[ { "issue": "Prospectus", "date": "", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "PROPOSALS\n\nPROPOSALS for Printing a NEWS-PAPER, in Bengal, to be Published every Saturday,, by J. A. Hicky. under the title of The BENGAL-GAZETTE, or Calcutta Advertiser.\n\nIN every part of the British Dominions, particulary the West India Islands, and every Province and City in America, News-Papers are Established, and found of the utmost utility, and Convenience, to all Ranks and Degrees, of Persons, more especially the Trading and Merchantile. There seems to have been no other obstacle to a convenience of this kind in Bengal, but the want (hitherto) of Printing Presses, Types, and the Apparatus proper for executing the same. These Impediments being now obviated by the industry of Mr. Hicky, who is amply provided with every Implement &c. requisite for a Printing-Office, He is advised by several Gentlemen of the first Situation, and Character, to attempt a Specimen of a News-Paper. To be conducted on a Plan of the Strictest decorum, and a Rigid adherence to Truth and Facts.\n\nThe Editor is hereby induced to submit a Sketch or outline of the Plan intended to the opinion of the Inhabitants of the Settlement.\n\n1st. The Paper is designed to be published every Saturday, and also another in the middle of the Week, if hereafter found convenient, ( The Price a Single Sicca-rupee. ) To be delivered only to yearly Subscribers.\n\n2dly. No anecdote Personal or Domestic that can Possibly convey the smallest offence to any single Individual, shall ever be inserted, and the Editor Pledges himself, that the most attentive, caution, shall be observed on this Point.\n\n3dly. The Chief intention of a News-Paper, being to effect the more easy circulation of such informations, as are either usefull or entertaining, and tending to promote the trading Concerns of industrious individuals. This Paper is set on foot with that design, and to bring into one Focus, or immediate Point of View, the Numerous Notices, Advertisements, &c. now handed about by Harcarrahs, in Manuscript, The usefull intentions of which are defeated by the impossibility of their being attentively regarded.\n\nThe BENGAL-GAZETTE, will Exhibit at one View\n\n1st. Advertisements of Goods and Merchandise on Sale;\n2d. Estates and Houses for Sale, Mortgage, or to Lett.\n3d. Horses, Carriages, Palanquin's, &c.\n4d. The arrival of Ships, and their respective Ports, and Cargoes.\n5th. Ships clearing out, and their destination, for the convenience of Insurers, Freighters, and Passengers.\n6th. Custom House, Entrys.\n7th. The General Price, Current of Goods.\n8th. Sales of the Effects of Persons deceased.\n\n9th. Notices of Administrations, Granted.\n10th. Notice of Term, and all Citations, Summons, &c. relative to the Hon'ble, the Suprme Court, as inserted in the London-Gazete.\n11th. Extracts from the Dhelbi Papers, & other Country intelligence.\n12th. Tables of Tides, State of the Country Rivers, and Depth of Waters, &c. from time to time, in the Cassumbazar, & Jellingee, Rivers.\n13th. Camp Inteligence, Deserters, &c.\n14th. PlayBills, and Notice of Public Assemblys.\n15th. Promotions, Civil and Military.\n16th. Marriages, Births, and Deaths.\n17th. Occurrences, and Casualties.\n18th. Articles of various kinds Wanted.\n19th. Notice of things, Lost, or Stolen.\n20th. Commitments, from the Cutcherry.\n21st. The regulated Price of Provisions, as signed by the Clerk of the Market.\n22d. And The Public Notices, issued from the different departments, in Circulation.\n\nIN Short, a News-Paper, on this footing, will be a commodious Vehicle, thro' which the various wants, and wishes, concerns, and occurrences, of all Parts of the Settlement, may be interchanged, and communicated without that interruption of Idea's, occasioned by the Legion of Harcarrahs, that now infest Calcutta, Disturbing Gentlemen at unseasonable Hours, in their Private-Houses, and assaulting Palanquin's, with bundles of Written advertisements, a Nusance long complained of, as a disgrace to the Police of so Refined, and Opulent a City, as Calcutta.\n\nShould the Bengal Gazette, meet with encouragement, The Editor, hopes to establish a regular and speedy correspondence's, with all the HON'BLE. Companys Precedencies, and to be enabled, to lay before his Readers, such Historical Events, and political occurrences, as occasionally happen, both in the Carnatic, and Marratta Empires; Nothing will be inserted, unauthenticated.\n\nSuch is the Editors Plan, those who may be pleased to encourage the Attempt, are requested, to Subscribe their Names, to the Proposals in Circulation, or to address their Commands, either to Mr Hicky. the Proprietor, at the Printing-Office, or to Mrs. Marquett. at Champaul-Gaut. Mr. Andrews. at the Circulating-Library. and at Mr. Cantwells. in the China-Baazar.\n\nAll Advertisements, Notices, Articles of Intelligence, Essays on usefull Subjects, and Improvements, Written by Gentlemen, of India, will be thankfully received, immediately inserted, and with the most impartial attention, to induce Gentlemen of Genius, to continue their Favours, to the Editor. The Paper will be forwarded, the day it comes out, by the Dawke, to all Subscribers, resident up the Country.\n\nN. B. There will be a Poets Corner, and a Column for Genuine Oriental Productions, Literary Essays. &c.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-01-29", "date": "1780-01-29", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-01-29/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14SgMd7gc62gCkJf9bwU6DqoNcGjgDSme/view", "text": "HICKY'S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nSaturday January the 29th, 1780. [No. I.]\n\nCALCUTTA THEATRE.\nOn Monday next, the 31st Inst. will be Performed the COMEDY,\nof the\nBEAUX STRATAGEM;\nWith the FARCE of\nLETHE.\n\nFOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.\nLeige-Gazette.\nMonday, March the 8th,\n1779.\n\nMalaga, February 2.\nTHE division of the Fleet from Toulon, under the Command of the Chevalier D'Espinouse, which contrary winds had obliged to put back to Cape Mouline, failed on the evening of the 29th, of last Month, and it is thought are got clear out of the Streights, the Easterly Winds having blown continually in their favor.\nFour Spanish Frigates from Carthagene, entered this Port three days ago, and have on board 400 Sailors from Ferrol.\n\nSt. Croix, Tenerief, December the 19th.\nWe have here, and on all the other Canary Islands, clouds of locusts, which we conjecture come from Barbary, and which give us the most dreadful alarms for the Plantings already cultivated; Public Prayers have been offered up for a speedy deliverance from this horrid pestilence: Grand-Canary has as yet suffered most by them; but they have been greatly dispersed of late by the vigilance of the Public Officers, and care of the Farmers in general.\n\nVienna, February the 24th.\nThe Baths at Lave having proved of very great service to the Archduke Maxmalion, the Elector of Cologne has been visited by the Emperor, Margrave Grand Duke of Tuscany, the L. A. R. the Archduchess Christiane, and the Duke of Teschew.\n\nThe 17th Five Battalons of the Ennemies Infantry coming from Jagerndorf, attacked our works at Passen-burg and Mosznigg, but by the brave resistance and skillfullness of M. Sykaray, Colonel of the Czekler Regiment, they were obliged to retire after a cannonading of three hours. Our Artillery under the command of Captain Baron Messine, distinguished themselves greatly in this Action. We had only one Man and Horse wounded, but the enemy had many, the exact number cannot be ascertained.\n\nAt the same time M. Gotz'a a Prussian Colonel posted at Franken-stein, came and attacked one Captain Skaall, who, with a detachment of Cavalry was posted in the out skirts of Reichersteen, Weivzswasser and Rosenkraws, but although considerably stronger, and supported by a Battalion of Infantry, some Cannon, and a few Hores, was repulsed with the loss of some killed and wounded.\n\nThe same Day the two Patroles met near Rosswalde, and the D'Ester-hasy Hussars in Maj. Povletts division, seventeen Dragoons and a non-commissioned Officer with as many Horses, and we did not meet with the least loss.\n\nLieutenant Field Marshal Count Wormser, during one months residence in the environs of Flabechevird and Weenschelbourgh, having consumed all his stores, and put the King of Prussia, with all his forces at Silesia in motion, retired on the 16th, to his old quarters in Bohemia, without the least molestation in his retreat, or being pursued by the Enemy. He nevertheless took care to furnish, those important Posts Ruckerts Reinerts and Levain with a sufficient number of Troops, they being a Key to Bohemia, by the way of Glatz.\n\nLieut. Col Vandermesch by command of Major Gen. Count Kinsky, went with a small detachment against Wartha, with intent to burn the Bridge on the Neisse, but was obliged to give it up, being overpowered; however he made his retreat with great judgment and honour.\n\nWe are informed by other advices from Bohemia, that on the 17th, of this month, the Enemy with six Battalions of Infantry, six Pieces of Cannon and seven squadrons of Horse, penetrated as far as the districts of Braunau, and there posted themselves after routing a small detachment which they found there, and are since encamped under the walls of the Town.\n\nThe 19th, General Wormser with two Battalions and some Huzzars, marched to meet the Enemy near Braunau, and he judged there were 10,000 men. At the same time General Wanset with three Battalions\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-01-29/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14SgMd7gc62gCkJf9bwU6DqoNcGjgDSme/view", "text": "[ILL]\n[ILL] warm!\n[ILL] Artil-\n[ILL] ged to retire\n[ILL] th any success,\n[ILL] behind him and\n[ILL] taken; some affirm\n[ILL] himself commanded a\n[ILL] Guards at the Battle of\n\n[ILL] of News Received at Bombay,\n[ILL] Bassorah, dated September\nthe 15th, 1779.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Mr. Consul\nDe Vism to Mr. Consul Abbott,\nDated the 22d of June, 1779.\n\n\"On the 21st Inst. arrived a\nSwede, from Leghorn, in 26 Days,\nby which we have the following ad-\nvices;\n\nFrom Leeds in Yorkshire, 5th of\nMay: The many captures our\nShips have made upon the French\nEast and West-Indiamen, have made\ngreat destruction with many emi-\nnent Houses in Paris, and Bank-\nruptts there; we see almost in every\ndaily News-paper, which if not re-\nmidied soon, we suppose, must ruin\nthat Nation, and it is dreadful to\nthink of, but they, and they only\nhave brought on their own destructi-\non. A Peace is talked of with France,\nbut we think it will not be soon set-\ntled; as to America, that rebellious\nsect, we suppose, will hold it out as\nlong as they are able, but their ruin\nis inevitable.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Aleppo,\nJune 29.\n\n\"I have Letters from London to the\n30th April, which mention there be-\ning great talk of Peace; Generals\nProvost and Campbell had gained a-\nnother victory over the Americans,\nand had taken 27 General Officers\nPrisoners, with a number of Men,\nthe total loss of the Enemy was sup-\nposed to be near two thousand: this\naffair happened near Augusta on the\nboarders of Carolina. The English\nhad actually taken 12 Russian Ships\nof War into their service, it was\nthought chiefly to protect our trade in\nthe Mediterranean; the Terrible and\nRamelies Men of War fell in with\n\na Fleet of 38 Merchant Men, under\nconvoy of two Frigates, and have\ntaken 15 of them and carried them\ninto Portsmouth, it was thought the\ngreatest part of the remainder would\nfall into the hands of our Privateers,\nas they are very numerous on the\nCoast of France. This Fleet was\ncoming from the French West-India\nIslands, and were very richly laden:\nI hear, the Mahonese Privateers have\ntaken from 11 to 15 French Mer-\nchant-men in the Mediterranean, so\nthat the French Trade is entirely\nruined.\"\n\nLeyden Gazette, London the 20th\nand 23d of April. The affairs of the\nImprisonment and Death of Lord\nPigot [ILL] t on the Carpet\non the 16th [ILL] in the House of\nCommons, the result, after warm\ndebates on the subject, was, to re-\nquest his Majesty to authorize the\nAttorney General to prosecute Messrs.\nStratton, Brooke, Floyer and Mac-\nkay, late Members of the Council of\nMadras.\n\nCALCUTTA.\n\nOur Correspondent at Anjengo has\nfavoured us with the following Intel-\nligence, dated Dec. 16, 1779. We\nhave had a very severe Storm on this\nCoast, which has damaged the Coun-\ntry very much; Anjengo was very\nnear being swept away, by the over-\nflowing of the River; the Success\nand Tapie, Companies Cruizers,\nhave not been heard of since the storm,\nthe former was on her passage from\nTellachery to Cochin, and the latter\nwas seen from this Place, the Morn-\ning it set in; a Grab Ship and a Snow\nbelonging to Alepy, a Merchant at\nTellachery, is lost, also two or\nthree Dingy's and several Boats which\ncame from Bom bay to carry up\nStores from Mahe.---Col. Brait-\nwaite has taken the command of Tel-\nlachery, the Nairs about that place\nbeing very troublesome, they have\nhad several skirmishes with our Troops\nand have always been beat; we have\nlost about 25 Men and there is 100\nwounded in the Hospital; Lieut.\nWilliams is killed, and a Lieutenant\nCoke wounded, but it is thought he\nwill recover.\n\nCALCUTTA RAC[ILL]\n\nAt the first meeting for 178[ILL]\nSubscription Plates value 2000\nRupees, were Run for and W[ILL]\nfollows,\n\nFIRST PLATE;\nMr. Richardson's Bacchus,\nDacres' Tryal,\nLivius' Silverheels,\nLaw's Scamper,\nWatt's Eclipse,\nBayard's Hercules,\nWatson's Whynot,\nFenwick's Betsy,\n\nSECOND PLATE.\nMr. Dacres' Tryal, 3\nHenckle's Liberty, 1\nRichardson's Mouse, 2\nTouche's Matchem, ran\nBayard's Hercules, 4\nWatson's Whynot, 5\n\nSHIP NEWS.\n\nARRIVED, Success Galley, [ILL]\nvick, China.--Snow Neptune, [ILL]\nmond and Pigue.--At Madra[ILL]\nMajesty's Sloop Nymph, wi[ILL]\nAdmiral Sir Edward Hughes w[ILL]\nSail of Men of War, and si[ILL]\nIndiamen, off the Island of St. [ILL]\nShip Commerce, Williams, M[ILL]\n\nSAILED. Speedwell, Jeffery[ILL]\ndras.--Essex, Primrose, Do.--[ILL]\nPhillip, Do.- [ILL], King[ILL]\nVizacapatam.\n\nTHE Stewards for the [ILL]\nClub, present their C[ILL]\nments to the Ladies and Gen[ILL]\nof the Settlement, who int[ILL]\nhonour them with their Comp[ILL]\ntheir Ball, on Saturday the 29t[ILL]\nand request the favour of th[ILL]\ntendance at the Court House, [ILL]\nof Mr. Le Gallais'.\n\nTHE Stewards for the [ILL]\nClub, present their C[ILL]\nments to the Gentlemen of th[ILL]\ntlement, and request the hon[ILL]\ntheir company to a Ball, at the [ILL]\nHouse, on the 29th Inst.\n\nMess. WILLIAMS and TAY[ILL]\n\nBEG leave to acquaint the [ILL]\nand Gentlemen of the Settl[ILL]\nthat besides their Stock of [ILL]\nGoods, the greatest part of [ILL]\nwere Imported by the last Ship[ILL]\nTalbot, they have Purchased [ILL]\nassortment of China Goods, [ILL]\nCaptain and Supercargo of th[ILL]\ncess, Galley, arrived a few Da[ILL]\nconsisting of Tea, Sugar, [ILL]\nNankeen, &c. &c.\nCalcutta, Jan. 29, [ILL]\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-01-29/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14SgMd7gc62gCkJf9bwU6DqoNcGjgDSme/view", "text": "Advertisements.\n\nFor MADRAS.\nSHIP ALFRED,\nBlyth, Commander:\nWILL Sail the First of February next. For Freight on the usual Terms, apply to Mr. [Tulloh?] or Captain Blyth, for to fame.\nJan. 29, 1780.\n\nJOHN TAYLOR.\nHAS leave to inform the Gentlemen of the Presidency, and the Public in general, that he has for Sale, (for Ready Money) at his House, situate at the Corner of the China Buzar, opposite to Mr. [Tiretta's?] a large quantity of exceeding good Wine, of various sorts, in Bottles, at 13 Sicca Rupees per Dozen.\nOld Maderia in Pipes.\nAlso a quantity of the best White Wine Vinegar, in Bottles, at 10 Sicca Rupees per Dozen, or in Cask, at 3 Rupees per Gallon.\nSuch Gentlemen as are pleased to favor him with their Orders for Old Maderia or Vinegar, having by them a surplus of useless empty Bottles, they may wish to dispose of, an allowance of 1 Rupee 12 Anpas per Dozen, will be made on such as are sent in good, and deducted from the Price of the Wine or Vinegar, if not exceeding the quantity of Dozens purchased.\nGentlemen, desirous of having Tasters of the Pipe Maderia, may on application, have a variety sent for approbation to their own Houses at any time.\nAn attendance will Daily be given from the Hour of 9 o'Clock in the Morning, 'till 5 in the Afternoon, at his House, where the Wine may be tasted.\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON'S\nAUCTION Room.\nWILL be Sold on Monday next the 31st Inst. at 10 o'Clock in the Forenoon, the following Articles, viz.\nOld Madera in Pipes or Bottles,\nDanish Claret in English Bottles,\nBottled Porter,\nA large assortment of elegant Plate,\nPearls,\nChina and Glass Ware,\nScales and Weights,\nAnd a great variety of other Articles.\n\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited in case they do not pay for, and clear out their respective Lots, within ten Days from the time of Sale, as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise from a re-sale.\nJan. 26, 1780.\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON'S\nAUCTION ROOM.\nOLD PLAY HOUSE.\nWILL be put up in Nine Lots, to Public Sale; on Monday the 7th of February 1780, precisely at Noon; the Estate of Lieutenant Colonel JOHN FORTNOM, the elegant Pucka built House, occupied by the GOVERNOR GENERAL, and the Godowns, situate to the South of the old Burial Ground, and Powder Magazine.\nLot 1. Will consist of the Dwelling House, the small House adjacent, and the Five Godowns in front, terminated to the East and West by a projected Wall.\n2. A Godown to the Westward, No. 2.\n3, to 9. Each a Godown, to the Eastward, No. 3, to 9.\nThe Ground Plan, Pottah and Title Deeds, may be inspected, by applying to Mr. WILLIAMSON, at whose Office they are lodged.\n\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under a penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited in case they do not pay for their respective Lots, on or before the 31st of March next ensuing: Farther, to make good all deficiencies and expences, that may arise by a re-sale.\nPossession will be given on the payments being made to Mr. Williamson.\nJan. 29.\n\nMr. WILLIAMSON,\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Public, through the vehicle of Mr. Hicky's Gazette, that he has for Sale by Private Contract, the following Articles, viz.\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other precious Stones,\nPearls of various Sizes;\n\nHigh Set Rings of diamonds,\nShawls and Handkfs,\nOld Madera in Casks,\nFrench Wax Candles and Tapers\nCountry and Town made West India Sweetmeats\nTwo Pairs of elegant Rings,\nAn Organ,\nA Harpsichord,\nPheatons,\nChariots,\nAn Officer's Marque, lined with Gingham,\nDamask Table Linen,\nShip Book Cases of Mahogany,\n14 Oar'd Pinnace Budgrow,\nBrandy Fruits,\nPlate,\nSaddle Horses,\nLarge Strong Buggy Horses.\nJan. 29, 1780.\n\nAUCTION ROOM,\nOLD PLAY HOUSE:\nBy Order of the Hon.ble GOVERNOR GENERAL, and Co.\nOn Monday the 31st January 1780.\nWILL be Sold by Public Auction, the Ships Resolution and Royal Charlott, with their Stores, whereof the Lists may be seen at Mr. Williamson's Office.\n\nOn the same Day;\nWILL be Sold, a quantity of Europe Cordage of Sizes, received from the Presidency of Fort Marlbro', which may be viewed.\n\nConditions of the Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited, in case they do not pay for, and clear out their respective Lots, within ten Days from the time of Sale, as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise from a re-sale.\nJan. 29, 1780.\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON'S\nAUCTION ROOM.\nFor Sale by Private Contract.\nA Convenient GARDEN HOUSE, formerly known by the Name of riokwell Place, pleasantly situated on the Banks of the River, nearly opposite to Maycosh Tannah Fort, having various useful and commodious Offices, together with a large Farra Yard, Stabling and Coach House.\nJan. 29, 1780.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-01-29/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14SgMd7gc62gCkJf9bwU6DqoNcGjgDSme/view", "text": "POET'S CORNER.\nCALCUTTA GAZETTE.\n\nTHE SEASONS.\n\nYOUNG Chlo's as gay as the Spring,\nBut will change like an April day;\nAs rich as the Summer--dear thing,\nAnd will frolic like lambkins in May.\n\nShe's truly good-natur'd and meek,\nIf you catch her but when she's in tune;\nAnd if for her virtues you seek,\nThey are bright as the roses in June.\n\nThe flow'rs of July can't compare\nTo the fragrance that hangs on her lip,\nNor the plenty of August declare\nThe nectar that thence one might sip.\n\nSeptember's fine fruits are more scarce\nThan the fruits of her elegant mind;\nThe bright beer of October's a farce\nTo this the most bright of her kind.\n\nYet November's dull fogs hang about her,\nAnd she'll make the poor devil remember,\nWho finds he cannot do without her,\nThat her heart is as cold as December.\n\nJOHN NICOLLS,\nLate Steward to the Hon. Sir ELIJAH IMPEY; and,\nEDWARD CREIGHTON,\nLate Cook to the Hon. Sir THOMAS RUMBOLD, Governor, &c. of Madras, and who served his Apprenticeship at the London Tavern. Bishops-gate-street.\n\nHUMBLY beg leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of CALCUTTA, that they jointly purpose carrying on the Tavern Business, and have taken the House which was Capt. Hicks's on the S. E. side of the China Bazar, for the present purpose; likewise intend undertaking the management of Entertainments, for those who may please to favour them with their Commands.\n\nN. B. Turtles dressed, and Families supplied with Pastry and Confectionary every Day, by receiving orders over Night. Gentlemen Boarded and Lodged.\n\nAt Mr. DUNCAN's Auction Room,\nNear the late Mrs. Ross's Gaut;\nOn Monday the 31st Inst. and Tuesday the 1st of February next;\n\nWILL be Sold by Public Auction, at 10 o'Clock in the Forenoon, the following Articles, Viz. Jewelery, consisting of Necklaces, Rings and Seals, rich Silver and Gold Brocades, Brass Guns for Budgroes, Silver Twizer Cases, Lustring of different sorts, Damasks of different sorts, Epaulets, Sadlery, Beauroes and Book-cases, Wax Candles, Red Gin and Danish Claret, Aniseed Water in Chests, Settees, English and Danish Anchors, stocked and unstocked, fine Old Maderia Wine, in Pipes, half Pipes and Bottles, a piece of Ground, consisting of 23 Bigahs, with a Tank of very fine Water, situated at Soondo, Mallabar Coir Cables, Red, White, Blue and Yellow Paints, in Kegs; Cork Jackets, Loaf Sugar, Earth, Wood and Linseed Oils; Broad Cloath of different sorts; Silk Carpets large and small; Sheathing Boards, Danish Canvas, Madras long Cloath, Diamond and Topaz Rings, Gold Snuff Boxes and Sleeve Buttons, Ladies Gold Watch and Chain, China Ware, China Sugar Candy, fine Contac Brandy, a fine Spinnet, and variety of other Articles.\n\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under a penalty of 20 per Cent to be forfeited, in case they do not pay the amount of their respective, Lots, and clear out within ten Days of the Day of Sale, as also to make good all expences that may arise from a second Sale, likewise to pay Godown Rent over and above the aforementioned time. The Sale to be in Sicca Rupees.\nJan. 29, 1780.\n\nTo the LADIES and GENTLEMEN,\nSubscribers to the Circulating Library.\n\nANDREWS, humbly begs leave to acquaint these Ladies and Gentlemen who have honoured him with their Subscriptions; that he has long laboured under many inconveniencies, from Gentlemen not paying attention to the established Rules, which met with the universal approbation of the Subscribers at the first opening of the Library, he therefore trusts, that a renewal of these rules, will not be disagreeable to the Subscribers, and hopes for their ready concurrance, in the undermentioned allotted time, for the perusal of the following fixed Books. viz.\n1 Set in Folio, 2 Months,\n1 do. Quarto, 1 Month,\n1 do. Octavo, 2 Weeks,\n1 do. Duod. 1 Week,\n\nAnd farther requests that no Subscriber will send for more than one Set at a time, if resident in Calcutta, and if in the Gardens, two Sets or more, according to the number of Volumes in each Set, and if they are in the Country at a great distance from Calcutta, and wish for several Sets, as they cannot have an opportunity of changing as often as they may wish, he hopes they will be agreeable to pay double, as many Subscribers in Calcutta may be deprived of these Books, if not in the Library when required.\n\nHe also begs leave to inform the Subscribers, that whenever they are pleased to withdraw their Subscriptions, on they will return all the Books they have at that time belonging to the Library, but if they keep Books after their intention of being no longer Subscribers, they will be charged for, though their names were still on the List. Andrews likewise requests the Subscribers will be pleased to return the Books they before had, when they send for others, as by keeping two Sets by them, (which is to often the case) is a very great detriment to the Library. Many of the Subscribers repeatedly sending for a particular Book, are often disappointed, which induces them to withdraw their Subscription; Andrews will be very happy in obliging every Subscriber as far as lays in his power, which he hopes he has hitherto done, by procuring a great variety of Books from Europe, at a very high rate, for many Years past.\n\nHe takes the liberty of requesting the Subscribers will be pleased to favour him with a Receipt for the Books as they chuse to send for, when they receive them from the Library, or if others are sent in lieu of them, which Receipt shall be returned when they send for others: Andrews has taken the liberty to submit this, trusting it will meet with the approbation of the Subscribers in general, as it will be a means of preventing many mistakes, which Daily happen for want of this mode.\n\nAs a very great detriment to the Library has been often experienced by some of the Subscribers looking over a Set of Books, and tearing out the Cuts and Leaves, Andrews begs leave to inform the Subscribers, that for every Volume lost, torn or damaged, he shall charge such Subscriber, in whose custody the Book was damaged, with that Set of Books.\n\nN. B. A tendance will be given every Day, (Sunday's excepted) from 8 o Clock in the Morning to 12, and from 2 to 5 in the Afternoon. Jan. 29; 1780.\n\nCALCUTTA:\nPrinted by J. A. HICKY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-02-05", "date": "1780-02-05", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-02-05/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14JXjKfIiD9o9-_vuD6hiOEjfPFPCvUN7/view", "text": "HICKY'S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nSaturday February the 5th, 1780.\n[No. II.]\n\nFOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.\n\nLeghorn, May 25.\nTHE cruel deprivation of a Fleet in this Sea, to protect our defenceless Navigation, augments daily the distress, under which our commerce labours; the communication between this and England, (we may say) is entirely cut of, as, between the French Men of War, and Privateers, hardly one vessel, either English or neutral, with British property on board, can escape; our last letters from France bring advice of 10 being carried in there, viz. Five English, three Swedes and two Dutch; and, by this morning's mail from Genoa, we have advice, that the Enterprize, and, Montagu Frigates, in going to Malaga, to convoy the trade to Gibralter, had fallen in with two French sail of the line, and one Frigate, the former escaped, but the latter was taken; this news, however, wants confirmation, as it is only the report of a Venetian arrived from Malaga at Genoa.\n\nThe Cruisers continue very fortunate, the Mahones carry into that port very rich prizes: those from this land under our care, have been very luckey; the Snow, Hawke, capt. Hill, of 18 Guns, and about 100 Men, has made three captures; the first a Tartan, with Pot Ashes, sent to Naples, the second a Corsican ketch, brought in here, and the third a French Polocca, bound from the island of Mettline to Marsails, with a thousand salmes of Oil, worth together about 60,000 Livres. The Peace and Plenty, capt. Mackenzie, has sent into Anconia a fine Polacca, from Marsailes for Smyrna, worth 100,000, Livres. The India-King, capt. Shutter, we have no news of at present.\n\nLetters from England down to the 1st Inst. advise the arrival of Admiral Gambier from New-York, in 19 days, in the Ardent Man of War, with the Richmond, Unicorn, and Raleigh Frigates, and it is assured that he brings favourable accounts of the state of our affairs on the Continent; that general Washington's army was wasting by desertion, and Sir Henry Clinton's increasing, by the number of loyalists he was incorporating in his army. One hundred and twenty-two Cruizers have been fitted out by the Anglo Americans at New-York, which have made considerable captures, both French and Americans, and will, in all probability so destroy their commerce, as to facilitate the much desired reconciliation. We expect every mail, to hear something interesting from the West-Indies: D'Estang is laid to have made three attempts to get out of Martinico, but has been repulsed; some advices say, that Monsieur De Gras, who was sent to his assistance with six or seven Ships of the line, had joined him at Martinico; others report, that he had got into Guadaloupe, where he was liable to be attacked by Byron. We expect soon to hear of the departure of the grand Fleet of observation, the command of which, many think, will be given to Kepple, as Sir Charles Hardy is very ill of the Gout: The court martial in their verdict against Admiral Palliseir, declared \"his conduct to be reprehensible, in not making his situation to the Commander in Chief.\" The French have landed a body of troops on the Island of Jersey: Admiral Arburthnot, who was bound to New-York with six sail of the Line, and several Frigates, four thousand troops, and four hundred Ships under convoy for New-York, met the express carrying the news from Jersey, and immediately determined to assist the Island, as soon as he had seen his fleet into Torbay, he arrived the next day at Jersey with the Ships of war and troops, so that we will probably have some good occount of him soon.\n\nExtracts from the London Chronicle of June 3, 1779.\n\n“Insurances to the amount of 40,000l. were made on the Carnatic East Indiaman, in London.—She was taken by a Liverpool Privateer; when the Insured claimed their money, the Under-writers refused payment, alledging the Ship did not go the Voyage mentioned in the Policy; it described certain Places she was to go to; together with the words “and elsewhere;” Some damage she received obliged them to go to a Port not mentioned, to repair; it was the best and only one for her purpose, therefore they pleaded, that they acted for the good of the Under-writers, and moreover, that they were impowered to do it, by the mention of the words “and elsewhere” in the Policy, which did not restrict them merely to the Place set down. A verdict was accordingly given on Monday last in the Court of King’s Bench, against the Under-writers.\n\nYesterday the important Cause between the Captains of the London East India Man, and the Russel Man of War, was determined in favour of the Russel, before Justice Buller at Guildhall.\n\nThe miserable remains of General Burgoyn’s Army are at last released from Captivity, and are now on their Passage home from Boston.\n\nYesterday there was a general Court of Proprietors of India Stock, at their House in Leaden-hall-street, pursuant to an adjourned Court of Friday last, for the purpose of hearing the report of the Chairman’s conference with the Chancellor of the Exchequer relative to some proposed alterations of the East India Bill, now depending in Parliament. As soon as the Clerk had read over the proceedings of the last meeting, the deputy Chairman acquainted the Proprietors, that in pursuance of their resolution of Friday last, for the Directors proposing to the Chancellor of the Exchequer such alterations in the East India Bill, as would best secure to the Company their Territorial acquisitions, they had accordingly made these alterations, which if it was their pleasure, should be read.\n\nThe alterations were then read, which only went to secure to the Company their acquisitions in India, a little more power over their future Dividends, and an appointment (after the expiration of the present Bill) of their Officers in Bengal. The Deputy then acquainted the Court, that he had waited on Lord North, with these alterations in the Bill, on Saturday Morning last, when after a long conversation with his Lordship, he was of opinion, no farther alterations could be made in the Bill, but in order to quiet the Minds of the Proprietors, relative to their Territorial\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-02-05/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14JXjKfIiD9o9-_vuD6hiOEjfPFPCvUN7/view", "text": "seven Ladies, Passengers, eight Cadets for Bengal, eight for Madras, and 80 Recruits. The Indian Queen Lindsey, China, all well.\n\nTHE Sale Advertised by Mr. Williamson for this Day of Planks, Burgahs, Door and Window Frames, &c. of Teak and Saul Wood, laying on the Premises situate at the North side, and adjoining to the Rails of the great Tank; is obliged to be postponed for want of time to Lot such a great variety of Articles. Mr. Williamson, therefore proposes to commence the Sale on Wednesday next, the 9th Inst. and to continue it Daily until the whole be disposed of.\nFeb. 5, 1780.\n\nTHE Officers of Fort William present their Compliments to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta, and inform them, that there will be a Masquerade in the New Fort on the 25th Inst. for which they will receive particular Invitations.\nFort William, Feb. 4, 1780.\n\nTO be Lett, a Garden House, situate at Bread and Cheese Bungalo, opposite the great Tree, and forms the angle of the two Roads, formerly belonging to Mr. Thomas Griffith, deceased. The House is spacious, having two Halls, two Varanoes, & six Rooms raised from the Ground six or seven Steps; the out Offices, &c. all of Brick. For particulars apply to Mr. LEWIS DE COSTA.\nFeb. 5. 1780.\n\nTo be SOLD or HIRED,\nTWO Budgerows, one of Sixteen Oars and the other of Ten, lying at the late Mrs. Ross's Gaut. For Particulars, enquire of Mr. Robert Duncan, at his Auction Room.\nAlso, to be Sold, a Garden House pleasantly situated, on the Road side, near the Bootacongah.\nFeb. 5.\n\nTo be LET,\nOR Sold by Private Contract, by Mr. William Bondfield, a large commodious Garden, opposite to Mr. Charles Westons, on the great Road leading to Baleah Gaut. For Particulars, please to apply as above.\nFeb. 5, 1780.\n\nMr. WILLIAMSON,\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Public, through the Vehicle of Mr. Hicky's Gazette, that he has for Sale by Private Contract, the following Articles, viz.\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other precious Stones,\nPearls of various Sorts,\n\nAn Organ with 12 Barrels, which performs several of Handel's Concertoes, with various accompanyments.\nHigh Scented Ottah of Roses,\nRings of different Stones,\nShawls and Shawl Handkerchiefs,\nOld Madera in Pipes and Bottles,\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers.\nCountry and Town Houses,\nWest India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nTwo Pairs of elegant Diamond Ear Rings,\nAn Harpsichord,\nChariots and Pheatons,\nAn Officer's Marque, lined with Gingham,\nShip Book Cases of Mahogany,\nBrandy Fruits,\nPlate,\nLarge Strong Buggy Horses.\nJan. 29, 1780.\n\nAUCTION ROOM,\nOLD PLAY HOUSE:\nBy Order of the Hon. GOVERNOR GENERAL, and Council.\nOn Monday the 7th February Inst\nWILL be Sold by Public Auction, a number of Bullocks and Hogs, which are now kept in Sheds at Shelder, on the Balleah Gaut Road, opposite to the Garden House belonging to Mr. Joseph Bernard Smith, and where they may be viewed.\nConditions of the Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited, in case they do not pay for, and take away within twenty four Hours from the time of Sale their respective Lots, as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise from a re-sale.\nJan. 29, 1780.\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON's\nAUCTION ROOM.\nOLD PLAY HOUSE.\nWILL be Sold, on Monday next the 7th Inst. at 10 o'Clock in the Forenoon, the following Articles, viz.\nA large assortment of elegant Plate,\nPearls and Rings,\nShauls and Shaul Handkerchiefs,\nMadras fine long Cloath & Izeries,\nBanaras Toss,\nChina Damask,\nMahogany Cases with Silver Hafted Knives and Forks,\nA quantity of China and Glass Ware,\nA quantity of Malaca Rattan,\nWearing Apparel,\nHand Canes, Gold & Silver mounted,\nHats,\nEurope Cordage of Sizes,\nOld Madera in Pipes and Bottles,\nDanish Claret in English Bottles,\n\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited in case they do not pay for, and clear out their respective Lots, within ten Days from the time of Sale, as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise from a re-sale.\nJan. 26, 1780.\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON's\nAUCTION ROOM\nOLD PLAY HOUSE.\nWILL be put up in Nine Lots, to Public Sale; on Monday the 7th of February 1780 precisely at Noon; the Estate of Lieutenant Colonel JOHN FORTNOM the elegant Pucka built House, occupied by the GOVERNOR GENERAL and the Godowns, situate to the South of the old Burial Ground, and Powder Magazine.\nLot 1. Will consist of the Dwelling House, the small House adjacent, and the Five Godowns in front, terminating to the East and West by the projected Wall.\n2. A Godown to the Westward, No. 2.\n3, to 9. Each a Godown, to the Eastward, No. 3, to 9.\nThe Pottah and Title Deeds may be inspected, by applying to Mr. WILLIAMSON, at whose Office they are lodged.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under a penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited in case they do not pay for their respective Lots, on or before the 31st of March next ensuing. Farther, to make good all deficiencies and expences, that may arise by a re-sale.\nPossession will be given on the payments being made to Mr. Williamson.\nJan. 29.\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON's\nAUCTION ROOM.\nFor Sale by Private Contract,\nA Convenient GARDEN HOUSE formerly known by the Name of Holwell Place, pleasantly situated on the Banks of the River, nearly opposite to Maucash Tannah Point, having various useful and commodious Offices, together with a large Farm Yard, Stabling and Cow House. Also, the House and Godowns at Hurrah, late the Company's.\nJan. 29, 1780.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-02-05/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14JXjKfIiD9o9-_vuD6hiOEjfPFPCvUN7/view", "text": "Crown or of the Proprietors; but that these should remain in the same manner as they did before this Bill was framed.\n\nThis saving Clause was differently understood by most of the Proprietors, who looked upon it in the light of a reprieve for a Year, as compar'd to by Mr. Jones, and afterwards hanging him, so that the Proprietors have nothing now left but to petition, or wait the issue of his Lordship's further indulgence, at the expiration of the present\n\nOn Tuesday came on before Sir Francis Buller and a special Jury, a Cause relative to the Captain of the London East Indiaman: The Action was brought on behalf of the Owners, who charged the Captain of the Russel Man of War, with running down the London, and laid their damages at 16,000l. — By the evidence for the Plaintiff it appeared that about 10 o'Clock, on the Morning of the 28th of December last, the Russel Man of War tacked by signal to the Southward, and kept her wind, upon which the London bore away thinking to avoid her, but the Russel doing the same, they met, and the London was run down. — Capt. Webb of the London, acknowledged that if he had tacked, the accident might have been avoided, but said he thought there was time enough to get out of the way of the Russel; if the Russel had let go her Main Braces and put her Sails aback. It would have been well, if it had been done in time, as the Russel was advised by the London to put her Helm a Lee. By the evidence of the Defendant it appeared, that tho' the Russel tacked by command, and that when she did so, she saw the London about 3 quarters of a Mile distance from her, that the Russel was ungovernable, that she did every thing in her power to avoid the London, by crying to, &c. that a Ship of 74 Guns could not get into her way in less than 7 or 8 Minutes after tacking, and that till she gathered way, she could not put her Helm a Lee, therefore was not governable, when she and the London ran foul of each other. — Upon this Case the Judge observed, that if the Captain had wilfully or through gross neglect, ran down the London, he was liable to answer for his Conduct, or that of the Officers under his Command; but, if the misfortune was occasioned by Accident, or equal inattention on both sides, to a verdict in his favour. The Jury went out for about a quarter of an Hour, and returned with a verdict in favour of the Defendant.\n\nWe hear from Vienna, that the Emperor has been pleased to confer the title of Prince of that Empire on Baron Bretevil, our Ambassador to his Imperial Majesty.\n\nThey write from Dunkirk, that Capts. Trosse and Leclerk, commanders of the Freton, and Flower of the Sea, Privateers, have brought in on the 20th Inst. five Hostages; the like number was lately ransomed at 2040 Guineas.\n\nWe hear from Marseils that on the 17th Inst. an English Prize was brought into that Port, taken on the 11th by Capt. Revels of the French Constancy Privateer. She is a Brigantine of 200 tons, and called the Count of Damby, mounts six Swivels, and carries seven Seamen: She was bound from Scotland for Livourne, loaded with 800 barrels of Herrings, some dried Fish, and, other Merchandize\n\nBy accounts from Brussels we learn, that on the 24th Inst. an English Prize, called the Leyth, of 4 or 500 tons, laden with Coals, was arrived at Ostend, on the 22d Inst. She was taken by two Frigates from Dunkirk, who according to report, have taken five others, not yet brought in.\n\nOn the 18th of last month, in the afternoon, advice was brought of the arrival of a vessel off Brest, which was a Packet-boat, mounting 12 Guns, called the Senegall, commanded by M. Cambyse, a Lieutenant of Marines: He would not suffer any one to come on board, but was carried on shore in his own Boat, (accompanied by two other Gentleman) to a place where he met Monsieur D'Revilliers, to whom he gave his dispatches, and after having landed one of the gentlemen who came with him, returned to his Vessel again. — This was soon known to be a Packet Boat from Mons. D'Estang, and that the Person landed was his Secretary, who immediately set out for Versailles. These dispatches have been communicated to the King, and, published in all the French News-papers.\n\nParis, March 2d. The King has lately been pleased to grant a Sword and Pension of 200 Livres, to Capt. Favre, who commanded the Phoenix Privateer of 6 12 pounders, fitted out by Mess. Poulet, of Havre. — This Captain, having taken a Vessel of 150 ton burthen, was shortly after surrounded by five more, all enemies, mounting six Guns each, from 4 to six pounders; he fought them all for near three hours, and was on the point of taking two more of them, when four English Privateers appeared; the first of 12, the second of 10, the third of 8, and the last 6 Guns; being in this situation, and seeing it impossible to escape, he again renewed the engagement with the whole ten, but at last was obliged to surrender, (having received 10 Shot at Water mark, all his riging and shrouds shot away, seven of his Crew killed and twenty disabled,) though not before he was informed his Vessel was sinking; all his Officers were wounded, himself alone excepted. We are very sorry we cannot here insert the Letters which\n\nhe writ to his owners, as they carry with them, the openness and modesty of a truly brave Man.\n\nCALCUTTA.\n\nExtract of a Letter from a Officer in the Detachment under Colonel Harper, dated, Camp near Inacunda, Jan. 11th, 1780.\n\n\"By Letters I have received from Madras, I am informed, Lieut. D. Brooks of the Engineers, stationed at Mahi, was unfortunately killed by the last Mine that was sprung there, the circumstance as follows; the Susage of the Mine was so long in burning, that every one thought it was gone out, and Lieut. Brooke went in to see what was the matter, at that instant it blew up.\n\nAs soon as our Troops had abandoned Mahi, the People called Naires in conjunction with three Battalions of Hydar Alley's Men, took possession of it. A few Days before, they attacked a small Post of ours, defended by a Company of Grenadier Sepoys; forced their way in at the Embrasures, and killed one Officer, but Ensign Dundas who commanded the Company, very judiciously marched out and attacked them in the Posts, killed a great many of them, and retook the place. All the Troops that were left in Mahi are gone to join General Goddard's Army, and a few Days ago, one Battalion of Europeans, one Company of Artillery, and two Battalions of Sepoys, were embarked from Pondicherry, it is thought, to join Gen. Goddard also. This detachment still remains inactive, but as it is pretty clear there will be a War with Hyder, we cannot long remain so, as we now lie within ten Miles of his Country.\n\nOn Monday Night last was Performed at the Theatre in Calcutta, to a crouded Audience, the Comedy of the Beaux Stratagem, with the Farce of Lethe. — The whole was well conducted, and the Characters supported with Judgment and Spirit, which met with general applause.\n\nThe Company at the Harmonic, last Wednesday night, was Brilliant and Numerous.\n\nX. Y. Z's. Poetry has been received but cannot be inserted, being incorrect, and not fit for the Eye of the Public, as the two last Lines seems calculated to expose a natural Imperfection in the Person it was wrote on. INCOGNITUS, is received, but is too incorrect to appear in the Paper.\n\nDEATHS. On the 9th ult. Mr. Noble Rogers, Steward of the Ship Ganges. — 30th, of a Wound he received in a duel, Ensign, William Champion. — In the Hospital, during the Month of January, 9 Soldiers.\n\nSHIP NEWS.\n\nARRIVED. The 29th Ult. and left in 65 Fathom Water, the Ceres Indiaman, from Europe; has on board\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-02-05/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14JXjKfIiD9o9-_vuD6hiOEjfPFPCvUN7/view", "text": "POET'S CORNER.\n\nFor the CALCUTTA GAZETTE.\nTo the Author of the SEASONS.\n\nMETHINKS your bright beer of October,\nMust rather have muddled your brains;\nFor surely no man that was sober,\nWould ever have published such strains.\nThas the charms of your fair to re-count,\nYou do but your dulness expose;\nDrink in future of Helicon's fount,\nOr confine yourself humbly to prose,\nFeb. 5. A—\n\nTo Mr. J. A. HICKY.\nSIR,\nTHE arrival of the CERES with an unusual number of Ladies Passengers, occasioned the following DISTICH, which you'll please to Insert in your Gazette of Saturday next.\nWho can say that Bengal, for beauty thou starvest,\nWhen Ceres produces so plentious a Harvest.\nCIVILIS.\n\nMess. WILLIAMS and TAYLOR;\nBEG leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement, that besides their Stock of Europe Goods, the greatest part of which were Imported by the last Ship, Earl Talbot, they have Purchased a fresh assortment of China Goods, of the Captain and Supercargo of the Success, Galley, arrived a few Days ago, consisting of, Tea in whole Chests, ditto in Boxes of 2 Canisters, ditto in Canisters of about 2lb. Sugar Candy in Tubs, finest White and Brown Nankeen, Stockings, Ladies and Gentlemens Sattin Shoes, Table sets of China of 170, 150 and 48 Pieces, Breakfast sets of best Stone China Blue and White ribed, Tea and Coffee Cups and Saucers of same Pattern, Tea Cups and Saucers of half Stone China, Stone Sneakers and Plates, Dishes of 5 in a set, Plates flat and soup to match the Dishes, &c. &c.\nCalcutta, Feb. 5, 1780.\n\nAt Mr. BONDFIELD'S\nAUCTION ROOM.\nOpposite the Armenian Church.\nON Monday next the 7th Inst. will be sold by Public Auction, (for Ready Money in Sicca Rupees,) Diamond and Topaz Rings, large and small Pearls, Shauls and Shaul Handkerchiefs, Broad Cloath, Bohea Tea in Chests, various sorts of Silks, Satans and Damasks; superfine Calladries, Dureas, Nyanfooks, Jamdannies and Bastahs; a quantity of fine Madras Long Cloath, Izaries, Handkerchiefs and Chintz, old Madera Wine, in Pipes and Bottles; Dutch and French Claret, Cyder, Hock, Boyone Wine, Brandy in Bottles, Preserved Fruits, Loaf Sugar, Coffee, China Ware, Wax Candles, a large Blackwood Cloaths Press, and a quantity of Houshold Goods; a parcel of Slops of European Seamen and Lascars, and a variety of other Articles. The Sale to begin at 10 o'Clock. Conditions as usual.\nFeb. 5, 1780.\n\nAt Mr. DUNCAN's Auction Room\nNear the late Mrs. Ross's Gaut;\nOn Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday next, being the 8th, 9th, 11th and 12th, Insts.\nWILL be Sold by Public Auction, at 10 o'Clock in the Forenoon, the following Articles, Viz. Jewelery, consisting of Necklaces, Rings, Gold and Silver Watches, Brass Guns for Budgroes, Shots for 3 and 6 Pounders, Europe and China Silks of different sorts, Shauls and Shaul Handkerchiefs, Madras long Cloath fine and ordinary, ditto Pallampores, Chintz and Marchoys, Settees, Chairs and Writing Tables, English and Danish Anchors, stocked and unstocked, Madera Wine, in Pipes, half Pipes and Bottles, English Porter, French and Danish Claret, Chery Brandy in Cases, and Coniac Brandy in Bottles, Loaf Sugar and China Sugar Candy in Tubs, Earth, Wood and Lintseed Oils; Paints, Red, White, Blue and Yellow; very fine Gold Snuff Boxes, China Ware and Globe Lamps, Silver mounted Fowling Pieces, Wax Candles, Cork Jackets, Stationary, Aniseed Water, and Pipes; and a variety of other Articles.\n\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under a penalty of 20 per Cent to be forfeited. in case they do not pay the amount of their respective Lots, and clear out within ten Days of the Day of Sale, as also to make good all expences that may arise from a second Sale, likewise to pay Godown Rent over and above the aforementioned time. The Sale to be in Sicca Rupees.\nJan. 29, 1780.\n\nTo the LADIES and GENTLEMEN,\nSubscribers to the Circulating Library.\nANDREWS, humbly begs leave to acquaint these Ladies and Gentlemen who have honoured him with their Subscriptions, that he has long laboured under many inconveniencies, from Gentlemen not paying attention to the established Rules, which met with the universal approbation of the Subscribers at the first opening of the Library, he therefore trusts, that a renewal of these rules, will not be disagreeable to the Subscribers, and hopes for a general concurrance, in the following allotted time, for the perusal of the following sized Books. viz.\n1 Set in Folio, 2 Months,\n1 do. Quarto, 1 Month,\n1 do. Octavo, 2 Weeks,\n1 do. Duod. 1 Week,\nAnd farther requests that no Subscriber will send for more than one Set at a time, if resident in Calcutta, and if in the Gardens, two Sets, more, according to the number of Volumes in each Set, and if they live in the Country at a great distance from Calcutta, and wish for several Sets, as they cannot have an opportunity of changing as often as they may wish, he hopes they will be agreeable to paying double, as many Subscribers in Calcutta may be deprived of these Books if not in the Library when required.\nHe also begs leave to inform the Subscribers, that whenever they are pleased to withdraw their Subscription they will return all the Books they have at that time belonging to the Library, but if they keep Books after their intention of being no longer Subscribers, they will be charged, as though their names were still on the List. Andrews likewise requests, the Subscribers will be pleased to return the Books they before had, when they send for others, as by keeping many Sets by them, (which is to often the case) is a very great detriment to the Library. Many of the Subscribers, repeatedly sending for a particular Book, are often disappointed, which induces them to withdraw their Subscription; Andrews will be very happy in obliging every Subscriber as far as lays in his power, which he hopes he has hitherto done, by procuring at a very high rate, from Europe, upwards of 15,000 Volumes of bound Books, exclusive of 1,500 Pamphlets.\nHe takes the liberty of requesting the Subscribers will be pleased to favour him with a Receipt for such Books as they chuse to send for, if they receive them from the Library, or if others are sent in lieu of them, which Receipt shall be returned when they send for others: Andrews has taken the liberty to submit this, hoping it will meet with the approbation of the Subscribers in general, as it will be a means of preventing many mistakes, which Daily happen for want of this mode.\nAs a very great detriment to the Library has been often experienced, by some of the Subscribers loosing a Volume of a Set of Books, and by tearing out the Cuts and Leaves; Andrews begs leave to inform the Subscribers, that for every Volume lost, torn or damaged, he shall charge such Subscriber, in whose custody the Book was damaged, with that Set of Books. Attendance will be given every Day, (Sunday's excepted) from 8 o'Clock in the Morning, to 3 in the Afternoon.\nJan. 29, 1780.\n\nCALCUTTA: Printed by J. A. HICKY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-02-12", "date": "1780-02-12", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-02-12/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14DxbEEK2PVyUjQGAjC874SSzCrxNL3Hy/view", "text": "6\nHICKY'S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nSaturday February the 12th, 1780. [No. III.]\n\nFOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.\n\nAMERICA.\n\nNew York, May 5, 1779.\nBY Accounts from Georgia, we are informed that the Royal Army are in good health, well provided with Necessaries, and augmented by the resort of great numbers of Loyalists, and extreme desertion from the Rebels: In one day 40, and presently afterwards 60 Indians, had come in to Gen. Proost, who assures the Commander in Chief that 300 more of the Southern Tribes were on their march to cooperate with the Royal Army.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Georgia, April 7, 1779.\n\"I suppose you have heard of a compleat beating the Rebels got at Briar Creek, and the taking of the Gallies in this River, the Indians having joined us, Col. Maitland commands the advanced Post of the Army, near Augusta. Lincoln's army are deserting by scores across the River Savannah. By a Flag from Charlestown, we hear, that all the People are packing up, and retiring to the Mountains.\n\nGeorgia, April 7. Five hundred North Carolinians (pressed into the Rebel Service, after their General Robt. Howe's defeat and the taking of Savannah,) marching to augment the body under Gen. Lincoln, as far as Georges Town, were informed of the defeat of their Army under Gen. Ash, on Briar Creek, they wisely faced about to the right, disbanded, and returned home to cultivate the more profitable arts of Peace, on their own Plantations.\n\nNew York, May 1. A few Days ago a party of the King's Milltia Volunteers made a descent on Black-rock Harbour, opposite the town of Fairfield, on Connecticut and two Miles from the the Town. About 1 o'Clock they advanced to the House of Brigadier Sullivan, where they seized upon that General, who is held in high estimation in that Colony, and at three o'Clock the next Day safely landed Mr. Sullivan, with his son at\n\nof Brigade, at Oyster-bay.—The Country was thrown into great consternation from this successful enterprize, projected and commanded by Capt. Bonnel, whose party consisted of Capts. Glover and Silith, Lieut. Huble, Messrs. E. Lewis, Jabey Benedict, Rae, Pat. Moore and Alex. Graham.\n\nENGLAND.\n\nPortsmouth, June 13. Last Friday sailed Admiral Edwards, with the East India and other Ships.\n\nLondon, June 15. This Morning an Express was sent down to Portsmouth from the Admiralty, with orders for Sir Charles Hardy to put to Sea immediately, to watch the motions of the French\n\n16. This Day the Spanish Ambassador delivered to Lord Weymouth a Manifesto from the Court of Spain, next day it was read in the House of Commons, and our Ambassador recalled from the Spanish Court; Orders-were immediately sent to the different Ports in England, to seize all Spanish Vessels, &c.\n\n23. Commissions, passed the Great Seal to impower his Majesty's Governor's in America, and in the East and West Indies, to issue Letters of Marque for making reprisals on the Spaniards, according to Proclamation.\n\nYesterday. Col. Campbell, -who so gallantly distinguished himself in Georgia, waited on his Majesty, and was most graciously received; the Col. has undertaken to raise 2000 Men in Scotland.\n\nEast India House, June 23. Whereas, at a general Court of the united Merchants of England trading to the East Indies, the following motions were made and agreed to unanimously; The United Company of Merchants, trading to the East Indies, taking into their consideration the critical situation of National affairs at this juncture, when these Kingdoms are under well founded apprehensions of an immediate invasion from the inveterate Enemies of this Realm, and thinking that the existence of the Constitution and Commerce of Great Britain, depends on the superiority of its Naval force, to the now combined House of Bourbon; do resolve, that it is a duty incumbent upon all the Subjects of this Country, but more particularly on Commercial Societies, to make every possible exertion to strengthen this most important and Constitutional defence.\n\nResolved, That the Company at their own expence, do forthwith offer a Bounty of 3 Guineas each, to the first 2000 able bodied Seamen, 2 Guineas each, to the first 2000 ordinary Seamen, and 1 Guinea and half each, to the like number of able bodied Landfmen, who shall voluntarily enter themselves on Board his Majesty's Fleet, from and after the 23d of June, and that the said respective Bounties be paid over and-above all other Bounties whatsoever, and without fee or deduction.\n\nResolved, That this Company at their own expence, and with all possible dispatch, do cause to be built 3 Ships of War of 74 Guns each, with Masts and Yards, to be delivered to such Officers as his Majesty shall appoint to receive the same.\n\nResolved, That a Committee be appointed to prepare and draw up an humble Address to his Majesty, to express our duty, and affection, and to convey these Resolutions, to the Throne.\n\nAnd, Whereas by reason of a Bye Law existing, they could not be carried into such speedy execution as the wishes of the Company, and the urgency of the case required, therefore the Members of the said Court agreed at their own risque, to carry the same into immediate execution, and wait the indemnity of a general Court.\n\nJune 25. Twelve hundred Sailors were last Night imprest on the River Thames, in which Masters, Mates and Boys were included, none of which were discharged when this News left England.\n\nSeveral Gentlemen lately returned from India have entered into Subscription, to build three Frigates of 36-Guns each, which when compleated, are intended to be presented to his Majesty.\n\nUpwards of 60 Letters of Marque have been applied for and granted, at the Admiralty Office, since his Majesty's Orders, for making reprisals on the...\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-02-12/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14DxbEEK2PVyUjQGAjC874SSzCrxNL3Hy/view", "text": "June 25. Yesterday his Excellency Governor Johnston took leave of his Majesty, and this Day he set out for Portsmouth, to take the Command of his squadron of Nine Ships of the Line, and proceed to Lisbon, being stationed to Cruize on the Coast of Portugal. He goes out as Commodore.\n\nThis Morning the Hon. East India Company received some dispatches from their settlements in Bengal, which were brought over in a Danish Indiaman, by which we learn that the Osterly is taken, and carried into the Mauritias.\n\nLondon, July 6. The King has been pleased to appoint William Dundas, Esq; to be Warder of his Majesty's Mint and Coinage in Scotland, in the room of James Hay, Esq; deceased.\n\nThere are building in the Royal Dock Yards, upwards of 20 Men of War, for Government's service, from 40 to 90 Guns, exclusive of what are building in private Yards, several of which will soon be ready for service.\n\nOn Monday last an Order was dispatched to all the Sea Ports to lay an Embargo on all Ships, that none may put to Sea until all the Men of War which are wanted for immediate service, have got their full compliments of Men.\n\nOur Privateers continue to be very successfull, and as hostilities have been commenced between Great Britain and Spain, hundreds are fitting out to Cruize against the Spaniards: there were great rejoicings in England on the Spanish Ambassador's taking leave.\n\nIt is confidantly reported, that as soon as Admiral Arbuthnot arrives in America, things will go very well with the Royal Army.\n\nBetween the 1st and 6th of July, the Spanish Fleet, consisting of 12 Ships of the Line, has joined Count De Orvilliers, so that the joint Fleets now consist of 42 Ships of the Line besides Frigates.\n\nAdmiral Sir Charles Hardy's Fleet has been joined by three Ships of the Line, and he soon expects more: Notwithstanding the superiority in number, of the joint Fleets of France and Spain, the English Admiral is resolved on giving them Battle as soon as possible.\n\nYesterday advice was received that Admiral Sir Charles Hardy, was on the 3d in the Morning, within sight of the French Fleet, steering W. S. W. distant from Ushant 11 Leagues, with the signal for a general Chace; that the French shewed no disposition to come to Action, but stood away with all the sail they could make.\n\nBy Letters from Sir Henry Clinton (to Lord Amherst) at New York, it appears he has raised 7,000 Forces, all Loyalists, and by the same Packet which brought the above returns, he requests an immediate supply of Cloathing for the same.\n\nCALCUTTA.\n\nOn Saturday last, the Governor General, attended by the chief Engineer, visited the Forts of B. Budge, and expressed great satisfaction at the new Works, carrying on there. The Governor General was saluted both on his arrival and departure, with 19 Guns.\n\nThe Governor General and his Lady, Sir John and Lady Day, Mr. and Mrs. Sampson, Col. Watson, Mr. Baugh, and several other Persons of distinction, honoured Major Mestayer the commanding Officer at B. Budge, with their company at Dinner on Saturday.\n\nGeneral Orders by the Commander in Chief, Futty-gur, Jan 22, 1780.\n\n\"The Commander in Chief, with the most unfeigned pleasure, adopts this Public method of testifying the satisfaction he has received, during his residence in this truly Military Cantonment: The common place language of the mere approbation of a Reviewing General, bears no part in this Address, the sentiments flow from a more expanded and liberal source, the effusions of Sir EYRE COOTE's feeling, at proving the Troops at this station, so highly distinguished and finished in their discipline, and so worthy of every encouragement within the power of their Commander in Chief to bestow on them.---Matters of fact alone appears the strongest elogiam that approval could direct on the subject, we need not only advert to the Reviews and Exercises of this Week, to ascertain the justness of this assertion. Lieut. Col. Wilding, and the Corps of Officers, deserve the General's thanks for their unwearied attentions, that has placed the Detachment at Futty-gur in the most conspicuous point of view.---The LAUREL seemed always to the right of the Reviewing Corps, till the succeeding Day erased every idea of distinction, and left the Military Judge undetermined where to give the preference. The General desires that both Europeans and Natives, may have his sentiments of their appearance and deserts made known to them in the fullest manner; and that their steadiness and discipline convinces him, that whenever actual Service gives them an opportunity, they will amply repay their Officers, for the pains taken, and approve themselves highly Disciplined Troops in the fullest extent of the Word.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Belluah, dated Feb. 2.\n\n\"A most melancholy accident happened here a few Days ago: As a Gentleman and his Servant wer hunting a wild Boar, the Animal taking refuge in a thick Wood, they were induced to alight, and, in searching for the Boar, they sprung a royal Tigar, which seizing upon the Servant and wounded him in so shocking a manner in several parts of his Body that he expired in two Day following. When the Animal was first dis-\n\nturbed by the Dogs, he Yards of the Gentlema, but he fled direct from him, and passing through the Thicket, met the Servant who had gone round; so that it was impossible for the Gentleman to give him any timely assistance.\n\nWe hear that the Gentlemen Civilians mean to return the compliment of the Officers Masquerade, with an elegant Fete Champetre; either at Baraset, Dundum, or Russypugly, and that decorations and Lamps of a new construction, are already preparing for that purpose.\n\nWe are happy to inform our Correspondents, that the Gentlemen who have lodg'd their Money in the hands of the Chinese Merchants at Canton, have the most flattering hopes of recovering their Property, from the disinterested and spirited conduct of his Majesty's Naval Commanders.\n\nBy Advices from Madras we learn, that a body of Troops in the service of his Highness, the Nabob of Arcot, who were dispatched under the command of Capt. Graham Campbell, to reduce a refractory Polygor to obedience, were entirely defeated, and Capt. Campbell killed in the Engagement.\n\nWe hear from Madras, that all the Field Officers are called down to the Presidency, to Gen. Stuart's Court Martial.\n\nAt the late Races upon the Coast, Sir Thomas Rumbolds, Crab, won the first Plate, and Mr. Walsh's Mare Nancy Dawson the second. These two are matched for 1000 Pagodas.\n\nMARRIED. On Monday the 14th Inst. Barnet Smith, Esq; to Miss Rosina Murrow, a very agreeable and accomplished young Lady.\n\nTo be LET or SOLD,\n\nFOUR Houses at Hoogly, about 10 Corse from Calcutta.\n\nFirst, an elegant modern built House, lately inhabited by Major Baggs, with a large Garden and compleat Offices.\n\nSecond, A large House in the Morisco taste, known by the name of the Fowzdars House, with accommodations for Europeans, made by Mess. Graham, Lushington, and other European Gentlemen, who inhabited it; together with large buildings well calculated to carry on a Factory.\n\nThe above two Houses have the finest command of the River of any Houses in Bengal.\n\nThirdly, Another large House in Morisco taste, lately built, with large out Houses, fit to carry on a Manufactory.\n\nFourth, A small upper Roomed House, usually inhabited by Mr. Motte, Head Writer: but last by the Dewan Allumchund.\n\nFor further Particulars, enquire of Mr. TOUCHET.\n\nFeb 12, 1780.\n\n* * * To be Let or Sold, a large Oar'd Budgroe, enquire as above.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-02-12/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14DxbEEK2PVyUjQGAjC874SSzCrxNL3Hy/view", "text": "STOLEN OR STRAYED,\n\nA Bour a Month age, a small Spaniel Bitch, White marked with Liver coloured spots, and streak-ed with White down the Forehead; answoring to the name of CLOE.—Whoever will restore the same to Mr. THOMAS LAW, shall receive a re-ward of 50 Sicca Rupees.\n\nFeb. 12, 1780.\n\nMr. WILLIAMSON\n\nTAKES this opportunity of ac-quainting the Public, that the Sale of Planks, Burghs, Door and Window Frames, &c. of Teak and Saul Wood, laying on the Premises situate at the North side, and adjoin-ing to the Rails of the great Tank; will be continued on Monday the 14th of February Inst.\n\nFeb. 12, 1780.\n\nTHIS Day, the 12th Inst. exactly at 11 o'clock, will be Sold by Public Outcry, by Mr. DONALD, on the Premises where the Goods lay, the South West end of the Old Fort, by the River side.\n\nA quantity of TEAK TIMBER, con-sisting of Doogies, or large Timbers of 15 to 20 Inches square, and from 25 to 35 Feeet in length: 4 in a Lot.\n\nSHEAMBEAN PLANK, from 4 and a half to 6 Inches thick, 16 to 20 Inches broad, and about 30 Feet long; 10 Planks in a Lot.\n\nPARTIES, from 9 to 12 Inches square, and 18 to 25 Feet in length, 10 Beams in a Lot.\n\nSHEATHING BOARDS.\n\nConditions,\nFor Sicca Rupees, the Goods to be paid for and removed within 10 Days of the time of sale, otherwise they must be resold for account of the first Purchaser. The large Timbers to be sold by the square Foot, the Plank and Beams by the ruinning Foot, and the Sheathing Boards by the Coage:\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON's\nAUCTION ROOM.\nOLD PLAY HOUSE.\n\nWILL be Sold, on Saturday next the 19th Inst. by Public Auction, a quantity of Chunam, laying in a Golah, at Nim Tolah; belonging to the Estate of Mr. Rey-nald Thomas, deceased.\n\nConditions of the Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited, in case they do not pay for, and take away their respective Lots, within ten Days from the time of Sale; and, to subject themselves to the payment of Golah hire, as well as to the making good all deficien-cies and expences that may arise from a re-sale.\n\nFeb. 12, 1780.\n\nCalcutta, Feb. 12, 1780.\nFRESH EUROPE GOODS, per Ceres,\n\nNOTICE is hereby given, that the Investment brought by Capt. SNOW, on the Ceres, and many other Articles imported per said Ship, will be put up to Public Auction, by Mr. GEORGE WILLIAMSON, at the Old Play House; on Monday the 21st Inst. Timely notice of each Days alotment, will be given.\n\nFine Claret,\nHock,\nSherry,\nPort,\nCyder,\nPerry,\nPorter, Ale and Small Beer,\nHams & Rein Deer Tongues.\nSweetmeats, Hofman's & Cartwrights,\nPreserves, &c.\nGreen Gages, Apricots & other Europe Fruits,\nMince Meat,\nFish sauce,\nMeat do.\nCavear,\nZoobditte Match sauce,\nFinest Sallad Oil,\nFresh Mustard,\nWhite Wine Vinegar,\nFine Cordials & Liquors,\nSilk Stockings,\nPoint Lace and Edgings.\nBlond Lace,\nLace Aprons,\nMillinary,\nEnglish Lustrings of Laylock and other subdued Colours,\nHats & Swords,\nCards, Parchment for Records,\nSaddlery,\nHunting Saddles,\nLadies do.\nElegant Demy Peake's, fit for the Menage,\nMaps and Prints,\nMathematical Instruments,\nSundry Couples of staunch English Hounds, and Pointers.\nElegant Coach, Chariot, Phaeton, Whisky,\nPiano Forte,\nGuitars and other Musical Instruments,\nNew musical compositions,\nLarge Looking Glasses,\nMahogany Furniture and Cabinet Ware, in the modern taste\nCutlery & Hardware,\nOfficers Fuzils Silvermounted,\nSuperfine Scarlet Cloath,\nOfficers side Arms Pistols & Hangars, Spears & Scymiters,\nWatch movements, consisting of Wheels Chains Springs &c.\nMedicine Chests, & Corks,\nWhite & Red Lead,\nShot & Sheet do.\nEnglish Canvas & Vittery\nCables,\nBuff Leather,\nCanteen Boxes,\nParchment for Drums,\nBooks,\nWhite Beads,\nMock Pearl, &\n\nN. B. THE above Articles are all in perfect good Conditon, as the Ship left Europe with the 2d Fleet so late as June last. Only one Ship more of the June fleet is expected at Bengal this Season, And the Ships that touched at Madras, have, it is confidently reported, sold the principal part, (if not the whole) of their Cargoes.\n\nTO be Lett, a Garden House, situate at Bread and Cheese Bungalo, opposite the great Tree, and forms the angle of the two Roads, formerly belonging to Mr. Thomas Griffith, deceased. The House is spacious, having two Halls, two Va-randahs, & six Rooms raised from the Ground six or seven Steps; the out Offices, &c. all of brick. For par-ticulars apply to Mr. LEWIS DE COSTA.\n\nFeb. 5, 1780.\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON's\nAUCTION ROOM.\nOLD PLAY HOUSE.\n\nWILL be Sold by Public Sale, on Wednesday and Thursday the 16th and 17th of Feb. 1780. Sundry effects belonging to a Gentleman who has lately embarked for Europe; consisting of,\nA large and elegant assortment of Plate,\nA choice collection of Books,\nLiquors of sorts,\nA Pair of Carijage Horses,\nAnd a variety of other, Articles.\n\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited in case they do not pay for, and clear out their respective Lots, within ten Days from the time of Sale, as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise from a re-sale.\n\nFeb. 12, 1780.\n\nMr. WILLIAMSON,\n\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Pub-lic, through the Vehicle of Mr. Hicky's Gazette, that he has for Sale by Private Contract, the following Articles, viz.\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other precious Stones,\nPearls of various Sorts,\nAn Organ with 12 Barrels, which performs several of Handel's Con-certoes, with various accompany-ments:\nHigh Scented Ottah of Roses,\nRings of different Stones,\nShawls and Shawl Handkerchiefs,\nOld Madera in Pipes and Bottles,\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Can-dles and Tapers.\nCountry and Town Houses,\nWest India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nTwo Pairs of elegant Diamond Ear Rings,\nAn Harpsichord,\nChariots and Pheatons,\nAn Officer's Marque, lined with Gingham,\nShip Book Cases of Mahogany,\nBrandy Fruits,\nPlate,\nLarge Strong Buggy Horses,\nA beautiful bright Sorrel Hunter, warranted free from blemish,\nA large strong Saddle Horse, warrant-ed sound and free from vice,\nA fourteen Oar'd Pinnace built Budga-roe, lying at Mrs. Rof's Gaut,\nA new Pinnace, 22 feet Keel by 7 feet Beam, with a House in the center, laying under a Shed at Mr. M'Swain's Bongelow, near the Hospital:\n\nFeb. 12, 1781.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-02-12/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14DxbEEK2PVyUjQGAjC874SSzCrxNL3Hy/view", "text": "POET'S CORNER.\n\nFor the CALCUTTA GAZETTE.\nOn SILIMA, a Favourite CAT.\n\nWHILE others Cloe's charms rehearse,\n(Charms that have claim to noble Verse,)\nLet me in Panegyric lays,\nSweet Selima refound thy praise.\nFrom Persia's vales, in skittish sport,\nSee Selima, conveyed to court:\nIn Beauty's lap reclined with grace,\nThe softest of the Taby race;\nWhile conscious of her happy state,\nShe stretches forth her velvet feet,\nAnd waves her bushy tail erect;\nHer tail with ebon tinges speck't,\nContrasted by such snowy down,\nAs Selima can boast alone.\n\nThe fair one smooths her darling's fur,\nAnd listens to her grateful pur:\nFondly admires her fleeky coat,\nThe ruff that decorates her throat.\nWhat favourite bless'd with such caress,\nWould so much gentleness possess?\nWho can unenvious view thy bliss,\nWho but would with thy lot were his?\nSweet Selima! this happy state\nPreserve, nor know a fav'rite's fate.\nThy nine long lives in pleasure reign,\nUnruffled with a moment's pain;\nAnd when grim death shall seize thy paw,\n(For even Cats obey his law:)\nO'er thy cold grave we'll flowrets strew,\nAnd each kind Puss thy dirge shall mew.\nB.\n\nTo a Gentleman overset with a young Lady, near Chandernagore.\n\nAH! luckless Wight, how could you dare,\nAn act than Phaetons more bold?\nYour Eyes, with such a beauteous fair\nNor Road, nor Horses could behold.\nLike Phaeton's of course your lot,\nThe Man no doubt was set on fire;\nLike Phaeton a f—t you got,\nAnd tumbled headlong in the mire.\nA.\n\nTo Mr. J. A. HICKY.\nSIR,\nBy giving the following a place in your next Paper, you will much oblige, your's &c.\nA.\n\nOn being desired to write some Verses upon Selima, a Lady's favourite Cat.\n\nTHO' your's the prettiest of her kind,\nAnd tho' to please you I'm inclin'd,\nYet pray for once excuse the lay:\nWhen I invoked my modest Muse,\nShe wished some other theme to choose;\nFor this alone was fit for Gray.\n\nMr. SCHUMAN,\nPRESENTS his Compliments to those Gentlemen who have done him the honour of Subscribing to the Raffle for his House at Chinsura, and acquaints them, the Subscription is compleated; and, that the Raffle will be decided on Wednesday next, at the Calcutta Theatre, beginning at II. o'clock in the Forenoon.\nAs many Gentlemen have omitted to pay their Subscription, Mr. Schuman earnestly requests they will be so obliging as to pay the amount, to the Sircar who will attend them with the Tickets; and those Gentlemen who cannot attend the Raffle in Person, are requested to depute some Gentleman to throw for them, in failure of which, a Person will be appointed by a majority of the Subscribers present to throw for the absentees.\nFeb. 12, 1780.\n\nTHE Officers of Fort William present their Compliments to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta, and inform them, that there will be a Masquerade in the New Fort on the 25th Inst. for which they will receive particular Invitations.\nFort William, Feb. 4, 1780.\n\nTo be SOLD or HIRED,\nTWO Budgerows, one of Sixteen Oars and the other of Ten, lying at the late Mrs. Ross's Gaut. for Particulars, enquire of Mr. Robert Duncan, at his Auction Room.\nAlso, to be Sold, a Garden House pleasantly situated, on the Road side, near the Bootaconnah.\nFeb. 5.\n\nTo be L E T,\nOR Sold by Private Contract, by Mr. William Bondfield, a large commodious Garden, opposite to Mr. Charles Westons, on the great Road leading to Baleah Gaut. For Particulars, please to apply as above.\nFeb. 5, 1780.\n\nMess. WILLIAMS and TAYLOR;\nBEG leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement, that besides their Stock of Europe Goods, the greatest part of which were Imported by the last Ship, Earl Talbot, they have Purchased a fresh assortment of China Goods, of the Captain and Supercargo of the Success, Galley, arrived a few Days ago, consisting of, Tea iu whole Chests, ditto in Boxes of 2 Canisters, ditto in Canisters of about 2lb. Sugar Candy in Tubs, finest White and Brown Nankeen, Stockings, Ladies and Gentlemens Sattin Shoes, Table sets of China of 170, 150 and 45 Pieces, Breakfast sets of best Stone China blue and White ribed, Tea and Coffee Cups and Saucers of same Pattern, Tea Cups and Saucers of half Se[ts?], China, Stone Sneakers and Pla[tes?], Dishes of 5 in a set, Plates flat [and?] soup to match the Dishes, &c. &c.\nCalcutta, Feb. 5, 1780.\n\nAt Mr. BONDFIELD's\nAUCTION ROOM.\nOpposite the Armenian Church.\nON Monday next the 14th In[st.] will be sold by Public Aucti[on] (for Ready Money in Sicca Rupe[es]) Diamond and Topaz Rings, la[rge] and small Pearls, Shauls and Sh[aul] Handkerchiefs, Superfine Bro[ad] Cloath, 1st sort of Bohea T[ea] in Chests, China Silks, Satans a[nd] Damasks; superfine Calladaries D[or-] reas, Nyansooks, Jamdannies, f[ine] Madras Long Cloath, Izzries Har[am-] kerchiefs, Old Madera Wine, [ILL] Pipes and Bottles; Gold Watch[es], Danish Claret in English Bottl[es], Dutch and French Claret, Cyd[er], Hock, Boyone Wine, Brandy [in] Bottles, Bottled Porter, Bran[dy] Fruits, Loaf Sugar, Coffee, Chi[na] Ware, Sagoe, Wax Candles, Hou[se-] hold Furniture, Palanquins, a[nd] a variety of other Articles; T[he] Sale to begin at 10 o'Clock.\nConditions as usual.\nFeb. 7, 1780.\n\nAt Mr. DUNCAN's Auction Ro[om]\nNear the late Mrs. Ross's Gaut.\nOn Tuesday, Wednesday, Frida[y] and Saturday, next, being the 15[th], 16th, 18th and 19th, Insts,\nWILL be Sold by Public Au[c-] tion, at 10 o'Clock in t[he] Forenoon, the following Articles, Viz. Jewelery, consisting of Nec[k-] laces, Rings, Watches, &c. Chi[na] Lustring and Damasks of differe[nt] colours, Shauls and Shaul Handk[er-] chiefs, very elegant Beauroes a[nd] Book Cases, Dining and Writi[ng] Tables, Paper Press and Cloaths Pr[ess], Red Gin and Danish Claret, Engli[sh] Porter, and Madera Wine, Anis[eed] Water in Chests and Cherry Bran[dy] in Cases, Settees and Blackwo[od] Chairs, English and Danish Ancho[rs] stocked and unstocked, Malda[h] Choir Cables and Red Eunti[ng], large and small Poop Lantho[rns], Cork Jackets and sheathing Boar[ds], Madras long Cloath and ditto P[a-] lampores, Madras Stockings and Chintz, large and small Silk Carpe[ts], Earth, Wood and Linseed. O[il] Paints in Kegs, Silver Two zer Ce[t] Plated Candlesticks, China Wa[re], Loaf Sugar, and China Sugar Can[dy] in Tubs, very fine Madera in P[ipes] and Bottles three Years old; W[ax] Candies, an elegant Table Clo[th] and a variety of other Articles.\nConditions of Sale as usual.\nFeb. 12, 1780.\n\nCALCUTTA: Printed by J. A. HICKY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-02-19", "date": "1780-02-19", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "National Library of India copy", "image": "1780-02-19/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/10UnMZhFjlw3mghNOuEX6qs1DEECX0Jdm/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nSaturday February the 19th, 1780. [No. IV.]\n\nFOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.\n\nENGLAND.\n\nDeclaration of the Court of Spain, delivered to the House of Lords by Lord Weymouth, June 17, 1779.\n\nTHE whole World bears witness to the noble impartiality of the King during the whole course of the contest between the Court of London and her American Colonies, and France; his majesty, moreover, having learned that a powerful meditation was much wished for, generously made a tender of it, and the belligerant powers accepted it, and, for this sole purpose, his Britannic Majesty dispatched a man of War to one of the Spanish Ports; the King has taken the most effectual steps to bring the contending Powers to an accommodation, equally honourable to all parties, and proposed such safe means, as might remove every difficulty, and prevent the calamities of war;—but, tho' his Majesty's proposals, and particularly those contained in his ultimation, were conformable to those, which the Court of London itself, at other times seemed to think proper for an accommodation; and, tho' they were to the full as moderate, yet they were rejected in a manner expressive of the little inclination which the British Cabinet had to restore peace to Europe, and preserve the friendship of his Majesty. And, indeed the conduct of that Cabinet, towards his Majesty, during the course of the negotiations, was calculated-merely to prolong it, which they did for eight Months, sometimes under vain pretexts, sometimes by the most evasive answers; while in these intervals, the British councils were carrying to an incredible length, their insults to the Spanish Flag, and trespassing on the King's Territories. The property of his Majesty's subjects has been seized, their ships have been searched and plundered, many have been fired upon and obliged to defend themselves, even the Letters and Registers found on board (belonging to the Court) his Majesty's Packets, have been opened and torn to pieces; the Dominions of his Crown in America, have been threatened, and the British Court has had recourse to the dreadful extremity of raising up the Indian Nations called the Charos, Cheriokees and Chiciachas, against the innocent inhabitants of Louisiana, who would have been victims to the barbarities of these Savages, if the Chatias themselves had not felt remorse, and revealed all the attempts of English seductions. The English have usurped his Majesty's Sovereignty over the Province of Darian, and over the coast of St. Blas, the Governor of Jamaica having given an Indian Rebel the commission of Capt. General over these Provinces. His Majesty's rights have been lately violated in the Bay of Honduras, where the English have committed acts of hostility against the Spaniards, whose persons have been imprisoned and whose property has been seized: Moreover the Court of London have neglected to fulfil the stipulations made, relative to that Coast, by the 18th Act of the treaty of Paris.—These grievances so recent, so numerous, and of so serious a nature, have been at different times the subjects of complaints made in the King's name, and set forth minutely in memorials delivered to his Brittanic Majesty's Minister's in London, or communicated to them thro' the Ambassador at Madrid; but the answers hitherto given to these complaints, have been expressive of unfriendship, yet his Majesty has not as yet, obtained any satisfaction, further than to see the insults complained of, and which have been carried to the number of one hundred, reiterated.\n\nThe King, with that sincerity and candour, which characterizes his Majesty, formerly declared to the Court of London, in the beginning of their contest with France, that the conduct of England should be the rule by which Spain would direct their councils.—His Majesty declared also to the British Court, that as soon as their disputes with the Court of Versailles should be terminated, it would be absolutely necessary to settle those which had already arisen or might hereafter arise with Spain.—And in the plan transmitted to the Ambassado the 18th of last September, and which he delivered to the British Minister, about the beginning of October, of which Plan a copy was immediately given to Lord Grantham, his Majesty declares in express terms to the belligerant Powers, that considering the insults offered to his Subjects and his Dominions, as well as the attacks made upon his rights, he would be necessarily obliged to take a decisive part, if the negociation instead of being carried on with sincerity, should be broken off or prove ineffectual.—The injuries done to his Majesty, by the Court of London, not having ceased, and no intention appearing in that Court to repair them, the King has resolved, and ordered his Ambassador to declare, that the honour of his Crown, the protection which he owes his Subjects and his own personal dignity, will no longer permit him to suffer a continuation of these insults, or to neglect any longer the reparation of those already received; and with this view, notwithstanding the pacific disposition of his Majesty, and even the particular inclination which he always had, to cultivate the friendship of his Brittanic Majesty, he finds himself under the disagreeable necessity of making use of all the means which the Almighty has given him, to do himself that justice which he has in vain solicited. Relying on the justice of his cause, his Majesty hopes, that he shall not be responsible to either God or Man, for the consequences of this resolution; and, that Foreign Nations will form a proper idea of it, by comparing it with the treatment which they themselves have experienced, at the Hands of the British Ministry.\n\nLetters from New York of April the 11th say, the Shawanese Indians have taken a Fort from the Rebels on a branch of the Ohio.\n\nFrom the same quarter we are informed, that 700 Creek and Cherokee Indians, have marched to join the Royal Army in Georgia, under the command of General Provost. This intelligence has also been received duely from Georgia, by a Privateer which arrived here last Thursday.—Two thousand of the Royal Army are encamped on Briar Creek, over which a Bridge is now constructing to facilitate a communication with the country.\n\nDeal, June 11. Came down, and sailed for India, the Kingston, capt. Nutt.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-02-19/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14DWY3oYZLMQhgqBAOoNNkRtHQkk-qjg4/view", "text": "The following is a list of the Fleet under the Command of Sir CHARLES HARDY, June 30, 1779.\nFrigates. Ships. Commanders. Guns. Men. Division.\nTriton to repeat Signals. Queen, Alex. Innes, 90 750 } George Darby, Esq; Admiral of the Blue.\nAmbuscade, Invincible, John Lafvrey, 74 600\nDuke, Sir Char. Douglas, 90 750\nRamilies, John Moutry, 74 600\nFire Ships. Brittania, { Vice Adm. Darby, Chs. M. Poole, } 100 872\nInfernal and Pluto, Union, John Dalrymple, 90 750\nAlexander, Lord Longford, 74 600\nAlfred, Wm. Bayne, 74 600\nDefence, John Symons, 74 600\nIntrepid, Hon. H. St. John, 64 500\nC E N T E R.\nAppollo to repeat Signals. R. George { R. Ad. Sir J. Ross, John Colpoys, } 100 867 } Sir Charles Hardy, Knt. Admiral of the White, and Commander in Chief.\nLizard, Courageux, Lord Mulgrave, 74 650\nSouthampton, Cumberland Jos Peyton, 74 600\nMilford, Triumph, Phil. Affleck, 74 950\nLondon, S. Cornish, 90 750\nFire Ships. Victory, { Adm. Sir C. Hardy, Rhd. Kempinfield, Henry Colins, } 100 894\nFirebrand, Incendiary, Foudroyant, John Jarvis, 80 700\nSwallow, Monarch, A. Duncan, 74 600\nYoung Hazard, Thunderer, Hon. B. Walsingham, 74 600\nGeorge, Berwick, Hon. K. Stuart, 74 600\nHoldernesse, Bienfaisant, John McBride, 64 500\nR E A R.\nShrewsbury, M. Robinson, 74 600 } Robert Digby, Esq; Rear Admiral of the Blue.\nAmerica, S. Thompson, 64 500\nAndromeda, Hector, Sir H. Hamilton, 74 600\nCentaur, John N. P. Nott, 74 600\nPorcupine, Egmont, John P. Allen, 74 600\nFire Ship. P. George { Rear Adm. Digby, P. Paton, } 90 750\nNamure, Charles Fielding, 90 750\nSalamander, Canada, H. Dalrymple, 74 600\nVigilant, S. C. Goodall, 74 600\nBedford, Ed. Affleck, 74 600\n\nCALCUTTA.\nThe arrival of the British Fleet on the Coast had a very good effect, and has made Hyder Ally change his tone; the dreadful panic he was thrown into made him set at liberty the four Lawyers whom he had detained, who are arrived at Madras in handsome Palanquins.\n\nWe are informed that George Grey Esq; is appointed Ambassador to Hyder Alley.\n\nMr. Hosea is appointed Chief of Moorshedabad: and, Mr. Fendall assistant to the Council of said Place.\n\nMr. Cherry, is appointed assistant to Mr. Colebrook, Persian Translator.\n\nAt the late Races upon the Coast, the Governor's Plate for 250 Pagodas was won by Mr. Macewen's Horse, Donald, beating Sir Thomas Rumbold's, Endeavour. The Hunters Plate for 250 Pagodas, was won by Mr. Sullivan's, Goldfinder, beating three others. The Macaroni Plate for 250 Pagodas, was won by Mr. Story's, Gimcrack, beating four others.\n\nGreat preparations have been carrying on for some Weeks past under the direction of Mons. Ganard, an ingenious French Artist, and Pupil of the famous Mont. Torré; to make Fire-works which are to be displayed as an Interlude to the Ball in Fancy Dresses, that will be given by Mr. Auriol, at Mr. Moor's Gardens on the 29th Inst. splendid and answerable to the expectations of a numerous Company invited to it. We hear, that the Exhibition, which for Design and Execution, is likely to be more Magnificent than any thing of the kind yet seen in this Country, will commence at Eight o'Clock in the Evening, and continue in a variety of Devices and Representations, until supper time. The Ball also, from its novelty, promises universal satisfaction.\n\nOn Wednesday the 9th Inst. arrived here, John Bristow, Esq; and his Brother.\n\nOn the 10th Inst. sailed in the Success Galley to Bombay, for the recovery of their health; Mr. John Hannay and Mr. William Bushby.\n\nSame Day, Capt. Burke, on his way to England.\n\nA Correspondent has favoured us with the names of the following Ladies and Gentlemen who arrived in the Ceres: Mrs. Sam, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Cotty, Mrs. Crutner, Miss Jacobs, Miss Allanson, Miss Bridges, and Miss Penneck; Capts. Sans and Selymgeour; Mess. Peach and Dickinsan, Writers; and 15 Cadets.\n\nBIRTH. On the 6th Inst. Mr. Richardson of a Son.\n\n*** The Managers for the Officers Masquerade, present their Compliments to the Ladies and Gentlemen who have received invitation requesting that they will use their Palanquins instead of Carriages, to prevent accidents in coming into the Fort.\n\nN. B. The Supper Rooms will be opened at 12 o'Clock; and as a proper number of Servants will be provided, it is requested Gentlemen will only bring their Hooker-bedars.\n\nSHIP NEWS.\nARRIVED. The Dispatch, Peterson, from the Malay Coast.—The —— Wilkey, Pegue.—The Anvin, M'Intort, Pegue. Sailed. Britania, Wag-Bombay.—Success Galley, Fenwick, Madras.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA Pair of young Phaeton Horses warranted Sound. Enquire of Mr. William Fenwick. Feb. 19.\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail,\nAT the Red Godown in the Radaa Baazar, the following Articles, viz.\nSALT BEEF and PORK, in Tierces and half Tierces.\nHUMPS, TONGUES and HOGS FACES; in small Casks.\nOLD RUM, in Casks or Bottles.\nSOFT SUGAR and SUGAR CANDY.\nWAX CANDLES, of the very best sort.\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nCOARSE SILK or JUTE, in Bales of 5 Maunds.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars had from Mr. GODESCREY, at Mr. TOUCHET'S.\n\nW A N T E D.\nA Pair of good sound Turkey Horses, that has been used to a Chariot; they must be steady and quiet. Any Gentleman having such a Pair to dispose of, may hear of a Purchaser, by applying to the Printer.\n\nLOST, or supposed to be taken away in a Mistake, on Sunday the 20th of last Month, from the House of Mr. Brightman, in the Murgey-Hattah, a Cane belonging to Mr. De Couto; the Head is Gold, Chased, something too large for the Cane; the Cane is of a pale hue, much resembling the colour of Sandle Wood, in length from the extremes, about four Feet. If taken away by any Gentleman in a mistake, please to send it to the House of Mr. Brightman, or to Mr. De Couto behind the Herling-berry; and it will be thankfully received. Or, if the Servant of any Gentleman has taken it, (supposing it to be his Master's) and will bring it as above, he shall receive a reward of one Gold Mohur.\nFeb. 19, 1780.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-02-19/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14DWY3oYZLMQhgqBAOoNNkRtHQkk-qjg4/view", "text": "L O S T,\nON Sunday last, on the Ruffipugly Road, a Gold-headed CANE, the Cypher R M upon it.—Whoever has found it, and will bring to Mr. MORSE, shall receive a reward of two Gold Mohurs.\nFeb. 19, 1780.\n\nTo be LET or SOLD,\nFOUR Houses at Hoogly, about 16 Corse from Calcutta.\nFirst, an elegant modern built House, lately inhabited by Major Higgs, with a large Garden and complete Offices.\nSecond, A large House in the Frisco taste, known by the name of the Fowzdars House, with accommodations for Europeans, made by Messrs. Graham, Luthington, and other European Gentlemen, who inhabited it; together with large buildings well calculated to carry on a Factory.\nThe above two Houses have the first command of the River of any Houses in Bengal.\nThirdly, Another large House in the Frisco taste, lately built, with large Houses, fit to carry on a Manufactory.\nFourth, A small upper Room House, usualy inhabited by Mr. Delotte's, Writer: but last by the Dewan Allumchund.\nFor farther Particulars, enquire of Mr. TOUCHET.\nFeb. 12, 1780.\n* * To be Let or Sold, a large 14 Oar'd Budgroe, enquire as above.\n\nUNAVOIDABLE delays having arisen in the landing of the Europe Articles from the Ceres, Mr. Williamson has it not in his power to be prepared for the commencement of the Sale (Advertised for next Monday) until Wednesday the 23d. The particulars of each Day's Sale, will be notified on Monday by Hand Bills, which will be left at each Gentleman's House, by Mr. Williamson's Peons.\nN. B. The different Packages will be exposed to view, at Mr. Williamson's Auction Room, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.\nFeb. 19, 1780.\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON's.\nAUCTION ROOM.\nOLD PLAY HOUSE!\nWILL be Sold by Public Auction, on Tuesday the 29th Inst. at Noon precisely; HOLWELL PLACE, a convenient Garden House, pleasantly situated on the Banks of the River; nearly opposite to Muccoah tannah Fort, having various useful and commodious Offices, together with a large Farm Yard, Stabling and Coach House.\n\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchaser to bind himself under the Penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited, in case he does not pay the amount of the Purchase Money\n\nand clear out the same, within ten Days from the Day of Sale, as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale.\nFeb. 19, 1780.\n\nTo be SOLD, or LETT ready Furnished.\nTHE Garden House belonging to John Richardson, Esq; delightfully and commodiously seated at Ducanson, on the Bank of the River. Any Person desirous of Purchasing or hiring the same, is requested to apply to Mr. Williamson, for further Particulars.\nFeb. 19, 1780.\n\nCalcutta, Feb. 12, 1780.\nFRESH EUROPE GOODS, per Ceres.\nNOTICE is hereby given, that the Investment brought by Capt. SNOW, on the Ceres, and many other Articles imported per said Ship, will be put up to Public Auction, by Mr. GEORGE WILLIAMSON, at the Old Play House; on Wednesday the 23d inst. Timely notice of each Days alotment, will be given.\nFine Clarer,\nHock,\nSherry,\nPort,\nCyder,\nPerry,\nPorter, Ale and Small Beer,\nHams & Rein Deer Tongues.\nSweetmeats, Hofman's & Cartwrights,\nPreserves, &c.\nGreen Gages, Apricots & other Europe Fruits,\nMince Meat,\nFish sauce,\nMeat do.\nCavear,\nZoobditte Match sauce,\nFinest Sallad Oil,\nFresh Mustard,\nW. Wine Vinegar,\nFine Cordials & Liquors,\nSilk Stockings,\nPoint Lace and Edgings.\nBlond Lace,\nLace Aprons,\nMillinary,\nEnglish Buffrings of Laylock and other subdued Colours,\nHats & Swords,\nCards; Parchment for Records,\nSaddlery,\nHunting Saddles,\nLadies do.\nElegant Demy Peake's; fit for the Menage,\nMaps and Prints,\nMathematical Instruments;\nSundry Couples of staunch English Hounds, and Pointers.\nElegant Coach, Chariot, Phaeton, Whisky,\nPiano Forte,\nGuitars and other Musical instruments,\nNew musical compositions,\nLarge Looking Glasses,\nMahogany Furniture and Cabinet Ware, in the modern taste\nCutlery & Hardware,\nOfficers Fuzils Silvermounted,\nMedicine Chefts,\nSuperfine Scarlet Cloaths,\nOfficers side Arms\nPistols & Hangers,\nSpears & Scymiters,\nWatth movements, consisting of Wheels Chains Springs &c.\nCorks,\nWhite & Red Lead,\nShot & Sheet do.\nEnglish Canvas & Vattery\nCables;\nBuff Leather;\nCantech Boxes;\nParchment for Drums;\nBooks;\nWhite Beads;\nMock Peal,\nN: B. THE above Articles are all in perfect good Condition, as the Ship left Europe with the 2d Fleet so late as June last. Only one Ship more of the same fleet is expected at Bengal this Season; And the Ships that touched at Madrass, having, it is confidently reported sold the principal part, (if not the whole) of their Cargoes.\nFeb 12, 1780.\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON's\nAUCTION ROOM.\nOLD -PLAY HOUSE.\nWILL be Sold, on Saturday next the 19th Inst. by Public Auction, a quantity of Chunam, laying in a Golah, at Nim Tolah; belonging to the Estate of Mr. Reynald Thomas, deceased.\n\nConditions of the Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited, in case they do not pay for, and take away their respective Lots, within ten Days from the time of Sale; and, to subject themselves to the payment of Golah hire, as well as to the making good all deficiencies and expences that may arise from a re-sale.\nFeb. 12, 1780.\n\nMr. WILLIAMSON,\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Public, through the Vehicle of Mr. Hicky's Gazette, that he has for Sale by Private Contract, the following Articles, viz.\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other precious Stones,\nPearls of various Sorts,\nAn Organ with 12 Barrels, which performs several of Handel's Concertoes, with various accompaniments;\nHigh Scented Ottah of Roses,\nRings of different Stones,\nShawls and Shawl Handkerchiefs,\nOld Madera in Pipes and Bottles,\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers.\nCountry and Town Houses,\nWest India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nTwo Pairs of elegant Diamond Ear Rings,\nAn Harpsichord,\nChariots and Pheatons,\nAn Officer's Marque, lined with Gingham,\nShip Book Cases of Mahogany,\nBrandy Fruits,\nPlate,\nLarge Strong Buggy Horses.\nA beautiful bright Sorrel Hunter, warranted free from blemish,\nA large strong Saddle Horse, warranted sound and free from vice,\nA fourteen Oar'd Pinnace built Budgroe, lying at Mrs. Ros's Gaut,\nA new Pinnace, 22 feet Keel by 7 feet Beam, with a House in the center, laying under a Shed at Mr. M'Swain's Bungelow, near the Hospital.\nA fourteen Oared Budgrow, Pinnace built, lying at Chaund-paul Gaut\nFeb. 19, 1780.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-02-19/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14DWY3oYZLMQhgqBAOoNNkRtHQkk-qjg4/view", "text": "POET's CORNER.\n\nFor the CALCUTTA GAZETTE.\n\nTo a New MARRIED Friend.\n\nTHO' Cupid directs with great judgment the dart,\nAnd deeply may wound a susceptible Heart;\nHow soon is his power resign'd?\nIf possest of the charms we sought to obtain,\nWe turn our attention but turn it in vain,\nTo discover the charms of the mind.\nBut reversing the scene how delightful to view,\nThe pleasures resulting to those happy few,\nWhom friendship and virtue unite!\nFor where prudence controuls and harmony reigns,\nTho hymen may bind us it is not with chains;\nBut bands which we wear with delight.\nMay an union like this be the lot of my friend,\nAnd love's purest flame with life only end;\nBy friendship's blest power supply'd.\nThat each year as it passes he still may confess,\nHe deems not the charms of the WIFE to be less;\nThan those which he found in the BRIDE.\nA. Z.\n\nSTOLEN OR STRAYED,\n\nABout a Month ago, a small Spaniel Bitch, White marked with liver coloured spots, and streak'd with White down the Forehead; answering to the name of CLOE.—Whoever will restore the same to Mr. THOMAS LAW, shall receive a reward of 50 Sicca Rupees.\nFeb. 12, 1780.\n\nTHE Officers of Fort William present their Compliments to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta, and inform them, that there will be a Masquerade in the New Fort on the 25th Inst. for which they will receive particular Invitations.\nFort William, Feb. 4, 1780.\n\nTo be LET,\nOR Sold by Private Contract, by Mr. William Bondfield, a large commodious Garden, opposite to Mr. Charles Westons, on the great Road leading to Baleah Gaut. For Particulars, please to apply as above.\nFeb. 5, 1780.\n\nMess. WILLIAMS and TAYLOR;\n\nBEG leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement, that besides their Stock of Europe Goods, the greatest part of which were Imported by the last Ship, Earl Talbot, they have Purchased a fresh assortment of China Goods, of the Captain and Supercargo of the Success, Galley, arrived a few Days ago, consisting of, Tea in whole Chests, ditto in Boxes of 2 Canisters, ditto in Canisters of about 2lb. Sugar Candy in Tubs, finest White and Brown Nankeen, Stockings, Ladies and Gentlemens Sattin Shoes, Table sets of China of 170, 150 and 48 Pieces, Breakfast sets of best Stone China Blue and White ribed, Tea and Coffe Cups and Saucers of same Pattern, Tea Cups and Saucers of half Stone China, Stone Sneakers and Plates, Dishes of 5 in a set, Plates flat and soup to match the Dishes, &c. &c.\nCalcutta, Feb. 5, 1780.\n\nOn Wednesday next, the 23d Inst.\n\nWILL be Sold at Public Auction, by Mr. Donald, at the Custom House Gaut, where it lays, a quantity of TOOTHENAGUE, in thin Slabs, in Lots of one Thousand Slabs each.\n\nConditions of Sale,\nFactory Weight and Current Rupees, the amount to be paid and the Goods cleared away, within 10 Days of the time of sale, otherwise they will be re-sold for account of, and at the expence of the first Purchaser. A Rupee earnest to be paid down by the Purchaser of each lot to bind the bargain. The Toothenague now lays at the Gaut, and may be viewed at any time till the sale.\nFeb. 19.\n\nBy Mr. DONALD,\nOn Tuesday next the 22d Inst.\n\nWILL be Sold by Public Auction, a spot of GROUND highly situate, and planted with a great variety of Fruit Trees, measuring about three Bigahs and eight Cottahs. It is situate to the North of Mr. Wileman's Garden, and about 4 or 500 Yards from the Main Road leading to the Salt Water Lake.\n\nOn the same Day will be sold,\nTWO COFFREE SLAVES, and other EFFECTS belonging to the Estate of the late Mr. Andrew Stein, deceased.\n\nThe COFFRIES are stout Men, and Seamen, having been about 3 Years at Sea.\n\nConditions of sale as usual.\nFeb. 19, 1780.\n\nAt Mr. BONDFIELD's AUCTION ROOM.\nOpposite the Armenian Church.\n\nON Monday next the 21st Inst. will be sold by Public Auction, (for Ready Money in Sicca Rupees,) Diamond and Topaz Rings, large and small Pearls, Shauls and Shaul Handkerchiefs, Superfine Broad Cloath, 1st sort of Bohea Tea in Chests, China Silks, Satans and Damasks; superfine Calladaries Dureas, Nyansooks, Jamdannies, fine Madras Long Cloath, Izares Handkerchiefs, Old Madera Wine, in Pipes and Bottles; Gold Watches, Danish Claret in English Bottles, Dutch and French Claret, Cyder, Hock, Boyene Wine, Brandy in Bottles, Bottled Porter, Brandy Fruits, Loaf Sugar, Coffee, China Ware, Sagoe, Wax Candles, Household Furniture, Palanquins, Salt Pork, large and small Carpets and Plate, with a variety of other Articles. The sale to begin at 10 o'clock.\n\nConditions as usual.\nFeb. 7, 1780.\n\nAt Mr. DUNCAN's Auction Room Near the late Mrs. Ross's Gaut,\nOn Tuesday and Friday next, being the 22d and 25th, Insts.\n\nWILL be Sold by Public Auction, at 10 o'Clock in the Forenoon, the following Articles,\nViz. Madras long Cloath, ditto Pallampores, Chintz, and Madras Stockings, China Lustring and Damasks, Shauls and Shaul Handkerchiefs, Dorceas, Tangibs, Nyanfooks, Baftas, Casimbuzar Handkerchiefs, Jewelery, consisting of very elegant Rings, &c. Pearls of different sizes, Sugar Candy in Tubs and Loaf Sugar, Porter in Bottles, Coniac Brandy and Cherry Brandy in Cases, Earth, Wood and Linseed Oils, Stationary, China Ware, and a variety of other Articles.\n\nConditions of Sale as usual.\nFeb. 19, 1780.\n\nMr. ROBERT DUNCAN\n\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Public, through the vehicle of Mr. Hicky's Gazette, that he has for Sale by Private Contract, the following Articles, viz. Rings, Seals, Gold Watch Keys, Pearls of various sorts, Gold Sieve Buttons, &c. Shauls and Shaul Handkerchiefs, Paints in Kegs, Red, Blue, White and Yellow. English and Danish Anchors, stocked & unstocked, of different sizes; Wax Candles, Old Madera Wine, in Pipes, half Pipes and Bottles, Malabar Choir Cables lately Imported, Sheathing Boards, Teak broad Plank of different sizes, and Teak Boat Timber, A very elegant Garden House pleasantly situated, at the Boetaconnah, consisting of a Hall, four Rooms and two Varandoes, with a large Garden of Fruit Trees and 2 large Tanks. Two Budgerows, one of Sixteen and the other of Ten Oars. For Particulars, please to apply as above.\nFeb. 19, 1780.\n\nTO be Lett, a Garden House, situate at Bread and Cheese Bungalo, opposite the great Tree, and forms the angle of the two Roads, formerly belonging to Mr. Thomas Griffith, deceased. The House is spacious, having two Halls, two Varandoes, & six Rooms raised from the Ground six or seven Steps; the out Offices, &c. all of Brick. For particulars apply to Mr. LEWIS DE COSTA.\nFeb. 5. 1780.\n\nCALCUTTA: Printed by J. A. HICKY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-02-26", "date": "1780-02-26", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-02-26/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14kHokzHfBxISZ9V69jUCLH48Pu7-RCmb/view", "text": "H I C K Y ' S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nO R,\nCalcutta General Advertiſer.\n\nSaturday February the 26th, 1780. [No. V.]\n\nCALCUTTA THEATRE.\nON Friday next, the 3d of March\nwill be Performed the COMEDY,\nof the\nFOUNDLING;\nWith the FARCE of\nThe MASTER like MAN.\n\nFOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.\nF R A N C E.\nParis, May 7, 1779.\nM. De la Mothe Piquet, Sailed the 1st of this Month\nwith the Squadron, having on board six Battalions, but their destination is kept a profound secret,\nGibralter, May 13. On the 20th of\nMarch all the Blacks in the Garrison\nof Tangier rose, and having made\nthemselves Masters of the different\nForts, cut off the Head and Feet of\nthe Commander, because he refused\nto deliver up those Posts to them.—\nBeing then reinforced by some Whites\nwhom they compelled to join them,\nthey caused publication to be mad,\nthat no person should pay any Taxes,\nset free the Prisoners, and committed\nother disorders. The Alcades, Ben\nAbdimelick and Chex, Commissioned for maintaining tranquility among\nthe Blacks, having approached the\nGates which were shut, the Mutineers\nsallied out and firing upon them, obliged them to fly on full Gallop towards Arcila. The Blacks then pillaged the Houses of those Alcades, in\nthe Dwelling of the former of whom\nthey found three thousand Crowns,\nwith Jewels and other effects. At\nlast, dreading the chastisement due to\ntheir excesses, they implored the intercession of the Cadi with the King,\nthat that Judge ordering 150 of the\nprincipal Mutineers to be seized, every thing soon became quiet.\n\nE N G L A N D.\nExtract from the Morning Chronicle\nof May 19.\nSavannah, March 15. 1779.\n\"My Dear Jack,\n\"Duty requiring my attendance\nat the advanced post when Col. Campbell quit it to the general winter of a\n\nlittle army, sailed for England I am\nnow forced to send this to the care of\nour friend at New-York, to be\nforwarded from thence, and though\nI doubt not Gen. Prevost's dispatches will fully inform you of our operations since my last long ere this shall\nreach you; yet I venerate too much my\npromise to you at parting to take any\nopportunity of breaking the chain of\nour correspondence.\n\"The particulars of the affair at\nBeaufort are so minutely, and I will\ndo them the justice to say, for once,\nso fairly stated in the rebel account of\nthat matter, that I will not trouble\nyou by recapitulating them. I cannot,\nhowever, be silent on our late scramble, in which your old friends the\nBobbs*, had so large a share.\n\"The force which had proceeded\nto Augusta under Col. Campbell being called back, and our advance for\nthe line established at Hudson's, that\nbody of the Rebels which had been\nimmediately opposed to this party,\npresuming upon this circumstance, or\nmore probably with a view of Hampering us in our quarters, crossed the\nSavannah, near Augusta, and moving cautiously down its Southern\nBanks about the 29th ult. took post\non the East side of Bryar-creek Bridge\nwhere it forms an angle with the great\nRiver. As they began immediately\nto repair the Bridge, it was imagined\nthey designed to cross the Creek, and\nattempt the post at Hudson. This\nbeing just what we wished, no interruption was offered them; nay, some\nsteps were taken to allure them forward, and as I believe it was apprehended that some co-operation with\nLincoln's Army would take place, it\nwas resolved to dislodge them, ere\nthey should have time to concert measures for any joint enterprize. Their\nposition being secured beyond attack\nin front, nothing remained but by a\nforced march to gain their rear; and\nhowever the probability that they\nwould be apprized of any movement\nof this sort time enough to render our\nscheme abortive, if not perhaps be led\nto seize the opportunity of the absence\nof the force necessary for the undertaking to attack our small Posts upon\nthe River, might (in strict Military\n\n* A familiar name for the Light\nInfantry.\n\nprudence) deter us from the attempt.\nyet on the evening of the 1st inst, int\nevery thing was proposed for an immediate march, and though it may\nseem strange that after performing a\ndetour of 50 Miles through a Country entirely in the power, if not in\nthe interest of the enemy, besides having the unavoidable interruption of\nthrowing a temporary Bridge over a\ndeep and rapid Creek, to impede a\nquick advance of the Troops, we\nshould ultimately surprize them in\ntheir Camp, such is the fact; and\nserves to strengthen an observation\nwhich you and I often have made,\nthat a General to succeed against the\nAmericans, need never lay his Plans\nupon formal systematic Military principles; he will in fact find such impossible in the execution, though it\nmay seem a solecism very often counteracted by their very defects. You\nwill excuse this degression. I now\nproceed to what I proposed in the first\npart of my letter.\n\"About dark the Light Infantry\nmoved from their Ground at Hudson's,\nand taking their route by the upper\nRoad, arrived without any interruption at New Bridge (which the Rebels\nhad some time before burnt down) the\n1st Battalion of the 71st Regiment\nhaving priviously advanced towards\nthe Bridge at Bryar Creek, took a\nposition at Butler's Creek to mask\nthe operations of the main body.—\nCol. Prevost before day break on the\nMorning of the 2d, marched with the\n2d Bat. of the 71st, some Companies\nof Florida Grenadiers, and a number\nof Irregulars, with three Day's Provisions, and on the night of the 2d\njoined the Light Infantry just as they\nhad rafted over the Creek, and established themselves on the opposite\nbanks. They were instantly put in\nmotion, and taking a position in the\nrear of the Rebels, to prevent their\nescaping by the road to Augusta, remained there till the morning of the\n3d, when they were joined by the rest\nof the troops. The whole resumed\ntheir march without meeting any opposition, or seeing so much as a single\nPatrole. About 4 in the Afternoon\nour advanced Guards found themselves close in with the Rebel Piquets\nwhom they immediately drove, taking\nsome Prisoners. The troops were instantly formed. On the right the Light\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-02-26/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14kHokzHfBxISZ9V69jUCLH48Pu7-RCmb/view", "text": "Mess. WILLIAMS and TAYLOR;\nTAKE this method to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen that the Cargo of the Favourite, Cap. Park, just arrived from China, consisting of the following Articles, will be sold by them on Monday next.\nPlain Lutestrings,\nFlowered do.\nSattins,\nGauze,\nNankeen,\nRibbands,\nGrass Cloath,\nTea,\nSugar Candy,\nHams,\nSweetmeats, and variety of other Articles.\nLikewise variety of Europe Articles, by the Ceres.\nFeb. 26, 1780.\n\nTURNBULL and MAC INTIRE,\nBEG leave respectfully to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta, that they purpose returning to this Settlement by the first Ship from China the ensuing season, and will gladly receive Orders and carefully execute any commission they may be favoured with.\nMergui Hatta, Feb. 25, 1780.\nN. B. Any kind of Silks, Gauzes or Ribbands, made after Europe Patterns.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA Pair of young Phaeton Horses, warranted Sound. Enquire of Mr. William Fenwick.\nFeb. 19.\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail,\nAT the Red Godown in the Radaa Baazar, the following Articles, viz.\nSALT BEEF and PORK, in Tierces and half Tierces.\nHUMPS, TONGUES and HOGS FACES, in small Casks.\nOLD RUM, in Casks or Bottles.\nSOFT SUGAR and SUGAR CANDY.\nWAX CANDLES, of the very best sort.\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nCOARSE SILK or JUTE, in Bales of 3 Maunds.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars had from Mr. GODESCREY, at Mr. TOUCHET'S.\n\nTo be LET or SOLD,\nFOUR Houses at Hoogly, about 10 Cosse from Calcutta.\nFirst, an elegant modern built House, lately inhabited by Major Baggs, with a large Garden and compleat Offices.\nSecond, A large House in the Morisco taste, known by the name of the Fowzdars House, with accommodations for Europeans, made by Mess. Graham, Lushington, and other European Gentlemen, who inhabited it; together with large buildings well calculated to carry on a Factory.\nThe above two Houses have the finest command of the River of any Houses in Bengal.\nThirdly, Another large House in Morisco taste, lately built, with large out Houses, fit to carry on a Manufactory.\nFourth, A small upper Room House, usually inhabited by Mr. Motte's Writer: but last by the Dewan Allumchund.\nFor further Particulars, enquire of Mr. TOUCHET.\nFeb 12, 1780.\n*_* To be Let or Sold, a large 24 Oar'd Budgroo, enquire as above.\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON's\nAUCTION ROOM.\nOLD PLAY HOUSE.\nTHE Sale of the Europe Goods Imported per Ceres, (which has hitherto been postponed by unforeseen impediments,) will assuredly commence on Monday next, the 28th Inst. and be continued Daily in the following order, viz.\nMONDAY,\nCabinet Ware,\nClaret,\nConfectionary,\nZoobditte Match,\nMedicine Chests,\nLaces & Millinary,\nHock,\nRaisins of the Sun,\nCorach,\n\nTUESDAY,\nCabinet Ware,\nPorter in Casks and Bottles,\nFire & side Arms,\nLaces & Edgings,\nConfectionary,\nW. Wine Vinegar,\nFish & Meat sauce,\n\nWEDNESDAY,\nMathematical Instruments,\nCordials and Liquors,\nCyder,\nPale Ale,\nFish sauce,\nLaces and Gentlemens Ruffles,\nFire & side Arms,\nBraziery,\nPort Wine,\nConfectionary,\n\nTHURSDAY,\nBroad Cloath,\nGlass Ware,\nStationary,\nMaterials compleat for Chariots,\nPreserves,\nHams,\nSallad Oil,\nSaddlery,\nHats,\nCarpets,\nMusical Instruments,\nFish sauce,\nJewelry,\nCheese,\n\nFRIDAY,\nSalt and Pickled Tongues,\nConfectionary,\nSallad Oil,\nParchment and Drum Heads,\nSilks & Ribbands,\nHams,\nPickles,\nHosiery,\nBuff Leather,\nCanteens,\n\nSATURDAY,\nHung Beef,\nFlitches of Bacon,\nJapan Copper,\nSilks & Ribbands,\nStream Anchors and Cables,\nConiac Brandy,\nLadies Shoes and Slippers, Laces, &c.\nMaps and Prints,\nCanvas,\nSallad Oil,\nFish sauce,\n\nMONDAY,\nCarriages,\nMaps and Prints,\nSalt and Pickled Tongues,\nWhite and Red Lead,\nSheet Lead,\nSmall Shot,\nHounds & Pointers,\nSweetmeats,\nBooks,\nShoes,\nBoots,\nDrugs,\nCards,\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON's\nAUCTION ROOM.\nOLD PLAY HOUSE.\nWILL be Sold by Public Auction, on Tuesday the 29th Inst. at Noon precisely; HOLWELL PLACE, a convenient Garden House, pleasantly situated on the Banks of the River, nearly opposite to Muckwa Tannah Fort, having various useful and commodious Offices, together with a large Farm Yard, Stabling, and Coach House.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchaser to bind himself under the Penalty of 25 per Cent. to be forfeited, in case he does not pay the amount of the Purchase Money, and clear out the same, within ten Days from the Day of Sale, as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale.\nFeb. 19, 1780.\n\nTo be SOLD, or LETT ready Furnished.\nTHE Garden House belonging to John Richardson, Esq; delightfully and commodiously seated at Ducansore, on the Bank of the River. Any Person desirous of Purchasing or Hiring the same, is requested to apply to Mr. Williamson, for further Particulars.\nFeb. 19, 1780.\n\nMr. WILLIAMSON,\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Public, through the Vehicle of Mr. Hicky's Gazette, that he has for Sale by Private Contract, the following Articles, viz.\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other precious Stones,\nPearls of various Sorts,\nAn Organ with 12 Barrels, which performs several of Handel's Concertoes, with various accompanyments.\nHigh Scented Ottah of Roses,\nRings of different Stones,\nShawls and Shawl Handkerchiefs,\nOld Madera in Pipes and Bottles,\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers,\nCountry and Town Houses,\nWest India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nTwo Pairs of elegant Diamond Ear Rings,\nAn Harpsichord,\nChariots and Pheatons,\nAn Officer's Marque, lined with Gingham,\nShip Book Cases of Mahogany,\nBrandy Fruits,\nPlate,\nLarge Strong Buggy Horses.\nA beautiful bright Sorrel Hunter, known by the name of Fame, formerly the property of Mr. Bruce, warranted free from blemish,\nA dark Dun Saddle Horse, of a high cast, about fourteen hands high, just arrived.\nA fourteen Oar'd Pinnace built Budgeroo, lying at Mrs. Ross's Gaut,\nA new Pinnace, 22 feet Keel by 7 feet Beam, with a House in the center, laying under a Shed at Mr. M'Swain's Bungelow, near the Hospital.\nA Fourteen Oared Budgrow, Pinnace built, lying at Chaund-paul Gaut,\nFeb. 26, 1780.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-02-26/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14kHokzHfBxISZ9V69jUCLH48Pu7-RCmb/view", "text": "infantry under Sir James Biard; the\n2nd Battalion of the 71st, under\nHon. Col. Maitland, composed\nthe left and center; the grenadiers\nand some cavalry were formed in the\nrear, at some distance, in file of re-\nserve, or second line. On the part\nof the rebels, General Elbert hastily\nmade a disposition on their left of the\nfew continental troops they had with\nthem, (the broken remains of the\nGeorgia brigade) and with a pretty\ngood countenance moved forward to\nattack the light infantry, who were\nthen advancing, and give time to the\nrest of their troops to form behind.\nSir James Baird then ordering\nhis battalion of about 300 light infan-\ntry to charge briskly with the bayonet,\ntheir body was quickly routed, and\nthrown in the utmost confusion upon\nthose in the rear: at this moment\nColonel Maitland making a rapid\nmove of the 71st, compleated the rout\nof this wing, and every future act of\nresistance was performed by indivi-\nduals, rather in a state of desperation,\nthan with any settled resolution of of-\nfence. The greater part betook them-\nselves to a morass, through which it\nwas not deemed prudent to allow our\npeople to pursue.\n\nMean time their right wing find-\ning that from the contraction of our\nfront it did not extend fully along their\nfront, instantly filed off by our left,\nand by that means a considerable\nbody, with their Generals Ash, and\nBoryen, escaped untouched to a ferry\nin our rear, over which they were\ntransported in a flat chap (as we have\nsince understood about to be employed\nin bringing them some artillery. Col.\nMaitland having originally placed him-\nself at the head of the reserve, the ear-\nly flight of the rebels did not give him\nan opportunity of coming with that\nbody into action.\n\nTheir strength I cannot ascertain\nwith any precision, they were called\n(and indeed their commissioner of\nprovisions (now our prisoner) says\nso) Our whole force did not ex-\nceed 1000, of which only the light in-\nfantry were, properly speaking, en-\ngaged.\n\nThe number killed upon the field\nwas not very many, though I think\nthe loss in the morass and in swim-\nming the river must be considerable,\nand I presume those who were fortun-\nate to escape this way, will make the\nbest of their way home, without de-\nmanding a formal leave.\n\nOne brass piece of cannon, and\nthree iron swivels moved upon field\ncarriages, with a number of colours,\nfell into our hands; one of the last\nis a fine one, now flies in the company\nof our battalion, which Sir James, in\nhis way, calls his bloody flag.\n\nI need not tell you that he fully\nsupported his former character upon\nthis occasion; his activity had how-\never like to have proved fatal to him,\nhaving by speed of feet come up with\na fellow who was by long strides get-\nting off before us, he required him to\n\nsurrender, but the villian turning\nshort round, presented his piece full\nin his face, which Sir James fortun-\nately turned aside with his hand, and\nit went off without doing him any\nother damage than burning the hair\nof one side of his head.\"\n\nExtract of a letter from an officer on\nboard the Jupiter man of war, of\n50 guns, commanded by Capt.\nReynolds.\n\n\"On Sunday, April 4, we set sail\nfrom Plymouth Sound to cruize in\nthe Bay Biscay; and to watch the\nmotions of the French fleet) with a\nfresh gale at N. E.\n\n\"On Tuesday we saw a sail to\nwindward, about thirty leagues from\nUshant, hoisting English colours; but\nwe suspecting there was something in\nthe wind, cut and cleared away for\naction. At half past one, A. M.\ncame up to her, when she hailed us,\nhoisted French colours, and ordered\nus to strike; but we, like bold heroes\nthat would either, conquer or die,\ngave them a broadside which they re-\nturned very smart, being a 74 gun ship,\n(the Le Don) and 890 men. At three,\nA. M. a very smart engagement be-\ngan, in which we played our part very\nwell, for we killed and wounded her\n495 men, and they killed and wound-\ned 69 men: but for all that we fought\nbravely, and I don't doubt but we\nshould have taken her, but fortune\nwas not on our side; for at six o'clock,\nA. M. we saw another sail bearing\ndown upon us, which proved to be\nthe La Die Maria, of 74 guns, and\n940 men, who gave us a most dread-\nful broadside, which killed us several\nmen, and wounded Captain Reynolds\nin three places; but for all that he\nkept his ground, and the officers like-\nwise behaved manfully; but both ships\nfiring upon us, and we not having any\nmore ammunition left, nor men to\nstand to the guns, were obliged to\nstrike, after five hours engagement,\nin which we lost both killed and\nwounded 123 men, and our hull and\nrigging were shot all to pieces. Their\nships were mauled most terribly, for\nwe got a-stern of them, and raked them\nfore and aft, they not being able to\nbring their guns to bear upon us.\nThe Le Don had her main and mizen\nmasts shot away, and the Maria was\nvery much battered. The Le Don\nhad 320 killed, and 75 wounded;\nand the Maria had 75 killed, and 121\nwounded. They have carried us into\nBrest, where they make us work at\nShip-building, &c. but we are treated\nwith much humanity, and our sick\nare taken a great deal of care of. Our\nCapt. is in a fair way of recovery,\nthough he received eight Wounds in\ndifferent parts of the Body.\"\n\nCALCUTTA.\n\nOn Wednesday Evening arrived in\nTown, Brig. Gen. Giles Stibbert,\nwith his first Aid de Camp, Captain\nPeter Murray; he breakfasted on\nThursday Morning at the Governor\nGeneral's, and was saluted from the\nFort with 13 Guns.\n\nMr. Francis Fouke is appointed to\nthe office of Resident at Benares, in\nthe room of Mr. Graham, recalled.\n\nMr. Stephen Bayard late an Assist-\nant in the General department, is ap-\npointed Paymaster to the Troops serv-\ning under Brig. Gen. Goddard, in\nthe room of Mr. Dundassoa, suppos-\ned to be lost in the Happy, a missing\nVessell belonging to Bombay.\n\nMr. Harwood is called to the Pre-\nsidency, to fill up the vacancy in the\nBoard of Trade, occasioned by the\ndeath of the late Mr. Hurst.\n\nExtract of a Letter from the Malabar\nCoast; Jan. 23, 1780.\n\n\"There is a small French Snow,\nat Goa, that came from Mabratas a-\nbout three Months ago, part of her\nCrew in a Boat took the Mahmudy\nSavoy, Antone Perez, Master; the\n16th of Dec. in Mangalore Road and\ncarried her to Goa: this Vessell passed\nAnjengo in March last from Achain,\nI hear the French are fitting out the\nSnow and Mahmudy Savoy, perhaps\nto cruize. I request you will mention\nthis circumstance to all English Ves-\nsels bound up the Coast.\n\nThe affairs at Tellicherry are just\nin the same situation as when I last\nwrote you, Capt. Macleod, who was\nso dangerously wounded, is said to be\nin a fair way of recovery.\"\n\nOn the 21st arrived here, his Ma-\njesty's Ship. Sertain, with dispatches\nfrom the Admiral at Madras.\n\nThe Proprietor, begs leave to in-\nform the Public, that he has been o-\nbliged to omit the Insertion of several\nthings for want of room, but they\nshall have a place in our next. He\nalso returns thanks to his Correspon-\ndents for their friendly Intelligences,\nand hopes to be honoured with their\nfuture favours.\n\nMARRIED. Last Saturday, at Cos-\nimbuzar, the Hon. David Anstruther,\nLieutenant of the Yellow, to Miss\nDonaldson of that place, a young\nLady of Beauty and infinite accom-\nplishments.\n\nDIED. On Thursday last, George\nHurst, Esq;\n\n*_* Mr. AURIOL, presents his\nCompliments to the Ladies and Gen-\ntlemen who intend to honour him\nwith their company at Mr. MOORE's\nGardens on Tuesday evening, and\nrequests that they will be pleased to\norder their Coachmen to drive on the\nleft Hand side of the Tank, in their\nway up to the House, and return on\nthe opposite side to a stand appointed\nwithout the Garden; otherwise he\nfears there will be much confusion a-\nmong the Horses at the time of the\nFire-works, and a want of Room for\nthe Carriages. Mr. AURIOL also\nbegs the favour of the Ladies and\nGentlemen to take only one Servant\neach, and to furnish such Servant with\na Card or Ticket, in order to gain\nhim admittance. Feb. 26, 1780,\n\n*_* Lost at the Masquerade last\nNight, an Opera Fan; whoever will\nbring it to Mr, John Ferguson's shall\nbe handsomely rewarded. Feb. 26.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-02-26/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14kHokzHfBxISZ9V69jUCLH48Pu7-RCmb/view", "text": "POET's CORNER.\n\nFor the CALCUTTA GAZETTE.\n\n(Intended for the last Paper)\n\nTo the Author of the Lines addressed to a Gentleman, overset with a young Lady, &c.\n\nWHEN a flam you intend for the Press,\nBeware how the subject you strain;\nFor believe me it cannot do less,\nThen bitterly aggravate pain.\nIf Chloe' in falling was bruiz'd!\nIf Phaeton stuck in the mire!\nSay how cou'd these two be amus'd,\nWith all your Poetical fire?\nLet gentleness then be the way,\nThe anguish of Chloe' to sooth;\nMake neither to satire a prey,\nBut say that the roads were unsmooth.\nNow Phaeton the reins doth resign,\nAnd Venus succeeds to his seat;\nThe glad Steeds shall own her divine,\nAnd draw like her Doves, safe and fleet. Z. A.\n\nW A N T E D.\n\nA Pair of good sound Turkey Horses, that has been used to a Chariot; they must be steady and quiet. Any Gentleman having such a Pair to dispose of, may hear of a Purchaser, by applying to the Printer.\n\nLOST, or supposed to be taken away in a Mistake, on Sunday the 20th of last Month, from the House of Mr. Brightman, in the Murgoy Hattah, a Cane belonging to Mr. De Couto; the Head is Gold, Chased, something too large for the Cane; the Cane is of a pale hue, much resembling the colour of Sandle Wood, in length from the extremes, about four Feet. If taken away by any Gentleman in a mistake, please to send it to the House of Mr. Brightman, or to M. De Couto behind the Herring-berry, and it will be thankfully received: Or, if the Servant of any Gentleman has taken it, (supposing it to be his Master's) and will bring it as above, he shall receive a reward of one Gold Mohur.\nFeb. 19, 1780.\n\nCHINA GOODS fresh imported, by the Success, Galley.\n\nOn Tuesday next the 29th Inst. WILL be Sold at Public Outcry, by Mr. DONALD, at his Auction Room, near the Court-House.\n\nBest Hyson Tea, in Half-pecul Chests. PLAIN AND FLOWERED SILKS of Fashionable Colours. Also, a Pair of MARBLE SLABS, ornamented with beautiful Landscapes, in Mosae Work; with a great variety of other Articles.\n\nConditions of sale as usual.\n\nON the same Day. the 29th Inst will be sold, the Snow Speedwell, lately arrived from Pegu, burthen about 250 Tons, and of an easy draught of Water, only drawing when laden, between 8 and 9 Feet. An inventory of her stores to be seen at DONALD's Auction Room.\n\nConditions of Sale,\n\nFor Sicca Rupees, the Vessel to be delivered to the Purchaser on payment of the amount, which must be within 10 Days of the time of sale, or on failure, she will be re-sold for account of, and at the expence of the the first Purchaser, the Sale to begin at 10 o'Clock. Feb. 26, 1780.\n\nOn Friday the 3d of March, will be Sold at Public Auction, by Mr. DONALD, at his Auction Room, near the Court House.\n\nA HOUSE and GARDEN at Bandell The House consists of four Rooms and a large Veranda, on the East and South sides; and the Garden measures about 16 Bigahs of Ground the whole surrounded with a high Brick Wall, and planted with a number of Mango, Orange, Lime, Coco-nut, Plantain and other Trees. It is situate near the Church, and next Door but one, to the Southwar of Mr. La Sonde's. The Premise may be viewed at any time before the Sale. Conditions.\n\nFor Sicca Rupees. The Premise to be paid for, within 10 Days of the time of Sale, and on payment Possession will be given; on failure the House and Garden will be re-sold, for account, and at the expence of the first Purchaser.\nFeb. 26, 1780.\n\nAt Mr. BONDFIELD's AUCTION ROOM, Opposite the Armenian Church.\n\nON Monday next the 28th Inst. will be sold by Public Auction, (for Ready Money in Sicca Rupees,) A large Upper-room House in the Laul Bazaar, and opposite the House of Mr. Le Blanc. The House consists of two Halls and three Bed Rooms with two Coach Houses, Stabling, for five Horses, Cook-room, Dispence and other conveniencies, the House has lately had a thorough repair, and the out Houses are all new; the Ground measuring about one Bigah.\n\nA L S O.\n\nA large Garden, situated behind the House, now occupied by John Carmichael, Esq; two new Dwelling Houses built thereon, with several kinds of Vegitable and Fruit Trees, with a large Tank, the Ground measuring about 4 Bigahs, (more or less.)\n\nHalf the amount to remain on Mortgage, if agreeable to the Purchaser. Feb. 26, 1780.\n\nMr. ROBERT DUNCAN\n\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Public, through the vehicle of Mr. Hicky's Gazette, that he has for Sale by Private Contract, the following Articles, viz. Jewelry, consisting of Rings, Seals, Gold Snuff Boxes, Gold Watches, Gold Watch Keys, &c. Pearls of various sorts, Shauls and Shaul Handkerchiefs, Old Madera Wine, in Pipes, half Pipes and Bottles, Coniac Brandy, Red Gin and Anniseed Water, Silk Carpets, elegant Piller Candlesticks Plated, China Luttrings, Sugar Candy in Tubs and Loaf Sugar, Mocco Coffee, Madras long Cloath and Palampores, Madras Chintz and Marchoys. Also a Dark Bay Turkey Horse, warranted sound, about four Years old, and about fifteen Hands high, free from vice. Two Budgerows, one of Sixteen and the other of Ten Oars. Also, a Garden House pleasantly situated, at Bootaconnah, and a variety of other Articles, For Particulars, please to apply as above.\nFeb. 26, 1780.\n\nAt Mr. DUNCAN's Auction Room, Near the late Mrs. Ross's Gaut;\n\nOn Tuesday the 29th Inst. and Friday the 3d of March next.\n\nWILL be Sold by Public Auction, at 10 o'Clock in the Forenoon, the following Articles,\n\nViz. Fine and Coarse long Cloath, do. Chintz, Marchoys and Pallampores, Jewelry consisting of Necklaces, Watches, &c. China Luttrings of different sorts, Damasks, Shauls and Shaul Handkerchiefs, Buroes and Book-cases, Wax Candles, Red Gin Madera Wine, in Pipes and Bottles; Anniseed Water in Chests and Cherry Brandy, Sattees, plated Candlesticks, Earth, Wood and Linseed Oils; Paints in Keggs, Cork Jackets, Broad Cloath, Silk Carpets large and small, Sheathing Boards, Choir Cables, Danish and English Anchors, stocked & unstocked, Red Bunting, Danish Canvas, Loaf Sugar, a Paper and Cloath Press, Silver Twizer Cases, Door Locks, and a variety of other Articles.\n\nConditions as usual.\nFeb. 26, 1780.\n\nTO be Lett, a Garden House situate at Bread and Cheese Bungalo, opposite the great Tree, and forms the angle of the two Roads formerly belonging to Mr. Thomas Griffith, deceased. The House is spacious, having two Halls, two Verandots, & six Rooms raised from the Ground six or seven Steps; the out Offices, &c. all of Brick. For particulars apply to Mr. LEWIS DA COSTA.\nFeb. 5. 1780.\n\nCALCUTTA: Printed by J. A. HICKY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-03-04", "date": "1780-03-04", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-03-04/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14jHWDMPwMaI0HqS_0s07B0yipXBdZYcG/view", "text": "HICKY'S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nSaturday March the 4th, 1780. [No. VI.]\n\nFOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.\nENGLAND.\nLondon, July 6,\nAbstract of a Bill, now depending in the House of Peers, for removing difficulties with respect to the more speedy Manning of his Majesty's Navy.\n\nTHE Bill recites that by several Acts of Parliament Persons under certain descriptions are protected from being impressed into his Majesty's Sea service. It also recites that it is equally just and expedient and should not be used to obstruct the public defence, in an arduous and difficult juncture. Therefore the Bill enacts that so much of an act of Queen Anne, for the encouragement of Seamen and better management of Navigation and security of the Coal Trade as grants any protection to any Apprentice or other Person from being impressed into his Majesty's Sea service and also an act of the 13th of his late Majesty for the encouragement of Marines and Seamen to Navigate Merchant Ships, or other Ships or Vessels and also so much of an act of his present Majesty for the better supplying the Cities of London and Westminster with Fish, as grants any protection to the Persons therein described from being impressed and also so much of an Act of the 11th year of his present Majesty for the better support and establishment of the Green-Land and Whale Fishery, as grants the like protection to persons therein described shall be and the same are hereby declared to be of no force or effect during the space of 5 Calendar Months, from the 16th of June, 1779. It further enacts that no person shall be sued for impressing or causing to be impressed, within the time aforesaid any person for his Majesty's service at Sea contrary to the provisions of the before enacted Acts.\n\nThe annual Revenue which will be demanded of the East India Company, as rent for their territorial acquisitions is fixed at one Million a year permanent revenue, but three Millions for the 7 next years.\n\nCALCUTTA.\nWe have the pleasure to find that Sir Edward Hughes, Commander in chief of all his Majesty's Ships in India, who it was said had suffered in his health during the Voyage, is perfectly well at Madras.\n\nMessrs. J. Chalcroft, Wm. Cunningham, John Craigie, James Hunter, John Ferguson, Robt. Johnson, John Reid, A. Carnegie and George Boyd, assistant Surgeons, have been promoted to the rank of full Surgeons.\n\nExtract of a Letter from the Malabar Coast, dated Jan. 23.\n\"It is reported that Futtee Sung has entered into a treaty with General Goddard: Futtee Sung is one of the Guykwaar Family and son of Damajee who is dead; this Family has divided half the Gusherat Province between them and the Peshwa, the People we are now at War with; Futtee Sung was joined with them the last War, or the Campaign under Keating, and Govind Row, brother to Futtee was with Ragobah or us. I know them both personally and have been in their Capitals, they are (or rather Futtee Sung is) powerful, they can raise a good body of Horse, some Foot, and bring twenty or thirty Pieces of Cannon into the Field; their Finances are flourishing, and Treasury full: In short, if Futtee Sung joins us and acts heartily, his alliance is of great consequence: But alas! he is a Maratta, and his faith not much to be depended on.\n\nThe Ladies of Calcutta are desirous through the channel of this Paper, to intimate to the Retailers of China Cargoes, more particularly of Silks, and other Articles proper for their wear, that it would be more consistent with Mercantile fairness to display their Goods to the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Town in general, before they permit Taylors and other Shopkeepers, (at hours too early for them) to select all the choice assortments, in order to dispose of them hereafter, at an enhanced and exorbitant rate: Ladies and Gentlemen giving as good a price for their purchases as Taylors, are rather preferably entitled to the prior choice; and, also to observe to them, that if this unfair practice be continued, they are determined not to give themselves the trouble of attending their sales.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Fort St. George, Jan. 18, 1780.\n\"We lett Portsmouth the 7th of March 1779, with Sir Edward Hughs K. B. rear Admiral of the Red, and four Ships of 74, five of 64, one of 50, and one of 40 Guns each; two Sloops of 14 Guns each, two Bombs and two Bomb Tenders, eight Transports with Troops, and 13 India Ships, with the 73d a Highland regiment on Board, commanded by Lord McCleod, and about 600 Recruits for the Company. We staid three Weeks at Madera to Water and take in Wine, then proceeded to take the Island of Goree, but alas! when we came there, found the French had deserted it about two Months before, and left only a few old Guns and Stores, with three small old Vessels of very little value; there were two French Ships of 64 and two of 44 Guns each, on this service, who carried the Inhabitants and their Property, with all the Military and Stores to Senegal and Gambia, which two Places they took possession of, as our People there were very few and sickly; after this these French Ships went to the West Indies. Sir Edward took possession of the Island and left there, one 74 gun Ship, one of 44, one Sloop, two Bombs, two Bomb Tenders and eight Transports with the Welch Volunteers, who are to retake Senegal and Gambia. Two Ships of 74 Guns left us before we arrived at Madera, and the Warwick of 50 Guns was dispatched from thence on the 12th of April for, St. Helena, to convoy our Ships home. We sailed from Goree the 12th of May and arrived at the Cape of Good Hope the 29th of July where we staid 'till the 4th of November and then proceeded on our Voyage for this place. The 9th of October 6 India Ships joined us at the Cape, and the 12th of December the Superbe, (the Admiral's Ship) being very sickly, obliged him to shift his Flag to the Worcester, and dispatch the Superbe and Eagle to Madras, so that our number arrived here this day, is 7 Men of War and 9 India Ships, Madras.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-03-04/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14jHWDMPwMaI0HqS_0s07B0yipXBdZYcG/view", "text": "We are informed that Norton Naylor, Esq; Attorney to the Hon. Company was taken into custody last Thursday morning, by an order from the supreme Court of Judicature and confined in the Jail of Calcutta, the particulars of which we have not as yet heard.\n\nLast night was performed at the Theatre in CALCUTTA to a crowded and brilliant Audience, the COMEDY of the Foundling with the Farce of like Master like Man. The principal Characters was amazingly well performed and met with uncommon applause from the Boxes and Pit.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Lucknaw.\n\"On Saturday the 19th Ult. a Match was run on Jellalabid Plain, between Capt. Mordaunt's bay Horse Meotey, and Capt. Harvey's gray Horse, the best of three three mile heats, and won by the latter. Considerable bets were depending, and the odds in running the first heat were three to one in favour of Capt. Mordaunt's.\n\nHis Majesty's Frigate Coventry, and the Nancy Ketch, one of the Bengal fighting Vessels, are now at Fort St. George, under dispatch for Suez, where they are to demand a free passage for all Packets, to or from, England, and to adjust the differences with the Turkish Government.\n\nThe following is a list of the Company's Ships arrived at Madras, under convoy of Sir Edward Hughes: The Halfwell, Capt. Richard Pierce, Earl of Oxford, John White; Duke of Grafton, Samuel Bull; Atlas, Allen Cooper; Fox, John Blackburn, Earl Sandwich, Charles Dear; Free Britton. Thomas Timbull; Granby, J. Johnson; Norfolk, Sam. Bonham. The Walpole arrived on the 16th of Jan. The Resolution and Hawke were permitted to proceed to Bombay, and we have great reason to suppose the Prime is also gone to that place, having given the Admiral the slip near S. Paul's.\n\nThe Norfolk is detained at Madras to be dispatched from thence for Europe, in company with the General Barker, Ganges and Earl Talbot.\n\nSir Edward Vernon and capt. Marslow have taken their passage in the Norfolk, all the men of War being kept in India.\n\nThe following Men of War are now at Madras, viz.\n-Ships, Commanders, Guns Men\nSuperbe, Sir Ed. Hughes; 74 650\nExeter, Capt. King; 64 500\nBellisle, Barber; 64 500\nWorcester, Talbot; 64 500\nEagle, Reddall; 64 500\nBurford, Rayner; 64 500\nAsia, Vandeput; 64 500\nRippon, Marlow; 64 500\nCoventry, 28 220\nNymph, Blanket, 18 110\nNancy, Company's Ketch.\n\nThe Court of Directors have been pleased to appoint the following Gentlemen, Cadets for the Bengal Establishment, as per List dated India-House, May 27, 1779, to rank in the following succession, viz. Walker Faucett, Wm. Horne, J. Jones Tulleken, G. A. Sweny, A. Davis, J. Owen, C. Gladwin, M. J. Gilbert, J. Hinchman, A. Stephens, T. Hellyer, T. Long, R. Copper, Wm. Champion, dead; F. Kinlock, abroad; C. Brietzcke, J. C. Newton, T. T. Basset, J. Radcliffe, R. Cowlishaw, C. Middleton, B. Gould, S. Palmer, B. W. Warren, J. Piercy, abroad; T. Harriot, H. N. L. Berkley, E. P. Middleton, W. Croftes, abroad; T. Smith, J. J. Barwick, C. Newport, J. F. Smith.--Lowes abroad; P. Combauld, L. F. Nixon, R. Frith, W. Henderson, J. Humphrys, J. Frazer, J. Duff, W. Hinckelman, T. Greche, G. Elliot, -- Tomkyns, (Not filled up,) C. Crawford, R. J. Yates, C. Dodd, A. Dow, J. Cheap, P. Conlsey, W. Sandyes, T. Liegh, W. Bedell, O. Carey, O. Pecke, F. Burton, G. Dick, A. Murray, R. Fuller, H. Scott, H. Nath, W. Camell, J. Stormer, H. Smith, H. Ibbett, abroad; J. Sinclair, -- Price, T. Freeman. A. Irwin.\n\nMahomed Rezei Cawn, is restored to his Office of Dewan of these Provinces, with all the honours and emoluments annexed to that station.\n\nANECDOTE;\nOf the late celebrated Ned Shuter.\nSHUTER when a little Boy, destitute of Friends and an acquaintance, with Letters, lived at the two Blue Posts in Russel-street, Covent Garden, in which House he drew Beer, and done other Servile work; the House being much frequented by People returning from the different Play Houses, where they called for refreshment: A Company that Supped there one Night, and who wanted a Coach to carry them into the City, sent Shuter to call one; but the Coachman, being informed by the Boy that the fare was for the City, refused to go; they requested Shuter to go a second time, and take the number of the Coach, promising him Six Pence for his trouble, he obeyed their orders, and looked at the number of the Coach, but returned to the Bar in the greatest distress of mind, not daring to return to the Gentlemen who had sent him to take the number, as he knew they would soon discover his want of learning; he communicated this circumstance to the Waiter, and told him that he could explain the number of the Coach to him; that he had remarked it well, that it was two Pots of Beer, a Shillings worth of Punch, and a Paper of Tobacco.--The Waiter who was well versed in those Characters, compared them to figures that most resembled them, found, that the two Pots of Beer when Chalked down formed hooks and a large round O behind them, which answered for the Shillings worth of Punch, the Paper of Tobacco being a one Penny, its character being a 1, if he drew a cross the two Pots of Beer, formed them into two figures of 4, so that with the o behind made 440, which was the number of the Coach.\n\n* * * Lost at the Masquerade Night, an Opera Fan; whoever will bring it to Mr, John Fergusson's shall be handsomely rewarded. Feb. 29.\n\nTo be L E T;\nA GARDEN House, consisting of a Hall Three Rooms and two Virandees; situated on Culpey Road near Ally Pore. For particulars apply to Mr. THOMAS ADAMS. March 4, 1778.\n\nJOHN JONES,\nBEGS leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen, that he will expose to sale, on Monday next at his House near the Council House, the following China Goods, lately imported.\nBest Hyson Tea, in Half-peck Chests;\nSugar Candy in Tubs, 1st sort.\nDo. in Do. 2d do,\nHams,\nCandied Oranges in Tubs,\nSweatmeats in Boxes,\nLutestrings, Plain,\nDo. Striped,\nNankeens,\nBlack Satten,\nGrass Cloath,\nChina Ware,\nMarch 4, 1778.\n\nNOTICE is hereby given to all those who have any legal demands on the Estate of the late Mr. SHUMAN, of Chinsurah deceased are hereby requested to send in the same to Mr. FREDERICK WIEMAN, secretary of the Orphan's Chamber at that place.--Likewise any person indebted to said Estate are desired to pay in the same to the above Gentleman on or before the Twentieth of this instant March 4, 1778.\n\nTURNBULL and MACINTIRE,\nBEG leave respectfully to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta, that they purpose returning to this Settlement by the first Ship from China the ensuing season, and will gladly receive Orders and carefully execute any commission they may be favoured with.\nMergui Hatta, Feb. 25, 1780.\nN. B. Any kind of Silks, Gauzes or Ribbonds, made after Europe Patterns.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-03-04/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14jHWDMPwMaI0HqS_0s07B0yipXBdZYcG/view", "text": "THE Ship, JULIANA TERESA, burthen 250 Tons, Belonging to Mr. BIE, Chief of Serampore, to be let out on Freight. For Particulars, please to enquire of Mr. Peter De Moulines, near the Armenian Church. March 4, 1780.\n\nCalcutta, March 4, 1780.\nMr. PRICE's Victualling-Yard,\nWILL be Sold by Public Auction, on account of the Company, on Saturday the 11th Inst. by Mr. Williamson, Vendu Master, the following stores. Salt Beef and Pork, Arrack, Biscuit, Rice, Doll, Ghee, Suet, Wax and Tallow Candles, Mustard-seed and Coco-nut-oil, empty Casks, Staves, Iron Hoops and Coopers Tools.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 per cent to be forfeited, in case they do not pay for and clear out their respective Lots within ten Days from the day of sale, as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale.\n\nAt the Large GODOWN, lately CROFTS and JOHNSON's, on the Banks of the River, near CHAUND-PAUL GAUT\nWILL be Sold by Public Auction, on Tuesday and Wednesday the 7th and 8th of March ensuing, by Mr. GEORGE WILLIAMSON, Vendu Master, by Order of the Administrators; the Effects of the late Lieut. Col. ALEXANDER DOW; consisting of a House at Midnapore, Inhabited by Mr. RAMUS.\nWearing Apparel, Table Linen, Plate & Fire Arms\nCarriage and Saddle Horses,\nPoultry,\nCamp Furniture,\nKitchen Utensils,\nLiquors,\nChina and Glass Ware,\nFurniture,\nSet of Hindostan Tents.\nPinnace Budgrow,\nStationary,\nAnd a great variety of other Articles.\nSale to begin each Day at 10 o'Clock A. M. precisely.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited in case they do not pay for and clear out their respective Lots within ten Days from the time of Sale, as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale.\nCalcutta, Feb. 29, 1780.\n\nTo be SOLD on the Premises; By Order of the EXECUTORS.\nTHE valuable Effects, of the late GEORGE HURST, Esq; will be sold by Public Auction, by Mr. WILLIAMSON, Vendu Master, on Thursday next the 9th inst. and the following Days, until the whole be disposed of, consisting of Plate, Furniture, Glass, China Ware, Kitchen Utensils, Jewelry, Liquors of various Sorts, Wearing Apparel, Prints and Paintings, Carriages and Horses, Share in the Calcutta Theatre, and a great variety other Article.\nConditions of Sale;\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited in case they do not pay for and clear out their respective Lots within ten Days from the time of Sale, as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale; and by the removal of the Lots to the Old Play House.\nMarch 4, 1780.\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION ROOM. OLD PLAY HOUSE.\nTHE Sale of the remaining part of the Europe Goods, Imported per Ceres, will be continued on Monday next, the 6th of March Inst. consisting of,\nCarriages,\nHounds,\nPointers,\nMaps and Prints,\nSweetmeats,\nSalt and Pickled Tongues,\nBooks,\nShoes and Boots,\nDrugs,\nCards,\nWhite, Red and Sheet Lead,\nSmall Shot,\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited, in case they do not pay for and clear out their respective Lots within ten Days from the Day of Sale. as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale.\nMarch 4, 1780.\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION ROOM. OLD PLAY HOUSE:\nWILL be Sold by Public Auction, on Monday the 6th of March 1780. The Dwelling House built by Capt. Home, situate at the back of Mr. DACRE's House, formerly Occupied by Mr. Newman, and since by Mr. DUNCAN, at the Monthly Rent of 200 Rupees. The Title Deeds are lodged in Mr. WILLIAMSON's Office for inspection.\nConditions of the Sale.\nThe Purchaser to bind himself under the penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited in case he does not within ten Days from the time of Sale pay down one fourth of the Purchase Money, and execute and delivery Deeds for the Mortgage of the said Premises for the remaining three fourths payable in Twelvemonths with Interest at the rate of 8 per Cent per Ann. and further to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by the non Performance of the Agreement and the Re-sale of the Premises.\nMarch 4, 1780.\n\nTo be SOLD, or LETT ready Furnished.\nTHE Garden House belonging to John Richardson, Esq; delightfully and commodiously seated at Ducansore, on the Bank of the River: Any Person desirous of Purchasing or hiring the same, is requested to apply to Mr. Williamson, for further Particulars. Feb. 19, 1780.\n\nMr. WILLIAMSON,\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Public, through the Vehicle of Mr. Hicky's Gazette, that he has for Sale by Private Contract, the following Articles, viz.\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other precious Stones,\nPearls of various Sorts,\nAn Organ with 12 Barrels, which performs several of Handel's Concertoes, with various accompanyments.\nHigh Scented Ottah of Roses,\nRings of different Stones,\nShawls and Shawl Handkerchiefs,\nOld Madera in Pipes and Bottles,\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers.\nCountry and Town Houses,\nWest India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nTwo Pairs of elegant Diamond Ear Rings,\nAn Harpsichord,\nChariots and Pheatons,\nAn Officer's Marque, lined with Gingham,\nShip Book Cases of Mahogany,\nBrandy Fruits,\nPlate,\nLarge Strong Buggy Horses.\nA beautiful bright Sorrel Hunter, known by the name of Fame, formerly the property of Mr. Bruer, warranted free from blemish,\nA dark Dun Saddle Horse, of a high cast, about fourteen hands high, just arrived.\nA fourteen Oar'd Pinnace built Budgroe, lying at Mrs. Ross's Gaut,\nA new Pinnace, 22 feet Keel by 7 feet Beam, with a House in the center, laying under a Shed at Mr. McSwain's Bungelow, near the Hospital.\nA Fourteen Oared Budgrow, Pinnace built, lying at Chaund-paul Gaut.\nFeb. 26, 1780.\n\nMess. WILLIAMS and TAYLOR;\nTAKE this method to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen that the Cargo of the Favourite, Capt. Parks, just arrived from China; consisting of the following Articles, will be sold by them on Monday next.\nPlain Lutestrings,\nFlowered do.\nSattins,\nGauze,\nNankeens,\nRibbands,\nGrass Cloath,\nTea,\nSugar Candy,\nHams,\nSweetmeats, and variety of other Articles.\nLikewise variety of Europe Articles, by the Ceres. Feb. 26, 1780.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-03-04/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14jHWDMPwMaI0HqS_0s07B0yipXBdZYcG/view", "text": "POET'S CORNER.\nFor the CALCUTTA GAZETTE.\nOn a Late MARRIAGE.\n\nTHISSILLA, late joined to a modish young fellow,\nHe was styled in the Paper Lieutenant of Yellow,\nWhich in praise of the fair, is as much as to say,\nThat, with them, 'tis the Yellow Boys carry the Day,\nTAKKAH GOLD-MOHUR.\n\nNOW shooting o'er the flood his fervid Blaze,\nThe red brow'd Sun withdraws his beamey Rays,\nCalm Twilight now his drowsy Mantle spreads,\nAnd shade on shade, the gloom still deepning sheds,\nThe Moon, full orb'd, forsakes her Watery Cave,\nAnd lifts her lovely head above the Wave,\nThe snow'y splendors of her modest Ray,\nStreams o'er the glistening Waves, and quivering play,\nAround her, glittering on the Heaven's arch'd Brow,\nUnnumber'd Stars, unclos'd in Azure, glow,\nThick as the Dew-drops of the rosy Dawn,\nOr May flowers crowding o'er the Daisy Lawn!\nThe Canvass whitens in the silver Beam,\nAnd with a paler red the Pendants gleam;\nThe masts tall Shadow, tremble o'er the deep,\nThe peaceful Winds an holy silence keep;\nThe Watch man's Coral, ecchoed from the Prows,\nAlone at times awake the still Repose.\nC.\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail,\nAT the Red Godown in the Radaa Baazar, the following Articles, viz.\nSALT BEEF and PORK, in Tierces and half Tierces.\nHUMPS, TONGUES and HOGS FACES; in small Casks.\nOLD RUM, in Casks or Bottles.\nSOFT SUGAR and SUGAR CANDY.\nWAX CANDLES, of the very best sort.\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nCOARSE SILK or JUTE, in Bales of 5 Maunds.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars had from Mr. GODESCREY, at Mr. TOUCHET's.\n\nTo be LET or SOLD,\nFOUR Houses at Hoogly, about 10 Corse from Calcutta.\nFirst, an elegant modern built House, lately inhabited by Major Baggs, with a large Garden and compleat Offices.\nSecond, A large House in the Morisco taste, known by the name of the Fowzdars House, with accommodations for Europeans, made by Mess. Graham, Lushington, and other European Gentlemen, who inhabited it; together with large buildings well calculated to carry on a Factory.\nThe above two Houses have the finest command of the River of any Houses in Bengal.\nThirdly, Another large House in Morisco taste, lately built, with large out Houses, fit to carry on a Manufactory.\nFourth, A small upper Room House, usualy inhabited by Mr. Motte's, Writer: but last by the Dewan Allumchund.\nFor farther Particulars, enquire of Mr. TOUCHET.\nFeb. 12, 1780.\n*_* To be Let or Sold, a large 24 Oar'd Budgroe, enquire as above.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA Pair of young Phaeton Horses, warranted Sound. Enquire of Mr. William Fenwick.\nFeb. 19.\n\nLOST, or supposed to be taken away in a Mistake, on Sunday the 20th of last Month, from the House of Mr. Brightman, in the Murgey Hastah, a Cane belonging to Mr. De Couto; the Head is Gold, Chased, something too large for the Cane; the Cane is of a pale hue, much resembling the colour of Sandle Wood, in length from the extremes, about four Feet. If taken away by any Gentleman in a mistake, please to send it to the House of Mr. Brightman, or to Mr. De Couto behind the Herring-berry, and it will be thankfully received: Or, if the Servant of any Gentleman has taken it, (supposing it to be his Master's) and will bring it as above, he shall receive a reward of one Gold Mohur.\nFeb. 19, 1780.\n\nTO be Lett, a Garden House, situate at Bread and Cheese Bungalo, opposite the great Tree, and forms the angle of the two Roads, formerly belonging to Mr. Thomas Griffith, deceased. The House is spacious, having two Halls, two Varandoes, & six Rooms raised from the Ground six or seven Steps; the out Offices, &c. all of Brick. For particulars apply to Mr. LEWIS DE COSTA.\nFeb. 5, 1780.\n\nWANTED.\nA Pair of good sound Turkey Horses, that has been used to a Chariot; they must be steady and quiet. Any Gentleman having such a Pair to dispose of, may hear of a Purchaser, by applying to the Printer.\n\nAt Mr. DUNCAN's Auction Room,\nNear the late Mrs. Ross's Gaut.\nOn Tuesday and Friday the 8th and 11th Insts.\nWILL be Sold by Public Auction, at 10 o'Clock in the Forenoon, the following Articles,\nViz. Fine and Coarse long Cloath, do. Chintz, Marchoys and Pallampores, Jewelery consisting of Necklaces, Rings, Watches, &c. China Lustring of different sorts, Damasks, do. Shauls and Shaul Handkerchiefs, Bureaus and Book-cases, White Cossimbuzar Goothers, Diamond Pipes half Pipes and Bottles; Anniseed Water and Cherry Brandy, Silver Twizer Cases, Door Locks, Tobacco Pipes and Mocco Coffee, fine Cossimbuzar Goothers, Diamond Rings, Earth, Wood and Linseed Oils; Paints in Keggs, Cork Jackets, Broad Cloath, Silk Carpets, large and small, Sheathing Boards, Choir Cables, Danish and English Anchors, stocked and unstocked, do. Canvas, Red Bunting, Distilling Glasses, Loaf Sugar, a Paper and Cloath Press, Plated Candlesticks, White Wine Vinegar, in half Pipes and Bottles, Gold Snuff Boxes, large and small Pearls, and variety of other Articles.\nConditions as usual.\nMarch 4, 1780.\n\nMr. ROBERT DUNCAN\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Public, through the vehicle of Mr. Hicky's Gazette, that he has for Sale by Private Contract, the following Articles, viz. Jewelery, consisting of Rings, Seals, Watch Keys, Ear-rings, Necklaces, &c. Pearls of various sorts, Shauls and Shaul Handkerchiefs, Old Madera Wine in Pipes, half Pipes and Bottles, Coniac Brandy and Anniseed Water, China Ware and China Lustrings, Danish Anchors stocked and unstocked, Coir Cables, a half bred Turkey Horse of a Dark Bay, warranted sound and free from vice, about fifteen Hands high. An Iron-gray Horse, warranted sound, about fourteen and half Hands high, and about eight Years old. Two Budgerows, one of Sixteen and the other of Ten Oars. A very pleasant Garden House, situate at Bootaconnah, and a variety of other Articles, For Particulars, please to apply as above.\nMarch 4, 1780.\n\nCALCUTTA: Printed by J. A. HICKY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-03-11", "date": "1780-03-11", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-03-11/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14ipkZXt7j2MkgDC6_usJzXsJb6qEIGc5/view", "text": "HICKY'S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nSaturday March the th, 11 1780.\n[No. VII.]\n\nFOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.\n\nF R A N C E.\nPiris, March 29, 1779.\nON the 28th the Fleet un-der the Marquis de Vaudreuil, composed of the following Vessells, le Fendant of 74 Guns, le Sphinx of 74 Guns, and la Resolu and la Nymph, two Frigates, with two Cutters, arrived at Senegal. On the 30th the Fendant, anchored before Fort St. Louis, built on the Island of that name, protected by an arm of the Sea, and a neck of Land, which rendered it inaccessible, but by en-tering the River. The Fort fired off a few Cannon in return to a Volley from the Ship, and immediately hoist-ing a White Flag, demanded a capi-tulation. Nevertheless, the rest of the Fleet which was anchored at the mouth of the River, prepared to pass the Bar, which is exceedingly difficult and often impractible; but the tide not permitting them to enter the Ri-ver that Day, the Troops were land-ed on the Continental side, where they passed the night; the next day they were re-embarked, and reached the Isle of St. Louis, where the Duc de Lauzan received the capitulation which was presented to him by Mr. Stenton; Governor for his Britannic Majesty. The garrison was imme-diately made Prisoners of War, and the King's Troops took possession of the Fort and other establishments be-longing to the English. There were taken in the Fort twenty-six Brass Cannon, fifty-six Iron ditto, ten Mortars, and eight Swivels.\n\nOur East India Company are in the utmost consternation at losing Pondi-cherry: They have stopped shiping any more goods for the East Indies, and the ship owilers have turned most of their Shiping to other uses, until the Company shall have occasion for them again; the loss the Company has sustained since hostiliteis com-menced, is estimated at upwards of one million and a half sterling.\n\nChandernagore supplied the French East India Company with the produce of Bengal, and Pondicherry with that of the Coromandel Coast, in like manner as Calcutta and Madras sup-ply the English. By the loss of both these places our Company is entirely ruined.\n\nE N G L A N D.\n\nThe King has been pleased to con-fer the honour of the most honourable order of the Bath upon Hector Munro Esq; Major-general of his Majesty's forces in the East Indies.\n\nThe Crew of the Somerset Man of War which was lost on Cape Codd, are at Boston, Prisoners, and are soon to be sent in a cartel to Hallifax.—The Americans saved the Guns of the Somerset, and a large quantity of stores, particularly two complete suits of Sails.\n\nSt. Lucia, taken by the English, is but seven Leagues from Martinico, and the like number from Antigua, and has the finest harbour in the West Indies.\n\nMonday, in the Common Pleas at Guildhall. a Sailor recovered 100l. against one of his Officers, on an action of ill treatment in the course of a voyage.\n\nThe following extraordinary fact, taken from authentic records, ex-hibits such a picture of inflexible virtue, as rivals the most boasted account handed down to posterity of the Greek or Roman examples of justice.\n\nIN the year 1526, James Lynch Fitz Stephen; Merchant, being elected Mayor of Galway, in Ire-land, sent his only Son, Commander of one of his Ships to Bilboa in Spain; for a cargo of Wine — Former dealings at this place were the means of recommending the fa-ther's credit, which young Lynch took advantage of to secret the money for his own use, which his father en-trusted him with for the purchase of the cargo: The Spaniard, who sup-plied him on this occasion, sent his nephew with him to Ireland, to re-ceive the debt, and establish a further correspondence: The young men, who were much of an age, sailed to-gether with that seeming satisfaction which congenial situations generally create among mankind. Open and generous, the Spaniard anticipated the pleasure which he should enjoy with such a friend, in a place which has ever been remarkable for its hos-pitality to strangers of all nations.\nThe ship proceeded on her voyage, and as every day must bring them nearer the place of destination, and discover the fraud intended by Lynch, he conceived the diabolical resolution of throwing his friend overboard. After sounding the sen-timents of the hands on board, he brought the major part of them over to his purpose, by promise of reward, and the rest by fear. On the night of the fifth day, the unfortunate Spaniard was violently seized in his bed, and thrown overbord. A few days more brought them to port; his father and friends received him with joy, and in a short time bestowed a sufficient capi-tal to set him up in business: Securi-ty had lulled every sense of danger, and he proposed for a beautiful girl, the daughter of a neighbour, in mar-riage. His terms were accepted, and the day appointed, which was to crown his yet successful v laing, when one of the sailors who had been with him on the voyage to Spain, took ill, and finding himself at the point of death, sent for the father, and communicated a full relation of the horrid deed his son had committed on the high seas: The father, though struck speechless with astonishment and grief, at length shook off the feelings which wring the parent to natural partiality. \"Justice shall take its course,\" said the indignant Magistrate; and he, within, a few minutes had his son seized with the rest of the crew, and threw them into prison: They all confessed the crime; a criminal process was made out against them, and in a few days a small town in Ireland beheld a sight unparalleled by very few instances in the history of mankind; a father sitting in judge-ment, like another Lucius Junius Brutus; on his son! And, like him too, condemning him to die as a sacri-fice to public justice! If the Almighty looks down with pleasure on the vir-tues of mankind; here was an action worthy of approbation.—a father con-signing his son to an ignominious death, and tearing away all the bonds of paternal affection, where the laws of nature were violated, and justice demanded the blow! =W= [ILL]\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-03-11/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14ipkZXt7j2MkgDC6_usJzXsJb6qEIGc5/view", "text": "other but your wretched father your Judge (said the inflexible magistrate) I might have dropped a tear over my child's misfortunes, and solicited for his life, though stained with murder--but you must die!--these are the last drops which shall quench the sparks of nature--- and if you dare hope, implore that heaven may not shut the gates of mercy on the destroyer of his fellow-creature.”\n\nHe was led back to prison, and a short time appointed for his execution. Amazement sat on the face of every one within this little community, which at most did not consist of more than three thousand people. The relations of the unhappy culprit surrounded the father; they conjured him by all the solicitude of nature and compassion, to spare his son. His wretched mother, whose name was Blake, flew in distraction to the heads of her own family, and at length prevailed on them, for the honour of their house, to rescue her from the ignominy his death must bring on their name. They armed to deliver him from prison; when his father being informed of their intention, had him conveyed to his own house, which he surrounded with the officers of justice.—He made the executioner fasten the rope to his neck: “You have little time to live, my son, said he—let the care of your soul employ the few moments—take the last embrace of your unhappy Father.”—He ordered the rope to be well secured to a Window, and compelled the Constables to throw the body out—a few minutes put an end to his existance.—Under the Window in Lombard-street, to this day, a skull and bones, carved in black marble, is to be seen, which the father put as a memento mori.\n\nCALCUTTA.\n\nExtract of a Letter from an Officer belonging to Col. Harper's Detachment.\n\n“I have not been in a House since I last wrote to you, and what is worse we are in the greatest want of Provisions, being able to procure but very scanty supplies in this barren Country; the Detachment made one effort more to go to Adoni, but after Marching four Days, were ordered to return; so that it is now imagined we shall break up.\n\n“Lieut. Col. Brown, with 500 European Infantry, a Company of Artillery and a Battallion of Sepoys, embarked the 10th Inst. for Surat. They were to take the Mahi Detachment with them.\n\n“An unfortunate accident happened a few Days ago at Chittagong: As Mr. Hyndman was riding out, his Horse being unruly, rear'd and fell backwards on him, by which he had his Thigh broke in a dangerous manner.”\n\nSAILED. On Friday the 3d. Inst. in the Swallow Packet, for England Richard Barwell, Esq; one of the Hon. Supreme Council and was saluted from the New Fort, with 17 Guns.\n\nOn Thursday last the hon. Supreme Council sat, when Phillip Frances Esq; took his seat (in the Room of Richard Barwell Esq; who lately resigned) and was saluted from the New Fort with 17 Guns.\n\nA few Days ago a Bengally was detected in the horrid attempt to set Fire to some Straw Houses, and sent Prisoner to the Herring-bury; and on Thursday last he was whipped at the tail of a Cart, through the Streets of Calcutta, too mild a punishment for so horrid a Villian.\n\nLast Tuesday in the Afternoon, a dreadful Fire broke out at the Hallina Devan Gaut, occasioned by the carelessness of some Bengallies in dressing their Victuals, by which upwards of two thousand Rupees worth of Straw and two Brick Houses were consumed The violence of the Flames were so great, that a Boy about eight years of age was burnt to death.\n\nMARRIED On Saturday last Captain Martin, of the Third Brigade to Miss Jacobs, an agreeable Young Lady, who lately arrived in the Ceres from England.—On Tuesday last Henry Swinhoe Esq; Attorney at law, to Miss Maul, daughter to—Maul Esq; an Armenian Merchant at Patna.\n\nDIED. On Sunday the 5th Inst. Mrs. Naylor, the Wife of North Naylor Esq; Attorney to the Hon. Company a Lady much regretted by all those who had the pleasure of her acquaintance.—Last night, deservedly regretted, Mrs. Roe.\n\nARRIVED, the 5th inst, the Ship Prince, Captain James Scott, from China.\n\nCalcutta, March 6, 1780.\n\nBORROWED last Week by a Person or Persons unknown, out of a Private Gentleman's House near the Esplanade, a very elegant Pair of Candle Shades.—Whoever will return the same, or cause them to be returned, by applying to the Printer, will receive a reward of 40 Sicca Rupees.\nN. B. The Shades have Private Marks.\n\nS T O L E N,\nAT different times in the Course of this and the last Month out of the Quarters of different gentlemen in the North and South Barracks, the following Articles answering to the underwritten Description.\nA pair of elegant Silver mounted Pistols the Barrels plated, Makers name Aislabie.\nA flat Cornelian Pump Seal, set in Gold, with the Cypher of C. L. and the impression of a Head.\nA Regimental Sword, Pattern of the 2d. Regiment, with a red Morocco Belt.\nA do. do. with a light blue Silk Belt, Silver mountings,\nA do. do.\nA Metal Watch, with a Shagreen Case, Maker Edward Perry, No 1312,\nA Silver mounted Hanger, green Handle,\nThree pair of Europe Pumps,\nOne do. do. Shoes,\nA Gold Enamelled Ring,\nTwo Shauls,\nWHOEVER, will give Information of all or any of the above Articles so that they may be recovered and the Offenders brought to Justice, shall receive a Reward of One Hundred Sicca Rupees, by applying to Mr. Hicky at the Printing Office: or should any of the above Articles be exposed to sale, please to stop the Party, and the same Reward shall be given.\nMarch 11, 1780.\n\nMR. HICKY, begs leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Presidency and the Public in general, that the first Number of the Bengal Gazette was Published on Saturday the 29th of January last, and such Ladies and Gentlemen up the Country, who have not yet received the Paper, may be supplied with the different Numbers since the first Publication, by directing a line to the Printing Office.\nHe also takes this opportunity to return his sincere and unfeigned thanks, to the Ladies and Gentlemen who have honoured him with their names as Subscribers to his Paper; and assures them that he has a grateful sense of the permanent obligation he is under, for the favours they have conferred on him; and that it shall be his constant study, as far as lays in his power, to merit a continuance of their present and future Favours, by the exertion of his utmost abilities to please his Fair Readers and the Public in general: and should he be so fortunate in his endeavours, as to bring so useful an undertaking as a News Paper to perfection, he will think himself amply rewarded, as it may in a very little time, prove an Anti-bilious Specific, from which he hopes his Subscribers will receive more natural benefit, than from Tincture of Bark, Castor Oil, or Columba Root.\nMr. Hicky returns thanks to his Correspondents for the usefull Intelligence they have been so obliging as to send to him, and as such Intelligence will be of great utility to the Public, he hopes for the continuance of their favours.\nMarch 11, 1780.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-03-11/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14ipkZXt7j2MkgDC6_usJzXsJb6qEIGc5/view", "text": "To be LET;\nA GARDEN House, consisting of a Hall Three Rooms and two Virandoes; situated on the [ILL]y Road near Ally Pore. For particulars apply to Mr. THOMAS [ILL]ts. March 4, 1778.\n\nCalcutta, 10th March, 1780.\nOne Large GODOWN, lately [ILL] CROFTS and JOHNSON's, on the Banks of the River, near CHAUND-PAUL GAUT.\nWILL be Sold on Monday next the 13th Inst. the remaining Articles belonging to the Estate of Lieut. Col. Dow; consisting of Furniture, Hindostan Tents, Carpets, China and Queen's Ware, Kitchen Utensils, Pinnace and Budgrow, At the same time will be Sold a very compleat Pinnace Budgrow, belonging to the Estate of George Hurst, Esq; lying at Anchor opposite to the Old Godown, and nine Burrs belonging to the Estate of Reynold Thomas, at the Nim Tolah.\n\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited in case they do not pay for and clear out their respective Lots to-morrow; the Budgrow and Pinnace within five Days and all other Articles within ten Days from the time of Sale, but the risk of the River to be on the Purchaser immediately on the Sale, and further to bind themselves to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale.\n\nCalcutta, March 11, 1780.\nBy Order of the EXECUTORS.\nOn the Premises;\nWILL be continued on Tuesday and Wednesday next the Sale of the remaining valuable Effects of the late George Hurst, Esq.\n\nMr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION ROOM.\nOLD PLAY HOUSE:\nWILL be Sold by Public Auction, on Thursday next the 16th Inst. Sundry Articles saved from the Wreck of the Snow DISPATCH. Also several Articles belonging to the Estate of Lieut. Col. John Fortnom. And the Effects of two Gentlemen about to depart for England. And a variety of other Articles.\n\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited, in case they do not pay the Amount of the Purchase Money, and clear out their respective Lots within ten Days from the Day of Sale, as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale.\n\nMr. PRICE's Victualling-Yard,\nWILL be Sold by Public Auction, on account of the Company, on Saturday the 18th Inst. by\n\nMr. Williamson, Vendu Master, the following stores. Salt Beef and Pork, Arrack, Biscuit, Rice, Doll, Ghee, Salt, Wax and Tallow Candles, Mustard-seed and Coco-nut-oil, empty Casks, Staves, Iron Hoops and Coopers Tools.\n\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 per cent to be forfeited, in case they do not pay for and clear out their respective Lots within ten days from the day of sale, as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale.\nCalcutta, March 4th 1780.\n\nTo be SOLD, or LETT ready Furnished,\nTHE Garden House belonging to John Richardson, Esq; delightfully and commodiously seated at Ducaniore, on the Bank of the River. Any Person desirous of Purchasing or hiring the same, is requested to apply to Mr. Williamson, for further Particulars. Feb. 19, 1780.\n\nMr. WILLIAMSON, BEGS leave to acquaint the Public, through the Vehicle of Mr. Hicky's Gazette, that he has for Sale by Private Contract, the following Articles, viz.\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other precious Stones,\nPearls of various Sorts,\nAn Organ with 12 Barrels, which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with various accompaniments.\nHigh Scented Ottah of Roses,\nRings of different Stones,\nShawls and Shawl Handkerchiefs,\nOld Madera in Pipes and Bottles,\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers.\nCountry and Town Houses,\nWest India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nTwo Pairs of elegant Diamond Ear Rings,\nAn Harpsichord,\nChariots and Pheatons,\nAn Officer's Marque, lined with Gingham,\nShip Book Cases of Mahogany,\nBrandy Fruits,\nPlate,\nLarge Strong Buggy Horses.\nA beautiful bright Sorrel Hunter known by the name of Fame, formerly the property of Mr. Bruer, warranted free from blemish,\nA dark Dun Saddle Horse, of a high cast, about fourteen hands high, just arrived.\nA fourteen Oar'd Pinnace built Budgroe, lying at Mrs. Ross's Gaut,\nA new Pinnace, 22 feet Keel by 7 feet Beam, with a House in the center, laying under a Shed at Mr. M'Swain's Bungelow, near the Hospital.\nAn elegant English Crane necked Chariot.\nA neat Country built Chariot.\nMarch 11, 1780.\n\nMr. DONALD, BEGS leave to acquaint the public in general and the Merchants and Mariners of the Settlement in particular that he acts as an Insurance Broker and effects Insurances either on English or Foreign Bottoms by good and Capital under writers on as easy Terms as the nature of circumstances will admit. Remitters either to Europe direct, or by the way of China may depend on getting their Risks covered with Punctuality and dispatch. ----- Those who may be pleased to favour Mr. DONALD, with their Commands are requested to send him their Directions in writing not only for the sake of Expedition but to prevent Mistakes.\nCalcutta, March 10, 1780.\n\nON TUESDAY, next the 14th, Inst. will be sold at public Auction, by Mr. DONALD, at his Auction Room near the Court House. A few Pipes of Old Madera Wine, a few Chests of Hyson Tea of the best Quality, China Sugar Candy in large Tubs.\n\nOn the same DAY.\nA piece of Ground at BANDEL containing 3 Bigahs and 15 Cottahs belonging to the Estate of the late Mr. JAMES DRIVER, of CALCUTTA, deceased, there is part of an old Brick House on the Premises, and a Number of Mango Jack and coco-nut Trees. The Sale to begin at 11 o'Clock. March 11, 1780.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nTHAT large commodious House in the Loll Bazar, at present occupied by John Levet, Esq; and formerly rented by the Harmonic Society. Three fourths of the purchase money may remain at mortgage upon the Premises for two years at 8 per cent per Annum. For further Particulars apply to Mr. DONALD, Auctioneer. March 11, 1780.\n\nMR. DUNCAN, begs leave to acquaint the Public, that he has for Sale by private contract, a spot of Ground opposite the new Riding School, in a Garden formerly belonging to Henry Verelst, Esq; the House behind Mr. Short's, adjoining to Mr. Miller's Ground which he is now building upon.\n\nTURNBULL and MACINTIRE, BEG leave respectfully to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta, that they purpose returning to this Settlement by the first Ship from China the ensuing season, and will gladly receive Orders and carefully execute any commission they may be favoured with.\nMergui Hatta, Feb. 25, 1780.\nN. B. Any kind of Silks, Gauzes or Ribbonds, made after Europe Patterns.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-03-11/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14ipkZXt7j2MkgDC6_usJzXsJb6qEIGc5/view", "text": "POET'S CORNER.\nFor the CALCUTTA GAZETTE.\n\nR I D D L E\nFor the L A D I E S.\n\nLADIES, like you I once excell'd\nIn ev'ry blooming feature,\nTill fate oblig'd my pride to yield,\nAnd quite deform'd my nature.\n\nMy belly's large—but small my head,\nMy fingers wond'rous fine,\nI harm you not—yet you're afraid,\nAnd 'gainst my life design.\n\nBut should the sharp or pointed steel,\nYour pretty fingers wound,\nI'm sought t' allay the pain you feel,\nAnd heal the bleeding wound.\n\nI'm skill'd in mathematic arts,\nAnd parallel's design,\nCircles I square in equal parts,\nWithout a rule or line.\n\nSometimes I live in prince's court,\nAnd oft in lonely garret;\nAnd sometimes from the woods I'm brought,\nFor Gresham's sons to stare at.\n\nLADIES! if you'll but tell my name,\n(My texture's here display'd,)\nI'll raise a banner to your fame,\nAnd shame your chambermaid!\nA SYBIL.\n\n*****\n\nTHE Ship, JULIANA TERESA, burthen 250 Tons, belonging to Mr. BIE, Chief of Serimpore, will be let out on Freight. For Particulars, please to enquire of Mr. Peter De Moulines, near the Armenian Church.\nMarch 4, 1780.\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail.\n\nAT the Red Godown in the Radaa Baazar, the following Articles, viz.\nSALT PORK, in Tierces containing 50 Pieces of 6lb each.\nMess PORK in half Tierces, containing 37 Pieces of 4lb each.\nHOGS FACES, containing 25 and half Heads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best sort in Tubs of half Picul each.\nSOFT SUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds.\nRUM, in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADERA WINE of 4 Years Old, in Pipes.\nTEA, best sort, in a Box containing two Coeisters.\nWAX CANDLES,\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars had from Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. TOUCHET'S.\nMarch 11, 1780.\n\nTo be LET or SOLD,\n\nFOUR Houses at Hoogly, about 10 Corse from Calcutta.\nFirst, an elegant modern built House, lately inhabited by Major Baggs, with a large Garden and complete Offices.\nSecond, A large House in the Morisco taste, known by the name of the Fowzdars House, with accommodations for Europeans, made by Messrs. Graham, Lushinghton, and other European Gentlemen, who inhabited it; together with large buildings well calculated to carry on a Factory.\nThe above two Houses have the finest command of the River of any Houses in Bengal.\nThirdly, Another large House in Morisco taste, lately built, with large out Houses, fit to carry on a Manufactory.\nFourth, A small upper Room House, usualy inhabited by Mr. Motte's, Writer; but last by the Dewan Allumchund.\nFor farther Particulars, enquire of Mr. TOUCHET.\nFeb. 12, 1780.\n\n** To be Let or Sold, a large 24 Oar'd Budgroe, enquire as above.\n\nTo be S O L D.\n\nA Pair of young Phaeton Horses, warranted Sound. Enquire of Mr. William Fenwick.\nFeb. 19.\n\nNOTICE is hereby given to all those who have any legal demands on the Estate of the late Mr. SHUMAN, of Chinfurah deceased are hereby requested to send in the same to Mr. FREDERICK WIEMAN, secretary of the Orphan's Chamber at that place.—Likewise any person indebted to said Estate are desired to pay in the same to the above Gentleman on or before the Twentieth of this instant.\nMarch 4, 1778.\n\nLOST, or supposed to be taken away in a Mistake, on Sunday the 20th of last Month, from the House of Mr. Brightman, in the Murgey Hattah, a Cane belonging to Mr. De Couto; the Head is Gold, Chafed, something too large for the Cane; the Cane is of a pale hue, much resembling the colour of Sandle Wood, in length from the extremes, about four Feet. If taken away by any Gentleman in a mistake, please to send it to the House of Mr. Brightman, or to M. De Couto behind the Herring-berry, and it will be thankfully received: Or, if the Servant of any Gentleman has taken it, (supposing it to be his Master's) and will bring it as above, he shall receive a reward of one Gold Mohur.\nFeb. 19, 1780.\n\nAt Mr. DUNCAN's Auction,\nNear the late Mrs. Reis's\nOn Tuesday and Friday the 16th and 17th Insts.\n\nWILL be Sold by Public Auction, at 10 o'Clock in the Forenoon, the following Articles, Viz. China Lustring of all sorts, Bureaus and Book-cases, Jewelery consisting of Necklaces, Rings, Watches, &c. Settees, a Palanquin, Cloath Press, coarse long Cloath, Chintz and Pallampores, Red Anniseed Water, Madera Wine in Pipes half Pipes and Bottles, Wine Vinegar, in half Pipes and Bottles, Twizer Cases Tobacco and Mocco Coffee, Loaf Sugar, Plated Candlesticks, Gold Snuff Boxes, Earth, Wood and Linseed Oil, Paints in Keggs, Cork Jackets, Sail Cloath, Silk Carpets, large and small, Sheathing Boards, Coiar Ropes, Danish and English Anchors, stocked and unstocked, do Canvas, Bunting, Distilling Glasses, empty Chests, fine Cossenbuzar Goods, a Ten Oar'd Pinnace, and various other Articles,\nConditions as usual.\nMarch 11, 1780.\n\nMr. ROBERT DUNO\n\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Public, through the vehicle of Hicky's Gazetter, that he has for sale by Private Contract, the following Articles, viz. Jewelery, consisting of Rings, Seals, Watch Keys, Lockets for Watches, &c. a very elegant assortment of Plate, very fine Shawls and Shaul Handkerchiefs, China Lustrings, China Sugar Candy in Boxes, and Tea in Boxes; Danish Anchors stocked and unstocked; Paint in Keggs, Red Bunting, Cojar, Cables lately Imported; Madras long Cloath, Pension Chintz and Sarafles, Bureaus, Book Cases, Settees, Cloath and Paper Press, Coniac Brandy in Bottles and Anniseed Water, Madera Wine in Pipes and Bottles, Plated Candlesticks, very fine Gold Snuff-boxes, and a variety of other Articles:—A Dark Bay half bred Turkey Horse, warranted found about five years old, and about fifteen Hands high. An Iron-gray Horse, warranted found, about fourteen and half-Hands high, and about 8 Years old, very quiet. A very pleasant Garden House, situated at Bootaconnah. Two Budgerows to be Sold or Hired, one of Sixteen and the other of Ten Oars: Sheet Copper to be sold either by Public or Private sale, at 10 Maunds per Md. For Particulars; please to apply as above.\nMarch 11, 1780.\n\nCALCUTTA: Printed by J. A. HICKY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-03-18", "date": "1780-03-18", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-03-18/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14bAGrfWRZ1nnUOYTXGJ88DEKe3lIuDVu/view", "text": "HICKY'S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nFrom Saturday March 11, to Saturday March 18, 1780. [No. VIII.]\n\nANECDOTE,\nOf the late General BLIGH.\n\nWHEN Mr. Bligh was a Captain in a marching Regiment and his Lady were travelling in Yorkshire, they put up at an Inn, where there happened to be only just much in the Larder as would serve them for Dinner, which was immediately ordered. In the mean time some sporting Gentlemen of the Country coming in, and finding there was nothing in the House but what was getting ready for another Company, asked who they were? The Landlord told them, he did not directly know, but believed the Gentleman was an Irish Officer; \"Oh d—n him, if he's Irish (says one of the Company) a Potatoe will serve him. Here, Waiter, take up this Watch (pulling out an elegant Gold one) carry this up Stairs, and ask the Gentleman what's a Clock?\" The Waiter at first remonstrated, but the Company insisting upon his delivering the message, he was obliged to comply. Mr. Bligh, as may well be imagined, was surprized at such an impudent message; but recollecting himself a moment, took the Watch from the Waiter, and sent his Compliments to the Company, that he would see them before he parted. This message, however, produced his dinner to be sent up to him in quiet; which, after he had ate, he clapt a couple of large Horse Pistols under his arm, and going down Stairs, introduced himself into the Company by telling them he was come to let them know what it was a Clock; but first begged to be informed, to which of the Gentlemen the Watch belonged? Here a dead silence ensued. Mr. Bligh began on his right Hand, by asking them severally the question, each of whom denied knowing any thing of the circumstance. \"Oh, then, gentlemen, (says he) I find I have mistaken the Company; the Waiter a while ago brought me an impudent message from some People in this House, which I came (as you see; pointing to his Pistols) properly to resent, but I find I have mistaken the Room.\" Upon this, he wished them a good Evening, which they as politely returned. He paid his Bill, stept into his Carriage, and drove off with the Watch in his Pocket, which he kept to his Death, and has lately left it by Will, with a large Fortune, to his Brother, the present Dean of Elphin.\n\nBENGAL.\nCalcutta, March 18.\nExtract of a Letter from Madras, Feb. 25, 1780.\n\nWE learn by a Danish Ship just arrived at Trinquibar from the Island of Marutias, that a Squadron of Four Sail of the Line and two Frigates, Sailed from thence on the 5th of December last, and it is supposed they are gone to Cruize off the Cape, in order to intercept our homeward bound India Ships.\"\n\nIn consequence of the above intelligence, the Indiamen now at Madras, are to be convoyed by two Men of War as far as the Cape of Good Hope; some report that they will Sail from thence on the 10th of the present Month; others, not before the latter end.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Lucknow, dated March 3, 1780.\n\n\"It is confidently reported here, that his Excellency the Nabob has expressed great fears that some part of his Dominions will soon be invaded by a Maratta Army; to dispel these apprehensions, General COOTE has ordered a strong detachment, under the command of Captain Popham, to March into the Country of Gondo, a Frontier Territory which will be a means of defeating any inimical attempt, should any such be intended; particularly as the different Captains have Orders to increase their Command to complete Battalions.—In consequence of this, we hear that other Captains will speedily be appointed in their Rooms; to the five Battalions with General Goddard's Detachment; now in actual service on the Malabar Coast; These, together with the three now vacant, and the Promotion of Captains Blane and Breton, in the room of Majors Webber and Akerman, gone home, will make a vacancy of no less than ten Battalions.\n\n\"The Commander in Chief, on reviewing the different Corps of Sepoys, has been pleased to express his satisfaction in the warmest terms of applause which has had so happy an effect that the Officers commanding Battalions are vieing with each other in the truest spirit of Military emulation, to make their Battalions as nearly equal to the European Regiments, as possible.\n\n\"The joy inspired by the General's applause, only gives way to the satisfaction felt on the illiberal suspicions industriously spread by the Enemies of the Military, that the Battalions of Sepoys were incomplete, being so fully and satisfactorily disproved by the high encomiums of the Commander in Chief.\n\n\"It is said that Capt. H—— was last Night, or will soon be Married to Miss P—— a Lady of merit and genteel accomplishments.—We are told here that several other happy unions of the same nature are now meditating and will soon take place in Calcutta.—Happy People! who have the opportunity of rendering yourselves agreeable to the Fair, a blessing seldom experienced by us poor Fellows in this remote part of the Country.—Make the most of your present situation, I advise you; for the Gentlemen out of the Provinces, believing that Forestalling is contrary to Law, as they are assured it is repugnant to Equity, are determined to apply to the Judges for an Order of Court that an equal division of Beauty may be made, and they hope to have the support of Government in this their Prayer, as Recruits are no less necessary than Civilians, to the welfare of the State.\"\n\nWe are informed that for several nights past a Party of Invalids from the Old Fort, joined by a part of the Crew of one of his Majesty's Sloops of War, have formed themselves into gangs and traversed all the Bazars, Streets, By-Lanes and Alleys, in and about Calcutta; searching the disorderly Hutts, common Punch Houses, Arrack Shops &c. out of which they have pressed a considerable number of Idle Men, who had no visible means of supporting themselves. Such wholesome Laws as these does great credit to those hon. Gentlemen who guide the reins of Government in this part of the Globe, as it not only rids the Settlement of great numbers of Idle Fellows; but by sending them on Board his Majesty's Ships, they are made to work for the Bread they eat, and may still be useful to their\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-03-18/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14bAGrfWRZ1nnUOYTXGJ88DEKe3lIuDVu/view", "text": "King and Country, by lending their assistance to Chastize the Enemies of Old England, in this part of the World.\n\nArrived at Ingalee from Madras the following India Ships; the Fox, Blackburn, and the Walpole, Abercromey.\n\nThe following Ladies and Gentlemen arrived in the Fox: Miss Maria Teresa Kiernan, Miss — Paul, Capt. John Erskine from Madras; Capt. Edward Humphreys from England; Mess. George Thompson and Samuel Middleton, Writers from England; Lieuts. John Hicks, James Pearson, John Gordon, and George Wilton, from Madras; Cadets, Samuel Palmer, James, Jones Tuliken, William Hinkfman, Oliver Cary, and an old Black Woman named Johanna.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Camp, near Dirranagar, March 2, 1780.\n“You may have heard of General Goddard’s success: He has taken the Field with an Army of 7000 Regulars and a great number of Country Troops, he is in possession of the Kingdom of Doulatabad of Guzzarat, and the Inhabitants of the Capitol have offered him 31 Lacks of Rupees, to save the City from being Plundered.”\n\nA Letter from Trinquibar of Feb. 28, gives the following account. Arrived here a Danish Ship who left the Islands the 25th of December and reports, that ten Days before their departure from that Place, Mons. Tranjolee, with four Ships of the Line, and two Frigates, had sailed from thence on a secret expedition, but the Place of his destination was kept a profound secret.\n\nThe above Letter says that Capt. Buncle who commanded the Cartel, and sailed from Calcutta with French Prisoners for the Maratias in the Month of February 1779, was at the time the Letter was wrote, with all his Crew, confined on an adjacent Island.\n\nA Ship under Danish Colours that Sailed from Bengal River, and is not yet arrived on the Coast, is suspected to have carried her Cargo to the Islands, having been lately put up for Freight, and on enquiry being made by those who wanted to engage her for that purpose, the Parties whom she belongs to could give no proper or satisfactory account of what time She is likely to return to Bengal, or to what Place She is gone.—It is thought that this affair will be properly investigated as soon as the said Vessel returns.\n\nBy Letters from Madras we are informed that Capt. Heffernan of the hon. Company’s Ketch, Nancy, has taken and sent into that Place, a Spanish Snow which he took off the Island of Zylon, worth upwards of two Lacks and a half in Dollars.\n\nArrived at Madras the General Barker, Talbot and Ganges, India Ships, from Bengal, and several Country Vessels with Rice, which at present bears but a very poor price, being no more than 46 Pagodas the Garse, or is there a Boat to be got to carry it on Shore, being all engrossed by the King’s Ships and Indiamen; the hire of each Boat, is now 13 Finams, which was formerly but 9, ’till advanced to that sum during the Attendant-ship of the late Mr. Adams. The very high Duty on Salt, and the low Price it bears at Bengal, will oblige us to send our Vessels round in Ballast to be laid up.\n\nThere was a very great Fire this Morning about one o’clock, near the Bow Baazar, but happily no lives were lost.\n\nAbout three o’clock this Morning, a Villian flung some Fire on a Straw House near the Rada Baazar, which was timely discovered by the Chezkylars, some of whom pursued the Villian, but he got clear of.\n\nSails for England this Day, the Ceres Capt. Snow, with the following Passengers: Mrs Ireland, who lately arrived in the Talbot; the lovely Miss Webb, for the recovery of her health, and Commodore John Richardson.\n\nOBSERVATOR’s Letter is received and his kind admonitions shall be attended to —The Editor also received a Song last Night signed a Subscriber, a copy of which had been received some Weeks ago, and would have been inserted, but it was supposed to be an old Song revived: The Intelligence which accompanied it is thankfully received.\n\nS H I P N E W S.\n\nArrived. The Snow Speedwell, Jeffreys, from Madras.—The Kitty, Hunt Mefulapatam.—The Snow Mary, Davison, Madras.\n\nSailed. The Sloop Dispatch, Wilkey for the Coast of Mallay.—The Ceres, Snow, for England.\n\nHIGH WATER at Calcutta from Saturday March 18th, to Saturday March the 25th.\nH. M.\n18 This Day, at 1 24\n19 Sunday, 2 12\n20 Monday, 3 00\n21 Tuesday, 3 48\n22 Wednesday, 4 36\n23 Thursday, 5 25\n24 Friday, 6 12\n\n* * * Mr. HICKY returns his unfeigned thanks to his Subscribers, for the kind reception they have given his Paper, also for their good Wishes towards its future success and permanancy; but should any of his Subscribers be disappointed in their expectations, relative to useful Intelligence, he sincerely wishes them to consider it in its Bud and Infant state, and hopes by the ripening Breath of their kind approbation, it will very soon be brought to a pleasing degree of Perfection. In order to facilitate their good Wishes, as far as lays in his power at present, he has this Day enlarged his Paper, one M Quadret wider in each Column.\n\nF O U N D.\n\nTHIS Week, a SEAL of Gold, and a Gold Watch with a bit of Chain. Any Person who has lost them, on enquiry at the Printer’s, may receive farther intelligence.\nMarch 18, 1780.\n\nFor private S A L E.\n\nA PHAETON and a pair of HORSES, also a riding Horse, warranted sound. Further particulars may be known by Application to Mr. DONALD.\nMarch 18, 1780.\n\nN O T I C E is hereby given, that the SNOW, KITTY, lately arrived, burthen One Hundred and Twenty Tons, or there abouts, built of Teak four Years and a half old, and Sheathed two Years ago; will be sold by private contract, by ROBERT DUNCAN, at his House, near the late Mrs. Rogaut. Any Person who may wish such a Vessel, may apply as above for particulars: She is ht for the East Trade, and will be ready to proceed in eight Days from hence; She is now discharging her Cargo of Salt. A List of her Stores to be seen by applying to Mr. Duncan.\nMarch 18, 1780.\n\nOn Tuesday next the 21st, Inst. will be Sold at Public Auction, by Mr. DONALD, at his Auction Room near the Court House.\n\nA HOUSE and GARDEN at Bandel. The House consists of four Rooms and a large Varanda, on the East and South sides, and the Garden measures about 16 Bigahs of Ground, the whole surrounded with a high Brick Wall, and planted with a number of Mango, Orange, Lime, Coco-nut, Plantain and other Trees. It is situate near the Church, and next Door but one to the Southward of Mr. I. Sonde’s. The Premises may be veiwed at any time before the sale.\n\nConditions of Sale.\n\nFor Sicca Rupees. The Premises to be paid for within 10 Days of the time of sale, and on Payment Possession will be given; on failure the House and Garden will be re-sold for account and at the expence of the first Purchaser.\nMarch 18, 1780.\n\nCalcutta, March 6, 1780.\n\nBORROWED last Week by a Person or Persons unknown, out of a Private Gentleman’s House near the Esplanade, a very elegant Pair of Card Shades. Whoever will return the same or cause them to be returned, by applying to the Printer, will receive a reward of 40 Sicca Rupees.\nN. B. The Shades have private Marks.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-03-18/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14bAGrfWRZ1nnUOYTXGJ88DEKe3lIuDVu/view", "text": "FOUND.\nA Black, Man, and Stopped when offered for sale, a Gold head-cane, any Person having lost such a cane may by applying at the Printing-Office, and describing its marks be informed of the particulars thereof.\nMarch 18, 1780.\n\nMr. PRICE's Victualling-Yard,\nTHIS Day will be Sold by Public Auction, on account of the Company, by Mr. Williamson, Vendu Master, the following stores. Salt Beef and Pork, Arrack, Biscuit, Rice, Doll, Sugar, Salt, Wax and Tallow Candles, Mustard Seed and Coco-nut-oil, empty Casks, Staves, Iron Hoops and Coopers Tools.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under a Penalty of 25 per cent to be forfeited in case they do not pay for and clear away their respective Lots within 24 Hours from the day of sale, as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale.\nCalcutta, March 18th 1780.\n\nMONDAY and TUESDAY the 20th and 21st. March Inst.\nWILL be Sold by Mr. GEORGE WILLIAMSON, Vendu Master\nOn the PREMISES,\nWithin the North-Side and adjoining the Rails of the great Tank. A Quantity of Planks, Burgahs, Door and Window Frames, &c. of Teak and Saul Wood.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under a Penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited in case they do not pay the amount of the Purchase Money, and clear away their respective Lots within ten days from the respective Days of Sale, as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale.\nMarch 18, 1780.\n\nMr. BARWELL's Garden House.\nWILL be Sold by public Auction, by Mr. WILLIAMSON on Wednesday next the 22d. Inst. and the following Days (The Sale to begin each Day precisely at 9 o'Clock, his whole and Superb assortment of Plate, Jewels, Furniture, Carriages and Horses.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under a Penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited in case they do not pay the amount of the Purchase Money and clear away as follows.\nThe Horses to be paid for and taken away within the day, Carriages within two days, and Sundry other Articles within ten days, from the respective Days of Sale, as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale.\nMarch 18, 1780.\n\nOn FRIDAY, the 24th, Inst, precisely at Noon.\nWILL be sold by Public Auction, by Order of the Administrators on the Esplanade to the north of the new Fort, the set of Hindostan Tents which are pitched there belonging to the Estate of Lieutenant Colonel Dow.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchaser to bind himself under the Penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited if he does not pay for and take away the Tents, within twenty four Hours from the time of Sale as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale,\nMarch 18, 1780.\n\nTo be SOLD, or LETT ready Furnished.\nTHE Garden House belonging to John Richardson, Esq; delightfully and commodiously seated at Ducansore, on the Bank of the River. Any Person desirous of Purchasing or hiring the same, is requested to apply to Mr. Williamson, for further Particulars.\nFeb. 19, 1780.\n\nMr. WILLIAMSON,\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Public, that he has for Sale by Private Contract, the following Articles, viz.\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones.\nPearls of various Sorts,\nAn Organ with 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with various accompanyments.\nHigh Scented Ottah of Roses,\nRings of different Stones.\nShauls and Shaul Handkerchiefs,\nOld Madera in Pipes and Bottles,\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers.\nCountry and Town Houses,\nWest India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nTwo Pairs of elegant Diamond Ear-Rings.\nAn Harpsichord,\nChariots and Phaetons,\nAn Officer's Marque, lined with Gingham,\nShip Book Cases of Mahogany,\nBrandy Fruits,\nPlate,\nLarge Strong Buggy Horses.\nA beautiful bright Sorrel Hunter, known by the name of Fame, formerly the property of Mr. Bruer, warranted free from blemish.\nA dark Dun Saddle Horse, of a high cast, about fourteen hands high, just arrived.\nA fourteen Oar'd Pinnace built Budgrowe, lying at Mrs. Ros's Gaut.\nA new Pinnace, 22 feet Keel by 7 feet Beam, with a House in the center, laying under a Shed at Mr. McSwain's Bungalow, near the Hospital.\nAn elegant English Crane necked Chariot.\nA neat Country built Chariot.\nMarch 18, 1780.\n\nTo be LET;\nA GARDEN House, consisting of a Hall, Three Rooms and two Virandoes; situated on the Culpey Road, near Ally Pore. For particulars apply to Mr. THOMAS ADAMS.\n\nSTOLEN,\nAT different times in the course of this and the last Month, out of the Quarters of different Gentlemen in the North and South Barracks, the following Articles answering to the under-written Descriptions.\nA pair of elegant Silver mounted Pistols the Barrels plated, Makers name AISLABIE.\nA flat Cornelian Pump Seal, set in Gold, with the Cypher of C. L. and the impression of a Head.\nA Regimental Sword, Pattern of the 3d Regiment, with a Red Morocco Belt.\nA do. do. with a light blue Silk Belt, Silver mountings,\nA do. do.\nA Metal Watch, with a Shagreen Case, Maker Edward Perry, No. 1312,\nA Silver mounted Hanger, Green Handle,\nThree Pair of Europe Pumps,\nOne do. do. Shoes,\nA Gold Enamelled Ring,\nTwo Shauls,\nWHOEVER will give Information of all or any of the above Articles, so that they may be recovered and the Offenders brought to Justice, shall receive a Reward of One Hundred Sicca Rupees, by applying to Mr. Hicky at the Printing-Office: or should any of the above Articles be exposed to Sale, please to stop the Party, and the same Reward shall be given.\nMarch 11, 1780.\n\nAt Mr. DUNCAN's AUCTION ROOM.\nNear the late Mrs. Ross's Gaut.\nON Tuesday next the 21st Inst. will be Sold by Public Auction, at 10 o'clock in the Forenoon; a quantity of Sheet Copper, 10 Maunds in a Lot, by the Factory weight and for current Rupees, the Purchasers to pay one Sicca Rupee earnest for every Lot, as also to bind themselves under a penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited in case they do not pay the amount of their respective Lots, and clear out within ten Days of the Day of Sale, as also to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale. Likewise to pay Godown Rent, over and above the afore-mentioned time.\nMarch 11, 1780.\n\nMR. DUNCAN, begs leave to acquaint the Public, that he has for Sale by private contract, a spot of Ground opposite the new Riding School, in a Garden formerly belonging to Henry Verelst, Esq; the House behind Mr. Shults, adjoining to Mr. Miller's Ground which he is now building on.\nMarch 11, 1780.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-03-18/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14bAGrfWRZ1nnUOYTXGJ88DEKe3lIuDVu/view", "text": "POET'S CORNER.\n\nFor the CALCUTTA GAZETTE.\nAn Answer to the RIDDLE, inserted in our last.\n\nMY good SYBIL,\nDon't take it ill,\nShould I the name declare,\nThe Chambermaid,\nWill lend her aid,\nIf you your censure spare.\nThen be content,\nAnd no ways bent,\nIn high style to deride her,\nWith a good Broom,\nShee'll clear the room,\nAnd 'radicate the SPIDER.\nŒDIPUS.\n\nAn Invocation to SLEEP.\n\nCOME gentle Sleep, to sooth my ev'ry care,\nAnd o'er my Eyes thy sweetest balm dispense;\nThou nature's kindest friend at once draw near,\nAnd lull in grateful slumber ev'ry sense.\nThee! whom so oft the lover does intreat\nTo sooth his cares and calm his anxious breast;\nWhilst in soft dreams his vows he may repeat,\nAnd in a vision be compleatly blest.\nOer ev'ry charm imagination strays,\nViews ev'ry beauty revels in delight,\nAnd while the fair enraptured he surveys\nHow like a moment fleets away that Night.\nWhich to the wretch who calls to thee in vain,\nDrags sadly slow and scarcely to be borne;\nBy him who torn with grief or racked by pain;\nCurses each hour that retards the morn.\nThe miser blest by thee surveys his store,\nSees heaps on heaps successively arise;\nTransported gazes on the glittering ore,\nAnd views th' ideal wealth with ravished eyes.\n\nWithout thy aid, how wretched were this life?\nHow incomplete were ev'ry human joy\nE'en the lov'd mistress and the tender wife;\nWealth, fame and pleasure soon would mortals cloy.\n\nNOTICE is hereby given to all those who have any legal demands on the Estate of the late Mr. SHUMAN, of Chinsurah deceased are hereby requested to send in the same to Mr. FREDERICK WIEMAN, secretary of the Orphan's Chamber at that place;—Likewise any person indebted to said Estate are desired to pay in the same to the above Gentleman on or before the Twentieth of this instant.\nMarch 4, 1780.\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail.\n\nAT the Red Godown in the Radda Baazar, the following Articles, viz.\nSALT PORK, in Tierces containing 50 Pieces of 6lb each.\nMess Pork in half Tierces, containing 37 Pieces of 4lb each.\nHOGS FACES, containing 25 and half Heads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best sort in Tubs of half Picul each.\nSOFT SUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds.\nRUM, in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADERA WINE of 4 Years Old, in Pipes.\nTEA, best sort, in a Box containing two Canisters.\nWAX CANDLES,\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars had from Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. TOUCHET'S.\nMarch 11, 1780.\n\nMr. DONALD,\n\nBEGS leave to acquaint the public in general and the Merchants and Mariners of the Settlement in particular that he acts as an Insurance Broker and effects Insurances either on English or Foreign Bottoms by good and Capital under writers on as easy Terms as the nature of circumstances will admit. Remitters either to Europe direct, or by the way of China may depend on getting their Risks covered with Punctuality and dispatch.——Those who may be pleased to favour Mr. DONALD, with their Commands are requested to send him their Directions in writing not only for the sake of Expedition but to prevent Mistakes.\nCalcutta, MARCH 10, 1780.\n\nTHE Ship, JULIANA TERESA, burthen 250 Tons, belonging to Mr. BIE, Chief of Serimpore, will be let out on Freight. For Particulars, please to enquire of Mr. Peter De Moulines, near the Armenian Church.\nMarch 2, 1780.\n\nLOST, or supposed to be taken away in a Mistake, on Sunday the 20th of last Month, from the House of Mr. Brightman, in the Mury Hartah, a Cane belonging to Mr. De Couto; the Head is Gold, Chased, something too large for the Cane; the Cane is of a pale hue, much resembling the colour of Sandle Wood, in length from the extremes, about four Feet. If taken away by any Gentlemen in a mistake, please to send it to the House of Mr. Brightman, or to Mr. De Coutto behind the Herring-berry, and it will be thankfully received: Or, if the Servant of any Gentleman has taken it, (supposing it to be his Master's) and will bring it as above, he shall receive a reward of one Gold Mohur.\nFeb. 19, 1780.\n\nTo be SOLD.\n\nTHAT large commodious House in the Loll Bazar, at present occupied by John Iveret, Esq; formerly rented by the Harmontee; Three fourths of the purchase money may remain at mortgage upon the premises for two Years at 8 per Cent Annum. For further Particulars apply to Mr. DONALD, Auctioneer.\nMarch 11.\n\nAt Mr. DUNCAN's Auction\nNear the late Mrs. Ross's Gardens\nOn Tuesday and Friday the 23d and 24th Insts.\n\nWILL be Sold by Public Auction at 10 o'Clock in the Forenoon, the following Articles, Viz.\nSilver Plates of different sort, Copper, Musslipatam Chintz, Patna and China Palampores; China Lustrings of different sorts, Broad Cloath, Silk Carpets large and small, Red Baftaes, fine Cossen-buzar Goothers, Madera Wine, in Pipes half Pipes and quarter Casks, White Wine Vinegar, in half Pipes and Bottles, Anniseed Water and Rose Water, 1 Ten Oar'd Pinnace, Tobacco, Coffee and Mocca Coffee, China Ware, Pictures, Candlestick Shades, Earthen Ware, and Linseed Oils; Paints in Jars, Cork Jackets, Loaf Sugar, Card Tables, Danish and English Anchors stocked and unstocked, &c. &c. Plated Candlesticks, Distilling Stills, Silver Twizer Cases, and a variety of other Articles.\nConditions as usual.\nMarch 18.\n\nMr. ROBERT DUNCAN\n\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Public that he has for Sale by Private Contract, the following Articles, Viz.\nChina Lustrings, Broad Cloath, Silk Carpets, Mussilipatam fine Chintz, Madras long Cloath and Palampores, Europe Canvas, Coiar Cables; Danish and English Anchors stocked and unstocked, Palut in Kegs, very fine Madras Handkerchiefs, Madera Wine in Pipes half Pipes and Bottles, Anniseed Water and Coniac Brandy, Jewellery, consisting of Rings, Seals, Silver Plates, China Ware, Sugar Candy, and a variety of other articles.—Also, two Budgerows, one of Sixteen and the other of Ten Oars, an Europe built Pinnace of 18 Oars,—A half bred Turkey Horse about fourteen Hands high and five years old,—A gray riding Horsey about fourteen and a half Hands high and about 8 Years old, very quiet: 1 Lot of fine Ground to be sold, opposite the new Riding School, in a Garden formerly belonging to Henry Verelst Esq; behind Mrs. Miller's House adjoining to Mrs. Miller's Garden which he is now building upon. For Particulars please to apply as above.\nMarch 18.\n\nCALCUTTA: Printed by J. A. HICKY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-03-25", "date": "1780-03-25", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-03-25/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15AFwZhFhxfTaqhyllVrPS6Yj5SozEgDJ/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nFrom Saturday March 18, to Saturday March, 25, 1780.\n[No. IX.]\n\nExtract of a letter from an Officer on board the Enterprize privateer of London, dated Plymouth, Feb. 22.\n\nIn my last, dated at sea, the 15th Inst, I gave you a short account of the capture of a French Ship from Guadaloupe for Bourdeaux, called the Two Friends, laden with Sugars, Coffee, Cotton, &c. a very valuable Ship. The Captain and officers of this prize informed us, that they sailed in company with four or five other merchant Ships, all bound to Bourdeaux; we intended to have conducted our prize into port, but after putting our third Lieutenant (Mr. Smith) and 22 men on board, we parted from her in a fog, upon which we determined to cruize in the same spot where we had taken the above prize for the others; this we did until the 18th Inst, when at the dawn of day, we discovered a sail in the N. E. quarter, we immediately gave chace, and on our nearer approach, perceived her to be a large Ship with her main mast carried away; we also by 8 o'Clock could distinguish her to be a French ship, with two tier of cabbin windows, and as she went remarkably fast, we going at that time ten knots, and coming up with her very slowly; however, by 9 o'Clock, we came near enough to distinguish that she was armed, having plenty of guns fore and aft, and crowded with men. By this time we hoisted our colours, and fired sevaral chace guns to bring her to, or make them shew their colours; at length, about half past 10 A. M. she hoisted a French ensign and pendant, and fired four shot to windward and shortened sail; this we understood as a challenge and immediately got all ready for engaging; at 11 we came within 100 yards of her weather-quarter, when she gave us the whole of her Broadside as she could bring to bear, and immediately we began both below and aloft, great guns and small arms; from this time, until a quarter past one P. M. we were hard at it, sometimes our yard-arms almost touching each other; our shot must have made great havock among them, our men in the tops informing us they saw several men falling from the tops, rigging, &c. on our side we had not, by one o'Clock, either brace or bowling left to work the ship, the main-top-sail tye was shot away, and the yard fell down, all the shrouds fore and aft cut in two, and the sails all in tatters: you may form some idea of the condition of our sails, when I tell you that the mizen stay-sail had upwards of one hundred balls through it, the main-sail and main-top sail rendered entirely useless, the main mast so terribly wounded, that we can hardly carry sail upon it, the main yard the same, the main top mast ditto; in fine, there is hardly a mast or yard in the ship but what is hurt; all the boats pierced through and through, and one gun dismounted; and at half past one we kept our ship before the wind; to repair, if possible, our rigging and get our ship under command; this she availed herself of, and hauled her wind, and in fact seemed to be heartily sick of her dose. Numbers of her shot, which were lodged in different parts of our ship, weigh 14lb. We have collected large quantities of pieces of iron, old bolts, &c. &c. which lay scattered all over our decks, such abominable stuff did they fire among us; in the course of this engagement we expended 12cwt. of powder, every shot we had upon deck, and every wad on board the ship, insomuch, that some of our tars tore their jackets and trouzers, and rammed them into the guns. From every circumstance of this engagement, we suppose this to be one of the large French frigates of 40 guns; our topmen affirmed she had 15 ports of a side in one tier, besides, quarter deck and forecastle. I have had the good luck to escape without any material hurt: my hand is a little scorched, and my thighs bruised with the wind of some balls; as are Captain Eden's; our people behaved like heroes, and I almost think if we had had sails and rigging to command the ship we might have taken her. We had nine men killed, and twenty-four wounded.”\n\nFORT WILLIAM. 20, March, 1780.\nTHE Public are hereby acquainted, that no Memorials Applications or Addresses from individuals containing subjects of reference to the Hon. the Court of Directors, or immediately directed to them, which are sent into the Board to pass through the regular channel of their advises, will be forwarded by any Ship under dispatch, unless the same shall be received at the Secretary's Office at least 20 Days previous to the date fixed for the Close of the Packet of such a Ship.\nBy Order of the Hon. the Governor General, and Council,\nJ. P. AURIOLE, Secretary.\n\nCALCUTTA.\n\nOn monday last about 12 o'Clock, a Dingy that had brought some Bricks, for Calcutta, was overset near Chaund Paul Gaut but happilly no lives were lost.\n\nDIED. On Monday last on board of one of his Majesty's Ships of War, —GLOVER Esq; a gentleman, much lamented by all those who had the pleasure of his acquaintance.\n\nOn Saturday Evening last, a Fire broke out in the great Baazar, by which was consumed a great Quantity of Paddy and Rice, also Straw, Bamboos, Ghee and Oil, and several thousand Matts.\n\nDROPPED. down in a drunken fit on Tuesday last about 5 o'Clock in the afternoon. in the lane behind Mr Carmicheals House in CALCUTTA Heet. Mc. Lane, who expired in a few minutes, it was supposed his death was occasioned by the great quantity of spirits he had drank.\n\nOn Tuesday was Launched from Col. Watson's Dock, a fine new Vessel named the speedwell, built by Col. Watson, for the Hon. Company's Marine service. The Windless is on a new construction, by which with the assistance of four Men, she can weigh an anchor of 16 cwt. There were present at the Launch, the Hon. Governor General and several other persons of distinction also several experienced Captains in the Sea Service who gave it as their oppinions that she was well constructed for the service she was intended for. Col. Watson gave a very elegant Entertainment on the above occasion, and the Hon. Governor Gen. and his Lady dined with him.\n\nThe same Morning a very great fire broke out in the Baazar near Keshery pore Bridge which consumed several Straw Houtes and Pooteck Shops.\n\nOn Tuesday Night, a fire broke out on the Estate of John L vit Esq; which Burned down one of his Large Golahs, but by timley assistance no other damage was done.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-03-25/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15AFwZhFhxfTaqhyllVrPS6Yj5SozEgDJ/view", "text": "Yesterday about eleven o'clock a very great Fire broke out near the Bow Bazar, which alarmed and terrified the poor Inhabitants near that place in such a manner, that they ran with their Infants in their Arms, towards the Great Tank near the Court House, where they sat them down for safety.\n\nMuch about the same time another Fire broke out near the Herring-bury which consumed several Straw Houses, with the Cloaths and Furniture of several of the poor People. During the time of this dreadful conflagration, two Villians were detected carrying off some of the property of these poor distressed sufferers.\n\nWe have this day been informed that the fire which broke out Yesterday in the Bow-Baazar, burned so furiously that the flames extended quite a cross the Bow-Baazar road and set fire to a vast number of Straw Houses, it continued burning rappidly and the flames still extending, that not a straw House did escape until it came to Major de Glasse's road, and the Wind blowing fresh from the Eastern Quarter, several large flakes of fire was carried away towards the John Baazar where it began again and continued burning down every House as far as Colimby. And to compleat the distresses of the Printer it set fire to the litle out Houses in his Garden also to his Bungalo, and consumed the whole with the Furniture contained therein.\n\nWednesday last a passage Boat, overset opposite Chaund-Paul Gaut, with fifteen Passengers on board, out of which there was five drowned.\n\nWe are informed that there has been sixteen Men, women and Children, burnt to death in the late fire.\n\nE N G L A N D.\n\nBy private Letters, we are informed that Gibralter was besieged by the French and Spaniards. Sir. Charles Hardy, had seen the French Fleet, but there had been no engagement. The English had demanded assistance from the Dutch and Russians. Lord Mount Stewart was gone Ambassador to Russia The Island of St. Vincent's was taken by the french.\n\nJOHN JONES,\n\nBEGS leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen, that he intends leaving this place for China in the course of five or six, days to return in the ensuing Season, with an assortment of goods, and flatters himself from the knowledge and experience he has had in the retail business, that he will be able to bring such articles, as will give entire satisfaction to those who are pleased to favour him with their Orders.\n\nALL persons who have any demands on the said JOHN JONES, are requested to send in their accounts in order that they may be discharged.\nMarch 24, 1780.\n\nA R R I V A L S\n\nThe True Britain India Ship from England. The Comorant, from Madrass. The Augusta, from do.\n\nMr. H I C K E Y,\n\nBEGS Leave to inform his subscribers, and the public in general, that he intends on Tuesday next to fix the Editor's BOX, at the outer Gate of his House.\n\nTo the E D I T O R,\n\nS I R, by inserting the following lines, you'll much oblige your humble servant,\n\nTheir putrifying Bodies taint the air,\nand with the living Wage perpetual War,\n\nTHE rediculous and odious custom of paving the Churches in Paris, with the dead, occasions it is well known in that city annually epidemical disorders, what must be the infallible Consequences then of a similar practice in a Climate like this, shou'd you believe it that in the very Center of this opulent City, and almost under our noses, there is a spot of ground measuring not more than 600 square yards us'd as a public burying ground by the Portuguse Inhabitants where there are annually intered upon a medium not less than 400 dead Bodies, that these Bodies are generally buried without Coffins and in graves dug so exceeding shallow as not to admit of their being covered with much more than a foot and a half of earth insomuch that after a very heavy fall of rain some part of them have been known to appear above ground, that when the presure of the atmosphere happens to be at any time deminished and the Effluvium arrising from the accumulatng mass of Corruption has room to expand the stench becomes intolerable and sufficient to give the air a pestilential taint moreover by the quantity of matter necessarily flowing from it assimilating with the springs of the earth, can scarcely fail to impart to the Water in the adjacent Walls and Tank and morbed and noxious quality, laying by the means the foundation of various diseases among the poorer sort of People who are obliged to drink it, nor can those in mere affluent circumstances from the natural Indolence and decption of servants Promise themselves as absolut exemption from it. Although such pernicious Consequences must forceably shock every Inhabitant of the town yet your subscriber being more partiularly affected by the Property and advocation requiring him to live in the nighbourhood and within the more immedi Influence of this abominable place, is led thro' the channel of your paper to present the same to the consideration of some of your readers, in hopes that an effectual and speedy step will be taken to remove it, otherwise it bids fair in the opinon of a very celebrated Phisiar as well as a most Inteligent Egyptian traveller your subscriber lately conversed with, to send some thousands are long to the Regions of immortality let it be remimbered that the last epidmic contageon first apped out of Armenian-street, and I appeal to the justness of the Observation to the Gentlemen of the Faculty.\nPhilantropos\n\nNOTICE is hereby given to all those who have any legal demands on the Estate of the late Mr. SHUMAN, of Chinsurah deceased, are hereby requested to send in the same to Mr. FREDERICK WIEMAN, secretary of the Orphan's Chamber at that place.\n—Likewise any person indebted to said Estate are desired to pay in the same to the above Gentleman on or before the Twentieth of this instant\nMarch 4, 1780.\n\nTo be S O L D.\n\nTHAT large commodious House in the Loll Bazar, at present occupied by John Levet, Esq; and formerly rented by the Harmonic Society. Three fourths of the purchase Money may remain at mortgage upon the premises for two Years at 8 per Cent per Annum. For further particulars apply to Mr. DONALD, Auctioneer.\nMarch 11, 1780.\n\nFor private S A L E.\n\nA Phaeton and a pair of Horses, also a riding Horse, warranted sound. Further particulars may be known by Application to Mr. DONALD.\nMarch 18, 1780.\n\nHIGH WATER at Calcutta from Saturday March 25th, to Saturday March the 31st.\nH. M.\n25 Saturday, at 7 10\n26 Sunday, 7 50\n27 Monday, 8 30\n28 Tuesday, 9 10\n29 Wednesday, 11 0\n30 Thursday, 11 40\n31 Friday, 12 20\n\nTHE SNOW AUGUSTA,\nArrived from MADRASS\nthe 18, Inst.\n\nAND will be freighted or sold, being newly sheathed in September and have all new rigging and Sails. For particulars to enquire of Mr. NORTON.\n\nN. B. The above SNOW, is all Teak Java, built she is Burthen 200 Tons more or less, takes 7000 Maunds of Rice or 2800 Bags.\n\nNOTICE is hereby given to all those that have any legal demands on the estate of the late Mr. Peter NICOLAI HEILTE, of Fredericksnagor deceased, are requested to send in the same to Mr. Christian duntze, Secretary of the royal Council at that place,—likewise any person indebted to the said estate are desired to pay in the same to the said Mr. Dintze, on or before the expiration of one month, from this date.\nMarch 25, 1780.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-03-25/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15AFwZhFhxfTaqhyllVrPS6Yj5SozEgDJ/view", "text": "Calcutta, March 6, 1780.\nBORROWED last Month by a Person or Persons unknown, out of a Gentleman's House near the [ILL], a very elegant Pair of Candle [ILL]. Whoever will return the same, or [ILL] them to be returned, by applying to the Printer, will receive a reward of [ILL] Sicca Rupees.\nN. B. The Shades have private [ILL].\n\nMr. PRICE's Victualling Yard,\nTHIS Day will be Sold by Public Auction, on account of the Company, Mr. Williamson, Vendu Master, the following stores. Salt Beef and Pork, Arrack, Biscuit, Rice, Doll, Wheat, Salt, Wax and Tallow Candles, Gram, Linseed and Coco-nut-oil, empty Casks, Staves, Iron Hoops and Coopers [ILL].\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 per cent to be forfeited, in case they do not pay for and clear out their respective Lots within ten days from the day of sale, as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale.\nCalcutta, March 25th 1780.\n\nWILLIAMSON's\nAUCTION ROOM,\nOLD PLAY-HOUSE,\nWILL be sold on Tuesday next the 28th Inst. by Public Auction, a Quantity of Plate and Books, belonging to RICHARD BARWELL, Esq; and the following Articles the property of Robert Sanderson, Esq; viz. Furniture, Plate, Glass and China Ware, Kitchen Utensils, &c.\nOn the same Day, precisely at Noon, will be also Sold, a share in the Calcutta Theatre, and some elegant Surpaiches, and Culgees, belonging to the Estate of Samuel Middleton, Esq; deceased.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 per Cent. to be forfeited in case they do not pay for and clear out their respective Lots within ten days from the time of Sale as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale.\nCalcutta, 23d. March, 1780.\n\nWILLIAMSON's\nAUCTION ROOM.\nOLD PLAY HOUSE.\nWILL be sold on Thursday next the 30th, Inst. by Public Auction, sundry Effects belonging to the Estate of the late Mr. THOMAS WEST- [ILL].\nAlso the Houshold Furniture, Plate, Jewels, China & Glass Ware, Kitchen Utensils, Horses, Carriages, &c. belonging to John Richardson, Esq; lately embarked on the Ceres.\n\nA Share in the Calcutta Theatre, belonging to the Estate of Lieutenant Col. John Fortnom, deceased.\nA set of Hindostan Tents, belonging to the Estate of Lieut. Col. Alexander Dow, deceased.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchaser to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 per Cent. to be forfeited in case they do not pay for and clear out their respective Lots within ten Days from the time of sale as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a resale.\nCalcutta, March 25, 1780.\n\nFOUND.\nIN Mr. WILLIAMSON's Auction Room, a Gold Enamel'd Pencil and Pen Case, which the Owner is requested to send for to Mr. WILLIAMSON.\n\nTo be SOLD, or LETT ready Furnished.\nTHE Garden House belonging to John Richardson, Esq; delightfully and commodiously seated at Ducansore, on the Bank of the River. Any Person desirous of Purchasing or hiring the same, is requested to apply to Mr. Williamson, for further Particulars.\nFeb. 19, 1780.\n\nMr. WILLIAMSON,\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Public, that he has for Sale by Private Contract, the following Articles, viz.\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones.\nPearls of various Sorts,\nAn Organ with 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with various accompanyments.\nHigh Scented Ottah of Roses,\nRings of different Stones.\nShauls and Shaul Handkerchiefs,\nOld Madera in Pipes and Bottles,\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers.\nCountry and Town Houses,\nWest India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nTwo Pairs of elegant Diamond Ear-Rings.\nAn Harpsichord,\nChariots and Phaetons,\nAn Officer's Marque, lined with Gingham,\nSnip Book Cases of Mahogany,\nBrandy Fruits,\nPlate,\nLarge Strong Buggy Horses.\nA beautiful bright Sorrel Hunter, known by the name of Fame, formerly the property of Mr. Bruer, warranted free from blemish.\nA dark Dun Saddle Horse, of a high cast, about fourteen hands high, just arrived.\nA fourteen Oar'd Pinnace built Budgrow, lying at Mrs. Ross's Gaut.\nA new Pinnace, 22 feet Keel by 7 feet Beam, with a House in the center, laying under a Shed at Mr. McSwain's Bungalow, near the Hospital.\n\nAn elegant English Crane necked Chariot, with four handsome Carriage Horses.\nA neat Country built Chariot.\nMarch 18, 1780.\n\nS T O L E N,\nAT different times in the course of this and the last Month, out of the Quarters of different Gentlemen in the North and South Barracks, the following Articles answering to the under-written Descriptions.\nA pair of elegant Silver mounted Pistols the Barrels plated, Makers name AISLABIE.\nA flat Cornelian Pump Seal, set in Gold, with the Cypher of C. L. and the impression of a Head.\nA Regimental Sword, Pattern of the 3d Regiment, with a Red Morocco Belt.\nA do. do. with a light blue Silk Belt, Silver mountings,\nA do. do.\nA Metal Watch, with a Shagreen Case, Maker Edward Perry, No. 1312,\nA Silver mounted Hanger, Green Handle,\nThree Pair of Europe Pumps,\nOne do. do. Shoes,\nA Gold Enamelled Ring,\nTwo Shauls,\nWHOEVER will give Information of all or any of the above Articles, so that they may be recovered and the Offenders brought to Justice, shall receive a Reward of One Hundred Sicca Rupees, by applying to Mr. Hicky at the Printing-Office: or should any of the above Articles be exposed to Sale, please to stop the Party, and the same Reward shall be given.\nMarch 11, 1780.\n\nMR. DUNCAN, begs leave to acquaint the Public, that he has for Sale by private contract, a spot of Ground opposite the new Riding School, in a Garden formerly belonging to Henry Verelst, Esq; the House behind Mr. Shults, adjoining to Mr. Miller's Ground which he is now building on.\nMarch 11, 1780.\n\nMr. DONALD,\nBEGS leave to acquaint the public in general and the Merchants and Mariners of the Settlement in particular that he acts as an Insurance Broker, and effects Insurances either on English or Foreign Bottoms by good and Capital under writers on as easy Terms as the nature of circumstances will admit. Remitters either to Europe direct, or by the way of China may depend on getting their Risks covered with Punctuality and dispatch. ----- Those who may be pleased to favour Mr. DONALD, with their Commands are requested to send him their Directions in writing not only for the sake of Expedition but to prevent Mistakes.\nCalcutta, March 10, 1780.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-03-25/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15AFwZhFhxfTaqhyllVrPS6Yj5SozEgDJ/view", "text": "POET'S CORNER.\n\nFor the CALCUTTA GAZETTE.\nThe LOVE-SICK SHEPHERDESS;\nA PASTORAL.\n\nAH! why to indulge thy fond mind,\nDespairing thus in solitude seek,\nMy hair flowing loose in the wind,\nAnd faded the rose on my cheek.\n\nNo more to yon favourite hilll,\nI fly to salute the gay morn;\nMy lambkips left quite to their will,\nLike me now they wander forlorn.\n\nSo chang'd is the once pleasant glade,\nIt hateful appears in my eyes,\nWhile the breeze thro' the whis'pring shade,\nSoft murmuring echoes my sighs.\n\nNo more I prepare for the dance,\nNo more at the tabret rejoice;\nA song if I hear new by chance,\nI weep at the sound of the voice.\n\nFor ah! my lov'd shepherd is gone,\n'Twas he that gave grace to my steps;\nHis presence inspir'd the glad song,\nThat so oft wou'd escape from my lips.\n\nWhen he with my hand in his press'd,\nA story of love wou'd recite,\nMy eyes a fond answer confess'd,\nAnd sparkl'd with contcious delight.\n\nAnd when his fond tales to repeat,\nWe've stray'd by the light of the moon,\nI never once dreamt of deceit,\nOr his vows wou'd be broken so soon.\n\nAlas! to another he's flown,\nHis heart'I no longer possess;\nBut oh! with confusion I own,\nI still cannot love him the less.\n\nBui adieu to content, then, my soul,\nTo seek after peace is in vain,\nMy passion I cannot controul,\n'Tis death must extinguish the flame.\nF. B.\n\nSIR,\nIF you think the following lines diserving of a place in your Poets Corner. You will please to insert them; otherwise, consign them to the flames and you will oblige one who means to be your.\nCORRESPONDENT.\n\nOn helping a young Lady off with her Glove.\n\nFROM fair Maria's beautious arm,\nI simply drew her glove,\nBut little thought that any harm,\nFrom thence to me should prove.\n\nWhen lo! a Phantom to my view,\nStood forth with brandsh'd dart,\nWhich Swiftly from his Bow he threw,\nAnd struck me to the heart.\n\nA new SONG.\nTune Sweet Phillis well met, &c.\n\nNO longer I'll stay\nTo the grove I'll away\nIn search of my beautiful maid\nSuch charms in in her dwell\nNo tongue can e'er tell\nMy bosom of peace they've betrayed.\n\nHer languishing Eyes\nHer soft breathed sigh\nNo mortal can resist\nHer cheeks like the Rose\nMy thoughts discompose\nI die if I do not persist\n\nHer dark flowing hair\nThat curls without cure\nThe wind makes to play on her face\nHer shape so compleat\nHer dress is so neat\nIn each step she discovers a grace.\n\nLong long have I strove\nWith the torments of love\nOr breathed in the air my soft tale\nBut now will I try\nIf the means to comply\nAnd crown my fond hopes in the vale.\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail.\n\nAT the Red Godown in the Radda Baazar, the following Articles, viz.\nSALT PORK, in Tierces containing 50 Pieces of 6lb each.\nMeis PORK in half Tierces, containing 37 Pieces of 4lb each.\nHOGS FACES, containing 25 and half Heads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best sort in Tubs of half Picul each.\nSOFT SUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds.\nRUM, in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADERA WINE of 4 Years Old, in Pipes.\nTEA, best sort, in a Box containing two Canisters.\nWAX CANDLES,\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars had from Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. TOUCHET'S.\nMarch 11, 1780.\n\nTo be LET;\n\nA GARDEN House, consisting of a Hall, Three Rooms and two Virandoes; situated on the Culpry Road, near Ally Pore. For particulars apply to Mr. THOMAS ADAMS.\n\nLOST, or supposed to be taken away in a Mistake, on Sunday the 20th of last Month, from the House of Mr. Brightman, in the Murgry Hattal, a Cane belonging to Mr. De Couto; the Head is Gold, Chased, something too large for the Cane; the Cane is of a pale hue, much resembling the colour of Sandle Wood, in length from the extremes, about four Feet. If taken away by any Gentleman in a mistake, please to send it to the House of Mr. Brightman, or to M. De Couto behind the Herring-berry, and it will be thankfully received: Or, if the Servant of any Gentleman has taken it, (supposing it to be his Master's) and will bring it as above, he shall receive a reward of one Gold Mohur.\nFeb. 19, 1780.\n\nAt Mr. DUNCAN's AUCTION-ROOM.\n\nTHE Snow Kitty Bu[ilt?] One Hundred and Twenty Tons or there abouts, will be sold by Public Outcry at 11 o'Clock, in the forenoon on Friday the 31st. Inst. she is fit for the Eastern Trade, and if required can be ready to sail in Eight days from the time of Sale. A List of her furniture is to be seen at Mr. Duncan's House near the late Mrs. Rosies's Gaut.\nThe Purchaser to pay one fourth Rupee, to bind the Bargin and the vessel and stores to be delivered immediately, and the money paid upon delivery, in default of which the Purchaser will forfeit Twenty per Cent, and as also make good any loss that may insue by a second sale. The sale to be in secca Rupees.\n\nAt Mr. DUNCAN's Auction,\nNear the late Mrs. Ross's Gaut.\nOn Tuesday and Friday the 28th and 31st Insts.\n\nWILL be Sold by Public Auction, at 10 o'Clock in the Forenoon, the following Articles, Viz. China Luttring, Madras long Cloths, Madras Palampores, Madras Handkerchiefs and Sarasses, Jamdanies, Chintzes of different sorts, Coffee, Rose Taffety, Broad Cloath, Rose Water, Sugar Candy, Coffee, Madras Stockings Stationary a few Lots, Europe and Danish Canvas, Danish and English Anchors, stocked and unstocked, Europe Gin, Coniac Brandy, Madera Wine in Pipes half Pipes and Bottles, Europe seed Water, a Moorman's Sloop, a China Ware, a quantity of Copper to be re-sold, Copper 10 Maunds in one Lot, Settees, Bureaus and Book-cases, Maldavia Coir Cables, and a variety of other Articles. Conditions as usual.\nMarch 25.\n\nMr. ROBERT DUNCAN\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Public, that he has for Sale by Private Contract, the following Articles, viz. China Luttring, Madras Long Cloth, Madras Pallampores, Ditto Handkerchiefs, Sarvates, Sugar, Moco Coffee, Madras Stockings, Europe ith Canvas, Danish and English Anchors, stocked and unstocked, Europe Brandy, Maderia Wine in Pipes, half Pipes and Bottles, Settres, Bureaus, and Book-cases, Maldavia Coir Cables, and a variety of Articles. Also two Budgerows, one of Sixteen and the other of Ten Oars; one London built Pinnace of 10 Oars.—A high bred Turkey Horse about fifteen Hands high andfive years old,—An English gray riding Horse, about fourteen and a half Hands high and about 8 Years old, very quiet. 1 Lot of fine Ground to be sold, opposite the new Riding School, in a Garden formerly belonging to Harry Vereilst Esq; behind Mr. Miller's House adjoining to Mr. Miller's Godown which he is now building upon. For Particulars, please to apply as above.\n\nCALCUTTA: Printed by J. A. HICKY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-04-01", "date": "1780-04-01", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-04-01/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15-uSLv8xhd7gd0l0c9RD-S-gharlqn-6/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nFrom Saturday March, 25, to Saturday April, 1ft. 1780. [No. X]\n\nENGLAND.\nof a Letter from Lewes, Dec. 28,\n\nLAST Tuesday morning the Greyhound, a letter of marque, of ten 14 pounders, and 25 men, belonging to Hastings, commanded by Capt. Bevill, being on a cruize off Beachy-head, about 4 leagues from land, observed a cutter engaging 5 colliers, one of which the cutter took; on this the Greyhound immediately gave chace, which the cutter perceiving, crowded all the sail she could, and stood for the french coast. The Greyhound very soon came up with the captured collier, retook, her, and sent her away to Hastings: she then made all the sail she could, after the cutter, and coming up with her about three in the afternoon, found her to be a french privateer, mounting fourteen 4-pounders, with 120 men. Capt. Bevill running along-side the French privateer, received her first broadside, which he returned but considering the superiority of his force he judged it prudent to wait for a large Folk-stone tender of twelve four-pounders, and two other tenders of six two-pounders each, which he saw coming up; they all spoke and agreed to engage; but the Folkstone tender after discharging, her first broadside, dropped a-stern, and did not come up again during the engagement. The Greyhound, with her few men, and the two tenders, however, agreed to stand by each other, and take the privateer, which they did. The Greyhound greatly out-sailing the tenders, soon came up again with the privateer, and engaged her above two hours, and having shot away her top-gallant halliards, gave the two tenders an opportunity of coming up, and after giving three cheers, they renewed the engagenen, which continued very hot on both sides till about half past 9 o'clock, when the French privateer called out for quarter, having received several shots between wind and water, had all his rigging shot away, his main-mast standing, and seven men killed and twenty-one wounded; two of the men died soon afterwards. Capt. Bevill sent his capture, with her crew, amounting to 95, who are now confined in Hastings gaol) into the Downs. The Greyhound had only two men wounded, but her rigging was shot to-pieces, having had not less then 200 shot, great and small, pass through her mainsail, the Frenchman firing very lofty. One of the tenders had one man killed and another wounded. The french sailors, upon their examination, said, that thirteen privateers sailed with them from Havre-de-grace, about a fortnight since, but they are supposed to be cruizing in another latitude. The taking of the above privateer is a very agreeable circumstance, as she might have done much damage in the Channel. The Greyhound used in the engagement eight cwt. of powder, and ball in proportion.\n\nExtract of Letter from the Honourable Vice-Admiral Byron to Mr. Stephens, Princess. Royal off St. Lucia the 7th and 2th of January, 1779.\n\nSIR,\nIN my letter of the 30th of November, from Rhode Island, I acquainted you for the Information of their Lordships, that the ships I intended to proceed with in quest of the French squadron, had been put in the best condition which circumstances would admit of, and were then ready to fail. Several attempts were made to get out of the harbour, but the prevailing winds were unfavourable, and at times it blew with such violence that most of the ships parted their cables and lost anchors, and some of them narrowly escaped being wrecked. These accidents prevented the squadron from sailing until the 14th of December, when I put to sea with the ships named in the margin; and anchored here yesterday morning with all of them; except the Fame and Diamond, the former of which was dismasted the 18th in a hard gale of wind at south, attended with an uncommon high and confused sea, in which all the ships rolled and pitched exceedingly, and sustained considerable damage, Particularly the Trident; whose mainmast is sprung so dangerously in four places, that it will only bear a jury, topmast. The Diamond was seen with the Fame after she lost her masts, and not being arrived, I presume Captain Colby is following me, and has kept the frigate with him. I refer their Lordships to Rear-Admiral Barrington for an account of the French squadron's proceedings at this place, from whence it seems Monsr. D'Easting withdrew his troops and ships the 29th of last month. I have dispatched some frigates and small vessels to Martnico to reconnoitre Fort Royal, and bring intelligence whether his squadron is in that harbour; in the mean time we are using every possible exertion to get our ships supplied, with wood and water, and their masts and rigging put in some condition for service.\n9th January, The frigates and small vessels that were sent to reconnoitre, returned full eventing with accounts of Monsr. D'Easting being at Fort Royal with his whole force. He has at least ten large frigates at Martinico, several of which are sheathed with copper, and sail remarkably well, which induced me to send orders for the Carysfort, Maidstone and Ariel, belonging to the American squadron, to join me from Antigua, where they are re-fitting.\nThe Diamond anchored here last night, having parted company with the Fame in a gale of wind the 25th of last month, about 50 leagues N. E. of Bermudas; she had then got jury masts nearly fitted, and was making the best of her way to Barbadoes.\nI am. &c.\nJ. BYRON.\n\nBENGAL.\nCalcutta March 26th,\nBy a letter from Compoore,\n\nWE are informed that a Dacoits broke into the quarters of Sir Patrick Belfour in the Night whilst that Gentleman lay asleep in his bed, but the noise soon awoke him when he called up one of his bearers, whom the Dacoit attacked and stabbed him in several places, and of which wound he instantly expired: The Villian also stabbed Sir Patrick in several, places, and of which wounds he now lies dangerously ill, and his recovery seems doubtful.\n\nThe dreadful havock the late fire has made amongst the poor BENGALees, is almost incredible, it is reported upwards of fifteen thousand straw huts has been consumed.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-04-01/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15-uSLv8xhd7gd0l0c9RD-S-gharlqn-6/view", "text": "the most authentic and accurate accounts, we are informed that there was burned and suffocated by the smoak and flames about one hundred and ninty people. Sixteen it is said perished in one House, and in another House in attempting to save two Women and a Child five Men went in at different times, and were all suffocated, it is the opinion of the oldest Inhabitants that the late fire has been the largest that ever they remember to have seen in Calcutta.\n\nA Large Boat Loaded with Rice and wax, coming from the Sundsrburns to Calcutta was overset on tuesday last a little below Cuggeree, with five men on board. one of whom was seized by a Tyger a very few moments after he got on shore they had perceived the head of the Tyger amongst the bushes the moment they landed, but being so much weakened and fatagued by swiming they were not able to shun the danger which awaited them.\n\nArrived the Snow Speedwell.—Boyce who left Madras, 16th of Oct. last for this Port, but being short of Water obliged him to put into Arican River, the King of that place obliged him to carry the Ship up to Town, where they over haul'd her for Fire Arms, but as they did not find any they only broke open the freight Bales and other packages of Goods from which they took what they thought would be most pleasing to the King.\n\nA Vessel arrived at Madras from Pegue brings account that the King of that Port has taken every Ship-wright and Carpenter that was building and repairing of Vessels at that place, and obliged them to enter into his employments, to build him three Ships for his Service; but for what use, it is not yet transpired.\n\nOn Thursday last it blew so hard at Ingalee that the Ceres India Ship, Capt. Snow parted from her best and small Bower Anchors, and in that situation was compelled to stand out to Sea, not having one Anchor left on board that the Ship could ride by excepting the Sheet Anchor, leaving behind a Lady one of the Passengers, who could not venture along side, the Seas running Mountains high also the fourth Officer, and purser.\n\nCALCUTTA THEATRE,\nMr MESINK's Night,\nOn Tuesday next the 4, April, will be\nPerformed the Comedy of the\nSCHOOL for SCANDAL.\n\nAnd on Tuesday last a Cause was tried wherein Stephen Bagshaw Esq. was plaintif, Swainston Esq. was defendant the action was brought on by Mr. Bagshaw on a complaint, of his being Illegally deprived, of his place which he held for some time as a Clerk of the peace, and obtained a Verdict. with 6000 Sicca Rupees Damage with Costs of Suit, and his place to be restored to him.\n\nON Monday last came on in the supreme Court of Judicature, before the Hon. Sir Elijah Impey Knt. the Hon. Sir Robt. Chambers Knt. and the Honble Mr. Justice Hyde, the Cause relative to the Cossiperrah affair the Def. in this Cause was\nSwainston Esq; one of the Honble Company's Servants, who was cast in a Verdict of 200 Rupees with Costs of Suit, to be confined three weeks in jail, and to find bail to the amount of 10,000 Rupees for his good behaviour for two years.\n\nThursday Evening about six oClock in the afternoon a fire broke out at a place called bobbinapoore near the House of the Hon'ble Sir Robert Chambers which consumed several straw houses with the Effects of the poor inhabitants.\nabout the same time three Large Bugerows was overset at Chaund Paul Gaue near Mess. Crofts and Johnsons Godowns.\n\nOn Sunday Evening last as Mess. Parkil Meiendor and a Gentleman belonging to the Danish Factory was going up the River, their Bugerow was overset by the Violence of the Norwester they very fortunately got hold of the Gang board which kept them afloat for the space of a quarttr of an hour until a Brick Boat came off to their assistance.\n\nAll the homeward bound China Ships are arrived at Mellaca, an are to sail from thence to Achin, from thence they are to be convoy'd as far as the Cape by two Sixty Gun Ships and a frigate. A French Privateer call the Lamouch of 12 Guns with 125 Men, has been seen Cruizing in the straits of Mallaca.\n\nDEATH's\nMarch 3th 1780, Mrs. Ann Naylor, the 10th, Brian Glover Esq. the 21st. Hector Mc. Lane, the 30th George Hodgson Esq From the general Hospital five Soldiers and Recruits belonging to the Hon. Company.\n\nNOTICE is hereby given to all those who have any legal demands on the Estate of the late Mr. SHUMAN, of Chinsurah deceased are hereby requested to send in the same to Mr. FREDERICK WIEMAN, secretary of the Orphan's Chamber at that place.\n—Likewise any person indebted to said Estate are desired to pay in the same to the above Gentleman on or before the Twentieth of this instant\nMarch 4, 1778.\n\nHIGH WATER at Calcutta from Saturday March 25th, to Saturday April, the 1st.\nA. M.\n1 Saturday, at 1 24\n2 Sunday, 2 12\n3 Monday, 3 00\n4 Tuesday, 3 48\n5 Wednesday, 4 36\n6 Thursday, 5 22\n7 Friday, 6 14\n\nSTOLEN,\nAT different times in the course of this and the last Month, out of the Quarters of different Gentlemen in the North and South Barracks, the following Articles answering to the under-written Descriptions.\nA pair of elegant Silver mounted Pistols the Barrels plated, Makers name Aislabie.\nA flat Cornelian Pump Seal, set in Gold, with the Cypher of C. L. and the impression of a Head.\nA Regimental Sword, Pattern of the 3d Regiment, with a Red Morocco Belt.\nA do. do. with a light blue Silk Belt, Silver mountings,\nA do. do.\nA Metal Watch, with a Shagreen Case, Maker Edward Perry, No. 131.\nA Silver mounted Hanger, Green Handle,\nThree Pair of Europe Pumps,\nOne do. do. Shoes,\nA Gold Enamelled Ring,\nTwo Shauls,\nWhoever will give Information of all or any of the above Articles, so that they may be recovered and the Offenders brought to Justice, shall receive a Reward of One Hundred Sicca Rupees, by applying to Mr. Hicky at the Printing-Office: or should any of the above Articles be exposed to Sale, please to stop the Party, and the same Reward shall be given.\nMarch 11, 1780.\n\nCalcutta, March 6, 1780.\nBORROWED last Month by a Person or Persons unknown, out of a Private Gentleman's House near the Esplanade, a very elegant Pair of Camp Shades. Whoever will return the same or cause them to be returned, by applying to the Printer, will receive a reward of 40 Sicca Rupees.\nN. B. The Shades have private Marks.\n\nMr. DONALD,\nBEGS leave to acquaint the public in general and the Merchants and Mariners of the Settlement in particular that he acts as an Insurance Broker and effects Insurances either on English or Foreign Bottoms by good and Capital under writers on as easy Terms as the nature of circumstances will admit. Remitters either to Europe directly or by the way of China may depend on getting their Risks covered with Punctuality and dispatch.-----Those who may be pleased to favour Mr. DONALD, with their Commands are requested to send him their Directions in writing not only for the sake of Expedition but to prevent Mistakes.\nCalcutta, March 10, 1780.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-04-01/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15-uSLv8xhd7gd0l0c9RD-S-gharlqn-6/view", "text": "To be S O L D.\nA large commodious House in Loll Bazar, at present occupied by John Levet, Esq; and formerly by the Harmonic Society. Two thirds of the purchase Money may remain at mortgage upon the Premises for two Years at 8 per Cent per Annum. For further Particulars apply to Mr. DONALD, Auctioneer.\nMarch 11, 1780.\n\nBy private S A L E.\nA PHAETON and a pair of HORSES, and a riding HORSE, warranted sound. For further particulars may be known by Application to Mr. DONALD.\nMarch 18, 1780.\n\nThe SNOW A U G U S T A,\nArrived from MADRAS, the 13, Inst.\nShe will be freighted or sold she was newly sheathed in Sep. last with new rigging and stores. For particulars to enquire of me A. MACAULAY.\nThe above S N O W, is all Teakbuilt, and is Burthen 250 Tons or less, takes 7000 Bazar Maunds Rice or 2800 Bags.\n\nNOTICE is hereby given to all those that have any legal demands on the estate of the late Mr. PETER NICOLAI HEILTE, of Fredericanagore, deceased, are requested to send in their claims to Mr. Christian duntz felt, and the rest of the royal Council at that place, and likewise any person indebted to the said estate are desired to pay in the same to the said Mr. Dintzfelt. on or before the expiration of one month, from this date.\nMarch 25, 1780.\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSONS\nAUCTION ROOM.\nOLD PLAY HOUSE.\nWILL be sold by public Auction on Tuesday next the 4th Inst. now laying at Baleah Gaut, and some Masts and Planks laying at Nimtullah belonging to the estate of C. S. Playdell Esq; deceased damaged Stationary and Sorts belonging to the Hon. Company.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves in the Penalty of 25 per Cent. to be forfeited in case they do not pay for and clear away their respective Lots within ten days from the time of Sale as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale.\nCalcutta April 1, 1780.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nA LARGE and Elegant Single Stone Diamond RING, the weight of the Stone is 13 Ruttys or a little more, for particulars please to enquire of Mr. Schultz.\nCalcutta April 1, 1780.\n\nAt Capt. A B E R C R O M B Y'S\nnear CHAUND PAUL CAUT,\nOn Friday the 7th April.\nWILL be sold by public Auction, by Mr. DONALD, this Europe Goods undermentioned just imported by the Walpole one of the Ships of the 2d. Fleet,\nPorter and pale Beer in Casks,\nCyder and Perry in bottles,\nClaret in Chests,\nCherry Brandy Rum-shrub,\nWhite Wine Vinegar,\nConfectionary in Cases,\nMutton Pork and Hams,\nHogs Cheeks, Tongues pickled and dryed Mustard,\nMushrooms Capers, French Olives,\nPickles in half and quarter Cases,\nDryed Salmon Butter and Cheese,\nLinseed Oil in Jars,\nAlmonds in Jars,\nAnd a great variety of other Articles\nConditions of Sale.\nFor Sicca Rupees the Goods to be paid for and removed within ten days of the Time of Sale, or they will be resold for account and at the Expence, of the first Purchaser. The Sale to begin exactly at 10 o'Clock.\n\nW A N T E D.\nAN Apprentice to a very genteel Business, the Son of a European, he must be well acquainted with the English Language, must write a good Hand and understand something of accounts, and of good connections, the Parents, or Guardian of such a person by applying to Mr. HICKY, at the printing office, may meet with an opportunity of providing for their Son, or pupil,\nCalcutta April 1, 1780.\n\nE L O P E D,\nFROM his Masters service about two months ago, and is supposed to have gone up the Country in the Service of some officer, a Little Slave Boy about twelve years old, can speak, read, and write English very well. Any Gentleman discovering such a person amongst his servants, and will give intelligence to the Printer it shall be thankfully received, by the Gentleman who has lost the boy.\nCalcutta April 1. 1780.\n\nFORT WILLIAM, 20, March, 1780.\nTHE Public are hereby acquainted that no Memorials Applications or Addresses from individuals containing subjects of reference to the Hon. the Court of Directors, or immediately directed to them, which are sent into the Board to pass through the regular channel of their advises, will be forwarded by any Ship under dispatch, unless the same shall be received at the Secretary's Office at least 20 Days previous to the date fixed for the Close of the Packet of such a Ship.\nBy Order of the Hon. the Governor General, and Council,\nJ. P AURIOL, Secretary.\n\nList of Passengers arrived in the Walpole.\nMiss Marinura Birch. A most greable and accomplished young Lady,\nMr. Thomas Philpot, a Writer,\nCap. John Henderson,\nGeorge Lincelin,\nJohn Wedderburne,\nCadets. Thomas Smith,\nGeorge Leick,\nJohn Duff,\nBuckley Gould,\nTimothy Leigh,\nJames Cheap,\nJames Sinclair,\nMr. Charles Allen, an Assistant surgeon returned to to his station.\nEdward Brampton. To solicit the superior Court to be admitted one of the Faternity.\nWilliam Tate a free Mariner.\n\nList of of Passengers per True Briton,\nMiss Ann Morse,\nditto Sarah Morse,\nditto Ann Forbes,\nElizabeth Lushington,\nMr. William Wodsworth, Fact.\nThomas Brooke, Writer,\nWalter Mc. Guire,\nCornelius Berd,\nFrederick Wheelor,\nJonathan Cowet,\nCharles Middleton, Cadet.\nJohn Gilbert,\nJames Alexander Erwin,\nRichard Copper,\nJoseph Gascoyne,\nBenjamin Wm. Warren,\nJohn Fairly Smith,\nPeter Coulley,\nCharles Dood,\nCharles Brietzcke,\n\nL O S T or S T O L E N,\nA Few days ago, between Patna and Calcutta, a heart bearing the initials M. C. deeply impressed. The owner supposes he was deprived of it by witchcraft, and that it is now in the possession of a certain enchantress on that road. Whoever brings it to the printer shall be well rewarded; or should the person who is supposed to have taken it, be inclined to keep it, and will make a fair exchange, it shall be deemed no robbery. To prevent mistakes, as there are many hearts which have the same initials, the indentity of the one now advertised may be ascertained by the impression being much deeper than in any of the rest; and the marks of violence which may be found on it are all recent, it never having suffered any injury before.\n\nL O S T,\nIN Calcutta, between the Court House and the Esplanade a Diamond breast Buckle, Whoever has found it and will give intelligence of it to Mr. H I C K Y. At the Printing Office. shall receive a reward of six Gold Mohurs.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-04-01/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15-uSLv8xhd7gd0l0c9RD-S-gharlqn-6/view", "text": "POET'S CORNER.\n\nTO THE EDITOR\n\nPROCEED and thus weekly amend,\nWe increase in our wish to peruse,\nYour bards to Parnasus asend.\nAnd in time will obtain a kind muse.\nTo learn what'er passes be thine,\nAll things must improve by degrees,\nBe it thine to count fondly the time,\nAnd doubtless your endeavours will please.\nC.\n\nOne of the moslems, having taken some pains, to learn the Language of the Franks, desires him, who difuses, the Rays of Infromation and Inteligence, throughout the East, to publish, the following story, told of Lebid and the prophet of God, Mahomed, on whom be the blessing and Peace of God!\n\nWHERE Lebib, at the Ocadh, fung,\nArabian Legends say,\nSuspended o'er the Kaaba hung,\nIn triumph raised his golden lay.\nOur prophet, touched with nobler Rage,\nThe pagan's happy art defy'd,\nTurn'd to the Koran's blessed page,\nAnd plac'd a chapter by it's side.\nWhile lebid read, ingenuous shame,\nHer veil drew o'er the poet's face,\nWho, weeping for his wounded fame,\nResign'd the honourje of the place.\nWhile lebid thought, thepagan's soul,\nIllumin'd by th' radient word,\nConfess'd God's finger thro' the whole,\nTurn'd to the prophet, and ador'd.\nABDALLA.\n\nA Table, addressed to the AMERICANS upon their Treaty with France.\n\nREJOICE, Americans, rejoice!\nPraise ye the Lord with heart and voice;\nThe treaty's sign'd with faithful France,\nAnd now like Frenchmen, sign and dance!\nBut when your Joy gives way to reason,\nAnd friendly hints are not deem'd treason,\nLet me, as well as I am able,\nPresent your Congress with a fable.\nTir'd out with happiness, the frogs\nSedition croak'd thro' all their bogs;\nAnd thus to Jove the restless race,\nMade out their melancholy case:\n\"Fam'd as we are for faith, and pray'r,\nWe merit sure peculiar care.\nBut can we think great good was meant\nus,\nWhen logs for governors were sent us?\nWhich numbers crush'd they fell\nupon,\nAnd caus'd great fear;—till one by one,\nAs courage came, we boidly fac'd 'em,\nThen leap'd upon 'em, and disgrac'd\n'em?\nGreat Jove,\" they croak'd, \"no longer fool us;\nNone but ourselves are fit to rule us:\nWe are too large too free a nation,\nTo be incumber'd with taxation.\nWe pray for peace but with confusion,\nThen right or wrong a revolution!\nOur hearts can never bend t'obey;\nTherefore no king—and more we'll pray.\"\nJove smil'd, and to their fate resign'd\nThe restless, thankless, rebel kind.\nLeft to themselves they went to work;\nFirst sign'd a treaty with King Stork,\nWho swore that they with his alliance,\nTo all the world might bid defiance:\n—Of lawful rule there was an end on't,\nAnd frogs were henceforth independant!\nAt which the croakers, one and all!\nProclaim'd a feast and festival!\nBut joy to day brings grief to morrow;\nTheir feasting o'er, now enters sorrow!\nThe Stork grew hungry, long'd for fish!\nThe monarch could not have his wish:\nIn rage he to the marshes flies;\nAnd made a meal of his allies;\nThen grew so fond of well-fed frogs,\nHe made a larder of the bogs!\nSay, Yankies, don't you feel compunction,\nAt your unnatural, rash conjunction?\nCan love for you in him take root,\nWho's Catholic, and absolute?\nI'll tell these croakers how he'll treat'em!\nFrenchmen, like Storks, love—frog, to eat 'em.\n\nTo be LET;\n\nA GARDEN House, consisting of a Hall, Three Rooms and two Virandoes; situated on the Cuiday Road, near Ally Pore. For particulars apply to Mr. THOMAS ADAMS.\n\nMr. DUNCAN,\n\nBEGS leave to inform the Gentlemen of the Settlement, and public in general, that he has given up the Business of Auctioner, for a few Months, till he gets a House better situated for that branch of Business, which he intends carrying on again, as soon as he succeeds. In the mean time, returns his most sincere thanks, to the Gentlemen of th Settlement, who have favoured him with their Commands hitherto! and begs leave further to inform them, and the Public, that he still continues to carry on the Commission Business; in Purchasing and Disposing of Goods, Freighting of Ships, and Vessels, at the usual rates, both for Merchants in this place, also for Gentlemen up the Country who may not be able to attend their Business in Calcutta; likewise for Gentlemen upon the Coast of Choramandel, or any port or ports in the Bay of Bengal, Surat Bombay and China, by directing to him here they may depend upon having regular intelligence, by every opportunity, and Price currents sent them, of the different Manufactorys, and Produce of this Kingdom, as also foreign commodities.\nCalcutta April, 1st, 1780.\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail,\n\nAT the Red Godown in the Burra Baazar, the following Articles.\n\nSALT PORK, in Tierces containing 50 Pieces of 6lb each.\n\nMess PORK in half Tierces, containing 37 Pieces of 4lb each.\n\nHOGS FACES, containing 25 Heads.\n\nSUGAR CANDY, best fort in 1 half Picul each.\n\nSOFT SUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds.\n\nRUM, in Casks.\n\nDitto in Bottles.\n\nMADERA WINE of 4 Years Old, in Pipes.\n\nTEA, best fort, in a Box containing two Canisters.\n\nWAX CANDLES,\n\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars had from Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. THOMAS ET'S.\nMarch 11, 1780.\n\nMr. WILLIAMSON,\n\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Public, that he has for Sale by Private Contract, the following Articles, viz.\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other precious Stones.\n\nPearls of various Sorts,\n\nAn Organ with 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertos, with various accompanyments.\n\nHigh Scented Ottah of Roses,\n\nRings of different Stones.\n\nShauls and Shaul Hanukerchiefs,\n\nOld Madera in Pipes and Bottles,\n\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconces, Candles and Tapers.\n\nCountry and Town Houses,\n\nWestfadia Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\n\nAn Harpsichord,\n\nChariots and Phaetons;\n\nAn Officer's Marque, lined with Ginghams\n\nSlop Book Cases of Mahogany,\n\nBrandy Fruits,\n\nPlate,\n\nLarge Strong Buggy Horses.\n\nA dark Dun Saddle Horse, of high cast, about fourteen hands high, lately arrived.\n\nA fourteen Oar'd Pinnace built in a rowe, lying at Mrs. Ros's Gaut.\n\nA new Pinnace, 22 feet Keel, 8 feet Beam, with a House in the cuddy, laying under a Shed at Mr. M'Sweeny's Bungalow, near the Hospital.\n\nWANTED.\n\nA EUROPEAN Carpenter who understands wheel and Carriage Work—to engage for a Term. For particulars enquire of JOHN PARKER, Esq.\nCalcutta April 1, 1780.\n\nCALCUTTA: Printed by J. A. HICKY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-04-08", "date": "1780-04-08", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-04-08/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14vp5hYQ9somRziZj8cstP75k7a4I3cX4/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nFrom Saturday April, 1st. to Saturday April, 8, 1780. [No. XI]\n\nENGLAND.\n\nCopy of a letter from Messrs. Guyon Forbes and Co. of Gosport, dated the 31st of December, 1778. to Mr. Thomas Tayler, master of new Lloyd's Coffee-House, Royal-Exchange.\n\nAS the following Intelligence, brought by his Majesty's brig Endeavour, just arrived here from Jamaica, in 63 days, may be of consequence to the gentlemen of the coffee-house, we beg you will immediately lay it before them:— The day before she sailed from Jamaica an embargo was laid on the homeward-bound fleet, consisting of about 30 sail, under convoy of the Cupid, Nabob, and Greenwich, in consequence of intelligence received from Lord M'Cartney, of Grenada, to Sir Peter Parker, acquainting him, that the French intended to carry their whole force against Jamaica; the inhabitants of which place were under the greatest consternation, and that they had not 5000 weight of bread upon the island. They also added, that the day after they quitted Jamaica, they spoke with Captain Clark, of the Hero, from Cape Coast, with 519 slaves, all well, eastward of Jamaica; and yesterday morning they spoke with the Tartar Privateer, Captain North, from London, all well, off the Dodman, below Plymouth. Captain Tinsley set out this afternoon for the Admiralty; but as this intelligence would not perhaps immediately be made public, we have thought proper to give the gentlemen, at Lloyd's the earliest intelligence possible, and therefore forward this to you by express, Sir, your humble servant,\n\"G. F.\n\n\"P. S. Excuse haste, as we are just preparing to save the schooner, Bon Jesus de Fam, a Portuguese, laden with fruit for London; and forced on shore between South-Sea Castle and Portsmouth Point this afternoon, having lost both anchors and cables at Spithead in a very severe gale of wind.\"\nPrivate letters by the Endeavour say, that 15,000 men are the number to go against Janaica.\n\nExtract of a letter from on bord the Diana Frigete Yarmouth Road, April 22.\n\"I have no news to send you, more than what I suppose you know already; I mean the defeat of Couut D'Easting: I am glad to find he has had so good a drubbing. We are going convoy to Denmark and hope we shall pick up some Frenchmen on the way: there are two privateers, and a french frigate, cruising off this coast, and I am in hopes we shall soon be able to give a good account of them.\"\n\n\"Gibralter is blocked up by Sea and land, The French have taken St. Vincents, one of our West-India-Islands, D'Estang remains still shut up in Martinico, by Admiral Byron. The Militia is increased and the people at home are in tolerable good Spirits.\n\nExtract of a letter from Arbroath March, 31.\n\"Some few days ago,, as the Rev. Mr. A——M was digging a pit in a garden belonging to him near the ruins of the ancient abbey here, in order to plant a tree, he found a large cabinet of silver, in which were contained a number of medals of the same metal, among which were two medallions of a very extraordinary size, one of them being four inches, and the other three and a half in diameter, but both of them are so effaced, that there is little or no impression to be discovered on them. In the same cabinet were several old manuscripts, from which it is hoped, a great deal of the history of that monastery will be learned.\"\n\nWe hear that the unfortunate Mr. Hackman has writen a letter to a noble Lord, explaining at large the motives of his conduct in the Murder of Miss Ray, and begging his forgiveness in the most penitential manner, to which his Lordship has returned him an answer, pitying and forgiving him, but at the same time concluding, \"that he has disturbed his peace of mind for ever.\"\n\nSuch furious examples of passion and cruelty as that which hath lately been exhibited by the unhappy Mr. Hackman seldom occur even in countries where the force of climate works up and sublimates all the passions to the greatest height. A similar instance which lately happened at San Lucas in Spain, struck the Spaniards with the utmost surprize as well as horror. A Carmelite Friar fell desperately in love with a young woman to whom he was confessor, and tried all the arts of seduction in vain, his despair was heightened to a pitch of madness upon hearing that she soon was to be married. He determined to put an end to her existence, and chose Easter week for the perpetration of his crime. The unsuspecting girl came to the Confessional, and poured out her soul at his feet. He gave her absolution, and the sacrament, with his own hands, as his love restrained him from murdering her before he thought she was purified from all stain of sin. But he pursued her down the church, and plunged his dagger in her breast as she turned round to make a genuflection to the altar.\n\nBENGAL.\n\nExtract of a letter from a Samulcottah, 19, March, 1780.\nFOUR French Ships of the line and two frigates have made their apperance on the Mallabar Coast, in junction with the Marratta fleet.\n\n\"Col. Baillie's Camp. at Inaconda is broke up and gone to Ellore, And Governor Rumbold is going home.\n\nWe have had a packet over land of the 10th August, last. The grand fleet under the Command of Sir Charles Hardy, fell in with the combined fleets of France and Spain but could not engage it blowing too hard. They returned to England and are now gone out again under the command of Lord HOW, who has positive orders to engage at all events. Some accounts say that our fleet is inferior to theirs by at least ten Ships but others affirm that they are nearly equal.\n\nBy Letters from Madras. We learn Lord HOW, having the grand British fleet under his Command, fell in last August, with the combined fleets of France and Spain, consisting of 84 Ships of the line, and after a terrible engagement of several Hours, took eleven of them, sunk three, and burn'd one, putting the remainder to flight, who crowded all the sail they could, and made the best of their way into their own Ports. in a most shatter'd Condition.\n\nWe have also the same favourable Accounts of the squadron under the command of Admiral Byron in America having defeated and routed the French fleet commanded by Monsr. D'Eastings.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-04-08/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14vp5hYQ9somRziZj8cstP75k7a4I3cX4/view", "text": "On Saturday Evening last a Bengally was seen to throw some fire on a House in Damtallah, but by the timely assistance of the neighbours it was put out before any great damage was done, several people pursued and attempted to seize the Villian but the moment they caught him, he slipped out of their hands, it being impossible for them to hold him, as his body was oil'd. In such ases as these I would recommend to every person, who owns a straw House to have a long light Bamboo, with three Hooks at the end, by this means those slippery Villians, might be secured, and brought to Justice.\n\nOn Sunday last a fire broke out in the Muchey Baazar which consumed several straw houses and Booteek shops and did other considerable Damage before it was extinguished. Much about the sametime another fire broke out near the Herrin-bury. which burned several straw houses the alarm which this fire occasioned, was the means of rousing several foreigners from their lurking places in that neighbourhood who does not belong to the Militia.\n\nAnd about eight oClock another fire broke out at a Place called Bancahcoporah, and burned down several straw Houses.\n\nThe Hon. Companys schooner, Carinjar, with Lieut. Murry Commander of the Bombay Marines is going to Archin to meet, the Ceres and the other Europe Ships from Madrass, to put on board of them the St. Helena Stores.\n\nBy last accounts from Madrass that Rice is 70. Pag the Garse but a duty is laid on all grain.\n\nOn Friday the 17th of March, was run at Futty Gurh for a considerable sum. A match between Captain Harvey's Gray Horse WASHINGTON, and Mr. Galls Bay Horse Gimcrack. In Consequence of a Challenge from Capt. Harvey,—Washington against the whole Cavalry. Which was won very hollow at two successive Heats by Gimcrack. What is very remarkable Capt. Sampson who rode Washington on Friday last had before rode him three times successfully and won Plates at Patna Belgam and Lucknow, and Lieut. Hardyman Gimcrack's rider had the ill fortune to break a Stirrup Leather in the middle of the 2d. heat, so that he had above a mile to run with but one Stirrup.\n\nWhose limbs unbury'd on the naked shore,\nDevouring Dogs and hungry Vultures tore.\n\nMr. EDITOR,\nYOUR Puplication of a letter from Philantropos in a late Paper and the Facility of addressing you thro' the Box you have set up, induces me to attempt, a Correspondence, which if acceptable to you and in any ways useful to the Public, I shall continue, as subjects may occasionally occur. Satisfied with the Goodness of my intention and fully determined to avoid all personality. I am perfectly indifferent to that species of Criticism which spends its Malevolence on the Incorrectness of Stile regardless of the subject treated of.\n\nI do not know whether the evil complained of by Philantropos may be less fatal in its effects, but I am certain it is not less shocking to humanity than that I at present mean to point out.\n\nMy Business obliging me to go frequently thro' this large and populous Town. I am almost every day an eye witness of it, yet has not habit so far hardened my heart as to reconcile me to the sight described in the lines I have prefixed: The dead Carcasses of Animals putrifying in the streets and highways, affect our sences in a two-fold force, this we meet with every day, till directed by the scent, those useful Animals. The Jackal's and Vultures remove the inconvenience, but yet how trivial is the shock when we reflect on the Casuality, which indeed does not so frequently happen, tho' sometimes it does the miserable Corpse of our Fellow Creatures, exposed in like manner. I will not dwell on the Subject, the bare mention of it will I flatter, myself be sufficient.\nI am Sir,\nYour most obed.\nHumble Servant,\nHOMO.\n\n2d. April. Advice was received of the Death of Captain Richard Benton, of this Establishment, at Madras, whither he had gone in a very bad state of health. By his demise the 39th Battalion of Sepoys, which he commanded is vacated.\n\nBIRTH. The Wife of Lieut. BURROW's of a Daugther at Patna.\n\nARRIVED.\nThe Snow Nancy.—Marshall from Madras.\n\nSAILED.\nThe Snow Speedwell.—Jefferys for Madrass.—The Snow Mary. Davison for Malay Coast.—The Ship Favourite—Parks for China.\n\nHIGH WATER at Calcutta from Saturday April, 1st. to Saturday April, the 8th,\nH. M.\n8 Saturday, at 7 00\n9 Sunday, 7 48\n10 Monday, 8 36\n11 Tuesday, 9 24\n12 Wednesday, 10 12\n13 Thursday, 11 00\n14 Friday, 11 48\n\nSTOP'D.\nSUPPOSED to have been Stolen in the month of August 1777. An Horosontal Gold watch with a Gold Chain and Key. The Owner proving it to be his property may have it by applying to JAMES WITTITT in Calcutta.\nN. B. It is supposed to have been Stolen from a Gentleman up the Country at was advertised in Calcutta at the time it was Stop'd but has never been claim'd by the owner.\n\nWANTED.\nFOR Immediate Use. A Budgerow from 18 to 20 Oars to go up the Country, for Particulars enquire of Mr. Robert Duncan.\nCalcutta April 8, 1780.\n\nCalcutta, March 6.\nBORROWED last Month by a Person or Persons unknown, out of a Private Gentleman's House near the Esplenade, a very elegant Pair of Candle Shades. Whoever will return the same, or cause them to be returned, by applying to the Printer, will receive a reward of 40 Sicca Rupees.\nN. B. The Shades have private Marks.\n\nSTOLEN.\nAT different times in the course of this and the last Month, out of the Quarters of different Gentlemen in the North and South Barracks, the following Articles answering to the under-written Descriptions.\nA pair of elegant Silver mounted Pistols the Barrels plated, Makers name AISLABIE.\nA flat Cornelian Pump Seal, set in Gold, with the Cypher of C. L. and the impression of a Head.\nA Regimental Sword, Pattern of the 3d Regiment, with a Red Morocco Belt.\nA do. do. with a light blue Silk Belt, Silver mountings,\nA do. do.\nA Metal Watch, with a Shagreen Case, Maker Edward Perry, No. 1312,\nA Silver mounted Hanger, Green Handle,\nThree Pair of Europe Pumps,\nOne do. do. Shoes,\nA Gold Enamelled Ring,\nTwo Shauls,\nWHOEVER will give Information of all or any of the above Articles, so that they may be recovered and the Offenders brought to Justice, shall receive a Reward of One Hundred Sicca Rupees, by applying to Mr. Hicky at the Printing-Office: or should any of the above Articles be exposed to Sale, please to stop the Party, and the same Reward shall be given.\nMarch 11, 1780.\n\nWANTED.\nA EUROPEAN Carpenter who understands wheel and Cabinet Work— to engage for a Term for particulars enquire of JOHN PRINSEP Esq.\nCalcutta April 1, 1780.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA LARGE and Elegant Single Stone Diamond RING, the weight of the Stone is 13 Ruttys or 11 Caritts, for particulars please to enquire of Mr. Schultz.\nCalcutta April 1, 1780.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-04-08/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14vp5hYQ9somRziZj8cstP75k7a4I3cX4/view", "text": "FOR Sale by Private Contract by Mr. GEORGE WILLIAMSON Vendu Master to the Hon'ble Company,\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones, set and unset.\nPearls of various Sorts,\nCountry and Town Houses,\nShip Book Cases of Mahogany,\nAn Organ of 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with accompanyments.\nAn Harpsichord,\nAn Officer's Marque, lined with Gingham,\nElegant useful and Ornamental Plate,\nHigh Scented Ottah of Roses,\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers,\nOld Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles,\nExcellent French Claret,\nFrench Brandy, and Brandy Fruits,\nWest-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nA fourteen Oar'd Pinnace built Budgrowe, and a new Pinnace, having a House in the center, both lying at Chaund Paul Gaut,\nTwo neat crane-necked Phaetons,\nA new country built Chariot with crane Necks,\nA superb crane necked Europe Charriot,\nFive Chesnut Carriage Horses well broke in,\nA Large Strong Buggy Horse.\nA Stout grey Saddle Horse, about 15 hands high, turned of 4 Years old and in good Order,\nA dark Dun Saddle Horse of a High Cast, about fourteen hands and a half high, lately arrived from the Province of Oude.\nSets of Chariot Harness.\n\nBy Order of the Hon. Governor, Gen. and Board of Inspection.\nWILL be sold on Monday the 10th, April 1780, precisely at noon in the Marine Yard by Public Auction, the Hon. Company's Snow Amazon laying opposite to the Marine Gaut, burthen about 180 Tons together with her stores, as from sea, whereof a list may be seen at the Marine Office and at Mr. Williamson's Office, Old Play House, The Amazon had new sheathing about eighteen months ago.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchaser to bind himself under the penalty of 25 per cent to be forfeited in case the Snow is not paid for within five days from the time of sale as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale.\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION ROOM. OLD PLAY HOUSE.\nOn Wednesday and Thursday next the 12th and 13th, inst.\nWILL be sold by Public Auction a large Assortment and a great variety of Articles, the property of Gentlemen who have left the settlement, consisting of Pearls; rough Diamonds, Madeira Wine imported from Madras five years old, China and Glass Ware, Coaches, Vis a Vis, and Charriots a-la-mode de Paris, Japan Dressing Boxes, Budgrow of 20 Oars laying at the Bury connah Gaut, a Refracting Telescope, &c.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 per cent to be forfeited, in case they do not pay for and clear out their respective Lots within ten days from the time of sale; as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale.\nCalcutta, April, 5th, 1780.\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON'S AUCTION ROOM OLD PLAY HOUSE,\nWILL be sold by Public Auction on Wednesday next the 12 Instant at Noon precisely Holwell Place, a convenient Garden House pleasantly situated on the Banks of the River nearly opposite to muccuah tennah Fort having various useful and commodious Offices together with a large Farm Yard, Stabling and Coach House.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchaser to bind himself under the Penalty of 25 per cent to be forfeited in case He does not pay the amount of the Purchase money within one month from the time of sale as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by the Premises being re-sold.\nCalcutta April 5, 1780.\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON'S AUCTION ROOM. OLD PLAY HOUSE.\nWILL be sold by Public Auction on Thursday the 13 Instant the following Saddle Horses, Viz. A Dark Dun of a High Cast, about fourteen hands and a half high, A stout Grey about 15 hands and turned of four Years old.\nConditions of sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 per cent to be forfeited in case they do not pay for and clear out their respective Purchases within the day, and engage further to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a Re-sale.\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON'S AUCTION ROOM, OLD PLAY-HOUSE,\nWill be sold by public Auction on Thursday next the 13th Inst.\nA CHARIOT, two Phaetons and two Pair of Carriage Horses belonging to the Estate of BRYEN GLOVER, Esq; deceased.\nCONDITIONS OF SALE.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the penalty of 25 per cent to be forfeited in case they do not pay for and take away the Horses within the day and the Carriages within five days from the time of Sale as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale.\nCalcutta, April, 7th 1780.\n\nBy Order of the Exec. of the late GEO. HODGSON Esq;\nON Wednesday the 12, instant at Mr. DONALD'S Auction room near the Court House, will be sold by public Auction, the Effects belonging to said Estate consisting of,\nFurniture,\nPlate, Books,\nLiquors,\nTwo Riding Horses both under four Years lately broke in at the Riding School,\nTwo other Riding Horses, a Phaeton Horse,\nAn Elegant Phaeton, a Buggy and Horse,\nAnd various other articles the Sale to begin at 10 o'Clock.\nCalcutta April 6, 1780.\n\nMr. DONALD,\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Public that the Sale of Europe Goods imported by the Walpole is deferred to Monday the 10th Instant as all the Goods are not yet arrived at Town owing to the blowing weather we have had lately.\n\nMr. CANTWELL,\nBEGS leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement, that he has on sale at his Shop in the China Baazar, a most elegant assortment of curious Toys and play things for Children, which has been lately imported by the Fox India Ship.\nCalcutta April, 8th, 1780.\n\nMr. HICKY.\nBEGS leave to inform his Subscribers and the public in general that he has fixed the EDITORS BOX to the Gate of his House for the more convenient and speedy reception of all useful and entertaining intelligence Poetry, &c. &c.\nThe Epitaph Sign'd a constant reader received, and will be taken into consideration.\nAmicus's advice on a lost Heart is received, but is too long for insertion.\n\nTHE Address of Charles Surline came too late to be inserted in the Gazette of to Morrow but shall have a place in our next publication.\n\nBIRTHS.\nA FEW Days ago Mrs. DEAPT, was safely delivered of a Daughter.\nMrs. BARNET, of a Daughter.\n\nCALCUTTA THEATRE,\nOn Tuesday next the 11, April will be Performed the Comedy of the SCHOOL for SCANDAL.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-04-08/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14vp5hYQ9somRziZj8cstP75k7a4I3cX4/view", "text": "POET's CORNER.\n\nAnswer to a late Advertisement.\n\nTHE heart that's so deeply impreffed with M. C.\nOf what fort of Metal is't. made?\nBecause its a point in which all agree,\nThe softest of Metal is lead.\nIf that is the case M. C. is averse,\nTo accept the exchange you propose her,\nAnd begs for the future in prose or in verse,\nSuch Freedoms may never expose her.\n\nImpromtie upon the Death of Mr. GARRICK, in January, 1779.\n\nSUCH various power's to charm controul,\nThe Passions of the human soul;\nWhether our tears commanded flow,\nFrom thy strong imag'd tale of Woe,\nOr Proteus like, in comic guize,\n(Scarce crediting our Ears and eyes)\nWe plaud thy various equal Force,\nTrue Nature from her purest Course,\nSuch suits thy excellence—a name,\nSuperior, on the Roll of Fame,\nMust live recorded.\n\nOn a Lady refusing to show her Hand,\n\nNO Arguments cou'd Celia move;\nWith strong reluctance still she strove,\nHer lovely hand to hide.\nThe Case is plain She was afraid\nThat, plac'd in veiw, it might be said,\n'Twas by her hand they died.\n\nSaturday night last about seven o'clock a fire broke out at Durumtallah, and the Wind blowing strongly from the N. E. quarter it burned every Straw House and Booteek Shop down until it came to the John Baazar, in the above fire many thousand Rupees worth of Cloth was burned, also a Cow and Calf was consumed by the above fire.\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail.\n\nAT the Red Godown in the Radda Baazar, the following Articles, viz.\nSALT PORK, in Tierces containing 50 Pieces of 6lb each.\nMess PORK in half Tierces, containing 37 Pieces of 4lb each.\nHOGS FACES, containing 25 and half Heads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best sort in Tubs of half Picul each.\nSOFT SUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds.\nRUM, in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADERA WINE of 4 Years Old, in Pipes.\nTEA, best sort, in a Box containing two Canisters.\nWAX CANDLES,\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars had from Mr. GODEFEROY, at Mr. TOUCHET's.\nMarch 11, 1780.\n\nMr. DUNCAN,\n\nBEGS leave to inform the Gentlemen of the Settlement, and public in general, that he has given up the Business of Auctioneer, for a few Months, till he gets a House better situated for that branch of Business, which he intends carrying on again, as soon as he succeed. In the mean time, returns his most sincere thanks, to the Gentlemen of the Settlement, who have favoured him with their Commands hitherto! and begs leave further to inform them, and the Public, that he still continues to carry on the Commission Business; in Purchasing and Disposing of Goods, Freighting of Ships, and Vessels, at the usual rates, both for Merchants in this place, also for Gentlemen up the Country who may not be able to attend their Business in Calcutta; likewise for Gentlemen upon the Coast of Coromandel, or any port. or ports in the Bay of Bengal, Surat Bombay and China, by directing to him here they may depend upon having regular intelligence, by every opportunity, and Price currents sent them, of the different Manufactorys, and Produce of this Kingdom. as also foreign commodities.\nCalcutta April, 1st. 1780.\n\nNOTICE is hereby given to all those that have any legal demands on the estate of the late Mr. PETER NICOLAI HEILTE, of Fredericinagor deceased, are requested to send in the same to Mr. Christian duntz felt, Secretary of the royal Council at that place,—likewise any person indebted to the said estate are desired to pay in the same to the said Mr. Dintzfelt. on or before the expiration of one month, after this date.\nMarch 25, 1780.\n\nTHE SNOW AUGUSTA,\nArrived from MADRAS,\nthe 18, Inst.\n\nAND will be freighted or sold she being newly sheathed in Sep. last and have all new rigging and Stores. for particulars to enquire of me A. NORTON.\nN. B. The above SNOW, is all Teak, Javabuilt, and is Burthen 250 Tons more or less, takes 7000 Bazar Maunds of Rice or 2800 Bags.\n\nFor private SALE.\n\nA PHAETON and a pair of Horses, also a riding HORSE, warranted sound. Further particulars may be known by Application to Mr. DONALD.\nMarch 18, 1780.\n\nTo be SOLD or LETT.\n\nBY Mr. Robt. Duncan a House and Garden near the Botical Garden and Situated to the Southward of Mr. Cha. Weston's Garden, consisting of a Hall, four Rooms and two Verandoes, with convenient out Houses For particulars please to enquire as above. Also two Bugerows one of 14 Oars the other of a 10, they are now haul'd on Shore for inspection.\nCalcutta April 4, 1780.\n\nELOPED,\n\nFROM his Masters service about two months ago, and is supposed to have gone up the Country in the Service of some officer, a Little Slave Boy about twelve years old, can neither read, and write English very badly Any Gentleman discovering the said person amongst his servants, and will give intelligence to the Printer it will be thankfully received, by the Gentleman who has lost the boy.\nCalcutta April 1st. 1780.\n\nWANTED\n\nAN Apprentice to a very genteel Business, the Son of a European he must be well acquainted with the English Language, must write a good Hand and understand something of accounts, and of good connections any Parents, or Guardian of such a youth by applying to Mr. HICKY, at the printing office, may meet with an opportunity of providing for their Son, or pupil,\nCalcutta April 1st. 1780.\n\nAt Capt. ABERCROMBY's\nnear CHAUND PAUL GAUT.\nOn Monday the 10th April.\n\nWILL be sold by public Auction, by Mr. DONALD, the Europe Goods undermentioned, just imported by the Walpole one of the Ships of the 2d. Fleet,\nPorter and pale Beer in Casks,\nCyder and Perry in bottles,\nClaret in Chests,\nCherry Brandy Rum-shrub,\nWhite Wine Vinegar,\nConfectionary in Cases,\nMutton Pork and Hams,\nHogs Cheeks, Tongues pickled and dryed Mustard,\nMushrooms Capers, French Olives Pickles in half and quarter Chests,\nDryed Salmon Butter and Cheese,\nLinseed Oil in Jars,\nAlmonds in Jars,\nAnd a great variety of other Articles.\nConditions of Sale.\nFor Sicca Rupees the Goods to be paid for and removed within ten days of the Time of Sale, or they will be resold for account and at the Expence of the first Purchaser. The Sale to begin exactly at 10 o'Clock.\n\nCALCUTA: Printed by J. A. HICKY. First and late PRINTER, to the Hon. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-04-15", "date": "1780-04-15", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-04-15/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14rawPF3EeX_qZsRXHyREe3ZrxAPA81e_/view", "text": "H I C K Y's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nO R,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nFrom Saturday April, 8, to Saturday April, 15th, 1780. [No. XII.]\n\nB E N G A L.\n\nExtract of a letter from Camp at Ghode March, the 2d. 1780.\n\nWE arrived at this place Yesterday after a March of 5 Days from the Jumna, which is about 30 Coss from hence, a deal of bad road, here the rivers we have passed made some parts troublesome indeed, but out of the road round the country has the most barren apperance being cultivated to no part, the Company have not a tract of land in their possession so full of stones and one would suppose that the Country is rich. The Maharattas have been driving the duce between this and Gwalior, to the number of 15 or 20,000 the people here say, but we may allow one third to be the number. The Rana is encamped under the Walls of Gwalior, with a number of Riff, there is no ascertaining their numbers, from 10 to 15 perhaps with 20 or 30 pieces of Cannon of sorts in the Fort there are 30 pieces which we would not venture to use, and the Carriages are if possible worse than the Guns; there is one Brass Piece of an enormous Size badly mounted, it carries a Ball of 8 Seers, but what I look upon to be the greatest curiosity than any thing else at this place are the Lions; I this day saw two in different Places, one of them a very fine one indeed, the People inform me they are caught in the Hills to the Southward in Traps with Kidds in them. One of them made a snatch at one of my Servants, pulled off his turban and left the marks of her Claws in the side of his head. Inform Young, of this, he is curious in natural History, and I believe it is not generally received as a fact that there are Lions in Asia but he may depend on what I here advance. The greatest part of Houses of the the Town are built of free stone, and likewise the Fort it has many Circular Bastions, but at present I cannot form a clear Idea of its strength or extent but it cannot be great. The Rana was not above 12 or 13 Coss from us, the Rana's object is the Capture of Gwalior, I am told it is a remarkable strong place, and that artillery can be of very little service in Breaching the Fort, I am not in the secret and therefore cannot inform you whether we are to attempt it.\n\nPalmu is to be at Futty Ghur as this day, so it seems he is in no hurry to come this way. The Rana is building an elegant pallace of Stone in the town, which before it can be finished must cost him many Lacks, the Masons seem to work very neat and elegant (when compared with any thing I have before seen in the Country) and I am apt to think he has more money at Command than is generally imagined.\n\nMarch, the 3d. I have been out this Morning just in the rear of the encampment where there are Stone Quarries, and Stone Shot and Shells making, the latter are quite new to me. Close to this Place is a grass Jungle full of Antilops and Hogs, a She-carry Shot a fine fat Boar Yesterday and we put up scores this Morning but it is so full of Stones that you cannot push. A remarkable Paryar Dog however made shift to Nab 2 Shoots and a Pig. Within 40 Coss General Sangster Says there are Boars of an Enormous Size who generally desperately and will Kill and Wound many People before they can be Killed, perhaps some of these lads fore-fathers owned the large Tusk I have for says they have remarkable large Ones.\n\nMarch, 5th We can now see the Walls of Gwaleah, as this Morning we marched 3 Coss towards it. I apprehended we shall now wait the arrival of the plenipo Palmu who is daily expected the Maharattas and Pindaries are hovering around the Country not many Coss from us, we may expect frequent alarms The Rana has I find more men in Arms than I supposed, about 10,000 I dare say, 6 or 8 Battalions foot, some Matchlock, some Armed according to our way.\n\nYou shall hear from me as soon as any thing extraordinary takes place.\nRemember me to our mutual friends,\nYours affectionately.\n\nC A L C U T T A.\n\nA FEW Days ago some Villians, contrived an artfu method to convey fire into the thatch of one of the Work-Shops belonging to Mr. Simpson's a Carpenter, but it was happily discovered in the following manner a gentleman who constantly employs Mr. Mr. Simpson to make and repair his Carriages, having sent his seice about a eleven o'Clock at night with an order to Mr. Simpson, as the Sice came up the Yard he seen some sparks of fire fly off with the wind from under the thatch, and on examing the place they found a Co-co-nut shell full of fire covered over with a brick and tied over with a string, there were two holes left in the brick that the wind might blow the fire out.\n\nOn Monday last a passage boat coming from Chinsura to Calcutta, was overset and poor woman and a little Boy both Passengers on board was unfortunately drowned.\n\nReturned to Ingalee the Rumbolt Welch with the loss of her fore Mast\n\nS I R,\nI shall be obliged to your Correspondent Homo if he will point out in what part of Calcutta he saw the Niusances he Complains of particularly where the miserable Corpse of his fellow Creatures were exposed to Jackals and Vultures for exclusive of the point of Duty Humani nihil a me alienum puto,\nI am Sir,\nYour most obed.\nHumble Servant,\nT. Motte.\n\nTo the Benevolent and Powerful.\n\nBE it known that fifteen thousand Inhabitants of Calcutta are since the late Fires in extreme Distress, their small possessions having been consumed; By the beneficence of the good and affluent famine has been prevented, but a more dreadful fate awaits them lingering Diseases exposed to the extremes of heat and cold, destitute of cloths and dwellings, to feed them may only prolong their misery: many of the Aged have lain down consent to die and the Infants wailing in their Mother's bosoms increase the calamity beyond the power of language to described or fortitude to bear: some overcome in he prime of life are emaciating, and with cellricus mind's hasten it's termination: Think upon this Scene, Ye Patrons of the Unfortunate. Exert your Influence clothe their nakedness, and give them habitations:\n\"May honour greatness goodness still\n[ILL] With you\"\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-04-15/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14rawPF3EeX_qZsRXHyREe3ZrxAPA81e_/view", "text": "FOR Sale by Private Contract by Mr. GEORGE WILLIAMSON Vendue Master to the Hon'ble Company,\n\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones, set and unset.\nPearls of various Sorts,\nCountry and Town Houses,\nShip Book Cases of Mahogany,\nAn Organ of 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with accompanymens.\nAn Harpsichord,\nAn Officer's Marque, lined with Gingham,\nElegant useful and Ornamental Plate,\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers,\nOld Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles,\nExceellent French Claret,\nFrench Brandy, and Brandy Fruits,\nWest-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nA fourteen Oar'd Pinnace built Budgrowe, and a new Pinnace, having a House in the center, both lying at Chaund Paul Gaut,\nTwo neat crane-necked Phaetons,\nA superb crane necked Europe Charriot,\nFive Chesnut Carriage Horses well broke in,\nA Large Strong Buggy Horse.\nSets of Chariot Harness.\n——————\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON'S AUCTION ROOM.\nOLD PLAY HOUSE.\nWILL be sold by Public Auction on Tuesday next the 18th Instant Holwell Place belonging to Mr. Richardson,\nA Garden House belonging to Mr. Hurst situated near the Byrah-Connah,\nFor further Particulars enquire of Mr. Williamson at his office in the old Play House,\nAt the same time will be sold the following Articles,\nJapan Dressing Boxes, China and Glass Ware; Furniture;\nPlate; Pearls; Diamonds; Rings; Gold flowered Muslins, China Silks; Madras Ezarees; and a variety of other Articles.\n\nConditions of sale,\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 per cent to be forfeited in case they do not pay for and clear out their respective Lots within ten days, from the day of sale as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a Re-sale.\n\nMr. WILLIAMSON\nBEGS to acquaint the Public that on Thursday and Friday the 20 and 21 Instant will be resold such Articles as remain in his Godowns uncleared agreeable to the terms of his Sales, He therefore requests that such Gentleman as have omitted to take away their Lots will be pleased to send for them before that time.\n\nNOTICE is hereby given to all those that have any legal demand on the Estate of the late Mr. Thomas Griffith Deceased that they will appear and lay them before the Executor Mr. Lewis D' Costa and Executrix Mrs. Antch Griffith, before the 25 of May next.\n\nSTOLEN.\nAT different times in the course of this and the last Month, out of the Quarters of different Gentlemen in the North and South Barracks, the following Articles answering to the under-written Descriptions.\nA pair of elegant Silver mounted Pistols the Barrels plated, Makers name AISLABIE.\nA flat Cornelian Pump Seal, set in Gold, with the Cypher of C. L. and the impression of a Head.\nA Regimental Sword, Pattern of the 3d Regiment, with a Red Morocco Belt,\nA do. do. with a light blue Silk Belt, Silver mountings,\nA do. do.\nA Metal Watch, with a Shagreen Case, Maker Edward Perry, No. 1312,\nA Silver mounted Hanger, Green Handle,\nThree Pair of Europe Pumps,\nOne do. do. Shoes,\nA Gold Enamelled Ring,\nTwo Shauls,\nWHOEVER will give Information of all or any of the above Articles, so that they may be recovered and the Offenders brought to Justice, shall receive a Reward of One Hundred Sicca Rupees, by applying to Mr. Hicky at the Printing-Office: or should any of the above Articles be exposed to Sale, please to stop the Party, and the same Reward shall be given.\nMarch 11, 1780.\n\nCALCUTTA BALL.\nMR. BELVERE, the Dancing Master begs leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of this Settlement and the Public in general that he propose Opening a Dancing School for instructing Ladies and Gentlemen in the French, English and Spanish Dances, at one Gold Mohur per. Month, and one on their first entarice the House will be opened for the reception of the Ladies and Gentlemen the whole Day, till ten in the Evening, two nights in the Week except viz. Wednesday and Saturday and on these two nights he will not give any lesson privately to his Scholars as he proposes having two public Balls with good Musick and Illumination, agreeable to the Regulations of Europe, on the two nights above specified for the practice of his former and present scholars also those who have learned from other Masters where he intends to teach the different modes of Country Dances and their proper figures also correcting any small mistakes which they may make this Ball is to begin at eight and Continue till Eleven at night.\n\nAnd for the Expences that may be incurred on the above two Nights each Person to pay 2 Sicca Rupees per Ticket the House is situated in the Armenian street in front of the Road leading to the Portugueze Church, The first ball will Commence the 11t. Instant None but People of Character will be admitted and due Decorum observed and care will be taken that no offence be offered Tickets will be delivered at the same House.\n\nIT is requested that all Persons who have any demands on the Estate of the late Bryan Glover Esq; will deliver in their respective Claims to Mr. Charles Cockerell at the Garden House of John Ballie, Esq; on or before Saturday the 22d. Inst.\n\nCALCUTTA.\nON Sunday last arrived in Town Mr. and Mrs. Martin from Cossimbuzar.\nMr. Pawson had the honor of entertaining a very elegant and Brilliant Company at the Harmonic this Week, where the Circle of Beauty was larger than has hardly ever been known in Bengal.\nWe are creditably informed that a certain lady not many Miles from the Old Fort, was elected nem. Con. Lady President of this circle; The Connoisseurs having given it as their unanimous Opinion, that she is Justly entitled to a share of eminence in Beauty.\nA new Cotillon was danced at the last Harmonic to the great Wonder and astonishment of many of the Spectators, and to the no small mortification of a few. It is universally allowed that this exhibition was infinitely superior to any thing known here of late. The Merit of this Performance is principally attributed to two young Ladies lately arrived, who we are informed took great pains in giving the necessary instructions to the Parties concerned; at different Rehearsals before the Piece made its appearance in Public.\nWe are told that the following Appointments took place last week.\nMr. Claud Alexander to the office of Military Pay-Master General,\nMr. John Murray to that of commissary General,\nAnd Mr. John Macintyrr to that of secretary and Accountant to the Board of Ordnance;\nThe following Gentlemen admitted upon the List of Assistant Surgeon viz. Messrs. Bengaugh, Campbell, Cochieve, Lard, Ballie, Henlock, and Mc. Grath.\nYesterday some person unknown cut of the end of a poor Moor-Man's cummerband in which was tied a Purse containing of Twenty seven Gold Mohurs and 8 Rups. The Villian got clear of and left the original owner in utmost distress.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-04-15/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14rawPF3EeX_qZsRXHyREe3ZrxAPA81e_/view", "text": "PROMOTIONS.\n\nWilliam Maxwell Esq: To be Chief of the Council at Patna.\nWilliam Rooke Esq: Chief of the Council at Dinagepore.\nEdward Fenwick Esq: In Council at ditto.\nPeter Moore Esq: In Council at Moorshedabad.\nIsaac Baugh Esq: Secretary to the Governor General and Council in their Revenue Department.\nWilliam Webber Esq: Assistant Secr. to ditto.\nBenjamin Aplin Esq: Sub Secretary to ditto.\nJohn Bebb Esq: Secretary to the Board of Inspection.\nJohn Aelli Esq: Assistant to the Chief at Chittagong.\n\nMr. EDITOR,\nHAVING lately fallen into company with a Gentleman in whom are united, a facinating plausibility of argument; and an astonishing volubility of tongue, I most unfortunately got over my head and ears into a debate, in which, tho, I was then, and am still of opinion I had the strongest side of the question, I could by no means confute my oponent. This would not have surprized me much, because he might, with great propriety, be classed among those Birds. That can confute, change sides, and still confute: but to my utter astonishment, the rest of the company instead of keeping up the Balance of power, by throwing their assistance into the Scale of the good cause which had the misfortune of a bad advocate, to which they were bound both by the tyes of honor and self-interest, either yielding to the seductive powers of elocution, or flattering themselves they should share the Laurels obtained by it over truth and plain sense, joined my Adversary; so that I was out argued and out-voted too with the additional aggravation of seeming singularly obstinate in supporting a mere Ipse dixit. I know my adversary's Generosity when he chuses to think seriously, and am reduced to take this Method of requesting him to convince them of their Error by saying half as much for as he did against my Thesis which he may remember was; That the burning of bricks; within the Town and environs of Calcutta, at this time of frequent conflagrations is dangerous and at all times detrimental to the health of the Inhabitants.\nI am Sir,\nYour most obd.\nHumble Servant,\nH O M O.\n\nLast week Mr. Aurial one of the Secretarys of state, accompanied by his Brother Jack, Mr. Maul, Mr. Perring, and Capt. Oriffice, set out for Burcool where, we are informed, they are safely arrived: and we learn that several Persons of Rank and fashion are now preparing for a like excursion and mean to set off in the course of this month.\n\nBarrampore April 9, 1780.\nThis day, we felt a very heavy Shock of an Earthquake, between the hours of 10 and a 11 o'Clock in the morning which continued for about half a minute but no Damage Issued from it.\n\nARRIVED.\nThe Ship Trinquabar, from Trinquabar, she sail'd from Europe in March 1780 at which time the Danes, were fitting out several Large Ships of War, intended it is supposed for to assist the English.\n\nWednesday last a Large Boat Loaded with Rice, and Wax from Chittagong. Was overset opposite the Powder-Mills. We have not yet heard whether any of the boats crew were lost.\n\nOn Sunday last, we are informed that the Hook Ropes of one of the Gentoo Swingers, gave way, by which the unfortunate poor fellow was flung over a Straw House and Killed on the spot.\n\nOn Wednesday last the Verrando of the new House belonging to Doct. Gardener, near the Water Side, and at present occupied by Claud Alexander Esq; fell in whilst the Workmen were finishing of it, and Killed three of them on the spot.\n\nHIGH WATER at Calcutta from Saturday April, 8th, to Saturday April the 15th,\n\nH. M.\n15 Saturday, at 12 30\n16 Sunday, - 1 24\n17 Monday, - 2 12\n18 Tuesday, - 3 00\n19 Wednesday, - 3 48\n20 Thursday, - 4 36\n21 Friday, - 5 24\n\nMr. EDITOR.\nI Belive it is allowed that there is no man however low his station; but may be useful to the world, and prove a good member of Society, if he is attentive to his Duty, without quitting the road which he ought to pursue: On the strength of which truth, I hope you will let me have the honor of appearing in print as I mean to confine myself to a subject with which I am acquainted. I am by profession a Coachman; and I believe can have a good character from my master tho' I had like to break his Neck the other Day, how ver that was not my fault, but was owing to my being crossed by an ignorant black Postillion; who must needs flog his Horses into a gallop as we met, and then turn short to the wrong side to avoid the dust which, it seems, he thought too great an Inconvenience. tho, I am sure, I am never afraid of Dust, no Dirt, nor danger neither on my Coach-box, provided I came fairly by it. Had he been an Englishman; I could have seen him fairly out for it and so there wod have been an End of the matter, but as I have no mind to get fin'd for teaching another gentleman's black servant his Duty, I therefore, make bold to request the Gentry will themselves inform their drivers, that in meeting another carriage they are to keep the left hand side, let the wind blow from what quarter it will, and if they would not think it too free, I would also request that those of the Gentry who drive out in Chaises or Buggays would set them the Example themselves hoping they will excuse the liberty I take as it is meant for their good and by way of instruction.\nI am\nMr. Editor,\nYour most obed.\nHumble Servant,\nJonathan Smack.\n\nMr. CANTWELL,\nBEGS leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement, that he has on sale at his Shop in the China Baazar, a most elegant assortment of curious Toys and play things for Children, which has been lately imported by the Fox India Ship.\nCalcutta April, 8th, 1780.\n\nTHE Grand LOTTERY is to be Drawn at Mr. Samuel Brown's Europe Shop, Barrampore on the 28th, April 1780.\n\nJOSEPH BARRETTO,\nBEGS Leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the settlement, and the Public in general, that the Ship Betley's China Cargo consisting of a choice collection of Silks and various other Articles will be exposed to sale at a House situated to the Northward of Mr. Lambert, otherwise called the Old Permit, which will be opened on Monday next 18th Inst: at 10 o'clock in the Forenoon; and that no part of the Cargo will be sold, or any person admitted before the Hour appointed for the opening of the Ware House; He also begs leave, further to acquaint them that the sales will be made for ready money only, on account of the great inconvenience attending the collecting of Money at times; but that the Articles which may be made choice of by any Person shall be set aside till it suits them to send the money and take them away which he requests may be in three Days after they are bespoke otherwise they will be returned into the general Stock and exposed again to Sale.\nN. B. Mr. BARRETTO, is extremely sorry it is not in his power to get a House in a better Situation for the Convenience of the Ladies.\nCalcutta April 14, 1780.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-04-15/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/14rawPF3EeX_qZsRXHyREe3ZrxAPA81e_/view", "text": "**POET'S CORNER.**\n\nSIR,\nBy inserting the following lines in your Gazette, address'd to the memory of a man, who being deserted by the Troops under his Command, was taken Prisoner, and cruelly put to Death after the Engagement, you will oblige,\nYour constant Reader,\nX.\n\nIN these sad lines a Hero's fate I mourn,\nUntimely from His Friend, his Country torn.\nTrue Tenderness, with fortitude combin'd,\nEach fairest virtue dignified his mind,\nAh where alas shall I his equal find.\nWhen ev'ry art He had essay'd in vain,\nTo animate his Troops, their flight restrain.\nAbandon'd, left by all, He scorn'd to fly,\nHis nobler Choice was on the Field to die.\nAt length Surrounded and a Prisoner made,\nNo Fear he shew'd, no Weakness He betray'd.\nHis latest Cares were bent those Troops to save,\nWhen Cowardice had mark'd Him for the Grave.\nHis Duty well perform'd, in Soul Sedate,\nWith calmest Chearfulness He met his Fate.\nIn his brave Bosom gor'd with many a wound,\nReceiv'd their hostile Spears, and sunk upon the Ground.\nWhilst o'er thy Tomb the Tears of Friendship flow,\nAnd my whole Soul dissolves in speechless Woe.\nI fondly trace with mingled Joy and Pain,\nThose scenes of Bliss we form'd, but form'd in vain.\nLamented Shade, accept this votive Lay,\nWhich Heart felt Gratitude delights to pay.\nAnd as in life our wishes were the same,\nMay I in Death still emulate thy Fame.\n\nReply to the Answer to a late Advertisement.\n\nTHAT Heart I lost the other day,\nUnwillingly upon the way,\nI seek, but Ah! I seek in vain,\nTo find that stolen Heart again.\nI told my Loss, for who conceals,\nThe Pang his tortured Bosom feels,\nThat Pang into a thousand turns;\nThe latent Spark but fiercer burns.\nMy Loss now told, of what avail!\nFondly I wish'd the honest Tale,\nTo reach the Author of my Grief.\nRegain the Theft, and take the thief.\nWoud'st Thou, to shew thy Chymic Art,\nTransmute the Metal to an Heart.\nAnd throw away the needful Lead\nThat fills th' Vacu'm of thy Head.\nBe it, by others, well assay'd,\nNot Thee, of what that Heart was made:\nCast in pure Nature's plastic Mould\nThe Heart I lost, a Heart of Gold.\nBy Her, not Thee I would it were assay'd,\nBy the chaste, Nymph for whom my Heart was made.\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail.\nAT the Red Godown in the Rhadà Baazar, the following Articles, viz.\nSALT PORK, in Tierces containing 50 Pieces of 6lb each.\nMess PORK in half Tierces, containing 37 Pieces of 4lb each.\nHOGS FACES, containing 25 and half Heads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best sort in Tubs of half Pecul each.\nSOFT SUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds.\nRUM, in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADEIRA WINE of 4 Years Old, in Pipes.\nTEA, best sort, in a Box containing two Canisters.\nWAX CANDLES,\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars had from Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. TOUCHET'S. March 11, 1780.\n\nMr. DUNCAN,\nBEGS leave to inform the Gentlemen of the Settlement, and Public in general, that he has given up the Business of Auctioneer, for a few Months, till he gets a House better situated for that branch of Business; which he intends carrying on again, as soon as he succeeds. In the mean time, returns his most sincere thanks, to the Gentlemen of the Settlement, who have favoured him with their Commands hitherto! and begs leave further to inform them, and the Public, that he still continues to carry on the Commission Business; in Purchasing and Disposing of Goods, Freighting of Ships, and Vessels; at the usual rates; both for Merchants in this place, also for Gentlemen up the Country who may not be able to attend their Business in Calcutta; likewise for Gentlemen upon the Coast of Choromandel, or any port, or ports in the Bay of Bengal, Surat Bombay and China, by directing to his Office here they may depend upon having regular intelligence, by every opportunity, and Price currents sent them, of the different Manufactorys, and Produce of this Kingdom, as also foreign commodities.\nCalcutta April, 1st. 1780.\n\nNOTICE is hereby given to all those that have any legal demands on the estate of the late Mr. PETER NICOLAI HEILIE, of Fredericnagor deceased, are requested to send in the same to Mr. Christian Duntzfelt, Secretary of the royal Council at that place.—likewise any person indebted to the said estate are desired to pay in the same to the said Mr. Duntzfelt, on or before the expiration of one month, after this date.\nMarch 25, 1780.\n\nTHE SNOW AUGUSTA,\nArrived from MADRAS, the 18, Inst.\nAND will be freighted or sold she being newly sheathed in Sep. last and have all new rigging and Stores, for particulars to enquire of me A. NORTON.\nN. B. The above SNOW, is all Teak, Java built, and is Burthen 250 Tons more or less, takes 7000 Bazar Maunds of Rice or 2800 Bags.\n\nTo be SOLD or LETT.\nBy Mr. Robt. Duncan a House and Garden near the Bottahconnah and Situated to the Southward of Mr. Cha. Weston's Garden, consisting of a Hall, four Rooms and two Verrandoes, with convenient out Houses, For particulars please to enquire as above. Also two Budgerows one of 16 Oars the other of 10, they are both haul'd on Shore for inspection.\nCalcutta April 4, 1780.\n\nSTOP'D.\nSUPPOSED to have been Stolen in the month of August 1777. An Horizontal Gold watch with a Gold Chain and Key. The Owner proving it to be his property may have it by applying to JAMES WITTIT in Calcutta.\nN. B. It is supposed to have been Stolen from a Gentleman up the Country as was advertised in Calcutta at the time it was Stop'd but has never been claim'd by the owner.\n\nWANTED\nA EUROPEAN Carpenter who understands wheel and Cabinet Work— to engage for a Term for particulars enquire of JOHN PRINSEP Esq.\nCalcutta April 1, 1780.\n\nCALCUTA: Printed by I. A. HICKY. First and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-04-22", "date": "1780-04-22", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "National Library of India copy", "image": "1780-04-22/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/11eTUJ_AS-6vaoZsU1g01Ay6Iu_yz31nn/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nFrom Saturday April, 15th, to Saturday April, 22d. 1780. [No. XIII]\n\nENGLAND.\n\nExtract of a letter from Capt. Cleveland of the Susannah letter of marque of 16 guns and 46 men, to his owners in London.\n\nI WROTE you by the new Weymouth Packet, which left St. Vincent the 16th of October, the particulars of the engagement with the Tyger sloop of Martinico, pierced for 18 guns, had twelve six and nine pounders mounted, 16 swivels, and about 157 men. The behaviour of my officers and people are scarce to be equalled, having for five minutes fought toe to toe with cutlasses; when the enemy attempted to board us, they were repulsed with great slaughter, our people being supported by a double line of small arms, and our nine pounders loaded with double round and grape, did great death among them at large. The action lasted forty minutes and we lay close aboard of each other, after which he took himself off, with the loss of twenty-three killed and forty-three wounded, most of them mortally. You have no doubt heard of the Elizabeth of London, the next day after we had parted company, by a sloop of 10 Guns, and 100 men, who borded him. The Master was inhumanly murdered by one of the Ruffians after he had struck.\n\nThe Culloden man of war, arrived at Milford Haven, was one of Admiral Arbuthnot's fleet, and parted with him on the Banks of Newfoundland, where she received some damage, which obliged her to put into St. John's to refit from whence she proceeded to the continent of America to join the Admiral but not finding him on the coast, and the crew being very sickly, went for Halifax but upon consideration, it was thought adviseable to return to England. After she got into the Bay, the winds prevented her entering the Chanel through which she went to Milford Havan, where she now lies.\n\nThe Culloden brought to England 150 French Prisoners, from Halifax, in number about sixty, and one Murphy, late a captain of an American privateer, who having behaved well, they put him on the quarter-deck as a midshipman, where he entered into a plot with the aobve prisoners to seize the ship, and throw the captain over-board; but just before they were going to put their scheme into execution, the plot was happily found out, the Frenchmen were secured, and Murphy, being tied hands and feet, was slung over the poop, and in that condition came to England; where he will be delivered up to Justice, to be tried for the conspiracy.\n\nBENGAL.\n\nExtract of a Letter from an Officer on the Coast,\n\nAHMUDABAD, was taken by storm by Gen. Goddard the 15th, February. During this Engagement we had but three private Kill'd, and the same number wounded. We had no Officers Kill'd and but five wounded.\n\nI Need not inform you that Ahmudabad is the Capital of the Guzerat Province and is a place of amazing Riches, and where they formerly carried on a very extensive, and lucrative Trade, the remains of which are at present very recent.\n\nI cannot Justly ascertain the further intentions of Gen. Goddard but am informed that he has joined the Madrass Reinforcement, and is now on his March down to Surrat. Tillechery is still invested by the Nairs, and the people of that Settlement cannot tell when their troubles are likely to have an end.\n\nArrived at Madrass the Leuconia Snow! from the Isle of France, where she was sent a Carteal; but was not suffered into the harbour; and the French sent 30 seamen, besides, a Guard on bord, to clear her and was sent away after being there fifty two Hours; in which time the Asterly sailed to the Island of Burboon for Provisions, the Danish Ship which is Arrived lately at Trinquabar; from the Isle of France where she had put in for water, the Governor of that Island oblig'd them to land their Cargo, for which he gave bills on the French King, and could have failed in November, but was not permited to sail till the 15th, December, which is ten Days after the four Ships of the line and two frigates had sailed.\n\nThe Leuconia. A Cartel Ship is lately arrived from the Mauritius which she left in January, who looked in and saw the Fleet formerly on the Malabar Coast at Anchor there and not increased from hence we know that the Mount Stewart and other Ships in company, have passed so far in safety.\n\nBy the Elizabeth we learn that the three Men of War and Indiamen, were on the point of sailing from Madrass upon the eight Instant being the Day of her departure.\n\nThe Sloop Dolphin Capt. Watson, in his passage from the Island of Burnio to Massaca, was overset off Pedra Blanca, when the Capt. and all the Crew perished excepting two Lascars.\n\nA R I V E D.\n\nThe Ship Essex----Primrose from Madrass----The Elizabeth----Tebor from Bombay.\n\nCALCUTTA.\n\nOn Sunday last about two o'clock in the afternoon, a fire broke out in the Bow-Baazar, which consumed upwards of seven Hundred Straw Houses.\n\nAnd much about the same time another fire broke out near the Cooley Baazar. Which destroyed several Booteek Shops, and did other considerable damage, the conflagration lasted upwards of two Hours.\n\nOn Monday last another dreadful Fire broke out in Duramtoliah which burned every House down between that and the John Baazar the flames communicated so very fast that the poor people had not time to escape by which means it is report'd that there was upwards of 20 people burned to Death.\n\nAlso a very great number of cattle, with Sheep. Goats Fowls &c. &c.\n\nThe Editor begs leave to inform his Correspondance that all intelligence, Poetry &c. if sent any time before Wednesday, will be inserted in its turn, providing it is approved of.\n\nThe two pieces of Poetry sent this Week came too late to be inserted.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-04-22/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Pq4sXtDgKrZMXZMFG7YZA6y5nJE_I1Y/view", "text": "Mr. EDITOR.\n\nAS I was Jogging along in my Palanqueen Yesterday, I cou'd not avoid observing without a kind of secret concern for the health of several of my tender and delicate Friends, a String of Parria Dogs without an Ounce of Hair on some of them and in the last stage of the Meange plunge in and refresh themselves very comfortably in the great Tank—I dont, mean to throw the least shadow of reflection upon the Centinels, as the present condition of the Pallisadoes is such that it would take a Battalion at least of the most nimble footed Sepoys to prevent them. I was led insensibly to reflect upon the small attention that is paid by people in general to a point of such unspeakable importance to their health and longevity as the choice and care of their Water, the great Vehicle of our Nourishment and to throw together a few Cursory Observations for the advantage of the more tender part of my acquaintance which experience has enabled me to draw.\n\nThe Constant Use of the Tank Water I am of Opinion must be prejudicial from the vast quantity of nitrous Acids I have always found it to abound Combined with a small portion of Limestone and to subject the Drinkers of it to irritations in the stomach and Bowells as well as Glandular Tumors and Possibly slight Diarrheas where they are not of a very strong frame of body, hence a Change of Place is in my Opinion attended often with such surprising and faultary effects.\n\nThe great increase of Fish in it must likewise add to its impurity and contribute not a little to give it that Raw disagreeable smell which is very perceptible upon a Comparative trial with other Waters.\n\nThe River Water being a larger body has indeed less of these impure ingredients but at the same time partakes highly of particles of an animal and Vegetable Nature and of consequence is less fit for preservation, which property seems not so much attended to, as it ought by People going to Sea. Some Obscure Notion of the unsalubrity of both induces some People I know to boil them by which they will be made to part with their Limestone, particle which the concretions in our Tea Kettle sufficiently testify but at the same time they will become more strongly impregnated with the Saline Matter and therefore Worse.\nDamnantur imprimis Fontes, quorum aqua decocta Crassas Obducunt Vasa Crustis.\n\nDistilled Water (the favourite drink of that great Parent of Medicine Hippocrates for its, Superior Purity certainly Surpasses all others and I have often lamented in those days of Dissipation and Extravagance that our Gentlemen of Fortune never thought of putting themselves to this Wholesome peice of Expence, Next to this Rain Water which is in fact, a, kind of Natur. distillation, well deserves our attention and Claims our preference, but then it ought to be collected when the Atmosphere is not Replete with sulphuruous vapors and particular care shoud be taken that no dead nor consumed other Animal or Vegetable substance: I say when it is collected in this manner and preserved in stone or Earthen Jarrs it will keep I may say for ever. I have drunk nothing else you must know for these 12 Months and from a perfect Spectre am become one of the most lively plump fellows in the Settlement.\nPHILANTHO'S.\n\nOld Sly-Boots account of Arbitrary oppressions has been received, but as it breaths strongly of faction The Editor cannot give it a place, bei'g determined not to be the incendary slave of any party.\n\nMentors Letters is received; his remarks are just, and his advice is friendly and good, for which the Editor is much obliged to him, and assures him that his kind admonition shall be strictly attended to.\n\nHIGH WATER at Calcutta from Saturday April, 22d. to Saturday April, the 29th.\nH. M.\n22 Saturday, at 8 36\n23 Sunday, 9 24\n24 Monday, 10 12\n25 Tuesday, 11 00\n26 Wednesday, 11 48\n27 Thursday, 12 36\n28 Friday, 1 24\n\nJOSEPH BARRETTO,\n\nBEGS Leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the settlement, and the Public in general, that the Ship Betsey's China Cargo consisting of a choice collection of Silks and various other Articles will be exposed to sale at a House situated to the Northward of Mr. Lambert, otherwise called the Old Permit, which will be opened on Monday next 18th Inst. at 10 o' clock in the Forenoon; and that no part of the Cargo will be sold. or any Person admitted before the Hour appointed for the opening of the Ware House, He also begs leave further to acquaint them that the sales will be made for ready money only, on account of the great inconvenience attending the collecting of Money on Bills, but that the Articles which may be made choice of by any Person shall be set aside till it suits them to send the money and take them away which he requests may be in three Days after they are bespok otherwise they will be returned into the general Stock and exposed again to Sale.\n\nN. B Mr. BARRETTO, is extreamly sorry it was not in his power to get a House in a better situation for the Convenience of the Ladies.\nCalcutta April 10, 1780\n\nCALCUTTA\n\nMR. BELVERE, the Dancing Master begs leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of this settlement and the Public in general, that he will propose Opening a Dancing School for instructing Ladies and Gentlemen in the French, English and Spanish Dances, at one Gold Mohur per. month and one on their first entrance the School will be opened for the reception of Ladies and Gentlemen the whole day till ten in the Evening, two nights in the Week except viz. Wednesday and Saturday and on these two nights he will not give any lesson private to his Scholars as he proposes having two public Balls with good Musick and Illumination, agreeable to the Regulations of Europe, on the two high nights specified for the practice of his present and present scholars also those who have learned from other Masters who he intends to teach the different Country Dances and their proper steps, also correcting any small mistake they may make. this Ball is to begin at eight and Continue till Eleven and for the Expences that may be incurred on the above two Nights each person to pay 2 Sicca Rupees per. night. the House is situated in the Armenian street in front of the Road leading to the Portugueze Church, The School will Commence the 1st; Instant but People of Character will be admitted and due Decorum observed. Care will be taken that no offence will be offered Tickets will be delivered at the same House.\n\nIT is requested that all Persons who have any demands on the Estate of the late Bryan Glover Esq; deliver in their respective Claims to Mr. Charles Cockerell at the Garden House of John Ballie, Esq; on or before Saturday the 22d. Inst.\n\nMR. DUNCAN, having succeeded in getting a more convenient situation to carry on the Auction business. He begs leave to inform the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public that he intends commencing that business again agreeable to his former proposals. The 15th of May ensuing in the large upper room'd House adjoining to Mr. Eaton's in the China Bazar. He likewise intends opening a Warehouse at the same House for the disposal of Goods of all sorts upon the usual commission either by Whole-Sale or Retail. Account of Sales to be delivered in Monthly, to the Proprietors of Goods sold by private sale, and the amount paid immediately. Mr. DUNCAN further begs leave to inform the Gentlemen and the Public in general that he will begin to receive Goods both for the Public and private sale at the above mentioned House, the first of May ensuing, at which time he removes to that Place from his present House near the late Mrs. Ross's Gaut.\nCalcutta, 20th April.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-04-22/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Pq4sXtDgKrZMXZMFG7YZA6y5nJE_I1Y/view", "text": "To be SOLD by PUBLIC\nAUCTION.\nThe following Garden Houses\nEstates and Grounds belonging\non Thursday the 27th April,\nprecisely at Noon by Mr.\n[ILL] at his Auction Room\nHouse viz.\nSituated to the Eastward of the\n[ILL] at Chowrungee belong-\nto John Belli.\nSituated to the Eastward of the\n[ILL] belong ng to Mr. Robert\n[ILL]\n[ILL] Lodge, belonging\nto [ILL] Richardson, a new com\n[ILL] built Garden House\n[ILL] and drained situated\n[ILL] of the River, about a Mile\n[ILL] consisting of two Halls\n[ILL] Chambers with a Verandoe to\n[ILL] There is a small detach-\n[ILL] Building containing two\n[ILL] and two closets for the ac-\n[ILL] of Visitors. The Cook\n[ILL] Pantry and two Go-\n[ILL] contained in another detached\nBuilding. The Stabling in-\n[ILL] the accommodation of Eight\n[ILL] five Carriages with a small\n[ILL] adjoining and Pucka built. The\n[ILL] and measures about forty five\n[ILL] is neatly laid out and\n[ILL] a great variety of Flower\n[ILL] Trees, has a very fine Tank,\n[ILL] private Road (lately made)\n[ILL] Barnagore immediately to\n[ILL] which is now rented for\n[ILL] to Mr. Dawson, at the\n[ILL] Rupees 300 per Month.\n[ILL] particulars enquire of Mr.\n[ILL] at his Office; where the\n[ILL] are deposited for inspection.\n[ILL] conditions of Sale.\n[ILL] chaser to bind Themselves\n[ILL] penalty of 25 per Cent to be\n[ILL] case they do not pay the\n[ILL] their respective Purchases\n[ILL] the 7th of May next ensu-\n[ILL] payment being made to\n[ILL] possession to be given\n[ILL] engage to make good all losses\n[ILL] that may occur by the\n[ILL]\n\n[ILL] of the EXECUTORS,\n[ILL] be sold by Public Auction\n[ILL] Thursday and Friday the\n[ILL] April 1780, by Mr. William-\n[ILL] Auction Room, Old Play-\n[ILL] following Effects belonging\n[ILL] of BRYAN GLOVER,\n[ILL] consisting of\n[ILL], Black Wood and Dog-\n[ILL]\n[ILL] assortment of Plate\n[ILL] and valuable Collection of\n[ILL]\n[ILL] and Prints by eminent\n[ILL]\n[ILL] variety of other Articles.\n[ILL] conditions of sale,\n[ILL] chasers to bind themselves\n[ILL] penalty of 25 per cent to be\n[ILL] case they do not pay for\n[ILL] and clear out their respective Lots\nwithin ten days, from the time of sale\nas well as to make good all deficiencies\nand expences that may arise by a Re-\nsale.\n\nFOR Sale by Private Contract by\nMr. GEORGE WILLIAMSON Ven-\ndue Master to the Hon'ble Company,\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other Preci-\nous Stones, set and unset.\nPearls of various Sorts,\nCountry and Town Houses,\nShip Book Cases of Mahogany,\nAn Organ of 12 Barrels which per-\nforms several of Handel's Concertoes\nwith accompanyments,\nAn Harpsichord,\nAn Officer's Marque, lined with\nGingham,\nElegant useful and Ornamental Plate,\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Can-\ndles and Tapers;\nOld Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles\nExcellent French Claret,\nFrench Brandy; and Brandy Fruits,\nWest-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nChina Fruit and Flower Trees and\nShrubs,\nTwo neat crane-necked Phaetons,\nA superb crane necked Europe Char-\nriot,\nA Large Strong Buggy Horse.\nSets of Chariot Harness.\n\nMr. CANTWELL,\nBEGS leave to inform the Ladies\nand Gentlemen of the Settlement,\nthat he has on sale at his Shop in the\nChina Baazar, a most elegant assort-\nment of curious Toys and play things\nfor Children, which has been lately im-\nported by the Fox India Ship.\nCalcutta April, 8th; 1780.\n\nNOTICE is hereby given to all\nthose that have any legal demand\non the Estate of the late Mr. Thomas\nGriffith Deceased that they will appear\nand lay them before the Executor Mr.\nLewis De Costa and Executrix Mrs.\nRittah Griffith, before the 25 of May\nnext.\n\nLOST,\nON Wednesday the 29th of March,\nand supposed to have been droped\nat the door of the Harmonick house,\na Diamond Hair-pin set in the Form a\nStar. Whoever will bring it to Mr.\nBernard, in whose possession the fellow\nto it may be seen, shall receive a reward\nof three Gold Mohurs or if it has been\nbought at a higher price by any Shop-\nkeeper, who will restore it to the owner\nthe price which he has given will be re-\npaid with thanks.\n\nWANTED.\nA EUROPEAN Carpenter who un-\nderstands wheel and Cabinet\nWork—to engage for a Term for\nparticulars enquire of JOHN PRINSEP\nEsq.,\nCalcutta April 1, 1780.\n\nALL Persons having any Claim\nor demand upon the Estate of the\nlate GEORGE HURST Esq: deceased are\ndesired to send in the same to Nathaniel\nMiddleton and Thomas Grady Esquires\nExecutors of the last Will and Testa-\nment of the said GEORGE HURST, on or\nbefore the thirty first day of May next\nAnd all Persons indebted to the said\nEstate are desired to pay their respective\nDebts within the above time.\n\nTo be SOLD or LETT.\nA LARGE and Commodious\nupper room'd Dwelling House\nsituated, near the late Mrs. Ross's Gaut\nby the River side, Consisting of two\nlarge Halls; four Rooms, and two Ver-\nandoes above Stairs, and seven Conven-\nient Godowns below for Particulars ap-\nply to Mr. Duncan, who at present\noccupies the same House; but intends\nleaving it the 1st. of May, ensuing\nwhen it may be entered upon.\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail:\nAT the Red Godown in the Radda\nBaazar, the following Articles,\nviz.\nSALT PORK, in Tierces containing\n50 Pieces of 6lb each.\nMess PORK in half Tierces, con-\ntaining 37 Pieces of 4lb each.\nHOGS FACES, containing 25 and half\nHeads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best sort in Tubs of\nhalf Picul each.\nSOFT SUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds.\nRUM, in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADERA WINE of 4 Years Old, in\nPipes.\nTEA, best sort, in a Box containing\ntwo Canisters.\nWAX CANDLES,\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the\nGodown, or further particulars had\nfrom Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. TOUCH-\nET'S. March 11, 1780.\n\nNOTICE is hereby given to all\nthose that have any legal de-\nmands on the estate of the late Mr PE-\nTER NICOLAI HEILTE, of Fredericna-\ngor deceased, are requested to send in\nthe same to Mr. Christian duntzfelt,\nSecretary of the royal Council at that\nplace.—likewise any person indebted to\nthe said estate are desired to pay in the\nsame to the said Mr. Dintzfelt, on or\nbefore the expiration of one month,\nafter this date.\nMarch 25, 1780\n\nTHE SNOW AUGUSTA,\nArrived from MADRAS,\nthe 18, Inst.\nAND will be freighted or sold she\nbeing newly sheathed in Sep. last\nand have all new rigging and Stores.\nfor particulars to enquire of me A.\nNORTON.\nN. B. The above SNOW, is all\nTeak, Java built, and is Burthen 250\nTons mor: or less, takes 7000 Bazar\nMunds of Rice or 2800 Bags.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-04-22/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Pq4sXtDgKrZMXZMFG7YZA6y5nJE_I1Y/view", "text": "POETS CORNER.\nBy a LADY.\n\nRESOLVE, why eastern Tyrants say,\nThe fairer Sex possess no Soul;\nThey who the proudest Heart may sway,\nAnd all the wiser Sex controul.\n\nThey to whom all the Charms belong\nThat Love, and softness can impart!\nWho shine in ev'ry Poets Song,\nThe Theme of each impassion'd Heart.\n\nI must allow, (The Tyrant cries)\nThey are the objects of desire,\nI view their Charms with ravish'd Eyes,\nI feel for them Love's fiercest Fire.\n\nBut 'tis their persons I adore,\nNot on their minds bestow a thought,\nThey're lovely. But I grant no more\n'Tis we with Wisdom's Lore are fraught.\n\nOurs is the Knowledge, ours the sense,\nStern Wisdom scorns a Woman's mind,\nExterior Charms their sole pretence.\nTheir Boast to Beauty's Form confined.\n\nBut ye, with nobler minds endued.\nAccount for this ungenerous plan,\nSay, why from Heaven the Fair exclude,\nAnd give the Soul, alone to Man.\n\n***\n\nIn answer to a late Paragraph.\n\nNEAR the old Fort, that Beauties are\nWho are entitled to a share,\nOf Eminence I freely own.\nBut know there's one surpassing fair,\nWith whom no other can compare,\nMay justly claim the Cyprian Throne.\n\nCALCUTTA PRICE CURRENT.\nfor the Month of April 1780.\n\nALLUM 6 per Mau.\nA Broad Cloth Aurora, 98 per piece\nD. D. Midling, 110 per ditto,\nD. D. Superfine, 200 per ditto,\nCourse Green, 65 per ditto.\nMidling do. 75 per ditto,\nFine do. 125 per ditto,\nCourse Yellow, 100 per ditto.\nMidling do. 105 per ditto,\nFine do. 150 per ditto,\nCourse Blue, 74 per ditto.\nMidling do. 80 per ditto,\nFine do. 175 per ditto.\nCourse Black, 65 per ditto,\nMidling do. 69 per ditto.\nFine do. 150 per ditto,\nCourse White, 65 per ditto.\nMidling do 80 per dittot,\nFine do. 150 per ditto\nPerpits 3 Covs. broad,\nRed do. 50 per ditto,\nBlack do. 45 per ditto,\nYellow do. 45 per ditto,\nWhite do. 45 per ditto.\nBlue do. 45 per ditto.\nGreen do. 45 per ditto.\nOrange do. 60 per ditto.\n\nPerpits 2 Covs. broad, 27 per ditto.\nRed do. 15 per ditto.\nBlack do, 27 per ditto,\nYellow do. 20 per ditto,\nWhite do. 20 per ditto,\nBlue do. 26 per ditto,\nGreen do. 24 per ditto,\nOrange do. 40 per ditto.\nChina Beads, 60 per Mau.\nBlack do. 40 per ditto.\nBlue do. 40 per ditto,\nRed do. 60 per ditto,\nWhite, do. 40 per ditto,\nGreen do. 35 per ditto,\nYellow do. 40 per ditto\nCopper Dutch Japan 55 SR per ditto\nDo. English in Sheets, 53 CR. per do.\nDo. Do. plate 48 per ditto,\nCotten, 18 8 p. m,\nDo. Second fort, 18 per ditto,\nCoral Faur, 3 pet each Sac Weight,\nMungu, 1 8 do. do.\nNem, 9\nCochinial, 16 per Sear\nCoffee 30 per Mau.\nCinnamon, 20 per Sear,\nCloves, 7 per ditto,\nCamphire, 50 per Mau.\nCanvas English, 35 per peice.\nDo. Danish, 28 per ditto,\nChina Dammer, 3 per Mau.\nCountry do. 2 per ditto,\nFrench Gold Thread, 1 14 per each Sac. Weight.\nDo. Silver Do. 1 10 per do. do.\nEnglish Gold Thread 1 12 per do. do.\nDo. Silver Do. 1 10 per do. do.\nMale Chank 1ft. Sort, 60 per Rd.\nDo. do. 2d. 50 per Hund.\nDo. do. 3d. 25 per ditto,\nDo. do. 4th. 5 per ditto,\nFemale Chank 1ft. Sort, 50 per ditto,\nDo. do. 2d. 40 per ditto,\nDo. do. 3d. 15 per ditto,\nDo. do. 4th. 2 per ditto,\nCowries Maldivia 14 per Mau.\nDo. Pattah 64 Poun 1 per 1 Rupee\nHortaul Lucknow 23 per Maund,\nDo. Tubky 14 per ditto,\nIron Europe flate 11 per ditto,\nDo. Do. Bear 10 per ditto,\nDo. Balasor hook 6 8 per ditto,\nDo. Berboom hook 5 per ditto,\nJute 2 8 per ditto,\nLead 13 12 per ditto,\nLinseed Oil 20 per ditto,\nMadeira Comp. 365 SRsr per Pipe\nTooteuague thin 14 per ditto,\nDo. thick 13 8 per ditto,\nNutmegs 4 per Seer,\nWhite Nankeen 27 per Courge,\nBrown do. 24 pir ditto,\nPitch 40 per Barrell,\nPepper Malabar 24 per Maund,\nDo, Curchie 26 cer ditto,\nPelongs 6 per peice,\nPorter 150 per Caf,\nRattans Malacca 12 ans. per Hund.\nCanes 20 per ditto,\nRed Wood 34 per Mau.\nSalt Coast 72 per ditto,\nDo. Country 50 pe. de. do,\nSandal wood 25 per Maun.\nSaffron 12 pir Sear,\n\nTea 100\nTin Small 25 pe. ps\nDo. Large 21\nVermillion Europe 34\nWax Pegue 44\nDo. Malaca 32\nWhite Lead 20 pe. ps\nQuick Silve. China 28\n\nCountry Produce\n\nBeetlenut 9 12\nBable Trees Large 5 per ea\nGram Boot 1 4 pe\nDo. Muscolly 12\nCharcoal 10\nChalk 7\nCommon Sred 8\nCow Tail White 100\nChunam Stone. 55 per [ILL]\nDo. do. 50 p\nGunies. 12 per h\nGhee 6 pe\nDo.\nGurrahs 38\nGinger 2 pe\nJaggree Lump 3\nLong Pepper 7\nCotorah Jaggree 1 8\nOil Mustard 5 8\nMatt 6 per h\nDo. Small 4\nCoconut Oil 8\nWheat 1 8\nDo. Second 1 4\nDo. third 1 1\nPatna Opium 500\nPurneah do. 440\nBoglipore do. 300\nRungpore do. 300\n3 Letters Raw Silk Cossimbazar Sear.\n2 Letters do. do. Radnagore 8\nSalt Petre 6 4\nSalt Petre 2d. 5 8\nRungpore Silk 7\nSugar Benares 7 8\nDo. Rnugpore 7\nShell Lack 20\nTurmerick 4\nTincal 20\nDo. 2d. 14\nTobac Hidgely 5\nDo, Cotdhara 3\nWax Bengel 47\nWood Oil 10\nRice fourth 15 3\nDo. third 10\nDo. Second 14\nDo. first 18\nExcha. on Madras 370 A Pagodas.\n\nTO BE LET\n\nTHAT Large and Commodious Garden-House, at present occupied by Henry Richardson, Esqr. situated near the John's Bazar, a pleasant and airy spot of Ground. For particulars please to apply to Mr. EDWARD FIRET.\nCalcutta April, 25\n\nCALCUTTA: Printed by J. A. HICKY. Esqr: and late Printer, to the Hon. COMPA[NY?]\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-04-29", "date": "1780-04-29", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-04-29/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15PPMDwDiAJ1pzFU7cdXyP8vILCzam-S9/view", "text": "HICKY’S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nFrom Saturday April, 22d. to Saturday April, 29th, 1780. [No. XIV]\n\nBENGAL.\nExtract of a Letter from the Coast of Coromandel.\n\nTHE General Barker, Ganges, Talbot and Norfolk, India'n saild from Madras on the ninth, Instant under Convoy of the Assia, Bellisle and Rippon.\nWe are credibly informed that these Men of War, will rejoin Sir Edward Hughes' Fleet, in August next, as they are only to proceed with the Indiamen to a certain latitude and then return to the place of rendezvouse which is supposed to be some where in the Straits of Malacca.\nSir Thomas Rumbold Bart. resigned the Government of Fort St. George on the Morning of the ninth Inst. and immediately went on board the General Barker, it is confidently reported that he has not been able to accumulate a very large Fortune considering the long time he has been at Madrass, indeed people say it amounts only to seventeen Lacks and a half of Pagodas or a little more than six hundred thousand pounds Sterling.\nOh! the Northern sircars how must your Rajas groan at the loss they have sustained by the departure of this great Man.\nThe scarcity of Money on the Choromandel Coast is so great that the Black Houses at Madras are unable to pay a Bill for 1000 Pagodoes in less time than two Months. To what cause must this be attributed?\nMr. Whitehill succeeds to the Government of Fort St. George.\nAdvices have been received from Brigadier General Goddards Camp of the most acceptable nature, we are informed that the Fortress of Ahmudabad, has been reduced with very little loss on our side. That soon after it was Garrisoned by our Troops the General proceeded towards the Maratta Army which was at this time advancing by forced marches to Ahmudabad with a view to afford it succours, That the Rapidity of the English Generals approach to their Army and reduction of Ahmudabad had so effectually alarmed the Marattas that they had turned to the right about and were retreating as expeditiously as possible. The Marattas say that in the last Campaign the Bombay General was carried in a litter and that he only marched 1 Coss and a Coss and a half a Day but that the Bengal Buhadze had his Troops in fine spirits and good Order notwithstanding he continued to march 10, 12, and even 15 Coss a Day, and this towards an Army consisting of nearly one hundred thousand Men.\nThe Maratta Station is in a greater scene of distraction at this time than has ever been known, all parties are however very desirous of Peace and have made the most submissive overtures to General Goddard, in a few days we hope to hear of matters being finally settled much to the advantage of the Company, as well as to the brave officers and men who have restored the lost reputation of our Arms on the Western side of India.\nWe have the pleasure to inform the Public that Messrs Farmer and Stewart, the Bombay Hostages have been released and are safely arrived at Bombay.\n\nExtract of a letter from Madras April 8, 1780.\nWE have had a very severe Gale of Wind here which has so effected the tender nerves of our G—r that he has at last Embarked, as his natural humanity, (was he to continue longer) must unavoidably have met with a Shock, to see the decay of the Pagoda Tree, for it has had such a shake lately that it is the opinion of the connoisseurs that the root, bearing branches, and buds, are so much injured that it will require the greatest care of the most skilfull bottanist, to get it to bear again, and if ever it does it is the received opinion, that it will never yield such another Harvest.\nWe have not received any Packet from Europe yet. Inclosed I send you a list of the principal passengers Embarked for Europe.—Sir Thomas Rumbold and family, Peter Perring Esq; Sir Edward Vernon, Captain Benj. Marlow, Mr. Faity Barrington.\nBy the Imperial Ships. On the Count Collensworrh, the late Nancy Quinton Crawford Esq Mrs. Sulivan, and her Mother.\nOn the Joseph Teresa, Capt. David Knox, Mr. Mitchell, Mr. George Winch, Mr. Willis, Mrs. Calvert, and Miss Young.\nAhmudabad which was taken by Gen. Goddard the 15th of February, the party was commanded by Col. Hartley, who is left in the command of it while Gen. Goddard, returns to Surat. to join the Madrass Troops, Tillechery is in the same situation as when I wrote to you last.\nThe Vessel that was taken by the French some time ago in Mangalore Road, is a snow belonging to some black Merchants at Bombay, and came from Achin but could not get up the Coast, and went into Mangalore River Captain Martin Rich was sent down by the owners to bring her to Bombay. He got the Vessel out into the Roads, where he met with some french Men which had just come in a small snow from the Isle of France bound to Goa, at Mangolore they either bought or was furnished with a Pattilla in the River, in which they went out and took him, and carried the Vessel to Goa.\nWe have the following account of the Loss of the Royal Admiral Capt. Munro, when she sailed from Bombay by the new Deck which they laid on her and the great quantity of Cotton they had stowed on the said deck, the Vessel became so very crank, that it alarmed all the officers, the Ports not being caulked in by which she shipped a great quantity of water, of which they freed her and got her down so as to carry her safe off Carwar Head, near which place we are informed, she met with a hard squall of Wind about 9 o'clock at Night which laid her down on her beam ends. The Captain and Officers that was in the Cabin ran out but too late, the Ship was then sinking, on which they returned to the Cabbin, and the Vessel sunk almost instantly, the Captain's Butler and two Lascars jumped out of the Cabin Windows and were saved by the boat which had been cast loose, which they found full of Water, after the ship went down. The Butler is now on board the Elizabeth bound to Bengal who says that the Officers had several times advised the Capt. to return with the Ship to Bombay whilst they were working out, or to put into Goa, as the Cotton had sucked up so great a quantity of Water that they could not carry Sail.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-04-29/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15PPMDwDiAJ1pzFU7cdXyP8vILCzam-S9/view", "text": "Extract of a Letter from Madras April 9th. 1780.\n\nTHE Spanish Snow that was taken by Capt. Hiffernan, is Sold with her Cargo which amounts to sixty thousand Pounds, a Corge of such prizes as this, would, not be unacceptable here after the Terible Gleaning the poor Pagoda Tree has had.\n\nThe Gunner of the Warren Cartel Ship Capt. Buncle, is now at this place, and gives the following account. That the Ship was Moor'd under fours, by the French, and every thing taken out of her. Her Masts were put into a French Ship that had sprung hers, and when he came away she lay as a Hulk, to receive Men and stores from the Ships that wanted repairs or Careening. This Man Swam off to the Danish Ship and conceal'd himself on board the night she sail'd and remained so until she got out to sea. He had not seen Capt. Buncle for some time before he came away, but was told that he was sent to Barooon or some other Island.\n\nC A L C U T T A.\n\nA FEW Days ago Mr. Crofts set out for his Plantation at Sookagur that he might be ready to receive the Hon. the Governor Gen. and his Lady; and several other persons of rank and fortune.\n\nA few Days ago Womball Esq; John Hill Esq; and several other Gentlemen went on a party of pleasure to Chandernagore, and on return from thence, their Buggerow was overset near chitpore but happily no lives were lost.\n\nOn Friday 21st. about five o'clock in the Afternoon a very great fire broke out in the Suba-bazar at the bob Garden. The noted place of residence of the black Ladies of pleasure, one of whom was much burned, and now lays dangerously ill without hopes of recovery, She is the mother of Santhee Ram the famous Dancing Girl. It seems that several of our English Seamen was on a visit there to some of the sooty Beauties, when the Fire begun which proved a very fortunate circumstance for some of their Ladies, as the Jacks not only saved their Lives by carrying them off but also returned to the Houses and in the midst of the flames entered brought out the Chests that contained their Cloaths, money and joys which they very generously returned them, and for which the Ladies has promised to reward the Jacks, with an Entertainment of Dancing, and Singing, a good Supper, plenty of Grogg and a nights Lodging gratis, as soon as they can get fresh Houses built.\n\nOn Monday last another fire broke out near the Stable Yard of Coja Petruce Esq; another place of rendezvous of these unfortunate Ladies of pleasure, which consumed every Straw House in that district, and did considerable damage to several Brick Houses in the Neighbourhood, the number of\n\nStraw Houses burned on this small spot of ground they say is not less than one Hundred, a poor Woman big with child and very near her time, received such fright when the fire broke out, that it brought her labour on, her, and she was delivered of a very fine boy.\n\nWe are informed that a Copper Coinage is now on the carpet, and will shortly take, place a thing long wish'd for, as it will be of the greatest utility to the Public, and will totally abolish the trade of Cowries, which for a long time has formed so extensive a field for deception and fraud. A greviance the poor has long groan'd under.\n\nTo the Editor of the Calcutta Gazette.\n\nLIEUTENANT Colonel Blair, with a detachment of Sepoys from the 1st. Brigade consisting of the 31st. and 32d. Battalions, the former Commanded by Capt. Kilpatrick, and the latter by Capt. Bowles, arrived at Midnapore their place of destination the 20th of April after a fatiguing March from patna through the Hills by the Chackye pass, and through the Berboom Province, a Route that no body of Troops ever march'd before.--- from the north entrrance of the Chakye pass till they entered the Burdwan Province which is about 60 Coss they marched through but an extensive Wood all the way a perfect Wilderness, sometimes a small Village presented itself in the midst of these Jungles with a little cultivated ground round it hardly sufficient to encamp the two Battalions. These Woods abound with Tigers and Bears, which infested the Camp every night, but did no other damage Than carrying off a Child and killing some of the Gentlemens Hackrie Bullocks.\n\nAltho these two Battalions were raised at Kawnpore, yet not a Man of them deserted since they crossed the Ganges at Allahabad, which is a convincing proof of the good discipline they are under, for it is seldom the up Country people can be prevailed on to come into the Provinces, particularly so low as Midnapore. The Order allowing the Sepoys full Batta in the Provinces has had the desired effect.\n\nMr. Editor,\n\nTHERE is no place in the World where an equal number of Servants are entertained, and so little care taken to bring them under wholesome Regulations.\n\nIt never can be in the power of a super intendant of the police to reform the numberless abuses which servants of every Denomination have introduced and now support on the Broad Basis of Dustoor, a Word in the Mouth of every servant from our Banians down to the lowest domestic we entertain. We are all sensible of the inconvenience, and might, with a little trouble to ourselves, if not entirely conquer, at least correct it in a great measure, surely the Idea of unanimity on this point is not so chimerical, as the sans-souci\n\npretend at any rate if the ma-men of Rank and fortune woul[d] carrying into practice a few Regulations, they would feel t[he] [benef]it arrising from them whilst th[e] [incon]venience would justly fall up[on] as most deserved it. The fir[st] point to be settled is that no [one] should be hired without a writte[n charact]er from some person whom he [ser]ved, I would allow two months [to such] as are now out of employ to sett[le them]selves or obtain the necessary Ce[rtificates f]rom their former Masters, and [on the] first Day of July their Discharg[e should] always be required.\n\nThis would convince them t[hat their] Bread would depend upon the go[odness of] their own behaviour and in a [short time] almost work miracles upon th[em] it is at present a Rupee or tw[o to the] Sircars or Consumahs, obliterat[es the] faults they may have commit[ted to] former Masters and readily [gets] them new ones. To regulate [the bear]ers is a matter of more difficu[lty but] it would not be impossible if [we] agree to undertake it with pers[everance]\nI am Sir. Your most o[bedient]\nHumble Servant.\nC I V E S\n\nHIGH WATER at Calcutta fro[m Sun]day April, 29th to Saturd[ay] the 6th.\n\nH. M.\n29 Saturday, at 9 [ILL]\n30 Sunday, 10 [ILL]\n1 Monday, 11 [ILL]\n2 Tuesday, 11 [ILL]\n3 Wednesday, 12 [ILL]\n4 Thursday, 1 [ILL]\n5 Friday, 2 [ILL]\n\nJOSEPH BARRETT[O]\nBEGS Leave to infor[m the] Ladies and Gentlemen [of the Set]tlement, and the Public in gen[eral that] the Ship Betsey's China Carg[o consist]ing of a choice collection of [Teas and] various other Articles will b[e exposed] to sale at a House situated to th[e South]ward of Mr. Lambert, otherw[ise called] the Old Permit, which will b[e opened] on Monday next 18th Inst. [at ten o']clock in the Forenoon; and [as a great] part of the Cargo will be sold [by retail no] Person admitted before the H[our ap]pointed for the opening of t[he said] House, He also begs leave t[o further] acquaint them that the sales [will be] made for ready money only, on [account] of the great inconvenience [attending] the collecting of Money on B[ills and] that the Articles which may [be the] choice of by any Person sha[ll be laid] aside till it suits them to send [the money] and take them away which ho[wever] may be in three Days after the [purchase] [ILL] otherwise they will be ret[urned] to the general Stock and expo[sed again] to Sale.\n\nN. B Mr. BARRETTO [is ext]reamly sorry it was not in his [power to] get a House in a better Situati[on for the] Convenience of the Ladies.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-04-29/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15PPMDwDiAJ1pzFU7cdXyP8vILCzam-S9/view", "text": "FOR Sale by Private Contract by Mr. GEORGE WILLIAMSON Vendue Master to the Hon'ble Company, Diamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones, set and unset. Pearls of various Sorts, Country and Town Houses, Book Cases of Mahogany, An Organ of 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with accompanyments. An Harpsichord, An Officer's Marque, lined with Gingham, Elegant useful and Ornamental Plate, French Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers, Old Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles, Excellent French Claret, French Brandy, and Brandy Fruits, West-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars, China Fruit and Flower Trees and Shrubs, Two neat crane-necked Phaetons, A superb crane necked Europe Charriot, A Large Strong Buggy Horse. Sets of Chariot Harness.\n\nFor Sale by Private Contract.\nTHE Garden House, Offices and Ground belonging to JOHN BELLI Esq; situated to the Eastward of the Sepoy Barracks at Chowrungee. For further Particulars enquire of Mr. WILLIAMSON, at his Office Old Play-House with whom the Title Deeds are deposited for Inspection.\n\nALL PERSONS having any Claim or demand upon the Estate of the late GEORGE HURST Esq: deceased are desired to send in the same to Nathaniel Middleton and Thomas Grady Esquires Executors of the last Will and Testament of the said GEORGE HURST, on or before the thirty first day of May next And all Persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their respective Debts within the above time.\n\nNOTICE is hereby given to all those that have any legal demand on the Estate of the late Mr. Thomas Griffith Deceased that they will appear and lay them before the Executor Mr. Lewis D' Costa and Executrix Mrs. Rittah Griffith, before the 25 of May next.\n\nLOST.\nON Wednesday the 29th of March, and supposed to have been droped at the door of the Harmonick house, a Diamond Hair-pin set in the Form a Rose. Whoever will bring it to Mr. Bernard, in whose possession the fellow to it may be seen, shall receive a reward of three Gold Mohurs or if it has been bought at a higher price by any Shop-keeper, who will restore it to the owner the price which he has given will be repaid with thanks.\n\nTo be SOLD or LETT.\nA LARGE and Commodious upper room'd Dwelling House situated, near the late Mrs. Ross's Gaut on the River side, Consisting of two large Halls, four Rooms, and two Verandoes above Stairs, and seven Convenient Godowns below for Particulars apply to Mr. Duncan, who at present occupies the same House, but intends leaving it the 1st. of May, ensuing when it may be entered upon.\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail.\nAt the Red Godown in the Radda Baazar, the following Articles, viz.\nSALT PORK, in Tierces containing 50 Pieces of 6lb each.\nMess PORK in half Tierces, containing 37 Pieces of 4lb each.\nHOGS FACES, containing 25 and half Heads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best sort in Tubs of half Picul each.\nSOFT SUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds.\nRUM, in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADERA WINE of 4 Years Old, in Pipes.\nTEA, best sort, in a Box containing two Canisters.\nWAX CANDLES,\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars had from Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. TOUCHET'S. March 11, 1780.\n\nTHE SNOW AUGUSTA,\nArrived from MADRAS, the 18, Inst.\nAND will be freighted or sold she being newly sheathed in Sep. last and have all new rigging and Stores. for particulars to enquire of me A. NORTON.\nN. B. The above SNOW, is all Teak, Java built, and is Burthen 250 Tons more or less, takes 7000 Bazar Munds of Rice or 2800 Bags.\n\nNOTICE is hereby given that the Raffle of the Deceas'd Mr. Saumans House at Chinsura, is to be drawn on Tuesday the 30th. May next at Mr. Donald's Out-cry Room from 10 to 1 o'Clock.\nThe Gentlemen who have Subscribed thereto are herewith requested to attend themselves or depute some other Gentlemen to throw for them otherwise a person will be appointed by the Majority of those presents to throw for them absenties.\nAs Few of the Subscribers have not paid yet, they are requested to pay the amount to the Sircar who brings them the bill before the day of the Raffle, or in case they should not want the Chance they have Subscribed for, then to write their refusal on the Bills, that their names may be Struck off from the List.\n\nIT is requested that all persons who have any Demand on the Estate of the late GEORGE HODGSON will deliver in their respective claims to Messrs. Edward Lind, and Edward Scott, Executors on or before Monday the 15th May next.\n\nMr. OLDHAM.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Public that he has removed to a house opposite Messes. Sage and Seers, and to the Eastward of Mr. Saulez the Jeweler.\n\nTo be LET or SOLD.\nAnd entered on the first day of June next.\nTHE House and Ground now in the Occupation of G. G. Ducarell Esq; in Calcutta situated immediately between the Houses of P. M. Dacres Esq; and Col. Feischer. The House contains four Rooms a Hall, and a Virando with a new adjacent Building of two small Rooms, The Ground is near five Begahs. For further Particulars enquire of Mr. Newman No. 7 Lyons Buildings.\n\nMR. DUNCAN, having succeeded in getting a more eligible situation to carry on the Auction Business. He begs leave to inform the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public, that he intends commencing that Branch again agreeable to his former Regulations. The 15th of May ensuing in a large upper room'd House adjoining to Mr. Eaton's in the China Buzar. He likewise intends opening a Godown at the same House for the disposal of Goods of all sorts upon the usual Commission either by Whole-Sale or Retail. Account of Sales to be delivered in Monthly, to the Proprietors of Goods, sold by private sale, and the Amount paid immediately. Mr. DUNCAN, further begs leave to inform the Gentlemen and the Public in general that he will begin to receive Goods both for the Public and private sale, at the above mentioned House, the first of May ensuing, at which time he removes to that Place from his present House near the late Mr. Ross's Gaut.\nCalcutta, 20th April, 1780\n\nIT is requested that all Persons who have any demands on the Estate of the late Bryan Glover Esq; will deliver in their respective Claims to Mr. Charles Cockerell at the Garden House of John Ballie, Esq; on or before Saturday the 22d. Inst.\n\nOn Tuesday the 2d. May.\nWILL be sold by public Out-cry by Mr. Donalp at his Auction-room near the Court-House by order of the Executors of the late Mr. John Notley deceased, a Garden House belonging to said Estate with three Bigahs fourteen cottahs of Ground, subject to the Yearly Rent of 10 Rs. 12 Ans. 16 Gune. Steca, It is situate on the right hand side of the Road going to B.lliraut, and nearly opposite to Mr. Cha. Wiston's Gorden.\nConditions of Sale.\nFor Sicca Rupees, Possession of the Premisses will be immediately given on payment of the Amount, which must be within fourteen days of the time of Sale otherwise the House and Ground will be resold for Account and at the expence of the first Purchaser, a Rup. Earnest to be paid down to bind the bargain.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-04-29/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15PPMDwDiAJ1pzFU7cdXyP8vILCzam-S9/view", "text": "POET's CORNER.\n\nThe Lady's Question resolv'd\n\nTHE Sages have ever profess'd,\nThat on Earth Man is placed for a tryal,\nAnd above He is sure to be bless'd,\nWho below has shewn firmest denial.\nOf himself Man's to Virtue inclined,\nE'en Adam ne'er left the right way,\nAnd the Devil himself failed to find,\nA temptation to lead him astray.\nTill Woman was form'd with each art,\nTo entice him from virtues fair road,\nTo ensnare his fond credulous Heart,\nAnd make him unmindful of God.\nWoman solely are bent to delude,\nMans Sorrow to them owes its birth,\nWith the semblance of virtue endued,\nThey reign here an Evil on Earth.\nSince the Sex are but form'd to allure,\nAnd here all low Passions must end,\nSince in Heaven noughts admitted impure,\nTo that Region they cannot pretend.\n\nEACH youthful Bard, the Cypr'an Throne,\nWishes transferr'd to one alone.\nThinks, as he feels, beyond dispute,\nHis Laura should be absolute.\nCupid approves, and grants the wish in part,\nGives her a throne, within the Poets Heart.\nThere, let her rule, and prudence be her guide,\nTriumph o'er all, in kindness is deny'd.\n\nCALCUTTA PRICE CURRENT.\nfor the Month of April 1780.\n\nALLUM 6 R per M.\nBroad Cloth Aurora, 98 per piece\nD. D. Midling, 110 per ditto,\nD. D. Superfine, 200 per ditto,\nCourse Green, 65 per ditto.\nMidling do. 75 per ditto,\nFine do. 125 per ditto,\nCourse Yellow, 100 per ditto.\nMidling do. 105 per ditto,\nFine do. 150 per ditto,\nCourse Blue, 74 per ditto.\nMidling do. 80 per ditto,\nFine do. 175 per ditto.\nCourse Black, 05 per ditto,\nMidling do. 60 per ditto.\nFine do. 150 per ditto,\nCourse White, 65 per ditto.\nMidling do 80 per dittot,\nFine do. 150 per ditto\nPerpets 3 Covs. broad,\nRed do. 50 per ditto,\nBlack do. 45 per ditto,\nYellow do. 45 per ditto,\nWhite do. 45 per ditto.\nBlue do. 45 per ditto,\nGreen do. 45 per ditto.\nOrange do. 60 per ditto.\n\nPerpets 2 Covs. broad,\nRed do. 27 per ditto.\nBlack do. 15 per ditto.\nYellow do. 27 per ditto,\nWhite do. 20 per ditto,\nBlue do. 26 per ditto,\nGreen do. 24 per ditto,\nOrange do. 40 per ditto.\nChina Beads, 60 per Mau.\nBlack do. 40 per ditto.\nBlue do. 40 per ditto,\nRed do. 60 per ditto,\nWhite, do. 40 per ditto,\nGreen do. 35 per ditto,\nYellow do. 40 per ditto\nCopper Dutch Japan 55 SR per ditto\nDo. English in Sheets, 53 CR. per do.\nDo. Do. plate 48 per ditto,\nCotten, 18 8 p. m,\nDo. Second sort, 18 per ditto,\nCoral Faur, 3 pet each Sac Weight,\nMungu, 1 8 do. do.\nNem, 9\nCochinial, 16 per Sear\nCoffee 30 per Mau\nCinnamon, 20 per Sear,\nCloves, 7 per ditto,\nCamphire, 50 per Mau.\nCanvas English, 35 per peice.\nDo. Danish, 28 per ditto,\nChina Dammer, 3 per Mau.\nCountry do. 2 per ditto,\nFrench Gold Thread, 1 14 per each Sac. Weight.\nDo. Silver Do. 1 10 per do. do.\nEnglish Gold Thread 1 12 per do. do.\nDo. Silver Do. 1 10 per do. do.\nMale Chank 1st. Sort, 60 per Rd.\nDo, do, 2d. 50 per Hund.\nDo. do. 3d. 25 per ditto,\nDo. do. 4th. 5 per ditto,\nFemale Chank 1st. Sort, 50 per ditto,\nDo. do. 2d. 40 per ditto\nDo. do. 3d. 15 per ditto,\nDo. do. 4th. 2 per ditto,\nCowries Maldivia 14 per Mau.\nDo. Pattah 64 Poun per 1 Rupee\nHortaul Lucknow 23 per Maund,\nDo. Tubky 14 per ditto,\nIron Europe flate 11 per ditto,\nDo. Do. Bear 10 per ditto,\nDo. Balasor hook 6 8 per ditto,\nDo. Berboom hook 5 per ditto,\nJute 2 8 per ditto,\nLead 13 12 per ditto,\nLinseed Oil 20 per ditto,\nMadeira Comp. 370 SRsr per Pipe\nTooteuague thin 14 per ditto,\nDo. thick 13 8 per ditto,\nNutmegs 4 per Seer,\nWhite Nankeen 27 per Courge,\nBrown do. 24 per ditto,\nPitch 40 per Barrell,\nPepper Malabar 24 per Maund,\nDo, Curchie 26 per ditto,\nPelongs 6 per peice,\nPorter 150 per Cask,\nRattans Malacca 12 ans. per Hund.\nCanes 20 per ditto,\nRed Wood 3 6 per Mau.\nSalt Coast 68 per ditto,\nDo. Country 88 per do. do.\nSandal wood 25 per Maund\nSaffron 12 per Sear,\n\nTea\nTin Small 26\nDo. Large\nVermillion Europe 3\nWax Peque 4\nDo. Malaca\nWhite Lead 20\nQuick Silve. China 2\n\nCountry Produce\n\nBeetlenut 8 R 12\nBable Trees Large 5 per\nGram Boot 14\nDo. Muscolly 1\nCharcoal\nChalk\nCommon Sred\nCow Tail White 10\nChunam Stone. 55 per\nDo. do. 50\nGunies. 12 per\nGhee 6\nDo.\nGurrahs 3\nGinger 2\nJaggree Lump\nLong Pepper\nCotorah Jaggree 1\nOil Mustard 5\nMatt 6 per\nDo. Small\nCoconut Oil\nWheat 1\nDo. Second 1\nDo. third 1\nPatna Opium 525\nPurneah do. 44\nBoglipore do. 30\nRungpore do. 30\n3 Letters Raw Silk Cossimbuzar.\n2 Letters do. do. Radnagore\nSalt Petre 6\nSalt Prtre 2d. 5\nRungpore Silk 7\nSugar Benares 7 8\nDo. Rungpore\nShell Lack 2\nTurmerick\nTincal 20\nDo. 2d. 14\nTobac Hidgely\nDo, Cotchara\nWax Bengal 41\nWood Oil 10\nRice fourth 15 3\nDo. third 1 6\nDo. Second 1 4\nDo. first 1 1\nExcha. un Madras 370 AR Pagodas.\n\nTO BE LETT\nTHAT Large and Commodious Garden-House, at present possessed by Henry Richardson, Esq; situated near the John - Bazar, in a pleasant and airy spot of ground. For particulars please to enquire of Mr. EDWARD FIRET.\nCalcutta April, 25th.\n\nCALCUTTA: Printed by J. A. HICKY. First and late PRINTER, to the Hon. COMPA[NY]\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-05-06", "date": "1780-05-06", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-05-06/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15EO-qYanfCI1mFRdmcbqQgORqRX6kdR1/view", "text": "HICKY'S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nFrom Saturday April, 29th, to Saturday May, 6th, 1780. [No. XV]\n\nFOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.\nExtract of a Letter from Aleppo dated November 1779, to a Gentleman, in Madras.\n\nI HAVE Just received Letters from London to the 14th of Sept. which gives the following accounts viz. The Island of Granada is taken by the French, our Fleet there of 21 Ships of the Line, and one Frigate under Command of Admiral Byron, engaged on the 6th July by D'Estaings Fleet of 26 Ships of the Line and 12 Frigates, but we had only 180 Men killed and 300 wounded, and the French had 1200 Men killed and 2000 wounded and they avoided a close and general Engagement. We hope soon to hear we have got again the superiority in the West Indies, and there, to keep what we have, and save Gibralter without the help of one Ally.\n\nThe Gazettes contains Admiral Byrons Letter to Mr. Stephens, where he says the following Ships only of his Fleet were much disabled and shattered viz the Prince of Wales, Admiral Barrington, who was in the heat of the Action where he was wounded, the Boyne Capt. Sawyer, the Sultan Capt. Gardner, the Grafton Capt. Callengwood, the Cornwall Capt. Edwards, The Lion Capt. Cornwallis, the Monmouth Capt Fanshaw, as likewise the Fame and Rendron, the rest were becalmed and cou'd not come up. The combined Fleets of France and Spain had returned to Brest and it is said they were actually arrived there without doing any thing Mons. D'Orvillier was sick and cou'd be changed and Dechaffault take the Command. Admiral Hardy's Fleet, was agumented to 50 Ships of the Line and was to be still stronger. The Convoys from the west Indies are safely arrived in the Downs upwards of 450 Merchantmen and another Fleet is daily expected. The following Ships from India were likewise arrived at Limerick in Ireland, the Resolution, the Lord North, the Earl of Mansfield, the Lord Holland, the Valentine, the Rochford, the Northington, and the Grosvenor, the four first\n\ncoming from China and the others from Bengal. Our Cruizers had carried into that Port and others the following rich prizes, the St. Antonio Dealaines with two Millions of Dollars and a large quantity of Cochineal coming from the Havanna to Cadis, the N. Dame de Rozaire from Buenos Aires to Cadis with a loading of Dollars, Skins Wool &c. the St. Estevan from Oronco to Cadis with a loading of Tobacco Cocoa, Skins &c. &c. the St. Francis de P— from Montevedio to Cadiz with a loading of Dollars, Skins Wool, &c. but the greatest Prize is the St Agnes of 32 Guns and 147 Men returning from Manilla to Cadiz whose Cargo was esteemed more than 200,000 L. Sterling; and besides 2 French East Indiamen were taken with upwards of 250,000 L. Sterling, one coming from China and other from the Island of France. We expect soon to have a considerable Fleet in the Mediterranean, commanded by Admiral Palasier to succour Gibralter which Place is threatened with a large Siege by the Spaniards, so I hope this Winter we shall be able to face our Enemies; Admiral Duff has taken several Transports with provisions and Amunition and carried them into Gibralter and he had given a fine Drubbing to the Spanish Admiral Barreto.\n\nBENGAL\nExtract of a Letter from Madras, on Thursday Morning April the 6th 1780.\n\nSIR Thomas Rumbold Baronet late Governor of Madrass. Embarked for Europe. He was attended by a great number of Gentlemen to the sea Beach, proceeded by a guard with musick through the lines of the Military drawn up under Arms with their Officers Colours and Drums who all saluted him &c. &c. as they passed.\n\nSir Thomas went on baord his Majesty Ship Superb and Breakfasted with Sir Edward Hughes Knight of the Bath Rear Admiral of the Red and Commander in Chief of his Majesties Fleet in the East Indies, the Fort Troops Superb and East India Company Ships bound for Europe saluted the Governor as he passed, about 10, he went on board the General Barker, the ship taken\n\nup for him and his service. — Col. Bolts with the two Imperial Ships immediately sailed for Europe.---Quinton Crawford Esqrs. and Capt. Mitchell and Knox late of Coringa, &c. took their passage with Col. Bolts.\n\nThe Fleet did not weigh till early on Friday Morning April the 7th, under Convoy of the Bellisle, Asia, and Rippon Men of War. The General Barker — Norfolk — Ganges and Earl of Talbort were near Hull down at Sunrise, ----Lady Rumbold and Children her Brother Francis Law, Esq; of Bengal, Petter Perring Esq; late of the Council here.---Sir Edward-Vernon (having some time before struck his flag) Capt. Benj. Marlow (late of the Rippon) Major Webber of Bengal, Mr. James Strange Factor and several others have taken their passage in the Fleet and gone for England.\n\nOur present Governor John Whitchill, Esq; Charles Smith Esq; Major General Sir Hector Munroe Knight of the Bath and Samuel Johnson Esq; form the select Committee, Anthony Ladleir, and Alexander Davidson Esqrs. fill up the two vacant seats in Council.----- James Henry Cassamajor Esq; is appointed Chief of Visicapatam A Davidson Esq; removed to Council at Madras,\n\nDeaths Charles Mordaunt Esq; Sen. Merchant after a tedious indisposition Since his return from England Overland.\n\nMoorshedabad the 28th. April 1780,\nMr. EDITOR,\n\nABOUT 20 Days ago a Villian was detected here setting fire to Houses, by throwing the Tickeea of his Hooka on the Choppers, and was immdiately committed to the Phowzdars Prison. — On his tryal he was found Indubitably guilty and it also appering that he had more than once before committed the same Nefarious and abominoble Crime he was sentenced to have his left Hand, and right foot cut off which sentence was put in execution, on Tuesday the 25th Inst. in the presence of a Numerous Concourse of Spectators.\n\nIt is needless to expatiate on the Efficacy such exemplary Punishments would be of to the publick in general if\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-05-06/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15EO-qYanfCI1mFRdmcbqQgORqRX6kdR1/view", "text": "adopted on all similar occasions, all the Populous Cities in the Kingdom are subject to those dreadful Conflagrations by which the Lives of many of our fellow Creatures are lost, and Multitudes reduced to Indigence and Misery Certainly the Punishment of a few Incendiary Villians, whenever detected would be an object worth the Notice of Administration, when it is considered that it may be a means of obviating the the numberless calamities which Originate from this Cause.\n\nTo the Superintendant of the Police,\nS I R,\nANY useful hint calculated for the public benefit cannot but be receiv'd by a person in your station with merited attention; The omission which I am now going to represent is the glaring deficiency in the repairs of the public roads the state of which so far from affording recreation are actually become a nuisance and to ride upon them independent of distortion of feature is perfectly impracticable, the exhibition of Invalids in Carriages affords a lively pourtrait of St. Vitus's dance, this is I admit ludere cum Sacris-waving further jocularity therefore what may really be term'd taking an airing or pleasuring at Chandernagore or Chinsurah may with equal propriety be term'd taking a dusting or a jolting when at Calcutta, to this it may be answer'd that the Government allowances are inadequate to a-permanent repair of Roads so perpetually pervaded by innumerable carriages from the gilded Car down to the humble Buggy; I can with perfect confidence assert that at different times when this subject has been discuss'd in company they have unanimously acquiesc'd in the plan of paying any reasonable cess or tax which might be propos'd in support of this assential accommodation; Let an exact estimate be form'd for making a Soorkee-road from the South-end of the town to Salmon's bridge, and another for the road leading past Sir Robert Chamber's House to terminate at the first Bridge, (as the repairs of the Russeepuglee-Roads are already commenc'd by private Subscription) circulating a paper with the proportionate sums and I have long been guilty of misapprehension if the fund would not be speedily rais'd and with a grateful alacrity,\nI am Sir\n&c. &c. &c.\nPUBLICUS.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Bombay 12th. February 1780.\nTHE Hon'ble Companys Ship Revenge Commodore Nesbit is arrived from Tillichery, she sailed in May last from that Port with Mr. Pecon the French Governor of Moay and several French officers and many other Prisoners on board, they had been at Sea upwards of three months when they put back to Tillechery, with the Ships Company and passengers very sickly being almost starved for want of Provisions and water. The Commodore is very ill, and it is thought that Commodore Moore will be appointed to the command.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Madras April 9th. 1780.\nTHE Select Committee of Madras have been pleased to appoint GEORGE TASWELL Esq: a Captain of Marine tho' we have no Marine here, the Mussula-boats being the property of private people.\nThe Spanish prize that was sold is bought by the Agent Victuler for the Service.\n\nS A I L E D.\nThe Snow Mary—Davison for the Malay Coast.\n\nA R R I V E D.\nThe Fort William—Baker from Bombay.\n\nHIGH WATER at Calcutta from Saturday May, 6th to Saturday May, the 13th.\nH. M.\n6 Saturday, at 10 12\n7 Sunday, 11 00\n8 Monday, 11 48\n9 Tuesday, 12 36\n10 Wednesday, 1 24\n11 Thursday, 2 12\n12 Friday, 3 00\n\nMr. CANTWELL.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta that he has removed from his former Shop in the China Baazar to the corner House, between the Play House and Mr. Huggins's, where he means to carry on the Business as usual, and hopes to be favoured with the Commands of his Friends and the Public in general.\n\nMr. WILLIAM BONDFIELD.\nBEGS Leave to Acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement and Public in general, that a large Assortment of the most Elegant Rich fashionable Silks Sattens, Damasks and Pelongs are Just imported from China by the way of Madrass which he means to expose for Sale at his House Opposite the Armenian Church on the most reasonable terms for Sicca Rupees and ready Money on Monday the 8th. of May Instant at 8 o'Clock in the Forenoon. He has also a Quantity of Madrass Long Cloth and other White Goods for Sale.\n\nT O B E L E E T.\nTHAT Large and Commodious Garden-House, at present occupied by Henry Richardson, Esq; and situated near the John - Baazar on a pleasant and airy spot of Ground. For particulars please to enquire of Mr. EDWARD TIRETTA.\nCalcutta April, 25th, 1780.\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or [Retail]\nAT the Red Godown in the [China] Baazar, the following [Articles] viz.\nSALT PORK, in Tierces containing 50 Pieces of 6lb each.\nMess PORK in half Tierces containing 37 Pieces of 4lb each.\nHOGS FACES, containing 25 [or 30] Heads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best sort in [Tubs] half Picul each.\nSOFT SUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds.\nRUM, in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADERA WINE of 4 Years [in] Pipes.\nTEA, best sort, in a Box containing two Canisters.\nWAX CANDLES,\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars [had] from Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. [Tiretta's].\nMarch 11th. 1780.\n\nTo be SOLD or LETT.\nA LARGE and Commodious upper room'd Dwelling House situated, near the late Mrs. Ross's, and by the River side, Consisting of two large Halls, four Rooms, and two Verandoes above Stairs, and seven convenient Godowns below for Particulars apply to Mr. Duncan, who at present occupies the same House, but will be leaving it the 1st. of May, 1780, when it may be entered upon.\n\nALL Persons having any Claims or demand upon the Estate of the late GEORGE HURST Esq: deceased are desired to send in the same to Nathaniel Middleton and Thomas Grady Esqrs. Executors of the last Will and Testament of the said GEORGE HURST Esq: before the thirty first day of May next. And all Persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their respective Debts within the above time.\n\nNOTICE is hereby given to all those that have any legal demands on the Estate of the late Mr. Richard Griffith Deceased that they will bring and lay them before the Executors Mr. Lewis De Costa and Executrix Mrs. Rittah Griffith, before the 25th. of May next.\n\nL O S T.\nON Wednesday the 29th of March, and supposed to have been dropped at the door of the Harmonic Tavern, a Diamond Hair-pin set in the Form of a Star. Whoever will bring it to Mr. Bernard, in whose possession the fellow to it may be seen, shall receive a reward of three Gold Mohurs or if it has been bought at a higher price by any Shopkeeper, who will restore it to the owner the price which he has given will be repaid with thanks.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-05-06/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15EO-qYanfCI1mFRdmcbqQgORqRX6kdR1/view", "text": "[COLUMN 1]\n\nFOR Sale by Private Contract by Mr. GEORGE WILLIAMSON Vendu Master to the Hon'ble Company,\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones, set and unset.\nPearls of various Sorts,\nCountry and Town Houses,\nShip Book Cases of Mahogany,\nAn Organ of 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with accompanyments.\nAn Harpsichord,\nAn Officer's Marque, lined with Gingham,\nElegant useful and Ornamental Plate,\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers,\nOld Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles\nFrench Brandy, and Brandy Fruits,\nWest-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nChina Fruit and Flower Trees and Shrubs.\nTwo neat crane-necked Phaetons,\nA superb crane necked Europe Charriot,\nA handsome Crane Necked Phaeton imported by the Ganges A beautiful large Bay Toorkay.\nA Large Strong Buggy Horse.\nSets of Chariot Harness.\n***\nFor Sale by Private Contract.\nTHE Garden House, Offices and Ground belonging to JOHN BELLI Esq; situated to the Eastward of the Sepoy Barracks at Chowrungee. For further Particulars enquire of Mr. WILLIAMSON, at his Office Old Play-House with whom the Title Deeds are deposited for Inspection.\n***\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON'S AUCTION ROOM, OLD - PLAY - HOUSE.\nWILL be sold by public Auction on Thursday 11th, Instant, sundry Effects belonging to the Estate of the late Lieutenant ROBERT GRANT, long time residing at the Court of the Nabob Asophul Dowlah, consisting of\nElegant Plate,\nChoice collection of Persia and Arabic Books,\nTravelling and Riding Equipage,\nGlass and China Ware,\nKitchen Utensils,\nLiquors of sorts,\nHoushold Furniture,\nWearing Apparel,\nA young sightly Saddle Horse warranted sound and useful,\nA Tanyan saddle Horse, mixed Breed and handsome.\n\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchaser to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 per. Cent. to be forfeited in Case they do not pay for and clear out their respective Lots as follows.\nHorses to be paid for and taken away within the time and Sundry other Articles within ten Days from the Day of Sale as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale.\nCalcutta, 3d. May 1780.\n\n[COLUMN 2]\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON'S AUCTION ROOM, OLD - PLAY - HOUSE.\nWILL be sold by public Auction on Tuesday 9th Instant, Sundry Effects of the late Lieut John Lancake consisting of Mathematical Instruments.\nFurniture. Fire and side Arms.\nWearing Apparel &c.\nAt the same time the following Articles will be put up to sale, viz.\nA large and valuable Collection of Books. Fine Muslin of sorts, Madras Ezarees. An Europe built Charriot. English Hock, And a variety of other Articles.\n\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchaser to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 per. Cent to be forfeited in case they do not pay the Amount of the Purchase money and clear out their respective Lots within ten days from the day of Sale as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale.\nCalcutta, 3d. May, 1780.\n***\nMR. DUNCAN, having succeeded in getting a more eligible situation to carry on the Auction Business. He begs leave to inform the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public, that he intends commencing that Branch again agreeable to his former Regulations. The 15th of May ensuing in a large upper room'd House adjoining to Mr. Eaton's in the China Buzar. He likewise intends opening a Godown at the same House for the disposal of Goods of all sorts upon the usual Commission either by Whole-Sale or Retail. Account of Sales to be delivered in Monthly, to the Proprietors of Goods, sold by private sale, and the Amount paid immediately. Mr. DUNCAN, further begs leave to inform the Gentlemen and the Public in general that he will begin to receive Goods both for the Public and private sale, at the above mentioned House, the first of May ensuing, at which time he removes to that Place from his present House near the late Mrs. Ross's Gaut.\nCalcutta, 20th April, 1780\n***\nTo be let and entered upon the first of June.\nA Large commodious Dwelling-House with convenient Out-houses and stabling now in the Occupation of the Calcutta Committee of Revenue and late the property of John Hannay Esq: The House has had a thorough repair, and several considerable Additions have been made to it, since it became the Property of the present Possessor. For further Particulars enquire of Mr. Ramsac Hannay, at Lyons Buildings or Mr. William Jackson at Chiringee.\nCalcutta May 5th, 1780.\n***\nNOTICE is Hereby given that Isacc Buybregrez, Persian Secretary to the Court of Justice at Chinsura, and Administrator to the Estate of the late Doctor Lucas Cramer, will expose to Public Sale on the 25th Instant, the Apothecary's Shop, and some Chiurgical Instruments of the Deceased upon such Conditions as will be mentioned at the Sale.\nChinsurah May 2d, 1780.\n\n[COLUMN 3]\n\nTo be LET or SOLD,\nAnd entered on the first day of June next,\nTHE House and Ground now in in the Occupation of G. G. Ducarell Esq; in Calcutta situated immediately between the Houses of P. M. Dacres Esq; and Col. Feischer. The House contains four Rooms a Hall, and a Viranda with a new adjacent Building of two small Rooms. The Ground is near five Begahs. For further Particulars enquire of Mr. Newman No. 7 Lyons Buildings.\n***\nIT is requested that all Persons who have any demands on the Estate of the late Bryan Glover Esq; will deliver in their respective Claims to Mr. Charles Cockerell at the Garden House of John Ballie, Esq; on or before Saturday the 22d. Inst.\n***\nIT is requested that all persons who have any Demand on the Estate of the late GEORGE HODGSON will deliver in their respective claims to Messrs. Edward Lind, and Edward Scott, Executors on or before Monday the 15th May next.\n***\nTHE SNOW AUGUSTA,\nArrived from MADRAS, the 18, Inst.\nAND will be freighted or sold she being newly sheathed in Sep. last and have all new rigging and Stores. for particulars to enquire of me A. NORTON.\nN. B. The above SNOW, is all Teak, Java built, and is Burthen 250 Tons more or less, takes 7000 Bazar Munds of Rice or 2800 Bags.\n***\nTo be LET or SOLD.\nA New and Commodious upper room'd House consisting of a large Hall, two large Bed Chambers, two small ones and two Closets with a back stair case in one of them, the lower Apartments are good Godowns. There is also in the same Ground a small brick House well raised consisting of a Hall and three Bed Chambers with a Veranda all round. —Exclusive of these there are commodious Offices of every kind.\nThe House is pleasantly situated on a high Spot of Ground containing upwards of twenty Biggahs which are laid out in a Garden, just to the Northward of the Village of Sulky on the Bank of the Hoghly river, of which it commands an Extensive prospect both up and down.\nAny person wishing to treat for the above Garden may be fully acquainted with particulars by applying to Mr, Claud Alexander.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-05-06/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15EO-qYanfCI1mFRdmcbqQgORqRX6kdR1/view", "text": "POET'S CORNER.\n\nCONGRATULATORY STANZAS,\nOn the Fall of Pondechery the 18th Octo. 1778,\nMost respectfully Address'd and present-ed to Major General Hector Munro.\n\n1st.\nWHEN Stern Rebellion, rais'd on High\nHer Banners, with indignant Eye\nDar'd hostile rage, in Arms.\n\n2d.\nInsulted George's legal 'Sway\nForgot as Subjects to Obey\nAnd brav'd a Nations Wrath.\n\n3d.\nQuick to Assist th' Ungrateful Race\nTheir Faith, their Country to Dis-grace\nInsidious France presum'd.\n\n4th.\nBritannia's Genius reared his Head\nRevenge. in Justice thus he said\nHer favo'rite chief Bespoke.\n\n5th.\nMunro, thy well Acquir'd Fame\nStamp'd at Buxar, that honor'd name\nProceed, chastise the Foe.\n\n6th.\nObedient to Command Behold,\nOur Troops in rugged hono'r Bold,\nInvest, their Destin'd Prize.\n\n7th.\nAgain Subdu'd by British Arms,\nA Victim to just War's alarms,\nLo, Pondechery Falls.\n\n8th.\nBut not Unsung their Brav'ry Shown,\nBetlcombe's Defence where truly known,\nMust gain, an honest praise\n\n9th.\nHail, to this Joyful day.—but here,\nThe Muse, what mortal can forbear,\nTo wail, a Recent Fate.\n\n10th.\n* Stevens. thy worth, thy skill shall stand,\nRecorded by Truth's sacred Hand,\nFor ages yet to come.\n\n* Our chief Engineer, who was unfortunately Kill'd by a Cannon Ball in the afternoon of the 14th. October, at the very time the French were meditating to Surrender\n\nThe Ass and his Driver.\nA FABLE.\n\nALL Men allow subordination,\nServant and Master, each in Station,\nLike Ladder round in each Degree,\nOne over t'others head, you see,\nTo each superior, each must bow,\nWhile kept on humbler round below,\nTo grumble will not mend the plan,\nSo read the Fable—if you can.\nWith weary Step and heavy load,\nThe Jack-Ass trudg'd along the Road,\nFainting almost beneath his pack.\nYet still his Master plied his Back,\nFrom side to side the strokes resound,\nInflicting many a galling wound,\nIn due succession down his face,\nThe rolling tears each other chace.\nAt length, like Balaam's Ass of yore,\nHe spoke, who never spoke before.\n\" Inhuman Master. \"thus he cry'd,\n\" Why dost thou lash my patient Hide:\n\" Do I not drudge from morn till night\n\" All for thy profit and delight!\n\" Beneath what weary burthens I.\n\" Which way you please to go, comply.\n\" Tobacco, Gorram-Sticks, or Sand,\n\" Or any thing which comes to hand\n\" Brick-Dust sometimes, or earthen, Ware,\n\" And even you, I often bear.\n\" In ev'ry Season, ev'ry day,\n\" From place to place I plod away,\n\" Through Heat, and Cold, through Wind, and Rain,\n\" Yet seldom tis that I complain,\n\" Why then, when I so willing go,\n\" Do you, hard hearted, drive me so?\nThe Master laugh'd to hear him bray?\nAnd, in his turn, was heard to say,\n\" Thou prov'st thyself an Ass to prate,\n\" To me, thy Driver, but by Fate.\n\" The World is driven, in each Degree\n\" To some I'm but an Ass, like thee,\n\" And I am thought of just no more\n\" By those possest of driving Power.\n\" Still by the Rich the poor are driven,\n\" And, overloaded, whipt to Heaven,\n\" The Rich are driven on by Fate,\n\" To seek for Title and for State,\n\" And scarce success their wishes crown,\n\" Before, pehaps, they're driven down.\n\" Time drives along with Scythe and Glass,\n\" To prove that mortals are but Grass;\n\" With hasty steps Death, not so civil,\n\" Drives many head long to the Devil,\n\" The High, the Low, the Great and Small,\n\" Are driven, and drive, both one and, All,\n\" No matter who the first Contriver,\n\" Each Ass must now obey his Driver.\n\" Gee-up! Gee-ho! the road pursue,\n\" Others drive me, and I drive you.\nHe said—and rais'd again the Thong,\nThe Ass in silence, march'd along.\nF. I. B.\n\nThe Yellow Bucks turn'd Cupids.\n\nA Set of gay fellows of the Yellow Brigade,\nWhom young Cupid had often made smart,\nResolv'd, out of fun, to take up the youths trade,\nAnd, like him, declare war with the Heart.\nTo get Wings, Quivers, Darts. they speedily sent,\nAnd when each to his Mind was attir'd,\nThey all sallied out, towards town the bucks went,\nTo shoot at the Flames they admir'd,\nBut they had not gone far, when, curious to know,\nAt what Hearts each intended to aim,\nAlass! they discover'd a general foe,\nAnd the Victim each had mark'd was the same!\nNow Confusion ensued! they could not agree,\nWhen, by chance it came into their Mind,\nThat to be proper Cupids, they ought not to see,\nSo returnd home, to drink themselves blind. L. I. C.\n\nEpitaph on Richard Knight.\nHERE lie the Bones of Richard Knight,\nNow free from pain and sorrow,\n'Till CHRIST shall say, let all be light,\nAnd bid good Knight good morrow.\n\nEpitaph on the Tomb of a Man and Wife named Hog.\nSAMUEL and Sarah Hog lie here,\nBy Butcher Death o'ertaken.\nHave mercy on the swinish pair,\nO Lord! and save their Bacon.\n\nPliny makes the following observation as an argument for the superior Modesty of the female Sex—that If, the body of a Woman be cast into Water It will swim with the Face downwards, that of a Man the reverse.—What say ye, modern Philosophers.\n\nPROMOTIONS.\n\nThomas Dugald Campbell, Superintendant of Dowanny Adawlut Calcutta\nEdward Otto Ives, do. Moonshedabad\nAlexander Duncanson, do. Dacca\nBenjamin Grindall, do. Dinagepore.\nJohn Guichard, Booth do. Patna.\nHugh Austin, do. Burdwan.\nWilliam Pawson, } Members of the Con. at Dinagepore.\nJohn Lowis, }\n\nNOTICE is hereby given that the Raffle of the Deceas'd Mr. Saumans House at Chinsura, is to be drawn on Tuesday the 30th. May next at Mr. Donald's Out-cry Room from 10 to 1 o'Clock.\nThe Gentlemen who have Subscribed thereto are herewith requested to attend themselves or depute some other Gentlemen to throw for them otherwise a person will be appointed by the Majority of those present to throw for the absenties.\nAs a Few of the Subscribers have not paid yet, they are requested to pay the amount to the Sircar who brings them the bill before the day of the Raffle, or in case they should not want the Chance they have Subscribed for, they are to write their refusal on the Bills, that their names may be Struck off from the List.\n\nCALCUTTA: Printed by J. A. HICKY. First: and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-05-13", "date": "1780-05-13", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-05-13/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15B15wUTGmCQD-98fov6CWY4JVXyhmc5Y/view", "text": "H I C K Y ' S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nO R,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nFrom Saturday May, 6th, to Saturday May, 13th, 1780. [No. XVI\n\nB E N G A L\n\nExtract of a Letter from Madras, April 15th. 1780.\nWE Are informed that Captain Farmer, in the Unicorn Frigate of 28 Guns, and 190 Men had an Engagement with a French Frigate of 40 Guns and 357 Men for seven Hours, during the engagement the Unicorn lost her Masts, when Captain FARMER then order'd her Colours to be nailed to the Ensign Staff, and, continued the Engagement, till the Ship was blown up, by which accident himself and most of the people perished. The French frigate was in such a shattered condition that she was totally disabled, by which it was impossible for them to give the Unicorns people the least assistance. In this Engagement the French had 172 Kill'd and 110 Wounded.\n\nBy the last advices over Land from Europe we hear that a Prohibition had been laid on the exportation of all Copper for a limited time from the Kingdom, in consequence of the resolution of Government to Sheath the Navy with it. The Enemies Ships being found to out sail ours much in point of Sailing, from their being mostly all Sheathed with this Article. They can also stay out longer at Sea\n\nC A L C U T T A.\n\nMidnapore, May 3d., 1780.\nTHE following extraordinary accident happened here some days ago, Its authenticity may be depended upon,\n\nA poor Woman carrying dinner to her husband, who was employed cutting wood in a Tope about a Mile from Mr. Peiarce's House, was seized upon in the way by a Tyger, her cries were heard by the husband, who flew immediately to her assistance, upon approaching the place, he beheld his wife in the clutches of the dreadful Animal, who had her head in his mouth, and was dragging her into the Jungle. Almost frantic at seeing her in so alarming a situation, the honest native regardless of danger, rushed upon the monster with his Hatchet, and struck him twice. The Beast quitted his intended prey, and retired growling into the woods. The Woman was brought in, her head was hurt, but not dangerously, she received every assistance from the Gentlemen here and is now perfectly recovered.\nA new Correspondent.\n\nLast Saturday afternoon some dispute arose between a Genaco and hie Wife at a place called Holly-Schur, where he struck her a blow somewhere about the head and killed her on the Spot, the Villian made his escape, was pursued taken and brought before the Fouzdar of that place who ordered him to close confinement, and will be trled according to the Laws of his Country.\n\nIn the strong Squall of Wind a Wednesday night last. The Ships Essex and Indian-Queen which were both Moor'd under sours, broke loose from their Moorings. At the same time a Boat loaded with Europe Goods, Sunk but as they are not perishable Articles they will be saved.\nA Gentlemans Bugerow was drove ashore near Chaun-paul-Gaut and received much damage, as did several other Boats in the River.\n\nTeusday evening last during the Violent Gale of Wind a large Brick Boat was lost near Chaund-paul-gaut, but happily no lives were lost.\n\nMr. HICKY.\nSir,\nAS several Nuisances which prevail in this Town, have been noticed thro' the Channel of your paper, permit me to lay one other before the consideration of your readers, greater in magnitude, and which requires I think, only to be daily reflected upon to be redressed, the means being in our own hands. I mean the extreamly bad usages which prevails respecting servants of almost every denomination I belive that every Master and Mistress of a family will allow, that it requires the employment of almost their whole time to take care that the servants do their duty, and that they do not commit those frauds which every one of them is ready for. It is a reflection upon our understanding, and upon our Police that proper and permanent Regulations, have not, by general consent, been established, for general advantage and relief. I confess, to such a length has our indolence suffered this Evil to grow an Evil which subsists not in any degree in the settlements, or with the Native of any European Nation accept Ourselves that applying the due remedies will in many instances occasion a temporary inconvenience, but who in his senses will not submit to that for a lasting good. The customs which we have by degrees allowed the basasore bearers to introduce, for no other purpose than their own ease, calls perhaps for the first attention but even the lowest of their species in the intentions of their own countrymen, the Coolys, have presumed to establish Usages all tending to their own emolument, and the distress of Europeans, and to tell you that if you do not chuse to abide by their valuation of labour you may perform it yourself. In every foreign settlement it is the duty of a person appointed for that purpose to establish the Wages of all Ranks of of Domesticks, and prices of labour, to hear and redress all complaints relative thareto and see that their Regulations be adhered, to in so populous and considereble a Town as this is become, why, where it is so much more requisite, are we without an Officer of this kind, vested with proper, power and adequate Advantages to effect so salutary a purpose. I cou'd never believe the supreme Court of Judicature would interfere, convinced as the members of it must be of the general Good which would result there from. The hints I wou'd offer to be more fully considered on are these, that the Wages and rates of Labour of Persons of every denomination be fixed, the serious consideration being had to their Casts. they are requir'd to perform. express'd, as also the punishments they are liable to, for departing from these ordinances, and the redress they will obtain if on the investigation of complaints they be found right; No Servant to be taken without a Character from his last place &c &c. I am persuaded that somewhat upon this plan would produce infinite good.\nI am Sir,\nYour constant Reader,\nSella.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-05-13/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15B15wUTGmCQD-98fov6CWY4JVXyhmc5Y/view", "text": "A Report of a p quet from Europ\nVia, Suez has ageated the Tow\nfor a few days it took rise from a\nEpytian Mummy, † coming as a pre-\nsent to the Governor general from\ngrand Cario, * and which is since pre-\nsented to G. Levius Esq; a great\nVirtuouso,\n† How the Dead agtates the living\nand makes them tell tales.\n* A very poor restitution for the loss\nof the English cargo.\n\nHIGH WATER at Calcutta from Satur-\nday May, 6th to Saturday May,\nthe 13th.\n\nH. M.\n13 Saturday, at 5 24\n14 Sunday, 6 12\n15 Monday, 7 00\n16 Tuesday, 7 48\n17 Wednesday, 8 35\n18 Thursday, 9 24\n19 Friday, 10 12\n\nM A D R A S S.\nArrived at Porto Novo a Ship from\nManila Don de Vanco with 2 Lacks\nand a half of Dollars besides Shugars\nand other Goods which was landed at\nthat port; we hope this Ship will be ta-\nken as she cannot get in the River as\nwe have several Men of War in thre\nroad.\n\nS A I L E D.\nThe Ship Alfred—Blyth from\nMadrass the snow. Friends Adventuer\n—from ditto a Portogue Ship from\nBombay.\n\nAt Mr. D U N C A N 's,\nAUCTION ROOM,\nIn the China Baazar.\n\nON Monday the 15th Instant at 12\no'Clock will he sold by public\nOutcry a small uper room'd House\nsituated to the Eastward of that large\nHouse occupied by the Board of Trade,\nconsisting of one Hall, one Bed Room\nand Closet above Stairs, and a large\nGodown below, also convenient Closets\nand Kitchen. The House has belong-\ning to it, about ten Cottahs of Ground.\nIt lets by the month at 96 Sicca Ru-\npees and by the year at 64 Sicca Ru-\npees per Month.\nConditiont of Sale.\nThe Purchaser to pay one Sicca Ru-\npee to bind the Bargin the one Half of\nthe Purchase Money to be paid in ten\nDays from the Day of Sale, and the o-\nther a Mortgagee Bond on the Prem-\nises will be taken for twelve months,\nat the Annual Interest of 10 per Cent.\nIn default of which the Purchaser to for-\nfeit twenty per Cent, also to make good\nany loss that may be sustained by a re-\nsale. The Sale to be in Sicca Rupees.\nCalcutta May 5th 1780.\n\nNOTICE is Hereby given that\nHacc Buybregree, Persian Secr -\ntary to the Court of Justice at Chinsu\nra, and Administrator to the Estate of\nthe late Doctor Lucas Cranen, will ex-\npose to Public Sale on the 25th Instant\nthe Apothecary's Shop, and some Chiu\ngcal-instruments of the Deceased upon\nsuch Conditions as will be mentioned at\nthe Sale. Chinsurah May 2d. 1780.\n\nMR. DUNCAN, having suc-\nceeded in getting a more eligible\nsituation to carry on the Auction Busi-\nness. He begs leave to inform the Gen-\ntlemen of the settlement and the Public,\nthat he intends commencing that Branch\nagain agreeable to his former Regulati-\nons. The 15th of May ensuing in a\nlarge upper room'd House adjoining\nto Mr. Eaton's in the China Bazar.\nHe likewise intends opening a Godown\nat the same House for the disposal of\nGoods of all sorts upon the usual Com-\nmission either by Whole-Sale or Retail.\nAccount of Sales to be delivered in\nMonthly, to the Proprietors of Goods,\nsold by private sale, and the Amount\npaid immediately. Mr. DUNCAN,\nfurther begs leave to inform the Gen-\ntl men and the Public in general that\nhe will begin to rece ve Goods both\nfor the Public and private sale, at the\nabove mentioned House, the first of May\ninsuing, at which time he removes to\nthat Place from his present House near\nthe late Mrs. Ross's Gaut.\nCalcutta, 20th April, 1780\n\nOn Tuesday, the 16th. May.\nWILL be sold by public Aucti-\non, by Mr. Donald at his\nAuction-Room near the Court-House\nA Quantity of Battery Copper old ff.\nMarks in Lotts of 40 factory Maunds\neach.\nConditions of Sale.\nFactory Weight and Current Rupees\nthe whole of the Copper to be paid for\nand remov'd from the place where it\nnow lays within one Month of the day\nof Sale, and in case of Non-performance\nit will be resold for Act. of the first\nPurchaser, and if a Loss arises thereon,\nhe will be obliged to make it good toge-\nther with the Expences of the Re-sale\nA Rupee Earnest to be paid down by\nthe Purchaser of each Lot to bind the\nBargain.\nCalcutta the 6th. May, 1780.\n\nOn Tuesday, the 10th. May will be\nsold by public Auction dy Mr. Donald\nat his Auction-Room near the Court-\nHouse.\nA Garden-House consisting of four\nRooms a good Hall and spacious\nViranda, a Kitchen, store room Bot-\ntle-connah, a Carriage House. and st -\nbling for 4 Horses, pleasantly situate at\nEtally upon a high sandy so , about\nhalf of a Mile to the southward of Mr\nJames Ross's Garden, and at a small\nDistance from Mr. Baughs. The out\nHouses are almost new. and the House\nhas lately had a new set of Bams Bur\ngahs and Terrace put on it. The\nRoad to it is passable for Carriages all\nthe Rainy-Season.\nCONDITIONS.\nFor Sicca Rupees, half the Purchase\nMoney to be paid within ten days of\nthe time of sale, the other half if re-\nquir'd, may remain on a Mortgage of\nthe Premisses for one Year at 10 per\nCent.\nCalcutta May 5th 1780.\n\nOn the same day will be sold a piece of\nGround measuring one Bigha and\nEighteen Cottahs,\nSITUATE directly to the South-\nward of the House at present oc-\ncupied by Geo. Livius Esq: it is the\nEasternost part of the Ground which\nwas formerly Attached to the House\nthat belonged to the late Mr. John\nKnott,\nConditions of Sale.\nFor Sicca Rupees Two thirds of the\nAmount to be paid within fifteen days\nof the time of Sale, the other third if\nrequired, may remain on a Mortgage\nof the premisses payable in twelve\nMonths with Interest at 8 per Cent per\nAnnum. A Rupee Earnest to be paid\nat the time of sale to bind the Bargain.\n\nALL PERSONS\nHAVING any claim or De-\nmand upon the Estate of the\nlate Captain Richard Juston deceased\nare desired to send in the same to Mr.\nWilliam Greene Attorney for the Ex-\necutors of the last Will and Testament\nof the said Richard Bruton on or before\nthe 1st. day of July next, and all per-\nsons indebted to the said Estate are de-\nsired to pay their respective debts to him\nin the above time.\nFort-William 12th. May 1780.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nFOR Ready Mony and Sicca Rupees\nby a Person that is obliged to leave\nthis Climate on account of his ill\nstate of Health. An elegant budgerow\nwith a Bed Room for 2 Cots and a\nlarge Dining Room in good Repair\nelegantly painted and Draws but fifteen\nches Water will go from Berhampore to\nCalcutta every Month in the Year, has\na good Europe Anchor and Cable and\nevery other Stores for Immediate use.\nLikewise Flock a fine a tuned Violins\nand a beautiful Guitar. Canes. a dou-\nble Pocket Handkerchiefs Linnens\nfor Shirts and sheets Cosimbuzar\nstockings ready made shirts and shoes\nFine new Hayson Tea. An Elegant\nSilver Watch that may be call'd a com-\nplet time peice. Elegant pistols. Silver\nMounted Cypher Seals, Watch Chains,\nGold Rings, set with a Most Brilliant\nTopaz, One Do. set with a Rubie,\nsome Glass and China ware, Chairs\nand Couches with Madras Furniture,\nsome first Eligible Shauls and a fine\nWaistcoat two chair palanquins, a Mea\nPalanquin an Eligible Hair copes, a\nlarge China chests a brass Camp\nand a camp cott. For further Particu-\nlars please to enquire of Mr. Ma-\nthews evenfon at Mr. Levi Grogans\nYard or House in Calcapore near the\nBazar.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-05-13/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15B15wUTGmCQD-98fov6CWY4JVXyhmc5Y/view", "text": "Sale by Private Contract by\nGEORGE WILLIAMSON Ven\nto the Hon'ble Company,\nds, Rubies, and other Preci-\nfet and unfet.\nvarious Sorts,\nand Town Houses,\nok Cases of Mahogany,\nn of 12 Barrels which per-\nral of Handel's Concertoes\nmpanyments.\ncer's Marque, lined with\n\nuseful and Ornamental Plate,\nWax Candles, Sconce Can-\napers,\ndeira in Pipes and in Bottles\nrandy, and Brandy Fruits,\nlia Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars.\nruit and Flower Trees and\n\ncrane-necked Phaetons,\ncrane necked Europe Char-\n\nme Phaeton imported by the\nbeautiful large Bay Toor-\n\nStrong Buggy Horse.\nhariot Harness.\n\nWILLIAMSON's\nTION ROOM,\n- PLAY-HOUSE.\nL be sold by public Auct-\non Thursday 18th Instant,\nthe Attornies to the Ad-\nto the Estate of the late\nry Stewart. The large\nDwelling House belong-\nid Estate situated between\nCouncil House and that\ned by the Calcutta Com-\nthe east side of the high\nfrom the Esplanade to the\nrt, sometime occupied by\nAnderson, and since by\non from Bencoolen. The\nof a Hall, six chambers\no, and has suitable Offices\ns and stabling with two\nis belonging thereto de-\nthe House the whole Pre-\nng one Bigah and fifteen\nround,\nDeeds and Ground plan\nMr. Williamson's Office\non of those who may wish\nchaser.\nditions of Slae.\nser to bind himself under\nper. Cent to be forfeit-\noes not pay the Amount\ne money and clear the\nten days from the day of\nto make good all deficien-\nences that may arise by a\n\nlcutta, 11th May, 1780.\n\nf the EXECUTOR.\ne sod by public Auction\nThursday 18th, Instant.\nAMSON, at his Auct-\nPlay House. A Fin\nsaddle Horse belonging\n\nth Estate of L. Robert Grant.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchaser to bind himself un-\ner the Penalty of 25 per. Cent. to be\nforfeited in Case he does not pay the\nmount of the purchase money within\nhe day as well as to make good all de-\nficiencies and expences that may arise by\nre-sale.\nCalcutta, 11th May 1780.\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON's\nAUCTION ROOM,\nOLD-PLAY-HOUSE.\nWILL be sold by Auction, on\nThursday 18th Instant, at 10\nA. M. A large and valuable Collection\nof Original paintings done by Titian,\nVandyke, Teneirs, Rubens, Snyders,\nJordans, Rysback and other eminen\nMasters,\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchaser to bind themselves\nunder the Penalty of 25 per Cent to be\nforfeited in case they do not pay for and\nclear out their respective Lots on or be-\nfore the 28th Instant May, as well as\nto make good all deficiencies and ex-\npences that may arise by a re-sale.\nThe Paintings will be exhibited to\nPublic View in the Auction Room e-\nvery day from Monday next till the time\nof sale. And any of them may be pur-\nchased by private Contract on applicati-\non to Mr. Williamson.\n\nJUST IMPORTED,\nOn Ship FORT-WILLIAM,\nFrom Bussarah.\nA Beautiful assortment of large\nPearls to be disposed by Mr.\nWILLIAMSON by Private Contract.\n\nFor Sale by Private Contract.\nTHE Garden House, Offices and\nGround belonging to JOHN\nBELLI Esq; situated to the Eastward\nof the Sepoy Barracks at Chowrungee.\nFor further Particulars enquire of Mr.\nWILLIAMSON, at his Office Old\nPlay-House with whom the Title Deeds\nare deposited for Inspection.\n\nAt Mr. DUNCAN's\nAUCTION-ROOM.\nIN the China Bazar on Monday the\n15th and Saturday the 20th Instant,\nwill be sold by Public Auction at 10\no'Clock in the Forenoon the following\nArticles viz. Large and small square\nLanthrons, large and small Globe Lan-\nthrons, Wal Globes, Looking Glasses.\nPictures, Stair-case Lanthrons, Fine\nMahogany Chairs with Hair Bot\ntoms, Bombay Blackwood Chair\nof different Sorts, Pegu Arm Chair\na pair of Black-wood Couches with bed\nand Pillows, A Treasure Chest, Fin\nHyson Tea in Chests, L ffre n s. an\nChina Sugar-Candy in half Pecul tub\nall just Imported Goundpore Su a\nCandy in Tubs, Fine Moco Coffee ju\nImported per Ship St. Helena, Salt Bee\nPrime pieces in Tierces and half tierce\nSalt Pork in Do. Fine Bengal Tents\n\nMadeira Wine in Pipes, half Pipes and\nBottles about 3 Years old Tar in Bar-\nrels in Leaguers, Apulee Water in\nChest, Rose Water in Carboys, A nest\nof Decanters holdes 12 Quarts. A Case\nof Knives and Forks, Ivory Handle and\nSilver Mounted, Elegant Silver Plate,\nGold Snuff-Boxes, Gold necklaces,\nLappits, Rings, and trinkets for watches\nDanish Canvas, a very fine Beets Box,\nSilk Carpets large and small, Cork\nJackets, Hunting Caps. Horse netts.\nMoormans Scymiter, Maldavia (or\nCables new, Danish and English An-\nchors stock'd and unstock'd Red Paint\nEarth and wood Oil Ebony Inkstands,\nMasulipatam Chintz, fine Madras\nChintz, Sarasses, Handkerchiefs, Long\nCloth midling sort, An Elegant eight\nday Clock, A fine Gold Watch new.\nHats of Diff. sorts, a very Elegant\nFowling Peice, fine Bengal Rum, Fine\nWax Candles, Masulapatam Snuff just\nImported. The Effects of a Gentleman\nlately Deceased consisting of wearing\napparel &c. And a va ey of other\nArticles,\nN. B. Many of the above articles\nmay be sold by Private Contract either\nby whole sale or Re-tail.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to Bind themselves\nunder a Penalty of 20 per Cent to be\nforfeited in case they do not pay th\nAmount of their respective Lotts and\nclear out within ten days from the day\nof sale as also to make good all Defici-\nencys and expences that may arise by a\nsecond sali, Likewise to pay Godown\nrent over and above the aforemention'd\ntime. The sale to be in Sicca Rupees\nCalcutta May 9th. 1780.\n\nOn Saturday the 20th. Inst. will be sold\nby Public outcry at Mr. DUNCAN's\nAUCTION ROOM.\nIN the China-Baazar, The follow-\ning articles imported per True-Bri-\nton Confectionary consisting of.\nSweet-meats, and Preserved Fruits,\nHams, Cheeses, White Bisket, Grouts\nSplit pease, Barley.\nConditions as usual.\n\nAt Mr. DUNCAN's\nAuction-Room in the China-Bazar,\nON Tuesday the 23d. Instant, be-\ntween 11 and 12 o'Clock in the\nForenoon will be sold by public Out-\ncry the Ship Juliana Theresa, Burthen\n250 Tons more or less, a list of Stores\nmay be seen by applying to Mr. Duncan.\nThe Ship is lying at Sarempoie, and\nmay be viewed any time before the\nSale.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchaser to pay down one\nSicca Ruppe to bind the Bargain and\nthe Ship to be paid for in ten days from\nthe Day of Sale, when she will be deli-\nvered with her stores; in default of\nwhich the Purchaser to forfeit Twenty\nper Cent, also to make good any loss that\nmay be sustained by a re-sale. The\nSale to be in Sicca Rupees.\nCalcutta 5th, May 1780\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-05-13/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15B15wUTGmCQD-98fov6CWY4JVXyhmc5Y/view", "text": "POET'S CORNER.\n\nDIALOGUE between the Driver of the\nCalcutta Vehide for News. Poetry &c.\nand a Wit.\n\nWIT\nSTOP your Vehicle Hicky,\none minuet for me,\nAnd take a small Bundle of\nRhymes to Parnassus,\nA draft on the Muses I'll give\nfor your fee,\nYou must know I am a Wit,\nand my vote always passes\n\nDRIVER.--H---g Your wit and your\nnonsense I'm loaded enough,\nI'm brimfull already of dulness\nand Stuff,\nBesides if I take your nonsen-\nsical trash in,\nWhere the duce must I put all\nmy people of Fashion?\nI have no room for wit, I'm\nsurpriz'd you should ask it?\nMust the Circle of Beauty be\nJammed in the Basket?\nAnd as to Parnassus, I've no\nmore to do\nWith the Muses and Phæbus,\nadratt 'em than you.\n\nFrom the same.\n\nCONFUSION to the wight\nthat crams,\nThe hallow'd page with Tongues\nand Hams,\nYe Pow'rs upon him turn the Tables.\nCrush him with Anchors, Shot, and\nCables.\nShall W—n and D—n Shine\nIn columns sacred to the nine.?\nWith Garlick Essences shall they\nThe sacred Sisters stink away?\nShall attic Wit be force'd to yeild\nTo salted beef and Pork the field?\nShall D—d come with Butts and tons\nAnd knock down Epegrams and\nPuns?\nWith Chairs old Cots, and Buggies\ntrick ye?\nForbid it Phæbus, and forbid it\nHICKY!\n\nOn the Lady's Question resolved.\n\nMAY He who thus the fair reviles\nNe'er know the raptures they\nimpart:\nNe'er taste the sweets of Beautie's\nsmiles,\nBut to a Tyrant give his heart.\nMay She, for ever be unkind,\nTo all his Sighs relentless prove.\nNo friend to calm his anxious mind.\nAnd her he doats on scorn his love.\nAh!—may he never haply meet,\nA Beautious, virtuous, gentle wife\nWhose melting heart, and converse sweet\nMight smooth the ruggid path of life\nReclined upon whose tender Breast,\nWhen harsh misfortune might in-\ntrude,\nFind every sorrow lulled to rest,\nHis every anxious thought subdued\nLet no unhappy fair believe,\nThis false asperser of the Sex,\nHis vows will be but to deceive;\nAnd all his purpose to perplex.\nFor he must want a gen'rous mind,\nWho when in beauty's cause invoked\nCould curse at once all Women kind\nBecause (perhaps) by one provok'd.\n\nA new Song to an Old Tune.\n\nIF by Passion, Pains augmented,\nAs the Object more doth please,\nI am surely most tormented,\nAnd my Heart is ne'er at Ease.\n\"Once in Hopes, to get the better,\n\"Of my stubborn Flame, I try'd,\n\"Swore that moment, to forget her,\n\"And the next, my Oath deny'd;\nSappha's Charms have made me love\nHer,\nHow unkind it was that she,\nWhen she did my Flame discover,\nshould so jest with it, and me;\nTo pursue her more, is madness,\nI'll relinquish all my claim,\nDeath is better far, than sadness;\nLife is Death, and Death as a Name.\nSince, I find I cannot alter,\nBut must dangle and complain.\nThere's no cure bur in a Halter,\nThere's no anguish like Disdain.\nFINIS.\n\nARPASIA shines in all her na-\ntive Charms\nThe minds of men with magic she\ndisarms\nPolitely courtious, assably well bred\nWith humble manners, tho' a lofty head\nSimply Untutor'd in the ways of art\npeculiar softness steals upon the heart\nSee when the fiddles echo back the\nsound\nshe darts and springs with Antilo-\npian bound\nConscious bloom inspires her rosiate\nFace\nHer footsteps Time, and all her Actions\nGrace.\n\nNOTICE is hereby given that the Raffle of the Deceas'd Mr. Shumans House at Chinsura, is to be drawn on Tuesday the 30th. May next at Mr. Donald's Out-cry Room from 10 to 1 o'Clock.\nThe Gentlemen who have Subscribed thereto are herewith requested to attend themselves or depute some other Gentlemen to throw for them otherwise a person will be appointed by the Majority of those present to throw for the absentees.\nAs a Few of the Subscribers have not paid yet, they are requested to pay the amount to the Sircar who brings them the bill before the day of the Raffle, or in case they should not want the Chance they have Subscribed for, then to write their refusal on the Bills, that their names may be Struck out of the List.\n\nIT is requested that all Persons who have any demands on the Estate of the late Bryan Glover Esq; will deliver in their respective Claims to Mr. Charles Cockerell at the Garden House of John Ballie, Esq; on or before Saturday the 22d. Inst.\n\nIT Is requested that all persons who have any Demand on the Estate of the late GEORGE HODGSON will deliver in their respective claims to Messrs. Edward Lind, and Edward Scott, Executors on or before Monday the 15th May next.\n\nLOST.\nON Wednesday the 29th of March, and supposed to have been droped at the door of the Harmonick house, a Diamond Hair-pin set in the Form of a Star. Whoever will bring it to Mr. Bernard, in whose possession the fellow to it may be seen, shall receive a reward of three Gold Mohurs or if it has been bought at a higher price by any Shopkeeper, who will restore it to the owner the price which he has given will be repaid with thanks.\n\nTo be LET or SOLD.\nA New and Commodious upper room'd House consisting of a large Hall, two large Bed Chambers, two small ones and two Closets with a back stair case in one of them, the lower Apartments are good Godowns. There is also in the same Ground a small brick House well raised consisting of a Hall and three Bed Chambers with a Veranda all round.—Exclusive of these there are commodious Offices of every kind.\nThe House is pleasantly situated on a high Spot of Ground containing upwards of twenty Biggahs which are laid out in a Garden, just to the Northward of the Village of Sulky on the Bank of the Houghly river, of which it commands an Extensive prospect both up and down.\nAny person wishing to treat for the above Garden may be fully acquainted with particulars by applying to Mr. Claud Alexander.\n\nMr. WILLIAM BONDFIELD.\nBEGS Leave to Acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement and Public in general, that a large Assortment of the most Elegant Rich fashionable Silks Sattens, Damasks and Pelongs are Just imported from China by the way of Madras which he means to expose for Sale at his House Opposite the Armenian Church on the most reasonable terms for Sicca Rupees and ready Money on Monday the 8th. of May Instant at 8 o'Clock in the Forenoon. He has also a Quantity of Madrass Long Cloth and other White Goods for Sale.\n\nCALCUTTA: Printed by J. A. HICKY First and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-05-20", "date": "1780-05-20", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser\n\nFrom Saturday May, 13th, to Saturday May, 20th, 1780. [No. XVII]\n\nExtract of a Letter from Gohud dated\n19th. April 1780.\nAFTER giving an\naccount of the prin-\ncipal Body of the\nMahrattoes, which\nhad long with impun-\nity infested that Coun-\ntry, by a detachment\nfrom Captain Pophams Army Com-\nmanded by Captain William Bruce,\nhas the following observations. Our\nTroops behaved nobly and with the ut-\nmost coolness not discharging a single\npiece till we were within pistol shot of\nthe Enemy, who soon sled with the ut-\nmost percipitation leaving about 300\nKill'd and 700 Wounded in the Field\nwhile our loss only amounted to the in-\nconfiderable number of two kill'd and 6\nwounded. The behaviour of our men\nwas if possible more commendable after\nthe action than before or during it,\nwhen they had the mortification of\nseeing the valuable plunder, the Mahrat-\ntoes in their haste left behind them the\nwhole of which fell into the Hands of\nthe Ranas's Rable, tho' undoubtedly\nit was the right of these good soldiers\nwho had the whole honour of the vic-\ntory. It must be acknowledgad how-\never that the merit of this good conduct\nof our Men is principally due to their\nOfficers who persuaded them to stand\nto their Arms, giving them all the\nassurances in their power that such be-\nhaviour should be subseqeuntly re-\nwarded; for the sepoys remonstrated at\nat first saying that they had received\npromises of Prize Money in the Battle\nagainst the Rohillahs, none of which\nbeing yet performed, they were under\nthe necessity of doing themselves. Justice\naccording to the customs of War but the\nconfidence they had in the declarations\nof their Officers soon superceded these\nconsiderations. I hope this will be a\nhint to those it concerns to consider these\nbrave fellows, most of whom have been\nin the service for many years and have,\nby their fidelity and good conduct appro-\nved themselves deserving of every reason-\nable indulgence.\nPray is it intended that any Field-\nOfficer is to be destined for this Com-\nmand. I dare say it Occasions much\nHeart burnings among the Field-Offi-\ncers below.\nIt is reported that the Rohillah Prize\nmoney is to be paid soon.—can you\ninform me of the certainty of this? It\nwould be very agreeable intelligence to\ncommunicate to the Troops here, who\nthink it very hard that they who have\nthe sole right to the plunder which is\ntaken should alone be denied it.\n\nBy Letters from Madras.\nWE Are informed The Island of\nSt. Vincent is taken by Count\nD'Estang and' a report of his having\nretaken St. Lucia but which wants\nConfirmation.—D'Estang's Flect af-\nter taking Eighteen hundred Voluntiers\nat St. Domingo put out to Sea and it is\nimagined is gone to New-York—Ad-\nmirals Byron and Barrington returned\nto England, their Fleet devided in two\nDivisions were Stationed one at Ja-\nmaica and the other at Barbadoce, Ad-\nmiral Rodney left England in Oct.\nwith ten Ships to reinforce the Squa-\ndron in the West-Indies, where he is\nto Command. The Aretant Man of War\nof 64 Guns taken by two French Fri-\ngates of 32 Guns a 70 Gun-Ship being\nalso in fight.— Several Engagements\nbetween single Frigates most of which\nwere carried on with great Obstinacy\nand Valour on both sides.— The uni-\nted Fleets of France and Spain when in\nthe Channel consisted of 66 Ships of the\nLine and 31 Frigates besides store Ships\n&c. Amounting in all to 142 Sails—\nA small squadron Sailed from Toulon\nsupposed to be gone to the West-Indies\nto join D'Estang.— The Companys\nCruizer the Ranger was waiting at\nBussarah for latter Advices with which\nshe is dialy expected to Arrive at Bom-\nbay.\n\nMadras April 28th. 1780\nON Monday last was Hung and.\nGibbetted nearly opposite the\ngreat Baazar. Gate on the opposite side\nof the River. One Gruapah a Gentoo\nfor wantonly murdering Vencatamah a\nGirl about 8 years old as she was in-\ninocently passing through the Baazar on\nMonday April 17th luckly he was seized\nbefore he did more mitche with a sword\nhe had taken out of a Moor Mans hand\nas he, was exposing it to Sale in the\ngreat Baazar several people now lays\ndangerously wounded in our Hospital\nhere by Gruapah with the same sword\nQuarter Sessions was held three days af-\nter he had committed the Horied murd-\ner, but he denied the fact till the bloody\nSword appeared and was sworn to by\nseveral witnesses in Court, he then con-\nfesl'd the crime after the Trial was Closed\nwhich held a considerable time. The\njury consisting of six Europeans and six\nGentoo's.\n\nCALCUTTA\nMonday night last some Villians,\nbroke open the House of a Bengal Mer-\nchant in the Great Baazar, and Rob-\nbed it of several things of Value, with\nwhich they got clear of to their Boat\nwhich lay waiting for them at the water\nside, in which they crossed the River\nand are supposed to have landed at a\nplace called Surky.\nTuesday last a Large Passage Boat\noverset, in its passage from the Powder\nMills to the opposite side of the River,\nby which unfortunate accident there\nwas five poor woman drowned, and\nthree Men.\nOn Thursday last a Gentlemans\nHorse was Dangerously Gored by a\nCow near Chit-pore Bridge.\nMAY, the 19th 1780.\nWE are informed since our last\nthat the following Persons of\nfigure and consquence are arrived at\nBeercool for the Benefit of their Health\nand Fish. From Calcutta. Henry Grant\nEsq; and Lady, and Brother in Law\nMajor Camac; Captain Robinson of the\nYellow, Doctor Allon lately returned\nfrom Europe Simon Droze Esq with\nhis lady and Son and Heir, Miss Berrie,\nan extremely elegant and agreeable\nyoung Lady.—From Midpapore\nJohn Peiarce Esq; Governor of that\nProvince, Captain Kilpatrick Behadar\nof the 31st. Legion; Doctor Mair,\nPhysician of that place, James King\nEsq; the Hon. Commercial Resident\nin that Quarter, and Naylor Esq; the\nHon. Company's Lawyer. And we have\nthe pleasure to assure the friends of the\nabove Hon. party, and the public in\ngeneral, that they have received the most\nessential Benefit from the salubrious\nAr of that admirable Spot, which we\ndoubt not will make it the page of\nfashionable resort every ensuring rea-\nson it being proposed to erect con\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "venient apartments for the reception of\nthe noblity and Gentry, whole con-\nstitutions require such refreshments.\nThe sea Beach forms, perhaps the sinest\nRoad in the Universe for Carriages,\n&c. and is totally tree from Sharks and\nall other noxious Animals, except Crabs.\nSelim.\nA Considerable number of Brass Can-\nnon we hear are Ordered to be cast im-\nmediately for the Use of the Fortisicati-\non.\nThe new Governor of Madras since\nhis accession to the Musnud directs his\nattention with the utmost assiduity to the\nFundamental of Government. He keeps\na constant Eye towards the back settle-\nments a very necessary regard in these\ntimes when we are hourly threatned on\nthe frontiers with a Mahratto invasion.\nJohn O'Donnal Esq; lately\narrived from Grand Cairo, took a peep\ninto the Piramids and has brought with\nhim a Mummy of an insant Egyptian\nPrincess supposed from the Hieroglyphic\nto be the Body of Miss Sclostris\nand is now in the private collection of\nJohn Mc. Kenzie Esq; and designed\nas a present to his friend the Attorney\nGeneral.\nOn Monday last was Married at the\nCountry-Seat of John Petrie Esq: G.\nChampion Esq: Paymaster to one of\nthe Honble Companys Brigades to the\nBeautiful Miss Forbes lately arrived in\nthe True-Briton from Europe,\nMr. Belvere's Balls are exceedingly\ncrowded, and Briliant and frequented\nby persons of the first Rank in the ser-\nvice both Civil and Military. The as-\nsembly on Saturday last was open'd by\nMons. Son-bisa and Miss A—a La-\ndy lately arrived from Greece.\nWe hear great preparations are ma-\nking at Barzfet, for a Ridotto all Fresco\nFeta Champetre and Ball Pare——\nwhich from the known Taste of the pro-\nprictor is espected to exceed every thing\nof the kind ever attempted in this part\nof the Globe. The design is to unite\nthe amusements of Renalagh and Vaux-\nhall. Mr. Auriols celebrated Fire Wor-\nker is engaged on this occasion. Many\nLadies of Quality intends going in Fan-\ncy Dreffes.\nThe Respondentia Lenders on the\nSnow Despatch and cargo may receive\na salvage of 21, 4, 6, per Ct. on their\nRespective Claims by applying to Cap-\ntain Peters facing Mr. Child's\nSIR,\nI Am obliged to Publicus for his hint\nif the Gentlemen desirous of repair-\ning the Roads the mentions, by private\nsubscriptions will, appoint a meeting I\nwill do myself the honour to attend them.\nCossipoore, I am Sir,\nMay 7 1780, Your most oba. Serv.\nT. MOTTE.\nTo the Editor of the Gazitte.\nAs the following Extract from a late\nNews Paper I chanced to Cast my Eye\nup in may possibly provs the means of ma-\nking our Gentlemen here in the Shipping\nLine pay a little more attention to the good\nCondition and well Steering of their Vessels\nand of saving the Lives of a number of\nof our follow Creatures, I will make no\nAppology for desiring you to insert it.\nPhilanthros.\n\" AN Action upon a Policy of\n\"Insurance against an Un-\n\"derwriter of goods Shipped at Bar-\n\"badoes for London was tried before\n\"Lord Mansfield when it appearing\n\"that the Ship was not Sea-Worthy to\n\"to undertake the Voyage the Cause\n\"was determin'd in favor of the Insurer.\n\"By this decision it appears that when\n\"a Ship proceeds on a Voyage for\n\"which she is not sufficient. all Poli-\n\"cies of Insurance whether on the\n\"Ship or Goods are discharged, and\n\"that it is to the Owners of the Ship\n\"the Owners of the Goods on board\n\"must in that case apply for the satif-\n\"faction of their Losles.\nRespondentia, being a species of In-\nsurance of a partial Nature, the Lend-\ners in such Cases of either General or\nTotal Losses are also entitled to reclaim\ntheir Property, being exempted by the\nCustom of Merchants from particular\ndamages.\nMr. EDITOR,\nIF I am not misinform'd, the Gover-\nnment have very wisely issued an\nOrdinance that Sicca Rupees shall be\nreceived the Legal Currency of the two\nProvinces of Bengal and Bahar. A\nmore real benefit could not surely be\ndone for the inhabitants of all denomin-\nations in this Country save the money\nexchangers who may Justly be compar-\ned to Sweaters and Clippers of Coin\nin Europe, for not apiece of Money is\nexchanged by them without the dimun-\nition of some Batta which is in effect\ndepriving its Proprietor equally as filing\nthe piece of Coin) The Order has no\neffect at this Place, or its obedience is\nnot enforced. It is but a short time\nsince a Seapoy complaind of a Bazar\nFellow, who refesed to give him the pro-\nper exchange for his Sicca Rupee, and\nthe consequence was, that for several\ndays all shops here were Shut: till they\nwere satisfy'd by the Issue that they\nmight travel on in their old way of im-\nposition with impunity, thus People of\nevery denomination are now sufferers.\nOn the light Gold being about to be\ncalled in, in England in 1773 a general\nClamor ensued, but when it had taken\nplace, the Public conveniencies were so\nmany. That the Ministers was sound\nto have done the greatest good imaginable\nto every individual of the nation. The\nThe course of exchange with Foreign\nCountries become more in our Favour\n&c. &c. Public receivers were appoint-\ned to take in all light gold at a certain\nrate andevery Guinea, &c. was to be of\na particular weight to be current. The\nlike regulations might go a great way to\nremove. the evil of a variety of Coin,\nin this Country. Prohibit all species of\nCoin to be current save Sicca, Rupees\nand their fractional parts and you im-\nmediately reduce every other to an arti-\ncleof commerce, then to accomodate the\nHolders of such silver appoint Persons\nat surdry Places to receive it at a certain\nvalue to be paid th m in Sicca Rupees\nand this furnishes the Country Immedi-\nately with Current Space. recoin the\nPrescribed Silver which will pay its own\ncharges, &c. &c.\nHIGH WATER at Calcutta from Satur-\nday May, 13th to Saturday May,\nthe 20th.\nH. M.\n20 Saturday, at 11 00\n21 Sunday, 11 48\n22 Monday, 12 36\n23 Tuesday, 1 24\n24 Wednesday, 2 12\n25 Thursday, 3 00\n26 Friday, 3 48\n\nAt Mr. DUNCAN's,\nAUCTION-ROOM.\nIN the China-Baazar on Tuesday\nand Friday the 23d. and 26th. Inst.\nwill be sold by Public Oucry by 10\no'Clock in the forenoon the following\nArticles viz.\nChina Lustring of difft. colours late-\nly imported, Plain Black Hatts, Ma-\ndras Long Cloth Masulapatam Chintz,\nEbony Inkstands, China and Bengal,\nHams, Brass Nails for Pallanqueens\nLascars Knives, Very fine Gold and\nSilver Watches Erench and English, A\nvery Elegant Fowling Peice, Square\nLanthorns large and small, Bombay\nBlack-wood Chairs, Patna Do. An\nEight day Clook, Very fine Danish and\nFrench Claret Just imported, Batavia\nArrack in Leagures and 10 Gallon\nKegs, Fine old Hock, Gold and Sil-\nver Lace lately imported, Gold headed\nCanes; Fine Mocco Coffee lately im-\nported, Hyson and Green Tea in half\nPecul Chests and Boxes, Bohea Tea in\nBoxes, China and Country Sugar-\nCandy, Bengal Rum in Bottles, Do.\nin Casts, Fine Wax candles Silk Car-\npits large and small, Silver Plate con-\nsisting of Mugs, Decanters Broad\nBaskets, and very Elegant, Madras\nChintz and Pallampores, course Hatta,\nVery Elegant Pictures, Salt Bees and\nPork in Tierces and half Tierces, Fine\nold Madeira Wine in Pipes and Bottles\nFine Cask Porter Istely imported.\nMany of the above Articles may be\ndisposed of by Private contract, either\nby whole-sale or Retail. And a variety\nof other Articles. Conditions as usual.\nCalcutta, 17th May 1780.\n\nMr. CANTWELL.\nBEGS leave [ILL] acquain the Ladies,\nand Gentlemen of Calcutta that\nhe has removed from his former Shop\nin the China Baazar to the corner\nHouse, between the Play House and Mr.\nHugging's where he means to carry on\nhe Business as usual, and hopes to be\nfavoured with the Commands of his\nFriends and the Public in general.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "FOR Sale by Private Contract by\nMr. GEORGE WILLIAMSON Ven-\ndu Master to the Hon'ble Company,\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other Preci-\nous Stones, fet and unset.\nPearls of various Sorts,\nCountry and Town Houses,\nShip Book Cases of Mahogany,\nAn Organ of 12 Barrels which per-\nforms feveral of Handel's Concertoes\nwith accompanyments.\nAn Officer's Marque, lined with\nGingham,\nElegant useful and Ornamental Plate,\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Can-\ndles and Tapers,\nOld Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles\nFrench Brandy, and Brandy Fruits,\nWelf-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jang,\nChina Fruit and Flower Trees and\nShrubs,\nTwo neat crane-necked Phaetons,\nA superb crane necked Europe Char-\nriot,\nA handsome Phaeton imported by the\nGanges A beautiful large Bay Toor-\nkay.\nA. Large Strong Buggy Horse.\nSets of Chariot Harness.\n\nJUST IMPORTED,\nOn Ship FORT-WILLIAM,\nFrom Bussarah.\nA Beautiful assortment of large\nPearls to be disposed by Mr.\nWILLIAMSON by Private Contract.\n\nFor Sale by Private Contract.\nTHE Garden House, Offices and\nGround belonging to JOHN\nBELLI Esq: fituated to the Eastward\nof the Sepoy Barracks at Chowrungee.\nFor further Particulars enquire of Mr.\nWILLIAMSON, at his Office Old\nPlay-House with whom the Title Deeds\nare deposited for Inspection.\n\nBy Order of the Board of Trade.\nWILL be sold by Public Auct-\nion on Monday the 22d. Inst-\nant by Mr. WILLIAMSON, at his\nAuction Room Old Play-House. A\nQuantity of Culnea Salt, part laying at\nCulnea, part laying at Sutty.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchaers to pay down 25 per\nCent, of the lots knocked down to them,\nand to bind themselves under the fort it-\nure of the said Deposite in case they\ndo not pay the remainder of the Pur-\nchase Money and take away their re-\nspective Lots on or before 30th June\nnext ensuing, and further engage to\nmake good all deficiencies and expences\nthat may arise by a Resale,\n\nMr. WILLIAMSON\nBEGS leave to accuaint the Pub-\nlic. that the Sale of the House\nbelonging to the estate of the late Mr.\nSecretary Stewart, which was advertis-\ned for Thursday last the 18th Instant,\nhas been obliged to be postponed to a\nfuture Day of which timely notice will\nbe given.\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail.\nAT the Red Godown in the Radda\nBaazar, the following Articles,\nviz.\nSALT PORK, in Tierces containing\n50 Pieces of 61b each.\nMess PORK in half Tierces, con-\ntaining 37 Pieces of 4lb each.\nHOGS FACES, containing 25 and half\nHeads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best fort in Tubs of\nhalf Picul each.\nSOFT SUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds.\nRUM, in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADERA WINE of 4 Years Old, in\nPipes.\nTEA, best fort, in a Box containing\ntwo Canisters.\nWAX CANDLES,\nSILK CARPETS, of all fizes.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the\nGodown, or further particulars had\nfrom Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. TOUCH-\nET'S. March 11, 1780.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nFOR Ready Money and Sicca Rupees\nby a Person that is obliged to leave\nthis Climate on account of his bad\nstate of health. An elegant budgrow\nwith a Bed Room for 2 Cots and a\nlarge Dining Room in good repair\nelegantly painted and Draws but 7 in-\nches Water will go from Berhampore to\nCalcutta every Month in the Year has\na good Europe Anchor and Cable and\nevery other Stores for Immediate Use.\nLikewise Hock a fine a tuned Violin,\nand a beautiful Guitar. Canes, eligi-\nble Pocket Handkerchiefs Linnen\nfor Shirts and sheets Cosimbuzar\nslockings ready made shirts and stoks.\nFine new Hoyson Tea. An Eligible\nSilver Watch that may be call'd a com-\nplet time piece. Elegant pistols. Silver\nMounted Cypher Seals, Watch Chains\nGold Rings, fet with a Most Brilliant\nTopaz, One Do, fet with a Ruby,\nsome Glass and China ware, Chairs\nand Couches with Madras Furniture\nthe most Eligible Shauls and a shaul\nWaistocat two chair palanquins a Fly\nPalanquin an Eligible Hair cope, two\nLarge China chests a brass Cannon\nand a camp cott. For further Particu-\nlars please to anqulre or Direct for Ma-\nthew Stevenson at Mr. Lewis George's\nGarden-House in Calkapore near Cossin-\nbaazar.\n\nJAMES HALL.\nLATE Coachman to HENRY\nCOTELL Esq. Begs, leave to inform\nthe Gentlemen of the settlement, and\nthe Public in General that he has taken\na Large convenient House where he in-\ntends to receive Horses to break, for the\nSaddle, and Carriages, he also buys and\nfell Horses at the above place.\nN. B. James Hall lives at the fign\nof the Black Horse the back of the\nHouse stately occupied by Doct.\nHamilton.\nTo be let and entered upon the first of\nJune.\nA Large commodious Dwelling-\nHouse with convenient Out-houses\nand stabling now in the Occunation\nof the Calcutta Committie of Revenue\nand late the property of John Hannay\nEsq: The House has had a thorough\nrepair, and several considerable Additi-\nons have been made to it, since it became\nthe Property of the present Possessor\nFor further Particulars enquire of Mr.\nRamsac Hannay Lyons Buildings of Mr.\nWilliam Jackson at Chirngee.\nCalcutta May, 5th, 1780.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nTHAT House belcuging to Mr.\nJOHN PENDRED SCOTT,\nand now rented to Mr. PERRING,\nSituated betwixt the new House at pre-\nsent possessed by the Governor General\nbuilt by the late Lieut. General\nFortnom. And the House now inhabi-\nted by Brigadier Gun. Stibbert and late-\nly by Mr. Hurst. Any Gentleman\nwilling to treat for the above may Know\nthe Terms by application to Mr. Claud\nAlexander.\n\nWHEREAS.\nSOME unhappy differences have o-\nbliged Mr. Julien Da-Costa. and\nCatharina his Wife to live separate from\neach other. This is to give Notice that\nany Person or Persons who may give\nthe said Catharina Credit, either for\nMoney, Goods or any other Articles\nor necessarys whatsover the said Julian\nDaCosla declares that he will in no wise\nbe answerable for the Payment of such\nDebts as the said Catharina may con-\ntract since the asoresaid Seperation.\nCalcutta May the 7th 1780\n\nTo be Let or SOLD.\nA Garden House situated at Mirja-\npore opposite ramlochurns Gar-\nden and fronting the road leading to\nMr. Killicans, it contains ten Biggahs\nof Ground more or less, with all kind\nof Fruit Trees, and a Brack Lower\nroom House Newly built, consisting-\nof three Rooms, two Halls, and one\nVerando, A Tauk in the middle of the\nGarden. and well stock with fine [ILL]\nThe whole surrounded with a good\nDitch and two Barrier Gates, lately\noccupied by ensign Copper.\nN. B. For further particulars\nplease to enquire of Manuel Fore-\nsty.\n\nSTRAYD,\nALAP Dog the property of a Laly,\nthe Dog is one of King\nCharle's Breed, and answers to the name\nof GRABY. Any P No.1 who has\nfound the said Dog and will bring him\nto the Printer hereof shall receive a re-\nward of one Gold Moaur, and no quest-\nions assed.\nCalcutta May 19th. 1780.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "POET's CORNER.\nSIR,\nThe following Prologue was spoken on\nthe Madrass Stage before the Tragedy of\nthe Battle of Hastings a few Nights pre-\nvious to the Departure of Sir Thomas\nRumbold. Theatricus,\n\nSCORCH'D, tho' you are, by\nIndias baleful Heat,\nThis Night the Terrors of the\nclime forget,\nTo Native Lands awake the Thought\nanen,\nRecal'd to Life your rude Fore-\nfathers vien;\nSmall were the Blots which staind their\nsacred Name,\nWhere Love was Virtue, and to win\nit, Fame,\nWhere private Feuds to public calls\nretird,\nAnd Britons cause each Patriot Bo-\nsom frd;\nMark well their Actions undisguised by\nArt,\nAnd deep engrave the comment on\nyour Heart,\nYet e'er the Breezes fill the swelling\nsail,\nE'er yet we hear the parting, last\nFarewell,\nLet him the Tribute of our Thanks\nreceive,\nWho taught again the expiring Arts\nto live!\nWho bid the Stage its drooping\nStrength resume,\nAnd saded Scenes revive their wonted\nbloom;\nWho rouz'd from Sloth and taught\nyour breasts to glow,\nWith useful Mirth and salutary\nWoe:\nBut rest we here; in vain would seeble\nArt,\nDescribe the motions of a grateful\nHeart,\nProceed then, Sir, with Honours justly\ngrac'd,\nIn native climes substantial pleasures\ntaste;\nGo, reap those Joys (the greatest, Man\ncan prove)\nA Nations Plaudit, and a Monarchs\nLove;\nFor us, when Comedy with wreathed\nSmile,\nShall laugh at Folly or from Vice\nbeguile,\nWhen Tragedy shall thrill the feeling\nSoul.\nPlunge the drawn Steel or drain the\nfatal bowl,\nWith willing Minds we'll pay the\nTribute due,\nConvinc'd our Pleasures drew their\nScource from you.\n\nPrayer to Venus from Horace.\nOH! Venus! Joy of men and\nGods,\nForsake for once thy blest abodes,\nAnd deign to visit my Lands,\nOn thy fond Vot'ry kindly Smile,\nQuit Paphos, and the Cyprian Isle,\nTo reign o'er my Daak Island,\nThee, Goddess, Thee, my prayers in-\nvoke,\nTo thee alone my altars smoke,\nO treat me not with rigour!\nThy wanton Son bring with Thee, too,\nMy Dying embers to renew,\nAnd give me back my Vigour.\nBring too, thy Graces to my Arms,\nGirls that are Prodigal of Charms,\nOf every favour Lavish;\nMelting and Yeilding let them be,\nConsider, I am sixty three,\nAnd that's no age to Ravish.\nLet florid Youth attend thy train,\nMuch wanted by the crazy swaln,\nAnd gentle Venus, Prithee\nTo Crown thy Gifts and case my pain,\nSince Ward has labour'd long in vain,\nLet Mercury come with thee.\n\nNOTICE is hereby given that\nthe Raffle of the Deceas'd Mr.\nSehunans House at Chirsura, is to be\ndrawn on Tuesday the 30th. May next\nat Mr. Donald's Out-cry Room from\n10 to 1 o'Clock.\nThe Gentlemen who have Subscribed\nthereto are herewith requested to attend\nthemselves or depute some other Gen-\ntlemen to throw for them otherwise a\nperson will be appointed by the Majo-\nrity of those present to throw for the\nabsenties.\nAs a Few of the Subscribes have not\npaid yet, they are requested to pay the\namount to the Sircar who brings them\nthe bill before the day of the Raffle, or\nin case they should not want the\nChance they have Subscribed for, then\nto write their refusal on the Bills, that\ntheir names may be Struck off from\nthe List.\n\nMr. WILLIAM BONDFILLD.\nBEGS Leave to Acquaint the\nthe Ladies and Gentlemen of the\nSettlement and Public in general, that\na large Assorcment of the most Elegant\nRich fashionable Silks Sattens, Damasks\nand Pelongs are Just imported from\nChina by the way of Madrass which he\nmeans to expose for Sale at his House\nOpposite the Armenian Church on the\nmost reasonable terms for Sicca Rupees\nand ready Money on Monday the 8th,\nof May Instant at 8 o'Clock in the\nForenoon. He has also a Quantity of\nMadrass Long Cloth and other White\nGoods for Sale.\n\nIT is requested that all Persons who\nhave any demands on the Estat of\nthe late Bryan Glover Esq; will de-\nliver in their respective Claims to Mr.\nCharles Cockerell at the Garden House\nof John Ballie, Esq; on or before\nSaturday the 22d. Inst.\nTo be LET or SOLD.\nA New and Commodious upper\nroom'd House consisting of a large\nHall, two large Bed Chambers, two\nsmall ones and two Closets with a back\nstair case in one of them, the lower\nApartments are good Godowns. There\nis also in the same Ground a small brick\nHouse well raised consisting of a Hall\nand three Bed Chambers with a Veranda\nall round.—Exclusive of these there are\ncommodious Offices of every kind.\nThe House is pleasantly situated on a\nhigh Spot of Ground containing up-\nwards of twenty Biggahs which are laid\nout in a Garden, just to the Northward\nof the Village of Sulky on the Bank\nof the Houghly river, of which it com-\nmands an Extensive prospect both up\nand down.\nAny person wishing to treat for the\nabove Garden may be fully acquainted\nwith particulars by applying to Mr.\nClaud Alexander.\n\nLOST.\nON Wednesday the 29th of March,\nand supposed to have been droped\nat the door of the Harmonick house,\na Diamond Hair-pin set in the Form of a\nStir. Whoever will bring it to Mr.\nBernard, in whose possession the fellow\nto it may be seen, shall receive a reward\nof three Gold Mohurs or if it has been\nbought at a higher price by any Shop-\nkeeper, who will restore it to the owner\nthe price which he has given will be re-\npaid with thanks.\n\nIT Is requested that all persons who\nhave any Demand on the Estate of\nthe late GEORGE HODGSON will\ndeliver in their respective claims to\nMessrs. Edward Lind, and Edward\nScott, Executors on or before Monday\nthe 15th May next.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nHAVING any claim or de-\nmand upon the Estate of the\n[ILL] Captain Richard Burton deceased\nare defined to find in the same to Capt.\nWilliam Green Attorney for the Ex-\necutors' of the last Will and Testament\nof the said Richard Burton on or before\nthe 1st day of July next, and all per-\nsons indebted to the said Estate are de-\nsired to pay their respective debts with-\nin the above time.\nFort-William 12th. May 1780.\n\nNOTICE is Hereby given that\nIsacc Buytregrez, Pertain Secre-\ntary to the Court on Justice at Chinsu-\nra, and Administrator to the Estate of\nthe Jane Doctor Lucas Cramel, will ex-\nlose to Public Sal on the 25th Instant,\nthe [ILL] Step, and lone Chiar-\ngical Instruments of the Deceased upon\nsuch Conditions a will be mentioned at\nthe Sale. [ILL] May 2d. 1780.\n\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY First. and late PRINTIR, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-05-27", "date": "1780-05-27", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-05-27/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Wj61iVbgp8Oj6A_ao0_S5XrpyJpqBUW/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday May, 20th, to Saturday May, 27th, 1780. [No. XVIII]\n\nBENGAL.\nExtract of a Letter from an Officer on the Detatchment under Command of Captain Popham, dated. Fort Lahar April, the 28th 1780.\nABOUT 10 o'Clock this Morning we sprung a mine and with our 6 pounders and a Howitz made a Dificuelt Breach, and about 12 o'Clock Capt. Mc. Clary with his Battalion and the Grenadiers of Clode's and Bruce's Stormed; there were about 600 fighting men in the Fort, who defended it to the last. Our Sepoys behaved like Soldiers; they were repeatedly forced back by potts of powder and other Combustibles, however from the example the European Officers shew'd them they always instantly returned and at last in the face of the smartest Fire I ever saw ascended the Breach. The besieged then set on Fire every place in the Fort to prevent our people making a lodgement and retired to the Citadel which they defended for some time, but our sepoys having got possession of the Fort pushed on and forced into the Citadel.\nLt. Logan and Cornet Gardiner who were doing duty in the Sepoy Corps were kill'd, I saw them poor fellows both drop after Vying with each other who should most signalize himself.\nMc. Clary who Commanded the party was wounded and Lt. Mc. Leod, the former slightly, the other I hope will recover, though his recovery is uncertain the number of the killed and wounded is not yet ascertained, but I fancy is about. 40 or 50 killed and as many wounded. We have taken Ballott/hot the Kelludar Munay the conductor was likewise wounded in the attack.\n\nBy Letters from the Mallabar Coast,\nWE Learn that Gen. Goddard has surprized the Mahratta Camp. and took the whole of the Enemies Camp equipage, with several Pieces of Cannon and Military Stores.\nMassasing the Mahratt Gen. got off his flight being so percipitate, he had no time to take any thing with him leaving behind him in his tent several Effects of Immence value. Mr. Falmer and Mr. Steward, the two Hosteges are returned. The Gov. of Bombay sent a party of Men in the Night to take several Large Magazines of Grain, which they had laid up for the rains, and which they accomplished without the loss of one Man, the Mahrattas being deceived to their intentions having imagined they intend to attack another quarter.\nAs the Company's ships the Revenge and Bombay Grab were cruizing down the Coast they fell in with the Mahratta Fleet, the Bombay Grab Captain Robinson who formerly commanded the Morning star, took two of their Vessels and disabled several, the rest being near the shore crowded all the sail they could and stood in towards their port, several more of them would have been taken and destroy'd had the Revenge been able to get into action, but she was be-calm'd and could not get up soon enough.\nA Grab belonging to Hyderally is arrived from the Isle of France, at Mangellore, if we had the Men of War on this side of India they would be able to destroy the whole of the Mahratta Fleet, and keep Hyder quiet, by which no french Vessels would be able to make their apperance.\nHyder has taken a Portaguese ship at Calicut, from Macow.\n\nCALCUTTA\nWe are informed that the corps of cavalry in the company's Pay is going to be reduced, on account of the heevy expence of that Establishment, which appears to be nearly equal to that of nine Battalions of sepoys, without any adequate service being rendered by it.\nWe hear the projected Entertainment at Baraset which were to have been given this Week, is put off on account of the extreme Heat of the Weather and danger of the Rains setting in. And that it is intended to be given in December next or as early in the cold season as the Roads shall be passable for Carriages.\nOn Monday morning last as a Gentoo Man was washing his body after the form of their cast, at the Gaut of Cassenaut, the Calf of one of his legs was tore off by a Shark, of which he died in great agonies that Afternoon. And about two o'Clock the same day another Gentoo Man washing in the same place had the thick part of one of his thighs tore away in like manner and of which he died the next morning.\nOn Saturday last a poor man who lived at a place called Loncool, near the Powder-Mills and who got his lively-hood by collecting of Toddy, fell from a very high Tree in that neighbourhood, as he was in the execution of his business, and was kill'd on the spot.\n\nDEATHS.\nOn Saturday last departed this Life Mr. John Colles the Taylor.— The same Evening the Surgeons Mate of the Walpole Indiaman fell over board and was drown'd.— And on Sunday last the Surgeon of the Fox India Ship dropped down dead as he was walking thro' the Radda-Baazar.\n\nMADRAS,\nThe Favorite Captain Parks sailed for China the 5th Instant.\nARRIVED,\nIndustry from Vizac, Tritor from Gangam, True Briton from Bombay, Hope from Tranquabar, Neptune from Porto Nova, She brings advice that a Portaguese Ship was arrived there which left Lisbon last October.\n\nThe following Promotions and appointments have lately passed in the Military Line, but thro' mistake were not timely inserted,\nFort William, March 1780.\nMinutes of Council,\nCAPTAINS Robert Blare, and Thomas Breton, are appointed to the Rank of Majors.\nCaptain, James Buchannan, Edwd. Curfy, John Scott, William Lane and Roger Elliot, Roberts are appointed to the vacant Battalions of Sepoys.\n\nHead Quarters at Locknow April 1780\nAdvises by the Commander in Chief\nMajor Blane, to the 1st. Brig. Major Breton to the 2d Brig. Captain James Buchannan is appointed to the Command of the 17th, Battalion of Sepoys. vice Capt. Breton promoted. Captain Curfy to the Command of the 18th Battalion vice Captain Patton deceased. Captain Scott to the Command of the 12 Battalion vice Captain Edmondson promoted. Captain Lane to the Command of the 26th Battalion. vice Captain Morrison promoted and Captain Roberts to the Command of the 19th Battalion, Captain Blane promoted. By the death of Captain Gough who was killed at the Seige of Ahmudabad, the 5th Battalion of Sepoys, which he Commanded\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-05-27/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Wj61iVbgp8Oj6A_ao0_S5XrpyJpqBUW/view", "text": "is vacated. It is remarkable that there is not now one Captain with the 8 Battalions of Sepoys under command of General Goddard, nor with the cavalry, the seven Captains who marched with that Army under charge of Colonel Leslie, having either died, been killed or resigned their Stations; and those appointed in their places are with the Detachment under Command of Captain Popham, which it is supposed was unable to proceed by the intended route to Join Brig. Gen. Goddard.\n\nMr. Hicky,\n\nSIR,\n\nAs the following Life, of a late very extraordinary MAN may afford some entertainment to your Readers, you'll oblige a correspondent by giving it a place in your Gazette,\n\nQuod fuit esse, quod est, quod non fuit esse, quod esse, Esse quod est, non esse quod est, non esse, erit esse.\nB. S.\n\nTHE above Distich properly digested must appologize for not treading in the Paths of my Predecessors who at an involuntary Exit would have bequeathed to the Press an Account of their Births and Education; yet although I am certain such a Discovery cannot benefit any Class of Society, or Individual, lest my Taciturnity should be misconstrued I adventure to advance, that I was ushered into the World with great natural parts, and through a juvenile Course, had a fair prolific Field, and fine Manure to form excellent improvements; and if temporary Titles ennobled Body and Soul, could trace to a Fountain of Nobility, whence I derive Existance four Hundred Years Backwards; HOWEVER I shall content myself with that engaging Reflection of Mind, that as man immediate Decendant from Adam, and Eve, constituted with as much Propriety, though not equal Power, as Boubon or Nassau.\n\nBut since the Beauties of Study had not sufficient Charms to engage my Attention I shall confine myself intirely to the Transactions of my Life respecting its attachment to virtue and vice, strange propensity and more wonderful infatuation.\n\nAt the age of seventeen, being an Orphan, and under the care of a valuable Uncle, who spared no expence to enrich and educate my mind, I began to conceit myself a Proficient in Learning; and having Slightly run through the Classicks, and dipped into Homer, acquired a Smattering of French, the use of the Sword, and Heels, I imagined a further Pursuit of Knowledge unnecessary; and that my Supposed Gentleman-like Accomplishments intitled me to an exalted Station in Life; at this Age the Vanity of the World, the Dawn of Manhood, and the Wisdom of the Flesh all challenged my Fortitude, and Figuratively speaking, I was instantaneously conveyed from the Closet of Literature, in a Seminary of sensual Pleasures, Lust, and Luxury; here I exalted in being a proclaimed\n\nRake, the Creature of [ILL], obnoxious to the 1st Degree, Slave to uncontroulable Passions and Insatiable Appetite.\n\nTo be Continued.\n\nHIGH WATER at Calcutta from Saturday May, 27th to Saturday Jun., the 3d.\nH. M.\n27 Saturday, 10 12\n28 Sunday, 11 00\n29 Monday, 11 48\n30 Tuesday, 12 36\n31 Wednesday, 1 24\n1 Thursday, 2 12\n2 Friday, 3 00\n\nOn Wednesday the 31st Instant, and Thursday the 1st. June will be Sold by Mr. DUNCAN, at his Auction-Room, in the China Bazar,\nThe following Articles, viz.\n\nSundry eatables imported per True Briton consisting of Preserved Fruits, split peas, Grouts Barly &c. China-sugar candy in half pickle Tubs Bengal, do. do. China Lustrings of diff. colours just imported Arrack in Leagures and ten Gallon Kegs, Bengal Rum in bottles and casks, madira Wine in Pipes and Bottles, old and new.fine Flavour'd French and Danish Claret, fresh imported Cask Porter just imported, fine old Hock and Bayonne Wine fine mocoa Cohee just imported Gant Pictures eight Day Clocks, Gip in Cases Sheating Boards China Damask Lustring, do. Ribbons broad and narrow very elegant, Silver Plates, Black Hatts, Chintz and Marchoys Silk Carpets, small and large Cork Jackets, Coniac Brandy, an elegant Bunt elegant Gold headed Canes, Square Lanthrons large and small, small Swords Globe Lamps, InkStands, PatnaChints, Gold and Silver Lace just imported, Bengal Salt Beef and Pork in Tierces and half Tierces, do. do. Hogs Faces in do. A Charriot and a pair of Bay Horses. A Buggy,\nAnd a variety of other Articles\nMany of the above Articles may be disposed of by Private contract, either by whole-sale or Retail.\nConditions as usual.\nCalcutta, 24th. May 1780\n\nJAMES HALL,\nLATE Coachman to HENRY COTELL Esq. begs leave to inform the Gentlemen of the settlement, and the Public in General that he has taken a Large convenient House where he intends to receive Horses to break, for the Saddle, and Carriages, he also buys and sells Horses at the above place. Mr Hall finds stable room or keeps Gent Horses by the Week or Month. N. B. James Hall lives at the sign of the Black Horse the back of the House lately occupied by Doct. Hamilton.\n\nTo be let and entered upon the first of June.\nA Large commodious Dwelling House with convenient out-houses and stabling now in the Occupation of the Calcutta Committee of Revenue and late the property of John Hannay\n\nEsq; The House has had a thorough repair, and several considerable Additions have been made to it, since it became the Property of the present Possessor For further Particulars enquire of Mr. Ramfac Hannay [ILL] Buildings or Mr. William Jackson at Chinsura.\nCalcutta May, 5th, 1780.\n\nTHE Reverend Mr. John Zacharick Kiernander, and his Son Mr. Robert William Kiernander begs leave to inform the public, that a person named William Sturling, who is said to have repeatedly made a very improper use of their name, has in fact no authority from either of them nor any connex on with them. They therefore think it necessary to caution every one not to give him any credit on their account.\n\nTo be LET or SOLD.\n\nA New and Commodious upper room'd House consisting of a large Hall, two large Bed Chambers, two small ones and two Closets with a back stair case in one of them; the lower Apartments are good Godowns. There is also in the same Ground a small brick House well raised consisting of a Hall and three Bed Chambers with a Veranda all round. Exclusive of these there are commodious Offices of every kind.\n\nThe House is pleasantly situated on a high Spot of Ground containing upwards of twenty Bighahs which are laid out in a Garden, just to the Northward of the Village of Sulky on the Bank of the Hougly river, of which it commands an extensive prospect both up and down.\n\nAny person wishing to treat for the above Garden may be fully acquainted with particulars by applying to Mr. Claud Alexander.\n\nFor Private Sale.\n\nA New puckah built Garden-house situated on a very high spot of Ground at Fullapuglah and next to the Gardens at present occupied by Simeon Droz Esq; from which it is seperated by a very fine sheet of Water.\nThat large and commodious House in the Loll-Bazzar at present occupied by John Levitt Esq:\nThe large House adjoining to the above now occupied by Mr. John Carmichael. Further Particulars may be known on Application to Mr Donald\nCalcutta 24th May 1780\n\nALL PERSONS\nHAVING any claim or demand upon the Estate of the late Captain Richard Burton deceased are desired to send in the same to Capt William Green Attorney for the Executors of the last Will and Testament of the said Richard Burton on or before the 1st. day of July next, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their respective debts within the above time.\nFort William 24th May 1780.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-05-27/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Wj61iVbgp8Oj6A_ao0_S5XrpyJpqBUW/view", "text": "FOR Sale by Private Contract by Mr. GEORGE WILLIAMSON Vendu Master to the Hon'ble Company.\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones, set and unset.\nPearls of various Sorts.\nCountry and Town Houses.\nShip and Book Cases of Mahogany.\nAn Organ of 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes, with accompanyments.\nA Beautiful Stout Toorkey.\nElegant useful and Ornamental Plate.\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers.\nOld Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles.\nFrench Brandy, and Brandy Fruits.\nWest-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars.\nChina Fruit and Flower Trees and Shrubs.\nA superb crane necked Europe Chariot.\nA handsome Phaeton imported by the Ganges, A beautiful large Bay Toorkey.\nA Large Strong Buggy Horse.\nSets of Chariot Harness.\n\nJUST IMPORTED,\nOn Ship FORT WILLIAM,\nFrom Bussorah.\nA Beautiful assortment of large Pearls to be disposed of by Mr. WILLIAMSON by Private Contract.\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON's\nAUCTION ROOM,\nOLD PLAY-HOUSE.\nON Tuesday the 30th, and Wednesday the 31st Instant at 10 A. M. will be sold by Public Auction the following Articles viz.\nMadras Piece Goods consisting of Long Cloth of various sorts, Chintz, Ginghams and Handkerchiefs of difft Sorts. China Silks of difft Colours. Dacca Muslins. A valuable collection of Books, belonging to the estate of Lieut. John Lancake, Plate, Furniture. English Hock, Shell and Lump Lack. A neat Phaeton with a Pair of Capital Horses, and sundry Household Goods belonging to a Gentleman who has lately left Calcutta. A handsome bright Dun Buggy Horse. On the same Day will be sold sundry Articles, which have been neglected to be cleared out agreeable to the Terms of sale, Particularly a Lot of English Claret Purchased at Mr. Hurst's sale by Mr. James Inglish, on account and behalf of Mr. George Lewis.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under a Penalty of 25 per cent to be forfeited in case they do not Pay the amount and clear out their Respective Lot within ten Days from the Day of Sale.\nCalcutta May 25th. 1780.\n\nNOTICE,\nIS Hereby given that the Company's Sale of Copper will commence on Monday the 5th day of June next ensuing at the Import Ware-House in the Old-Fort, and that on Wednesday following their Madeira will be sold. The Conditions will be published at the time and place of Sale.\nAt the Time and Place above expressed Mr. Williamson will put up to Public Auction by the desire of the Administrator, That large commodious Dwelling House belonging to the Estate of the late Mr. Secretary Stewart situated between the Revenue Council House and that very lately occupied by the Calcutta Committee, some time inhabited by Mr. David Anderson President of the said Committee, and since by Mr. Manington from Bencoolen. The House consists of a Hall, six Chambers and a Veranda, and has suitable offices, Coach House and Stabling, with two Large Godowns detached from the House. The whole Premises contain one Bigah and fifteen Cottahs of Ground. The Title Deeds are lodged with Mr. Williamson for the Inspection of those who may wish to become Purchasers.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchaser to bind himself under a Penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited in case he does not pay the Amount of the Purchase Money within ten days from the day of Sale, as well as for the making good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by the Premises being resold.\nCalcutta 26th. May 1780.\n\n---\n**COLUMN 2**\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA SLOOP Burthen about 25 Tons well found sails Rigging and Stores compleat.\nAlso an Europe 12 Oar'd Pinnace, with elegant Awning &c. compleat inquire at Mr. John Andrews's Old Fort.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA HANDSOME Chariot and Pair of well broke Horses. also Phaeton and Harnesses. Inquire at Mrs. Marquet. Blond Laces. English Silks and Gentlemen, Point Ruffles.\nInquire as above.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nGlass for Windows of various Dimension.\nParchment,\nBuff Leather,\nIsing Glass from Petersburgh,\nFine sallad Oil,\nShell Lack,\nArrack in Leagures,\nPorter, pale beer, and Cyder,\nFresh Danish Claret,\nDo. Eng. claret,\nConiac Brandy in bottles,\nEnglish sweatmeats,\nHoffman broad cloth of diff. colours,\nFine Cotten stockings,\nDitto. Gloves,\ncambrick,\nDo. Handkerchiefs,\nFine Dimity,\nPalumpores,\nEnglish Hunting Saddles,\nTwo Pipes of exceeding rich old Maderia, price 400 Rupees per Pipe.\nFor Particulars enquire at Mr. Andrews's Library.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA very gentle Pair of Brilliant Diamond Drops, handsome Diamond Rings single Stone, &c. &c.\nInquire at the Circulating Library.\n\nOn Saturday the 3d. June next,\nAT 10 o'Clock in the Forenoon will be put up for Sale by Public Outcry at Frederichsnagore, and sold when acceptable Offer should be made, a Garden-House situated at this Place by the River side, appertaining to John Fenwick Esq: The House consists of a Hall, two Rooms and a Veranda and besides 3 straw Godowns. The ground is in Circumference 16 Cottahs. Likewise will be put up for sale a spot of Ground 3 Cottahs near the Banzar here likewise belonging to John Fenwick Esq. The Auction to be held at Mr. Francois Levras's House here, where the Conditions will be published.\nFrederichsnagore 20th. May 1780.\nC. Duntzfelt Auctions Director.\n\n---\n**COLUMN 3**\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail.\nAT the Red Godown in the Radda Baazar, the following Articles, viz.\nSALT PORK, in Tierces containing 50 Pieces of 6lb each.\nMess PORK in half Tierces, containing 37 Pieces of 4lb each.\nHOGS FACES, containing 25 and half Heads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best sort in Tubs of half Picul each.\nSOFT SUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds.\nRUM, in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADERA WINE of 4 Years old, in Pipes.\nTEA, best sort, in a Box containing two Canisters.\nWAX CANDLES,\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars had from Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. TOUCHET's. March 11, 1780.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nTHAT House belonging to Mr. JOHN PENDRED SCOTT, and now rented to Mr. PERRING, situated betwixt the new House at present possessed by the Governor General built by the late Lieut. Colonel Fortnom. And the House now inhabited by Brigadier General Stibbert and lately by Mr. Hurst. Any Gentleman willing to treat for the above may know the Terms by application to Mr. Claud Alexander.\n\nTo be Let or SOLD.\nA Garden House situated at Mirjapore opposite ramkissons Garden and fronting the road leading to Mr. Killicans, it contains ten Biggahs of Ground more or less, with all kind of Fruit Trees, and a Brick Lower room House Newly built, consisting of three Rooms, two Halls, and one Veranda, A Tank in the middle of the Garden, and well stock with fine Fish. The whole surrounded with a good Ditch and two Barrier Gates, lately occupied by Ensign Copper.\nN. B. For further particulars please to enquire of Manuel D'Cruze.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-05-27/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Wj61iVbgp8Oj6A_ao0_S5XrpyJpqBUW/view", "text": "POET's CORNER.\n\nLines written on the Banks of the Carannassah, in 1774, By an Officer.\n\nTHY Praises, Carannassah, I wou'd sing,\nThy Praise shou'd from each grateful Red-coat ring,\nFor 'tis to thee we double Batta owe,\n\"Spring of our hope, and solace of our Woe,\n\nHail double Batta, lightener of each Breast!\nThou givest the Hungry Food the weary rest!\nThis, Carannassah, we from thee derive:\nFor this each grateful Son should in thy Praises strive.\n\nYet not for this alone be sung thy name,\nTho' yet unnumber'd in the List of fame\nThy Banks have witness'd the well foughten field,\nWhere numbers did to British Courage yield.\n\nThy Waves have borne the sounds of Coffins Woe,\nRoll'd in a sanguine Tide to ganges Flood below.\n\nWhat tho' the simple Indian on thy shore,\nAffrighted stands, and dare advance no more\n\nAnd by the tale, which superstition taught,\nLo Casar view'd the Rubicon so thought\n\nBritons, enlightened soon the weak distress,\nLike him rush o'er, and meet like him success:\n\nWhat tho' thy stream be neither broad nor clear,\nNor equals the proud Ganges in Correar,\n\nNor yet has had so fortunate a fate,\nTo flow in numbers of a countless date,\n\nYet while Britania's sons from thee derive.\nA Double income, the surest means to thrive,\n\nWith them thy name shall ever stand confest,\nOf ev'ry stream the richest, and the best,\n\nAnd did thy present Bard posses the skill;\nO were his power equal to his Will\nThy name shou'd echo thro, the West, the East;\nAnd not, as now be like thy stream, the least,\n\nBut as the Tibre, Danube or the Rhine,\nGlide down recorded to the end of time.\n\nCALCUTTA PRICE CURRENT, for the Month of May 1780.\n\nALLUM 6 R per M.\nBroad Cloth Aurora 98 per piece\nD. D. Midling 110 per do.\nD. D. Superfine 200 per do.\nCourse Green 65 per do.\nMidling do. 75 per do.\nFine do. 125 per do.\nCourse Yellow 100 per do.\n\nMidling do. 105 per do.\nFine do. 150 per do.\nCourse Blue 74 per do.\nMidling do. 80 per do.\nFine do. 175 per do.\nCourse Black 65 per do.\nMidling do. 60 per do.\nFine do. 150 per do.\nCourse White 65 per do.\nMidling do. 80 per do.\nFine do. 150 per do.\nPurpits 3 Covs. broad,\nRed do. 50 per do.\nBlack do. 45 per do.\nYellow do. 45 per do.\nWhite do. 45 per do.\nBlue do. 45 per do.\nGreen do. 45 per do.\nOrange do. 60 per do.\nPurpits 2 Covs. broad,\nRed do. 27 per do.\nBlack do. 15 per do.\nYellow do. 27 per do.\nWhite do. 20 per do.\nBlue do. 26 per do.\nGreen do. 24 per do.\nOrange do. 40 per do.\nChina beads 60 per M.\nBlack do. 40 per do.\nBlue do. 40 per do.\nRed do. 60 per do.\nWhite do. 40 per do.\nGreen do. 35 per do.\nYellow do. 40 per do.\nCopper Dutch Japan 55 S. R. per do.\nDo. English in sheets 53 C. R. per do.\nDo. Do. plate 48 per do.\nCotten 18 8 per M.\nDo. Second sort 18 per do.\nCoral Faur 3 per each Sac. Weight\nMungu 1 8 Do. do.\nNem 9\nCochinial 10 per Seer\nCoffee 80 per mau\nCinnamon 20 per Seer\nCloves 7 per Do.\nCamphire 50 per mau\nCanvas English 35 per piece\nDo. Danish 28 per Do.\nChina Dammer 3 per mau\nCountry do. 2 per Do.\nFrench Gold Thread 1 14 p r each Sac. Weight\nDo. Silver do. 1 10 per Do.\nEnglish Gold Thread 1 12 per do. do.\nDo. Silver do. 1 10 per do. do.\nMale Chank 1st. Sort 60 per Rd.\nDo. do. 2d. 50 per Hd.\nDo. do. 3d. 25 per Do\nDo. do. 4th. 5 per Do.\nFemale Chank 1st. sort 50 per do.\nDo. do. 2d. 40 per do.\nDo. do. 3d. 2 per do.\nCowries Maldivia 14 per mau.\nDo. Pattah 64 Poun per 1 Rup.\nHoataul Lucknow 23 per Maund\nDo. Tubky 14 per do.\nIron Europe flate 11 per do.\nDo. do. Bear 10 per do.\nDo. Balasor hook 6 4 per do.\nDo. Berboom hook 5 per do.\nJute 2 8 per do.\nLead 13 13 per do.\nLinseed Oil 30 per do.\nMadeira Comp. S. R. 450 per Pipe\nTooteuague thin 14 8 per do.\nDo thick 13 12 per do.\nNutmegs 4 per seer\nWhite Nankeen 27 per Corge\nBrown do. 24 per do.\nPitch 40 per Barrell\n\nPepper Malabae 24 per M\nDo. Curchie 26 per do\nPelongs 6 per do\nPorter 150 per do\nRattans Malacca 14 Ans. per H\nCanes 20 per do\nRed-Wood 3 10 per do\nSalt Coast 68 per do\nDo Country 88 per do\nSandal-Wood 25 per do\nSaffron 11 per do\nTea 100 per do\nTin Small 20 per do\nDo. Large 27 per do\nVermillien Europe 3 4 per do\nWax Pegue 44 per do\nDo Malaca 32 per do\nWhite Lead 20 per do\nQuick Silver China 250 per do\nMuggadooties\nStick and Lumplack\n\nCountry Produce.\n\nBeetlanut S. R. 12 per\nBatle Trees large 5 per each\nGram Boot 1 4 per\nDo Mutcolly 1 4 per\nCharcoal 10 per\nChalk 7 per\nCuppoor Seed 8 per\nCow Tail White 120 per\nChunam Stone 55 per H\nDo. do. 50 per do\nGunies 12 10 H.\nGhee 6 8 per\nDo. 12 per\nGurrahs 38 per\nGinger 2 per\nJaggree Lump 3 per\nLong Pepper 7 per\nCotorah Jaggre 1 8 per\nOil Mustard 5 8 per\nMatt 6 per H\nDo. Small 4 per\nCoconut Oil 8 per\nWheat 18 per\nDo. second 14 per\nDo. third 11 per\nPatna Opium 480 per\nPurneah do. 315 per\nBogilpore do. 250 per\nRungpore do. 250 per\n3 Letters Raw Silk Cossimbuzar 7 4 Seer,\n2 Letters do. do. Radnagore 8 12\nSalt Petre 64 per\nSalt Petre 2d. 58 per\nRungpore Silk 7\nSug r Beneres 7 8 per\nDo. Rungpore 7 per\nShell Lack 20 per\nTurmerick 4 per\nTincal 20 per\nDo. 2d. 14 per\nTobac Hidgely 5 per\nDo. Cordhara 3 per\nWax Bengal 47 per\nWood Oil 10 per\nRice fourth 15 3 per\nDo. third 16 per\nDo. second 14 per\nDo. first 18 per\nExchange on Madras 370 A. R. per 100 Pagodas,\n\nTo be LETT,\n\nTHE Garden-House belonging to Commodore Richardson delightfully situated at Ducansore beyond Barnagore to be entered on the 15th. June For further particulars enquire of Mr. William Bondfield.\n\nCALCUTTA: Printed by J. A. HICKY First. and late PRINTER, to the Hon. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-06-03", "date": "1780-06-03", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-06-03/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15SFkV7wlE27S8ejRnIkg0QQ3T01O2EXe/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None,\n\nFrom Saturday May, 27th, to Saturday June, 3d. 1780. [No. XIX]\n\nBENGAL.\n*Extract of a Letter from the MALABAR COAST,*\n\nWE are informed that Col. Goddard had attacked the Maharatta Camp the middle of April last and that they charged only with fixt Bayonets, without powder and forced themselves into the middle of the Maharatta Camp before Day light, in hopes to have taken their General prisoner.\nBut he proved to be in the rear and escaped, the conflict soon became general and 3 Troops of Free Booters Horse (which Colonel Goddard had entertained in the English service) behaved remarkable well; the Maharatta Horse charged them too near the English Line for the Artillery to be of much service for some time: Upwards of 500 Maharattas are said to be killed in the flight with the loss only of about 20 Killed and wounded on the side of the English But no officer fell in the action.\n\n*By Letters from England we Learn.*\nCount D'Estange has taken Grenada they surrendred at discretion having only 400 soldiers on the Island and the french ten thousand Troops, 28 sail of the Line and a number of frigates, Admirals Byron and Barington hearing of Count D'Estange's intention haul'd over for the Granada's and came in sight the Day after it had surrendred, soon after the Fleets engaged in sight of the Island and by the french accounts parted with mutual consent after a resolute and desperate Engagement in which the french lost several thousand Men and the English 3 or 4 hundred amongst the English the brave Admiral Barrington was dangerously wounded and obliged to return to England in a frigate.\nAdmiral Rodney had sailed with ten sail of the Line to reinforce the West-India Squadron which consisted only of 22 sail who engaged the French.\nCaptain G. Farmer (who commanded the Seahorse frigate in India 5 years ago) had a bloody engagement with a French Ship of superior force in which both Ships were totally dismasted unfortunately Captain Farmer's Ship blew up and only 48 Men saved. The French Man of War was towed into Brest.\nThe rich Manilla Ship bound for Cadiz was taken by a Privateer of 14 Guns belonging to Bristol and a Letter of Marque of 14 Guns belonging to Liverpool.\nThe grand Combin'd Fleet consisting of 66 Ships of the Line Cruized in the Sight of Plymouth 3 Days and were forced to leave their station by strong Easterly Winds.\n\n*Extract of a Letter from Midnapore dated May 23d, 1780.*\n\"YESTERDAY was brought in to Mr. Peiarces a prodigious large Royal Tiger which had been shot by the natives a very little way from the House.\nThey informed Mr. Chollet that there was a Tiger caught by the foot in the Trap placed near to Richmond. Accordingly Lieuts. Guthrie and Bird went there, but found it to be a prodigious large Laker-bury which they immediately killed. The Natives said he was an old Offender, and in the course of one Month had destroyed Upwards of Twenty Kyds. Instead of going into the door of the Compound where the Trap was placed; He used to go over the Pales, and return the same way with the Kyds.\nAs I understand the Ladies at Calcutta are solicitous to have Bears grease to make their hair grow I am getting a great quantity prepared and will be able to Supply all my female acquaintances in a very short time. I am also procuring the skins of Dormouses and other Animals, which will make excellent Muffs for the Ladies, to wear during the present Cold season. I would Also recommend the Hair of the mane of the Laker-bury as proper to make Bob Wigs, for the Gentlemen of my Acquaintance who have lost their hair from a long Residence in these Hot Climes.\nBahadur --- of the 3d Legion having so strongly recommended the Salubrious Air &c. Of Beer-Cool. I think the Ladies and Gentlemen had better take this Rout to provide themselves with the above Articles.\nThe poor Oppressed Natives here are already providing themselves with Bear skin Breeches, instead of Buck skin, and I asure you cut no indifferent appearance, they are however prejudiced against the Wigs.\n\n*Mr. EDITOR,*\nAFTER having passed forty years with great success in the Study of the finer Arts, and of the Sciences, and shone with a lusture (which my modesty forbids me to mention) at the several Courts in Europe, chance, or providence having conducted me to this place: I intend, if I meet with that regard which the honesty of my undertaking, I will presume to say, deserves, to dedicate my time and labour to the benefit of mankind which has ever been the primum mobile of all my actions.\nThere are two grand roads leading from the grand Capital of self Love, from whence travellers set out early with intention to reach the temple of happiness which is now generally supposed to be in another kingdom. Innumerable are the multitudes which croud the left hand road. Because at the first outset it seems to run in a right line and to be well shaded and in excellent repair. Alass! poor deluded people. Appearances are deceitful for this same road, after windings and evolutions to which they are insensible whilst their attention is taken up with the conversation, merriment and not unfrequently the disasters which occurs in the Journey, at length brings them by a postern gate to the very Capital from whence they set out. Such are the effects of their fatigue, and disappointment, that they never can be prevailed upon to attempt the other road, which they presume to say (people will talk even on subjects they are not acquainted with (they are very sure) and how can they be sure) \"that the right hand road is not a bit better than the other, that if there is any such temple it must be in the Clouds and there is no getting there without perfection for a guide and him they cannot find. Can it be expected that a Man would sit down seriously to argue with such people. I tell you, Mr. Editor, I have been at the temple and will undertake to be their guide; perfection.—why I am perfection, but they wont believe me—Have the enlightened Inhabitants of Calcutta a mind to be still more enlightened, let them come to me: but on recollection, as my house is at present very small and a little encumbered with the Apparatus of Transmutation, which work will soon be brought to the end, I think it would be better if I should go to them, or give them a meeting at the Play-House or Court House. To stay till I have finished the Palace for their reception the plan of which now lies before me, would be keeping them too long from happiness. When they are all assembled, the method I propose to\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-06-03/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15SFkV7wlE27S8ejRnIkg0QQ3T01O2EXe/view", "text": "follow is this as many of them must have engaged in Politics, Merchandise &c. &c. from whence it would be impossible to wean them so soon as I could wish of course they would not desire to set out immediately, I will impart my Qualities to them, so every man of them will become a model of perfection and consequently will be able to make his own way good. I am imformed they are the most pliant, docile set of people under-the-Sun! so much the better. I will be able to perfect them the sooner, and as about the time they will be properly qualified to guide them. I shall have compleated the Work. Politics, Merchandise, Business of what ever Denomination cannot then be pleaded as insurmountable objections, what is their end? Money. I will supply, them all. I shall meet them at the Play House on the sixth Day of June. In the mean time is there any of them that wish to have any questions in either Arts or sciences answered to their satisfaction let them propose it thro' your Vehicle of Intelligence. I must caution you Mr. Editor not to omit publishing this as you value the good of the Public Some people. I know are so foolish to think I am mad, but take my word for it I am not\nI am,\nMr. Editor, Your most obd.\nhumble Servant, TRISMIGISTUS.\n\nCALCUTTA\nA Party of Gentlemen set of a few Days ago for Beercool, they have on foot a scheme for supplying Midnapore with Salt Water Fish by means of a new constructed land Carriage, the invention is certainly laudable and as they expect to improve upon it, flatter themselves with the hopes of being able to present their friends in Calcutta, with fine herrings, mullet and Cod.\nA new Correspondent.\nP. S.\nI understand by a late Survey which has been taken of the Town that an innumerable quantity of male tanks or rather Puddles have been discovered in all the quarters inhabited by Natives. As nothing can more contribute to the unhealthiness of the Town than such a Nuisance, it is hoped that every thing of the kind will be remedied in the new plan on which it is said the black Town is to be rebuilt.\n\nContinued from our Last.\nTHE metamorphosis pleased me, the Hazard of Reputation, present maintenance and expectancy, all incurred to gratify Desire; yet it was all my own Act and Deed, and I would not have it understood that I condemn the Females, on the contrary, I and every resonable Man must admit the Masculine to be the Antidote and Destroyer of the Feminine; for my part I have Seduced many, and ( couched under the Disguise of honorable, and inviolate intentions ) have fraudulently obtaind the Essence of that Virtue, which cloathed in its native Purity and Innocence held, not the least Correspondence with Levity or lacivious Inclanations; and to the great shame of all mankind be it spoken, that the different Degrees are replete with different and distinct Villanies; the Men of Fashion, Figure and Fortune, termed the Beau Monde, boast of their Conquest and Victories obtained over the Fair, and as a Deed of Gallantry, glory in the ruin of their common Sister, The loss of their Character ( if in a state of servitude or Dependence ) disqualify them to continue their usual Method, or manner of living; and what more eligiable expedient could be used than to expose to sale, and Traffick that once inestimable jewel that had engaged Man to violate, captivate, and sully all its Beauties?\nTo be Continued.\n\nARRIVED.\nOn the 30th. of May the Hon'ble Companys Schooner, Industry Lieut. Murry who went with the St. Helina Stores, to Archin for the Ceres, but the Ceres had sail'd in Company with his Majestys Sloop Nymph, eight days before he Arrived at Archin, he found two Vessels in the Road from Pegue, one of them Commanded by Captain Gibson; the Alexander—Richeson and Jinney Smart had left that place. No news of any French Ships on that Coast, there is a Portaguse ship at Madras which left Lisbon Oct. last but I do not know of any letters from her.\n\nHIGH WATER at Calcutta from Saturday June, the 3d. to Saturday June, the 10th\nH. M.\n3 Saturday, at 3 48\n4 Sunday, 4 36\n5 Monday, 5 24\n6 Tuesday, 6 12\n7 Wednesday, 7 00\n8 Thursday, 7 48\n9 Friday, 8 36\n\nTo be SOLD.\nFOR Ready Money and Sicca Rupes by a Person that is obliged to leave this Climate on account of his bad state of health. An elegant budgrows with a Bed Room for 2 Cots and a large Dining Room in good repair elegantly painted and Draws but 7 inches Water will go from Berhampore to Calcutta every Month in the Year has a good Europe Anchor and Cable and every other Stores for Immediate Use, Likewise Hock a fine tuned Violin, and a beautiful Guitar. Canes, eligible Pocket Handkerchiefs Linnen for Shirts and sheets, Cosimbuzar stockings ready made shirts and stoks. Fine new Hyson Tea. An Eligible Silver Watch that may be call'd a complet time peice. Elegant pistols. Silver Mounted Cypher Seals, Watch Chains Gold Rings, set with a Most Brilliant Topaz, One Do. set with a Ruby, some Glass and China ware, Chairs and Couches with Madras Furniture the most Eligible, Shauls and a shaul Waistcoat two chair palanquins a Fly Palanquin an Eligible Hair cope, two Large China chests a brass Cannon and a camp cott. For further Particulars please to anquire or Direct for Mathew Stevenson at Mr. Lewis Geogre's Garden-House in Calkapore near Cossimbaazar.\n\nFor Privrte Sale.\nA New puckah built Garden-house situata on a very high spot of Groud at Russapuglah and next to the Gardens at present occupied by Simeon Droz Esq: from which it is seperated by a very fine sheet of Water.\nThat large and commodious House in the Loll-Baazor at present occupied by John Levitt Esq:\nThe large House adjoining to the above now occupied by Mr. John Carmichael. Further Particulars may be known on Application to Mr. Donald\nCalcutta 24th. May 1780\n\nTo be LET or SOLD.\nA New and Commodious upper room'd House consisting of a large Hall, two large Bed Chambers, two small ones and two Closets with a back stair case in one of them, the lower Apartments are good Godowns. There is also in the same Ground a small brick House well raised consisting of a Hall and three Bed Chambers with a Veranda all round.—Exclusive of these there are commodious Offices of every kind.\nThe House is pleasantly situated on a high Spot of Ground containing upwards of twenty Biggahs which are laid out in a Garden, just to the Northward of the Village of Sulky on the Bank of the Houghly river, of which it commands an Extensive prospect both up and down.\nAny person wishing to treat for the above Garden may be fully acquainted with particulars by applying to Mr. Claud Alexander.\n\nTo be LETT,\nTHE Garden-House belonging to Commodore Richardson delightfully situated at Ducansere beyond Barnagore to be entered on the 15th. June, For further particulars enquire of Mr. William Bondfield.\n\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given that on the 19th of June next there will be an Auction at Chinsura of Arrack and some other Liquors belonging to the DUTCH COMPANY. The Conditions will be mentioned at the Sale.\nChinsura the 30th. May, 1780.\n\nTO BE SOLD.\nBY Private Contract the Snow Augusta Burthen about Three hundred Tons now Lying off the late Mrs. Roff's Gaut, for Particulars Apply to Mr. Duncan in the China-Bazzar. As also the Snow Lydia Lately arrived from the Coast of Chorromandel Burthen about one hundred and fifty Tons, for Particulars to apply as above.\nCalcutta June 1st. 1780.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-06-03/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15SFkV7wlE27S8ejRnIkg0QQ3T01O2EXe/view", "text": "For Sale by Private Contract by Mr. GEORGE WILLIAMSON Vendu Master to the Hon'ble Company, Diamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones, set and unset. Pearls of various Sorts, Country and Town Houses, Book Cases of Mahogany, An Organ of 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with accompanyments. A Beautiful Stout Toorkay. Elegant useful and Ornamental Plate, French Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers, Old Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles French Brandy, and Brandy Fruits, West-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars, China Fruit and Flower Trees and Shrubs, A superb crane necked Europe Charriot, A handsome Phaeton imported by the Ganges. Sets of Chariot Harness.\n\nJUST IMPORTED,\nOn Ship FORT-WILLIAM,\nFrom Bussarah.\nA Beautiful assortment of large Pearls to be disposed by Mr. WILLIAMSON by Private Contract.\n———————————————————\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON's\nAUCTION ROOM,\nOLD-PLAY-HOUSE.\n\nWILL be sold by public Auction on Tuesday the 13th of June next ensuing precisely at noon. An upper Roomed House situate in the Loll Baazar opposite to Mr. Le Blanc's, having two Coach Houses and stabling for five Horses with suitable Offices. Also two new Houses and a Garden measuring about four Bigahs of Ground situate in the Loll Baazar at the back of Mr. Carmichael's Houses. A large Garden situate at sulky well stocked with Fruit Trees and measuring nearly forty Bigahs of Ground pleasantly seated on the Banks of the River, and presenting a beautiful Prospect of the Town of Calcutta. And a Garden situate to the Eastward of the Bytah Connah measuring nearly three Bigahs, well stocked with a variety of Fruit Trees. Any Person or Persons willing to purchase the above Premises by private Contract previous to the Day above mentioned are desired to apply to Mr. WILLIAMSON, Who is authorized by the Proprietors to treat for the same.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 per cent to be forfeited in case they do not Pay the amount of their Respective Purchases on or before the 23d. of the said Month of June next ensuing, as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a Re-sale. Possession will be given upon the Purchase Money being paid into Mr. WILLIAMSON's hands.\n\nTo be let and entered upon the first of June.\nA Large commodious Dwelling-House with convenient Out-houses and stabling now in the Occupation of the Calcutta Committie of Revunns and late the property of John Hannay Esq: The House has had a thorough repair, and several considerable Additions have been made to it, since it became the Property of the present Possessor For further Particulars enquire of Mr. Ramsae Hannay Lyon Buildings or Mr. William Jackson at Chirngee.\nCalcutta May, 5th, 1780.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA SLOOP Burthen about 25 Tons well found sails Rigging and Stores compleat.\nAlso an Europe 12 Oar'd Pinnace, with elegant Awning &c. compleat inquire of Mr. John Andrews, Old Fort.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA HANDSOME Chariot and Pair of well broke Horses. also a Phaeton and Harnesses. Inquire of Mrs. Marquet. Blond Laces English Silks and Gentlemens, Point Ruffles Inquire as above\n\nTo be SOLD.\nGlass for Windows of various Dimension.\nParchment, Buff Leather, Ising Glass from Petershugh, Fine sallad Oil, shell Lack, Arrack in Leagures, Porter, pale beer, and Cyder, Fresh Danish Claret, Do. Eng. claret, Coniac Brandy in bottles, English sweetmeats Hoffmans, broad cloth of diff. colonrs, Fine Cotten stockings, Ditto. Gloves, cambrick, Do. Handkerchiefs, Fine Dimity, Palumpores, English Hunting saddles, and 20 Pipes of exceeding rich old Maderia, price 400 Rupees per. Pipe.\nFor Particulars enquire at Mr Andrews Library.\n\nTo be SOLD,\nA very gentell Pair of Brilliant Diamond Dress Ear Rings, and sundry and some Diamond Rings single Stones, 6 to 8 Carets, lately arrived.\nInquire at the Circulating Library.\n\nHALL'S Repository for Horses and Carriages Conditions as follows.\nFOR every Horse 20. Rupees per Month every necessary and stabling found also trimed and giving exercise when required. For every four wheel Carriage standing and grease and Oyl found five Rupees per Month. For every two Wheel Carriage two and a half per Month. For stabling per Horse four Rupees per Month the Owner finding him Necessarys. For every pair of Horses breaking in for a Carriage Sixty Rupees, For use of breaking Carriage per Month twenty Rupees.\nHalls stables at the black Horse opposite the house of George Levius Esq; near the Tank.\n\nSTOLEN.\nON Friday Night a Gold Enameld Ladys WATCH with the Painting of the Graces awakening Cupid on the back of the inner Case, and a highly fininished Steel Chain with three Gold Seals and Trinkets, and a Gold Enamel'd Watch Key to it. One of the Seals was in shape of an Urn set with Rubies and Pearls, the Motto Fidele et Constant. It is requested if any Person offers the Watch or Trinkets for Sale, They may be stop'd, and Notice given to Mr. Guthrie Watch-maker in the Raddah Baazar, Or any Person who will bring any of them to Mr. Guthrie shall be handsomely rewarded.\nCalcutta 27th. May 1780.\n\nAt Mr. DUNCAN's\nAUCTION-ROOM.\nIN the China Baazar on Wednesday and Saturday the 7th. and 10th inst. by 10 o'Clock in the Morning will be exposed to Public Outcry the following Articles, viz.\nOld Madeira Wine, in Pipes and Bottles, and Bengal Rum in casks, and Bottles Fine Bengal sugar candy in half pickle Tubs, ditto in Half Maund Tubs, China sugar Candy in half pickle Tubs, Lustrings of difft. colours very elegant, Silver Plate consisting of, Bottle stands Bread Baskets Candlesticks Drinking Cups &c. &c. two eight Day Clocks, China Ribband broad and narrow, fresh imported do. Dimety, Lustring, Gold and Silver Lace very elegant Broad and Narrow, Statuary, Old Battavia Arrack in Leagures and ten Gallon Kegs, Fine Danish Claret, fresh imported, do. Hock do. Masulapatam snuff, Garden seeds of all sorts fresh imported from the Cape of Good-Hope, Danish and English Anchors stocked and unstocked, Round shot for three and six Pounders, Black Hats, Ebony Ink Stands-silver and Morrocco Twezer Cases, fine Madras Cambrick and Cuddalore Dimety, Square large Lanthrons Fine Large Pearls Vizacapatam Stockings, Gun Flints, coarse Long Cloth from Ingeram, Madras Chintz and Pallampores coarse and fine, Patna do. do. fine moccoa Coffee Just imported Sheating Boards, Cork Jackets, elegant Gold headed Canes, Bombay Black Wood arm Chairs, Europe Mahogany do. an Elegant Europe Bittle Box, covered with Shagreen silver Mounted, Ganjam Muslins, Upara do. Dacca Jamdanies, an elegant Fusil Masulapatam Barragusies, do. Turbands, Elegant China Jarrs and Beakers, Fine Hyson Tea in half Pecul chests, Just imported, do. and Bohea in Caddies, Bengal salt Beef, Prime Pieces in Tierces and half Tierces, Pork do. do. Hogs Faces do. Silk Carpets small and large, Fine Wax Candles, Velvet Hunting Caps.\nAnd a a variety of other Articles Many of the above Articles may be disposed of either by whole-sale or Retail.\nConditions as usual.\nCalcutta 1st. June 1780.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-06-03/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15SFkV7wlE27S8ejRnIkg0QQ3T01O2EXe/view", "text": "NOTICE,\nIS Hereby given that the Company's Sale of Copper will commence on Monday the 5th. day of June next infuing, at the Import Ware-House in the Old-Fort, and that on Wednesday following their Madeira will be sold. The Conditions will be published at the time and place of Sale.\n\nAt the Time and Place last expressed M. Williamson will put up to Public Auction by the desire of the Administrator, That large commodious dwelling House belonging to the Estate of the late Mr. Secretary Stewart situated between the Revenue Council House and that very lately occupied by the Calcutta Committee, some time inhabited by Mr. David Anderson President of the said Committee, and since by Mr. Manington from Bencoolen. The House consists of a Hall, six Chambers and a Verando, and has suitable offices, Coach House and Stabling, with two Large Godowns detached From the House. The whole Premises contain one Bigah and fifteen Cottahs of Ground, The Title Deeds are lodged with Mr. Williamson for the inspection of those who may wish to become Purchasers.\n\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchaser to bind himself under a Penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited in case he does not pay the Amount of the Purchase Money within ten days from the day of Sale, as well as for the making good all deficiences and expences that may arise by the Premises being resold. Calcutta 26th. May 1780\n\nCALCUTTA PRICE CURRENT,\nfor the Month of May 1780.\n\nALLUM 6 R per M.\nBroad Cloth Aurora 98 per piece\nD. D. Midling 110 per do.\nD. D. Superfine 200 per do.\nCourse Green 65 per do\nMidling do. 75 per do.\nFine do. 125 per do.\nCourse Yellow 100 per do.\nMidling do. 105 per do.\nFine do. 150 per do.\nCourse Blue 74 per do,\nMidling do. 80 per do,\nFine do. 175 per do.\nCourse Black 65 per do.\nMidling do. 60 per do.\nFine do. 150 per do.\nCourse White 65 per do.\nMidling do. 80 per do.\nFine do. 150 per do.\nPurpits 3 Covs. broad,\nRed do. 50 per do.\nBlack do. 45 per do.\nYellow do. 45 per do.\nWhite do. 45 per do.\nBlue do. 45 per do.\nGreen do. 45 per do.\nOrange do. 60 per do.\nPurpits 2 Covs. broad,\nRed do. 27 per do.\nBlack do. 15 per do.\nYellow do. 27 per do.\nWhite do. 20 per do.\nBlue do. 26 per do.\nGreen do. 24 per do.\nOrange do. 40 per do.\n\nChino beads 60 per M.\nBlack do. 40 per do.\nBlue do. 40 per do\nRed do. 60 per do.\nWhite do. 40 per do.\nGreen do. 35 per do.\nYellow do. 40 per do.\nCopper Dutch Japan 55 S. R. per do.\nDo. English in sheets 53 C. R. per do.\nDo. Do. plate 48 per do.\nCotten 18 8 per M.\nDo. Second sort 18 per do.\nCoral Faur 3 per each Sac. Weight\nMungu 1 8 Do. do.\nNem 9\nCochinial 16 per Seer\nCoffee 35 per mau\nCinnamon 20 per Seer\nCloves 7 per Do.\nCamphire 50 per mau\nCanvas English 35 per piece\nDo. Danish 28 per Do.\nChina Dammer 3 per mau\nCountry do. 2 per Do.\nFrench Gold Thread 1 14 per each Sac. Weight\nDo. Silver do. 1 10 per Do.\nEnglish Gold Thread 1 12 per do. do.\nDo. Silver do. 1 10 per do. do.\nMale Chank 1st. Sort 60 per Rd.\nDo. do. 2d. 50 per Hd.\nDo. do. 3d. 25 per Do\nDo. do. 4th. 5 per Do.\nFemale Chank 1st. sort 50 per do.\nDo. do. 2d. 40 per do.\nDo. do. 3d. 2 per do.\nCowries Maldivia 14 per mau.\nDo. Pattah 64 Poun per 1 Rup,\nHoataul Lucknow 23 per Maund\nDo. Tubky 14 per do.\nIron Europe flate 11 per do.\nDo. do. Bear 10 per do.\nDo. Balasor hook 6 4 per do.\nDo. Berboom hook 5 per do.\nJute 2 8 per do.\nLead 13 13 per do.\nLinseed Oil 30 per do.\nMadeira Comp. S. R. 450 per Pipe\nTooteuague thin 14 8 per do.\nDo thick 13 12 per do.\nNutmegs 4 per seer\nWhite Nankeen 27 per Corge\nBrown do. 24 per do.\nPitch 40 per Barrell\nPepper Malabar 24 per Maund\nDo. Curchie 26 per do.\nPelongs 6 per piece\nPorter 150 per Cask\nRattans Malacca 14 Ans. per Hund.\nCanes 20 per do.\nRed-Woob 3 10 per Mau.\nSalt Coast 68 per do.\nDo Country 88 per do.\nSandal-Wood 25 per M.\nSaffron 11 per seer\nTea 100 per box\nTin Small 29 per M.\nDo. Large 27 per do.\nVermillion Europe 3 4 per seer\nWax Pegue 44 per M.\nDo Malaca 32 per do.\nWhite Lead 20 per M.\nQuick Silver China 2 10 per sear\nMuggadooties 30 R. per Corge\nLump lack 20 R. per M.\nStick do.\n\nCountry Produce.\nBeetlenut S. R. 12 per M.\nBable Trees large 5 per each Tree\nGram Boot 1 4 per M.\nDo Muscolly 1 4 per do.\n\nCharcoal 10 per\nCholk 7 per\nCommon Seed 8 per\nCow Tail White 120 per\nChunam Stone 55 per H.\nDo. do. 50 per do.\nGunies 12 pe H.\nGhee 6 8 per\nDo. 12 per\nGurrahs 38 per pi\nGinger 2 per\nJaggree Lump 3 per\nLong Pepper 7 per\nCotorah Jaggre 1 8 per\nOil Mustard 5 8 per\nMatt 6 per H.\nDo. Small 4 per\nCoconut Oil 8 per\nWheat 18 per\nDo. second 14 per\nDo. third 11 per\nPatna Opium 500 per c\nPurneah do. 440 per\nBogilpore do. 250 per\nRuogpore do. 250 per\n3 Letters Raw Silk Cossimbuzar 7 4 Seer,\n2 Letters do. do. Radnagore 8 1 2\nSalt Petre 64 per\nSalt Petre 2d. 58 per\nRungpore Silk 7\nSugar Benares 7 8 per\nDo. Rungpore 7 per\nShell Lack 20 per\nTurmerick 4 per\nTincal 20 per\nDo. 2d. 14 per\nTobac Hidgely 5 per\nDo. Corchara 3 per\nWax Bengal 47 per\nWood Oil 10 per\nRice fourth 15 3 per\nDo. third 16 per\nDo. second 14 per\nDo. first 18 per\nExchange on Madrar 370 A. R. 100 Pagodas.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nTHAT House belonging to JOHN PENDRED SCOTT and now rented to Mr. PERRIN Situated betwixt the new House at present possessed by the Governor Gen built by the late Lieut. Col Fortnom. And the House now inha ted by Brigadier Gen. Stibbert and ly by Mr. Hurst. Any Gentleme willing to treat for the above may K the Terms by application to Mr. C Alexander.\n\nOn Saturday the 10th. June nex\nAT 10 o'Clock in the Foren will be put up for Sale by bu Outcry at Fredericksnagore, and when acceptable Offer should be m a Garden-House situated at this P by the River side, appertaining to Fenwick Esq: The House consi a Hall, two Rooms and a Verando besides 3 straw Godowns. The gr is in Circumference 9 Biggahs. wise will be put up for sale a sp Ground 3 Cottahs near the Bauzar likewise belonging to John Fen Esq. The Auction to be held at Francois Levras House here, wher Conditions will be published. Fredericksnagore 20th. May 1\nC. Dantzielt Auctions Dire\n\nCALCUTTA: Printed by J. A. HICKY First. and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-06-10", "date": "1780-06-10", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-06-10/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15QTP-2iWujTurg2asHUEl9gbcg_jV1jN/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None,\n\nFrom Saturday June, 3d. to Saturday June, 10th 1780. [No. XX]\n\nBENGAL.\nExtract of a Letter from Caunpore the 28th May 1780.\n\nI HAVE nothing to relate to you from these parts but an account of a most terrible storm that happened here the 16th Inst. accompany'd by a dreadful Fire. It began about half past two in the Day, and continued until four without the smallest intermission, and exhibited the most horrible scene that I ever beheld, and can only be compared to what may be expected at the general Conflagration. It was as dark I think as ever I remember it any one Night of my life, and nothing was there to be seen but Fire and Lightning; whole Choppers of an immense size were carried up into the Air all in Flames. It consumed sixteen Bungalaws belonging to the different Gentlemen who did not save the smallest Article, besides God-owns, Stables and other small Buildings with Horses, Bullocks Camels, &c. &c. and there was scarcely a Boat on the River that escaped either sinking or being dashed to pieces against the Shore.—The poor black Troops have suffered much by it and their situation is now truely miserable, they being only on half Batta—Pro-vissions of all Sorts a hundred per cent dearer than within the Provinces, and they are always kept three Months in Arrears, so that being obliged to borrow from mercenary usurers at an exorbitant interest for their daily subsistence, it reduces their pay to a very small pittance indeed, and makes the field station which was formerly their happiness to obtain, now the severest scourge to them.\n\nBy Letters from the COAST.\nIT'S reported that Captain James Bracey in the Ship Betsey is taken by the Niars and carried into a River at Mutingar between Tilacherry and Callicut; It's supposed he went there for Papper and they had detained him ashore as the Niars about Tilacherry are yet very troublesome and must be spurr'd on by Hyder as the Prince of that Country and the Cotiootes are Tributary to him; There is no great Fear but she will be delivered up again after the Rains, the Moonsoon is now set in, she cannot get out; The Betsey must be taken in this manner as they have no Marine, by last Accounts from the Mallabar Coast, by a Person who left Hyder's service we learn that Hyder has at different Ports no less than twelve Ships of War Building one of them at Annore and almost ready for lanching will carry 50 Guns.\n\nThe Portguse Ship arrived at Madras left Lisbon the latter end of Oct. last; At that time the English and French Fleets were in port; and that the Dutch was going to send England 12 Ships of the Line, and Russia 25; The English Cruizers and Privateers was very successfull on the Spanish coast, and made several very Valuable Prises, some of them had been brought into Lisbon, And that the Warwick of 50 Guns 350 Men Capt. Snake Hammond in his way to Gibralter had taken a French Ship called the Salitaire of 64 and 537 Men commanded by Capt. Le. Teber after an Engagement of 7 Glasses and carried her safe into Gibralter. The Warwick had only 17 men Killed and 5 wounded the French lost their Captain 53 Killed 107 Wounded 22 died of their Wounds before they got into port; the Pearl Frigate in Her passage from Gibralter to Lisbon where she was comming to take the convoy for England took a Spanish Ship Pierced for 60 Guns had but 24 Guns mounted; she is a fine new Ship she was on her passage to Cales, from Carthagina where she had been Launched, called the St. Michael.\n\nThe Ferret Sloop of War, from the West-Indies which brought the News of the loss of the Island of Granada; fell in with a French privateer off the Eddystone called the Le Lutine of 22 Guns and carried her into Spithed; the Ferret brings Account that the Inhabitants of the Granada being mostly French would not, turn out to oppose the Enemie but gave them every Intelligence and assistance, it's hoped the Island will be once more in our hands and they will suffer as they Richly deserve it; the Island of St. Dominico was given away in the same manner. Admiral Rodney Sail'd from Plymouth 1st. of Sept. for the West-Indies, with a strong squadron and 2 Regiments under the command of Gen. Melvil; In a hard Gale of wind a French frigate called the Comete of 32 Guns was lost on the Wolf rock, only the Boatswain and 3 men saved.\n\nSeveral Wrecks has been discovered near the Lizard and, about the Lands-end. The Boatswain says that the Cammelle of 36 Guns the Broglio of 32 and the Marquis de La Chartres of 12 Guns was in Company when the Gale begun he saw the latter with her Main Mast gone about one hour before they struck, and thinks they all must have shared the same fate.\n\nCALCUTTA\nMonday Last.\n\nBEING the King's Birth Day, the Morning was ushered in with the firing of the great Guns from the New Fort accompanyed by several Vollies of small Arms, and the Hon'ble Governor General gave a very elegant, Entertainment to the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Presedency the grand Hall was finely Illuminated, and the whole seemed much enlivened, by an excellent Band of Musick, there were present the Hon'ble the Governor Gen. and Lady, the Lords, the Kings Judges and Ladies, and several other Persons of Rank and Distinction the Ladies were all dressed with ease and elegance, and the Evening concluded with a Ball, which was opened by Col. Morgan. And the Governor General's Lady.\n\nA Poor Woman who gets her lively-hood by selling of flowers, was suddenly taken in labour at the House of an Armenian and at which place she was safely delivered of two fine Boys much owing to the humanity of the Mistress of the house, who rendered her every assistance in her power the Children are likely to do well.\n\nOn Monday last two Burrs loaded with straw took fire after the following manner, they were both lashed together as usal on those occasions, and were at an Anchor, the Tide being full against them a dead corps drove between them and there stuck, a lighted lamp having been put into a Cuggeree pot which was set a float from one of the Gauts where the Gentoo's Wash drove also between the two Burrs, the corps stopped it and the loose Straw which hung down from the Burrs took fire before it was discovered; the Crews of the Burrs being asleep one Man was lost in attempting to swim to the shore, and the straw and both the Burrs were entirely destroy'd.\n\nWe learn that the Dutch at Batavia has fitted out four 60 Guns Ship and are fully Manned, but for what service it's not known.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-06-10/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15QTP-2iWujTurg2asHUEl9gbcg_jV1jN/view", "text": "On Monday last the Chariot of Sam Chucker butty a Sarcar was drove over a poor man in the Suba-Baazar and killed him on the spot, the poor Man has left a Wife and two helpless Children, and the matter we hear has been hushed up for twenty Rupees. Query, is not the Charriot and Horses in such a case forfeited to to the Lord of the Mannor. Happy must be the fate of Europeans in a very few years, when at this present period they will dispute the passage with you, and if you don't immediately get out of their way their servants will abuse your bearers in the most insolent manner, calling them every Name they think proper.\n\nOn Wednesday Evening last during the time of the High wind a passage Boat with fifteen passengers was overset a little this side of Chitpore and three of them were lost.\n\nA few Nights ago, four men Armed entered the House of a Moor-man near Churingee and carried off his Daughter, a very handsome Moor Girl whose Husband is now at sea.\n\nWe are informed that the COMPANY's Madeira Wine, sold last Wednesday, from 550 to 630 and was principally purchased by William Watts Esq: on Commission.\n\nMadras 14 May 1780. The Prime Europe Ship Captain Dundass is arrived at Madras from Bombay. gives an account that the Mahratts destroy'd all the Country round Col. Goddards Army but will not offer to look at him. We hear that the Dutch Ship which carried the passengers taken in the Osterly from the Cape is lost on Flushing and several of the passengers and Crew perish'd.\n\nThe 5th. of June, Mrs. Antonio gave a very Grand Ball at her house the Company was very splendid and the House well lighted the Company did not break up till Morning.\n\nMadras 16th May 1780. Since I Wrote you last we have got Accounts that as soon as Captain Bracey landed the Niars took him Prisoner then manned several Doneys the people was Armed with Muskets and Lances, but the Officer on board seeing the Boats come off in that manner defended himself and kept them from boarding weighd Anchor and got safe into Tilacherry Roads and was there when the last Accounts came away but it's thought she will lay the rains in Burapatnam River in the Company's districts.\n\nArrived in Town Henry Cottrell Esq; Governor of Dacca, and was present at the Entertainment given by the Governor General in Honor of his Majestys birth day. Also Mr. and Mrs. Wood of the same place.\n\nOn Tuesday last Sir John and Lady Day set off for Chinsura with a grand Retinue, on a Visit to his Excellency Governor Ross.\n\nThe Coachman of Henry Richardson Esq; one of the Audaulet Councellors dropt down Dead suddenly on Sunday last at Chinsura just as he was mounting the Box.\n\nWe Hear there are several treaties of Marriage on foot which promise the Supremest felicity.— The consumation of which is postponed only till the weather is a few Degrees cooler.\n\nFrom the many sudden Deaths which have happen'd lately, Gentlemen should be extreamly cautious not to eat too freely, during the continuance of the intence heat.--- The Surgeon of an Indiaman expired in the street after eating a hearty dinner of Beef the Thermomiter was at 98.\n\nWe are informed that two of the private Men belonging to the Aritillery, who served the Guns the Kings Birth Day, are since dead owing to the intence heat of the Weather, one of which died that night the other the next morning\n\nDied. A few Days ago Mr. Thompson, a Cadate.\n\nOn Saturday Night last died one of the Invalids belonging to the Old Fort. And a Sunday another was found dead in the street. their deaths are supposed to be owing to the great quantity, of new Piarh Arrack which they drank.\n\nDEATHS at MADRAS\n\nMAY the 7th. Were intered the Remains of Mrs. Mary Powney upwards of one Hundred Years of Age the Relict of Capt. Powney Commander of a Ship out of Madras and the oldest resident there.--- The 10th. Mr. John Spratt the Oldest Surgeon Resident, not in the Company's service. Tho. More Esq: Secretary to Admiral Hughes and Agent Victualer of his Majesties Fleet. A.\n\nMay 1780. Arrivals at Madras and Departures.\n\n5th 8th SHIP Favourite, Parks for China. Do. Success Galley, Fenwick Do 11th Ship Prince, James Scott, Malacca, &c. &c.\n\nA R R I V A L S.\n\n11th 12th SHIP Sacramento De Souza from Lisbon, Do. Prime, J. Dundass Eng. and Bombay, 12th do. Cartier, Watson, Bombay. 16 do. Eloisa, Lockyer, Do. 16th Superbe, M. W. Admiral Sir Edward Hughes. Exeter, Com. Richd. King, Esq; Worcester, M. W. George Talbot, Esq; Eagle, do. Riddall Esq; Burford, Do. Pet. Rainier, Esq; Sea Horse Frigate, Alex. Panton, Esq; 16th Sartine, D. Me. Cloy.\n\nHIGH WATER at Calcutta from Saturday June, the 17th to Saturday June, the 17th H. M.\n10 Saturday, at 9 24\n11 Sunday, 10 12\n12 Monday, 10 00\n13 Tuesday, 11 48\n14 Wednesday, 12 36\n15 Thursday, 1 24\n16 Friday, 2 12\n\nContinued from our Last.\n\nTHE Merchandise is not prohibited, and if warranted inviolate, the Resentment is surely Equitable, are they not concientiously blameless that excercise a Trade or calling among the very Species from whom they learned it? or have they not an undoubted Right to live by that Acquisition, which incapacitates them to look another way, yet I realy belive the most common Prostitute under the face of Heaven however Tranquil may seem her Countenance, in Secret mourns her unhappy Lot, and envying the seat of Virtue, wishes she had been Chaste; How mean then, how inglorious, or rather how infamous must be the Declaration of a Dying Man that admits of Free Agency, and Supposes himself a Capital Pillar, to charge his ruin on a weak unguarded Woman? yet it is almost general without an Exception, that all men forced out of this World, have raised all its lustre, which from the Sacred Casket they have stolen, and endeavour to extenuate their Guilt, and exonorate their Consciencies, by proclaiming Females the absolute cause of their Destruction. Shew me a Woman base in Practice and Principle, And debased in Character, and if I don't convince you that man has Solemnly manumized and married that frame to join Issue in the Conjecture; If I do how unpardonable is it to challenge Abhorrence, as an Attonment for their Crimes, the very Object they have worked to frailty? Can there a man be select'd in a thousand that has not used false flatering Arguments, lies and Oaths to quench an Iniquitous carnal Fire at the expence of the everlasting Happiness of the innocent Creature since fully beloved? and shall they afterwards so far derogate from their boasted Superiority, as to admit of Conquerors defaming the vanquished Victor, and tax them with Blood? Tis a Sham full scandalous excuse at any Hour abstracted from the last.\n\nTo be Continued.\n\nMr. EDITOR,\n\nLED by the hand of Fate from Christendom to the Land of Pagons, and transported from the North of great Britain to the South of Bengal, it appears to me, my former and present manners differ, nearly in the same degree, as the the two climates; and that the Oriental Morality differs from the Hyperborean, as much as heat from cold, and darkness from Light. It is not for me to determine which is best or worse. While I remain in this Paradisal region, it is sufficient that I conform, to it's Customs; never affecting singularity, and keeping in mind the maxim of the Apostle, \"Cum Romæ, Romanus eris\", which, to apply to my own case, I would construe, \"While you are in Paradise be an Angel.\"--- Upon these Principles, and not from any Respect I bear to Mahomed, I make it my Practise, which I beg leave to recommend to other good Christians, in the Heat of the Day to seek the Solid shade, when Thirst is troublesome to quaff at the limpid fountains of Ice, and as often as possible, to repose upon the Bosom of the Virgins of Paradise fair as the Lily and sweeter than Jessamine.\n\nORIENTALIS.\n\nTO BE SOLD.\n\nAT the Large Godowns opposite the Portuguefe Church. A Quantity of the Companys Madeira Wine purchased at the Sales of last Year Wax Candles (in Boxes) of a straw Colour.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-06-10/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15QTP-2iWujTurg2asHUEl9gbcg_jV1jN/view", "text": "For Sale by Private Contract by\nMr. GEORGE WILLIAMSON Ven-\ndu Master to the Hon'ble Company,\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other Preci-\nous Stones, set and unset.\nPearls of various Sorts,\nCountry and Town Houses,\nShip Book Cases of Mahogany,\nAn Organ of 12 Barrels which per-\nforms several of Handel's Concertoes\nwith accompanyments.\nA Beautiful Stout Toorkay.\nElegant useful and Ornamental Plate,\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Can-\ndles and Tapers,\nOld Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles\nFrench Brandy, and Brandy Fruits,\nWest-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nChina Fruit and Flower Trees and\nShrubs,\nA superb crane necked Europe Char-\nriot,\nA handsome Phaeton imported by the\nGanges.\nSets of Chariot Harness.\n\nMr. WILLIAMSON.\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the public\nthe sale of Houses advertised in\nthe Gazette of Saturday last by Mr.\nWILLIAMSON, to be on Tuesday\nnext is obliged to be postponed by\nreason of Mr. WILLIAMSON's at-\ntendance being required at the Assizes.\n\nJUST IMPORTED,\nOn Ship FORT-WILLIAM,\nFrom Bussarah.\nA Beautiful assortment of large\nPearls to be disposed of by Mr.\nWILLIAMSON by Private Contract.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nFOR Ready Money and Sicca Rup's\nby a Person that is obliged to leave\nthis Climate on account of his bad\nstate of health. An elegant budgrow\nwith a Bed Room for 2 Cots and a\nlarge Dining Room in good repair\nelegantly painted and Draws but 7 in-\nches Water, will go from Berhampore to\nCalcutta every Month in the Year has\na good Europe Anchor and Cable and\nevery other Stores for Immediate Use,\nLikewise Hock a fine toned Violin,\nand a beautiful Guitar. Canes, eligi-\nble Pocket Handkerchiefs Linen\nfor Shirts and sheets, Cosimbuzar\nstockings ready made shirts and stocks.\nFine new Hoyson Tea. An Eligible\nSilver Watch that may be call'd a com-\nplet time peice. Elegant pistols. Silver\nMounted Cypher Seals, Watch Chains\nGold Rings, set with a Most Brilliant\nTopaz, One Do. set with a Ruby,\nsome Glass and China ware, Chairs\nand Couches with Madras Furniture\nthe most Eligible Shauls and a shaul\nWaistcoat, two chair palanquins, a Fly\nPalanquin an Eligible Hen coope, two\nLarge China chests a brass Cannon\nand a Camp cott. An Eligible small 6\nOar'd Budgerow that has 21 Venetian\nWindows, with seats wide enough to\nlay on, and 14 People can sit on the seats\nand Lockers that will contain 50 Dozen\nof Liquor. For further Particulars\nplease to enquire or Direct for Mathew\nStevenson at Mr. Lewis Gego's Gar-\nden-House in Calkapore near Cossim-\nbaazar.\n\nSTOLEN.\nON Friday Night a Gold Enameld\nLadys WATCH with the Paint-\ning of the Graces awakening Cupid on\nthe back of the inner Case, and a high-\nly finnished Steel Chain with three\nGold Seals and Trinkets, and a Gold\nEnamel'd Watch Key to it. One of\nthe Seals was in shape of an Urn set\nwith Rubies and Pearls, the Motto\nFidele et Constant. It is requested if\nany Person offers the Watch or Trin-\nkets for Sale, They may be stop'd, and\nNotice given to Mr. Guthrie Watch-\nmaker in the Raddah Baazar. Or any\nPerson who will bring any of them to\nMr. Guthrie shall be handsomely re-\nwarded.\nCalcutta 27th. May 1780.\n\nMr. SOUBISE.\nBEGS leave to inform the Gent.\nof the settlement, that he has left\nMr. Le Gallais's and now keeps his\nSchool at the Harmonic, where he at-\ntends, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sa-\nturdays, from seven in the Morning till\nhalf past Ten o'Clock.\n\nFor Private Sale.\nA New puckah built, Garden-house\nsituate on a very high spot of\nGround at Russapuglah and next to the\nGardens at present occupied by Simeon\nDroz Esq: from which it is seperated\nby a very fine sheet of Water.\nThat large and commodious House\nin the Loll-Baazor at present occupied\nby John Levitt Esq:\nThe large House adjoining to the a-\nbove now occupied by Mr. John Char-\nmichael. Further Particulars may be\nknown on Application to Mr. Donald\nCalcutta 24th. May 1780\n\nTo be SOLD.\nTHAT House belonging to Mr.\nJOHN PENDRED SCOTT,\nand now rented to Mr. PERRING,\nSituated betwixt the new House at pre-\nsent possessed by the Governor General\nbuilt by the late Lieut. Colonel\nFortnom. And the House now inhabi-\nted by Brigadier Gen. Stibbert and late-\nly by Mr. Hurst. Any Gentleman\nwilling to treat for the above may Know\nthe Terms by application to Mr. Claud\nAlexander.\n\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given that on Wednesday\nthe 14th Inst. by 10 o'Clock in the\nForenoon at Mr. DUNCAN's\nAUCTION ROOM, in the China Baazar,\nwill be sold by Public out-cry a large\nAssortment of elegant Gold and Silver\nBrocades.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves un-\nder a Penalty of twenty per Cent to be\nforfeited in case they do not pay the A-\nmount of their respective Lots and clear\nout within ten days of the day of Sale,\nand to make good any loss that may be\nsustained by a re-sale, also to pay\nGodown Rent over and above the afore-\nmention'd time. The sale to be in Sicca\nRupees.\nCalcutta June 7th 1780.\n\nMr. DUNCAN.\nBEGS leave to inform the Public\nthat He has an Outcry on Wednes-\nday and Saturday every week, when\nGoods of all sorts will be exposed for\nSale; The Outcry to begin at 10\no'Clock in the forenoon.----His whole-\nsale and Retail Godown will be kept\nopen every day (Sundays Excepted) from\n7 o'Clock in the morning, till 2 in the\nafternoon and from 4 to 6 o'Clock in\nthe Evening, for the receiving and dis-\nposing of Goods of all sorts by Private\nContract, Whole-sale and Retail.\nN. B. A List of the Goods for Pub-\nlic Outcry may be seen any time before\nthe Sale, If any thing particular early\nNotice will be given.\nChina-Baazar Calcutta June 7th 1780.\n\nSTOLEN.\nON The evening of the 8th Instant\na white and Liver coloured poin-\nter Bitch, answering to the Name of\nJuno. She had on a coarse Country\nmade Leather collar and was picked up\nin the neighbourhood of Le Gallais's\nTavern. Whoever brings her to the\nPrinter shall receive a Reward of 2 Gold-\nMohurs and no questions asked, but\nshould any person be detected in at-\ntempting to secret her, he shall be\nprosecuted to the utmost Rigour of the\nLaw.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA SLOOP, Burthen about 25\nTons well found sails Rigging and\nstores compleat;\nAlso an Europe 12 Oar'd Pinnace,\nwith elegant Awning &c. compleat in-\nquire of Mr. John Andrews, Old Fort.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA HANDSOME Chariot and\nPair of well broke Horses. also a\nPhaeton and Harnesses. Inquire of\nMrs. Marquet. Blond Laces. English\nSilks and Gentlemens, Point Ruffles\nInquire as above.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nGlass for Windows of various Dimen-\nsions.\nParchment\nBuff Leather,\nIsing Glass from\nPetersbugh,\nFine sallad Oil,\nshell Lack,\nArrack in Leagures,\nPorter, pale beer,\nand Cyder,\nFresh Danish Clar-\net,\nDo. Eng. Claret,\nConiac Brandy in\nbottles,\nEnglish sweetmeats\nHoffmans,\nbroad cloth of diff.\ncolours,\nFor Particulars enquire at Mr\nAndrews Library.\nand 20 Pipes of\nexceeding rich old\nMaderia, price\n400 Rupees per.\nPipe.\nFine Cotten stoc-\nkings,\nDitto. Gloves,\ncambrick,\nDo. Handker-\nchiefs,\nFine Dimity,\nPalampores,\nEnglish Hunting\nsaddles;\n\nTo be SOLD,\nA very genteel Pair of Brilliant Dia-\nmond Dress Ear Rings, and sundry\nand some Diamond Rings single Stones,\n6 to 8 Carets, lately arrived.\nInquire at the Circulating Library.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-06-10/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15QTP-2iWujTurg2asHUEl9gbcg_jV1jN/view", "text": "**POET's CORNER.**\n\nMr. Hicky.\nSIR.\nBy inserting in your Poets Corner the following trifles, oblige\nYour Correspondent,\nSelim.\n\nEpigram on a scolding Wife.\nMILLS, Wheels and Hammers lay aside your noise,\nFor ye are whispers to my spouses voice:\nShe drowns the noise of Mills, of Wheels, of hammer's\nI wish that She would drown herself G—d D—m her.\n\nOn LOVE.\nLOVE's no irregular desire.\nNo sudden start of raging pain,\nWhich in a moment grows a fire,\nAnd in a moment cools again.\nNot found in the sad Sonneteer,\nThat sings of Darts, despair, and Chains;\nAnd, by whose dismal verse 'tis clear,\nHe wants not heart alone, but Brains.\nNo --- Love is something so divine,\nDescription wou'd but make it less:\n'Tis what I know, but can't define;\n'Tis what I feel, but can't express.\n\nOn MARRIAGE.\nIN Wedlock are two happy days allow'd\nA Wife in wedding Sheets, and in her Shroud;\nHow can a Marriage State, then, be occurst'd,\nWhen the last day's as happy as the first.\n\nA Tradesman in London having some words in a Tiff with his Wife she took Pen Ink and Paper, and laying them on the Bellows composed and Wrote the following Song.\n\n1.\nI Write to true Briton's, I mean not the Men\nBut to Women of Spirit to do all they can,\nTo stand for their rights, as they would for their lives,\nAnd prove to the World that they are true British Wives.\nDerry down, &c.\n\n2.\nMay each Girl that wants spirit be wed to a Churl,\nLet such be insiped, and Stupidly dull,\nBe grave and look Gloomy, till you can provoke.\nSome Chat that may end in an innocent Joke.\n\n3.\nShall we tamely to turbulent spouses submit,\nWho only find fault because they think fit,\nWhen my husband turns turk and can prove I've no soul,\nI'll be blindly obedient, nor dare to Controul.\n\n4.\nSince our Men are great heroes and Conquer their foes,\nShall we Women want Courage one man to oppose.\nSince our Sires and our offspring, can fight one to ten,\nLet's prove ourselves worthy of brave British Men.\n\n5.\nIn ages long past, from a great Eastern King,\nThat woman was strongest good proof I can bring,\nThen if we, with a British King plac'd on the throne,\nWon't stand for our rights, we deserve to have none.\n\n6.\nLet's be heroines all and stand up for the truth,\nGrave matron, fine lady, poor women, or youth,\nIf we're wrong, let us own it, but if we are right,\nCry freedom and Property with all our might,\n\n7.\nThen all act like Sarah, and you will be prais'd,\nBe never affrighted, nor ever amaz'd;\nBut stand for your rights as you would for your lives,\nThat your Husbands may know when they've got British Wives.\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail.\nAT the Red Godown in the Radda Baazar, the following Articles, viz.\nSALT PORK, in Tierces containing 50 Pieces of 6lb each.\nMess PORK in half Tierces, containing 37 Pieces of 4lb each.\nHOGS FACES, containing 25 and half Heads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best sort in Tubs of half Picul each.\nSOFT SUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds.\nRUM, in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADEIRA WINE of 4 Years Old, in Pipes.\nTEA, best sort, in a Box containing two Canisters.\nWAX CANDLES,\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars had from Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. TOUCHET'S. March 11, 1780.\n\nHALL'S Repository for Horses and Carriages Conditions as follows.\nFOR every Horse 20 Rupees per Month every necessary and stabling found also trimed and giving exercise when required. For every four wheel Carriage standing and grease and Oyl found five Rupees per Mouth. For every two Wheel Carriage two and a half per Month. For stabling per Horse four Rupees per Month the Owner finding him Necessarys. For every pair of Horses breaking in for a Carriage Sixty Rupees. For every Horse selling five per Cent. For use of breaking Carriage per Month twenty Rupees.\nHalls stables at the black Horse opposite the house of George Levius Esq: near the Tank.\n\nTO BE SOLD.\nBY Private Contract the Snow Augusta Burthen about Three hundred Tons now Lying off the late Mrs. Ross's Gaut, for Particulars Apply to Mr. Duncan in the China-Baazar. As also the Snow Lydia Lately arrived from the Coast of Choromandel Burthen about one hundred and fifty Tons, for Particulars to apply as above.\nCalcutta June 1st. 1780.\n\nTo be LETT,\nTHE Garden-House belonging to Commodore Richardson delightfully situated at Ducanfore beyond Barnagore to be entered on the 15th. June. For further particulars enquire of Mrs. William Bondfield.\n\nNOTICE.\nIS Hereby given that on the 15th of June next there will be an Auction at Chinsura of Arrack and some other Liquors belonging to the DUTCH COMPANY. The Conditions, will be mentioned at the Sale.\nChinsura the 30th May, 1780.\n\nTo be LET or SOLD.\nA New and Commodious upper room'd House consisting of a large Hall, two large Bed Chambers, two small ones and two Closets with a back stair case in one of them, the lower Apartments are good Godowns. There is also in the same Ground a small brick House well raised consisting of a Hall and three Bed Chambers with a Veranda all round.—Exclusive of these there are commodious Offices of every kind.\nThe House is pleasantly situated on a high Spot of Ground containing upwards of twenty Biggahs which are laid out in a Garden, just to the Northward of the Village of Sulky on the Bank of the Houghly river, of which it commands an Extensive prospect both up and down.\nAny person wishing to treat for the above Garden may be fully acquainted with particulars by applying to Mr. Claud Alexander.\n\nOn Saturday the 17th. June next.\nAT 10 o'Clock in the Forenoon will be put up for Sale by public Outcry at Fredericksnagore, and sold when acceptable Offer should be made, a Garden-House situated at this Place by the River side, appertaining to John Fenwick Esq: The House consists of a Hall, two Rooms and a Verando and besides 3 straw Godowns. The ground is in Circumference 9 Biggahs. Likewise will be put up for sale a spot of Ground 3 Cottahs near the Baazar here likewise belonging to John Fenwick Esq. The Auction to be held at Mr. Francois Levras House here, where the Conditions will be published.\nFradericksnagore 20th. May 1780.\nC. Duntzfelt Auctions Director.\nCalcutta 10th June 1780.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY First. and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-06-17", "date": "1780-06-17", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-06-17/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15oD46viFO_N5xyi1ZkulINYZhDyJNwyr/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None,\n\nFrom Saturday June, 10th to Saturday June, 17th 1780. [No. XXI]\n\nFOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.\nExtract of a Letter from LONDON,\nSept. the 30th 1779.\nTWENTY Ships will be taken up for all India, this season nine only are yet stationed of which the following is a list.\nRoyal Charlotta, Jos. Cotton, St Helina Bombay and China.\nStormont, J. Rogers, Chi. direct.\nD. Portland, Sutton\nBridgewater, Parker\nContractor, Durand\nRockingham, Hamilton } Coast & C.\nLondon, Webb\nPonsbourne, Le Measurier\nYork, Blanchar'd\nThe following suppos'd for Bengal but not yet taken up,\nSpeaker, R. Scott,\nDevonshire, Morgan,\nKent, Thompson.\nVansittart, Young\nAnson,\nAnd some of the first of the Limerock Fleet after their Arrival in the Thames.\n\nExtract of a Letter from LONDON,\nOct. 30th 1779.\nOUR Grand Fleet is out, 'its said to cover the India and other Ships from Ireland. Our Fleet consists of forty three sail of the Line and 6 of 50 Guns, the Combined Fleets of 66 sail of the Line, and three Frigates for every one we have.\nD'Estaing is arrived from the West Indies with 14 sail more of the Line, tis Imagined they mean to engage us next Month. Grenada St. Vincents and Dominico are taken from us in the West.\nSir Geo. Collyer has taken or destroyed 19 sails of Arm'd Vessels and 24 Transports sent by Congress on an expedition.\nWe are learning the Military Discipline in the City and raising Forces for its protection. The Times are critical very little Business doing. High Taxes, a divided Nation. Bad Men at the head of Affairs,—Ireland you will observe is going to play the same Game as America.—All cool Men dreading the event as England was never in so dangerous a situation.\nInsurance exceeding high 30 per Cent out and home from India, Respondentia is 45 per Cent and will be 50.— The Tradesmen cannot Trust and Cash scarce you may therefore conclude Investments must be small but how the Ships will get Men to Sail is impossible to conceive.\nThe Bengal and Bombay Ships not yet taken up, nor will they until the Limereck fleet arrives which God knows when that will be — They ask 8 per Cent Insurance from thence here.—\nThe Bengal Ships cannot sail before May 80 nor then if they find Difficulty in getting Men which no doubt they will.\nBengal goods are here much as they were, there being very little Export Trade.\nWe are exceeding Anxious for good Accounts of the Southampton, Gatton, &c. as the French had a 74 Gun Ship, and 2 Frigates Cruizing between the Cape and St. Helena.\nThere are other late News Especially of Sir H. Clinton having gained great Advantages over the Americans.\nAdmiral Duff Intercepted a Fleet of Victuallers going with Wines and Provisions for the Spanish Camp which is before Gibralter which they have been Besieging a long time.\n\nExtract of a Letter from DUNBAR, in Scotland, Sept. 19th 1779.\nTHE French fleet last night steered up the Firth, different opinions are given of their Number, which is not easy to be ascertained, as they do not keep all together, but cover the Sea from Teymouth to Fife shore.—The Dragoons and Highlanders Marched Westward this morning agreeable to Orders.\nCaptain Railton, of the Ship Lanceston taken last Year off the Banks of Newfoundland, and carried into Boston where he was a Prisoner till the 16th of July last at which place he carried permission to come on a Dutch Vessel, Reports that when he left that place the Americans were building a 70 Gun ship and two 50ties at Boston and that at Salem they were building a 2 Rate.— Ships Daily arriving with stores from the French and Spanish, Ports for that purpose.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Madras.\nWE hear the the Duke of Kingston Capt. Nutt, left England the 18th of Nov. 1779, in Company with the Store Ship for the Squadron in India from whom she parted four Days after. The Kingston went into the Brazils and stayed a Month at Rio Janeiro from whence she came directly here, not hearing any thing of the Store Ship all that time it is apprehended that some Accident has befallen her as the Kingston herself fell in the Channel with the Combined Fleets in the night and narrowly escaped, they were Steering towards Plymouth. Our Fleet under Sir Charles Hardy was off Ushant their number are variously reported some account says the French and Spanish Fleet Consisting of 67 Ships of the Line our's of 52 others say the Enemies Fleet Consist of 58 and our's of 43 but all seems to agree in giving them a superiority of about 15 Ships of the Line and it is also said that there has been a great Imbarkation of Troops from the Court of France for an Invasion.\nThe Kingston Capt. Nutt arrived from Europe at Madras 28 May Sailed 23 November from England in Company with the Protector or King's store Ship for India with the West-India Convoy, but parted with them very soon after they got out, the Kingston however made the Fleet again but the Protector never joined it.\nThe West India Fleet are all safely got into Port tho' at the Cost of their Convoy. The Lephire of 44 Guns and an Armed Ship which were taken after a most fierce engagement by Paul Jones's Squadron his own Ship, sunk soon after from the Damages she had received.\nThe Irish had demanded a free Trade having Forty Thousand Men in Arms aided by the Principal Men of the Kingdom and from the situation of affairs it is thought their request will be granted.\nMany Candidates for the Government of Madras but it is imagined Messrs. Call, Stratton, or Russell have the best Chance Col. Goddard is talkt of to Succeed Gen. Munro in the Command of the Army on this Coast.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-06-17/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15oD46viFO_N5xyi1ZkulINYZhDyJNwyr/view", "text": "[COLUMN 1]\n\nExtract from the LONDON GAZETTE, 17th of Sept. 1779,\nThe following counter disposition, of Sir CHARLES HARDY’s Fleet against the Combined Fleets in order of Force will shew their Comparative Strength.\n\nGuns\nLe Bretagne, 110\nSt Trinidad, 114\nLa Villa de Paris, 100\nSt Agusta, 80\nSt Fernando, 80\nSt Lovv’s 80\nLe St Esprit, 80\nLe St Nicholas, 80\nPhenix, 80\nCarlos, 80\nRayo, 80\nSt Vencent, 80\nLa Couronne, 80\nLe Active, 74\nLe Neptune, 74\nLe Glorieux, 74\nLe Conquerant, 74\nLe Palmier, 74\nLe Intripide, 74\nLe Zodiaque, 74\nLe Citoyen, 74\nLe Hercule 74\nLe Bien Aime, 74\nLe Dauphine, 74\nLe Bourgogne, 74\nLe Victorie, 74\nLe Scorpion 74\nLe Plutton, 74\nVelesco. 70\nSt Isabel, 70\nOriente, 70\nSeptentrion, 70\nMonorca, 70\nSt Julian, 70\nSt Joseph 70\nSt Mygely, 70\nVigitante, 70\nAnd Guardia, 70\nSt Fra de Assia, 70\nSa Ysedro, 70\nPrincessa, 70\nSt Fra Paula 70\nSt Eurido, 70\nSt Damesco, 70\nLa Eugenio, 70\nSt Joachim, 70\nVincedor, 70\nSt Pascula, 70\nSt Pedro, 70\nBrilliante, 70\nGuerriere, 74\nArrogante, 64\nL’Eveil, 64\nLe Michael, 64\nLe Alexander, 64\nIndren, 64\nLe Solitaire, 64\nLe Prothee, 64\nLe Tritan, 64\nLe Ceton, 64\nLe Actionaire 64\nLe Bizance 64\nAstuto, 64\nDragon, 60\nSan Espara, 60\nMino,. 44\n———\n66 Ships\nCombined Fleets, Guns 3786\n\n[COLUMN 2]\n\nGuns.\nVictory, 100\nBritania, 100\nRoyal George, 100\nLondon, 98\nPrince George 98\nQueen, 98\nFormidable, 98\nDuke, 98\nNamur 98\nUnion, 90\nBlenham, 90\nOcean, 90\nSandwich, 90\nBarfleur 90\nRoyal William, 84\nFoudryant, 80\nPrincess Amelia, 84\nBerwick, 74\nMalborough, 74\nThunderer, 74\nBedford, 74\nCentaur, 74\nCourageaux, 74\nCulloden, 74\nHector, 74\nInvincible, 74\nMonarch, 74\nRamillies, 74\nResolution, 74\nShrewsbury, 74\nTerrible, 74\nValiant, 74\nAlexander, 74\nAlfred, 74\nEgmont, 74\nDefence, 74\nCumberland, 74\nTriumph, 74\nCanada, 74\nMontague, 74\nAsia, 74\nDublin, 74\nEdgar, 74\nAlcide, 74\nArrogant, 74\nBienfaisent, 64\nPrudent, 64\nSt Albans, 64\nTrident, 64\nAmerica, 64\nIntripid, 64\nBuffalo, 60\nIsis, 50\nRomney, 50\nJupiter, 50\n———\n55 Ships\nBritish Fleet, Guns 4234\n\nThis is the State of the British Fleet in which it will fail in quest of the Enemy, and if the vast superiority of our three Deckers to those of the Enemy against them, with the Number of our 74 opposite to their 70 be considered, it will appear that Sir Charles Hardy, will be much more than a match for them. this Fleet will be of this strength by the 25th of this Month.\n\n[COLUMN 3]\n\nExtract of a Letter from England, dated the 10th Nov. 1779, per. Kingston.\nWE learn from undoubted authority, that a new act for regulating India Affairs, is now preparing, that it is intended to increase the Supreme Council to seven, and that the Hon. Frederick Stewart, and Edward Stephenson Esq; are to be added to the five Members already in India. I am also informed, that the latter of these Gentlemen, will shortly be created a Baronet in consideration of his great abilities, and extensive Knowledge in the Revenue, Commerce, and politicks of your Quarter.\n\nCALCUTTA.\nTrue Briton Kedgeree June 10th 1780\nYESTERDAY morning the weather was very fine with a Moderate Breeze from the N. E. about Noon grew very thick and Cloudy in the S. W. about 3 in the afternoon a Violent squall from the Westward attended with Thunder Lightning and Rains at half past 3 after several shocks, a severe one broke on the Ship which intirely shattered the Foremast, the head of the Main Topmast and also some small damage done to the Main Mast, Several of the people were struck between Decks particularly Francis Bowden in his leg which rendered him incapable of moving, and William Browne in his head, but are all in a fair way of, recovery. The ball of fire passed down the fore Hatch way, entered the Lazeretta where it broke, the explosion was very loud, and left behind a most intolerable strong smell of sulpher.\n\nMr. DUNCAN.\nBEGS leave to inform the Public that He has an Outcry on Wednesday and Saturday every week, when Goods of all sorts will be exposed for Sale; The Outcry to begin at 10 o’Clock in the forenoon.---His wholesale and Retail Godown will be kept open every day (Sundays Excepted) from 7 o’Clock in the morning, till 2 in the afternoon and from 4 to 6 o’Clock in the Evening, for the receiving and disposing of Goods of all sorts by Private Contract, Whole-sale and Retail.\nN. B. A List of the Goods for Public Outcry may be seen any time before the Sale, If any thing particular early Notice will be given.\nChina-Baazar Calcutta June 7th 1780.\n\nSTOLEN.\nON the Night of the 13th inst. out of the House of Mr. Honycomb, the following Articles, viz. one Gold Headed Cane, one Gold Stock Buckle, one pair of large Silver Shoe Buckles, one pair of stone Knee Buckles, three silk Coats, a large plain black Hat, and a Quantity of Linen; Whoever apprehends the person, or persons concerned in the above Robery, will upon Application to Mr. Honycomb, receive a Reward of Fifty Sicca rupees, on his or their conviction.\nCalcutta June 17th 1780.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-06-17/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15oD46viFO_N5xyi1ZkulINYZhDyJNwyr/view", "text": "FOR Sale by Private Contract by Mr. GEORGE WILLIAMSON Vendu Master to the Hon'ble Company,\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones, set and unset.\nPearls of various Sorts, just imported,\nCountry and Town Houses,\nShip Book Cases of Mahogany,\nAn Organ of 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with accompanyments.\nA Beautiful Stout Toorkay.\nElegant useful and Ornamental Plate,\nFrench Wax Candles, sconce Candles and Tapers,\nOld Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles\nFrench Brandy, and Brandy Fruits,\nWest-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nChinna Fruit and Flower Trees and Shrubs,\nAnd a most elegant and Superb set of Glass Ware, lately imported consisting of Lustres, Gerandoles, Candlelabors, Epergne, Vases, &c. compleat for a Sideboard desert, and decoration of a Room which are to be viewed at Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION ROOM.\nA handsome Phaeton imported by the Ganges.\nSets of Chariot Harness.\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION-ROOM OLD PLAY HOUSE.\nwill be put up to public Auction on Tuesday the 20 Inst. precisely at Noon.\nA Garden situate to the Eastward of the Bytah Connah measuring nearly three Bigahs, well stocked with a variety of Fruit Trees the Property of Mr. Bonifacio Rodrigues. Any Person desirous of Purchasing the same by private contract before the said 20th Inst, are desired to apply to Mr. Williamson, at whose Office the Title deeds are lodged for inspection.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchaser to bind himself under the Penalty of 25 per cent to be forfeited in case he does not pay the Purchase Money on or before the 30th Inst, as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a Resale.\nCalcutta June 1st 1780.\n\nAt Mr WILLIAMSON's AUCTION ROOM, OLD-PLAY-HOUSE.\nWILL be sold by public Auction on Tuesday next the 20th Inst, at 10, A. M. the following Articles viz. Dacca Muslins of different sorts, Cossimbuzar Taffaties, China Silk of different Colours Books, China Paper, China Flower and Fruit Trees, a bright bay saddle Horse about 15 Hands high and about 5 years old Warranted sound. On the same Day will be sold sundry Articles which have been neglected to be cleared out agreeable to the Terms of Sale.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited in case they do not pay the Amount of the Purchase Mony and clear out their respective Lots within ten Days from the Day of Sale as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a resale.\nCalcutta, 8th June, 1780\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION-ROOM, OLD-PLAY-HOUSE.\nWILL be sold by Public Auction, on Tuesday the 20 June next ensuing Precisely at Noon.\nAn upper Room'd House situated in the Loll Baazar opposite to Mr. Le Blane's Having two Coach Houses and Stabling for five Horses with suitable Offices.\nAlso two New Houses and a Garden Measuring about four Biggahs of Ground situate in the Loll Baazar at the back of Mr. Carmichaels Houses, And a large Garden situate at Sulky well stocked with Fruit Trees and Measuring Nearly forty Biggahs of Ground Pleasantly seated on the Banks of the River, and Presenting a beautiful Prospect of the Town of Calcutta.\nAny Person or Persons Willing to Purchase the above Premises by private Contract Previous to the Day above mentioned are Desired to apply to Mr. WILLIAMSON who is Authorised by the proprietor to treat.\nConditions of Sale,\nThe purchasers to bind themselves under a penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited in case they do not pay the Amount of their Respective Purchases on or before the 30th of the said month of June next ensuing as well as to make good all Deficiencies and Expences that may arise by a Resale.\nPossession will be given upon the Purchase Money being paid in to Mr. WILLIAMSON's Hands.\nCalcutta 30th May 1780.\n\nBy order of the Board of Trade.\nWILL be sold by Public Auction, on Thursday the 22d. Inst. by Mr. WILLIAMSON at his Auction Room Old-Play-House, A Quantity of Culna Salt laying at Sutty.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to pay down 25 per Cent of the Lots Knocked down to them and to bind themselves under the forfeiture of the said Deposit in case they do not Pay the Remainder of the Purchase Money and take away their Respective Lots on or before the 22d. July next ensuing, and further engage to make good all Deficiencies and Expences that may arise by a Resale.\nCalcutta 14th June 1780.\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION-ROOM OLD-PLAY-HOUSE,\nOn Thursday the 22d. inst. at 10 A. M WILL be sold by Public Auction on the following Articles viz.\nSundry Jewels, consisting of Seerpaitches, Calgas and Mallas belonging to the Estate of SAMUEL MIDDLETON Esq; Deceased, Dacca Mulmulls of diff. sorts, Cossimbazar Taffaties of diff. sorts, China Silks of diff. colours, Madras Piece Goods, consisting of Ginghams, Handkerchiefs, Chintz and Long cloth, Macca new Coffee, and a variety of other Articles.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under a Penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited, in case they do not Pay for and clear out their respective Lots within ten days from the day of Sale, as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a resale.\nCalcutta 14th June 1780.\n\nSCHEME, OF A LOTTERY.\nFOR the large elegant Pucka built town House situate on the Esplanade, Belonging to Mr. Archibald Keir, at present rented by the Company at the rate of one Thousand Arcot Rupees per Month, to be drawn at Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION ROOM OLD PLAY HOUSE as soon as the Tickets shall be disposed of, and the Money paid into Mr. WILLIAMSON's Hands.\nThe LOTTERY to consist of 200 Tickets. Each Ticket to be 600 sicca Rupees and to be divided into Halves, Quarters and Eighths at the pleasure of the Subscribers, Four Commissioners to be appointed for the Superintendence of the Drawing, at a meeting (to be advertised in the Gazette) of such Subscribers as may at that time be in Calcutta.\nBooks will be opened at Mr. WILLIAMSON's Office at the OLD PLAY HOUSE for the receiving of Subscriptions.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nFOR Ready Money and Sicca Rup's by a Person that is obliged to leave this Climate on account of his bad state of health, An elegant budgrow with a Bed Room for 2 Cots and a large Dining Room in good repair elegantly painted and Draws but 7 inches Water, will go from Berhampore to Calcutta every Month in the Year has a good Europe Anchor and Cable and every other Stores for Immediate Use, Likewise Hock a fine toned Violin, and a beautiful Guitar. Canes, eligible Pocket Handkerchiefs Linen for Shirts and sheets, Cosimbuzar stockings ready made shirts and stocks. Fine new Hoyson Tea. an Eligible Silver Watch that may be call'd a complet time peice. Elegant pistols. Silver Mounted Cypher Seals, Watch Chains Gold Rings, set with a Most Brilliant Topaz, One Do. set with a Ruby, some Glass and China ware, Chairs and Couches with Madras Furniture the most Eligible Shauls and a thaul Waistcoat, two chair palanquins, a Fly palanquin an Eligible Hen coope, two Large China chests a brass Cantan and a Camp cott. An Eligible imag'd Or'd Budgerow that has 21 venetion Windows, with seats wide enough to lay on, and 14 People can sit on the seats and Lockers that will contain 50 Dozen of Liquor. For further Particulars please to enquire or Direct for Mathew Stevenson at Mr. Lewis Gego's Garden-House in Caikapore near Cossimbazar.\n\nTO BE SOLD.\nBY Private Contract the Snow Lydia Lately arrived from the Coast of Choromandel Burthen about one hundred and fifty Tons, for Particulars apply to Mr. Duncan in the China-Baazar.\nCalcutta 7th June 1780.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-06-17/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15oD46viFO_N5xyi1ZkulINYZhDyJNwyr/view", "text": "**POET's CORNER.**\n\nTo a young WIDOW,\nWHAT pity dear widow that Bosom—those Eyes.\nShould be spoil'd,—these with weeping, the other with Sighs.\nFor Sighs like to wind in a Bladder will swell ye,\nAnd tears will but furrow your cheeks I can tell ye.\nAh! why should you grieve thus and pleasure forego,\nFor a Husband who died a full twelve-month ugo.\nNow custom prescribes you should make no more pother,\nForget your first Hubby, and choose you another.\nDear widow I languish, I feell such a smart,\nSuch a tender soft anguish Just here at my heart.\nWhen your Eyes drown'd in pearls, which are liquid you turn,\nAnd pour the rich gift on your first lover's Urn.\nI cry what avails it,? no tears can he see,\nTurn your eyes then sweet mourner, and look upon me;\nYour sighs he regards not, nor can your sweet breah,\nTho' life's chiefest balsam—recall him from death.\nBut me it can raise, then away with your grieving,\nNor give to the dead, what's my due who am living\nSELIM.\n\nOn reading some verses in the Gazette, intitled \"An answer to a late Advertisement.\nHE Who to Poetry aspires\nShould learn e're he commence,\nThat sterling Wit always requires,\nSome little aid from sense.\nBut should he scorn this needful aid,\nHow bright soe'er his wit,\n'Twill be like what this Bard display'd,\nA very counterfeit.\n\nSTOLEN.\nON Friday Night a Gold Enameld Ladys WATCH with the Painting of the Graces awakening Cupid on the back of the inner Case, and a highly finished Steel Chain with three Gold Seals and Trinkets, and a Gold Enamel'd Watch Key to it. One of the Seals was in shape of an Urn set with Rubies and Pearls, the Motto Fidele et Constant. It is requested if any Person offers the Watch or Trinkets for Sale, They may be stop'd, and Notice given to Mr. Guthrie Watchmaker in the Raddah Baazar. Or any Person who will bring any of them to Mr. Guthrie shall be handsomely rewarded. Calcutta 27th. May 1780.\n\nTo be LETT,\nTHE Garden-House belonging to Commodore Richardson delightfully situated at Ducansore beyond Barnagore to be entered on the 15th. June, For further particulars enquire of Mr. William Bondfield.\n\nHALL's Repository for Horses and Carriages Conditions as follows.\nFOR every Horse 20 Rupees per Month every necessary and stabling found also trimed and giving exercise when required. For every four wheel Carriage standing and grease and Oyl found five Rupees per Month. For every two Wheel Carriage two and a half per Month. For stabling per Horse four Rupees per Month the Owner finding him Necessaries. For every pair of Horses breaking in for a Carriage Sixty Rupees. For every Horse selling five per Cent. For use of breaking Carriage per Month twenty Rupees.\nHalls stables at the black Horse opposite the house of George Levius Esq: near the Tank.\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail.\nAT the Red Godown in the Radda Baazar, the following Articles, viz.\nSALT PORK, in Tierces containing 50 Pieces of 6lb each.\nMess PORK in half Tierces, containing 37 Pieces of 4lb each.\nHOGS FACES, containing 25 and half Heads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best sort in Tubs of half Picul each.\nSOFT SUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds.\nRUM, in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADEIRA WINE of 4 Years Old, in Pipes.\nTEA, best sort, in a Box containing two Canisters.\nWAX CANDLES,\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nThe lift of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars had from Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. TOUCHET'S. March 11, 1780.\n\nTO BE SOLD.\nAT the Large Godowns opposite to the Portaguese Church. A Quantity of the Companys Madeira Wine purchased at the Sales of last Year. Wax Candles (in Boxes) of a snowy Colour.\n\nTo be LET or SOLD.\nA New and Commodious upper room'd House consisting of a large Hall, two large Bed Chambers, two small ones and two Closets with a back stair case in one of them, the lower Apartments are good Godowns. There is also in the same Ground a small brick House well raised consisting of a Hall and three Bed Chambers with a Veranda all round.—Exclusive of these there are commodious Offices of every kind.\nThe House is pleasantly situated on a high Spot of Ground containing upwards of twenty Biggahs which are laid out in a Garden, just to the Northward of the Village of Sulky on the Bank of the Houghly river, of which it commands an Extensive prospect both up and down.\nAny person wishing to treat for the above Garden may be fully acquainted with particulars by applying to Mr. Claud Alexander.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nA SLOOP Burthen about 25 Tons well found sails Rigging and Stores compleat.\nAlso an Europe 12 Oar'd Pinnace, with elegant Awning &c. compleat inquire of Mr. John Andrews, Old Fort.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA HANDSOME Chariot and Pair of well broke Horses, also a Phaeton and Harnesses. Inquire of Mr. Andrews. Blond Laces. English Silks and Gentlemens, Point Ruffles Inquire as above.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nGlass for Windows of various Dimensions.\nParchment\nBuff Leather,\nIsing Glass from Petersbugh,\nFine sallad Oil,\nShell Lack,\nArrack in Leagures,\nPorter, pale beer, and Cyder,\nFresh Danish Clar-et,\nDo. Eng. Claret,\nConiac Brandy in bottles,\nEnglish sweetmeats Hoffmans,\nBroad cloth of diff. colonrs,\nFine Cotten stockings,\nDitto. Gloves,\nCambrick,\nDo. Handkerchiefs,\nFine Dimity,\nPalampores,\nEnglish Hunting saddles,\nAnd 20 Pipes of exceeding rich old Maderia, price 400 Rupees per Pipe.\nFor Particulars enquire at Mr Andrews Library.\n\nTo be S O L D,\nA very gentell Pair of Brilliant Diamond Dress Ear Rings, and sundry other Diamond Rings, single Stones, 6 to 8 Carets, lately arrived.\nInquire at the Circulating Library.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nTHAT House belonging to Mr. JOHN PENDRED SCOTT, and now rented to Mr. PERRING, Situated betwixt the new House at present possessed by the Governor General built by the late Lieut. Colonel Fortnom. And the House now inhabited by Brigadier Gen. Stibbert and lately by Mr. Hurst. Any Gentleman willing to treat for the above may Know the Terms by application to Mr. Claud Alexander.\n\nFor Private Sale.\nA New puckah built Garden-house situate on a very high spot of Ground at Russapuglah and next to the Gardens at present occupied by Simeon Droz Esq: from which it is seperated by a very fine sheet of Water.\nThat large and commodious House in the Loll-Baazor at present occupied by John Levitt Esq:\nThe large House adjoining to the above now occupied by Mr. John Carmichael. Further Particulars may be known on Application to Mr. Donald. Calcutta 24th. May 1780\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY First. and late PRINTEE, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-06-24", "date": "1780-06-24", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-06-24/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15nxuA-3hIbRCCL67czGIgszRq5RBBs91/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday June, 17th to Saturday June, 24th 1780. [No. XXII\n\nBENGAL.\nExtract of a Letter from MADRAS.\nON SUNDAY, at Noon May, 28 80, arived the Duke of Kinston Capt. Nutt, from England, they left Eng. Nov. 17th and that Morning very early spoke with the Valentine Capt. Ogilvie that left Madrass Oct. 23d. 1778 bound into port, sometime after fell in with two American Privateers, one of which over hauld them apace but on coming within Gun-Shot, the Duke of Kinston fired 3 of Nine and 3 of her six pounders at her, upon which the privateer fired 2 Guns to Leeward and hauled off.\n2 Days before they put into Rio Janeiro for Refreshment a valuable Rich Spanish Ship from Lima Loaded chiefly with Treasure had been towed into that River in distress having lost her Rudder.\nThe Duke of Kingston came the outward passage but saw no Vessel before they made Tranqubar, 3 Letter pacquet Boxes were not opened before Monday noon, (the Captain not bringing them on shore with him the Day before which caused many surmises) When opened the Major part of the Letters were for Bengal Bombay &c.\nThe Eagle packet was expected to be dispatched but did not sail in Company with the Duke of Kingston, 'its said the principal packets are on board the Kings Store Ship.—Matters with England are not so desperate as the Monsieurs gave out in the Leyden Gazette which came over land (Abstract published in this paper May 6th the Disturbance in Ireland was happily settled and some priviladges relative to Trade Granted them. The affairs in America not yet settled the West Indies well protected and Old England Gazed at by all Europe, for singly opposing the combined powers. It was expected that the Dutch and Protestant powers would join England. The French and Spanish grand Fleet, had paraded of off Plymouth But made no attempt to land and next Day disappeared.—His Majesty on the first Notice immediately went to the Grand Camp Determined to head his own Troops, signal Boats and Beacons being ready to give him the earliest Account of Any attempt made against the Land, and the Army under marching Orders to quit the Camp on the shortest Notice.\nSir. E. Hughes K. B. is appointed Vice Admiral of the Blue But has not yet hoisted his Flag, as the principal Pacquet are on board the Kings store Ship which was Dispatched at the same Time as the Duke Kingston.\nOn the 24th. an Accident happened to the New powder-Mills.—Some loose Powder taking fire scorched a Number of the Workmen several of whom are since Dead.\nA.\n\nExtract of a Letter from MADRAS.\nTHE Ship Betsey is arrived here from Tilacherry under the command of the chief mate; for Captain Bracey was never seen after the Neiars took him; its reported they want 30,000 R. ransom for him. The Extract from the French Papers of the Ardent of 64 Guns being taken by two french frigates of 36 Guns each is false, for the Ardent was taken by three Ships of the Line and two frigates after an obstanate engaget. was obliged to stricke to such a great force.—We learn by the Kingston that our Fleets are near equal to the Fleets of France and Spain and that forty Ships of the Line are on the stocks and are very forward; the Kingston parted company with the Protector store Ship at Sea, as she is deeply loaded we may yet expect her. From the 24 to the 28 We had very bad weather and such a great Surff that no Boats or Cattamerans could go off, the Grab Snow Adventure Captain Thomas Barns parted from his Anchor in this bad weather on the 27 at Trimlepointa where she was taking in Salt and was lost, she was counted one of the best Vessels in the Country of that construction; she belonged to the Captain and a Gentleman at Bengal and its' said not Insured; she had a deal of Freight on Board, six of the People was lost.\nOur Cruizers has been so successfull that the Spanish Merchants are already sick of the War.\nDoctor John Spratt who died here had a great part of his fortune in the hands of the Nabob, and a Moor-Man, which the Nabob has had some time confined at Inee, being indebted to him, The Nabob wou'd not allow Mr Spratt to send to this Man, and This ill usage the Doctor took so much to heart that it is supposed it hastened his Death having been refused admittance at chassock House, when he went to demand his just and Lawful right, Nor will the Nabob admit any but people whom he cannot trifle with; the Moor-Man confined at Inee was a renter of part of the Country; and did very-well and pay'd his rent in-due time he was order'd to advance some Lacks which he requested time to do it in and the lease renewed; he was brought to Chassock house and there confined for some time before he was sent to Inee; The 2d. son has now got the Country which this man had, who all way paid his rent and the Inhabitants, lived happy, but now they desert the Country, and his Father is about three Lacks of Pagodas Yearly out of Pocket.\n\nExtract of a Letter from MADRAS.\nTHE Ship Fortune—Dixon from Batavia by whom we learn that the Hon. Company's Ship princes Ryoal was at Batavia; from St. Hellena and that all the Bengal Ships had arrived safe there.\nThe King's store Ship Protector from England she failed in Nov. in Company with the Kingston but parted four Days afterwards, and fell in with the Fleet under Sir Charles Hardy consisting of 54 sail of the Line besides frigates and fire Ships; it was this Fleet the Kingston took to be the French Fleet in the Night.\n\nCALCUTTA.\nON Sunday evening a Villian Robbed a little Gentoo boy of ten years old in the Bow-baazar of the Gold Joys which he had about his neck in Value about nine Gold Mohurs with which he got clear off.\nWe are informed that the Juty Wallahs, or Makers, and Vendors of Bengal Shoes in and about Calcutta, also the Patna, Juty Wallahs intend sending a Joint, Petition to the supreme Council setting forth the great Hardship they labour under, and the great distresses they and their poor families have suffered within these four Years last past on account of the great decay of their Trade, intirely owing to the Luxury of the Bengalies, chiefly the Bangans and Sarcars, as there are scarce one of them to be found who does not keep a Chariot, Phaeton Buggy or Pallanquin, and some all four, by which a Pair of Shoes that formerly only lasted them ten or twelve days, lasts them now as many Months.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-06-24/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15nxuA-3hIbRCCL67czGIgszRq5RBBs91/view", "text": "On Sunday Night last as a portaguse Woman was coming to Town to see her friends in Calcutta, she was stopped near the Nabbob's Garden by three black Men who Robbed her of her Shaul and Joys, and was going to smother her in the Mud of a Ditch close by, had not her cries brought some people to her assistance. The Villians got clear off with their booty.\n\nOn Sunday last a Gentoo Woman in the Bow-baazar went into her Garden to wash some Linen at the Tank, and was bit by a Large Snake in the finger of which she died in less than an Hour.\n\nIt's Currently-reported that the Country born Writers are drawing up a Petition to present to the Governor Genral and Council complaining of the Bengalies taking their bread from them.\nWith equal propriety the Europeans Writers might Petition against them both.\n\nHIGH WATER at Calcutta from Saturday June, the 24th to Saturday July, the 1st.\nH. M.\n24 Saturday, at 9 24\n25 Sunday, 10 12\n26 Monday, 11 00\n27 Tuesday, 11 48\n28 Wednesday, 12 36\n29 Thursday, 1 24\n30 Friday, 2 12\n\nARRIVED.\nAt Calcutta.\nThe Ship True Britton—Dring from Bombay, The Ship Betsey—from Tilacherry, Capt. Bracy's Ship, The Snow—Dunford Surrat, The Snow Fattyeloy—Jemmison Do. A Portaguse Ship—From Goa.\n\nWe have the pleasure to inform the public that. The following Ships are safe arrived at St. Helena. Mount Stewart.—Godfrey.—Shrewsbury, Glatton.—R. Admiral.—Hilborough.—R. George. And another at St. Helena when the Beencoolen Store Ship left it.\n\nARRIVED.\nat Madras.\nMay 20th Ship Britania—Hutchenson from Bombay.—21 Sloop santa Maria—from Magopatam—22 Ship Fatyfalam—Mahomed salle from Goa—22 Ship Campellos Farrora from Goa—His Majesty's Ship Nymph—stevens from Trencomale—Ship York—from Europe.\n\nSAILED.\nfrom Madras.\nMay 21 Ship Antonia—Aronjo for Macoa—13th Ship Elizabeth Lockier for China—23 Ship Cartier Watson for China.—28th The Nymph met the Ceres at Achin, and saw her the 30th clear of the Islands on her way to the Cape.\n\nThe St. Helena Ship Arrived at Bencoolen brings advice that all the missing Ships were safe at St. Helena last October.\n\nMr. Editor.\nIf the following lines are not Foreign to your Plan, as the Circumstance which Occasioned them brought to my mind many interesting Reflections by inserting them you will encourage me to be a future Correspondent.\n\nBusiness calling me the other Day to the old Fort, on entering I was struck with the salutation of God bless your H. looking round I perceived an old Viteran whom I recognised to have been an highly Meritorious, tho' unrewarded Soldier in the Camp. I commanded in the Action against the Rohillahs. Noticing a sweet little Girl that stood by him I asked if she was his Daughter. He replied your Honor knows I have been too long in India to have a Child so young as her. But it is the Orphan of my old Comrade Thomas Beek, Coporal in the file that was hacked down just on our left, he you know lost his Arm the other two were killed he never rightly recovered but died a little after you left us. As your Honor knew him to be a good Man and got him made a Serjant had he lived he would have saved something for his Poor Child. When on his death Bed Grasping my Hand ( I think I feel it now! ) said George you loved me: Love my Child as well, and she will not miss her father, When the remembrance of his Friendship brought tears in his Eyes and for a moment stopped utterance. On recovering he said may you Sir never know the loss of a Friend.—Poor Tom! all he had he gave, in his Knap Sack was found a few Shifts of Linen and this Breast Buckle, tho' I have no occasion for that to remind me of him, while this little one is exactly like him lives. I am fonder of her then I could be of my own. I have got his Will by which he left me his Prize Money.—Ah! your Honor, we have been cruelly deceived, I am sure you was to, as you believed those fine promises \"true or you would not have caused them to be read at the Head of the Company. I begin now to think true what a number of people then used to say. That we were fighting in a bad Cause, or else why shoud those who took the ships; and Chandernagore, get prize Money and we not. Your Honor knows it is terrible grating to see that paid which has been due only a few months and ours going on seven years) a Time pretty near long enough to have got the opinions of the Court of Dierctors.) we did not know any thing about the Cause it is our duty to obey and we were told they were our Enemies. Such a sum as mine and Toms would be of great service to me tho' as I was affraid we never should get it I have taken care to run in debt as little as possible, and only owe Six Rupees, four for a Piece of Cloth for the Child and two I was obliged to Borrow to pay for a Bayonet some Villian stole.\nI relieved the good old Man from any Anxiety concerning the debt and in this as in many other instances found the want of the Prize Money, my abilities not being adequate to the Benevolence of My Wishes. I am much affraid those Motives which were formerly said to actuate have now left their Power of doing so, viz. found as well as Justice.\"\nPHICO MILES.\n\nTo the Editor of the Gazeete.\nAMIDST the variety of Iudicious and Salutary Hints which have been thrown out for the advantage of the Public since the Publication of your most usefull end Instructive Paper. I can't refuse myself the pleasure of communicating another wheel in my Opinion highly Concerns the Health of the settlement in General, to which for the Honor of my Profession I shall ever pay the most Unremitted and Vigilant Attention, this is the use of our Common Mussauls which many Incontestable Proofs I Learn are chiefly Compacted of the most filthy Rags taken from the Posterior parts of Dead Bodies, by a tribe of Rapscallions who Browl about the Banks of the River for this purpose called Halikores.—As it is but reasonable to suppose that many of these Miserable Wretches are Carried off by the most Malignant and Contagious Diseases, I shall without entering into a Philosophical detail briefly observe that the apletude of Cotten Cloath to imbibe and retain the very Quintessence of Infection has been sufficiently convinced by many Sad and jamentable Instances, and the action of Fire altho' sufficient to correct the bad disposition of Air proceeding from Damp's or the like, will Rather diffuse and Ettend the Contagious Aura than Repress or destroy it, When such Noxious Fumes are drawn into the Lungs cannot fail of producing the most destructive Consequences.\nI wou'd threfore seriously admonish my Readers as they value their Health to abolish a Custom so Replete with danger by the Substitution of Dammar Torches which not only emit a most gratefull Aromantic Odor, but Contribute not a little to Revive the Spirits and to dispel those unsavory smells which are inseparable in Warm Weather from the rancied skins of our Bearras.\n\nAn Occasional Correspondent.\n\nA LAW ADVERTISEMENT.\nWanted a Clerk to an eminent attorney of great practice; he must possess, the following requisites.—\n1. He must be a master of common Law.\n2. He must be skilled in Chancery business.\n3. He must well understand the Classics.\n4. He must be well read in History.\nNo objections will be made to any Person who is thus qualified, except he should be a Scotchman or Yorkshire man.\nTo prevent trouble afterwards, the following little, easy things must be complied with.\n1. He must bear confinement.\n2. He must brush his master's cloaths.\n3. He must occasionally clean his shoes.\n4. He must (when the man is out of the way put the saddle on the Horse.\nN. B. As there are no daughter in the family, a genteel young man will have the preference.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-06-24/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15nxuA-3hIbRCCL67czGIgszRq5RBBs91/view", "text": "[Column 1]\n\nFor Sale by Private Contract by\nMr. GEORGE WILLIAMSON Vendue\nMaster to the Hon'ble Company.\nDIamonds, Rubies, and other Preci-\nous Stones, set and unset.\nPearls of various Sorts, just imported,\nCountry and Town Houses,\nSlab Book Cases of Mahogany,\nAn Organ of 12 Barrels which per-\nforms several of Handel's Concertoes\nwith accompanyments.\nA Beautiful Stout Toorkay.\nElegant useful and Ornamental Plate,\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Can-\ndles and Tapers.\nOld Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles\nFrench Brandy, and Brandy Fruits,\nWest-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars\nChina Fruit and Flower Trees and\nshrubs.\nAlso a few Pipes of the Company's\n2 Years Old Madeira.\nAnd a most elegant and Superb set of\nGlass Ware, lately imported consisting\nof Lustres, Gerandoles, Candlestlabors,\nEpergne, Vases, &c. compleat for a\nSideboard desert, and decoration of a\nRoom which are to be viewed at Mr.\nWILLIAMSON's AUCTION ROOM.\nA handsome Phaeton imported by the\nGanges.\nSets of Chariot Harness.\n\nSCHEME,\nOF A\nLOTTERY.\nFOR the large elegant Pucka built\ntown House situate on the Esp-\nlanade, belonging to Mr. Archibald\nKeir, at present rented by the Com-\npany at the rate of one Thousand Arcot\nRupees per Month, to be drawn at Mr.\nWILLIAMSON's AUCTION ROOM,\nOLD PLAY HOUSE as soon as the Tick-\nets shall be disposed of, and the Money\npaid into Mr. WILLIAMSON's\nHands.\nThe LOTTERY to consist of 200\nTickets. Each Ticket to be 600 Sicca\nRupees and to be divided into Halves,\nQuarters and Eighths at the pleasure\nof the Subscribers. Four Commission-\ners to be appointed for the Superinten-\ndence of the Drawing, at a meeting (to\nbe advertised in the Gazette) of such\nSubscribers as may at that time be in\nCalcutta.\nBooks will be opened at Mr.\nWILLIAMSON's Office at the OLD\nPLAY HOUSE for the receiving of Sub-\nscriptions.\n\nWHEREAS.\nI John Andrews of Calcutta Book-\nseller, have written an improper\nLetter to Herbert Haris Esq; reflecting\non the Grand Jury of which he is Fore-\nman, for not finding a Bill against Mr.\nRichard Ralph on my Prosecution;\nwhich Letter hath Justly given great\noffence, and Whereas the Gentlemen\nof the Grand Jury, at my humble re-\nquest; are disposed to drop all thoughts\nof prosecuting me for the said Offence\non conditions of my making a Concession\nand publishing it in the Calcutta\nGazette, I take this Public method of\nasking Pardon of the Gentlemen of the\nGrand Jury and Promise never to offend\nin like manner again.\nJOHN ANDREWS.\nCalcutta 20th June 1780.\n\n[Column 2]\n\nA . D . D . R . E . S . S .\nMR. HICKY most respectfully\nbegs leave to acquaint his\nFriends and the Public in general, that\nhe has been informed that some wanten\nand Envious Persons in Calcutta, are\npreparing materials for establishing a\nNews-Paper; and that they have already,\nboth themselves and their Friends, pri-\nvately Solicited the Subscribers to Mr.\nHICKY's Paper, requesting them to\nwithdraw their Names from the said Mr.\nHICKY's Subscription Paper, and to\nplace them upon theirs. It is needless for\nhim to expatiate on the Goodness of the\nhearts or heads of the Men who are ca-\npable of such an act.\nIn charity to people that are capable,\nof acting so vile a part. Mr. HICKY\nnow informs them that when his Sub-\nscribers thought proper to favour him\nwith their Names to his Paper, that they\nsigned for one Year certain, that they\nare all Men of Honour and will not\ndesert him. How base and contemptable\nthen must be the Men who are impudent,\nand insolent enough to endeavour to se-\nduce those Gentlemen from the Paths of\nHonour. This matter will be properly\ninvestigated and laid before the Public\nin a very few Days by their\nmost Obed. Humble Serv.\nJ. A. HICKY.\n\nMr. LE GALLAIS.\nBEGS Leave to inform the Public\nthat he has a quantity of good old\nMaceira to dispose of by the Pipe, And\nif the Gentlemen will send Bottles they\nmay be supplied at 13 SRs. per Dozen.\nCalcutta 17th June 1780.\n\nWANTED.\nA Handsome Buggy on four Springs\nthe preference will be given to a\nTub bottom with a Hood any person\nthat has such a thing to dispose of may\nhear of a purchaser by applying to the\nPrinter.\n\nTO THE SUBSCRIBER's.\nNOTICE Is hereby given that the\nRaffle for the Coach Imported in\nthe Ceres will be decided on Friday\nnext at the Harmonic Tavern instead\nof Le Gallaiss, The Carriage stands at\nOliphants.\n\nTO SPORTSMEN.\nTO Be sold sundry Curious Long-\nBarrell'd Fire Arms for Wild\nDuck made by Southall—Also a few\nHunting Saddles and Carriage Harness.\nInquire at Mr. John-Andrews.\n\nTO BE SOLD.\nBY Public Outcry at Mr. Duncans\nAuction-Room on Wednesday\nnext the 28th Instant a Quantity of\nFurniture belonging to a Gentleman\ngone up the Country.—Consisting of\na Fly Palanqueen and Palanqeen Bam-\nboos also sundry Mahogany and Teak\nDining Tables, Bookcases Dressing\nstands and Ladies Working Table.—\nThe sale to begin at 10 o'Clock\nConditions as usual.\nCalcutta 23d. June 1780.\n\n[Column 3]\n\nExtract of a Letter from a Correspondent\nup the Country.\nTHE Gentlemen of the 3d. Re-\ngion being all of them keen\nsportsmen it naturaly followes that\nthey are frequently in the Jungles.\nOne of them has discovered and caught\na few strange kind of Monsters which\nthe natives say are a Breed between the\nTiger, Bear and Lackerbaug, and\nwhich the Gentlemen describes as fol-\nlows. This Animal is large, Stub-\nborn, Ugly and terrible, and fearful to\nbe hold and more fierce than any Ar-\ncadian Cur. Although their Brush are\nso fierce and strong, yet we find we can\nincrease their fierceness by setting him\nto beat a Tyger, Bear, Hyana, or Lacker\nbaug and when none of these are to be\nprocured, A native will do if only dressed\nup in Bear skin Breeches or the skin\nof a Lacker-baug over his Body; He\nmust have on a Bamboo Shirt.\nOf these Animals some bark only,\nwith fierce and open mouth, but will\nnot bite. Others do not bark at all, or\nbite before they Bark; Therefore, they\nare more to be feared than the other\nkind.\nSome will rage all night, others must\nbe Cajed both Day and Night. Some are\nso gentle in the Day that a Child may\nplay with his whiskers, or ride upon his\nback; and they will let any person come\ninto your Tent or Compound. But if\nthey put forth their hands to take or\npilfer, any thing they are instantly de-\nvoured.\nI had one of a very strange Temper\nif I beat a servant He would gently Assay\ncatch the End of the stick in his mouth\nand take it out of my hand or else pluck\ndown the poor natives Clotn (if Inno-\ncent which he must have known by in-\nstinct) to save them from the stripe\nand then either with a whining tone or\ntremendious growl according as I paid\nhim attention. In short I find them to\nbe an Animal only fit to be kept\nas we would a Tiger.—not to have\ntheir own way.\nAs for Monkies Raccoons and Alle-\ngaters we have plenty.—- You cannot\nKill a Duck or Teal upon a Tank or\npool, but up bounces an Allegator and\ngulphs them down.\nA Public spirited Gentleman now at\nMidnapore intends mending all the\nRoads leading from thence to Beercool\nand Ballasore—And even as far down\nas Cattack, as there is a probability\nthat this will soon become the fashion-\nable place to retreat to during the heats.\nThere will also be Houses of Entertain-\nment on the different Roads.\nMr. Junglebaug Coach and Harness\nmaker at the sign of the Tiger and Trap\nMidnapore, Begs leave to inform the\nLadies and Gentlemen that He is ma-\nking and fiting out Coaches and other\nVeichles for the Conveyance of Ladies\nand Gentlemen to the above mentioned\nplaces and Wishes for encouragement.\nWanted a handsome sprightly House\nKeeper the Cast not much minded.\nAny such by applying to A. B, at\nMidnapore, by Letter or otherwise will\nmeet with every encouragement.\nA Gen-Irman tired of a single Life\nwishes to be tyed to some handsome\ngood Complexioned Lady of an easy\nFortune, the same Mr. A. B. will also\ntreat of this. THREE\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-06-24/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15nxuA-3hIbRCCL67czGIgszRq5RBBs91/view", "text": "**POET's CORNER.**\n\n**STANZAS on MEMORY.**\n\n*O! memoria saeva memoria!*\n\nO MEMORY! erratic power!\nIn retrospection's maze,\nWhy in misery's galling hour\nRecur to lucid days?\n\nThou, like a mirror, to the mind\nReflectest what we were;\nOur former selves we view—and find\nIn contrast—what we are.\n\nWhy force the wretch immers'd in woe;\nT' advert to long-lost joys?\nWhy make him still thy sway to know,\nWhich knowing—peace destroys.\n\nThe happy wish not to forget\nThy power—but gladly own\nThy reign: for the unhappy, let\nOblivion mount thy throne?\n\n***\n\nTo be LET or SOLD.\nA New and Commodious upper room'd House consisting of a large Hall, two large Bed Chambers, two small ones and two Closets with a back stair case in one of them, the lower Apartments are good Godowns. There is also in the same Ground a small brick House well raised consisting of a Hall and three Bed Chambers with a Veranda all round.—Exclusive of these there are commodious Offices of every kind.\nThe House is pleasantly situated on a high Spot of Ground containing upwards of twenty Biggahs which are laid out in a Garden, just to the Northward of the Village of Sulky on the Bank of the Houghly river, of which it commands an Extensive prospect both up and down.\nAny person wishing to treat for the above Garden may be fully acquainted with particulars by applying to Mr. Claud Alexander.\n\n***\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail.\nAT the Red Godown in the Radda Baazar, the following Articles, viz.\nSALT PORK, in Tierces containing 50 Pieces of 6lb each.\nMess PORK in half Tierces, containing 37 Pieces of 4lb each.\nHOGS FACES, containing 25 and half Heads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best sort in Tubs of half Picul each.\nSOFT SUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds.\nRUM, in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADEIRA WINE of 4 Years Old, in Pipes.\nTEA, best sort, in a Box containing two Canisters.\nWAX CANDLES,\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars had from Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. TOUCHAT's. March 11, 1780.\n\n***\n\nFor Private Sale.\nA New puckah built Garden-house situate on a very high spot of Ground at Russapuglah and next to the Gardens at present occupied by Simeon Droz Esq: from which it is seperated by a very fine sheet of Water.\nThat large and commodious House in the Loll-Baazar at present occupied by John Levitt Esq:\nThe large House adjoining to the above now occupied by Mr. John Carmichael. Further Particulars may be known on Application to Mr. Donald.\nCalcutta 24th. May 1780\n\n***\n\nTo be SOLD.\nTHAT House belonging to Mr. JOHN PENDRED SCOTT, and now rented to Mr. PERRING, Situated betwixt the new House at present possessed by the Governor General built by the late Lieut. Colonel Fortnom. And the House now inhabited by Brigadier Gen. Stibbert and lately by Mr. Hurst. Any Gentleman willing to treat for the above may Know the Terms by application to Mr. Claud Alexander.\n\n***\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA SLOOP Burthen about 25 Tons well found sails Rigging and Stores compleat.\nAlso an Europe 12 Oar'd Pinnace, with elegant Awning &c. compleat inquire of Mr. John Andrews, Old Fort.\n\n***\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA HANDSOME Chariot and Pair of well broke Horses, also a Phaeton and Harnesses. Inquire of Mr. Andrews. Blond Laces. English Silks and Gentlemens, Point Ruffles Inquire as above.\n\n***\n\nTo be SOLD.\nGlass for Windows of various Dimensions.\nParchment\nBuff Leather,\nIsing Glass from Petersbugh,\nFine sallad Oil,\nshell Lack,\nArrack in Leagures,\nPorter, pale beer, and Cyder,\nFresh Danish Claret,\nDo. Eng. Claret,\nConiac Brandy in bottles,\nEnglish sweetmeats Hoffmans,\nbroad cloth of diff. colonrs,\nFine Cotten stockings,\nDitto. Gloves,\ncambrick,\nDo. Handkerchiefs,\nFine Dimity,\nPalampores,\nEnglish Hunting saddles,\nand 20 Pipes of exceeding rich old Maderia, price 400 Rupees per Pipe.\nFor Particulars enquire at Mr Andrews Library.\n\n***\n\nTo be SOLD,\nA very gentell Pair of Brilliant Diamond Dress Ear Rings, and sundry and some Diamond Rings single Stones, 6 to 8 Carets; lately arrived.\nInquire at the Circulating Library.\n\n***\n\nTo be LETT,\nTHE Garden-House belonging to Commodore Richardson delightfully situated at Ducansore beyond Barnagore to be entered on the 19th. June, For further particulars enquire of Mr. William Bondfield.\n\n***\n\nNICOLL's and CREIGHTON.\nTAKES This opportunity of informing the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta that they have removed from their House in the China Baazar to the Harmonic house where they still continue to carry on the Tavern Business, Sundays Excepted, and hope for the Continuance of their favors.\n\n***\n\nM. SOUBISE.\nBEGS leave to inform the Gent. of the settlement, that he has left Mr. Le Gallais's and now keeps his School at the Harmonic, where he attends, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from seven in the Morning till half past Ten o'Clock.\n\n***\n\nTo be SOLD.\nFOR Ready Money and Sicca Rup's by a Person that is obliged to leave this Climate on account of his bad state of health. An elegant budgrow with a Bed Room for 2 Cots and a large Dining Room in good repair elegantly painted and Draws but 11 inches Water, will go from Berhampore to Calcutta every Month in the Year has a good Europe Anchor and Cable and every other Stores for Immediate Use, Likewise Hock a fine toned Violin, and a beautiful Guitar. Canes, eligible Pocket Handkerchiefs Linen for Shirts and sheets. Cosimbuzar stockings ready made shirts and stocks. Fine new Hoyson Tea. An Eligible Silver Watch that may be call'd a complet time peice. Elegant pistols. Silver Mounted Cypher Seals, Watch Chains Gold Rings, set with a Most Brilliant Topaz, One Do. set with a Ruby, some Glass and China ware, Chairs and Couches with Madras Furniture the most Eligible Shauls and a shaul Waistcoat, two chair palanquins, a Fly Palanquin an Eligible Hen coope, two Large China chests, a brass Cannon and a Camp cott. An Eligible small 6 Oar'd Budgerow that has 21 Venetian Windows, with seats wide enough to lay on, and 14 People can sit on the seats and Lockers that will contain 50 Dozen of Liquor. For further Particulars please to enquire or Direct for Mathew Stevenson at Mr. Lewis Gego's Garden-House in Calkapore near Cossimbazar.\n\n***\n\nMr. DUNCAN.\nBEGS leave to inform the Public that He has an Outcry on Wednesday and Saturday every week, when Goods of all sorts will be exposed for Sale; The Outcry to begin at 10 o'Clock in the forenoon.—His wholesale and Retail Godown will be kept open every day (Sundays Excepted) from 7 o'Clock in the morning, till 2 in the afternoon and from 4 to 6 o'Clock in the Evening, for the receiving and disposing of Goods of all sorts by Private Contract, Whole-sale and Retail.\nN. B. A List of the Goods for Public Outcry may be seen any time before the Sale, If any thing particular early Notice will be given.\nChina-Baazar Calcutta June 7th 1780.\n\n***\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY First, and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-07-01", "date": "1780-07-01", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-07-01/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15c2ql1zUodpO9QIAEx0pUDvYjVBgifhV/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday June, 24th to Saturday July, 1ft. 1780. [No. XXIII]\n\nFOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.\nExtract of a Letter from Lord Macartney Governor of Grenada to Lord George Germain dated 4th September 1779.\nI FLATTER myself that long ere this Letter arrives, you have received my dispatches of the 5th. July, from Grenada advising you of the French having taken possession of this Island. I sent you several Copies before, but in case none of them came to hand, I shall inform you in a few words that Count D'Estaing arrived at Grenada the 25th July with 25 Ships of the Line and 12 Frigates and 6500 Land forces. We made the best defence in our power with the handful of Men we had which only amounted to 101 Men of the 48 Reg. 24 of the Artillery and between 3 and 400 Militia, we succeeded in driving them back the first time they made the attack, but by their superior force; they force'd our lines the 2d. time after a Combat of about an hour and a half, which cost them above 300 Killed and wounded, a Number far superior to all the force we had to oppose them, and the more so as all the Negroes and new subjects had abandoned us in the Night before, Finding ourselves at the discretion of the Enemy without any means for making resistance, and without any hope of the Relief We were obliged to propose a Capitulation; but Count D'Estaing absolutely refused to listen to our Terms and we also refused his, so that the principal Inhabitants unanimously agreed to surrender, rather than accept the offers he made us, and on this footing they are Masters of the Island.—\n\nExtract of a Letter from Admiral Edwards dated 24th July 1779.\nI Have the pleasure to inform your Lordship that his Majesty's Ship the Unicorn, Capt. Cadogan, has taken a French Ship of 24 Guns and 194 Men after a Combat of half an hour, also taken an American Vessel of the same force.—\n\nJamaica 7th June. The Ruby of 64 Guns, the Eolus of 32 and the Jamaica Sloop brought into Port Royal the Prudent of 36 Guns and 314 Men Commanded by Le Viscount D'Escars after an Engagement in which Capt. Evarett of the Ruby was Killed.\n\nLondon 28th Aug. Since we heard of the French and Spanish Fleets being joined the present and future operations of Sir Charles Hardy are the only objects of attention.—The 25 the Enemy was bold enough to appear off Plymouth in such a Disposition as raised an universal suspicion of an Invasion, Sir Charles in his last dispatches seems not to have heard of them, yet they cannot fail meeting one another, Sir Charles's Fleet consists of 35 Ships of the Line, 7 Frigates, 6 Fire Ships and several 40 Gun Ships, in all about sixty sail.—\n\nExtract of a Letter from LONDON the 7th September 1779.\nTHE Loss we have sustained in the West Indies is not at all to be doubted, We have not only received advice by the Duke of Cumberland Packet Boat which left St. Christophers the 9th Aug. and which is arrived at Falmouth, but the particulars has also been brought by the Capt. of the Ariadne who arrived here to day. On Board this Frigate of 20 Guns is Admiral Barrington, but the wound he received in the Engagement would not permit his coming up to London, As the Court cannot help informing the Public of this affair, we shall only add that it clearly appears that Mr. Barrington's Division sustained the whole Fire without being joined by the rest of the Fleet, this Division was Composed of the Prince of Wales which he Commanded, the Duke of Grafton Capt. Wilkinson, the Cornwell Capt. Edwards, the Sultan Capt. Gardner all of 74 Guns, the Boyne of 70 Captain Fanshaw and the Lion Captain Cornwallis of 64, the Prince of Wales suffered much Damage.\n\nLondon 17th Sept. William Henry who has served a Campaign in the Prince George Admiral Digby has since been advanced to a Lieutenant.\n\nLondon 31st. August. A Letter from Ad. Duff dated 26th July from the Bay of Gibralter on board the Panther of sixty Guns informs us of the success he has had against a Spanish Convoy which was going with provisions to the Troops at St. Roch he has destroyed one Vessel and taken 14 others loaded with Wine Brandy Bread &c. This will be of great service to the Garrison of Gibraltar. This little Squadron was composed only of the Panther 60 Guns and Enterprize 28, the only two Ships on that station.\n\nCorogne 31st. July. This morning the Concord a French Frigate brought into Port an English Cruizer of 26 Guns and 150 Men which she took near Cape after an Engagement of three Quarters of an hour, this is the same Vessel which insulted Le Colier some time before.\n\nCorogne 6th sep. Nermione a French Frigate of 34 Guns and 320 Men Commanded by Mr de La Touche brought into this port the Hawke an English Cutter of 14 Guns and 52 Men, of which 3 were wounded\n\nCadiz 31st Sept. We still continue taking every necessary measure in the Camp of St. Roch for attacking Gibralter, while Don Antonio Barcelo takes every opportunity of preventing any Vessel from entering the Harbour, several very heavy pieces of Ordnance amongst which were a few Culverines from Ceula at the Camp.\n\nBreast 20th sept. the Count D'Orvilliers received Yesterday by a Courier from Versailes some Letters from the Ministry mentioning that since the bad state of his Health would not permit his continuing any longer, the King has been pleased to accept of his dimission and has appointed the Count Du Chauffault in his place, Don Louis de Cordara on his arrivel gave a Dinner to the Officers of the United Fleets who were 300 in Number.\n\nFrom the Camp before Gibraltar 13 Sep. The Night before last we perceived that the Officers and Soldiers of the Artillery were very busy about the Battery and that they made several manuvres with the assistance of an artificial light but we are quite ignorant of their intentions with regard to that. Next Morning the Enemy began firing from the new erected Batteries in Maures Castle and from several other places upon the Mountain, at first their fire was very brisk having 15 Cannon and 2 or 3 Mortars, but after ten o'Clock it decreased by degrees and they only fired at intervals, they have done no damage to our Camp unless one poor Soldier who was impudent enough to lift up his hand just as they pointed their Guns, for our part we did not think it worth our while to return the fire as they did us so little hurt.\n\nLondon 5th. Oct. an Order was issued out to prevent the exportation of Copper, on which account there has\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-07-01/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15c2ql1zUodpO9QIAEx0pUDvYjVBgifhV/view", "text": "been some disturbances amongst the proprietors of the Copper Mines, but as they cannot dispence with any of it, having occasion for a great Quantity to sheath the Royal Navey, they have made an agreement with these people which is satisfactory to them.\n\nPort Royal 26th July. His Majestys Ship the Lion arrived here the 20th of this Month quite disabled having suffered much in an engagement which happened the 6th of this Month between the English and French Fleets off the streights of Grenada, I think it is only doing Justice to Capt. Corner Allen to assure the Lords of the Admiralty that on account of the deplorable State of the Lion; it was impossible for him to join Admiral Byron.\n\nLondon 1st Oct Lord G. Germain has received a Letter from Valentine Morris Esq; Governor of St. Vincent dated in July giving an account of 450 French Troops being Landed on that Island from Martinico the 16th June under the Order of Le Da Trolong and taken possession of all the heights which Commanded the Town of Kingston and the Governor in concert with Lieut Col. Etherington who then Commanded the Kings Troops thought proper to propose Conditions for surrender ing the Island, the French Officers having agreed to them after some altercations of his own. The Island surrendered on the following Conditions. That the Colony should be obliged to deliver a sum of Money to pay the French Troops which Sum should be deducted from the Revenues of the Crown, the Carrison of the Island consisted in one Lieut. Col. 3 Captains 8 Sabalterns and 500 Soldiers of which 104 were sick.\n\nCALCUTTA.\n\nNews per. KINGSTON.\n\nCANDIDATES\n\nFOR the the Government of Madras Claud Russell J. Bonfield, Call, G Stratton, E. Cotsford R. Smith and Stables, James Call it is thought will succeed. Ditto for the Supereme Council to Consist of 7 Geo. Vansittart C. Goreing B. Rouse,\n\nBoth Fleets at Sea the 16th of Nov English 52 Ships of the Line and 40 Frigates Combined 66 Ships of the Line and Frigates.\n\nForty Thousand Irish is in Arms demanding Redress of Grievances.\n\nHector Store Ship for Madras Parted with the Kingston the 25th Nov. and is since Arrived safe.\n\nThey think in England that the Mauritias and Manila are taken.\n\nIt is thought Appointments for India will take Place before March.\n\nGeneral Goddard, to succeed Hector Munro.\n\nOn Sunday Night last the House of Mr. Suckerrie, an Armenian near the Armenian Church was broke open, and Robbed of Goods and cash to a considerable amount, with which the Offenders got clear off.\n\nOn Monday last a Seapoy was Executed for wilfull and premeditated Murder.\n\nThe same day a black man was Pilered in the Loll Baazar.\n\nBy Letters from Madras and Surrat.\n\nWE Learn that the Mahrattas have not only destroy'd the Country all round Gen. Goddard's Army, but have also injured and disturbed the Water, and that many thousands of the Inhabitants are lying under the Walls of that place, and in the adjacent Topes in the greatest distress, and every Article and necessary of life is very dear and scarce, and that provisions, can scarcely be procured for Money.\n\nThe Captain and Officers of the Protector store Ship expected to find the Isles of France and Manilla in our possession.\n\nHis Majesty's Ship, the sea Horse is gone as a Convoy with the China Ships.\n\nBy Letters from Madras.\n\nWe are informed that there has been three French Vessels at Batavia, one of 16 Guns who loaded with Arrack, Sugar and Rice, she had only a few Europeans on board and they were very sickly. The other two came from the Mauritias for Provisions but they did not seem to have been Cruzing or in a proper state to attempt making Prizes\n\nDeparted this life Mr. Angus it is thought he broke his heart owing to the infidelity of his W—e.\n\nARRIVED.\n\nThe Snow Frederigh Trinquabar, The Ship Union—Scot from Madavia, Portuguse Ship—from Goa. Ship Kingston—Nutt from Europe.\n\nHIGH WATER at Calcutta from Saturday July, the 1st. to Saturday July the 8th H. M.\n1 Saturday, at 3 00\n2 Sunday, 3 48\n3 Monday, 4 36\n4 Tuesday, 5 24\n5 Wednesday, 6 12\n6 Thursday, 7 00\n7 Friday, 7 48\n\nSIR.\n\nTHE Terror, of Invasion, which being over us diffused a Martial Spirit throughout the Nation. Associations for the defence of the Kingdom Subscriptions for raising Men, for the Land and Sea service; contributions for the Marine society; offers from individuals to raise Regiments all these bore a testimony of the sober and steady determination of the People.\n\nBut what at first was serious, is now became ridiculous; play at Soldiers is the gew-gaw of the day, from his Majesties Master of the Horse, to the grown young Gentleman in the Artillery Ground, or the ungrown in boarding Schools no rank of people is totally exempt from the influence of this fashion; even the Directors of the E—t I—a C—y that grave, solid commercical Body of Men, have determined to be in the ton of playing at Solders, and like Sober Lamedon dancing in the Gout, to have their share in the foolery of the day.\n\nAMuster is ordered of all their Clerks Secretaries Warehousemen, porters, servants and dependants for the purpose of playing at Soldiers. The Command of this doughty Army is given to Col. W—s and a Gentleman who has served the Company in a Military capacity abroad, with Hon. and reputation actually condecended to take a Subordinate part in this pretty Mumery.\n\nIn arranging this mighty business it was found, that the number of Gentlemen, entitled from their salaries to be Commissioned Officers, would be disproportionate to the rank and file to remedy this inconvenience, it was determined to divide the Army into three denominations, Europeans, Seapoys and Mahrattas, in one of these corps every servant enjoying a certain Salary, is to have a Commission; the non Commissioned Officers are composed of book keepers and other persons who have pretty lucrative employments, but not to rank with Gentlemen of the Pen. M—l, Secret's is appointed to the Regiments, which however, were happily adjusted by the condecension of those who kindly accepted of the Office of Paymaster leaving the Regiments to Mssrs. C—and H—t.\n\nIn order to give the matter an air of reality, and to inure the Troops to something like actual service a Post is established upon the late expedition to poonah, Dk—C— of the Secret Office is to be Rag-a-Boy, the only question is, whether, when on watch for the Committee, he shall have the exclusive right to the seat opposite the picture of John Dean.\n\nEuropeans and Seapoys are to march from the Steps which leads from the Secretary's Office. The Mahrattas to enter by the grand Door in Leaden Hall Street, (to sag the the grand Army) while a detaichment who are posted in the private Trade, flanks the Enemy by the little passage from Lime Street, the place of Action the Quadrangle One Day Rag-a-Boy is placed upon his seat by the confederate forces of Europeans and seapoys, the next he is displaced by the Mahrattas; on the third, he regains his honours, and on the fourth he is disposses'd of them &c. &c.\n\nIn one of the Committees held for the purpose of forming of the Army Mr. M—p who has proved himself a steady friend to the proprietory, argued that the general interest may be injured in causing the servants to neglect their respective duties to their masters, by transfer of their attention to the fate of Rag-a-Boy, that the introduction of the Military would ass & civil subordination, that the Director would be lost in the Soldier, and that dissipation & distraction would be the inevitable consequence, in vain says this honest man shall I order one of the Servants into the Ware-house; or bring me an Account Book, he tells me he is aid-de-camp to General M—land is going to order Col. Cogan to make a feint attack upon the Mahrattas's left wing, towards the Kitchen, while the General takes them in front, with the Europeans, if the man obeys me he is brought to a Court Martial, and dismissed, if he refuses to follow my Orders, I dismiss him you Gentlemen, what would be done, this reasoning had some effect and produced some Orders and regulations respecting the civil, the Military and the compound Characters, of which I am promised a coppy, which I will send you as soon as I can in the mean time you have the following, which I assure you\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-07-01/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15c2ql1zUodpO9QIAEx0pUDvYjVBgifhV/view", "text": "first draught.\nall the Servants obey the Order of the Directors in preference to their superior Officers, as they receive places more than their Military.\nThat when the duties are compleated (may be the case of a Warehouseman on Military duty and before a Committee) the hat is to be held above, without touching the head, denoting the subordination, and some sort preserving the Military dignity.\nThat no Officer on duty shall touch his hat to a Director unless said Director be in the actual execution of his duty.\nThat all officers be spoken to, and addressed in letters, according to their respective ranks Capt C--- of the Artillery, L--- M---y of the Infantry, &c. This Order relates to Warrant Officers and Soldiers.\nI am am Sir,\nYour Humble Serv.\nI C\n\nSale by Private Contract by Mr. GEORGE WILLIAMSON Vendue Master to the Hon'ble Company.\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones, set and unset.\nJewels of various Sorts, just imported,\nCountry and Town Houses,\nBook Cases of Mahogany,\nAn Organ of 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with accompanyments.\nA beautiful Stout Toorkay.\nElegant useful and Ornamental Plate,\nSperma Ceti Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers,\nOld Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles\nFrench Brandy, and Brandy Fruits,\nWest-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars.\nArtificial Fruit and Flower Trees and Shrubs.\nAlso a few Pipes of the Company's exceeding Old Madeira.\nAlso a most elegant and Superb set of Table Plate, lately imported consisting of Tureens, Gerandoles, Candlelabora, Epergne, Vases, &c. compleat for a Side-board desert, and decoration of a Table, which are to be viewed at Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION ROOM.\nA handsome Phaeton imported by the Ceres.\nA set of Chariot Harness.\n\nS C H E M E,\nO F A\nL O T T E R Y.\nFOR the large elegant Pucka built Town House situate on the Esplanade, belonging to Mr. Archibald Keir, at present rented by the Company at the rate of one Thousand Arcot Rupees per Month, to be drawn at Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION ROOM, the OLD PLAY HOUSE as soon as the Tickets shall be disposed of, and the Money paid into Mr. WILLIAMSON's Hands.\nThe LOTTERY to consist of 200 Tickets. Each Ticket to be 600 Sicca Rupees and to be divided into Halves, Quarters and Eighths at the pleasure of the Subscribers. Four Commissioners to be appointed for the Superintending of the Drawing, at a meeting (to\n\nBe advertised in the Gazette) of such Subscribers as may at that time be in Calcutta.\nBooks will be opened at Mr. WILLIAMSON's Office at the OLD PLAY HOUSE for the receiving of Subscriptions.\n\nTO THE SUBSCRIBER'S.\nNOTICE Is hereby given that the Raffle for the Coach Imported in the Ceres will be decided on Friday next at the Harmonic Tavern instead of Le Gallais, The Carriage stands at Oliphants.\n\nTO SPORTSMEN.\nTO Be sold sundry Curious Long-Barrell'd Fire Arms for Wild Duck made by Southall---Also a few Hunting Saddles and Carriage Harness.\nInquire at Mr. John Andrews.\n\nMr. LE GALLAIS.\nBEGS Leave to inform the Public that he has a quantity of good old Madeira to dispose of by the Pipe, And if the Gentlemen will send Bottles they may be supplied at 13 SRs. per Dozen.\nCalcutta 17th June 1780.\n\nW A N T E D.\nA Handsome Buggy on four Springs the preference will be given to a Tub bottom with a Hood any person that has such a thing to dispose off may hear of a purchaser by applying to the Printer.\n\nMr. D U N C A N.\nBEGS leave to inform the Public that He has an Outcry on Wednesday and Saturday every week, when Goods of all sorts will be exposed for Sale; The Outcry to begin at 10 o'Clock in the forenoon.---His wholesale and Retail Godown will be kept open every day (Sundays Excepted) from 7 o'Clock in the morning, till 2 in the afternoon and from 4 to 6 o'Clock in the Evening, for the receiving and disposing of Goods of all sorts by Private Contract, Whole-sale and Retail.\nN. B. A List of the Goods for Public Outcry may be seen any time before the Sale, If any thing particular early Notice will be given.\nChina-Baazar Calcutta June 7th 1780.\n\nM. S O U B I S E.\nBEGS leave to inform the Gent. of the settlement, that he has left Mr. Le Gallais's and now keeps his School at the Harmonic, where he attends, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from seven in the Morning till half past Ten o'Clock.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nBY private Contract that commodious, elegant Modern built House fronting the Esplanade at present Occupied by Edward Stephenson Esq: For particulars enquire of Mr. Lloy[d].\n\nTo be L E T T,\nTHE Garden-House belonging to Commodore Richardson delightfully situated at Ducansore beyond Barnagore to be entered on the 15th. June, For further particulars enquire of Mr. William M[ILL].\n\nA L L P E R S O N S\nWHO Have any demands on the Estate of the late Captain Bartholomew Collins deceased are desired to send in their Accounts to Mr. Honeycomb Attorney for Capt. James Primrose Administrator of the said Estate on or before the 1st. day of August next And all Persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to Pay the same to Mr. Honeycomb or to Capt. Primrose within the abovementioned Time.\nCalcutta 1st July 1780.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nA SLOOP Burthen about 25 Tons well found sails Rigging and Stores compleat.\nAlso an Europe 12 Oar'd Pinnace, with elegant Awning &c. compleat inquire of Mr. John Andrews, Old Fort.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA HANDSOME Chariot and Pair of well broke Horses. also a Phaeton and Harnesses. Inquire of Mr. Andrews. Blond Laces. English Silks and Gentlemens, Point Ruffles\nInquire as above.\n\nT be SOLD.\nGlass for Windows of various Dimensions.\nParchment\nBuff Leather,\nIsing Glass from Petersburgh,\nFine sallad Oil,\nshell Lack,\nArrack in Leagures,\nPorter, pale Beer, and Cyder,\nFresh Danish Claret,\nDo. Eng. Claret,\nConiac Brandy in bottles,\nEnglish sweetmeats\nHoffmans,\nbroad cloth of diff. colours,\nFine Cotten stockings,\nDitto. Gloves,\ncambrick,\nDo. Handkerchiefs,\nFine Dimity,\nPalampores,\nEnglish Hunting saddles,\nand 20 Pipes of exceeding rich old Maderia, price 400 Rupees per Pipe.\nFor Particulars enquire at Mr Andrews Library.\n\nTo be S O L D,\nA very genteel Pair of Brilliant Diamond Dress Ear Rings, and sundry and some Diamond Rings single Stones, 1 to 8 Carets, lately arrived.\nInquire at the Circulating Library.\n\nOn Tuesday the 4th July.\nWILL be sold at publick Outcry by Mr. Donald at his Auction-Room near the Court-House.\n200 Md. of Shast Copper, Broad cloth Also of Various colours lately imported.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe copper to be Paid for and removed within 15 days of the time of sale or it will be resold for Account and at the Expence of the first Purchaser.\n\nAt the same Time\nA Piece of Garden Ground measuring One Bigah and one Cottah situate near the Great Road leading from the Bytah connah to the Burying-Ground and almost opposit Mr. She[ILL] barne Garden.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-07-01/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15c2ql1zUodpO9QIAEx0pUDvYjVBgifhV/view", "text": "CALCUTTA PRICE CURRENT\nfor the Month of July 1780.\n\nALLUM 6 R per M.\nBroad Cloath Aurora 98 per piece.\nD. D. Midling 110 per do.\nD. D. Superfine 200 per do.\nCourse Green 65 per do.\nMidling do. 75 per do.\nFine do. 125 per do.\nCourse Yellow 100 per do.\nMidling do. 105 per do.\nFine do 150 per do.\nCourse Blue 74 per do.\nMidling do. 80 per do.\nFine do. 175 per do.\nCourse Black 65 per do.\nMidling do. 60 per do.\nFine do. 150 per do.\nCourse White 65 per do.\nMidling do. 80 per do.\nFine do 130 per do.\n\nPurples 3 Covs. broad,\n\nRed do. 50 per do.\nBlack do. 45 per do.\nYellow do. 45 per do.\nWhite do. 45 per do.\nBlue do. 45 per do.\nGreen do. 45 per do.\nOrange do. 60 per do.\n\nPurples 2 Covs. broad,\n\nRed do. 37 per do.\nBlack do. 15 per do.\nYellow do. 27 per do.\nWhite do. 20 per ditto.\nBlue do. 26 per do\nGreen do. 24 per do.\nOrange do. 40 per do.\nChina beads 80 per M.\nBlack do. 40 per do.\nBlue do. 40 per do.\nRed do. 60 per do.\nWhite do. 40 per do.\nGreen do. 35 per do.\nYellow do. 40 per do.\nCopper Dutch Japan 55 S. R. per do.\nDo. English in sheets 53 C. R. per do.\nDo. Do. plate 48 per do.\nCotten 18 8 per M.\nDo. Second sort 18 per do.\nCoral Faus 3 per each Sac. Weight\nMungu 1 8 Do. do.\nNem 9\nCochineal 16 per Seer\nCoffee 35 per mau\nCinnamon 20 per Seer\nCloves 7 per Do.\nCamphire 50 per mau\nCanvas English 35 per piece\nDo. Danish 28 per Do.\nChina Dammor 3 per mau\nCountry do. 2 per Do.\nFrench Gold Threed 1 14 per each\nSac. Weight\nDo. Silver do. 1 10 per Do.\nEnglish Gold Threed 1 12 per do. do.\nDo. Silver do. 1 10 per do. do.\nMale Chank 1st. Sort 60 per Rd.\nDo. do. 2d. 50 per Hd.\nDo. do. 3d. 25 per Do\nDo. do. 4th. 5 per Do.\nFemale Chank 1st. sort 50 per do.\nDo. do. 2d. 40 per do.\nDo. do. 3d. 2 per do.\nCowries Maldivia 14 per man.\nDo. Fatteh 64 Pous per 1 Rup.\nHoataul Lucknow 23 per Maund\nDo. Tubky 14 per do.\nIron Europe Bats 11 per do.\nDo. do. Bear 10 per do.\n\nDo. Balasor hook 6 4 per do.\nDo. Berboom hook 5 per do.\nJute 1 8 per do.\nLead 13 13 per. do.\nLinseed Oil 30 per do.\nMadeira Comp. S. R. 500 per Pipe\nTootenague thin 14 8 per do.\nDo thick 13 12 per do.\nNutmegs 4 per seer\nWhite Nankeen 27 per Corge\nBrown do. 14 per do.\nPitch 40 per Barrell\nPepper Malabar 24 per Maund\nDo. Curchie 26 per do.\nPelongs 6 per piece\nPorter 150 per Cask\nRattans Malacca 14 Ans. per Hund.\nCanes 20 per do.\nRed-Wood 3 10 per Mau.\nSalt Coast 68 per do.\nDo Country 88 per do.\nSandal-Wood 25 per M.\nSaffron 11 per seer\nTea 100 per box\nTin Small 29 per M.\nDo. Large 27 per do.\nVermillion Europe 3 4 per seer\nWax Pegue 44 per M.\nDo Mallacca 31 per do.\nWhite Lead 20 per M.\nQuick Silver China 2 10 per sear\nMuggadooties 30 R. per Corge\nLump lack 20 R. per M.\nStick do.\n\nCountry Produce.\n\nBeetlenut 2. R. 12 per M\nBable Trees large 5 per each Tree\nGram Boot 1 4 per M.\nDo Muscolly 1 4 per do\nCharcoal 10 per do.\nChalk 7 per do\nCummia Seed 8 per do.\nCow Tail White 120 per do.\nChunam Stone 35 per H. M.\nDo. do. 50 per do. do.\nGunies 12 per H. gun.\nGhee 6 8 per M.\nDo. 12 per do.\nGurrahs 38 per piece\nGinger 2 per M.\nJagry Lump 3 per do.\nLong Pepper 7 per do,\nCotorah Jagry 1 8 per do.\nOil Mustard 5 8 per do,\nMatt 6 per H. M.\nDo. Small 4 per do.\nCoconut Oil 8 per do.\nWheat 18 per do.\nDo. second 14 per do.\nDo. third 11 per do.\nPatna Opium 500 per chest\nPurneah do. 440 per do.\nBogllpore do. 250 per do.\nRungpore do, 250 per do.\n3 Letters Raw Silk Cossimbuzar 7 4 per\nSeer,\n2 Letters do. do. Radasgore 8 1 2 do.\nSalt Petre 64 per M.\nSalt Petre 2d. 58 per do.\nRungpore Silk 7\nSugar Benares 7 8 per do.\nDo. Rungpore 7 per do.\nShell Lack 20 per do.\nTurmerick 4 per do.\nTincal 20 per do.\nDo. 2d. 14 per do.\nTobac Hidgey 5 per do.\nDo. Corsiham 3 per do.\nWax Bengal 47 per do.\nWood Oil 10 per do.\n\nRice fourth sort 8\nDo. third 12\nDo. second 24\nDo. first 28\nExchange on Madras 370 A\n100 Pagodas.\n\nPrice Current of Bengal G\nMadras.\n\nRudnergor Raw Silk 1st. and\n40 Pag.\nCossimbaazar do. 1st. 2d. 3d.\nMngga Thread do. 11\nMugga Dooties 8 per\nDutca Tasates 1st. sort\nDo. 2d. do.\nDo. 3d do.\nCuttaney\nLong Peppar 15 pe\nCumin seeds\nDry Ginger\nJagery\nSugar\nRice 1st. sort 120 p\nDo. cargo\nWheat\nPease\nOpium 700 p\n\nTo be LET or SOLD,\n\nA New and Commodious\nroom'd House consisting\nHall, two large Bed Chambe\nsmall ones and two Closets wit\nstair case in one of them, th\nApartments are good Godown\nis also in the same Ground a sm\nHouse well raised consisting o\nand three Bed Chambers with a\nall round.— Exclusive of these\ncommodious Offices of every k\n\nThe House is pleasantly situ\nhigh Spot of Ground contain\nwards of twenty Biggahs which\nout in a Garden, just to the N\nof the Village of Sulky on t\nof the Houghly river, of which\nmands an Extensive prospect\nand down.\n\nAny person wishing to trea\nabove Garden may be fully ac\nwith particulars by applying\nClaud Alexander.\n\nNICOLL's and CREIGHT\n\nTAKES This opportunity\nforming the Ladies and\nmen of Calcutta that they have r\nfrom their House in the China\nto the Harmonic house where th\ncontinue to carry on the Taver\nness, Sundays Excepted, and h\nthe Continuance of their favors\n\nTo be SOLD.\n\nTHAT House belonging\nJOHN PENDRED SC\nand now rented to Mr. PERR\nSituated betwixt the new House\nsent possessed by the Governor G\nbuilt by the late Lieut.\nFortnom. And the House now\nted by Brigadier Gen. Stibbert an\nly by Mr. Hurst. Any Gen\nwilling to treat for the above may\nthe Terms by application to Mr.\nAlexander.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY First. and late PRINTER, to the Hon. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-07-08", "date": "1780-07-08", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-07-08/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15_A5359k5Ka1smUSFzfIsjn6OIGyP4JN/view", "text": "H I C K Y ' S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nO R,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\nFrom Saturday July, 1st. to Saturday July, 8th 1780. [No. XXIV\n\nFOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.\nExtract of a Letter from the Hon. Admiral Byron to Mr. Stephens dated 8th July 1779.\nFROM on Board the Princess Royal at Sea, On Monday the 6th a little after Day light the French Squadron appeared off St. George, most of it being at Anchor, but as we were preparing in great confusion and little or no wind. I immediately made the Signal to chase and also for Vice Ad. Rowley to leave the convoy, and as there appeared from the Position of the Enemy to be no more than 14 or 15 Ships of the Line I ordered the Ships to form in Battle Order and engage as they reached the Enemy, in consequence of which vice Ad. Barrington in the Prince of Wales with Capt Sawyer of the Boyne and Capt Gardiner of the Sultan who were the foremost of the British Squadron and who made all the sail they could, very soon received the Enemies Fire at a great distance, but they did not mind it till they got much nigher them. It then appeared that their force was very different from the accounts we had received of them from Grenada, they having 34 Ships of War of which 26 or 27 were Ships of the Line and several of them deemed to be first Rates nevertheless the chase was continued and signal made to come to action as close as possible, but all our endeavours proved ineffectual as the enemy carefully avoided every thing of that kind, and I was sorry to find that their superiority over our Ships with regard to their sailing, put it in their power to choose their distance which prevented our rear coming into action. The Vessels which suffered most were those who begun the engagement such as the Grafton Capt. Collingwood, the Cornwell Capt. Edwards, and the Lion, Capt. Cornwallis the gallant example of Vice Admiral Barrington with the three first Ships exposed him to a very hot fire in making the attack and the other three which got to the Leeward had the whole Fire of the Enemys Line, as they passed by, the Monmouth suffered also very much, and Capt Fanshaw bore down upon the Enemy very boldly to stop their Van and bring it to an action but considering the furious and well directed Fire which these ships powered upon the Enemy\n\nI am convinced they suffered very much, though their masts and Riging appeared less damaged than ours, I was obliged to order Mr. Fanshaw to make the best of his way to Antigua, as she was so much hurt, accordingly he left us. When we got to St. George we saw the French Flag flying on the Fort and other Batterys which gave us sufficient reason to believe the Enemy was master of the Island, I beg leave to mention in a particular manner the behaviour of the Officers and Soldiers on this occasion which was becoming Britons, and every thing was done by them too keep up the honour of their nation, I send you enclosed a list of the Kill'd and Wounded amongst the latter Admiral Barrington, but his wound is so slight that there is no danger of his recovery, the whole number kill'd is 83 of which number there are 4 Officers, and wounded are 346 amongst whom there are also 4 Officers, all of them being either Land or Sea Lieutenants.\n\nThe French and Spanish Fleets consisting of 52 sail of the Line have been parading near the Chop of the Channel, our Grand Fleet under Admiral Hardy had sight of them but seemed to Decline engaging them, I suppose on account of the great superiority of the Enemy. The Enemies Fleet returned to Brest about the end of Sep. in want of Water and all sorts of refreshments and so sickly that they are obliged to lay up six of their 64 Gun Ships to make out the full Compliment of Men in the rest of their fleet. Count D'Orvillier on arrival at Brest gave up the Command of the Fleet, they say on account of a Letter he received from Mons. Sartine reflecting on his inactivity for not attacking the English fleet, and the Command is given to Count D'Chaffault.\n\nThe French Merchants are almost ruined by the many Captures we have made of their East and West Indiamen Upon their application to Sartine for Convoys he tells them, that if they will give to Government 6 per Cent upon the Value of their Cargoes he will order them Convoys, but not else, I think that looks bad on their side, on ours we have the pleasure to say that all our Fleets of Merchantmen from the East and West Indies America and the Baltick &c. are all arrived safe, 8 of our Indiamen the first Fleet from St. Helena are all arrived safe in the River Shanen in Ireland without Convoy.\n\nOur affairs in North America seem\n\nto wear a good aspect, the Bostonian Rebells had gone with a large force to Sea about, 5000 men to Pay, intending to take Halifax and our Settlements there. Sir George Collier with one Ship of the Line and four Frigates came upon them in that Bay and took sunk burnt and destroyed 10 Rebell Frigates from 32 to 16 Guns and about 37 smaller Vessels Transports &c. in short he has so totally destroy'd that Expedition that the Rebells were entirely routed and the few of them that escaped ashore on their Vessels are in the greatest distress starving in the Woods, so that it is thought scarce a man of them can get back safe to Boston. Sir George Collier is returned to New York with three of their Frigates and several of their Transports loaded with stores and Provisions.\n\nGeneral Prescott in south Carolina has laid Siege to Charles Town, but was obliged to raise it again on account of a Rebel Army of superior force coming against them to the Relief of the Town. If no succours go to him he will be obliged to retreat back to Georgia.\n\nExtract of a Letter from MADRAS.\nIT is currently Reported that positive Orders are given by the Directors for an enquiery to be made.----Concerning the Authors of the Intelligence given from hence to the French of all transactions at Bengal----The Directors say that both the French Commodore and his Officers declared, that the Ship Elizabeth was the property of an English Gentleman now at Fort St. George and direct that, if the Fact be proved, the Author or Authors thereof, of whatever Rank or Station, be dismissed their service.----This has caus'd a great Alarm at Madras and it is supposed will be productive of a great Change.\n\nSince the arrival of the Kingston at Madras, the Gov. Admiral, General and Ommeer ul Omrah have had many private conferences, which have caus'd much speculation.\n\nOur Gov. seems very pensive since the arrival of the Kingston yet he continues so diligently to superintend the building of his private Theatre in the Company's Garden.\n\nWe are informed that the late disturbances in Ireland are happily settled and that three of the leding Men of that Kingdom are gone over to England, who are Authorized to offer every assistance in their power to the English Nation.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-07-08/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15_A5359k5Ka1smUSFzfIsjn6OIGyP4JN/view", "text": "Line of BATTLE\n\nFrigates &c. Commanders Guns Men Ships Rates Commanders Guns Men\n\nTriton to repeat S. Lutridge 28 200 Resolution Star. Jacks 3 Sir Charles Ogle 74 600\nCulloden Balfour 74 600\nLizard Mc. Kenzie 28 200 Ramilies Moutry 74 600\nHelena B. Sir James Warren 14 70 Duke 2 Sir C Douglas 68 770\nInfernal F. S.\nHazard C. 10 60 Britania 1 V A D--y C Poole 100 870\nRambler C. Lieut. George 8 60 Union 2 Dalrymple 90 750\nVesuvius F. S. Aleaxander 3 Lord Longford 74 600\nTarter 28 200 Iso 4 Rainor 54 380\nPeggy B 6 40 Defence 3 Symmons 74 600\nIntrepid Hon. St. John 64 500\nShrewsbury Robinson. 74 600\nHector Sir J. Hamilton 64 500\nSt. Albans Hon Onslow 74 600\nAmbuscade to r. S. Hon. C. Phipps 32 220 Egmount Allen 74 600\nPlutto F. S. Prince George 2 R. A. Digby CPatten 98 787\nSwallow B. Lt. Bickerton 14 70 Valiant 3 Godall 74 650\nSoutampton C. Garnier 32 220 Canada H Dalrymple 74 600\nGrashopper C. 12 65 Prudent Burnet 64 500\nPelican Loyd 24 180 Arrogant Cleland 74 600\nIncendiary F S. Cumberland Peyton 74 600\nAriadne s Pringle 20 160 Monarch Duncan 74 600\nTweed 32 220 Thunderer H. Walsingham 74 650\nApollo to repeat S. Pownoll 32 220 Triumph P Affleck 74 650\nUnicorn Ereeerick 20 160 Ocean 2 Laforey 90 750\nPearl G. Montague 32 220 Queen Innis 98 770\nHarpy F. s. Victory 1 Ad S C Hardy C--s Kempenfelt Collins 110 894\nProsupine F. s. Formidable Stanton 98 770\nKite C. 12 65 Mamur Fielding 90 752\nDiana Falconer 32 220 Foudroyant 3 Jarvis 80 700\nStrumbello F. s. Alcide Brisbane 74 600\nFlying Fish C 12 65 Montague 74 600\nLaurel Linzee 28 220 Malborough Penny 74 600\nBerwick Hon Stewart 74 700\nBienfasant Mc. Bride 64 500\nAmazon to r. S. Hon. W. C. Finch 32 220 Terrible S. R Bickerton, 74 600\nAmphitrite Gaborians 24 180 Courageux Lord Mulgrave 74 600\nFirebrand F. s. Royal George 1 A L Ross & C Colpoys 100 867\nMilford Sir W. Burnaby 28 200 Dublin 3 74 600\nJapaquer C. 14 70 Buffalo Brumedge 64 550\nHawke s 12 90 Hero 74 600\nMidea James Montague 28 200 America Thomson 64 500\nSulphur F s Centaur Nott 74 600\nHojdernesce 12 65 Jupiter 4 Reynolds 54 380\nAndromeda to r. S. Mc. Brine 28 200 Torbay 3 74 600\nBrilliant Ford 28 200 Edger Elliot 74 600\nSalamander F s London R. A. G--s C G--s 98 787\nStag P. Cooper 32 200 Prince 3 Walters 64 700\nRattlesnake 12 65 Alfreds Amelia Bayne 74 600\nGeorge 10 60 Romney Johnston 54 380\nRaleigh Bellew 32 220 Invincible 3 Cornish 74 600\nHyana Thompson 24 180 Bedford Edmund Affleck 74 600\n\nN. B.\nB. signifies Brig\nC. Cutter, Warwick 50 Captain Collins\nF. S. Fire Ship\nS. Sloop of War\nB. Bomb Ketch\n\nMediterranean\nPanther | V Ad Duff 60\n| C J Graves\nRamilies Gayton 44\nActor, Keeler 44\nThetis Gill 32\nAlarm Man 32\nEnterprize S T Rich 28\n\nCalcutta News.\n\nSaturday about five o'Clock in the evening a Seaman belonging to one of the Europe Ships, Stabbed himself, with a Knife, and after cut his Throat with the same Knife. of which wounds he instantly died. The cause of this rash act is not yet discovered.\n\nThe same Night about the Hour of Eleven o'Clock, the House of Ramhurry a Sarcar, in Intally was entered by some Villian or Villians who cut a hole hrough the Mud Wall of the said House and robbed the difft. rooms of several things of Value amongst which were the Joys belonging to the said Ramharry's Wife and Child of which they Robbed and stripped them whilst they lay asleep.\n\nLast week a remarkable large Aligator was carried about the streets in a Hackery a live;\n\nARRIVED at MADRAS.\nResolution Pointing, Betey Fraizier, Goodluck Larmer, Prince Corstina-- Law, Esdau Buck Danford, Union Robertson, Fortune Dickson, Ch[ILL] Gras Loringo Furraro, and the [ILL] fiallem Country Ship for Rice [ILL] Ships was at Mangellore for Ric[ILL] could get none, so we may fae H[ILL] friendship and nothing but our M[ILL] War being on that Coast will kee[ILL] and it in Order.\n\nSAIL'D from MADR[ILL]\nConcord Steptoe Bencoolen, N[ILL] Kingsmill Masulapatam, Esdau [ILL] D[ILL] Bengal, Camellos F[ILL]\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "British Navy.\nAmerica\n\nCommanders Guns Ships Commanders Gun Ships Where Guns\n\nR A Hy Parker 74 Europe A Arbuthnot C 64 Barfleur Portsmouth 90\nC Harwood taken by\nR A Rowley C Christian 74 Raisonoble Sir G. Collier 64 F. Willam D 90\nRobuft 74 Monmouth Do. 84\nMaitland 74 Ruffell F W Drake 74 A spanish F. Do. the Pearl 64\nElphinston 74 Defiance Jacobs 64 P Royal Plymouth 2\nGardiner 74 Experiment Sir J. Wallace 50 R Oak Do. 38\nHill 74 Portland Durnarfque 50 Fame Do. 94\nBowyer 74 Rainbow 44 Kent Do. 74\nEdwards 74 Roebuck S A Hammond 44 Blenheim Chath n 74\nTrefcot 74 Leviathan Southwell 44 Bellona Do. 70\nCollingwood 74 Grampus 32 Winchelsea Sheerness 94\nPaterna 70 Richmond Hudson 32 Levant Do. 72\nSawyern 70 Iris Hawker 32 Prudent River tak. by 38\nGriffith 64 Huffar Sulter 32 Building 2\nCasket 64 Vestal Shurley 32\nS Digby Dent 64 Delaware Major 32 S George Portf. 36\nMolloy 64 Convert Holland 28 Warrion Do. 98\nWm. Affleck 60 Greyhound Dickenfon 28 1 S not nam'd Do. 74\nC. S W Hotham 50 Solebay symmons 28 2 Frigates Do. 64\nC Braithwaite 50 Sphyna Groefne 24 R Sovereign Ply. 8\nDawson 50 Hydra Garner 24 Alla Do. 20\nS Hy. Parker 44 Fowly Bouchier 24 1 S not named Ch. 18\nC. Hope 40 Garland 24 1 Do Do Do. 94\nJs. Comings 36 Hinds Bayne 24 2 Do Do K Y Dep 70\n32 Rose 24 1 Do Do Mr. Wells Yd. 94\n28 Seaford 24 1 Do Do Mr. Wesss do. 74\nScarbrough Barclay 24 1 Do Do Mr. Randell's 74\nDaphne Chinery 20 Agammemnon Bucklers Y. 74\nAtalant F. Lloyd 18 A Frigate Do do. 74\nAd S. G. odney 90 Nautilus Becker 16 Bengal Tke H. 78\nC G Young Madras C. 74\nV A Parker 50 Martin H. Harvey 16 Combay Gift to his M 74\nUudale 44 Otter Squire 16 2 Frigates Limehouse 74\nDear 74 Tamer Thornborough 16 2 S not named Blackwall 40\nHon Cornwallis 64 Viper J. Graves 16 1 Do. Do Woolwich 74\nGlover 64 Vulture Facttus 16 1 Frigate do. do 40\nHowe 44 Carcasen Dring 14 Polyphemus Sheerness 63\nTotheringham 32 Scorpion 14 2 Frigates Do 32\nCh. Thomson 28 Cruizer 12 Leopard Cowes 64\n28 1 S not nam'd Harwich 74\nStratford 16 Hannbale Bristol 50\nMedusa Le verpool 50\nEast Indies New-found-land 6 F. 40 one D Do. do 40\n\nR A S Ed. Hughes 74 Salisbury R. A. Ed. C. 50\nRayner Iglis\nTalbot 64 Chatham Allen 50\nKing 64 Pollas Davey 36\nBarberr 64 Licome Cadogar 32\nR. A. S E Venon 60 Proulius H Robinson 32\nC Vandiput 64 Surprize 82\n32 Sybil Pasley 28\n28 To the Northward\nOwen 24 Boston C. Coddington 32\n16 Josus James Pigot 32\n16 Puseus H C Hamilton 28\nPigofus Bazley 24\nConquestadore R. A. Rod.\nat the nore C. Thompsone\nin the down R. A. Drake\nC. G. C. Bennet\n\nOutery, a Quantity of Danish and Dutch Canvas lately imp rted also a great variety of other Articles.\n\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to pay d wn one Sicca Rupee for every Lot, to bind the Bargain, and the l ts to e taken away at ten days after the sale, otherwise to be resold on account of the Purchaser, and he to make good any loss that may be sustained by a Resale.\nThe sale to be in Sicca Rupees.\n\nMessrs. WILLIAMS & TAYLOR.\nHAVING Purchased a material part of the Investment of the Ship Duke of Kingston just arriv d from Eu o e to have it ready for sale the Ensuing Week.\n\nMrs. HODGES\nBEGS leave to inform the Public that she has opened a Boarding school for young Ladies and Children near the Armenian Church, where they are instructed in Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and various sorts of Needle-work.\n\nwow, Betty Fraizler Bengal, His ty's Ship Seahorse four Indiamen Country Ship for China.\nThursday the 22d. Ult. died of a Capt. John Griffith at Chinsura, remains were convey'd to the Bu- Ground in an Herse preceded by y of Seapoys, and attended above le on foot by the Governor Mr. Messrs. Dankleman and Haugurtz the Civil andmilitary Gentle of that settlement, every Military r was paid to the deceased.\n\nWe cannot enough admire the Humanity and exemplary Attention of this settlement to a stranger, which must alleviate the regret of his numerous Friends who were depriv'd of paying the last sad Offices to the deceased, who was so justly entitled to the esteem of all as a Soldier and a Man.\n\nAt Mr. DUNCAN's\nAUCTION-ROOM.\nIN the China Bazar on S turday the 15th. Inst., will be sold by Public\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-07-08/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/15_A5359k5Ka1smUSFzfIsjn6OIGyP4JN/view", "text": "**POET'S CORNER**\nFor the Calcutta Gazette.\n\nBLEST is the man whose peaceful mind,\nWithout a thought on courts refin'd,\nFrom such gilt scenes retires;\nAnd in the country's healthful shade,\nIn sweet simplicity array'd,\nTastes virtue's sacred fires.\n\nIn tranquil smoothness glides his days,\nNo jealousy his peace allays,\nNo pois'nous envy stings,\nBut gay content, and smiling mirth,\nSit singing at his sparkling hearth,\nAnd pleasure spreads her wings.\n\nThus in a life of social love,\nPreparing for his birth above,\nHe is by all ador'd:\nAt length Dame Nature, whisp'ring, says,\n\"My friend full well is fill'd thy days,\n\"Be now to Heav'n restor'd.\"\nD. D.\n\nFOR Sale by Private Contract by Mr. GEORGE WILLIAMSON Vendu Master to the Hon'ble Company,\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones, set and unset.\nPearls of various Sorts, just imported,\nCountry and Town Houses,\nShip Book Cases of Mahogany,\nAn Organ of 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with accompanyments.\nA Beautiful Stout Toorkay.\nElegant useful and Ornamental Plate,\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers,\nOld Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles\nFrench Brandy, and Brandy Fruits,\nWest-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nChina Fruit and Flower Trees and Shrubs.\nAlso a few Pipes of the Company's 2 Years Old Madeira.\nAnd a most elegant and Superb set of Glass Ware, lately imported consisting of Lustres, Gerandoles, Candlestlabors, Eperuse, Vases, &c. compleat for a a Sideboard desert, and decoration of a Room which are to be viewed at Mr. WILLIAMSON'S AUCTION ROOM.\nA handsome Phaeton imported by the Ganges.\nSet of Chariot Harness.\n\n**SCHEME,**\n**OF A**\n**LOTTERY.**\nFOR the large elegant Pucka built House situate on the Esplanade, belonging to Mr. Archibald Keir, with all the Ground Godowns &c. Appurtenances The House alone is at present rented by the Company at the rate of one Thousand Arcot Rupees per Month, and the Godowns are large enough to contain three Europe Ships Cargos of Cotton. The Lottery to be drawn at Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION ROOM, OLD PLAY HOUSE as soon as the Tickets shall be disposed of, and the Money paid into Mr. WILLIAMSON's Hands.\nThe LOTTERY to consist of 200 Tickets. Each Ticket to be 600 Sicca Rupees and to be divided into Halves, Quarters and Eighths at the pleasure of the Subscribers. Four Commisioners to be appointed for the Superintendence of the Drawing, at a meeting (to be advertised in the Gazette) of such Subscribers as may at that time be in Calcutta.\nBooks will be opened at Mr. WILLIAMSON's Office at the OLD PLAY HOUSE for the receiving of Subscriptions.\n\n**ALL PERSONS.**\nWHO Have any demands on the Estate of the late Captain Bartholonew Collins deceased are desired to send in their Accounts to Mr. Honeycomb Attorney for Capt. James Primrose Administrator of the said Estate on or before the 1st day of August next And all Persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to Pay the same to Mr. Honeycomb or to Capt. Primrose within the abovementioned Time.\nCalcutta 1st July 1780.\n\n**NICOLL's and CREIGHTON.**\nTAKES This opportunity of informing the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta that they have removed from their House in the China Baazar to the Harmonic house where they still continue to carry on the Tavern Business, Sundays Excepted, and hope for the Continuance of their favors.\n\n**TO BE LET.**\nAN upper Room'd House situated next to the House now Occupied by Mr. Johnson Attorney, for particulars Enquire at Mr. J. Andrews at the Library.\n\n**LOST.**\nON Thursday the 29th ulto. was lost supposed near the Powder Works a French enameld Gold Watch, with a double Case, the Makers Name on the DialPlate, (Le' Epine porloger du Roy a Paris) and english Gold chain with oval Links, and a Gold Seal of Wedgewoods composition representing Atlas with the World on his Shoulders. Any Person that will bring those things to Mr. Guthrie Watch-maker in Calcutta, shall receive a reward of 3 Gold-Mohurs.\nShould it be offer'd for sale, The favour is requested of any Gentlemen to stop it and give notice to Mr. Guthrie.\n\n**LOST.**\nSUPPOSED to have been picked up near the Council House on Friday afternoon the 30th Ultimo, a Young Spaniel about 5 months old, white and Liver coloured, marked with much regularity down the back, and answers to Name of Toby: Whoever shall hear of him and will either bring or send him to the Council House, or give such Information to the Printer as to enable the owner to recover him shall receive a Gold Mohur reward.\n\n**The Good SHIP FREEMASON.**\nA Remarkable swift Sailor will leave Calcutta on or about the 10th of August for Madras; and is now ready to receive goods on freight by applying to George French the Commander at his House next door to Mr. Boyers or Mr. John Hicks near the Old-Fort.\n\n**TO SPORTSMEN.**\nTO Be sold sundry Curious Long-Barrell'd Fire Arms for Wild Duck made by Southall---Also a few Hunting Saddles and Carriage Harness. Inquire at Mr. John Andrews.\n\n**WANTED.**\nA Handsome Buggy on four Springs the preference will be given to a Tub bottom with a Hood any person that has such a thing to dispose off may hear of a purchaser by applying to the Printer.\n\n**To be SOLD.**\nA SLOOP Burthen about 25 Tons well found sails Rigging and Stores compleat.\nAlso an Europe 12 Oar'd Pinnace, with elegant Awning &c. compleat inquire of Mr. John Andrews, Old Fort.\n\n**To be SOLD.**\nA HANDSOME Chariot and Pair of well broke Horses, also a Phaeton and Harnesses. Inquire of Mr. Andrews. Blond Laces, English Silks and Gentlemens, Point Ruffles Inquire as above.\n\n**To be SOLD.**\nGlass for Windows of various Dimensions.\nParchment\nBuff Leather,\nIsing Glass from Petersburgh,\nFine sallad Oil,\nsnell Lack,\nArrack in Leagures,\nPorter, pale beer, and Cyder,\nFresh Danish Claret,\nDo. Eng. Claret,\nConiac Brandy in bottles,\nEnglish sweetmeats Hoffmans,\nbroad cloth of diff. colonrs,\nFine Cotton stockings,\nDitto. Gloves,\ncambrick,\nDo. Handkerchiefs,\nFine Dimity,\nPalampores,\nEnglish Hunting saddles,\nand 20 Pipes of exceeding rich old Maderia, price 400 Rupees per Pipe.\nFor Particulars enquire at Mr Andrews Library.\n\n**To be SOLD,**\nA very genteil Pair of Brilliant Diamond Dress Ear Rings, and sundry and some Diamond Rings single Stones, 6 to 8 Carets, lately arrived.\nInquire at the Circulating Library.\n\n**To be SOLD.**\nBY private Contract that commodious, elegant Modern built House fronting the Esplanade at present Occupied by Edward Stephenson Esq; For particulars enquire of Mr. Lloyd.\n\n**M. SOUBISE.**\nBEGS leave to inform the Gent. of the settlement, that he has left Mr. Le Gallais's and now keeps his School at the Harmonic, where he attends, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from seven in the Morning till half past Ten o'Clock.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY First. and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-07-15", "date": "1780-07-15", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-07-15/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16MfgTiNkAmtDQIgKT5dWHDWUn7Lod0Zd/view", "text": "HICKY'S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None,\n\nFrom Saturday July, 8th to Saturday July, 15th 1780. [No. XXV\n\nFOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.\nExtract of a Letter from DUBLIN July 12th 1779.\n\nSOME People of consequence think we shall have a new Lord Lieutenant before the meeting of Parliament, but Lord B. says he has no reason to apprehend a removal, and I think we may root from our experience, Hope for a better, or even so good a Governor, he certainly seems very well disposed to do every thing in his power for our relief, but it has had the mortification to find his endeavours Counteracted by those whose acts of Authority from England. I will give you an instance of it. Lord Lanesborough before his death endeavoured in vain to get his Pension of 800l. per. Ann. Continued to his family.---And several others having fallen in the Course of the last twelvemonth, Lord B. declared that no solicitations should prevail with him to fill up one of them: but he received a few days ago a Letter from Lord N. desiring that Mrs. Eden, Wife of the American Commissioner, might be placed on the Pension List for 800l. and the Wife of Sir J. Cockburn for 400l. per. Ann. Two Privy Councellors have been appointed by the same Authority. This was certainly very impolite at a time when distress had forced the Inhabitants to form themselves into Companies to the Number of 12000 and chose them leaders to make themselves perfect in discipline, and where it is not easy to say to what lengths despair might urge them to use their Arms. However Notwithstanding many acts of oppression and very contemptible treatment sometimes, none of his Majesty's Subjects have acted with more loyalty and steadiness in the present dangerous state of affairs then the People of Ireland, and particularly the new raised Companies, of which they had have sufficient proof in their behaviour on a late very extraordinary occasion.\n\nOn the 15th Ult. between three and four in the morning an express arrived at the Castle with a Letter to Lord B. from General Mocher at Corke, acquainting him that he had received a Letter from a Gentleman, a Magistrate, in the Neighbourhood of Bantry Bay who wrote that some fishermen just come in,\n\nhad deposed they saw a few leagues off, fifteen large Ships with white Flags, besides a great number of small vessels, and that an English Merchantman struck to one of them. It was therefore easily believed that the invasion so Long threatned and expected was now at hand, and General Mochar prepared to make the best defence he could, ordering by expresses, the Troops at Limerick, Waterford, &c. and to join him with the utmost expedition in the Neighbourhood of Bantry Bay. He had not marched far before he received Letters express from Cork, which came there by post, informing him that the Fleet seen off Bantry proved to be Arbuthnot's bound for America, and that the English Ship supposed to be taken had only been stopped to answer some Questions. On Lord B. receiving of the first information he ordered an express Boat to be got ready, as the packet had failed, and was on the point of dispatching it to England when he received those Letters that suggested that the Fleet seen near Bantry Bay which occasioned so great an alarm might very possibly be Arbutnot's; That the French intending an invasion would scarce give so early intelligence of their design by hoisting white Flags; and that the delay of a few Hours in which time his Lordship might be sure of receiving another express, could not be attended with any very bad Consequences: and his Lordship being inclined himself to this opinion put off dispatching the express Boat for a few hours, and thereby very happily prevented much greater disturbance in England than here.---For after all, the whole was a Lie. No Fleet nor Ships was seen: and the Letters sent by Post to Gen. Mocher, signed with the names of Magistrates at or near Bantry Bay, were all Forgeries The advice luckily arrived here on Sunday which saved many Merchants from dangerous, or very disagreeable consequences. At Corke the run became so great on the Banks that it was with great difficulty they could be kept open several Letters were written as from Merchants here to others at Cork informing them that a French Fleet had been seen on our Coasts.---that all was anarchy and Confusion, Mobs in every part of the City.---Banks broke open and robb'd.---The Castle surrounded by thousands.---and that horrible deeds might be expected. Whereas perfect peace and good Order were preserved every where; and the indepen-\n\ndent Company Commanded by the Duke of Leinster was ready to do duty there in place of the Troops in Garrison who were preparing to March when the second express arrived at the Castle. The Alarm passed so quick over the Kingdom that the Regulars were every where in motion, and most of them greatly harrassed by forced Marches, and on this and several other occasions, when there was any appearance of actual service, the Independents pressed forward to be employed, and took the Oaths of Allegiance. Yet you will find Lord S with his usual regard to truth, and to give encouragement to their Loyality calling them a Rabble, a Mob.---a Banditti &c. &c. Great Pains are taking to find out the Authors of the Forgeries which caused so much disturbance, but as yet without success; and various are the conjectures concerning the motives. Some imagine that 'twas merely to create distrust; but the more general and probable opinion, is that the Authors were Agents for the Enemy to try how the people were disposed to receive French Visitors. The Last Order from England respecting Military operations were to form a Camp in the South and assemble there the chief forces of the Kingdom, leaving some light Horse to the Northward to guard the Coast against plunderers.\n\nMADRAS June 19th 1780.\n\nTHE Weather has been very bad here since this Month commenced and many persons have been seized with sudden spasms in Various parts (as well as the Extreames) and Fevers which have carried them off at a short Notice viz. Messrs. Will. Angus, John Borton Surgeon of Bencoolen and Miss Ann Watson both arrved from Bengal Capt. Robinson of the Ship---arrived from Maldives,---Quiaurelt late Gunner of his Majesties Ship Burford and Walter Carey late Boatswain of his Majesties Ship Asia Capt. Rich. Peirces steward---Capt. Cha. Deane's 5th Mate Mr. Blythe---and several young Gentlemen belonging to the fleet and many out of the Hospitals---His Majesty's Hospital being removed from near Hog Hill at the south end of the Black Town to the large and spacious new Granary near the Watering place at the North end of Mootal Pettah close to the Sea Side is found to be more wholesome and convenient for\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-07-15/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16MfgTiNkAmtDQIgKT5dWHDWUn7Lod0Zd/view", "text": "the Sick and we hear they are going to make Commodious Quarters for the Surgeons &c. &c.\n\nCapt. Barclay Wife and family, Widow Dyneley late of Ganjam, and several Children took their passage for England Via China in the Earl of Oxford.\n\nOn the 14th James Henry Cassamajor Esq; Embarked on board the Industry Capt. Joseph James for his Government at Visagapatam. Vice Morgan Williams Esq; since returned to Madras being next in course for a seat in Council at Fort St. George.\n\nM A D R A S.\n\nWE learn by the Danish Ship Arrived at Trinquabar which left Europe in Nov. that both Grand Fleets was in port, that Capt. Johnston commonly called Gov. Johnston with a small Squadron of one Ship of 50 Guns, three Frigates of 28 Guns, had taken a spanish Man of War of 74 Guns and three Galeons of 32 Guns each, which was under Convoy of the 74 Gun Ship; and that Doct. Franklin had actually left France and was in England; the Irish was all quiet; on the promise that no more Placemen should be put on the Pension List It's Reported this Danish has been at the Isle of France\n\nSome very elegant Furniture is now making up for a certain new Building and that no less than three doz of China easy Chairs are bought up and if the China Ships brings them with a turn up spring there is no fear but they will sell well.\n\nWe hear that Col. Hartly with his party is returned to Bombay for fear of an attack on that Island.\n\nBy Liters from Madras.\n\nWe are informed that two Danish Ships are arrived on the Coast which left the Cape the latter end of April with the following accounts.\n\nThat the Southampton and Nasau had put into False Bay some time in February and were there when she left it, their Crews being mostly down with the scurvey was the reason for touching at the Cape. Fortunately they saw no Enemies in their way, Mons. Tranjolie with 3 Ships of the Line, The Briliant 64 L'Orient 74 and Savine 64 Guns had been for some time Cruzing off, Cape Agulhas and was still there. The 6 China Ships which left the streights in February will be in Danger, but should They escape and our Fleet from the Coast fall in with them, we may expect a good account will be given of the French Force in those seas. Nine private French Ships had been at the Cape for provisions where their Men of War are likewise supplied. By last accounts from the Manilias there was at that Island a 50 Gun Ship the Flammande Consolante of 38 and 2 others the subtile of 20 and Hercules 8 Guns. The two Frigates Elizabeth and perservience were supposed to be out on a Cruize.\n\nA Dutch Ship arrived the 22d of April at the Cape which off Maderia spake with a Capt. Harvey in a Line of Battle Ship whose Officers told her That Sir John Ross had sailed for the Relief of Gibralter, and Ad. Rowley was gone with a Squadron to America and that we had taken off Cadiz 4 Spanish Ships supposed of war and a Galleon an immense prize superior to any taken last War. It was also reported that D'Estaing's Fleet had been surprized by a storm on the Coast of America. And that the Valentine is lost on Gurensey the Crew and Cargo saved\n\nMadras Jne 19th 1780.\n\nSAILED his Majesty's Ship Sea Horse Capt. J. Alex. Panton Esq; with the following Ships under his Convoy for China. Granby Capt. John Johnston, 2d. Inst. Sandwch Capt. Cha. Deane, 3d. Earl Oxford Capt. John White. 4th Hallwell Capt. Rich. Peirce, and Britannia Capt. Hutchinson last from Bombay.\n\nThe Duke Kingston Capt. Instinian Nutt sailed at same Time for Bengal, Prime Capt, J, Dundass Returned for Bombay with Rice the Day before, and the Concord Capt. Jameson from Bombay for China arrived, (having Buried their late Commander Captain J. Jameson junior at Bombay).\n\nC A L C U T T A.\n\nBarrackpore.\n\nSATURDAY last the Hon'ble, the Governor Gen. and his Lady passed by this place on their way to Sucksauger, they were saluted from Scrampore, and on their arrival at Chinsura, they were saluted, with twenty one Guns, by order of Mr. Ross the Gov. of that place, to whom they, the Hon. Governor Gen. and his Lady paid a Visit.\n\nOn Sunday Evening last HENRY COTREL Esq; left Calcutta, and is now on his way to Dacca being Chief of that settlement.\n\nOn Sunday last a Large wood Boat sunk in the Middle of the River a little below the New Fort.\n\nDEATHS. At Chittagong, the first Instant, Lieut. James Goldfrap: a young Gentleman whose memory will be held most dear by those who knew him best, and whose loss will be regretted, even by the slightest of his acquaintance. Last Tuesday of Convulsions fits the only Daughter of Capt Williams.\n\nA R R I V E D.\n\nArrived the Snow Britania. Waugh from Bombay.\n\nHIGH WATER at Calcutta from Saturday July, the 15th to Saturday July the 22d H. M.\n15 Saturday, at 1 24\n16 Sunday, 2 12\n17 Monday, 3 00\n18 Tuesday, 3 48\n19 Wednesday, 4 36\n20 Thursday, 5 24\n21 Friday, 6 12\n\nOn TUESDAY the 18th of JULY, If not disposed of before that time, By Private Sale, will be sold at public Out Cry by Mr. DONALD at his AUCTION ROOM near the COURT HOUSE.\n\nTHAT upper Room'd House, lately built, situate in Cossy tullah nearly opposite to the House where the Court of Requests is at present held consisting of three Rooms and a Verando above stairs, and the same below, well raised from the Ground, The whole measuring about 10 Cottahs, with a bling Cookroom, and other convenient Out-Houses.\n\nConditions of Sale.\n\nFor Sicca Rupees the Amount of the Purchase Money to be paid within 10 days of the time of sale when Possession and conveyance of the Premises will be given and on Failure of Payment at the time appointed the House will be resold for 'account and at the expence of the first Purchaser. A Rupee Earnest to be paid down to bind the bargain.\n\nOn Friday the 28th. JULY will be SOLD By Public AUCTION by Mr. DONALD At his AUCTION ROOM near the COURT-HOUSE.\n\nFOUR and a HALF COUPLE of very fine HOUND's lately Imported. They are all staunch Dogs, and some of them from a pack of the best HOUND'S in DEVONSHIRE.\n\nAn Answer to the Law Advertisement.\n\nOCCASIONAL You will Oblige me by informing your Correspondent that I am in every respect qualified to be his Clerk, bateing the few menial Offices he requires which of course I hope the following extra qualifications will Amply balance.\n\nI have great experience of the deep cunning and perfidy of mankind, I have a venal regard for money, I am not over scrupulous about the means of procuring it. I have judgement sufficient to develope the most complex cases, and sophistry enough to puzzle and puzzle the most simple. I am a perfect Master of simulation, dissimulation, duplicity, treachery and all the little arts of disingenuous subtlety. I have a happy talent of stirring up and nourishing private animosities. In short I have a total contempt of truth. If, therefore Mr. HICKY, it happens that your correspondent is, as he says, an Emminent Lawyer, I can have no doubt but these Gentleman like and Brilliant accomplishments will procure me a warm and gracious invitation to his service.\n\nA Line addrsed to me, at the sign of the Snake and Quill, in hazard Alley near the Jail, shall be duly attended to by Your O. ed. Serv GORGON.\n\nN. B. Perhaps it may give an additional sanction to my pretentions to acquaint you that I was fostered at a Jesuits college and can produce a diploma of my abilities that would not disgrace the first Gentleman of the Law, my name is an exact index to my mind.\n\nS T O L E N.\n\nLAST Saturday Evening out of the House of Mr. VANRIXTEL the following Articles [viz] One Silver Soup Spoon one do. Table spoon, two do. Tea spoons, one Silver mock-China Tea pot, with a Silver spout and lid with a silver chain, and one glass Shade.\n\nWhoever will give information of the party, or parties concerned in the above Robbery so that they may be brought to justice shall on his or their conviction thereof, receive a Reward of 50 Sicca Rupees.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-07-15/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16MfgTiNkAmtDQIgKT5dWHDWUn7Lod0Zd/view", "text": "Continued from our 20th. Number.\nFROM What I have already said it may reasonably be supposed that reflecting my Fate, I hold all Woman useless, admit them guilty only by Man's persuasions, and that the Prejudice I have received from the Sex, is adequate to what I have coveyed. Thus much with this conclusion, that I consider them as Terrestrial Angels formed for Love, and Worthy to be beloved: it may possibly be urged that Woman first received original Sin, Imparted it to her Lord and Master and intailed it on Posterity; but before that truth is attempted, it should be asked in what Form and Figure the supposed Lucifer accosted our Mother Eve, whether or not the Perfections of Man, the Quintessence of these Perfections, and the Ingengencers of that quintescence were not appointed to exact the Virgin Tribute, the reality of the Apple, the Knowledge thereby obtained the Excellence or Depravity of that fruitful Fruit which has transfered to us it's Fruits, the cause of the ready Acquiescence of it's Governor, the Immediate compliance of Woman's Consort, and the strict observance of their Descendants in those maxims from thence to this, Let a new Newton emerge to both, and say, if the whole Offspring of that first Concession do not employ their Talents to deceive, defraud, to cheat and ruin Woman, if after the irretriveable Loss of Virtue's brilliant ornament, they are not to be pitied whom Necessity obliges to continue a Correspondence with the Destroyer of their Innocence: however I would have it understood that Chastity in Women is an inestimable Treasure, that is the Mirrour of all good Works, the Source of Virgin-Felicity, the Security of Content, and the Load-Stone to conjugal Affection. Therefore he that by in Masque, or by Deception takes from a credulous Maid all that's engaging in her, has much to answer for, and he unworthy the Name of Man, who from the pursuit of unlawful pleasures, is discarded by Society, and at last discovers his Weakness by publishing his involuntary condescension to please himself.\n\nTo be Continued.\n\nMr. HICKEY.\nI Have not been more sensibly affected by any incident for some Years past, than by the serious request of a very particular friend of Mine, to have the inclosed advertisement publish'd in your Gazette; he is at present quarter'd at some distance from hence, or, I make no doubt, but he would have waited on you himself to have had it done. Until I hear from him again, I shall not mention the persons name, to whom he wishes to have the Subscription paid. It is a disagreeable reflexion, Sir, for a young Man like me, who is no higher than, a Cadet yet, to think, that I am likely to remain in this Scorching, unhealthy Climate for 12 or 14 Years, (and unless I have interest at the fountain head (which my poor friend has not) who can, and will procure me one of the many lucrative posts, that are every day given away, may, at the end of that term, be as poor as he, and have the best valuable part of my life spent, and my health destroy'd in the sevice, as his\n\nis: and at the same time see many inferior Officers, return to their native Countries in affluence. — 'tis a glorious recompense truly, and the very best encouragement that can possibly be held out for the good of the service.\nOh ye in power think of this, and let some kind of equal distribution take place. Yours\nA Poor Cadet.\n\nADVERTISEMENT.\nA Gentleman perfectly tired of the service in India, well known to most of the Army, and whose removal wou'd cause a promotion in the List of Captains, will chearfully go home, provided the sum of one Lack of Rupees be paid by a Voluntary Subscription this Year, into the hands of — (here he means a particular Gentleman) who will, he is certain Receive the same for him.\nN. B. From the well known benevolence, and humanity of the Gentlemen of Bengal he has no doubt but the Subscription will soon be fill'd; as upon Enquiry they may learn, that he has always paid the strictest attention to his duty. At present, he owns, that he is not worth as much Cash as would pay for his passage; after a hard service of between 12 and 14 years, in which his health has been totally impair'd, And tho two, some Months a Captain.\n\nJUST IMPORTED.\nA VERY Elegant Crane Neck COACH made intirely in the present taste, with a genteel Rutland Rooff. The pannels painted a pleasing Laylock colour, with a handsome Gold Sprig Mosaie. Lined with a supperfine Cloth, and trimmed with the best Cusoy Lace Ten best polish'd Plate Glass's Ornamented with four elegant Oval Medallions, enriched with mother of Pearl. Six Sets of Harness and Bridels mounted with Tootinague, Bitts and Curbs plated.\nAlso a very elegant Charriot of the of the newest Fashion, painted Devonshire Brown with a rich Gold Spangled Border. and Ornamented with Flowers very highly finished. Venetian Blinds all round and lined with Supperfine light colour'd Cloth, the Carriage Crane Necked and the Harness all plated with Silver.\nFor Further particulars enquire of Mr. Oliphant, Coach Maker.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nBY private Contract by Mr. Duncan in the China Baazar, two Europe Charriots lately imported, also a Quantity of Supperfine long Cloth, Course, and fine Chintz, and Marchoys, also a Quantity of Madras Stockings wove in a Loom, and sundry other Articles.\nCalcutta 15th July 1780.\n\nMessrs. WILLIAMS & TAYLOR.\nHAVING Purchased a material part of the Investment of the Ship Duke of Kingston just arrived from Europe. Hopes to have it ready for sale the Ensuing Week.\n\nMrs. HODGES\nBEGS leave to inform the Public that she has opened a Boarding\n\nschool for young Ladies and Children near the Armenian Church, where they are instructed in Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and various sorts of Needlework.\n\nWHEREAS.\nMANY Injurious and Malicious Reports having been propagated which in my opinion Highly reflects on the Character of Lieut. William Foster with respect to his treatment to me During my sickness while under his Roof for some Months at Berhampore. I think it my duty in Justice to the above mentioned Gentleman on account of his kind treatment and attention towards me, to declare in this public manner that his Behaviour during my residence with him was most tender and humane and such as reflects highly to his Credit as a Friend and a Brother Officer. And any Cause I might have had to complain Originated from the Neglect of his servants During his absence.\nSigned W. Fowler.\nWitness A. W. Kearney.\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail.\nAT the Red Godown in the Radda Baazar, the following Articles, viz.\nSALT PORK, in Tierces containing 50 Pieces of 6lb each.\nMess PORK in half Tierces, containing 37 Pieces of 4lb each.\nHOGS FACES, containing 25 and half Heads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best sort in Tubs of half Picul each.\nSOFT SUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds.\nRUM, in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADEIRA WINE of 4 Years Old, in Pipes.\nTEA, best sort, in a Box containing two Canisters.\nWAX CANDLES,\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars had from Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. TOUCHET'S. March 11, 1780.\n\nMARRIED. The 28th of June at Futty Ghur. Lieut Brathford to the eldest Miss Bertie.\nDIED. At Asam chokey, the first inst. Mr. Robert Bigger sincerely regretted by all his acquaintanse\n\nPrice Current of Europe Goods at present in Calcutta.\nENGLISH Claret 60 per Doz.\nDanish do. 28 do. ditto.\nHock English 50 do. do\nPorter or Beer in Casks 150\nBrandy 5 R per Gall. or 18 per doz.\nCheese 3 per lb.\nHams 2 per do.\nOil 3 per Bottle\nMustard 6 per do.\nVinegar 12 per doz.\nSalmon in Kits 18 per Kit\nBeef in Casks 45 small\nDo. 120 Large\nHats Plain 36 do.\nSilk Stockings 20 per pair\nShoes 7\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-07-15/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16MfgTiNkAmtDQIgKT5dWHDWUn7Lod0Zd/view", "text": "**POET'S CORNER**\n*For the Calcutta Gazette.*\n\nThe TIMES.\n\nCOME on!—come on!—ye Britons brave,\nThe rattling drums, and trumpets sound,\nWhilst Heroes rushing, throng to save\nTheir natal and unrivall'd ground!\nWith loud huzzas the air they rend,\n'Tis Liberty inspires the brave!\nWith George their Parent, King, and Friend,\nThey claim a victory, or grave!\nLong may he live his country's pride!\nLong may he reign supremely blest!\nWith peerless Charlotta by his side,\n'Till Heav'n shall call to endless rest!\nThe King commands, and at his word,\nBy grateful subjects quick obey'd,\nAlong the lines, behold the sword\nIs instantly with joy display'd!\n“Lead on!” ’s the cry,---the haughty foe,\nfrom Gaul, America, or Spain,\nShall lay their waving banners low\nIn dire confusion on the plain!\nThe British legions firmly form,\nAnd terrible in arms appear,---\nThe nations dread the awful storm,\nAnd lend to Providence the rear:\nBELLARIO.\n\nFOR Sale by Private Contract by Mr. GEORGE WILLIAMSON Vendu Master to the Hon'ble Company,\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones, set and unset.\nPearls of various Sorts, just imported,\nCountry and Town Houses,\nShip Book Cases of Mahogany,\nAn Organ of 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with accompanyments.\nA Beautiful Stout Toorkay.\nElegant useful and Ornamental Plate,\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers,\nOld Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles\nFrench Brandy, and Brandy Fruits,\nWest-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nChina Fruit and Flower Trees and Shrubs.\nAlso a few Pipes of the Company's 2 Years Old Madeira.\nAnd a most elegant and Superb set of Glass Ware, lately imported consisting of Lustres, Gerandoles, Candletlabors, Epergnes, Vases, &c. compleat for a Sideboard desert, and decoration of a Room which are to be viewed at Mr. WILLIAMSON'S AUCTION ROOM.\nA handsome Phaeton imported by the Ganges.\nSets of Chariot Harness.\n\n**SCHEME,**\n**OF A**\n**LOTTERY.**\n\nFOR the large elegant Pucka built House situate on the Esplanade, belonging to Mr. Archibald Keir, with all the Ground Godowns &c. Appurtenances The House alone is at present rented by the Company at the rate of one Thousand Arcot Rupees per Month, and the Godowns are large enough to contain three Europe Ships Cargos of Cotton. The Lottery to be drawn at Mr. WILLIAMSON'S AUCTION ROOM, OLD PLAY HOUSE as soon as the Tickets shall be disposed of, and the Money paid into Mr. WILLIAMSON'S Hands.\nThe LOTTERY to consist of 200 Tickets. Each Ticket to be 600 Sicca Rupees and to be divided into Halves, Quarters and Eighths at the pleasure of the Subscribers. Four Commissioners to be appointed for the Superintendence of the Drawing, at a meeting (to be advertised in the Gazette) of such Subscribers as may at that time be in Calcutta.\nBooks will be opened at Mr. WILLIAMSON'S Office at the OLD PLAY HOUSE for the receiving of Subscriptions.\n\n**ALL PERSONS.**\n\nWHO Have any demands on the Estate of the late Captain Bartholomew Collins deceased are desired to send in their Accounts to Mr. Honeycomb Attorney for Capt. James Primrose Administrator of the said Estate on or before the 1st day of August next And all Persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to Pay the same to Mr. Honeycomb or to Capt. Primrose within the abovementioned Time.\nCalcutta 1st July 1780.\n\n**M. SOUBISE.**\n\nBEGS leave to inform the Gent. of the settlement, that he has left Mr. Le Gallais's and now keeps his School at the Harmonic, where he attends, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from seven in the Morning till half past Ten o'Clock.\n\n**TO BE LET.**\n\nAN upper Room'd House situated next to the House now Occupied by Mr. Johnson Attorney, for particulars Enquire at Mr. J. Andrews at the Library.\n\n**LOST.**\n\nON Thursday the 29th ulto. was lost supposed near the Powder Works a French enameld Gold Watch, with a double Case, the Makers Name on the DialPlate, (Le'Epine horloger du Rey a Paris) an english Gold chain with oval Links, and a Gold Seal of Wedgewoods composition representing Atlas with the World on his Shoulders.\nAny Person that will bring those things to Mr. Guthrie Watch-maker in Calcutta, shall receive a reward of 3 Gold-Mohurs.\nShould it be offer'd for sale, The favour is requested of any Gentlemen to stop it and give notice to Mr. Guthrie.\n\n**LOST.**\n\nSUPPOSED to have been picked up near the Council House on Friday afternoon the 30th Ultimo, a Young Spaniel about 5 Months old, white and Liver coloured, marked with much regularity down the back, and answers to Name of Toby: Whoever shall hear of him and will either bring or send him to the Council House, or give such Information to the Printer as to enable the owner to recover him shall receive a Gold Mohur reward.\n\n**The Good SHIP FREEMASON.**\n\nA Remarkable swift Sailor will leave Calcutta on or about the 10th of August for Madras; and is now ready to receive goods on freight by applying to George French the Commander at his House next door to Mr. Boyers or Mr. John Hicks near the Old-Fort.\n\n**TO SPORTSMEN.**\n\nTO Be sold sundry Curious Long-Barrell'd Fire Arms for Wild Duck made by Southall—Also a few Hunting Saddles and Carriage Harness. Inquire at Mr. John Andrews.\n\n**WANTED.**\n\nA Handsome Buggy on four Springs the preference will be given to a Tub bottom with a Hood any person that has such a thing to dispose of may hear of a purchaser by applying to the Printer.\n\n**To be SOLD.**\n\nA SLOOP Burthen about 25 Tons well found sails Rigging and Stores compleat.\nAlso an Europe 12 Oar'd Pinnace, with elegant Awning &c. compleat inquire of Mr. John Andrews, Old Fort.\n\n**To be SOLD.**\n\nA HANDSOME Chariot and Pair of well broke Horses, also a Phaeton and Harnesses. Inquire of Mr. Andrews. Blond Laces. English Silks and Gentlemens, Point Ruffles Inquire as above.\n\n**To be SOLD.**\n\nGlass for Windows of various Dimensions.\nParchment, Fine Cotton stockings,\nBuff Leather, Ditto. Gloves,\nIsing Glass from Petersburgh, Cambrick,\nFine sallad Oil, Do. Handkerchiefs,\nShell Lack, Fine Dimity,\nArrack in Leagures, Palampores,\nPorter, pale beer, and Cyder, English Hunting saddles,\nFresh Danish Claret,\nDo. Eng. Claret,\nConiac Brandy in bottles, and 20 Pipes of exceeding rich old Madeira, price 400 Rupees per Pipe.\nEnglish sweetmeats\nHoffmans, broad cloth of diff. colours,\nFor Particulars enquire at Mr Andrews Library.\n\n**To be SOLD,**\n\nA very gentle Pair of Brilliant Diamond Dress Ear Rings, and sundry and some Diamond Rings single Stones, 6 to 8 Carets, lately arrived.\nInquire at the Circulating Library.\n\n**To be SOLD.**\n\nBY private Contract that commodious, elegant Modern built House fronting the Esplanade at present Occupied by Edward Stephenson Esq; For particulars enquire of Mr. Lloyd.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY First, and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-07-22", "date": "1780-07-22", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-07-22/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16A-ax4TaCiTT7hCbqNEYeaGJfutIGMh3/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None,\n\nFrom Saturday July, 15th to Saturday July, 22d. 1780. (No. XXVI)\n\nFOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.\nThe following is a particular account of the transactions of the French before Jersey in their attack on that Island, and their situations when the last advices came from thence; being the substance of two letters received from Guernsey by two respectable Merchants in London.\n\nON Saturday Morning the first of May an alarm was given from the look out that a large fleet was steering hither from the Coast of France; as they advanced we perceived there were five frigates, four other vessels, and a number of Boats: they made for Owen's Bay, in order to land, and we were soon informed on what errand they came. Expresses were immediately sent by the Governor round the Island to call in the militia, and all the troops belonging to the regulars, invalids, and militia, were shortly assembled; the works of the forts were immediately manned, and every thing got ready to oppose their landing. The French immediately begun to get their men into their Boats, and the Frigates stood in as near as they could to cover their landing; but the first fire from our Forts was so hot, that it was almost madness to advance; they however still pushed on under a heavy cannonading, some of their Boats grounded, and two overset; but then they perceived the attempt would be attended with great slaughter and the success very doubtful; they therefore hove out a signal for the return of the Boats, and in two hours time they were all on board again. Their cannon did us no damage; all the hurt we received was from our own, one of which bursting, killed, I believe, five men, and wounded several: during this engagement, the Governor sent off a privateer, which was lying to the westward, with the account of the French attack, to Portsmouth, who, we have since heard, fell in with Adm. Arbuthnot and his fleet: the French fleet hauled off, remained standing off, and on for some hours when the wind being fair they went for the Coast of France, and we saw no more of them that Day: a privateer was sent to look for them, and they were found lying off Cape Frehel, a head-land about four leagues to the Westward of St. Maloes, waiting, as it was supposed for reinforcements to renew the attack. On Tuesday arrived at Guernsey Admiral Arbuthnot with eight sail of the Line and some transports, and sent to our Governor, and the same Day arrived here from Portsmouth the Unicorn, Convert, and Raleigh Frigates; Cygnet, Beaver, Wasp, and fortune sloops of War; with the Leith and Heart of Oak armed ships since we have been joined by three more frigates and ten of our privateers are also in company with them: these the next day sailed from hence in order to attack the French fleet, still lying off Cape Frehel, but the weather proving stormy and thick they soon returned and to morrow are to renew their attack.\n\nWe have great plenty of military stores of all kinds on the island, and had a number of men of the train, which is not customary here, besides the invalids to manage our guns, which were well served.\n\nWe hear that this affair was carried on under Count de Luce, who undertook at his own expence with a number of chosen troops to make a coup de main of the Islands of Guernsey and Jersey.\n\nGeneral Conway, our Governor, arrived just as the vessel that brings this letter set off for England. We took twelve French soldiers, which were overset from one of their Boats in endeavouring to land.\n\nThis island has again recovered its quiet, and there is nothing going forward but rejoicing and giving one another joy of the success of our arms against the French.\n\nThe more effectually to watch the motions of the Brest Fleet, and that Government may have early intelligence of their operations, the Milford Frigate Alert cutter, and a swift sailing schooner, are ordered to reconnoitre the harbour of Brest.\n\nExtract of a letter from Southampton May 8.\n\"A Gentleman just arrived from Guernsey says there were fourteen frigates arrived from England; and as they had near twenty privateers then at home in both Islands, an expedition was to take place the next day, the frigates were to go in the Night and cut off the enemy's communication with St. Maloes, as they lay under Cape Frehel, and the privateers were to proceed to the other part of the Bay: so that it was to be hoped the French would have great reason to repent of their expedition; and in order to keep it a secret an embargo was laid on all shipping, not even a boat being suffered to go out, except the Vessel which brought this gentleman to England.\n\nExtract of a Letter by Capt. Holford arrived at Trinquabar on an English Ship under Portaguese Colours left England in January 1780.\nTHAT Doctor Frank'in and Silas Dean had discovered a private treaty between the Courts of France and Spain to devide America they left the Former Court and arrived in London before Capt. Holdford left it.— had offered on the part of the Americans to accept of the Terms offered them last by the Ministry, and that Commissioners were actually to be sent to America with full power and Terms of Reconciliation which they had no doubt would take place.—That Admiral Arbuthnot had fell in with and took 3 Spanish 74 Gun Ships and a rich Galeon going to Brest with a Million Sterling on Board, that Sir H. Clinton had with only 15000 Men met general Washington, defeated him and his Grand Army by amusing Washington with his Colours flying in his Camp had marched suddenly attacked a Reinforcement of 3000 Men that were Marching to join him and that 3000 more upon hearing their defeat had laid down their Arms. Sir George Collier fell in with 11 American Arm'd Ships with 5000 Land forces on Board had taken sunk Burnt and destroyed the whole.\n\nCALCUTTA.\nBY Letters from England by the Kingston dated in Oct. We learn that Mr. T—y L—e, late a Member of this Government received the honour of Knighthood as soon as his arrival was announced as a reward due to his profound learning, extensive abilities, unremitted application, and steady perseverance to one point.\n\nWe are authorized to inform the Public that the Reports which has prevailed so universally for a considerable time past that J—b R—r Esq; (late of the Civil Service on this Establishment, and now we hear returning to it) had been Knighted previous to his return and receiving merely for Brevity's sake the application of Sir Gob is entirely groundless. That honour our Correspondent informs us was most cer-\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-07-22/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16A-ax4TaCiTT7hCbqNEYeaGJfutIGMh3/view", "text": "tainly offered him, but with the dignity which always distinguishes great souls, He greatly and unhesitatingly declined it; And is at this moment as free from all exterior distinctions as when received at the Font from the Arms of the Priest.\n\nThe Ship Tenby Capt. Fineas Hunt who sailed from Vizacapatam the 1st. of May last with Mrs. Davison and Family bound for Madras has met with very bad Weather and was obliged to put into Chittagong, Mrs. Davison and Family we are informed is coming by land to Calcutta.\n\nPROMOTED.\n\nMr. DAVID BURGES, who was second at Chittagong to a seat in the Revenue Council at Dacca.\n\nWe hear that several amorus Heroes of the Martial Band having been lately foiled in their attacks upon some of the newly arrived Beauties have retired to Barrackpore from the Field of Love, and are seeking Comforts in the Arms of Mars in recompence for the pleasures they were denied in the arms of Venus.\n\nSELIM.\n\nWe are informed that a certain B--h--d--r now residing at M--d--apore shortly intends visiting the Presidency, and that he proposes introducing and recommending with all the Eloquence he is Master of a new invented Mode of eating Fish which we understand makes it Relish in a much higher degree than any hitherto found out.\n\nN. B. It is said that Berroool has the Credit of giving rise to the above invention.\n\nA List of Deaths since the 1st. of July, 1780.\n\nJuly, 1st. JOSEPH DUUN, late Marriner belonging to the True Britain, 7th a Daughter of Capt Thomas Adams 12 Joseph Green, late a Marriner, 13. Miss Leonora Fix, Daughter of John Fix, Esq; at at Sirempore, 15, Capt. Boyes late Commander of the Kitty, 16 the Daughter of Mr. Johnson, 17 the Son of Capt. Forster, 17 the Son of Capt Green. In the Hospital 10 Soldiers and 2 Seamen.\n\nHIGH WATER at Calcutta from Saturday July, the 22d to Saturday July the 29th H. M.\n22 Saturday, at 7 00\n23 Sunday, 7 48\n24 Monday, 8 36\n25 Tuesday, 9 24\n26 Wednesday, 10 12\n27 Thursday, 11 00\n28 Friday, 11 48\n\nContinued from our Last.\n\nI Shall now proceed to the Matter in hand and take a survey of myself entering into the eighteenth year of my age when having totally abondened Study and devoted myself to pleasure, I found it difficult to procure a Sufficiency of that necessary, Ingredient which purvaces all Things: I peremptorily declined every proposal for establishing myself in Life, and would be nothing but a Gentleman; it then remained to find the Requisites; at last revolving in\n\nmy Mind the many Advantages deriving from Travel, the great Benefit arising from Foreign Trade I determined to go abroad, and no place seemed equal in prospect to the East Indies to make a Man quickly Rich, accordingly I prevailed on my Uncle to let me make a Voyage thither. he generously fitted me out like a Gentleman, and in the Year 1753 sent me on board the Sandwich John Purling Commander, bound to Bombay on the Coast of Malabar and Moca, in the Red Sea. I had before this learned the Mathematicks and entering into the practical Part by keeping the ships Reckoning was in a very short time justly esteemed a good Navigator, we had a pleasant voyage of thirty Months without any common disaster, and an opportunity of remarking the manners of the different Sects of people. on the Malabar and Arabick Shores at the Cape of Good Hope the Island of Bombay, Madagascar, and St. Helena and here I cannot omit taking Notice of an inclination I had to have left the Ship at the Island of Madagascar; the People are in general affable, courteous and sincere, the Women amorous, obliging and free, they enjoy all their pleasures in Common, not the least Tincture of Jealousy, or Churlishness in the Men, the very Princes and State Officers would instruct their Wives and Daughters to Banquet with Strangers; money they despise as useless, Ornamental Dress unnecessary, Decency as in Paradise, they observe, no Closeting of Love, but when Desires approach, retire with a consenting she, and unencumber'd on a Mat, blend their soft Sable Skins; 'tis a State of Happiness, they know no Guilt nor are they devoid of duty to their Maker, but with profound Reverence, each Morn and Eve, prostrate their Bodies in adoration to the bespangled Frontispiece of Heaven; and the grand Architect of that resplendent Mansion, with much Reluctance I left that Island, on my return Home in the year 1755\n\nTo be Continued.\n\nBy order of the Administrator of the late Mr. Edw. Ellerington, On Tuesday the 1st of August.\n\nWILL be sold by public Auction by Mr. Donald at his Auction-Room near the Court-House the Houses undermentioned belonging to said Estate.\n\nA Large Puckah buit Garden-House situate in the Dhee Birjie Mowza Koyarch near the Burying-ground with ten Biggahs Eighteen Cottahs of Land well Laid out and planted with a Variety of Fruit and Flower Trees, and two tanks, The House consists of a large Hall 40 feet long by 18 broad, Six Rooms the Floors of two of them boarded, two passages and a spacious Verando to the Westward with covenient out Houses adjoining and a Coach House and Stabling for four Horses on the opposite side of the Road detached from the other Buildings.\n\nA Lower Roomed house raised upwards of five Feet above the Surface of the Ground situate in the Lane exactly behind the House known by the Name of Major Degloss's consisting of a large Hall 27 feet long by about 18 Broad,\n\nfour Bedrooms and two Passages, a large Verando on the North side of the House with a Brick Godown Cookroom and Bottle Connah. The Ground measures about four Bighas and is planted with a number of Lofty Trees. The House is rented by Mr. Young at One Hundred Sac. Rupees per Month. A small Upper Room'd House and a lower Room'd One adjoining to it, which formerly belonged to Naboo Serang, situate on the right hand side of the Lane leading to Mr. Kings the Coopers.\n\nConditions of Sale.\n\nFor Sicca Rupees the Amount of the respective Lots to be paid for within 10 Days of the Time of Sale when Possession and Conveyance of the Premises will be given, in case of Non-payment at the Time stipulated the Lot unpaid for will be resold for account of the first Purchaser. A Rupee Earnest to be paid down by the Purchaser of each lot to bind the Bargain.\n\nSTOLEN.\n\nLAST Saturday Evening out of the House of Mr VANRIXTEL the following Articles viz One Silver Soup Spoon one do. Table spoon, two do. Tea spoons, one Broken mock-China Tea pot, with a Silver spout and lid with a silver chain, and one glass Shade.\n\nWhoever will give information of the party, or parties concerned in the above Robbery so that they may be brought to justice shall on his or their conviction thereof, receive a Reward of Fifty Sicca Rupees.\n\nThe Good Ship FREEMASON\n\nA Remarkable swift Sailor will leave Calcutta on or about the 10th of August for Madras; and is now ready to receive goods on freight by applying to George French the Commander at his House next door to Mr. Boyers or Mr. John Hicks near the Old-Fort.\n\nTO BE LET.\n\nAN upper Room'd House situate next to the House now Occupied by Mr. Johnson Attorney, for particulars Enquire at Mr. J. Andrews at the Library.\n\nLOST.\n\nON Thursday the 29th ulto. lost supposed near the Post Works a French enameld Gold Watch with a double Case, the Makers Name on the DialPlate, (Le'Epine perloge du Roy a Paris) an english Gold chain with oval Links, and a Gold Seal of Wedgwoods composition representing Atlas with the World on his Shoulders. Any Person that will bring those things to Mr. Guthrie Watch-maker in Calcutta, shall receive a reward of 3 Gold Mohurs.\n\nShould it be offer'd for sale, The favour is requested of any Gentleman to stop it and give notice to Mr. Guthrie\n\nMrs. HODGE\n\nBEGS leave to inform the Public that she has opened a Boarding school for young Ladies and Children near the Armenian Church, where they are instructed in Reading, Writing, Arithmatic and various sorts of Needle work.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-07-22/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16A-ax4TaCiTT7hCbqNEYeaGJfutIGMh3/view", "text": "[COLUMN 1]\n\nFOR Sale by Private Contract by Mr. GEORGE WILLIAMSON Vendue-Master to the Hon'ble Company.\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones, set and unset.\nPearls of various Sorts, just imported,\nCountry and Town Houses,\nBook Cases of Mahogany,\nAn Organ of 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with accompanyments.\nA Beautiful Stout Toorkay.\nElegant useful and Ornamental Plate,\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers,\nOld Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles,\nFrench Brandy, and Brandy Fruits,\nWest-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nChina Fruit and Flower Trees and Shrubs.\nAlso a few Pipes of the Companys, a Years Old Madeira.\nAnd a most elegant and Superb set of Glass Ware, lately imported consisting of Lustres, Gerandoles, Candletlabors, Epergne, Vases, &c. compleat for a Sideboard desert, and decoration of a Room which are to be viewed at Mr. WILLIAMSON'S AUCTION ROOM.\nA handsome Phaeton imported by the Ganges.\nSets of Chariot Harness.\n\nSCHEME,\nOF A\nLOTTERY.\nFOR the large elegant Pucka built House situate on the Esplanade, belonging to Mr. Archibald Keir, with all the Ground Godowns &c. Appurtenances The House alone is at present rented by the Company at the rate of one Thousand Arcot Rupees per Month, and the Godowns are large enough to contain three Europe Ships Cargos of Cotton. The Lottery to be drawn at Mr. WILLIAMSON'S AUCTION ROOM, OLD PLAY HOUSE as soon as the Tickets shall be disposed of, and the Money paid into Mr. WILLIAMSON'S Hands.\nThe LOTTERY to consist of 200 Tickets. Each Ticket to be 600 Sicca Rupees and to be divided into Halves, Quarters and Eighths at the pleasure of the Subscribers. Four Commissioners to be appointed for the Superintendence of the Drawing, at a meeting (to be advertised in the Gazette) of such Subscribers as may at that time be in Calcutta.\nBooks will be opened at Mr. WILLIAMSON'S Office at the OLD PLAY HOUSE for the receiving of Subscriptions.\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON'S\nAUCTION-ROOM,\nOLD PLAY HOUSE.\nWILL be sold by Public Auction on Tuesday next the 25th inst. at 10. A. M. the following Articles Viz. Plate. Furniture consisting of Chairs, Tables, Bureaus and Book-cases. China Silks of diff. Colours Dacca Bastas. Gold and Silver Flowered Brocade. Gold and Silver Spangled Coat and Waist. Buttons. Gold Laced Housing and Holsters. Europe Ribands of diff. Colours. Folding Knives. A Quantity of Old Irons. Wearing Appearel. On the same day will be sold Beams, Planks, and Burgahs which have been neglected to be cleared out agreeable to the terms of Sale.\nConditions of Sale,\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited in Case they do not pay the amount of the Purchase Money and clear out their respective lots within ten Days from the Day of Sale as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale.\nCalcutta 19th July 1780\n\n[COLUMN 2]\n\nJOHN TAYLOR.\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the Settlement and the Public in General that he has now on sale (for Ready Money) at his House situated at the Lower end of the China Baazar, opposite to Mr. Sealy's.\nA Quantity of exceeding good Old Madeira in Bottles at 14 Sicca Rupees per dozen, Also a Quantity of the very best white Wine Vinegar in Bottles at 10 Rupees per dozen, The same Vinegar (Ready Refined for use) may be had in Casks of any Quantity of Gallons from 15 upwards at 2 Rs. per Gallon drawn off into new Casks.\nMany Gentlemen having by them a Surplus of useless Empty Bottles they may wish to dispose of, for such as are sent in Good, an allowence of 2 Rup. per doz. will be made on them and deducted from the Price of the Madeira or Vinegar.\nN. B. Attendance will constantly be given from the Hours of Nine to one o'Clock where the above Articles may be tasted.\n\nOn Wednesday the 26th. Instant at 12 o'Clock.\nWILL be sold by Public Outcry At Mr. Duncan's Auction-Room in the China Baazar.\nThe Snow Caly Persaut, Burthen about one hundred and fifty Tons. As also the Sloop Jaggernot Persaut, Burthen about one hundred Tons.—Lying near the late Mrs. Ross's Gaut.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to pay one Sicca Rupee to bind the Bargain, and the Vessel to be delivered immediately after the Sale, and the Money to be paid upon delivery, in default of which, the Vessels to be resold an Account of the Purchaser, and he to forfeit Twenty per cent, and also make good any Loss that may be sustained by a resaler—\nThe sale to be in Sicca Rupees.\nAlso to be sold by Private Contract a Ten oar'd Budgerow lying at Mrs. Ross's Gaut.\nA List of Stores of the above Vessels and Budgerow may be seen by applying to Mr. Duncan.\nCalcutta 19th July 1780.\n\nAt Mr. DUNCAN'S\nAUCTION-ROOM,\nin the CHINA BAAZAR.\nON Saturday the 29th inst. Will be sold by public Out-cry a Quantity of Goods sold in the Month of May, and not yet cleared away.\nConditions as usual.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nBY private Contract By Mr. Duncan in the China Baazar, two Europe Charriots lately imported, also a Quantity of Supperfine long Cloth, Course, and fine Chintz, and Marchoys, also a Quantity of Madras Stockings wove in a Loom, and sundry other Articles.\nCalcutta 15th July 1780.\n\n[COLUMN 3]\n\nJUST IMPORTED.\nA VERY Elegant Crane Neck COACH made intirely in the present taste, with a genteel Rutland Rooff. The pannels painted a pleasing Laylock colour, with a handsome Gold Sprig Mosaic. Lined with a supperfine Cloth, and trimmed with the best Cusoy Lace Ten best polish'd Plate Glass's Ornamented with four elegant Oval Medallions, enriched with mother of Pearl. Six Sets of Harness and Bridels mounted with Tootinague, Bitts and Curbs plated.\nAlso a very elegant Charriot of the newest Fashion, painted Devonshire Brown with a rich Gold Spangled Border. and Ornamented with Flowers very highly finished. Venetian Blinds all round and lined with Supperfine light colour'd Cloth, the Carriage Crane Necked and the Harness all plated with Silver.\nFor further particulars enquire of Mr. Oliphant, Coach Maker.\n\nM. SOUBIE.\nBEGS leave to inform the Gent. of the settlement, that he has left Mr. Le Gallais's and now keeps his School at the Harmonic, where he attends, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from seven in the Morning till half past Ten o'Clock.\n\nWANTED.\nA Large Quantity of good Old Jamaica Rum, any person having such to dispose of by the Hogshead may meet with a purchaser by applying to Mr. HICKY, at the Printing-Office.\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail.\nAT the Red Godown in the Radda Baazar, the following Articles, viz.\nSALT PORK, in tierces containing 50 Pieces of 6lb each.\nMess PORK in half Tierces, containing 37 Pieces of 4lb each.\nHOGS FACES, containing 25 and half Heads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best sort in Tubs of half Picul each.\nSOFT SUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds.\nRUM, in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADEIRA WINE of 4 Years Old, in Pipes.\nTEA, best sort, in a Box containing two Canisters.\nWAX CANDLES,\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars had from Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. TOUCHET'S.\nMarch 11, 1780.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-07-22/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16A-ax4TaCiTT7hCbqNEYeaGJfutIGMh3/view", "text": "POET's CORNER\nTo Mr. HICKY.\n\nTHE Bucks of the Yellow have late borne the Bell,\nAnd each Weeks Gazette with their praises you swell:\nWhich fully evinces the force of a name,\nFor when Green was their facing full small was their fame.\nThen your marrow-bones bend, Boys, to that jolly fellow,\nWho has chang'd your sad fronts from dull Green to bright Yellow.\nTRIM.\n\nOn throwing by an Old Black Coat.\n\nOLD friend, farewell—with whom full many a day,\nIn varied mirth and grief. hath roll'd away.\nNo more thy form retains its sable dye,\nBut, like grey beauty, palls upon the eye—\nThat form which shone so late in fashion's bloom,\nHow fall'n!—ere while the glory of the loom!\nLate, wrapt secure within thy woollen folds,\nI brav'd the summer rains, and winter colds.\nFearless of coughs, catarths, which Eurus brings,\nOr dark November, on his noisome wings,\nWhistling a tune, like Cymon in the song,\nThro' filthy streets and lanes I've trudg'd along,\nNor heeded aught the hackney coachmens cries,\nTho' Coach your Honor sounded to the skies,\nAnd shall I then forget thy brighter hue,\nSell thee a slave to yonder hoarse-mouth'd Jew?\nForbid it Gratitude—forbid it Shame—\nThat were a deed would blacken Clodios name,\nThou poor old man, whose brow is streak'd with care,\nStretch'd on the clay cold earth, thy bosom bare,\nHad I but half that Clodio's shining store,\nThy breast should heave with misery no more;\nYet take the scanty pittance I bestow,\nThis coat shall shield thee from the drifting snow.\nBut ere we part—indulge the moral lay,\nHear it, ye fools, who flutter life away,\nVain are the rich man's toils, the proud man's brags,\nMen turn to dust—and broad cloath turns to rags\n\nA LITTLE WISH.\n\nGRANT me, Gods, a little seat,\nModern built, and furnish'd neat;\nLet it stand on rising ground,\nFor a prospect all around;\nCall the mansion Quiet hill;\nFrom the mount a little rill\n\nLet me and ring gently flow\nThrough the veriant vale below.\nAnd a little garden to it,\nPlanted, wall'd, and stock'd with fruit,\nAnd a little bower therein,\nMade of pleasing ever-green;\nTho' a little shady grove,\nOr for study, or for love,\nAnd some little trees that bear\nPippin, cherry, plumb, and pear;\nAnd the apricot and peach,\nOn the wall within my reach;\nAnd each fragrant flower that grows\nFragrant flower for the nose,\nAnd the rose in all its pride,\nBlushing rose for blooming bride;\nTulips too in richest show,\nTulips gay for Bath knight beau.\nLet us now go in a-door,\nAnd see what to ask for more.\nGrant, ye pow'rs, a little wine,\nFor the welcome guest to dine;\nAnd a stock of mild and stale,\nHonest neighbours to regale;\nAnd April strong and mellow,\nTribes and weeds for hearty fellow,\nThese in Cestrian moulds comprest,\nThat of Barcas very best;\nCordial, two in cubboards be,\nRum, arrack, and ratifa;\nNow and then a little cup\nSarves to keep the spirit. up.\nAs a sportsman, give me horses,\nSome for chaise, and some for courses,\nAnd a pack or two of hounds,\nTo drive reynard o'er the downs.\nGrant for these a fit estate,\nNot too little nor too great;\nBut if ask again, I shall\nAsk for what is more than all;\nGive a little pretty spouse,\nTo ease life, and grace my house;\nLet her have complexion fair,\nSparkling eyes, and auburn hair,\nSkin as white as neck of swan.\nSmooth as down that grows thereon,\nSmileing looks and ruby lips,\nWaist that's taper to her hips;\nAnd fine arms that easy fall,\nSoftest hands and fingers small,\nSkill'd to touch the warbling strings,\nWhen her lays or mine she sings;\nLet her chearful, pleasant be,\nTo my friends as well as me,\nAnd with wit and beauty's charms.\nGlad my heart and bless my arms;\nBe the produce of our joys,\nLittle Girls and little boys.\nO! the sweets of such a life!\nTo be blest with such a wife!\nGrant but these, May I be poor.\nWhen I ask a little more.\nSOCIUS.\n\nFor the Calcutta Gazette.\nOn True Happiness.\n\nLONG have I sought, the wish of all,\nTrue happiness to find,\nWhich some will wealth, some pleasure call;\nAnd some a virtuous mind.\nSufficient wealth to keep away,\nOf want the doleful scene.\nAnd joy enough to gild the day,\nAnd make life's course serene.\nVirtue enough to ask the heart,\nArt though secure within?\n\nHast though perform'd an [ILL] part\nHast though no private [ILL]\nThis to perform, these things [ILL]\nMust raise a noble joy,\nMust constitute that Happiness\nWhich nothing can destroy.\nMENCIM\n\nTO SPORT,\nTO Be sold sundry Cu[ILL]\nBarrell'd Fire Arm[ILL]\nDuck made by Southall--[ILL]\nHunting Saddles and Carri[ILL]\nInquire at Mr. John A[ILL]\n\nTo be SOLD\nA SLOOP Burthe[ILL]\nTons well found sails [ILL]\nstores compleat.\nAlso an Europe 12 Oar[ILL]\nwith elegant Awning &c. [ILL]\nquire of Mr. John Andrews\n\nTo be SOLD\nA HANDSOME C[ILL]\nPair of well broke Ho[ILL]\nPhaeton and Harnesses. [ILL]\nMr. Andrews. Blond Lac[ILL]\nSilks and Gentlemens, P[ILL]\nInquire as abov[ILL]\n\nTo be SOLD.\nGlass for Windows of vario[ILL] sions.\nParchment\nBuff Leather,\nIsing Glass from Peterburgh,\nFine sallad Oil,\nshell Lack,\nArrack in Leagures,\nPorter. pale beer, and Cyder,\nFresh Danish Claret,\nDo. Eng. Claret,\nConiac Brandy in bottles,\nEnglish sweetmeats\nHoffmans,\nbroad cloth of diff. colours,\nFor Particulars enquire [ILL] Andrews Library.\n\nTo be SOLD,\nA very gentell Pair of Brilli[ILL] mond Dreis Ear Rings, and [ILL] and some Diamond Rings single [ILL] 6 to 8 Carets, lately arrived.\nInquire at the Circulating Li[ILL]\n\nTo be SOLD\nBY private Contract that co[ILL] ous, elegant Modern buil[ILL] fronting the Esplanade at prese[ILL] cupied by Edward Stephenso[ILL]\nFor particulars enquire of Mr. [ILL]\n\nALL PERSON[ILL]\nWHO Have any dema[ILL] the Estate of the late [ILL] Bartholomew Collins deceased [ILL] sired to send in their Accounts [ILL] Honeycomb Attorney for Capt. [ILL] Primrose Administrator of the said [ILL] on or before the 1st day of Augu[ILL] And all Persons indebted to t[ILL] Estate are desired to Pay the same [ILL] Honeycomb or to Capt. Primrose [ILL] in the abovementioned Time.\nCalcutta 1st July\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY First. and late PRINTER, to the Hon. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-07-29", "date": "1780-07-29", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-07-29/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/169ZcnkuwhiaFfhoT5VMU2HXs8U3KTK3-/view", "text": "H I C K Y ' S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nO R,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday July, 22d. to Saturday July, 29th 1780. [ No. XXVII ]\n\nFOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.\nFrom England by the Duke of Kingston.\n\nTHE Lascells Capt. Wakefield, arrived at Madras 30th June left England 14 Feb. with five other Indiamen, under Convoy of 2 74 Gun Ships them clear of the Bay, the Lascells parted with the other Ships in company the 28th of March, in Lat. 14 N. and did not afterwards see Ship or Land until she made Madras, brings the following News.\nGeo. Rodney has taken Six Spanish Men of War of the Line, three Frigates and nineteen Transports, bound from Bilbo to Cadiz, The Spanish Admiral who commanded was blown up.\nSir Peter Parker has taken three French Frigates and Six Transports.\nCom. Johnson has taken a Spanish Register Ship worth 600,000£. Sterling\nCapt. Luttrell has taken Fort Omoa in the Bay of Honduras (the Key to the Gulph of Mexico) with unknown Treasure.\nCount De' Estaing attacked Georgia, and summoned it to surrender to the French King, but was repulsed.\nThe Americans are so exasperated at this attempt to subdue the Place for the French King that they will it is supposed break off all terms with them.\nTwo Dutch Ships with an Admiral on board loaded with sheathing Copper for the Americans are taken and carried into Plymouth.\nCapt. Valentine Ogelvie, and her passage from Limerick to England was lost near Gurnsey.\nA free Trade is granted to Ireland.\nThe trial of the late Majority at Madras is over, and they are fined only 1000£. each.\nThe Grand Fleet is still in Harbour consisting of 50 Ships of the Line, none of which so low as 64 Guns, but there are four of that force with Frigates which will sail in April under the Command of Lord Howe, Adm. Barrington and Keofs.\nA Court of Proprietory to be held the 10th of February to consider of propositions to be made to Government, by the Comp. for a renewal of their Charter.\nMr. Stratton bids fairest to be Governor of Madras\nThe Experiment Cap. Sir. James Wallace is taken by De' Estaing.\n\nCount de Estaing. Will command the French Fleet.\n\nThe Clergy in England had offered to government one Million.\n\nThe Antigalicans had fitted out 2 Ships of 50 Guns, 2 Frigates and a Store Ship, which sailed in December; but to where it is not known, 4 Privateers belonging to Liverpool had cut out of St. a Cruize road in the Island of Teneriff 3 Spanish Ships with very valuable Cargoes 1 French Brig bound to Sinegall and 2 Brigs and a sloop belonging to Charles Town in North America; although the Spaniards kept a constant fire from the Castle 2 Forts and some Guns they had mounted on the Peer-head; the expedition was conducted by Capt. Dawson, in the Mentor as Commodore and are all safe arrived at Liverpool. The Limerick Fleet is arrived safe in the River.\n\nThe Privateers fitted out by the Ladies at Scarbrough; called the Ladies adventure had brought into Plymouth a Spanish Settee valued 400,0000, Pounds, and a French Lugsail privateer of 4 Guns and 10 Swivels she had sail'd 4 Days before from Cherburg.\n\nThat Adm. Rodney had destroyed several small vessels and Row Gallies in the Bay of Aiglos.\n\nPropositions Submitted to Government by the Directors as a Basis for renewing the Charter for ten Years.\n\nTHE Company offer a Loan of a Millon Ster. without Interest for ten Years, to be paid into the Exchequer in proportion to be settled by the Lords of the Treasury. — On Condition of Government continuing the company's rights of Exclusive Trade, Revenue, &c. as at present, giving 3 Years notice of future alterations agreeable to an act of Parliament still subsisting.\n\nGovernment to repay back the Loan to the Company on or before the 25th. of March 1790. The Company's present Right not to terminate 'till the said Milion is repaid, together with 4,200000£ more now remaining due to the Company from Government per former Loans.\n\nThe Company to be allowed to issue India Bonds for a sum not to exceed a Million Sterling in case of need, over and above their present Bond. Debt in England — Also 500,000£. more in case of very urgent necessity, with the previous Consent of the Lords of the Treasury. — This refers only to Cases of particular Exigencies or temporary necessity and is neither to affect the Dividend or any of the following Provisions.\n\nAn annual Account of Profits and Disbusments both of Trade and Revenue to be delivered to the Lords of the Treasury in every March signed by two or more Directors.\n\nThese Profits to be annually divided 8 per cent to the proprietors, and the overplus to the public, unless the overplus exceeds 10 per Cent which overplus is still to be equally devided between the Company and the Public, but this extra overplus is to be credited in part discharge of the debt due from Government to the Company. The Dividend to increase 1 per. cent to the proprietors every year. Till it amounts to 10 per cent (in case the company's Moiety of Porfits to be equal thereto) and as soon as 400,000 of the intended Loan due from Government is paid off, then a further Dividend of 1 per Cent. shall be made to the proprietors. — and when 400,000£. more is paid off, the Dividend to be increased 1 per Cent more and when the 200,000£. remaining, of the one Million is paid off then the Dividend to be increas'd to twelve and a half per Cent to the Proprietors.\n\nThis Agreement of Participation between Government and the Company to commence in the Month of — 1780 the Company to pay the charges of the King's Fleet and Regiments in India out of the Territorial Revenue.\n\nThe Company shall be under covenant always to reserve a Fund of 1,000,000£. Sterling in their Treasury of India (for Contingencies) viz. 700,000£. in the Treasury of Bengal and 300,000£. in the other Treasuries of India, over and above the Company's Debts in India. The sum to be paid to Government, by the Company on acount of Military, and Naval expences, to to be regulated as follows. viz.\n\n£. 30,000 per Ann. for every Ship of 74 Guns, 25,000 for 64 Guns 20,000 per Ann. for every Frigate. In time of War there shall be kept in India. 2 Ships of 74; 6 do. of 64. 3 Frigates. And in time of peace the Naval force to be only 3 Ships of 64 and 2 Frigates, -- For every Regiment of Land Forces consisting of 1000 Men 20,000£. sterling per Ann. The whole Expenditure of the Establishment not to exceed 280,000£. sterl. in time of War, and in Peace 135,000£. sterling the payments to be made in In-\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-07-29/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/169ZcnkuwhiaFfhoT5VMU2HXs8U3KTK3-/view", "text": "dia at a Calculation of 2s. 3d. the Cur-\nrent Rupee of Bengal, from whence the\nsaid supplies must be always obtained.\n\nThe power of nominating or remo-\nving Governors Councellors and Offi-\ncers to be vested as at present in the\nCourt of Directors subject to the\nProvision of an act of George the third.\nThe Moiety of the Surplus Profits paid\ninto the Exchequer for the Public, annu-\nally to be at the disposal of Parliament.\n\nThe Power of Drawing Bills on the\nCompany from any part of India or\nChina to be positively restrained, agree-\nable to the Regulations of the 13th. of\nGeorge 3d.— Any Bill drawn on the\nDirectors from India or China contrary\nto their express Regulations, and with-\nout Consent from Europe, first obtain'd,\nshall revert back on the Drawers of the\nsaid Bills—who must be responsible for\nthe Consequence.— Not on any ac-\ncount to lend Money to foreign Com-\npany's or foreign Merchants, or to pur-\nchase Goods of them, or be concerned\nwith them directly, or indirectly in\nTrading with them.\n\nThe Suez Trade to be discouraged,\nand the Company's Marine in India to\nbe on simular Regulations with his Ma-\njesty's Navey, in Holding Court Mar-\ntials and the Rules of War &c. &c.\n\nThe Company Petition to have Til-\nbury Fort, and Barracks in Guernsey\nand Gersey, to Lodge and Dicipline,\ntheir Recruits, and prevent Desertion\nprevious to their Embarkation for India.\n\nHeads of News.\n\nSir George Wombwell and Mr De-\nvayne Chairmen and Deputy.\n\nMr. Adams coming from the Con-\ngress to England with proposals of\nAccommodation.\n\nGibralter relived by Sir George\nRodney who took 2 Dutch Ships laden\nwith stores, and in chace of three more.\n\nSir William James proposed Build-\ning three Ships at Bombay, lost by\nVotes.\n\nThe Captured spanish Men of War\ntaken by Sir George Rodney to be em-\nployed in our Grand Fleet, (six in all.\n\nEvery soul perished on board the\nSpanish Adm. when he blew up.\n\nThe Valiant Capt. Goodall took five\nlarge Dutch Ships off Breast laden with\nFlower and Salt provisions from Peter-\nburgh.\n\nTenth February Messis. Stratton,\nBrooke, Floyer, and Mackey, were\nbrought to the Bar of the King's bench\nto receive Sentence, the Judges infor-\nmed them that had Fort St. George\nbelonged to the Crown, the depriving\nLord Pigot of his Government would\nhave been high Treason, Sentenced to\npay £. 1000 each and to be imprison-\ned until the whole was paid.\n\nRusia it is said is to supply us this\nseason with 20 Ships of the line and 16\nFrigates.\n\nAdvice being received that a fleet of\nDutch Transports under Convoy of an\nAdm. with four ships of the Line were\non their way to the Coast of France,\nCommodore Fielding in the Namure\nand two other Ships of the Line, and\ntwo Frigates were dispatched after them\nand on the Dutch Admiral refusing to\nlet the Transports be searched, some\nshot passed and then a few Broad-sides,\nwhen the Dutch Adm. struck his flag,\nand after he was told by the Commodore\nthat he might hoist it again and proceed\non his way, but give up the Transports\n\nhe insisted upon going into Plymouth\nwith them and they all arrived together.\n\nCapt. Moutray preparing to sail with\nfour Ships of the Line for the West-\nIndies when it was conceived we should\nretake Grenada &c. and have then the\nsuperiority.\n\nThe Company had taken up twenty\nfive Ships, six of which were for China\ndirect and 5 for coast and China.\n\nGeneral R. Smith, C. Russell, Mr.\nCall, and Mr. Benfield [who was safe\narrived] and Stratton, were all candi-\ndates for the Chair at Madras.\n\nDIED. In ENGLAND. Lord\nLittleton, and Lord Bristow.\n\nC A L C U T T A.\n\nList of Passengers come in the Fleet.\n\nSHIP Lascelles Capt. Wakefield\nLieut. and Mrs. Gadie. Miss\nSydenham. Mr. Dawes.\n\nMessrs Cummings,\nWitch,\nBoring,\nGlasscock,\nHope\nCadets.\n\nShip London Cpat. Webb. Lieut. Col.\nand Mrs. Fletcher. Miss Sulivan.\nMr. Cummings. Ship Duke Portland\nCapt. Sutton two Miss Heralds.\nMr. Riggle. Mr. Thomas. Ship Brige-\nwater Capt. Parker Miss Dashit.\nShip Starment Capt. Rogers Mr.\nBegniet. Ship York Capt. Blanchard\nMr. Billiward. Miss Do. Mrs. Ha-\nmilton. Mrs. and Miss Crosbeys.\nThe Rever. Mr. Blanket and two Miss\nBlankets. Miss Wilton.\n\nMARRIED the 13th. Instant At the\nHouse of Mrs. Chapman near the Loll-\nBaazar Mr. Rob. Penny, of the Ship\nTrue Briton Capt. Dring. to Miss\nYoung\n\nDIED. At Chandernagore last Tues-\nday morning Capt. Davis, most sincere-\nly regretted by all his acquaintance.\n\nOn Monday last four black Men were\nExecuted by order of the Nabob.\n\nN O T I C E.\n\nIS hereby given, that on Monday\nnext the 31st. day of July will be\nexposed to Sale the good Snow Kitty\nwith all her stores agreeable to the List.\nAt the late Mrs. Ross's Gaut at a 11\no'Clock in the forenoon for S. Rupees.\n\nThe Conditions of the Sale are as\nfollows Viz. Two Hundred Gold-\nMohurs to be paid in part at the time\nof sale, and the Ballance or remainder to\nbe paid on the Thursday following o-\ntherwise the Snow will be resold and\nthe first purchaser to forfeit the 200\nGold Mohurs that was paid in part at\nthe time of sale. A List of the stores to\nbe seen at Fred. Doverons Esq; or at\nR. Spencer's Admin. to the late Capt.\nGeo. Boyes Estate.\n\nCalcutta 28th July. 1780.\n\nMr. EDITOR.\n\nARRIVING at Allahabad Yester-\nday, I was willingly detained by\nMajor Osborne at arrival a cross the\nRiver Jumna, to be Spectator of an\nelegant display of Fire works, that went\noff with the greatest eclat. The Bun-\ngalow his temporary residence, was Il-\nluminated in every part, and at a dist-\nance must have appear'd to great advan-\ntage; In short, if any thing could have\ngiven alloy to the Evenings entertain-\nment, 'Twas the concern and remorse\n\nI experienced\nseivity was given by a M\nlast proof of that re gard he\na Corps of Men that are now d\nand for which purpose they h\nassembled at this place. The g\ncipline which is observed, and\ngularity in doing their duty\ngreat, and so exceedingly are\ntached to Major Osborne thei\nmander, that they volentarily\nto serve him without pay, soon\nbe dismised. The large Ex\nCountry, they have (under thei\nmander) entirely subdued by\nBattles, in which they have e\nvictorious, tho' inadequaet in N\nto their Enemies. and the man\nand strong Holds taken, almo\ncessable, have reduced their f\nthey having suffered much, a\nwounded are very considerable,\nso frequently carrying every thin\nthem, its astonishing to me, t\ndefence of that Country; thus\nfrom it. The Major in toke\nregard to them, gave the who\nTroops half a Months pay, wit\nlittle presents, and generously m\nple provisions for the wounded.\n\nSir, Your most obed. Hum\nPottisomow 1st. July 178\n\nTo Mr. L,\n\nS I R,\n\nI THINK it indispensabl\nsary to inform you that I ha\nved yours of the 19th instant,\nforth your disapprobation of a\nvertisement which appeared in\ngal Gazette; relative to the A\nwho was in want of a Clerk; w\nand such qualifications. And also\nswer to said Advertisement.\n\nI now inform you that, tha\ntisement was taken from a print\nin one of the London Papers, a\nentitled to a place in the Bengal\n\nAs to the answer it was never\ned, or supposed that it wou'd\nticed by any thing above the r\nCalcutta Attorney, and as I a\nmy own Experience a co\nJudge, of the great need that\nthese Gentlemen stands in of a\ntor, I think it a duty incum\nme as a Christian to insert an\nsimple thing of that kind, that m\nto their reformation, and from t\nport and illegal tendency of you\ntake you to be one, being total\nquainted with these Laws, the\nledge of which you so unjustly\n\nNo Man living loves his Kin\nthan I do, I also have a very g\nspect for the Laws of my Coun\nfor the Hon'ble Gentlemen who\nthose Laws, but at the same ti\ngive me leave to tell you, tha\nrespect, I don't fear, there is\nbeing in the world that I fe\nthat is GOD.\n\nI now tell you for your com\nwithout I hear from you befor\nDay of August, making such a\nledgements as are incumbent\nfor sending such a Letter, tha\nnot only publish the said Lette\nGazette, but the Original shall be\non a Board, and left on a Tab\nOffice for the perusal of the\nby which means I hope to disc\nAuthor thereof.\n\nJ A. HIC\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-07-29/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/169ZcnkuwhiaFfhoT5VMU2HXs8U3KTK3-/view", "text": "FOR Sale by Private Contract by Mr. GEORGE WILLIAMSON Vendu-master to the Hon'ble Company.\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones, set and unset.\nPearls of various Sorts, just imported,\nCountry and Town Houses,\nBook Cases of Mahogany,\nAn Organ of 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with accompanyments.\nA Beautiful Stout Toorkay.\nElegant useful and Ornamental Plate,\nFrench Wax Candles, sconce Candles and Tapers.\nOld Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles\nFrench Brandy, and Brandy fruits,\nWest-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nChina Fruit and Flower Trees and Shrubs.\nAlso a few Pipes of the Companys, a Years Old Madeira.\nAnd a most elegant and Superb set of Glass Ware, lately imported consisting of Lusters, Gerandoles, Candlestlabors, Epergne, Vases, &c. compleat for a Sideboard desert, and decoration of a Room which are to be viewed at Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION ROOM.\nA handsome Phaeton imported by the Ganges.\nSets of Chariot Harness.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nSCHEME, OF A LOTTERY.\nFOR the large elegant Pucka built House situate on the Esplanade, belonging to Mr. Archibald Keir, with all the Ground Godowns &c. Appurtenances The House alone is at present rented by the Company at the rate of one Thousand Arcot rupees per Month, and the Godowns are large enough to contain three Europe Ships Cargos of Cotton. The Lottery to be drawn at Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION ROOM, OLD PLAY HOUSE as soon as the Tickets shall be disposed of; and the Money paid into Mr. WILLIAMSON's Hands.\nThe LOTTERY to consist of 200 Tickets. Each Ticket to be 600 Sicca Rupees and to be divided into Halves, Quarters and Eighths at the pleasure of the Subscribers, Four Commissioners to be appointed for the Superintendence of the Drawing, at a meeting (to be advertised in the Gazette) of such Subscribers as may at that time be in Calcutta.\nBooks will be opened at Mr. WILLIAMSON'S Office at the OLD PLAY HOUSE for the receiving of Subscriptions.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nTo be SOLD By private Contract.\nTHE good Ship RAVENSWORTH, a Prime-SAILOR, SURAT built only four Years ago, Burthen about Six Hundred Tons.\nAny Person Desirous of becoming a PURCHASER will be pleased to apply to Capt. RODDAM.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nMrs. HODGES.\nBEGS leave to inform the Public that she has opened a Boarding school for young Ladies and Children near the Armenian Church, where they are instructed in Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and various forms of Needle-work.\n\nMr. CONRAD SMITH At CHINSURA.\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of Calcutta that he means to undertake the Commission business of Purchasing and selling all sorts of Europe Articles such as Liquors and all Necessaries as the Gentlemen may want from time to time and will pay all due attention to all Orders he may be presented with from any Gentleman who resides at the presidency.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nBy order of the Administrator of the late Mr. Edw. Ellerington, On Tuesday the 1st of August.\nWILL be sold by public Auction by Mr. Donald at his Auction-Room near the Court-House the Houses undermentioned belonging to said Estate.\nA Large Puckah built Garden-House situate in the Dhee Birjie Mowza Koyarch near the burying-ground with ten Biggahs Eighteen Cottahs of Land well laid out and planted with a Variety of Fruit and Flower Trees, and two tanks, The House consists of a large Hall 40 feet long by 18 broad, Six Rooms the floors of two of them boarded, two passages and a spacious Verando to the Westward, with convenient out Houses adjoining, and a Coach House and Stabling for four Horses on the opposite side of the Road detached from the other Buildings.\nA Lower Roomed house raised upwards of five Feet above the Surface of the Ground situate in the Lane exactly behind the House known by the Name of Major Deglois's consisting of a large Hall 27 feet long by about 18 Broad, four Bedrooms and two Passages, a large Verando on the North side of the house with a Brick Godown Cookroom and Bottle Connah. The Ground measures about four Bighas and is planted with a number of Lofty Trees. The House is rented by Mr. Young at one hundred Sac. Rupees per Month. A small Upper Room'd House and a lower Room'd One adjoining to it, which formerly belonged to Naboo Serang, situate on the right hand side of the Lane leading to Mr. Kings the Coopers.\nConditions of Sale.\nFor Sicca Rupees the Amount of the respective Lots to be paid for within 15 Days of the Time of Sale when Possession and Conveyance of the Premisses will be given, in case of Non-payment at the Time stipulated the Lot unpaid for will be resold for account of the first Purchaser. A Rupee Earnest to be paid down by the Purchaser of each lot to bind the Bargain.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nLOST.\nON Thursday the 29th ulto, was lost supposed near the Powder Works a French enameld Gold Watch, with a double Case, the Makers Name on the DialPlate, (Le'Epine porloger du Rey a Paris) an english Gold chain with oval Links, and a Gold Seal of Wedgewoods composition representing Atlas with the World on his Shoulders.\nAny Person that will bring those things to Mr. Guthrie watch-maker in Calcutta, shall receive a reward of 3 Gold-Mohurs.\nShould it be offer'd for sale, The favour is requested of any Gentlemen to stop it and give notice to Mr. Guthrie.\n\nTO BE LET.\nAN upper Room'd House situated next to the House now Occupied by Mr. Johnson Attorney, for particulars Enquire at Mr. J. Andrews at the Library.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nM. SOUBIE.\nBEGS leave to inform the Gent. of the settlement, that he has left Mr. Le Gallais's and now keeps his School at the Harmonic, where he attends, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from seven in the Morning till half past Ten o'Clock.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nTo be Sold by Private Contract.\nUPON very reasonable Terms a Quantity of very fine Chunam. Also two Budgerows one of Eighteen and the other of Ten Oars; Likewise a Quantity of fine old Madeira in Pipes, French Brandy in Casks and Bottles, very fine Perry and Orange Shrub, just imported, also Cask Porter. For Particulars enquire of Mr. Dacan in the China Baazar.\nCalcutta 26th. July 1780\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nBy private Contract By Mr. Duncan in the China Baazar,\ntwo Charriots lately imported, also a Quantity of Supperfine long Cloth, Course, and fine Chintz, and Marchoys, also a Quantity of Madras Stockings wove in a Loom, and sundry other Articles.\nCalcutta 15th July 1780.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nJUST IMPORTED.\nA VERY Elegant Crane-Neck COACH made intirely in the present taste, with a genteel Rutland Rooff. The pannels painted a pleasing Laylock colour, with a handsome Gold Sprig Mosaic. Lined with a supperfine Cloth, and trimmed with the best Cufoy Lace Ten best polish'd Plate Glass's Ornamented with four elegant Oval Medallions, enriched with mother of Pearl. Six Sets of Harness and Bridels mounted with Tootinague, Bitts and Curbs plated.\nAlso a very elegant Charriot of the newest Fashion, painted Devonshire Brown with a rich Gold Spangled Border, and Ornamented with Flowers very highly finished. Venetian Blinds all round and lined with Supperfine light colour'd Cloth, the Carriage Crane Necked and the Harness all plated with Silver.\nFor Further particuliars enquire of Mr. Oliphant, Coach Maker.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nTo be LETT.\nTHE Garden-House belonging to Commodore Richardson delightfully-situated at Ducanfore beyond Barnagore to be entered on the 15th. June For further particulars enquire of Mr. William Bondfield.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nFRANCES LE GALLAIS.\nBEGS Leave to Acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the settlement that he continues baking fine Bread, Cakes, and Bunns &c. and will receive Orders as usual for putting up the same kind of fine Butter, Rusks Biscuit and flower, for the Ladies and Gentlemen that proposes going home.\n20th July 1780.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-07-29/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/169ZcnkuwhiaFfhoT5VMU2HXs8U3KTK3-/view", "text": "POET's CORNER\nFor the Calcutta Gazette.\nPROVIDENZA, Imitated.\nHER sons some mother views with tender joy.\nWhilst one her fond maternal hand caresses,\nShe prints a kiss on one beloved boy,\nAnd one within her eager arms she presses:\nOne climbs her feet—one fits upon her knee,\nWhilst from their actions, aspect, sighs, the mother\nReads all their wishes, various tho' they be,\nAnd speaks to one—nods—smiles upon another.\nBut still she loves, whether she smiles, or chides,\nAnd Providence for us like love expresses;\nO'er sees—now comforts these—for those provides.\nStill hear all griefs, still succours all distresses;\nWhen she denies, she but invites to pray,\nOr but with-holds things hurtful by abusing;\nShe oft' denies—to call our hearts that stray,\nAnd give us, most, when she seems most refusing.\n\nMr. HICKY.\nSIR,\nBy giving the Accompanying Lines a place in your next Paper you will Oblige.\nYour Obed. Humble Serv.\nR. L. K.\n\nA Modern Love Letter.\nMadam.\nI Hope you'll think it's true,\nI deeply am in Love with you,\nWhen I assure you the other day,\nAs I was musing on my way,\nAt thought of you I tumbled down\nDirectly in a Deadly Swoon\nAnd tho', 'tis true. I'm something better\nYet I can hardly Spell my Letter:\nAnd as the Latter you may view,\nI hope you'll think the former true,\nYou need not wonder at my flame\nFor you are not a mortal dame\nI saw you dropping from the Skie's;\nAnd let dull Ideots swear your Eyes\nWith love their Glowing Breast inspire\nI tell you they are flames of Fire\nThat scorh my Forehead to a Cinder,\nAnd Burn my very heart to tinder,\nYour Breast so mighty cold I trow\nIs made of nothing else but Snow,\nYour hands no wonder they have Charms\nAre made of Iv'ry like your Arms\nYour Cheeks that look as if they bled\nAre nothing else but roses red,\nYour Lips are coral very bright,\nYour Teeth tho' numbers out of spite\nMay say they're bones—yet w.ill appear,\nThey're Rows of Pearls exceeding dear.\nNow Madam as the chat goes round\nI hear you have ten thousand pounds\nBut that I as a trifle hold\nGive me your Person H—g the Gold\nYet for your own sake 'tis secured\nI hope—your Houses are ensur'd\nI'd have you take a special care\nAnd of false Mortgages beware\nYou've wealth enough 'tis true but yet\nYou want a friend to Manage it\nNow such a Friend you soon might have,\nBy fixing on your humble slave\nNot that I mind a stately House.\nOr value money of a louse\nBut your five Hendred pounds a year,\nI would secure it for my Dear\nThen smile upon your Slave that Lies\nHalf Murder'd by your radient Eyes\nOr else he this very moment dies.\n\nTO SPORTSMEN.\nTO Be sold sundry Curious Long-Barrell'd Fire Arms for Wild Duck made by Southall—Also a few Hunting Saddles and Carriage Harness. Inquire at Mr. John Andrews.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nA SLOOP Burthen about 25 Tons well found sails Rigging and Stores compleat.\nAlso an Europe 12 Oar'd Pinnace, with elegant Awning &c. compleat inquire of Mr. John Andrews, Old Fort.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA HANDSOME Chariot and Pair of well broke Horses. also a Phaeton and Harnesses. Inquire of Mr. Andrews. Blond Laces. English Silks and Gentlemens, Point Ruffles Inquire as above.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nGlass for Windows of various Dimensions.\nParchment\nBuff Leather,\nIsing Glass from Petersburgh,\nFine sallad Oil,\nshell Lack,\nArrack in Leaguers,\nPorter, pale beer, and Cyder,\nFresh, Danish Claret,\nDo. Eng. Claret,\nConiac Brandy in bottles,\nEnglish sweetmeats Hoffmans,\nbroad cloth of diff. colonrs,\nFine Cotten stockings,\nDitto. Gloves,\ncambrick,\nDo. Handkerchiefs,\nFine Dimity,\nPalampores,\nEnglish Hunting saddles,\nand 20 Pipes of exceeding rich old Maderia, price 400 Rupees per Pipe.\nFor Particulars enquire at Mr Andrews's Library.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nA very gentell Pair of Brilliant Diamond Dress Ear Rings, and sundry and some Diamond Rings single Stones, 6 to 8 Carets, lately arrived.\nInquire at the Circulating Library.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nBY private Contract that commodious, elegant Modern built House fronting the Esplanade at present Occupied by Edward Stephenson Esq; For particulars enquire of Mr. Lloyd.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO Have any demands on the Estate of the late Captain Bartholomew Collins deceased are desired to send in their Accounts to Mr. Honeycomb Attorney for Capt. James Primrose Administrator of the said Estate on or before the 1st day of August next And all Persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to Pay the same to Mr. Honeycomb or to Capt. Primrose within the abovementioned Time.\nCalcutta 1st July 1780\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail.\nAT the Red Godown in the Radda Baazar, the following Articles, viz.\nSALT PORK, in Tierces containing 50 Pieces of 6lb each.\nMess PORK in half Tierces, containing 37 Pieces of 4lb each.\nHOGS FACES, containing 25 and half Heads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best sort in Tubs of half Picul each.\nSOFT SUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds.\nRUM, in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADEIRA WINE of 4 Years Old, in Pipes.\nTEA, best sort, in a Box containing two Canisters.\nWAX CANDLES,\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars had from Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. TOUCHET'S.\nMarch 11, 1780.\n\nWANTED.\nA Large Quantity of good Old Jamaica Rum, any person having such to dispose of by the Hogshead may meet with a purchaser by applying to Mr. HICKY, at the Printing-Office.\n\nJOHN TAYLOR.\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the Settlement and the Public in General that he has now on sale (for Ready Money) at his House situated at the Lower end of the China Baazar, opposite to Mr. Sealy's.\nA Quantity of exceeding good Old Madeira in Bottles at 14 Sicca Rupees per dozen, Also a Quantity of the very best white Wine Vinegar in Bottles at 10 Rupees per dozen, The same Vinegar (Ready Refined for use) may be had in Casks of any Quantity of Gallons from 15 upwards at 2 Rs. per Gallon drawn off into new Casks.\nMany Gentlemen having by them a Surplus of useless Empty Bottles they may wish to dispose of, for such as are sent in Good, an allowance of 2 Rup. per doz. will be made on them and deducted from the Price of the Madeira or Vinegar.\nN. B. Attendance will constantly be given from the Hours of Nine to one o'Clock where the above Articles may be tasted.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY First. and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-08-05", "date": "1780-08-05", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-08-05/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1655dnxwZwbUbyXLCCSh2KUtZesFYlTqF/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None,\n\nFrom Saturday July, 29th to Saturday August 5th. 1780. [No. XXVIII]\n\nBy Letters from the Coast.\n\nWE are informed that Hyder Alley has taken the Field with a very considerable Body of Troops under his Command, (the number cannot be justly ascertained,) and had actually got within 30 Coss of Tiagar, a pass under the Command of Col. Keating. That Col. Baily was ordered back with the Troops under his Command, to Indecundah, near Balazit Jungo Country and that Col Braithwaite Commanding at Pondechery was ordered to hold himself in readiness.\n\nCapt. Keating has sent away his family, and it is said that all the families at Madras has removed from their Garden Houses.\n\nBy a Letter received from Madras we learn that a fever similar to that which prevails here, called the Influenza is raging, and that numbers are exceeding ill of it.\n\nThe July Races began the 10th. A Horse (never before enter'd) the property of Mr. Storey beat Mr. Welch's famous Mare and another Horse so hollow the first Heat, that they were drawn. This Horse is look'd upon to be the swiftest Racer ever produced in India.\n\nThe Court of Directors, in their last resolves came to the determination to send out to Bengal three or four hundred healthy blooming young Women every year, as an aid to the recruiting service which goes on heavily on the former plan.\n\nWe hear that Stephen Popham Esq; a Member in the Irish Parliament and a sworn Attorney of the Hon'ble Mayor's Court at Madras, is appointed private Secretary &c. to Governor Whitehill.\n\nSAILED.\nFrom MADRAS.\nJuly 2d. SAILED the Ship Resolution——Poynting for Bombay.——3d. Do. Ship Neptune——Gracd De'Sylva for China.——4 Do. Snow Luconia——Patch for Pegue——Do. Snow Charlotta——Asquith for do.——5 do——Snow Amazon——Leehmeez for Do.——Snow Speedwell——Jefferey for Pegue——6 Do. Ship Bercustoff——Reid for China.\n\nNews from the Cape.\n\nWE are informed by accounts received from an English Frigate at the Cape, and brought here by a Dutch Europe Ship lately arrived, that about one Month after the Lasells sail'd that our fleet under the Command of Lord How, the Adms. Barrington and R F, had met with the grand combined Fleets of France and Spain that both Fleets had formed themselves into a line a Battle, and had a general and bloody engagement. In which we are informed that one half of the Combined Fleets were shattered and destroyed.\n\nCALCUTTA.\n\nJOHN BRESTOW, Esq; with Lieutenant Brestow of the Navy and several other Persons of distinction are arrived in Town from Ghyrretta.\n\nOn Thursday last a large Brick Boat sunk during the heavy rain in a Gale of Wind opposite to Champaul-Gaut, by which accident two of the Boats Crew lost their Lives.\n\nMr. and Mrs. Ramus are safe arrived at Patna after a very tedious passage.\n\nThe Honorable Gen. Sir Eyre Coote arrived at Patna the 29th. July on his way down to the Presidency.\n\nSir John Day is likewise expected in Town, in a day or two.\n\nOn Thursday Evening, last as some black Men were a driving a Number of Large Hogs through a place called Pilot-row, they were met by some of the Drunken Seamen belonging to the India Ships who swore they wou'd have one for a Mesmate, one of the Seamen made a snatch at one of the large Hogs and held him for some time, during the contention 2 Gentoo Sarcars came by and the Hog after several plunges got clear of the claws of the Seamen, and not having time to chuse his passage he darted right between the Legs of one of the Sarcars and Flung him with amazing violence on his B—c, the Gentoos Cloth which hung between his legs being very wet with the heavy shower that had just fallen clung so close about the snout, head, and neck of the Hog, that he dragged the poor Gentoo upwards of twenty Yards, some times on his back, and some times on his side, and wou'd not have got clear had not the Cloth been tore to pieces.\n\nWe are informed that the Beggars Opera is now in Rehearsal at the Calcutta Theatre, and the part of Captain Macheath to be Acted by a Capital performer.\n\nThe Attachment of the natives of Bengal to the English laws, begins now to extend itself to English Habilements. Rajah Ramlochurn a very opulent Gentoo of high cast and Family, lately paid a visit to a very eminent attorney, Equip'd in Boots Buckskin Breeches, Hunting Frock and Jockey Cap; the Lawyer who was employed in studying Coke upon Littleton for the improvement of the Revenues of Bengal, was with the smack of a half Hunter waked from his reverie in great astonishment at the lively transformation of his grave Gentoo Client who it seems was dressed in the exact Hunting Character of Lord March and had borrowed the Fancy from one of Darly's Comic Prints.\n\nThe Nabob Sidert Alley when lately at the Presidency, employed Connor the Taylor to make him the following Dresses viz. 2 Suits of Regimentals 2 Do of an English Admirals Uniform And two suits of Cannonicals. At the same time sent for an English Peruke Maker, and gave him Orders, to make him two Wigs of every denomination according to the English fashion, viz. Scratches, cut Wiggs and Currelled obbs; Ques, Majors, and Ramilies; all of which he took with him when he left Calcutta.\n\nHIGH WATER at Calcutta from Saturday July, the the 29th to Saturday August the 5th. H. M.\n5 Saturday, at 1 24\n6 Sunday, 2 12\n7 Monday, 3 00\n8 Tuesday, 3 48\n9 Wednesday, 4 36\n10 Thursday, 5 24\n11 Friday, 6 12\n\nDEATHS.\nIN Child Bed The Wife of Lieut. Beedle.——July 27th William Spencer late Carpenter in Col. Watson's Works.——29th Captain John Boag late Commander of the Amazon.——Six soldiers in the Hospital.\n\nARRIVALS.\nAt CALCUTTA.\nTHE Ketch Jonge Fredrick——Thountz——from Tranquebar 14 Do.——The Ship Chois De'Grace——Lofenzo for Bengal.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-08-05/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1655dnxwZwbUbyXLCCSh2KUtZesFYlTqF/view", "text": "To Mr. L,\n\nSIR,\nI Have received yours dated the 30th. ult. in which you have endeavoured, to persuade me that you are my Friend, give me leave to tell you Sir, that I think your mode of Friendship a very disagreeable one, and such as I wou'd not wish to be acquainted with.\n\nYour answer is extreamly flimsey and unsatisfactory, and cannot be deemed a sufficient apology for the very improper Letter you sent me, but from a pacific disposition, I am willing to give you a longer day, in hopes of your sincere repentance.\n\nNext thursday at farthest I expect to hear from you, if I don't your Letter will be published without fail the Saturday following, and the Manuscript copy left open for the perusal of the public.\n\nWhen I first got under way in the Gazette Packett, I form'd a resolution to jog on under an easy sail, and by a well conducted Helm to shape my course right between the Rocks of contention, always observing to give these Rocks a good birth, by which means I should never have occasion to altar my course, or stand on a contrary Tack.\n\nWhat man with an honest good heart, and an industrious inclination, bless'd with a common share of understanding, would be a slave to any party.\n\nIt was foreign from my intentions, to be the means of widening the breach between the Hon'ble parties which you alude to, on the contrary, if they have got any thing to Publish that is likely to promote a reconciliation, let them send it to me, and my labour and little Paper is at their service, as to what I have wrote to you, it is on my own account, in defence of that liberty which you mean to deprive me of, and of that fortune you mean to ruin.\nJ. A. HICKY.\n\nA N E C D O T E.\nIN the Reign of King Charles the Second, a Sailor having received his Pay, resorted to a House of Ill-fame in Wapping, where he lay all Night, and had his whole Sustance taken from him in the Morning he vowed Revenge; against the first he met with, possessed of Cash, and accordingly overtaking a Gentleman in Stepney-fields related to him his Mishap, and insisted on the Gentleman's making good the Loss, who for some time expostulated with him concerning the Attrocity of his Behaviour, but to no purpose, he was resolute, and the other through Fear of worse consequences, delivered his purse, but, soon after had him taken up, examined, and commited to Newgate, from whence he sent by a Sailor, the following humorous Epistle to the King:\n\" CHARLES,\n\" One of thy Subjects, the orhe Night, robbed me of Forty pounds, for, which I robbed another of the same sum who inhumanly has sent me to Newgate, and swears I shall be hanged therefore, for thy own Sake, save my Life. or, by G---d, thou wilt loose one of the best Seamen in thy Navy, Thine,\n\" JACK SKIFFTON.\nHis Majesty on Receipt thereof im-\n\nmediately wrote as follows.\n\" JACK SKIFFTON\n\" For this Time I'll save thee from the Gallows; but if, hereafter thou ever art guilty of the like, by G—d I'll have thee hang'd though the best Seaman in my Navy. Thine.\n\" CHARLES REX.\"\n\nContinued from our 26th Number.\nI found my Uncle and Benefactor was no more, and that his Fortune tho' considerable, was not likely to be of any great Advantage to his legated Relations; his Widow, the most indulgent Aunt that Nature ever formed, in some measure, made me think lightly of the loss of my Uncle, it was now the French began to infringe on our American Rights and a War Daily expected and altho I had bent my Mind on great Accumulations of Eastern Ore. I resolved to relinquish that Pursuit, and endeavour to acquire Honor, and Riches in the Service of my Country, to effect which, I was once mere equiprd like a Gentleman, and introduced with a favorable Recommendation to Sir Thomas Stanhope, into his Majesty's Navy, on bord the Edinburg of 70, Guns, in the station of a Midshipman; the ship then lay at Plymouth and I by the direction of Sir Thomas, set out for Portsmouth in order to go round by Sea; we embarked in the Tilbury, and the very first Day furnish'd matter of great Concern to me. I was immediately introduced to Officers of my own rank, and in the Evening set down to Piquet, and from that to Lansquenet, when in a few hours I lost upwards of eighty Guineas, which was to have supported me in the Character of a Gentleman. Bad News soon transpires, Sir Thomas Stanhope (then on bord the same ship) received the information, he sent for me, and told me he detested the Practice of Gaming, and that when we came to Plymouth, I might go on shore and dispose of myself as I pleased, for that he would not receive me on bord his Ship this mortified me very much, and having lost my dear Aunt, and having no farther Prospect of supplies I expostulated with Sir Thomas on the Consequences of incuring the Displeasure of my friends which was unavoidable if he abandoned me, at length he generously forgive me on my Promise never to commit the like Errors. I remained Six months in the Edinburg, and seemingly had secured the Countenance, and good opinion of my Commander; he frequently invited me to his Table. treated me with particular Marks of Favor, and when he was appointed to Command the Swiftsure caused me to be taken on bord the same ship with him. By thus much it will appear, as Sir Thomas Stanhope has often since declared that if I had conducted myself properly, (by his interest only) I might, before the Conclusion of the War have Commanded as good a ship as any in the Navy. But my unbounded Ambition aspired to be great at once I could not bear to see any person spend more money, dress better, or keep a finer Girl than myself, all which Art was to support; the substance being wanting, I run in Debt with most of the Taylors in Portsmouth, Gosport and Plymouth, had a Wardrobe of the most fashionable Cloaths, and as it is a known Maxim that money begets money, so\n\nDress begat me Credit; I initiated myself into the Esteem of a Master Baker under the pretence of courting one of his Daughghters and lending him a Thousand Pounds when I came of Age borrowed one Hundred Guineas of him which I never and repaid; several [ILL] of Money.\n\nI borrowed from indifferent persons with repeated assurances of behaving honourable when I took Possession of my Estate, which from my Address and Apperance was supposed to be very large, at length the Plot was discovered and Truth proclaimed the Cheat. I was immediately harrassed from House to House at the instigation of different Tradesmen; out of this Hobble I got myself extricated, by the means of a Girl I was on the point of Marrying with at Portsmouth (her Friends yet remain in the Dark) who respecting not the reality of my Pretentions, advertised to bail me, being at Liberty, I hired a Horse at Gosport, made what haste I could to London, where I sold the Horse &c. for half their value.\n\nI immediately shipped myself Lieut. of a Privateer belonging to Guernsay then lying in the Thames, in which Vessel I proceeded to that Island and from thence, on a cruize, we took two Privateers, but on our return I was her, forfeited my title to the Dividend I had no more Business in the Navy and once more declared myself a Man of Fortune by which means and Falsehood which I gave on Persons in London.\nTo be Continued\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail\nAT the Red Godown in the Rada Baazar, the following Articles, viz.\nSALT PORK, in Tierces containing 50 Pieces of 6lb each.\nMess PORK in half Tierces, containing 37 Pieces of 4lb each.\nHOGS FACES, containing 25 and 30 Heads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best sort in Tubs of half Picul each.\nOFT UGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds.\nRUM, in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADEIRA WINE of 4 Years Old, in Pipes.\nTEA, best sort, in a Box containing two Canisters.\nWAX CANDLES,\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars had from Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. TOUCHET'S.\n\nMarch 11, 1780\nMrs. H O D G E S.\nBEGS leave to inform the Public, that she has opened a Boarding school for young Ladies and Children near the Armenian Church, where they are instructed in Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and various sorts of Needle work.\n\nM. S O U B I E.\nBEGS leave to inform the Gents of the settlement, that he has left Mr. Le Gallais's and now keeps his School at the Harmonic, where he attends, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from seven in the Morning till half past Ten o'Clock,\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-08-05/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1655dnxwZwbUbyXLCCSh2KUtZesFYlTqF/view", "text": "FOR Sale by Private Contract by Mr. GEORGE WILLIAMSON Vendue-Master to the Hon'ble Company, Diamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones, set and unset. Pearls of various Sorts, just imported, Country and Town Houses, Ship Book Cases of Mahogany, An Organ of 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with accompanyments. A Beautiful Stout Toorkay. Elegant useful and Ornamental Plate, French Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers, Old Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles French Brandy, and Brandy Fruits, West-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars, China Fruit and Flower Trees and Shrubs. Also a few Pipes of the Company's Years Old Madeira. And a most elegant and Superb set of Glass Ware, lately imported consisting of Lustres, Gerandoles, Candletlabors, Epergne, Vases, &c. compleat for a Sideboard desert, and decoration of a Room which are to be viewed at Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION ROOM. A handsome Phaeton imported by the Ganges. Sets of Chariot Harness.\n\nS C H E M E, O F A L O T T E R Y.\nFOR the large elegant Pucka built House situate on the Esplanade, belonging to Mr. Archibald Keir, with all the Ground Godowns &c. Appurtenances The House alone is at present rented by the Company at the rate of one Thousand Arcot Rupees per Month, and the Godowns are large enough to contain three Europe Ships Cargoes of Cotton. The Lottery to be drawn at Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION ROOM, OLD PLAY HOUSE as soon as the Tickets shall be disposed of, and the Money paid into Mr. WILLIAMSON's Hands. The LOTTERY to consist of 200 Tickets. Each Ticket to be 600 Sicca Rupees and to be divided into Halves, Quarters and Eighths at the pleasure of the Subscribers. Four Commissioners to be appointed for the Superintendence of the Drawing, at a meeting (to be advertised in the Gazette) of such Subscribers as may at that time be in Calcutta. Books will be opened at Mr. WILLIAMSON's Office at the OLD PLAY HOUSE for the receiving of Subscriptions.\n\nTo be S O L D By private Contract.\nTHE good Ship RAVEN-SWORTH, a Prime-Sailor, SURAT built only four Years ago, Burthen about Six Hundred Tons. Any Person desirous of becoming a PURCHASER will be pleased to apply to Capt. RODDAM.\n\nW A N T E D.\nA Large Quantity of good Old Jamaica Rum, any person having such to dispose of by the Hogshead may meet with a purchaser by applying to Mr. HICKY, at the Printing-Office.\n\nTo Be S O L D.\nBY private Contract By Mr. Duncan in the China Baazar, two Charriots lately imported, also a Quantity of Superfine long Cloth, Course, and fine Chintz, and Marchoys, also a Quantity of Madras Stockings wove in a Loom, and sundry other Articles.\nCalcutta 15th July 1780.\n\nTO BE LET.\nAN upper Room'd House situated next to the House now Occupied by Mr. Johnson Attorney, for particulars Enquire at Mr. J. Andrews at the Library.\n\nTo be Sold by Private Contract.\nUPON very reasonable Terms a Quantity of very fine Chunam. Also two Budgerows one of Eighteen and the other of Ten Oars; Likewise a Quantity of fine old Madeira in Pipes, French Brandy in Casks and Bottles, very fine Perry and Orange Shrub, Just imported, also Cask Porter. For Particulars enquire of Mr. Dncan in the China Baazar.\nCalcutta 26th. July 1780\n\nFRANCES LE GALLAIS.\nBEGS Leave to Acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the settlement that he continues baking fine Bread, Cakes, and Bunns &c. and will receive Orders as usual for putting up the same kind of fine Butter, Rusks Biscuit and flower, for the Ladies and Gentlemen that proposes going home.\n26th. July 1780. 3.\n\nTo be L E T T.\nTHE Garden-House belonging to Commodore Richardson delightfully situated at Ducansore beyond Barnagore to be entered on the 15th. June For further particulars enquire of Mr. William Bondfield.\nCalcutta 5th August 1780 5\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any Claim on the Estate of the late Capt William Davis of the 34th Battalion of Seapoys deceased are desired to send in their accounts to Mr. George Allen at Calcutta, or at Capt. William Davies's House Chandanagore, and all who are indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their Debts to the said George Allen his Executor.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nHAVING any Claim or demand on the Estate of Mr. WILLIAM TOMSON, deceased late Commissary of Stores at Chunar Gurrh, are desired to send in their respective Claims; and all Persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. WILLIAM JACKSON, Attorney for Captain WILLIAM PALMER, Administrator of the Estate and effects of the said WILLIAM THOMSON, deceased on or before the fifth Day of October next.\n\nTO SPORTSMEN.\nTO Be sold sundry Curious Long-Barrell'd Fire Arms for Wild Duck made by Southall---Also a few Hunting Saddles and Carriage Harness. Inquire of Mr. Pugh at Mr. Watts's.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nA SLOOP Burthen about 25 Tons well found sails Rigging and Stores compleat. Also an Europe 12 Oar'd Pinnace, with elegant Awning &c. compleat inquire as above.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA HANDSOME Chariot and Pair of well broke Horses. also a Phaeton and Harnesses. Blond Laces. English Silks and Gentlemens, Point Ruffles, Inquire as above.\n\nT be OLD.\nGlass for Windows of various Dimensions. Parchment Buff Leather, Ising Glass from Petersburgh, Fine sallad Oil, shell Lack, Arrack in Leaguers, Porter, pale beer, and Cyder, Fresh, Danish Claret, Do. Eng. Claret, Coniac Brandy in bottles, English sweetmeats Hoffmans, broad cloth of diff. colonrs, Fine Cotten stockings, Ditto. Gloves, cambrick, Do. Handkerchiefs, Fine Dimity, Palampores, English Hunting saddles, and 20 Pipes of exceeding rich old Maderia, price 400 Rupees per Pipe. For Particulars enquire as above.\n\nTo be S O L D,\nA very gentell Pair of Brilliant Diamond Dress Ear Rings, and sundry and some Diamond Rings single Stones, 6 to 8 Carets, lately arrived. Inquire as above.\n\nOn Tuesday the 15th. day of August next.\nWILL be sold at the COURT-HOUSE, between the Hours of 9 and 10 o'Clock in the morning the sundry valuable Goods and Effects following the property of the Estate of GOCUL GOSAUL Deceased.--- That is to say.\nDiamonds of several sorts. Rubys do. do. Sapphire's do. do. Emeralds do. do. Topazes do. do. Rings do, do. Great variety of Joys some set. with Jewels, Pearls do. do. A Great variety of Silver plate. Do. of Europe Articles, Consisting of Watches, Buckles, Snuff Boxes, Hair pins, &c. &c. Tutanaguie Pigdannys, Candle sticks, Bells &c. Brass Ware. Copper do. Iron Mongery Ivory. Glass. Wearing Appareil. Old Shawls. Carpets. Matts. Hookahs &c. Planquins and Palanquin Furniture. Old Carriages Hackerys &c. Chairs, Teapoys &c\nMERCHANDIZE.\nSalt at Noyabad under the Twenty four Pergunnah Maunds 2295. Salt at Narrain Gunge in the district of Dacca Maunds about 40,000. Bricks 27 4,85,200 at Kedderpore. Baazar do. 47,000 do. Chunam 6,400 Maunds do. Soorkey, Sand &c. &c.\nTIMBER.\nSaul Timbers. Do. very Old.\nCATTLE.\nCows, Bullocks, Tanyans, Tattoos &c. &c.\nThe terms of the sale to be made known at the Time the Sale Commences.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-08-05/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1655dnxwZwbUbyXLCCSh2KUtZesFYlTqF/view", "text": "POET's CORNER.\nODE, written in a solitary Scene.\n\nSHOULD ev'ry earthly blessing fail,\nAnd storms of grief around me wait;\nShould ne'er a sweet through life avail,\nTo smooth the harsh decrees of fate;\n\nIn spite of charms that wait around\nIts pure, and unremitting flame.\nShould friendship's sacred self be found\nA lifeless shade, a specious name:\n\nYet me, ye fleeting forms, ah! teach\n(Nor hence my weary soul entice)\nTo place my views beyond your reach,\nWithin the bright ætherial skies;\n\nWhere comforts never known to fade,\nShall feast the fondly-ravish'd eye;\nWhere, friendship too, ah, lovely maid!\nShall gently bloom, and never die.\nE. I.\n\nCALCUTTA PRICE CURRENT\nfor the Month of August 1780.\n\nALLUM 6 R per M.\nBroad Cloath Aurora 98 per piece,\nD. D. Midling 112 per do.\nDo. Do. Superfine 200 per do.\nCourse Green 65 per do.\nMidling do. 75 per do.\nFine do. 125 per do.\nCourse Yellow 100 per do.\nMidling do. 105 per do.\nFine do. 150 per do.\nCourse Blue 74 per do.\nMidling do. 80 per do.\nFine do. 175 per do.\nCourse Black 65 per do.\nMidling do. 60 per do.\nFine do. 150 per do.\nCourse White 65 per do.\nMidling do. 80 per do.\nFine do. 150 per do.\nPurpits 3 Covs. broad.\nRed do 50 per do.\nBlack do. 45 per do.\nYellow do. 45 per do.\nWhite do. 45 per do.\nBlue do. 45 per do.\nGreen do. 45 per do.\nOrange do. 60 per do.\nPurpits 2 Covs.\nRed do. 27 per do.\nBlack do. 15 per do.\nYellow do. 27 per do.\nWhite do. 20 per do.\nBlue do. 26 per do.\nGreen do. 24 per do.\nOrange do. 40 per do.\nChina Beads, 60 per M.\nBlack do. 40 per do.\nBlue do. 40 per do.\nRed do. 60 per do.\nWhite do. 40 per do.\nGreen do. 35 per do.\nYellow do. 40. per do.\nCopper dutch Japan 55 S R. per do.\nDo. English in sheets 53 C. R. per do.\nDo. D. Plate 48 per do.\nCotten 18 8 per M.\nDo. second sort. 18 per do.\nCoral Paur 3 per each Sa.. Weight\nMungo 1 8 Do. do.\nNem 9\nCochineal, 16 per Seer\nCoffee 35 per mau.\nCinnamon 20 per Seer.\nCloves 7 per do.\nCamphire 50 per mau.\nCanvas English 35 per piece.\nDo. Danish 128 per do.\nChian Dammer 3 per mau.\nCountry, do. 2 per do.\nFrench Gold Thread 1 14 per each\nSac. Weight\nDo. Silver do. 1 10 per do.\nEnglish Gold Thread 1 12 per do. do.\nDo. silver do. 1 10 per do. do.\nMale Chank 1st. sort 60 per Rd.\nDo. do. 2 50 per Hd.\nDo. do. 3d. 25 per do.\nDo. do. 4th 5 per do.\nFemale Chank 1st sort 50 per do.\nDo. do. 2d. 40 per. do.\nDo. do. 3d. 2 per do.\nCowries Maldivia 14 per mau.\nDo. Pattab 64 Poun. per 1 Rup.\nHoataul Locknow 23 per mau.\nDo. Tubky 14 per do.\nIron Europe slate 11 per do.\nDo. do. Bear 10 per do.\nDo. Balasor hook 6 4 per do.\nDo. Berboom hook 5 per do.\nJute 2 8 per do.\nLead 13 13 per do.\nLinseed Oil 30 per do.\nMadeira Comp. f. r. 500 per pipe\nTestenague 14 8 per do\nDo. thick 13 12 per do.\nNutmegs 4 per seer\nWhite Nankeen 27 per Corge.\nBrown do. 24 per do\nPitch 40 per Barrel\nPepper, Malabar 24 per man.\nDo. Curetie 26 per do.\nPelongs 6 per piece\nPorter 150 per cask.\nRattaus Malaca 14 Ans. per Hund.\nCanes 20 per do.\nRed Wood 3 10 per mau.\nSalt Coast 68 per do.\nDo. Country 88 per do.\nSandal Wood 25 per m.\nSaffrou 11 peer seer.\nTea 100 per Box.\nTin Small 29 per M.\nDo. Large 27 per do.\nVermillion Europe 3 4 per seer.\nWax Pegus 44 per M.\nDo. Mullacca 32 per do.\nWhite Lead, 20 per. M.\nQuick Silver China 2 10 per seer\nMuggadcooties 30 R per corge\nLump lack 20 R. per m.\nStick do.\n\nCountry Produce.\nBeetlenut S. R. 12 per m\nBable Trees large 5 per each Tree\nGram Boot 1 4 per M.\nDo. Muscolly 1 4 per do.\nCharcoal 10 per do\nChalk 7 per do.\nCummin Seed 8 per do.\nCow Tail White 120 per do.\nChunam Stone 55 per H. M\nDo. do, 50 per do. do.\nGunies 12 per H. gun.\nGhee 6 8 per M.\nDo. 12 per do.\nGurrahs 38 per piece.\nGinger 2 per m.\nJagry Lump 3 per do.\nLong Pepper 7 per do.\nChtorab Jagry 1 8 per do.\nOil mustard 5 8 per do.\nMatt 6 per H. M.\nDo. Small, 4 per do.\nCoconut Oil 8 per do.\nWheat 18 per\nDo. secoud 14 per\nDo. thrid 11 per\nPatna Opium 500 per\nPurneah do. 440 per\nBogilpore do. 250 per\nRungpore do. 250 per\n3 Letters Raw Silk Cossimbuzar 7 4 Seer,\n2 Letters do. do. Radnagore 8 1 2\nSalt Petre 64 per\nSalt Petre 2d. 58 per.\nRungpore Slk, 7\nSugar Benares 7 8 per\nDo. Rungpore 7 per\nShell Lack 20 per\nTumerick 4 per\nTincal 20 per\nDo. 2d. 14 per\nTobac Hidgley 5 per\nDo. Cordbara 3 per\nWax Bengal, 47 per\nWood Oil 10 per\nRice fourth sort 15 3 per\nDo. third 16 per\nDo. second 14 per\nDo. first 18 per\nExchange on Madras 370 A. R. 100 Pagodas.\n\nJOHN TAYLOR BEGS Leave to acquaint the Gtlemen of the Settlement and Public in General that he has now sale (for Ready Money) at his H situated at the Lower end of the C Baazar, opposite to Mr. Sealy's.\n\nA Quantity of exceeding good Madeira in Bottles at 14 Sicca Ru per dozen, Also a Quantity of the best white Wine Vinegar in Bottle 10 Rupees per dozen, The same V gar (Ready Refined for use) may had in Casks of any Quantity of lons from 15 upwards at 2 Rs. per C lon drawn off into new Casks.\n\nA few Hogshead, of Prime Po\nA Quantity of Cotton Stock fresh imported from the Goast, the of a new Manufactory, and con of different Sizes and Fineness.\n\nN. B. Several Pairs of them very fine and small, intended for La Wear.\n\nN. B. Attendance will constant given from the Hours of Nine to o'Clock where the above Arti may be tasted.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nBY private Contract that comm ous, elegant Modern built H fronting the Esplanade at present cupied by Edward Stephenson E For particulars enquire of Mr. Llo\n\nMr. CONRAD SMIT\nAt CHINSURA.\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the G tleman of Calcutta that he me to undertake the Commission busines Purchasing and selling all sorts of rope Articles such as Liquors and Necessaries as the Gentleman may w from time to time and will pay all attention to all Orders he may be sented with from any Gentleman resides at the presedency.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY First. and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-08-12", "date": "1780-08-12", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-08-12/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16VePHbbzccK7IniCtNjGGZT6ZERIiId1/view", "text": "H I C K Y's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nO R,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday August 5th to Saturday August 12th 1780. [No. XXIX]\n\nBy Letters from the Coast.\nWE are informed that Hyder and his troops are in the utmost distress for want of provisions and that they are now in great need of the grain which he so wantonly destroyed in that part of the Country (so that we may with propriety say that the Lot has fell upon Jonas) that he has lost upwards of half of his people, by the distemper which rages throughout his Camp. This with the late unfavourable accounts received from Europe of the ill success of the French against England, has struck such a Damp, to his Military Genius that he is afraid to make an attack upon Col. Keating.\n\nWe hear that Col. Keating has been prepared for sometime, to give Hyder a warm reception and that the troops under his Command are all in good health, and wishes to have a brush with Hyder\n\nBy Letters from Bombay.\nWE are informed that Rice is very scarce at that place, and now sells for Twelve Rupees the Bag, and that several of the people in and about Bombay are in the utmost Distress for want of that Article, but happily there is no scarcity of that Grain in the Garrison owing to the prudence of the Governor, who has taken care to be well provided against a scarcity.\n\nBy Letters from Madras we are informed that the common Cargo Rice sells there for two Pagodes the Bag.\n\nC A L C U T T A.\nOn Saturday Night last a Gentleman who lives in one of the Houses fronting the Esplanade, got up in his sleep and walked clear out of the Window, he fell to the ground quite upright and is now lays very ill from the shock which he received, but happily there is no bones broke, and great hopes of his being intirely out of Danger.\n\nOn Tuesday last a large passage Boat which plys near chit pore Bridge, on crossing the River with thirty two passengers she was overset in a gale Wind about mid-channel, when twenty three out of the thirty-two were lost.\n\nThe Hon'ble Gen. Sir EYRE COOTE was expected at Cossimbazzar the first of this Month, on his way down to the Presidency.\n\nThe intervals of fair Weather is so very pleasant between the Rainy days that it has induced several Ladies and Gentlemen to form parties of pleasure and make short excursions up the River, to visit the settlements of Sirempore, Chandernagore Chinsura and Bandell.\n\nSunday Night last some dispute arose beteen two English seamen and the Boats Crew of a Dutch Ship at or near Bernagore, one of the Dutch Seamen run to his boat and brought out four of the stretchers and armed himself and his Companions with them, the English seamen being intirely destitute of arms of any kind to defend themselvs with, got out a Chair, which they soon tore to pieces, and supplyed themselves, and began a smart tho' unequal engagement, being four to two, however victory Crown'd the English Tars.\n\nOn Monday last as some poor men were endeavouring to shove their Boat off a sand Bank where she had grounded near Chingaree Creek, a remarkable Large old Tiger rushed out of a small Jungle close by, seized one of their companions and carried him off into the Jungle. The rest of the Boats crew took to the water and was picked up by another Boat, and the Boar coming in soon after, their Boat was overset and went to pieces in the surf.\n\nD E A T H\nON Monday last about the hour of one o'Clock in the afternoon, of nervous fever and Flux, John Taylor Esq; many years a free Merchant in this Settlement.\n\nHIGH WATER at Calcutta from Saturday August the 5th, to Saturday August the 12th. H. M.\n12 Saturday, 2 12\n13 Sunday, 3 00\n14 Monday, 3 48\n15 Tuesday, 4 36\n16 Wednesday, 5 24\n17 Thursday, 6 12\n18 Friday, 7 00\n\nThe Tale Bearer properly rewarded.\nAN honest Tradesman married a very agreeable Woman, who with many pleasing Attractions had some thing coquettish about her: However she had the art to blind her husband, and make him absolutely a Stranger to her Infidelities. A Bottle Companion endeavoured to open the Husband's Eyes, and to make him truly sensible of his Misfortune. The good Man, unwilling to be made unhappy, told him he had a firm confidence in his Wife's Integrity, and would not believe what he alledged against her. Well, said the friend I will give you a demonstrative Proof of what I assert. I will place myself under your Bed; you shall interrogate Madam; you must tell her she has met her Lover in the Neighbourhood frequently, she will deny every Thing of which you accuse her; you must then say, very well; now put your foot out of Bed and swear that you wish the Devil may take you if you ever played false to your Husband: She will certainly do as you bid her and I shall take her by the Foot. You will then hear the truth extorted from her, and be convinced of her Baseness. The Husband gave into the Plot and excuted it very punctiliously. The Lady when interrogated, as was foreseen fell into a great Passion, and swore that she was innocent; but when the Husband desired her to put her foot out of Bed by way of Confirmation, the lurking Devil laid hold of it. She fearing that all the Fiends of Hell was going to seize her, begged her Husband for Heaven's sake to pacify the Devil, and she would confess all, the good Man immediately complied and the poor Lady owned she met a certain Colonel at the House of her good Friend (the Wife of the Gentleman under the Bed) and that they had all been extremely happy, for that the Lady of the House had her Gallant the Captain who was excessively fond of her. The Husband chuckled at this, and the Poor Informer, out of his Wits to hear of his dishonour, ran home in a violent Passion.\n\nThe following anonymous Letter was sent to Mr. Hicky the 19th. July\nMr. EDITOR,\nAS I was perusing your Gazette of last Saturday, the answer to a Law Advertisement engaged my attention not that the answer itself deserves a moments thought, but I regarded it as a kind of Index to the very singular Ideas which preva l in the minds of some with respect to the s----s C----t. It\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-08-12/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16VePHbbzccK7IniCtNjGGZT6ZERIiId1/view", "text": "is not my Design, to vindicate the\nHonor of that C—t to celebrate\nit's upright J— nor to extol the\nLiberality of its Law-Professors: for\nbesides that I am totally unfurnished\nwith Materials for such a Work and\nknow not I declare where in the World\nto find them; I think, in the present State\nof affairs nothing would be more imper-\ntinent than the Design itself. What I\nwish, is, never to see the Bengal Gazette\nless useful or agreeable than it is at pre-\nsent, but as much more as you please,\nand as I imagine it will not be the better,\nif at any time, the Editor should happen\nto write, less at his Freedom and ease,\nI take the Liberty of giving you a cauti-\non in future not to admit that Stile of\nWriting so conspicuous in the Answer\nto a Law Advertisement, until you have\nadvised with the most able Counsel, that\nyou may not subject your Person to im-\nprisonment and expose your fortune to\nRuin.\nI am,\nMr, Editor,\nYour Ob. Hble Ser,\nLEX.\n\nCALCUTTA THEATRE.\nOn MONDAY the 21st. Inst. will be\nPerformed the\nTRAGEDY of MAHOMET\nwith the FARCE of the\nCITIZEN.\n\nWe hear that the Revd. Padrie D—s\nhas set off to attend a certain Budgerow\nin highest expectation of a double oppor-\ntunity to exercise his facered function.\n\nContinued from our Last.\nI Procured Credit to cut a good Fi-\ngure, and began to pay my Address-\nes to the most considerable Ladies in\nthe Island, in these attempts, as well\nas in most others (through the course\nof my Life) I did not fail of Success,\nand was just taking Possession of a fine\nWoman, and plenty of money, when\nthe inauspicious Winds, returned my\nBills protested, this was a deep cut,\nthe News soon spread and alarmed the\npeople, I was obliged to bear it, and\nto avoid a prison, to go on board a\nPrivateer, then under Sail, with no\nmore cloaths than what I had on my\nBack; the Captain and I had before\nbeen intimate and being himself of an\nenterprizing Genius he the more rea-\ndily countenanced me, and appointed\nme Captain of Marines, to share equaly\nwith himself, we proceeded forwith to\nLisbon, feasting and enjoying ourselves,\nregardless of the Purposes the Ship was\nintended for, at Lisbon the Captain\nraised money on the Credit of the own-\ners of the Ship, and supplied me with\na sufficiency to keep Pace with him in\npleasure, here he discharged his first\nLieutenant to put me in that Office,\nand to enable us to fulfil a Resolution\nwe had formed of making a Cruise in\nthe Mediterranean Seas and at the Ex-\npence of our Employers, to visit the\nPorts of Italy: We took in Wines,\nFruits, and the best of Provisions, and\nwere preparing to depart; when an un-\nlucky Accident had like to have frus-\ntrated our intentions and involved us\nin a long train of Difficulties. My no-\nble Captain and myself having an\nInclination to amuse ourselves with the\nDulcinsas of Portugal, had at the Ex-\n\npence of two Moidores, each engaged\na partner for the Night: frequent Em-\nbraces having lulled us to sleep, about\nthe Hour of two in the Morning, we\nwere awakened by the Noise of the\nWatch forcibly entering the House; in\nthis Consternation we hurried on our\ncloaths and agered it to be most pru-\ndent Method when we found the cham-\nber Door beset, to jump out of the\nWindow, and leave the Ladies to shift\nfor themselves, a very little time brought\nthem up Stairs, and as little conveyed\nus out of the Window Sword in Hand,\nbut how great was our Surprize to find\nat the Corner of the street, a part of\nthe Patrole in Ambush, who immedi-\nately surrounded us, the Noise gathered\nthem all together, and as we knew the\nconsequence of being taken, we deter-\nmined to stand upon our Defence, the\nPortuguse, who are notorious Cowards,\nendeavoured to knock us down with\ntheir Clubs, but as Fortune will'd it,\nin about ten minutes we saw three of\nthem at our feet, and the rest running\naway; flush'd with this Success, we\nreturned to the House to bid adieu to\nour Damsels, intending to go immedi-\nately on board, slip the Cable and put\nto Sea. But in less than five minutes,\nthey returned with a Reinforcement,\ntook us both, bound us, and conducted\nus to the Trunk. As the Morning\nadvanced, we began to consider of our\nSituation, expecting we had killed one,\nor more, and must die for it, conse-\nquently very agreeable must be the Ac-\ncount that informed us no one was\nmortally wounded, and that the Affair\nmight be amicably settled for money;\nhere we experienced the Value of a\nLetter of Credit, and the Efficacy of\nfifty Moidores which in four Hours,\nprocured us our Liberty, the Portuguse\nhad been slightly pricked and feeling\nthe Emission of their blood, conceited\nthemselves dying, though in fact they\nwere very little hurt, the Interposition\nof their long Staff's I imagine prevented\nour thrusts from having the intented\nEffect, the same Day we repaired to\nour Vessel, weighed Anchor, and set\nsail with a fair Wind; we passed\nthrough Gibralter Gut. And directed\nour course for the Island of Sardinia;\nhere at Cagliari the Capital Town we\nindulged ourselves in voluptuous living\nGretian Wines and Gretian Women,\nuntil grown cloy'd by Repetition we\nput to Sea to gather strength, and re-\nnew the Fabrick: in this Cruise, my\nbrother Lieutenant discovered, a dislike\nto our proceedings, and had made a\nparty in the ship to insist on returning\nHome; but, in our private Consulta-\ntions, it was indifinitively concluded\nto admit no Obstructions to our plea-\nsures, but to force the opposite Faction\non board the first neutral Vessel we\nshould meet, this we found no Diffi-\nculty to accomplish, for as they were\nall addicted to plunder they were fond\nto board every Ship we spoke with; a\nDay, or two brought us in sight of a\nSnow from London for Genoa, belong-\ning to that Republick, the Ring lead-\ners of the opposite were called to man\nthe Boat, and the Lieutenant to his\nDuty; having put off from our Ship's\nside and at the Distance of about ten\nyards, we fired one of our great Guns\nwith Powder only, right over the Boat\nand ordered them to rest upon their\nOars, we then pointed two other pieces,\n\nladen with Grape Shot, directly at the\nBoat and assured them that we would\ninstantly send them to the bottom if\nthey did not immediately throw all\ntheir Arms they had with them into\nthe Sea; this they complied with, we\nthen informed them, that as they were\ndesirous to return to their own Coun-\ntry we intended to give them an Op-\nportunity so to do and to offer them\nno further Harm, upon which we or-\ndered the Boat a long-side, and the\nLieutenant to go in the Bow, who no\njumped into the Stern-Sheets with a\nCase of loaded Pistols, and a drawn\nSword; we then rowed towards the\nVessel. Keeping within the Command\nof our Privateer's Guns: I found their\nPapers correspondent to what they\nhailed, and then told the Genosse Capt.\nthat the Persons in the Boat had plun-\ndered Goods and Effects out of several\nVessels belonging to their Republick,\nand for that he might take them to Ge-\nnoa to answer the charge; the Captain\nwould willingly have declined, being\ninsisted on it, and forwith put them all\nin Irons on the Main Deck, the num-\nber twelve on one boat; I then made\nsome of the Genosse row me to our Ves-\nsel: and then wrote Letters to his Bri-\ntannick Majesty's Consul at that Place,\nand returned with men to convey me\nback: thus we confirmed ourselves ab-\nsolute, and struck a Terror in the Re-\nsidue of the Crew, and although the\nindentical Persons sent away, never\nhad committed many outrages on the\nhigh Seas against the Republick of Ge-\nnoa, and several other neutral Ports.\nI have since been informed they were\nall set at Liberty immediately after their\nArrival, being relieved from the Danger\nof Mutiny, and apparently secure by\nconforming to our inclinations, we al-\nways made every Wind, a fair Wind;\nand whatever Habour happened to be\nunder our Lee; when our Provisions,\nor Liquor failed, we immediately bore\naway for it, we touched at Leghorn, Na-\nple's, Cyprus, Sicily, and Tunis, and at\nevery place got supplies, and continued\nin the same manner, till at last our for-\nged Credentials were known throughout\nthe Streights, and our Credit stopt,\nso that to make a Virtue of Necessity\nwe were obliged to shift our station\nhaving not taken one Prize in ten\nMonths; we had Information of the\nDiscovery from another Privateer at\nSea, and not having Provisions enough\nto carry us to England. we were obliged\nto put into Gibraltar; here, in ten\nDays for ready Money we supplied our-\nselves, sailed away, and arrived safe at\nGuernsey. Having run the Ship above\nfour Thousand Pounds in Debt; with\nwhat Effrontery my good Captain\n(whom I never saw since) faced the\nMerchants I cannot determine, but\nfor my part I never adventured on shore\nbut the First Evening after our arrival I\nwent on bord a Man of War Sloop\nthen in the Road, and in her I took\nPassenger to Plymouth; Here the second\nDay after my Arrival, in defending a\nCaptain B. C. I was run through the\nBody, lay five Weeks in extreame Pain,\nand my recovery was esteemed by the\nskilful, as Miraculous; Being greatly\nstrong I purposed to have another\ntouch at Privateering and having ob-\ntained thirty pounds on a false Bill\nfrom a Jew in Plymouth, I set out for\nBristol, here I was not long before\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-08-12/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16VePHbbzccK7IniCtNjGGZT6ZERIiId1/view", "text": "[Column 1]\nmyself Lieutenant of a Privateer, went out a four Months Cruise: and returned without any success, I must not here omit this Thing, that we put into the Groin in Spain where I became acquainted with a Girl about fourteen Years of Age, the Master piece of Nature, and some Months afterwards went in the Packet from Falmouth to renew our intimacy.\n\nSale by Private Contract by GEORGE WILLIAMSON Vendue Master to the Hon'ble Company, Diamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones, set and unset.\nPearls of various Sorts, just imported,\nCountry and Town Houses,\nBook Cases of Mahogany,\nAn Organ of 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with accompanyments.\nA Beautiful Stout Toorkey.\nElegant useful and Ornamental Plate,\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers,\nOld Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles\nFrench Brandy, and Brandy Fruits,\nWest-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nChina Fruit and Flower Trees and Shrubs.\nAlso a few Pipes of the Companys, 2 Years Old Madeira.\nAnd a most elegant and Superb set of Glass Ware, lately imported consisting of Lustres, Gerandoles, Candelabors, Epergne, Vases, &c. compleat for a Sideboard, desert, and decoration of a Room which are to be viewed at Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION ROOM.\nA handsome Phaeton imported by the Ganges.\nSets of Chariot Harness.\n\nSCHEME,\nOF A\nLOTTERY.\nFOR the large elegant Pucka built House situate on the Esplanade, belonging to Mr. Archibald Keir, with all the Ground Godowns &c. Appurtenances The House alone is at present rented by the Company at the rate of one Thousand Arcot Rupees per Month, and the Godowns are large enough to contain three Europe Ships Cargos of Cotton. The Lottery to be drawn at Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION ROOM, OLD PLAY HOUSE as soon as the Tickets shall be disposed of, and the Money paid into Mr. WILLIAMSON's Hands.\nThe LOTTERY to consist of 200 Tickets. Each Ticket to be 600 Sicca Rupees and to be divided into Halves, Quarters and Eighths at the pleasure of the Subscribers. Four Commissioners to be appointed for the Superintendence of the Drawing, at a meeting (to be advertised in the Gazette) of such Subscribers as may at that time be in Calcutta.\nBooks will be opened at Mr. WILLIAMSON's Office at the OLD PLAY HOUSE for the receiving of Subscriptions.\n\nTo be SOLD\nBy private Contract.\nTHE good Ship RAVENSWORTH, a Prime-SAILOR, SURAT built only four Years ago, Burthen about Six Hundred Tons.\nAny Person Desirous of becoming a PURCHASER will be pleased to apply to Capt. RODDAM.\n\n[Column 2]\nWANTED.\nA Clerk who understands Book-keeping, Writes a good Hand and can be well recommended, such a Person by applying to Mr HICKY, at the Printing Office may hear of something to his advantage.\nCalcutta 12th of August.\n\nWANTED.\nA Large Quantity of good Old Jamaica Rum, any person having such to dispose of by the Hogshead may meet with a Purchaser by applying to Mr. HICKY, at the Printing, Office.\n\nADVERTISEMENT.\nGENTLEMEN.\nWHO wish to take their passage to Europe in a Neutral Ship, or consign any Articles on freight, or who may be inclined to Remit either by the mode of Respondentia, at 2s. 4d. sterling per Current Rupee, and a sufficient Premium to Cover the Risk.—Or in the Article of Diamonds.—May be more particularly informed by applying to Messrs. Watts and Pugh Agents in Calcutta.\n\nTo Be SOLD.\nSAUL and Cedar Timbers. A Large quantity, of particular Demensions. And delivered by Contract on stipulated Terms, may be squared and framed before brought to Calcutta. Inquire of Messrs. Watts and Pugh.\n\nTo Be SOLD.\nJUST imported a quantity of English and Danish Claret, Teas, of a particular fine quality, Madras Goods of all Kinds, A few English Hams, and Sundry other fresh Europe articles to be Sold, for particulars please to inquire at the Printing Office.\n\nMessrs WILLIAMS and TAYLOR.\nTAKES this Method to inform the Gentlemen residing up the Country that they have in the Investment of the Duke of Kingston (the last arrived Ship) a few Horse Medicine Chests, containing a complete Assortment of valuable Medicines sufficient for the cure of most Diseases to which Horses are incident, with Books of Directions at 150 S. Rupees each.\nThey have likewise for sale lately imported, some very fine Long Cloths and Izzries and other Coast Goods.\n\nWANTED.\nAN Apprentice to a very genteel Business, the Son of a European, he must be well acquainted with the English Language, and write a good Hand understand something of accounts, and of good connections, the Parents, or Guardian of such a Person by applying to Mr. HICKY, at the Printing Office, may meet with an opportunity of providing for their Son or Pupil.\nCalcutta 11th, August 1780\n\nThe MASTER TAYLORS.\nWHOSE names are undersigned takes this Method most respectfully to acquaint their Customers and the settlement in general that after the first of September next their Bills will be made out, in Sicca Rupees and they humbly hope that when it is considered they are obliged to pay Sicca Rupees to the Merchants and every one else they deal with it will not be thought unreasonable.\nBoulton and Stewart,\nRobt. Taylor,\nSayer and Sage,\nS. W. Bourke.\n\n[Column 3]\nAt Mr. DUNCAN's\nAUCTION-ROOM,\nIn the China Baazar on Wednesday the 16th Instant.\nWILL be sold by Publick outcry a spot of Ground containing six Cottahs situated to the Eastward of Mrs. Durand's House near the Main Road opposite to Coja Petruse's late Horse Stables adjoining to Mr. Brightman's House now occupied by Mr. Ralph Uverdale.\nThe Purchasers is to suffer the Charges for making a new Pottah &c.\nCalcutta, 10 August 1780.\n\nTo be Sold by Private Contract.\nUPON very reasonable Terms a Quantity of very fine Chunam.\nAlso two Budgerows one of Eighteen and the other of Ten Oars; Likewise a Quantity of fine old Madeira in Pipes, French Brandy in Casks and Bottles, very fine Perry and Orange Shrub, Just imported, also Cask Porter. For Particulars enquire of Mr. Duncan in the China Baazar.\nCalcutta 26th, July 1780\n\nTo Be SOLD.\nBY private Contract By Mr. Duncan in the China Baazar, two Charriots lately imported, also a Quantity of Supperfine long Cloth, Course, and fine Chintz, and Marchoys, also a Quantity of Madras Stockings wove in a Loom, and sundry other Articles.\nCalcutta 15th July 1780.\n\nOn Tuesday next the 15th, Inst. will be sold by publick Auction by Mr. Donald at his AUCTION ROOM, near the Court House.\nTHE Furniture and Effects of a Gentleman leaving Bengal, consisting of Mahogany Hair bottom Chairs and Settees, Black-wood Chairs, Chest of Drawers and Book-cases, Mahogany Dining Tables, Card Tables, Dressing Tables, Looking Glasses, Prints Wall Shades, large Lanthorns, large Carpets, Teapoys, Glass and a China Ware Liquors of diff. Sorts A Fly Palanqueen, with Various other, A'rticles. The sale to begin at 10 Clock.\n\nTO BE LET.\nAN upper Room'd House situated next to the House now Occupied by Mr. Johnson Attorney, for particulars Enquire at Mr. J. Andrews at the Library.\n\nTo be LETT.\nTHE Garden-House belonging to Commodore Richardson delightfully situated at Ducansore beyond Barnagore to be entered on immediately For further particulars enquire of Mr. William Bondfield.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-08-12/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16VePHbbzccK7IniCtNjGGZT6ZERIiId1/view", "text": "**COLUMN 1**\n\nPOET's CORNER\nTo Miss —.\n\nTHOU dear delayer of my hov'ring fate,\nThou best supporter of my wretched state.\nThe last sad precepts which you here will find,\n“Grave on the lasting tablet of your mind:”\nEre this receiv'd—ere you the cause have read,\nMy name shall number with the guilty dead:\nMy love of you protracts my doom a-while,\nI fain would see—but dare not see to smile;\nOne look of you would make me quite forego\nMy fix'd resolve, and live in spite of woe.\nE'en now indulging in the thought I fly\nTo meet thy love, and almost fear to die—\nAnother such a thought would but impart\nSome keener pang to rack my tortur'd heart.\nIn one sad moment all my prospects flew\nMy promiss'd bliss—felicity in you.\nOne curst epistle, dictated in haste,\nLaid all my stock of future pleasures waste,\nDepriv'd me of my friend—a grand-fire's love,\nNor left one spark of happiness above;\nBid me go draw a servile galling chain,\nNor think to wish, nor murmur to complain.\nMeanly insulted, with my thoughts opprest,\nWith future views of poverty distrest.\nNo prospect to approve myself a friend,\nNo tinct of joy with misery to blend;\nMy thoughts aspiring to be truly great,\nAnd scarce contented with my former state:\nWhat could I do? A gleam of heav'nly joy\nPrepar'd my mind, and taught me how to die.\nIf you conceded to a ling'ring strife,\nShall wish to tread the flow'ry paths of life;\nThink not your forbid wishes to obtain,\nBy sharing anguish in another's pain;\n'T is not a life of elegant desire,\nThe sentimental anguish you inspire,\nWill give that bliss, that happiness and peace,\nWhich springs more sure from dull base minded ease:\nSome peace, indeed, attends the vestal's lot,\n“To sigh in silence, by the world forgot;”\nBut more attends the housewife's middle state,\nIf plac'd superior to the frowns of fate:\nA loving husband, upright, and sincere,\nMight make a little eligible dear.\nIf the fond matron you shall chance to prove,\nDictate your humours to your husband's love;\nInstruct your offsprings with a jealous care,\nAnd make them subtile as you form them fair;\nTeach them a sense of honour—not too nice,\nPreferring virtue, most detesting vice:\nLet gen'ral love bear most a sov'reign sway,\nGuided by sense, e'en truth may here obey.\nLet love instruct you.—If a thought of me\nShall in those times exert a friendly plea.\nThink how from rapid whirls of promis'd joy\nMy sudden fate had summon'd me to die:\nPity the weakness of a timid mind,\nAnd learn from me the lesson I resign'd.\nFelo dese.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY First, and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n\n**COLUMN 2**\n\nTo be SOLD.\nBY private Contract that commodious, elegant Modern built House fronting the Esplanade at present Occupied by Edward Stephenson Esq;\nFor particulars enquire of Mr. Lloyd.\n\nMr. CONRADSMITH\nAt CHINSURA.\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of Calcutta that he means to undertake the Commission business of Purchasing and selling all sorts of Europe Articles such as Liquors and all Necessaries as the Gentleman may want from time to time and will pay all due attention to all Orders he may be presented with from any Gentleman who resides at the presedency.\nTo be Continued\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail.\nAT the Red Godown in the Radda Baazar, the following Articles, viz.\nSALT PORK, in Tierces containing 50 Pieces of 6lb each.\nMess PORK in half Tierces, containing 37 Pieces of 4lb each.\nHOGS FACES, containing 25 and half Heads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best sort in Tubs of half Picul each.\nOFTUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds.\nRUM, in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADEIRA WINE of 4 Years Old, in Pipes.\nTEA, best sort, in a Box containing two Canisters.\nWAX CANDLES,\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes:\nThe lift of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars had from Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. TOUCHET'S.\nMarch 11, 1780.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any Claim on the Estate of the late Capt William Davies of the 34th Battalion of Seapoys deceased are desired to send in their accounts to Mr. George Allen at Calcutta, or at Capt. William Davies's House Chandanagore, and all who are indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their Debts to the said George Allen his Executor.\n\n**COLUMN 3**\n\nADVERTISEMENTS.\nALL PERSONS.\nHAVING any Claim or demand on the Estate of Mr. WILLIAM THOMSON, deceased late Commissary of Stores at Chunar Gurrh, are desired to send in their respective Claims; and all Persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. WILLIAM JACKSON, Attorney for Captain WILLIAM PALMER, Administrator of the Estate and effects of the said WILLIAM THOMSON, deceased on or before the fifth Day of October next.\nCalcutta 5th August 1780.\n\nM. SOUBIE.\nBEGS leave to inform the Gent of the settlement, that he has left Mr. Le Gallais's and now keeps his School at the Harmonic, where he attends, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from seven in the Morning till half past Ten o'Clock.\n\nFRANCES LE GALLAIS.\nBEGS Leave to Acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the settlement that he continues baking fine Bread, Cakes, and Bunns &c. and will receive Orders as usal for putting up the same kind of fine Butter, Rusks Biscuit and flower, for the Ladies and Gentlemen that proposes going home.\n26th. July 1780.\n\nOn Tuesday the 15th. day of August next.\nWILL be sold at the COURT-HOUSE, between the Hours of 9 and 10 o'Clock in the morning the sundry valuable Goods and Effects following the property of the Estate of GOCUL GOSAUL Deceased.—That is to say.\nDiamonds of several sort, Rubys do. do. Sapphire's do. do. Emeralds do. do. Topazes do. do. Rings do. do. Great variety of Joys some set with Jewels, Pearls do. do. A Great variety of Silver plate. Do. of Europe Articles, Consisting of Watches, Buckles, Snuff Boxes, Hair pins, &c. &c. Tutanaguie Pigdannys, Candle sticks, Bells &c. Brass Ware. Copper do. Iron Mongery Ivory. Glass. Wearing Apparell. Old Shawls. Carpets. Matts. Hookahs &c. Planquins and Palanquin Furniture. Old Carriages Hackerys &c. Chairs, Teapoys &c.\nMERCHANDIZE.\nSalt at Neyabad under the Twenty four Pergunnah Maunds 2295. Salt at Narrain Gunge in the district of Dacca Maunds about 40,000, Bricks 4,85,200 at Kedderpore. Baazar do. 47,000 do. Chunam 6,400 Maunds do. Soorkey, Sand &c. &c.\nTIMBER.\nSaul Timbers. Do. very Old.\nCATTLE.\nCows, Bullocks, Tanyans, Tattees &c. &c.\nThe terms of the sale to be made known at the Time the Sale Commences.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-08-19", "date": "1780-08-19", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-08-19/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16PYIYJ-uLW5MOlsLtmXx6cByxHM-XRiv/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday August 12th to Saturday August 19th, 1780. [No. XXX]\n\nCALCUTTA THEATRE.\nOn MONDAY the 21st. Inst. will be Performed the TRAGEDY of MAHOMET with the FARCE of the CITIZEN.\n\nFrom the Syble Frigate arrived at the Cape.\nWE learn that the English Fleet had met with the Grand combined fleets of France and Spain, and had a desperate and bloody Engagement, which terminated in the Total defate of the combined Fleets, when nine sail of the Spanish Men of War was taken, six went down during the Engagement teribly shattered, four burnt, and the remainder put to flight, being so much disabled they were obliged to crowd all the sail they possibly could, and seek for shelter in their own Ports.\nThe Americans on discovering the base designs of their new allies the French and Spaniards, had defended themselves, with a brave and Warlike spirit,—And immediately deputed Messrs, Handcock, Adams, Silias Dean and Doctor Franklin, to open a treaty of Coalition with Great Britain, and the last Letters mention that an Armistice had taken place.\nWe are informed that all the Counties in England had remonstrated.\nWe also hear that Lord Gower had resigned his Office as President of the Council, and some other changes had taken place, but that Lord North still remained at the Helm.\nWe are informed that the English Privatteers and Letters of Mart have taken an incredible number of the Enemies rich Merchant Ships both French and Spaniards, and that their trade is totally ruined both in France and Spain.\nWe are informed that the Hon’ble Chas. Fox, is coming out in the Charracter of Envoy from his Britannick Majesty to the King of Delhi.\n\nMADRAS, July 23d, 1780.\nLAST Night late arrived here the London Captain Webb the Duke of Portland Captain Sutton, the Bridgewater Captain Parker, and the York from England. They put into Rio Janerio at which place they made but a very short stay, they are bound for China.\nThey saw the French Fleet in the Eastern Seas.—And have brought a Number of Passengers, amongst which are the following Gentlemen, Mr. Sullivan late Secretary here, Colonel Feletcher Brother of the late Sir Robt. Brigadier General of that Name, who died at the Mauritius on his way home to England after the late unhappy revolution.\nAnd about twenty young Ladies, some of which are irresistably handsome and no doubt will make some very capital conquests, both here and at Bengal.\nThe Pacquets were opened this Day at Noon, which contained a great variety of Letters for Bengal.\n\nBy letters from Madras we have the following agreeable information.\nTHAT Sir Edward Hughes K. B. Is in perfect health, and Vigour at Madras, and much caressed at the Durbar.—The Aair of the Coast of Choromandel agrees extreamely well with this Brave and vigilant Adm. and the Monsieurs expect him at the Mauritias as soon as the Moonson breaks up.\nAnd that the British Tarrs in Sir Edwards Fleet are in the utmost impatience wishing for employment against the Enemies of their Country.\n\nLast accounts from Surat mentions.\nTHAT Genr. Goddard is incessantly Harrassed by the Maharrattas and short of provissions of every kind, and that the Mharattas expected strong reinforcements from the French at the Mauritias and were forming enterprizes both against the Carnatic and the provinces.\nOne of our compleat Brigades stationed in the Center of the Maharratta Country would effectually check the Machination of these indisciplined Banditti.—This plan and the extirptation of the French out of the Mautitias by our Fleet, would secure us the quiet possession of the whole Peninsula, the Abbe Regnall observes that till this plan is Effected the conquest of Hindostan began by Clive is incompleat, and the Teritorial acquisitions insecure.\n\nARRIVALS at MADRAS.\nARRIVED four days ago the Besborough Capt Montgomery from the Malabar Coast for China, who with the Lascells makes six more of the Hon’ble company's Ships for China this season.\n\nTRANQUABAR, 19th. of July 1780.\nThis day sailed the Europe Ships for China.\n\nCALCUTTA.\nWE are informed that there will be a MASUERADE, at Madras as soon as the late arrived English Beauties recovers from the fatigue of their passage from England and that all the Honourable Company's Servants both Civil and Military are now vying with each other in their dress and manner in order to render themselves pleasing to these accomplished beauties.\nThe young Beaus at Madras has carried it so far that they have not only made alterations in their Dress, but have extended it to the Furniture of their Houses, decorations of their Carriages, Horses, and Servants.\nThere's nothing pollishes a young Man so much as being in Love with a fine Woman, in short it not only improves him in his address and conversation, but it also softens his heart and inspires it with tenderness and humanity.\nIf the influence of these bright Northern Starrs, has already so inflamed the hearts of the inexperienced youths of Madras what must be the attendant Consequences when those Beauties arrives at Bengal. I am apprehensive that they will make great havock here, amongst the bright and accomplished youths in the Civil and Military line now on this Establishment. Men already blest with every tender feeling for the fair Sex, must unavoidably be set all in a blaze the moment these bright Northern Luminaries appear at the Theatre, Ball, or Harmonic, and the Poets Corner in the Bengal Gazette, will breathe nothing but loves, darts, and daggers.\nWe hear that Hugh Baillie Esq; is preparing to set off for the Court of Aigram where he is appointed the Hon’ble Company's Resident.\nWe are informed that Rajah Nob—is set off for Burdwan on a visit to the R——y of that province.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-08-19/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16PYIYJ-uLW5MOlsLtmXx6cByxHM-XRiv/view", "text": "DIED.] At Madras, Mrs. Frances Williams House keeper at W. Fox's Tavern, she arrived with the Fleet in January last. — At Trinquchar The first Factor Mr. G. Huntbeech, and the Reverend Mr. Weyle 2d. Minister of the Danish Church. — At Calcutta, Friday the 18th. North Naylor Esq; Attorney to the Hon'ble Company. Wednesday 16th Thomas Duffey.\n\nHIGH WATER at Calcutta from Saturday August the 19th, to Saturday August the 26th. H. M.\n19 Saturday, 3 00\n20 Sunday, 3 48\n21 Monday, 4 36\n22 Tuesday, 5 24\n23 Wednesday, 6 12\n24 Thursday, 7 00\n25 Friday, 7 48\n\nMr. Hicky,\nIf you think the following lines worthy a Place in your Paper you will oblige your constant reader by inserting it. Z.\nThe following curious Advertisement appeared in a Dublin Paper For a gooda de Public.\n\nME Mademoiselle DE FRANCOIS, Governess of de great Boardin-School for de young Misses, in de Inglish-Street, do undertakea uponna mai word to teacha, de French, de danse de tambour, de minuet de la cour de cotillon, and da a needle work in de less and moss approvea metode: Me do also instrue de young Ladis in de true and proper pronunsiasho of de Inglish langige, vid de regar to de ortography and me being very unwilling to losea de time, for a mai one sake, as vil as for a de ladis, to keip a mai school open from de hour of a de nine in de mornin, till tree in de afternoon, and from a six in de evenin, till a de too in de mornin. mai hous be situate in de very good air, and a large great hous; and mai backside be a very convenient And, as me do maka it mai busness to improvea de misses in de tun, me do invitea de companie to a de Tea; phere a we do talka de scandal, and play a de cards. And for de furder avantage of mai school, me have engagea a tutress, very fit, uponna mai word, in de said accomplismen. Me do a teacha dem all, at de very low price of de tirty Ginnes. Monsieur Eugene Mac Kenna be de very good, Gentleman, and be com from Lord barow Turlagh, and he be de greate lossa to dis town, Madame de Figga and her son Monsieur de Figga, be de very good peepel, and dey vill recommenda me.\nP S. For de furder encouragemen, me be de gross widow, and mai Husban be de very great scoundril and be runna away from me.\nMai a Husban vobba me, and me canna truss nobody, but me mus be pay de ready munies.\nN. B. Mai very good fren, Monsieur de Figa, be vantin de Possition, to drivea de coshe, and to tenda de Tea.\nMonsieur de Comete, from de college, me hear be avauce to de coronets commission, or de volentier jmp, and he do intend to puta himself under my care, and to teacha him to courta de ladis.\n\nContinued from our Last.\nAS I shall have occasion to speak of hereafter returning from thence I engaged in another Pivatier belonging\n\nto Bristol and had no better Fortune than before, so that having contracted some Debts, I was arrested, and Men being then wanted to Man the Fleets. I had my choice to enter for the Kings service or go to goal, the former id may be reasonably supposed I embraced; The Brilliant Frigate, was then in King's Road, and on board of her I was put as common Man; Time however discovered Merit conspicuous in me for a better Station, and I was once more put on the Quarter Deck, and at different times acted in different Capacities of a Midshipman and Mate, in which latter Office I appeared at the Reduction of the gallant Thurot, and came in one of conquered Frigate to Spithead; there was then riding the Swiftfure from which I had formerly deserted, with the same Commander who thought proper to make me a Prisoner, and to have me tried by a Court-Martial, the result of which was that I was acquitted on the Evidence of a Commissioned Officer, that I returned under the Proclamation during my imprisonment on board the Swiftfure, a Transaction happened that occasioned my getting clear of her; two Women of the West Country came to see one of our Crew, they stayed on board a Night or two, and a principal Officer found means to get one of them to his bed, and I the other; my Lady was tolerably condecending, but the other, when she got on shore went and swore a Rape against the Officer, which made him think it necessary that I should remain to be a Witness in his behalf; the issue of the Trial I am not acquainted with, for as I knew I could do him no Service, I decamped, with a Resolution to live upon Land, and no more eat the Bread of slavery, I was now quite destitute of money, and obliged to have recourse to my Wits, for which Purpose I took a Lodging in a Part of Portsmouth, where I was not known, and although I kept myself pretty much retired, I soon got acquainted with some new Female Faces and to one in particular I declared honourable Love and under pretence that I was ordered to London to get a Lieutenant's Commission, on repeated Protestations to make her my Wife at my return, I borrowed thirty Guineas from her Brother with which I once more set out for London and in a few Days having consumed the greater part of it in Riot an excess, I was induced to commit a Forgery on Mr. C. T. for which I have been since tried and acquitted at the Old-Bailey; the Money thereby obtained (being wearied, and unsafe in the Town and thinking of my pretty engaging Spaniard) defrayed the expence of my Journey to Falmouth; where I embarked on board one of the Pacquets and arrived safe at the Groin, here I found the most exquisite Piece of Workmanship that ever my Eyes beheld, in Raptures ready to diselose ambrosial Kisses, and to open a new, dear delightful Scene, which in the Prodigality of Eloquence cannot, be described, her Figure, Form, and conveyances of Love remain unrivalled in my Breast; yet let not the vivyfying Thought so far transport me, as to make me forget a plan well laid, and executed previous to my Departure from England; to make our Happiness there the more Consumate; I had before made myself acquainted with the British Consul and\n\nby dining with him once or twice I learned the names of his Correspondents in England and the Nature of his Connections, and moreover had taken a Letter out of his Parlour which I thought would one time or other prove serviceable to me; the Hand writing of this Letter. I counterfeited to admiration, in the same Stile wrote a Letter of Credit in behalf of myself, and another of Advice by the Post to confirm the one I carried, the Letters importing that I was to travel to St. Sebastians by Land, on Business of Consequence, and that my Bills would be duly honoured, for five Hundred Pounds, the Bait took, and before I had any Notion of applying to him, he was searching for me up and down the Town of Corrunna; when he found me I made an apology that the Fatigues of Voyage had incapacitated me to go abroad, or to proceed on my Journey; in return, he congratulated me on my safe Arrival, invited me to his House behaved extreamly gentel, was satisfied with my Credentials, and never remembered to have seen me before, but if he had, there was no room to suspect a Cheat. Being resolved to enjoy as much of the Company of my fair Enchantress as possible, I concluded it best to feign an indisposition, and not to ask any money until I absolutely wanted it; all I had to tear was, that he should answer the Letter before I had given him a Bill to remove which Danger, I began to recover my Health in about a Fort-night, and went to acquaint him that I thought myself well enough to undertake the Journey, he immediately asked the what money I should want, and without the least hesitation furnished me with one Hundred Pistols for which I gave a Draught on his Friend; he also favored, me with a Letter to a Merchant at St. Sebastian becoming responsible for the remainder of my Credit, as was requested in the Letter to him; the greatest Difficulty was yet to come, how to get away the desirable Partner of my heart, of whom I was no way satiated by Enjoyment, the Mask was hard, for although in her Fathers House, she stole every Night to slumber in my Arms, yet none of the Family suspected her intimacy, nor was it easy to persuade her to leave her Home, force of Argument accomplished what I shall ever repent, she consented and eloped, we went safe to St. Sebastians; here I was carressed, my Credit was established, and my conversation coveted: the first week I took care to secure four Hundred Pistoles in Specie and about the Value of one Hundred more in Silk and Linens, &c. and in about twenty Days, a Courier arrived from Corrunna, to contradict my Credit, and to have me secured, the dear Object of my Love.\nTo be Continued.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nAT Mr. Williamson's Auction Room at the Old Play House, in Calcutta the 5th of Sept. next, a few Pipes of the Company's prime Old Madeira Wine.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nAT the Godowns opposite the Portugues Church, a Quantity of WAX-CANDLES, of a Beautiful and Transparent Colour in one Maund and a half Boxes.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-08-19/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16PYIYJ-uLW5MOlsLtmXx6cByxHM-XRiv/view", "text": "FOR sale by Private Contract by Mr. GEORGE WILLIAMSON Vettie Master to the Hon'ble Company.\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones, set and unset.\nPearls of various Sorts, just imported,\nCountry and Town Houses,\nBook Cases of Mahogany,\nAn Organ of 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with accompanyments.\nA Beautiful Stout Toorkay.\nElegant useful and Ornamental Plate,\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers.\nOld Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles\nFrench Brandy, and Brandy Fruits,\nWest-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nChina Fruit and Flower Trees and Shrubs.\nAlso a few Pipes of the Companys, a Year Old Madeira.\nAnd a most elegant and Superb set of Glass Ware, lately imported consisting of Lustres, Gerandoles, Candlelabors, Epergne, Vases, &c. compleat for a Sideboard desert, and decoration of a Room which are to be viewed at Mr. WILLIAMSON'S AUCTION ROOM.\nA handsome Phaeton imported by the Ganges.\nSets of Chariot Harness.\n\nSCHEME, OF A LOTTERY.\nFOR the large elegant Pucka built House situate on the Esplanade, belonging to Mr. Archibald Keir, with all the Ground Godowns &c. Appurtenances The House alone is at present rented by the Company at the rate of one Thousand Arcot Rupees per Month, and the Godowns are large enough to contain three Europe Ships Cargos of Cotton. The Lottery to be drawn at Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION ROOM, OLD PLAY HOUSE as soon as the Tickets shall be disposed of, and the Money paid into Mr. WILLIAMSON's Hands.\nThe LOTTERY to consist of 200 Tickets. Each Ticket to be 600 Sicca Rupees and to be divided into Halves, Quarters and Eighths at the pleasure of the Subscribers. Four Commissioners to be appointed for the Superintendence of the Drawing, at a meeting (to be advertised in the Gazette) of such Subscribers as may at the time be in Calcutta.\nBooks will be opened at Mr. WILLIAMSON'S Office at the OLD PLAY HOUSE for the receiving of Subscriptions.\n\nTo be SOLD By private Contract.\nTHE good Ship RAVENSWORTH, a Prime-SAILOR, SURAT built only four Years ago, Burthen about Six Hundred Tons.\nAny Person Desirous of becoming a PURCHASER will be pleased to apply to Capt. RODDAM.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nBY private Contract By Mr. Duncan in the China Baazar, two Charriots lately imported, also a Quantity of Supperfine long Cloth, Cearse and fine Chintz, and Marchoys, also a Quantity of Madras Stockings wove in a Loom, and sundry other Articles.\nCalcutta 15 July 1780\n\nTo be Sold by Private Contract.\nUPON very reasonable Terms a Quantity of very fine Chunam. Also two Budgerows one of Eighteen and the other of Ten Oars; Likewise a Quantity of fine old Madeira in Pipes, French Brandy in Casks very fine Perry and Orange Shrub, Just imported For Particulars enquire of Mr. Duncan in the China Baazar.\nCalcutta 26th. July 1780\n\nADVERTISEMENT.\nGENTLEMEN.\nWHO wish to take their passage to Europe in a Neutral Ship, or consign any Articles on freight, or who may be inclined to Remit either by the mode of Respondentia, at 24d. sterling per Current Rupee, and a sufficient Premium to Cover the Risk.—Or in the Article of Diamonds.—May be more particularly informed by applying to Messrs. Watts and Pugh Agents in Calcutta.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nSAUL and Sissa Timbers. A Large quantity, of particular Demensions. And delivered by Contract on stipulated Terms, may be squared and framed before brought to Calcutta. Inquire of Messrs. Watts and Pugh.\n\nTo Be SOLD.\nJUST imported a quantity of English and Danish Claret, Teas, of a particular fine quality, Madras Goods of all Kinds, A few English Hams, and Sundry other fresh Europe articles to be Sold, for particulars please to inquire at the Printing Office.\n\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given that the following Goods Just imported from the Coast are to be sold by Mr. William Mercer, at his House in the Raddah Baazar next door to Mr. Richard's the Pastry Cook. The Conditions of Sale are for Sicca Rupees and ready Money.\nViz.\nSuperfine Long Cloath,\n36 Penjum do.\n32 do. do.\n30 do. do.\n20 do. do.\n16 do. do.\n12 do do.\nIzzaries\nChintz fine Midling and Coarse,\nMarchoys,\nPalampores,\nCouch Bedding,\nTowells of the Pegu kind,\nMadras Handkerchiefs,\nand Cambrick,\nAs also the ketch Good Hope lately sheathed and new Rigged at Coringa.\n\nADVERTISEMENT.\nTHE Society for the assurance of Foreign Vessels (bearing the Colours of Princes and states in Amity with the Crown) give Notice that they will lend on Mortgage security Current Rupees one Lack.\nPARKHILL, Sect.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any legal claims or Demands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew Hiern'ye deceased former interime Chief of the Danish settlement, at Fredericfnagore in Bengal and his surviving Widow, are hereby requested to send in their Respective claims and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. J. Borgen Judge of the inferior Court of Judicature at Tranquabar, and Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Mr. Andrew Hiern'ye deceased, on or before the Expiration of a Year and a Day from this Date the 19th August 1780.\n\nOn Tuesday and Wednesday the 22d. and 23d. of August.\nWILL be sold by public Auction by Mr. DONALD at the Dwelling House of Mr. JOHN CARMICHAEL, his Houses Furniture Plate, Liquors, Carriages and Horses, and other Effects.\nViz. On Tuesday.\nWILL be sold the Furniture Elegant Side board of Plate, Liquors Carriages and horses.\nAND\nOn Wednesday.\nTHE Sale will be continued also That large and commodious Puckah built Dwelling House at present occupied by John Levett. Esq; at the Monthly Rent of 400 S. Rupees.\nTHE Spacious, and convenient House adjoining which was lately occupied by Mr. CARMICHAEL, and where the sale will be held.\nA Garden House at Russa Puglah lately built of the best Materials; it is pleasantly situate on a very high spot of Ground, and commands a very extensive Prospect.\nAt the same time a few Paintings belonging to the Estate of a Gentleman deceased.\nThe sale to begin at 10 o'Clock.\nConditions of Sale.\nFor Sicca Rupees the Houses to be paid for within 15 days and the other Effects to be paid for and removed within 10 days of the Time of sale, on Failure what is uncleared out will be resold for account, and at the Expence of the first Purchaser\nCalcutta 14th August 1780.\n\nOn Wednesday and Thursday the 30th and 31st. of August.\nWILL be sold by publick Auction by Mr. Donald at Capt. Nutts dwelling house the Europe goods undermentioned just imported by the Duke of Kingston.\nClaret, Hock, Cassimeers and white Broad cloth, Mahogany Furniture, Coarse Hats for the Military with Cockades, Bands, Buttons &c. complete, Ship's Chandlery consisting of Painters Colours, Lines and Twine, Bunting, Cutlery consisting of Hangers, Dress Swords, Pistols, Fowling pieces, Silver and White copper mounted, with Gold touch holes, Table knives and Forks, fine Penknives and a Variety of other cutlery, Ironmongery Hams and Cheese, Porter, in casks Cyder in casks, Tierces of Irish Beef cut in Mess pieces, a choice collection of the Newest Musick, and a great Variety of other Articles. The sale to begin at 10 o'Clock.\nCalcutta 16th. August 1780.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-08-19/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16PYIYJ-uLW5MOlsLtmXx6cByxHM-XRiv/view", "text": "[COLUMN 1]\n\nPOET's CORNER\nA Discription of India\n\n1st.\nWHILE faithful memory Loves to trace\nEach clime society and Place\nWhere we have been before\nWhether on Britain's happier Coast\nWhich every charm of life can boast\nOr soft Italia's shore\n\n2d.\nWhat unrepented Sins of mine\nOr stranger Destiny of Time\nDoom'd us to linger here\nWhere broiling Suns and scorching Wind\nAnd overwhelming Floods combined\nAlternate mark the Year.\n\n3d.\nWhere Musick (different from the Notes\nThat warble from Italian Throats)\nWith ceaseless din assails—\nWhere Crows by Day, and Frogs by Night,\nIncessant Foes of calm delight\nCroak their discordant Lays\n\n4th.\nWhere Insects settle on your meat\nWhere Scorpions crawle beneath your Feet\nAnd deadly Snakes infest:\nMusquetos ceaseless teazing sound\nAnd Jackalls direful howls confound\ndestroy your balmy rest.\n\n5th.\nWhere naked Savages in Rows\nPresent their Off'rings to your Nose\nWherev'er you chance to pass\nFor here the Priviledge they claim\nFreely to squat devoid of shame\nAnd boldly sport an A—\n\n6th.\nIf such the picture just and true\nThis envied Country holds to view\nMercy on those who stay\nThy lovlier banks bright Thames afford\nRiches beyond a Nabobs hoard\nHealth and content display.\n\n7th.\nThy lovely Banks and Silver stream\nBy Day my wish by night my Dream\nOnce might I visit more\nBy every Power above I swear\nNever to draw this noxious Air\nLet me be rich or Poor.\n\n8th.\nLet those whom avarice has taught\nTo stifle every liberal thought\nSelling, alike, or fold\nLet such their ease and Peace resign\nNay health itself to cross the Line\nAnd stick at naught for Gold.\n\n9th.\nLet such return'd affect to feel\nAn Interest for the Public wele\nAnd loud in senate Bawl\nAnd when their Bags are like to burst\nBy an Exchequer summons curst\nMay they refund it all.\n\n10th.\nFor you my Friend with spirit blest\nSuch selfish Doctrines to detest\nI breath one ardent prayer\nMay you the calls of Duty o'er\nSpeed to a Milder happier shore\nTo Albions cliffts return.\n\n11th.\nThere as in social converse gay\nThe hours glide unperceived away\nWe laugh and Pity those\nWho seek for whealth yet blind to ease\nTempt hidden Rocks and dang'rous seas\nAnd fly from true Repose.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY First, and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n\n[COLUMN 2]\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any Claim on the Estate of the late Capt William Davies of the 34th Battalion of Seapoys deceased are desired to send in their accounts to Mr. George Allen at Calcutta, or at Capt. William Davies's House Chandanagore, and all who are indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their Debts to the said George Allen his Executor.\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail.\nAT the Red Godown in the Radda Baazar, the following Articles, viz.\nSALT PORK, in Tierces containing 50 Pieces of 6lb each.\nMess PORK in half Tierces, containing 37 Pieces of 4lb each.\nHOGS FACES, containing 25 and half Heads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best sort in Tubs of half Picul each.\nSOFTUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds:\nRUM, in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADEIRA WINE of 4 Years Old, in Pipes.\nTEA, best sort, in a Box containing two Canisters.\nWAX CANDLES,\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars had from Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. TOUCHET's.\nMarch 17, 1780.\n\nMr. CONRAD SMITH\nAt CHINSURA.\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of Calcutta that he means to undertake the Commission business of Purchasing and selling all sorts of Europe Articles such as Liquors and all Necessaries as the Gentleman may want from time to time and will pay all due attention to all Orders he may be presented with from any Gentleman who resides at the presedency.\nTo be Continued\n\nTo be SOLD.\nBY private Contract that commodious, elegant Modern built House fronting the Esplanade at present Occupied by Edward Stephenson Esq; For particulars enquire of Mr. Lloyd.\n\nWANTED.\nAN Apprentice to a very genteel Business, the Son of a European, he must be well acquainted with the English Language, and write a good Hand understand something of accounts, and of good connections, the Parents, or Guardian of such a Person by applying to Mr. HICKY, at the Printing Office, may meet with an opportunity of providing for their Son or Pupil.\n\n[COLUMN 3]\n\nThe MASTER TAYLORS.\nWHOSE names are undersigned takes this Method most respectfully to acquaint their Customers and the settlement in general that after the first of September next their Bills will be made out, in Sicca Rupees and they humbly hope that when it is considered they are obliged to pay Sicca Rupees to the Merchants and every one else they deal with it will not be thought unreasonable.\nBoulton and Stewart,\nRobt. Taylor,\nSayer and Sage,\nS. W. Bourke.\n\nMessrs WILLIAMS and TAYLOR.\nTAKE this Method to inform the Gentlemen residing up the Country that they have in the Investment of the Duke of Kingston (the last arrived Ship) a few Horse Medicine Chests, containing a complete Assortment of valuable Medicines sufficient for the cure of most Diseases to which Horses are incident, with Books of Directions at 150 S. Rupees each.\nThey have likewise for sale lately imported, some very fine Long Cloaths and Izzarees and other Coast Goods.\nCalcutta 11th. August 1780\n\nALL PERSONS.\nHAVING any Claim or demand on the Estate of Mr. WILLIAM THOMSON, deceased late Commissary of Stores at Chunar Gurrh, are desired to send in their respective Claims; and all Persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. WILLIAM JACKSON, Attorney for Captain WILLIAM PALMER, Administrator of the Estate and effects of the said WILLIAM THOMSON, deceased on or before the fifth Day of October next.\nCalcutta 5th August 1780\n\nM. SOUBIE.\nBEGS leave to inform the Gent. of the settlement, that he has left Mr. Le Gallais's and now keeps his School at the Harmonic, where he attends, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from seven in the Morning till half past Ten o'Clock.\n\nWANTED.\nA Clerk who understands Book-keeping, Writes a good Hand and can be well recommended, such a Person by applying to Mr. HICKY, at the Printing Office may hear of something to his advantage.\nCalcutta 12th of August.\n\nTo be LETT.\nTHE Garden-House belonging to Commodore Richardson delightfully situated at Ducanfore beyond Barnagore to be entered on immediately for further particulars enquire of Mr. William Bondfield.\n\nTO BE LET.\nAN upper Room'd House situated next to the House now Occupied by Mr. Johnson Attorney, for particulars Enquire at Mr. J. Andrews at the Library.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-08-26", "date": "1780-08-26", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-08-26/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16NUpgoewCM9f3keTUMQ1238gA4PNS7vU/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None,\n\nFrom Saturday August 19th to Saturday August 26th 1780. [No. XXXI]\n\nBy Letters from Madras dated 26th. July 1780.\nWE are informed that Hyder Alley's troops to the amount of 10,000 under the Command of one of his Sons, had taken Porta Nova and had carried off Mr. Gowin Harrup Factor to the Danish Company Prisoner, that they had taken and plundered Chillimbrim, Pagoda, Burnt Conjeveram, and in short all the way from Pondichery until within 15 Miles of Madras, they had laid the whole Country from Pondichery to Madras one continued scene of devestation and Destruction.\n\nThe main body of Hyder's Troops, is not yet in motion, it consists of 40,000 Horse, and about 30,000 Foot, but parties consisting of about 10,000 Horse makes excursions into different parts of the Country and Robs Ruins and destroys all before them.\n\nThe Inhabitants both Europeans and Natives who lived under the protection of the British Flag for several Miles round, have fled to Madras for shelter, and the Houses and Streets of that place are now so full that they can scarcely find room to lay themselves down.\n\nRice previous to this unexpected invasion we are informed was twelve Rupees the Bag. If at so high a Price then, what must it be now, when a sufficient Quantity, for so great a number of People is not to be obtained for any Money.\n\nHyder Ally we are informed, has given strict orders to all the Officers under his Command to hold themselves in readiness, as he is in daily expectation of the French fleet from the Mauritias.\n\nAll the French inhabitants in every English settlement on the Coast has received Orders, to depart in Twenty eight days, on pain of imprisonment.\n\nWe have the pleasure to inform the Public that General Goddard and all his Troops are in perfect Health and Spirits.\n\nThe English Troops at Madras has taken the Field, and are now on their march towards the Capital of Hyder which they intend to take burn and destroy.\n\nExtract of a letter from Madras 23d. July 1780.\nHYDER ALLEY, with about 10,000 of his Army has entered the Carnatic and the Presidency and all the other towns of security on the Coast are at present so over stocked with people, that we have every reason to expect a Famine.\n\nThere is not a House or spare Godown in the settlement but is crowded and numbers of people of property are obliged to lay in the Streets such numbers from all Parts of the Country having fled for safety to the Garrison. Rice has not only, advanced in Price but, it begins to grow scarce and the attendant consequence may prove very fatal, if we are not, speedily supplied from Bengal.\n\nFort St. George Madras 28th July 1780.\nHYDER has now entered the Carnatic with a determined resolution to lay it waste, and his force is so very considerable, and well appointed, there is every probability of his not being drove from it easily.\n\nThe Country is intirely destroyed, all its inhabitants flying to the Presidency, and Towns on the Sea Coast for safety, Cultivation must of course cease, and unless very extraordinary supplys are immediately given us, a Famine will be the unavoidable consequence of Course Rice will be a great object.\n\nIn my last I sent you an account of the number of Ladies which has arrived in the late Ships, there came Eleven in one Vessel, (too great a Number for the peace and good order of a Round House.\n\nMilinary must rise at least 25 per cent, for the above Ladies when they left England was well stocked with Head Dresses, of different kinds, formed to the highest Ton. — But from the unfortunate disputes, which daily arose during the space of the Three 1st Months of the passage, they had scarce a Cap left when they arrived.\n\nThe arrival of the French fleet from the Mauritias is daily expected, on the Coast, to reinforce Hyder.\n\nDe Estang we hear has sailed from Europe with fourteen sail of the Line, besides Frigates, Bums, and Transports, on board of which it is said, there is seven thousand Land forces.\n\nWe are informed that the Manilians are fitting out five Ships of War at Caveta besides Transports, these warlike preparations, it is conjectured are either for the defence of the Phillipian Isles, or to assist the French.\n\nAnd that they have been making great improvements at Manlia, on their Fortifications, and have formed a Body of Militia for the defence of that Garrison, they have obliged the Chineas to take up Arms. They say there is upwards of 2,000 Chineas, inhabitants in that place.\n\nThe Manillians we are informed are in expectation of a Fleet of Men of War from Old Spain, on board of which they expect seven thousand Land Forces.\n\nBy a letter from Madras 29th. July 1780.\nWE are informed that Hyder Ally's Flag is Flying at Porto Nova, in view of the British Fleet.\n\nGovernor WHITTAL, has acted with great Judgment and spirit, at this critical Juncture, by compelling the Armenians, and Rich Dubashes to pay into the Treasury at Madras, a Crore of Pagodas at interest, a Measure truly Politic, and Justifiable that those who derive, their wealth under the liberality of the English, should contribute during exigencies in return for the protection they receive. — The Banians here (who are amasing incredible Fortunes by impositions Useary and extortion) might be made more useful Instruments to Governments than they are at present, they now in some degree resemble those drones the Rich Abbots in England, before the time of Harry the 8th. that Pucca Monarh.\n\nSir Hector Munro is forming a grand plan of operations in concert with several other great Military Genious's, on the Coast.\n\nLord Mc. 'Leod has taken the Field with his Highlanders and six Battallions of Seapoy's against Hyder.\n\nCALCUTTA.\nTuesday night late advice was received Here.\nOF the taking of the very important and (by the Mharrattas thought) impregnable Fortress of Gwalia, Capt. Popham with his small Detachment.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-08-26/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16NUpgoewCM9f3keTUMQ1238gA4PNS7vU/view", "text": "of draughts affected this great acqui-sition on the Morning of the 4th. Inst. by Escalade, with the loss of only 14 Sepoys wounded.\n\nThe taking of Fort Gaulier by escalade which happened the 4th instant at dawn of Day is a matter of the last impor-tance, it will enable Major Carmac to march directly to the capital of the Maharatta Prince who has an Army and has by his, activity and conduct been the life of the Maratta Cause against General Goddard, but who will by this event be called to the defence of his own Dominions.—their Force thus divided and on the hither side obliged to act offensively gives the fairest Hopes that the vigorous operations of the two armies the ensuing campaign will pro-duce an honourable and advantageous peace.\n\nThe Fort of Gaulier has for ages been the state prison of the King's of Hindostan, was always well garrisoned and provided, and from its natural strength has, ever been considered as impregnable.\n\nThe talents of Capt. Popham, in planning and executing such an impor-tant enterprize with his little Army cannot be sufficiently admired, and the benifits resulting from it, at this cri-tical time are likely to equal the ability and gallantry of the exploit. It is ex-pected that Major Carmac has by this time joined Capt. Popham with four Battalions.\n\nIt was feared the reduction of the Fort of Gaulier would have detained Major Carmac half the campaign.\n\nIf our Bretheren on the Coast, act with vigour and address, like the hand-ful of Seapoys at Gaulier, it is not improbable but Hyder his Army and treasure may come short home, he has left a train of fortifications behind him.\n\nA Few Days ago a dispute arrose between two young Gentlemen not ma-ny miles from serampore about a Lady of a sooty complexion, the Friends of both were under some apprehensions that a Duel woud have been the Con-sequence, but it happily, ended in a reciprical Bustinado.\n\nWe hear that Counsellor Lawrance is appointed to succeed North Naylor, Esq; as secretary to the Revenue Audaulut Council.\n\nThe Hon'ble Fred. Stuart and Lord Carlisse, are talked of to fill up the Vacancies in Council.\n\nRichard Johnson Esq; arrived in Town on Sunday last from his Tour in perfect Health.\n\nColonel Wilding is likewise arrived at the Presidency in Health and Spirits from Berhampore.\n\nHIGH WATER at Calcutta from Satur-day August the 26th, to Saturday September the 2d.\nH. M.\n26 Saturday, at 8 36\n27 Sunday, 9 24\n28 Monday, 10 12\n29 Tuesday, 11 00\n30 Wednesday, 11 48\n31 Thursday, 12 36\n1 Friday, 1 24\n\nContinued from our last.\nAS if ordained to protect her De-stroyer first heard the unwel-come News, communicated it to me, and on her knees intreated I would dis-regard her, and take care of myself, She refused to accompany me, Kisses and Tears were intermixed at parting; I flew to a Schooner bound to Dublin, sailed that very Day, and went safe to Tenmore, how shall I inlarge my theme in praise of that inimitable, of Inimi-tables: what Consolation was an Hun-dred Pistoles to a wounded Heart? I condemn myself for leaving her, more than for all the evil Actions of my life, she never returned Home, but from the account I have since received, died in four Days melancholly Mad, Not-withstanding this severe stroke, to be separated from one I dearly loved, I could not dissent from my darling pas-sion, but in Ireland, under a fictious Name, was introduced to the Nobility, and Families of the first Fashion, set up an Equipage, passed for a Man of great Estate, addressed and was encou-raged by Ladies of Fortune, and Di-stinction, and at one and the same time was on the point of Marriage with the Daughter of one Nobleman and the Neice of another by consent of all Parties, a third I am Married to no way inferior to either; 'tis amazing to what Perfection I arrived in the art of pleasing and commanding Confidence, yet at Length Justice display's, the Ballance, and evinces to the World I am not the Man I represent; I am ar-rested for Debt, thrown into a Goal, pitied by some, despised by others, and allowed by all to want nothing but the Acres to constitute me what I vainly aimed at, my dear Wife, by whom I have two Children living, comforts me, in my distress, discovers an ama-zing constancy and sincerity of Heart, and manifests the known Truth, that it was not the Name, the Title, or the Equipage she wedded to, but seem-ingly joyful at the Deception, hugs and forgives the Deceiver, and despises the Allurements of Splendor and Mag-nificence. Behold me in a Prison im-mured, living on the gaudy Trappings of a Beau, until all's consumed, Neg-lected by my Wife's Friends, though not by her, and, reduced at last to an uncommon degree of distress. Fortune once more pitied my Condition, and pointed out the way to escape, and as if I had been the whole Time sleeping o'er my calamities, I in an instant rou-sed as from a Lethargy, made the At-tempt, and obtained my Freedom: a few Days I secreted myself in a private part of the Town, to give my Wife time to raise me some money, but as she could get none from her Friends, consented to pawn her Watch and other Trinkets, for Forty Pounds; with this money I went to a neigh-bouring Sea Port, and took my passage for the Isle of Man; my Wife would most readily have accompanied me, but I objected as it might be the means of discovering me, but promised to send for her as soon as possible however I never did; and I readily must confess, that although she possessed all that's deserving or desirable in a Woman, I never had the real Affection for her which the indissoluable Knot engaged me to; had she been my Mistress. I might have loved her better.\n\nThe Propensity of Mankind to Variety is strange; and I can give no reason for mine more than this, that antecedent To any Transaction here written, I had in the County of Northampton, deposited my Heart in a Virgin's Breast, who failed in Credit and Sincerity; that loss was never lulled in the Possession of any other but my fair Spaniard, and here I cannot but remark a Certainty I have many years known, that unsettled Minds, and unsatisfied Dispositions, sooner or later terminate in shameful, Destruction, and that the ultimate End. of their Grand Pursuit tends to make them obnoxious to Posterity; in the Isle of Man, I discovered the same gay and volatile Disposition, and was begining to get the Countenance of the Mer-chants and Esteem of the Ladies; when an account of my Irish Debts and Escape and Description of my Person came there, With Orders to secure me, however I was too nimble for them, and before they had time to take out an action against me I was on Board a Li-verpool Trader, and some Leagues at Sea; when arrived at our destined Port I was more at a Loss than ever, having very little money, and no acquaintance, my Wits were obliged once more to go to work and having made myself ac-quainted with some Merchants Clerks, and found out their Masters Correspond-ents in London; I wrote Letters as from one of those, to his friend in Liverpool. importing that I came from Dublin designing to go for London in order to buy a Ship, and had Six Hunder'd pounds Credit on their House and that I having signified to them I could suit myself in Liverpool, they beg'd I might be furnished with the foremention'd Sum, and (as usual) that my Bills should have prompt payment, the Let-ters I inclosed to a Friend in London, calculating the posts to date them, pro-perly; and in due time they came, one to me, as his answer to mine, and to validate the other; the Scheme could not fail, the writing being perfectly well done, and shortly after the post came in, the Livers began to appear, some to sell Ships and others to ad-vance the money to pay for them I de-clined treating with any until I should examine the Hulls, Rigging, etc. and for that Purpose, went on Board several and asked other people's opinion who were reputed Judges: at the Expiration of four Day I had agreed for a Snow at Four Hundred and Fifty Pounds but how to get the Money into my own Hands I could not tell at last I founded the integrity of the Person I had Bargained with; he was himself Commander of the Vessel, and had di-rections from his owners in Cork to dis-pose of her, I found him like all the rest of Mankind, that Money would fashion him to any thing; and accordingly ac-quainted him that I really did not want the Vessel but under that Sanction expected to get a sum of Money out of the Hands of some Merchants in Lon-don; who were Executors to a Will, wherein, I was a principal Legatee, he admired the Excellence of this Con-trivance, and we very shortly agreed that the sale should be transacted in pro-per Form and he receive the Money.\n\nTo be Continued.\n\nFOUND.\nSUPPOSED to have been Lost a Brown and white Greyhound, any Person whom it belongs to may have it by applying at the Printing Office.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-08-26/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16NUpgoewCM9f3keTUMQ1238gA4PNS7vU/view", "text": "FOR Sale by Private Contract By Mr. GEORGE WILLIAMSON Vendu Master to the Hon'ble Company, Diamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones, set and unset. Pearls of various Sorts, just imported, Country and Town Houses, Book Cases of Mahogany, An Organ of 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with accompanyments. A Beautiful Stout Toorkay. Elegant useful and Ornamental Plate, French Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers, Old Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles French Brandy, and Brandy Fruits, West-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars, China Fruit and Flower Trees and Shrubs, Also a few Pipes of the Company's 2 Years Old Madeira. And a most elegant and Superb set of Glass Ware, lately imported consisting of Lustres, Gerandoles, Candletlabors, Epergne, Vases, &c. compleat for a Sideboard desert, and decoration of a Room which are to be viewed at Mr. WILLIAMSON'S AUCTION ROOM. A handsome Phaeton imported by the Ganges. Sets of Chariot Harness.\n\nSCHEME, OF A LOTTERY.\nFOR the large elegant Pucka built House situate on the Esplanade, belonging to Mr. Archibald Keir, with all the Ground Godowns &c. Appurtenances The House alone is at present rented by the Company at the rate of one Thousand Arcot Rupees per Month, and the Godowns are large enough to contain three Europe Ships Cargos of Cotton. The Lottery to be drawn at Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION ROOM, OLD PLAY HOUSE as soon as the Tickets shall be disposed of, and the Money paid into Mr. WILLIAMSON's Hands.\nThe LOTTERY to consist of 200 Tickets. Each Ticket to be 600 Sicca Rupees and to be divided into Halves, Quarters and Eighths at the pleasure of the Subscribers. Four Commissioners to be appointed for the Superintendence of the Drawing, at a meeting (to be advertised in the Gazette) of such Subscribers as may at that time be in Calcutta.\nBooks will be opened at Mr. WILLIAMSON's Office at the OLD PLAY HOUSE for the receiving of Subscriptions.\n\nTo be SOLD By private Contract.\nTHE good Ship RAVENSWORTH, a Prime-SAILOR, SURAT built only four Years ago, Burthen about Six Hundred Tons.\nAny Person Desirous of becoming a PURCHASER will be pleased to apply to Capt. RODDAM.\n\nADVERTISEMENT.\nGENTLEMEN.\nWHO wish to take their passage to Europe in a Neutral Ship, or consign any Articles on freight, or who may be inclined to Remit either by the mode of Respondentia, at 2s. 4d. sterling per Current Rupee, and a sufficient Premium to Cover the Risk.—Or in the Article of Diamonds.—May be more particularly informed by applying to Messrs. Watts and Pugh Agents in Calcutta.\n\nTo Be SOLD.\nJUST imported a quantity of English and Danish Claret, Teas, of a particular fine quality, Madras Goods of all Kinds, A few English Hams, and Sundry other fresh Europe articles to be Sold, for particulars please to inquire at the Printing Office.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nTWO Pair of HORSES, a Charriot and Phaeton Harness &c. enquire as above.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nTWO French Horn Men, who dress Hair and Shave and wait at Table.—For further particulars, enquire as above.\n\nMedicine Chests to be Sold a few.\nELEGANTLY and completely fitted for private Families or Camp.\nALSO\nA Quantity of fine Glauber Salts and Magnesia apply to Mr. Stephen Fivey near the Court House.\n\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given that the following Goods just imported from the Coast are to be sold by Mr. William Mercer, at his House in the Raddah Baazar next door to Mr. Richard's the Pastry Cook. The Conditions of Sale are for Sicca Rupees and ready Money. Viz. Superfine Long Cloath, 36 Punjum do. 32 do. do. 30 do. do. 20 do. do. 16 do. do. 12 do. do. Izzaries Chintz fine Midling and Coarse, Marchoys, Palampores, Couch Bedding, Towells of the Pegu kind, Madras Handkerchiefs, and Cambrick, As also the ketch Good Hope lately sheathed and new Rigged at Coringa.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any legal claims or Demands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew Hiernle deceased former interim Chief of the Danish settlement, at Fredericsnagore in Bengal and his surviving Widow, are hereby requested to send in their Respective claims and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. J. Borgen Judge of the inferior Court of Judicature at Tranquabar, and Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Mr. Andrew Hiernle deceased, on or before the Expiration of a Year and a Day from this Date the 19th August 1780.\n\nAt Mr. DUNCAN's Auction Room In the China-Baazar on, Wednesday the 30th, instant.\nWILL be sold at Public outcry to the highest Bidder, a quantity of course Long cloath fit for sheeting and Table cloaths. The sale to begin at ten o'Clock.\nCalcutta 25th August 1780.\n\nTo be SOLD for ready Money chily\nJUST Imported from Madras in the success, and will be disposed of by Capt. David Anderson at his House in the China Baazar (lately possessed by Mr. Tolfrey) the following Goods part of the Investments of the China Ships lately arrived at Madras. English Claret Porter in Casks and Bottles, Ale in Casks. Cyder in Bottles. Hock in do. Hatts of different sorts. Shoes and Boots. Silk Stockings. A choice Variety of Milinary. Saddlery Broad Cloaths and Casimeeres. Fashionable Trimmings for do: Glass Ware. Cheese Hams. Sweet Meats and Pickles. With a variety of other Articles. The Goods will be open'd in the course of next Week and the Prices, will be affixed at Captain Anderson's House.\n\nSCHEME for a LOTTERY.\nMR. BAKER, takes the Liberty to Submit the following plan to the Public not from any wish of deriving more then the fair and equitable value of his Estate, but in Order that a property which he has acquired in India may not by reason of any tempory Exigency be sold to loss.\nMr. Baker is impelled to take this step from more powerful enducements, having an only Daughter to send to Europe for Education, and wishing also to pay a mortgage amounting to about Sixteen thousand Rupees. These are his true and only motives, and he will esteem himself infinitely obliged to every Subscriber who does him the favour to Countenance the Plan.\nN. B. Mr. B. was once offered nine Thousand Rupees for his Garden the other side of the River (40 Biggahs more or less) Rated in the present proposal at Six thousand only.\nLOTTERY of ESTATES.\nWherein are five valuable Prizes and the Number of Tickets 170. The Particulars of the Prizes as follows:\n1st. Prize a piece of Garden Ground situated behind Mr. CARMICHEL'S House consisting of Eighteen Cottahs more or less whereon a fine House may be built valued at 3000,\n2d. Prize ditto a piece of Ground of twenty two Cottahs more or Less Value. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3000,\n3d. Prize a fine piece of Ground of two Biggahs two Cottahs with two Brick buildings a fine large Tank with Fish, fruit Trees and several kinds of Greens cellery Cabbage &c. Value. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8000,\n4th. Prize a Garden the other side of the River with two or three hundred of good old Mangoe Trees, Jack, Coco-a-nut, and other fruit Trees with two Brick buildings one of them New and unfinished, a Good Pungalow raised, a Tank with Fish, pleasantly situated on the Banks of the River where the Boar has no Effect, almost opposite the Armenian Church Value. - - - - - - - - - - - - 10000,\n5th. Prize an upper Roomed House with a Large compound and every other Conveniencies situated near the Loll baazar opposite Mr. LEBLANE'S Value. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14000,\n* * * To be drawn as soon as the Tickets are disposed of which timely notice will be given in the Bengal Gazette.—Tickets 200 S. R. each. 34000\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-08-26/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16NUpgoewCM9f3keTUMQ1238gA4PNS7vU/view", "text": "POET's CORNER\nOn the much lamented Death of Lieut. James Gooldfrap.—By a very particular friend of his at M—e July the 30th. 1780.\n\nGOOLDFRAP Dead! then Welcome darkest night\nDear best of friends! what now conjeal'd delight.\nOh! Death, pale archer, Lord of fallen men\nSo soon to snatch him, from this lifes short 'span.\nIr—e.\nTo you while living ever was his court\nAs you shew'd him, such Fatherly support\nHe now lies Mouldring, to primæval dust\nDead—In return let not his memory rust.\n\nGooldfrap was.\nA form adorn'd with ev'ry pleasing grace,\nA soul where ev'ry virtue held a place,\nHis pleasing conversation was desired\nBy all who knew him, and by all admir'd,\nRever'd and lov'd a friend sincere was found,\nBless'd with each grace, with ev'ry virtue crown'd.\nBut Ah! his race is run he's now no more!\nWaft the sad sound, to distant Englands shore;\nGrim Death he met with an Angelic mind,\nCompos'd, serene, and calm, his life resign'd.\nCease Æsculpeans, nor think to save\nBy art—those Mortals destin'd to the Grave;\nNor all the meads, nor all the Balmy stores,\nOf bless'd Arcadia, or of India's shores:\nNor fields Elysian, can yeild relief,\nThey cannot sooth, or cure, his friends sad grief.\nBeyond the skies his soul has ta'en its flight,\nThro' starry Orbs to endless realms of light.\nFrom Pole to Pole his deathless fame shall fly.\nAnd tho' he's Dead, his name shall never Die.\nAmico. G.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any Claim on the Estate of the late Capt William Davies of the 34th Battalion of Seapoys deceased are desired to send in their accounts to Mr. George Allen at Calcutta, or at Capt. William Davies's House Chandanagore, and all who are indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their Debts to the said George Allen his Executor.\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail.\nAT the Red Godown in the Radda Baazar, the following Articles, viz.\nSALT PORK, in Tierces containing 50 Pieces of 6lb each.\nMess Pork in half Tierces, containing 37 Pieces of 4lb each.\nHOGS FACES, containing 25 and half Heads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best sort in Tubs of half Picul each.\nSOFT SUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds.\nRUM, in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADEIRA WINE of 4 Years Old, in Pipes.\nTEA, best sort, in a Box containing two Canisters.\nWAX CANDLES,\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars had from Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. TOUCHET'S.\nMarch 11, 1780.\n\nMr. CONRAD SMITH\nAt CHINSURA.\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of Calcutta that he means to undertake the Commission business of Purchasing and selling all sorts of Europe Articles such as Liquors and all Necessaries as the Gentlemen may want from time to time and will pay all due attention to all Orders he may be presented with from any Gentleman who resides at the presidency.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nBY Private contract, a convenient upper-roomed House consisting of three bed Rooms a Hall, and Verando, with Godowns, Cook - Room, Horse Stables &c. &c.\nThe whole consisting of thirteen Cottahs of Ground and situate in the Radda baazar opposite Messrs. Guthrie and Wordie, shop. For further particulars please to enquire of Mrs. HELESS.\n\nTo Be SOLD.\nBY private Contract By Mr. Duncan in the China Baazar, two Charriots lately imported, also a Quantity of Supperfine long Cloth, Course, and fine Chintz, and Marchoys, also a Quantity of Madras Stockings wove in a Loom, and sundry other Articles.\nCalcutta 15th July 1780.\n\nTo be sold by Private Contract.\nUPON very reasonable Terms a Quantity of very fine Chunam. Also two Budgerows one of Eighteen and the other of Ten Oars; Likewise a Quantity of fine old Madeira in Pipes, French Brandy in Casks very fine Perry and Orange Shrub, Just imported For Particulars enquire of Mr. Duncan in the China Baazar.\nCalcutta 26th. July 1780.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nHAVING any Claim or demand on the Estate of Mr. WILLIAM THOMSON, deceased late Commissary of Stores at Chunar Gurrh. are desired to send in their respective Claims; and all Persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. WILLIAM JACKSON, Attorney for Captain WILLIAM PALMER, Administrator of the Estate and effects of the said WILLIAM THOMSON, deceased on or before the fifth Day of October next. Calcutta 5th August 1780.\n\nM. SOUBIE.\nBEGS leave to inform the Gent. of the settlement, that he has left Mr. Le Gallais's and now keeps his School at the Harmonic, where he attends, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from seven in the Morning till half past Ten o'Clock.\n\nMessrs WILLIAMS and TAYLOR.\nTAKE this Method to inform the Gentlemen residing up the Country that they have in the Investment of the Duke of Kingston (the last arrived Ship) a few Horse Medicine Chests, containing a complete assortment of valuable Medicines sufficient for the cure of most Diseases to which Horses are incident, with Books of Directions at 150 S. Rupees each.\nThey have likewise for sale lately imported, some very fine Long Cloaths and Izzarees and other Coast goods.\nCalcutta 11th August 1780.\n\nThe MASTER TAYLORS\nWHOSE names are undersigned takes this Method most respectfully to acquaint their customers and the settlement in general that after the first of september next their Bills will be made out, in Sicca Rupees and they humbly hope that when it is considered they are obliged to pay sicca Rupees to the Merchants and every one else they deal with it will not be thought unreasonable.\nBoulton and Stewart,\nRobt. Taylor,\nSayer and Sage,\nS. W. Rourke.\n\nTo be SOLD\nAT Mr. Williamson's Auction Room at the Old Play House, in Calcutta the 5th of Sept. next, a Few Pipes of the company's Prime Old Madras Wine.\n\nOn Wednesday and Thursday 30th and 31st of August.\nWILL be sold by public Auction by Mr. Donald at Capt. Nutts dwelling house the Europe goods undermentioned just imported by the Duke of Kingston.\nClaret, Hock, Cassimeers and white Broad cloth, Mahogany Furniture, Coarse Hats for the Military with Cockades, Bands, Buttons &c. complete, ship Chandlery consisting of Painters Colours, Lines and Twine, Bunting, Cutlery consisting of Hangers, Dress Swords, Pistols, Fowling pieces, Silver and white copper mounted. With Gold touch holes, Table Knives and Forks, fine Penknives and Variety of other cutlery. Ironmongery Hams and Cheese, Porter, in casks, Cyder in casks, Tierces of Irish Beef cut in Mess pieces, a choice Collection of the Newest Musick, and a great variety of other Articles. The sale to Begin at 10. o'Clock.\nCalcutta 16th. August 1780.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY First, and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-09-02", "date": "1780-09-02", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-09-02/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16detnRP_Xu8wktc-w2k4pNWdGR5t7HIo/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None,\n\nFrom Saturday August 26th to Saturday September 2d 1780. [No. XXXII]\n\n***\n\n**Column 1**\n\nBy Letters from Bombay,\nWE are informed that General GODDARD, has taken all the Country and Forts from the Maharrattas, between Bombay and Surat, Namely Nansary, Gundary, Panella, and many other places, and as soon as the rains are over he intended attacking Baseen, and that he was within fifteen miles of that place when this account came away.—Baseen is a Remarkable well fortified Seaport Town, with an exceeding good Harbour, were Ships of any Burthen can Ride at Anchor in security in the Greatest storm.\nGeneral Goddard, his Officers and all his people are in an excellent state of health, and Flushed by the very uncommon success they have met with against the Maharrattas, they are in great spirits, not in the least doubting but they will soon make Baseen their own in a very few days, from which they hope to derive Honours, to themselves, and a considerable Treasure for their Hon'ble employers.\n\n***\n\nBy Letters from Tillichery.\nWE are informed that Hyder Alley, still continues the Siege against that place, and that they kept a constant fireing when the last accounts came away,—That the Natives of that place are determined, one and all, to assist the Company's Forces, in making a Vigorous defence against the Enemy.\n\n***\n\nBy letter from Bombay 10th. July 1780.\nWE learn that Rice is much Cheaper in that Settlement than has been lately reported, that about twenty days ago it was no more than six Rupees the bag, and that there did not seem from the quantity of that grain supposed to be in the settlement, that there was any foundation, for that report which had been so industriously set forth, of an Approaching Famine.\nThat the Governor had prudently guarded against a scarcity, by laying in a sufficient quantity for the use of the Garrison.\n\n***\n\n**Column 2**\n\nNews from Bombay. By the Ship Free Mason, formerly the Lady Vernon, Goddard Williams, arrived here in 20 days from that place, She touched at Tillechery and sent a Packet on shore, the place had been besieg'd by Hyder and his Troops who had met with a warm reception, she also called in at Anjengo,—and was informed that General Goddard had taken the Country and all the Forts from the Mahrattas between Surat and Bombay, And that he intended to attack Baseen as soon as the Rains were over.\n\n***\n\nBy the last accounts from Madras.\nWE learn that Lord Mc'Leod had actually taken the Field, and was on his march to the Capital of Hyder, which he intended to plunder, burn, and destroy.\nThat Sir Hector Munro was also ready to march on some secret expedition, but to what part of the Country they could not justly ascertain.\nThat Sir Edward Hughes had also got ready to sail, and that every body at Madras seemed in great hopes of our fleet falling in with the French fleet. which is daily expected to the assistance of Hyder, if so, Sir Edward will give them a warm reception, and render them incapable of lending any assistance to their friend Hyder.\n\nThey have received a very plentiful and timely supply of Rice last Month, which has been a great relief to the Minds, as well as the bodies of vast Numbers of poor people in that settlement, as it has not only supply'd their present necessities, but has lowered the Price of that Grain considerably.\n\nThe late accounts having arrived at Madras of the success of our Arms against Hyder has quieted the Minds of all those who fled for shelter to Madras from the out parts of the Country, and are now preparing for their return, to their respective Places of abode, having been informed, that all those in the remote parts of the Country who had in the late alarming report of a Famine, (hoarded up the Rice, and Pady,) are now exposing of it to sale, this circumstance will most undoubtedly disapoint the Bengal Merchants who no doubt were in high expectations of amassing large Fortunes from their Trade in that Grain, to Madras, and Bombay.\n\nWe hear that all kinds of Europe Goods sells so very low at Madras, that the Captains of the English Ships will either sell their investments to the Country Captains, or consign them to their friends at Bengal, the former mode, most likely they will adopt, being fond of bringing money with them to China.\n\nCALCUTTA.\nTHE weather has been so very fine for several Days past that it has induced several Ladies, and Gentlemen of Rank and fortune in the settlement to form parties, in order to make short and pleasant excursions, up the River to the different settlements, of Sirempore, Chandernagore, Chinsura and Bandell. and intends setting off, as soon as the next heavy shower of Rain is over, the Bugerows Provisions, Wines, &c. &c. are already provided.\n\nWe are informed that Sir Edward Hughes is going to send, a large Cutter round to Bengal to press seamen for the Kings Service.\n\nWe learn that several People has been suddenly carried off within these few days by Tumours, in the Neck, Symptoms of a very unusual nature.\n\nIt is reported that in consequence of the Portagues having refused to let the ships of the Americans into their Harbours, it is supposed it will be Productive of a Rupture between them and the Colonists.\n\n***\n\nHIGH WATER at Calcutta from Saturday September the 2d, to Saturday September the 9th\nH. M.\n2 Saturday, at 2 12\n3 Sunday, 3 00\n4 Monday, 3 48\n5 Tuesday, 4 36\n6 Wednesday, 5 24\n7 Thursday, 6 12\n8 Friday, 7 00\n\nARRIVALS.\nThe Ship Free Mason, Goddard Williams from Bombay, she was but twenty days on the passage.\n\nSAILED.\nClements a Danish Ship from Serampore, for Europe.\n\nDEATHS.\nOn Wednesday morning last about, day break departed this life Colonel Benjamin Wilding, most tenderly lamented by his relations, and friends, and when living, much esteemed and respected by all those who had ever enjoy'd the pleasure of his acquaintance.\n29th. Mr. Chapman late in the Pilot service.—the 30th Michael Hurley, formerly a Mate of a Country Ship.—And in the Hospital 17 Soldiers.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-09-02/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16detnRP_Xu8wktc-w2k4pNWdGR5t7HIo/view", "text": "A N E C D O T E.\nAS a Lady and her Maid were on their way to Town in a Post Chaise, they were attacked by a High-way Man on Hounslow-Heath, it is remarkable, the Lady so far from being intimidated gave up her purse and Watch at his request, and entered into such a facetious conversation with him, that he generously returned the purse with its contents, only taking one Guinea, the Purse was remarkably rich.\n\nThe above circumstance is a convincing proof, of the powe, of Female Charms, and how much we are indebted to the Fair Sex.\n\nA Correspondents letter is Received but will not be inserted it abounds with scurrility and National reflections, and is in fact calculated in every respect, to Violate, and injure the characters of a very respectable and useful set, of Gentlemen in this settlement.\nThe Money which was inclosed in the said packet convey's so strongly, the Idea of a Bribe that it will not be accepted of, and will be returned when call'd for.\n\nThe speech of the Hon'ble CHARLSE FOX, in Westminster Hall.\nMR. FOX, in a most eloquent oration, addressed the assembly, and informed them, that he never received any command with so much heartfelt satisfaction, as he did the orders of that meeting, to present their petition to parliament, The unanimous determination of so numerous a body of men, to whom corruption had not yet extended, had in itself a reverence and respect that would make it successful and he felt himself particularly honoured in being chosen, on this solemn occasion, to express to the House of Commons what they conceived to be necessary, and what they expected to be done. Being thus honoured with the commands of the meeting, he could not resist the temptation which he felt, to say a few words on the subject of their grievances in addition to what had been so ably and properly urged by the two gentlemen who had already spoken. If he were to enumerate all the instances, in which the present administration had lavished the public Money, and on which they had refused to give the smallest account, he knew, that he should exhaust the patience of the Meeting.\n\nHe could only assure them, on the word of an active member of Parliament. who for ten years together, had given unremitting attention to their conduct, that there was apparent in every transaction, the most shameful and infamous waste---the most unparalleled misapplication of the public treasure, that money was granted from year to year with the most culpable extravagance on the part of the parliament, and that if any member was officious enough to request that the nation Might be informed for what purpose the money was wanted, to what it had been applied for and that vouchers, too the expenditure should be produced, they were treated with the most haughty contempt and given to understand, that it was enough for Parliament to know that the money which was acquired had been spent---that perhaps it would be accounted for some time---perhaps fourteen or fifteen-years hence---perhaps never In a hundred instances, this had been the answer; which he, personally, among the other officious enquirers into the public expenditure, had received. To enumerate them all would be impossible, but he would just mention one, because one was as good as a Hundred.\n\nA charge of 60,000l. was made for presents to Indians, which was stated to have been paid into the hands of the superintendant. The presents principally consisted of Razors and Jews-harps When it was declared in the House of Commons, that there was something peculiarly astonishing in the article and when the Minister was asked how it came to have arisen, he confessed, that he was himself astonished at its bulk, and could not comprehend how it had amounted to so enormous a sum. Let us then, said the gentlemen on his side of the House, put off the payment at least for a time, till we enquire how it was expended. No replies the Minister, that we cannot do. however it may have arisen, the the money must be granted, for it is already paid Produce the vouchers, then of its expenditure.---No. replies he, that is impossible; they are not yet come to hand.---When will they come to hand?---I know not; but at farthest they will be complete in fourteen or fifteen years. This, says the honourable gentleman, is the language of the minister on all occasions; and to such a pitch of servility are we reduced, that that we bear it. The money that the people had submitted to pay, because they believed it to bedesigned for public service made its way into the pockets of their representatives and hirsd a troop of mercenary Member to vote away still more.\nTo be Continued.\n\nOn Friday next the 8th. Instant will be sold at Public Outcry by Mr. Donald at his Auction Room near the Court-House.\nA Lower Roomed House belonging to Mr. Quarterman situate in the Loll Baazar nearly opposite to the House where the Court of Requests is held, consisting of two halls, a Verandah and three Bed Rooms and convenient out-Houses, the whole containing Ten Cottahs of Ground more or less A plan of the House to be seen at Mr. Donald's Auction-room.\nConditions.\nFor Sicca Rupees, the Amount to be paid within fifteen days of the time of sale, when Possession of the Premisses, will be given, On Failure, the House will be resold for account, and at the Expence of the first Purchaser.\nCalcutta 1st. september 1780.\n\nTo Be SOLD.\nJUST imported a quantity of English and Danish Claret, Teas, of a particular fine quality, Madras Goods of all Kinds, A few English Hams, and Sundry otner fresh Europe articlesto be Sold, for particulars please to inquire at the Printing Office.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nTWO Pair of H O R S E S, a Charriot and Phaeton Harness &c. enquire as above.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nTWO French Horn Men dress Hair and Shave and at Table.---For further particulars at the Printing Office.\n\nMedicine Chests to be Sold at\nELEGANTLY and complete ted for private Families or\nA L S O\nA Quantity of fine Glauber and Magnesia apply to Mr. St Fivey near the Court House.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nBY private Sale a quantity of Hydes just arrived, for Pa lars inquire of Messrs. Watt Pugh.\nCalcutta 29th. August\n\nT I M B E R S.\nTO be Sold a large Quanti very fine Saul and Sissa quire of Messrs. WATTS and PU Agents in Calcutta.\n\nTo be S O L D\nA PAIR of Carriage Hors Charriot in good repair Harness, and a Phaeton. Enqu Mr. Stephen Fivey also a pl Sloop.\n\nTo the L A D I E S\nFOR Sale. Millinary, newl ported, Laces, English Gentlemen's Ruffles, Camb Cotton Stockings, Ladies Shoes other useful and Ornamental Art at Mrs. Sharps, near Captain N\n\nTo be S O L D.\nBY Public outcry at Mr. Dun Auction-Room in the China zar, on Monday the 4th. of Septe at 11 A. M. The Ship Maria nella Burthen one hundred and Tons or thereabouts, a list of and Dementions of the Vessel, seen by applying to Mr. Duncan Vessel may be viewed any time the Sale.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchaser to pay Down Sicca Rupee to bind the bargain to be Paid for, within ten days the day of sale, otherwise, to be on account of the Purchaser and to forfeit twenty per Cent, as a make good any Difficiency and ex ces that may be sustained by a re\nThe sale to be in Sicca Rupees.\nCalcutta August 30th.\n\nAt Mr. D U N C A\nAUCTION-ROOM, in the China Baazar,\nON Wednesday the 6th. Septe will be Disposed off by Pu Outcry, sundries belonging to the state of Mr. John Taylor Dece consisting of.\nHoushold Furniture, Wearing parel, Silver Plate, Madras Stocki old Madeira Wine in Pipes and ties, fine Cask Porter in Bottles Casks, stationary and Milinary, gant Gold Watches and Chains, eight Day Clock. A variety of o Articles. Conditions as usual.\nThe sale to begin at 10 o'clock.\nCalcutta August 30th. 1\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-09-02/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16detnRP_Xu8wktc-w2k4pNWdGR5t7HIo/view", "text": "FOR Sale by Private Contract by Mr. GEORGE WILLIAMSON Vendue Master to the Hon'ble Company,\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones, set and unset.\nPearls of various Sorts, just imported,\nShantey and Town Houses,\nTwo Book Cases of Mahogany,\nAn Organ of 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with accompanyments.\nA beautiful stout Toorkay.\nElegant useful and Ornamental Plate,\nBranch Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers,\nOld Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles\nFrench Brandy, and Brandy Fruits,\nEast-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars.\nChina Fruit and Flower Trees and Shrubs. Also a few Pipes of the Company's 12 Years Old Madeira.\nAnd a most elegant and Superb set of Glass Ware, lately imported consisting of Lustres, Gerandoles, Candletlabers, Epergne, Vases, &c. compleat for a side board desert, and decoration of a Table which are to be viewed at Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION ROOM.\nA handsome Phaeton imported by the Ganges. Sets of Chariot Harness.\n\nS C H E M E,\nO F A\nL O T T E R Y.\n\nFOR the large elegant Pucka built House situate on the Esplanade, belonging to Mr. Archibald Keir, with all the Ground Godowns &c. Appurtenances The House alone is at present rented by the Company at the rate of Nine Thousand Arcot Rupees per Annum, and the Godowns are large enough to contain three Europe Ships Cargoes of Cotton. The Lottery to be drawn at Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION ROOM, OLD PLAY HOUSE as soon as the Tickets shall be disposed of, and the Money paid into Mr. WILLIAMSON's Hands.\nThe LOTTERY to consist of 200 Tickets. Each Ticket to be 600 Sicca Rupees and to be divided into Halves, Quarters and Eighths at the pleasure of the Subscribers. Four Commissioners to be appointed for the Superintending of the Drawing, at a meeting (to be advertised in the Gazette) of such Subscribers as may at that time be in Calcutta.\nBooks will be opened at Mr. WILLIAMSON's Office at the OLD PLAY HOUSE for the receiving of Subscriptions.\n\nTo be S O L D\nBy private Contract.\n\nTHE good Ship RAVEN-SWORTH, a Prime-Sailer, SURAT built only four Years ago, Burthen about Six Hundred Tons.\nAny Person Desirous of becoming a PURCHASER will be pleased to apply to Capt. RODDAM.\n\nSCHEME for a LOTTERY.\nMR. BAKER, takes the Liberty to Submit the following plan to the Public not from any wish of deriving more then the fair and equitable value of his Estate, but in Order that a Property which he has acquired in India may not by reason of any tempory Exigency be sold to loss.\n\nMr. Baker is impelled to take this step from more powerful enducements, having an only Daughter to send to Europe for Education, and wishing also to pay off a mortgage amounting to about Sixteen thousand Rupees. These are his true and only motives, and he will esteem himself infinitely obliged to every Subscriber who does him the favour to Countenance the Plan.\n\nLOTTERY of ESTATES.\nWherein are five valuable Prizes and the Number of Tickets 224. each Ticket 150 Rupees and to be divided into Halves and Quarters at the request of the subscribers. The Particulars of the Prizes are as follows.\n1st. Prize an upper Roomed House with a Large compound and every other Conveniency situated near the Loll baazar opposite Mr. LEBLANE's Valued at. S. R. 14000,\n2d. Prize a piece of Ground consisting of two Biggahs more or less whereon are two Brick buildings a large Tank with Fish, fruit Trees and several kinds of Vegetables situated behind Mr. Carmichaels Houses in the Loll Baazar Valued at. - - - - 8000,\n3d. Prize a piece of Ground of twenty two Cottahs more or Less Valued at. - - - 3000,\n4th Prize a Piece of Ground of Eighteen Cottahs more or less valued at. - - - - 2690\n5th Prize a large Garden on the other side of the River consisting of near forty Biggahs with two Brick buildings a Bungalow Terrased and raised, about two or three hundred of good large Mangoe, Jack, Coco-a-nut, and other fruit Trees a Tank with Fish. Pleasantly situated on the Banks of the River where the Boar has no Effect, almost opposite the Armenian Church Valued at - - - 6000\nS. R. 33690\nNotice will be given in the Bengal Gazette of the time and place where the Lottery will be drawn.\nTickets may be had at Mr. Schulze's at Mr. Andrews's at the Library, and at Mr. Nicolas at the Harmonic.\n\nN O T I C E.\n\nIS hereby given that the following Goods Just imported from the Coast are to be sold by Mr. William Mercer, at his House in the Raddah Baazar next door to Mr. Richard's the Pastry Cook. The Conditions of Sale are for Sicca Rupees and ready Money. Viz.\nSuperfine Long Cloath,\n36 Punjum do.\n32 do. do.\n30 do. do.\n20 do. do.\n16 do. do.\n12 do do.\nIzzaries\nChintz fine Midling and Coarse,\nMarchoys,\nPalampores,\nCouch Bedding,\nTowells of the Pegu kind,\nMadras Handkerchiefs,\nand Cambrick,\nAs also the ketch Good Hope lately sheathed and new Rigged at Coringa.\n\nF O U N D.\n\nSUPPOSED to have been Lost a Brown and white Greyhound. any person whom it belongs to may have it by applying at the Printing Office.\n\nALL PERSONS,\n\nWHO have any legal claims or Demands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew Hiernv's deceased former interims Chief of the Danish settlement, at Fredericksnagore in Bengal ande his surviving Widow, are hereby requested to send in their respective claims and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. J. Borgen Judge of the inferior Court of Judicature at Tranquebar, and Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Mr. Andrew Hiernv's deceased, on or before the Expiration of a Year and a Day from this Date the 19th August 1780.\n\nTo be SOLD for ready Money only,\nJUST Imported from Madras in the success, and will be disposed of by Capt. David Anderson at his House in the China Baazar (lately possessed by Mr. Tolfrey) the following Goods part of the Investments of the China Ships lately arrived at Madras. English Claret Porter in Casks and Bottles. Ale in Casks. Cyder in Bottles. Hock in do. Hatts of different sorts. Shoes and Boots. Silks Stockings. A choice Variety of Millinary. Saddlery Broad Cloaths and Casimeeres. Fashionable Trimmings for do. Glass Ware. Cheese: Hams. Sweet Meats and Pickles. With a variety of other Articles. The Goods will be open'd in the course of next Week and the Prices, will be affixed at Captain Anderson's House.\n\nOn Monday next the 11th Inst\nWILL be sold at pualic Outcry, by Mr. William Bondfield for Sicca Rupees and Ready Money at the House of Mr. Samuel Tolfrey on the Esplanade the Effects belonging to the Estate of the late North Naylor Esq; consisting of.\nA large and Elegant assortment of Law and other Books, a large assortment of Fashionable Plate. Mahogany Book-cases, Beaurcaus, Dressing Tables. Dining and Card Tables, cloaths Presses, Chairs, Teapoys, Looking-Glasses, Prints and Paintings on copper, Shades, Lanthorns &c. China and Glass ware, Pearls and other Jewels, Ladies and Gentlemen's Gold Watches with chains complete, Liquors, a Chariot, Phaeton and Buggy, a Saddle Horse and a Buggy Horse.\nAnd a great Variety of other Articles\nConditions of sale as usual.\nCalcutta 1st. September 1780.\n\nBy Order of the Hon'ble the GOVERNOR GENERAL and COUNCIL,\nWILL be sold at Public Auction a Variety of old Arms and other condemned Military stores, on Monday the 25th, Inst. the Inventory and the stores may be viewed at the Auction-Room, Old Play House.\nCalcutta 2d. September 1780\n\nTo be S O L D.\nBY Mr. Le Gallais good Bottle, Table-Beer.\n\nREMITTERS to Europe may be supplied with Respondentia Bonds of an approved form, by applying at the Printing-Office.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-09-02/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16detnRP_Xu8wktc-w2k4pNWdGR5t7HIo/view", "text": "POET's CORNER\nCongratulatory Verses on the Capture of the important Fortress of Gualier\nRespectfully addressed to the\nSUPREME COUNCIL\n\nAT length the wav'ring Fates decisive speak\nAnd what Ambition spurned, Fear shall seek.\nAt length the volant, depredating Race\nShall yield you Peace unsully'd with disgrace:\nAt length BRITANNIA's Genius breathes a flame\nThat, fed by you, shall renovate our Fame:--\nFor Gualiar, Mistress of the Asian World,\nDroops to the thunder by BRITANNIA hurl'd:\nAlike of past and present times the boast,\nContemning always the beleagu'ring Host;\nOf Captive Kings and Chiefs the fam'd abode;\nThe Wall of Duab, and rod or Shield of Gohde;\nThe rock, the basis of Mahrattah Pow'r\nProud Gualiar!--owns you in a happy hour,\n(Nor mourns the change) the sovereigns of her Fate---\nBends to your sway, and bending, props the state.\nLong had your bands, by Gallant GODDARD led,\nConquer'd in vain; in vain the Foe had fled,\nThrice sear'd with horror at his fierce assault.--\nThe Glory GODDARD'S, but not his the fault:\nFruitless alike your labour to obtain,\nThe Peace of Honour, or the Peace of Gain:\nFor still the Rivals of your Fame inspir'd\nA Pride unyielding to what Faith requir'd;\nTheir Cause deriving from new friends new life,\nThey still maintain'd the sanguinary Strife.\nAt length a Soldier form'd in Dangers School,\nBy Practice taught, yet vers'd in Tactic Rule;\nWise in his choice of whom to trust, or seek,\nThe Council scorned only by the Weak.\n(The truest Wisdom, and the richest Prize\nAllotted those by heav'n ordain'd to rise)\nLeading to War a scant, but Gallant Train.--\nTheir boast, their Chief---his, on the sanguine Plain,\nTo head the steady and determin'd few,\nWho, fear unknowing, thence to conquer knew;\nWho, not alone the Palm of Conquest sought\nTo deck their proper brows, but nobly fought\nNew lustre to the Warrior's fame to lend\nWhom following a Chief they lov'd a Friend:--\nAt length your POPHAM emulous to gain,\nA Praise superior to the common strain;\nBy one great act to crush th' aspiring Foe,\nAnd teach the neighbouring Pow'rs your Strength to know;\nDar'd what, before him, none had dar'd, or thought,--\nDar'd to attempt, and, daring cheaply bought,\n(Till now esteem'd impregnable by all)\nGualiar! fam'd Gualiar! at whose wond'rous fall,\nThe Proud Mahrattah shall the yoke embrace\nAnd stooping, sue the late rejected Grace:\nThe Chief of Agra*--- a dissembling friend.--\nShall tremble now, and to your law attend:\nThe Seiks--- a restless tribe--- Shall learn to fear\nThe arms of BRITAIN and your Name revere:\nNay Hyder, too, in his Career shall pause,\nAnd own his terror in a Just applause:\nThe admiring World shall laud the Glorious deed,\nAnd cry---\"of valour still be such the meed;\n\"Its Country's martial Credit to increase,\n\"And force the Stubborn foe to kneel for Peace.\"\nThis the reward by Britons chiefly sought;\nAnd this the Honour for which POPHAM fought.\n* Nujjif Khan.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nHAVING any Claim or demand on the Estate of Mr. WILLIAM THOMSON, deceased late Commissary of Stores at Chunar Gurrh, are desired to send in their respective Claims; and all Persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. WILLIAM JACKSON, Attorney for Captain WILLIAM PALMER, Administrator of the Estate and effects of the said WILLIAM THOMSON, deceased on or before the fifth Day of October next. Calcutta 5th August 1780\n\nTo be SOLD.\nAT Mr. Williamson's Auction Room at the Old Play House, in Calcutta the 5th of Sept. next, a few Pipes of the Company's Prime Old Madeira Wine.\n\nADVERTISEMENT.\nGENTLEMEN.\nWHO wish to take their passage to Europe in a Neutral Ship, or consign any Articles on freight, or who may be inclined to Remit either by the mode of Respondentia, at 24d. sterling per Current Rupee, and a sufficient Premium to Cover the Risk.-- Or in the Article of Diamonds.-- May be more particularly informed by applying to Messrs. Watts and Pugh Agents in Calcutta.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nBY Private contract, a convenient upper-roomed House consisting of three bed Rooms a Hall, and Verando, with Godowns, Cook - Room, Horse Stables &c. &c. The whole consisting of thirteen Cottahs of Ground and situate in the Radda baazar opposite Messrs. Guthrie and Wordie, shop. For further particulars please to enquire of Mrs. HELESS.\n\nTo Be SOLD.\nBY private Contract By Mr. Duncan in the China Baazar, two Charriots lately imported, also a Quantity of Supperfine long Cloth, Course, and fine Chintz, and Marchoys, also a Quantity of Madras Stockings wove in a Loom, and sundry other Articles.\nCalcutta 15th July 1780.\n\nTo be Sold by Private Contract.\nUPON very reasonable Terms a Quantity of very fine Chunam. Also two Budgerows one of Eighteen and the other of Ten Oars; Likewise a Quantity of fine old Madeira in Pipes, French Brandy in Casks very fine Perry and Orange Shrub, Just imported For Particulars enquire of Mr. Duncan in the China Baazar.\nCalcutta 26th. July 1780.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any Claim on the Estate of the late Capt William Davies of the 34th Battalion of Seapoys deceased are desired to send in their accounts to Mr. George Allen at Calcutta, or at Capt. William Davies's House Chandanagore, and all who are indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their Debts to the said George Allen his Executor.\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail.\nAT the Red Godown in the Radda Baazar, the following Articles, viz.\nSALT PORK, in Tierces containing 50 Pieces of 6lb each.\nMess PORK in half Tierces, containing 37 Pieces of 4lb each.\nHOGS FACES, containing 25 and half Heads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best sort in Tubs of half Picul each.\nSOFT SUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds.\nRUM, in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADEIRA WINE of 4 Years Old, in Pipes.\nTEA, best sort, in a Box containing two Canisters.\nWAX CANDLES,\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars had from Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. TOUCHET'S.\nMarch 11, 1780.\n\nWANTED.\nA Clerk, enquire at the Printing-Office.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY First, and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-09-09", "date": "1780-09-09", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-09-09/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16cusxAPTbi6GtyFFUQ6iH42n2kJrteC0/view", "text": "H I C K Y ' s\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nO R,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday September 2d to Saturday September 9th 1780. [ No. XXXIII ]\n\nBy the last Letters from Bombay.\n\nWE are informed that General Goddard Continued his March towards baseen without interuption, that he had during his said march seen several detatchments of the Enemys troops, who fled with the greatest precipitation the moment they saw his Army advancing, that numbers of the Inhabitants round the Country through which he passed had offered (as far as lay in their power) to assist him and his Army, by supplying them with every necessary provision in their Power, which offer General Goddard received in the most grateful manner, and generously paid them the full value for every thing they supply'd his People with, for which they received with acknowledgements, calling out in loud shouts to the God to crown him with success against his Enemies. And we are informed that he is now with the whole body of his Army encamped within half a mile of Baseen.\n\nBy Letters from Madras.\n\nWE learn that Lord MacLeod has had a brush with the Son of Hyder, who, made but a very trifling resistance, having only discharged a few rounds of small Arms, and then fled with his Army, leaving behind him five Elephants, nine Cammels, and upwards of fifty of his Horses with all its Baggage &c. &c.\n\nLord MacLeod we hear still continues his March, towards the Capital of Hyder, with a determined resolution to take that place and destroy the country all round it. And sincerely wishes to meet Hyder in the Field.\n\nHyder we hear still keeps Mr. Gowen Harrup a close Prisoner and it is supposed he means, not to part with him, without a considerable Ransom. Poor Mrs. Harrup they say is inconsoleable for the Loss of her Husband.\n\nWe hear that the inhabitants from the remote parts of the Country, who lately fled to Madras for protection have mostly all returned to their respective places of abode, and that Rice still continues at the same price, as when the last accounts were received from thence, that every thing now seems to promise much tranquility, and they are in great hopes that Hyder will not trouble them shortly.\n\nThe only hopes Hyder has now, are entirely centered in the Arrival of the French fleet under the Command of Mons. Tranjolie which he daily expects on the Coast from the Mauritias.\n\nWe are informed that Sir Edward Hughes, has sailed from Madras, in quest of the French fleet, and is now Cruizing off the Island of Ceylon in which tract we have reason to hope he will fall in with Mons. Tranjolie's, fleet; should this prove to be the case, there is not the least doubt but Sir Edward will give him a warm reception, and bring the best part of his fleet in captive Triumph to Madras.\n\nWe hear that our grand Army at Madras have taken the Field under the Command and direction of General Sir Hector Monro, and are now on their Way, towards the Capital of Hyder. This Army is formed into three bodies distinct, but not far distant, by which they form a Cresant, and who are to move on regularly; keeping still in good order, and near enough to communicate with each other; providing there should be a necessity to alter their present Plan. The right Wing we hear is commanded by Lord MacLeod, the left by and the center by General Sir Hector Munro, the intention of forming the above plan of operation, is to cut off Hyders communication with the neighbouring Maharratta powers his Ally's.\n\nBy Letters lately received from Batavia.\n\nWE learn that there is great disputes among the Council in that place owing to some Order lately received from Europe.\n\nThe same Letters informs us that they are very sickly at Batavia, and that they have buried upwards of ninty people there in the Course of six Weeks, owing to a disorder, that the people has been lately afflicted with, the symptoms are as follows, Sickness at stomach, Giddyness, and cold clammey sweats. By which they have been carried off in a very few Days, and their Bodies have been searcely cold, before they were cover'd over with large Black spots.\n\nA N E C D O T E S.\n\nTHE following strange Story is fact: Two Men were some Years since apprehended for a Highway Robbery of an atrocious Nature, and committed to Kingston Goal. They knew that Facts were so strong against them that they had no Chance of Escape; they therefore agreed to play a Rubber at cards which should exculpate the other. To prevent all collusion they stripped to the Skin and the losing Man saved the Life of his Partner by declaring that he only asked him to take a Ride and that he knew nothing of his own Intentions to rob. The Man thus saved returned home to his Wife, who then kept a Stall in Fleet Market; but the remarkable part of the story is, that himself died of a broken heart within a Month, through reflectin on the Fidelity and the Fate of his Partner. Did Cæsar and Alexander possess Souls equal to those of these Highwaymen.\n\nA Man with a Bag on his Shoulder stopped on Tower-Hill, and resting it on a Post, cried, \"D these Halfpence, I wish I had been at the Devil before I had been at the Tower for them.\" On this several People gathered round him, one of whom took a Crown, and another ten Shillings Worth, till the Man had none left, but on examination they proved to be counterfeits,\n\nContinued from our Last.\n\nTHE Ministry had not at this time the concurrence of any one man in the Kingdom, from conscious integrity, Were you, Gentlemen,\" says he, \"to ask every Member, as he passed through this hall, to his place, what he thought of the measures, and what of the honesty and wisdom of Ministers? He would tell you that he detested and despised them; and yet it is more than two to one that the very same Member should be conducted out of the House, by the nod of authority, to vote on whatever question the Member might incline.\" That corruption, which they had been enabled, through the profligacy of Parliament, to render so universal, contained within itself the baleful source of its own continuance; it daily and hourly enlarged the influence of the Crown, and it was so much the more dangerous, because, though beneath the forms of the constitution, with more security. It was therefore, high time that the people should unite in the great national plan of common salvation. Nothing but the efforts of the people, the legal and constitutional associations of the people at large,\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-09-09/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16cusxAPTbi6GtyFFUQ6iH42n2kJrteC0/view", "text": "could rescue this devoted Country, at this moment, from the power of influence. That this was constitutional was undoubted, for what was the nature of the government of this country, Kings, Lords, and People---for the House of Commons is no more than the delegate, the representative of the people, who have entrusted for a time their power, their rights, their interests in their hands. If that delegated body fails in the execution of their trust, if they abandon the interests of their constituents, they are no more the representative of the people---they are the instruments of the Crown. The question was, whether they had failed in the execution of their duty --- whether they had reached the point of distinction between being the representative of the people, and the instrument of the Crown --- or whether they had past it. He would not say that they had --- But if they refused to grant the purpose of the present petition; if they rejected measures of oeconomy---from that moment they past the line---from that moment to be the representative of the people, and it was legal, constitutional, and necessary, but the people to assume the trust which their delegates had thrown off. This was the universal sense of the nation --- No Man could be so depraved, so blinded by faction, so ignorant of the constitution, as to deny the doctrine.\n————————————————————\nHIGH WATER at Calcutta from Saturday September the 9th, to Saturday September the 16th H. M.\n9 Saturday, at 3 00\n10 Sunday, 3 48\n11 Monday, 4 36\n12 Tuesday, 5 24\n13 Wednesday, 6 12\n14 Thursday, 7 00\n15 Friday, 7 48\n————————————————————\nCALCUTTA.\nARRIVALS.\nThe Bristol Cottrell from Coringa and a Dutch Vessel from Batavia.\nSAILED.\nThe Princes Fredrica Clements for Tranquabar, and Copenhagen. The Frederick burgh Welch for Ceylon.\nDEATHS.] at Calcutta, 3d. Sept. Peter Connor Marow, 7th. do Mrs. D—h — Mr. John Keernan.\n————————————————————\nTo the Superintendant of the Police.\nSIR,\nAS the institution of a Police is virtually intended for the cognizance Removal of every nuisance that may materially affect the Health and conveniance of a Settlement, so the representation of such evils ought to be gratefully receiv'd by the Superintendant and speedily redress'd, The particular one which presents itself to me at this crisis is the late Erection of an extensive Fish Baazar, in the East front of the Esplanade, from whence by the constant assistance of the southern Breezes, such a putrid exhalation issues forth, as seems to portend pestilential Effects. A timely exertion on such an occasion cannot be deem'd unnecessary, more especially as the interposition of Government will not be attended with any expence. I am Sir, &c. &c. &c. SANITAS.\n————————————————————\nTo be SOLD for ready Money only,\nJUST Imported from Madras in the success, and will be disposed of by Capt. David Anderson at his House in the China Baazar (lately possessed by Mr. Tolfrey) the following Goods part of the Investments of the China Ships lately arrived at Madras. English Claret Porter in Casks and Bottles, Ale in Casks. Cyder in Bottles. Hock in do. Hatts of different sorts. Shoes and Boots. Silks Stockings. A choice Variety of Miilnary. Saddlery Broad Cloaths and Casimeeres. Fashionable Trimmings for do. Glass Ware. Cheese. Hams. Sweet Meats and Pickles. With a variety of other Articles. The Goods will be open'd in the course of next Week and the Prices, will be affixed at Captain Anderson's House.\n————————————————————\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any legal claims or Demands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew Hiernv'e deceased former interims Chief of the Danish settlement, at Fredericfnagore in Bengal and his surviving Widow, are hereby requested to send in their Respective claims and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. J. Borgen Judge of the inferior Court of Judicature at Tranquabar, and administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Mr. Andrew Hiernv'e deceased, on or before the Expiration of a Year and a Day from this Date the 19th August 1780.\n————————————————————\nAt Mr. DUNCAN's AUCTION - ROOM,\nON Wednesday and Saturday the 13th and 16th instant, will be Disposed off by public Outcry, the remaining Effects belonging to the Estate of the late Mr. John Taylor Deceased consisting of.\nHousehold Furniture, Wearing Apparel, Silver Plate, old Madeira in Pipes and Bottles, fine Cask Porter in Bottles and Casks, stationary and Milinary, And also a Quantity of Cotton Stockings, a variety of other Articles. Conditions as usual.\n————————————————————\nTo Be SOLD.\nBY private Contract By Mr. Duncan in the China Baazar, two Charriots lately imported, also a Quantity of Supperfine long Cloth, Courfe, and fine Chintz, and Marchoys, also a Quantity of Madras Stockings wove in a Loom, and sundry other Articles. Calcutta 15th July 1780.\n————————————————————\nOn thursday next the 14th Instant,\nWILL be sold by public Out-cry at the House of Mr. William Bondfield opposite the Armenian Church, for Sicca Rupees and ready Money, the following Articles. A large Assortment of China Ware. A Quantity of the Best Dutch Clarret Just imported. A large Assortment of long Cloth. Chintz and Izzaries. 10 Casks of very good Brandy, and about 50 Doz. of Brandy in Bottles. Also a Quanty of Baftahs Jamawars. Carruas Coffas and Patna Carpets and a Variety of other Articles.\nConditions of Sale as usual.\n————————————————————\nOn Monday and Tuesday the 11th and 12th. inst.\nWILL be sold at Public outery, by Mr. William Bondfield for Sicca Rupees and Ready Money at the House of Mr. Samuel Tolfrey on the Esplanade the Effects belonging to the Estate of the late North Naylor Esq; consisting of.\nA large and Elegant assortment of Law and other Books, a large assortment of Fashionable Plate. Mahogany Book-cases, Beaureaus, Dressing Tables, Dining and Card Tables, cloaths Presses, Chairs, Teapoys, Looking-Glasses, Prints and Paintings on copper, Shades, Lanthorns &c. China and Glass ware, Pearls and other Jewels, Ladies and Gentlemen's Gold Watches with chains complete, Liquors, a Chariot, Phaeton and Buggy, a Saddle Horse and a Buggy Horse.\nAnd a great Variety of other Articles\nConditions of sale as usual.\n————————————————————\nALL PERSONS\nWHO have any claim upon the Estate of Captain William Davies, late of the 34th Battalion of Seapoys and Commandant at Chanderernagore deceased are earnestly desired to send in their accounts immediately to Mr. Geo. Allen at Calcutta and all persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay their respective Debts to the said Mr. George Allen, Administrator to his Will, before November next. As he returns to England, with the ships which are to sail the begining of that Month.\n————————————————————\nBy Order of the Hon'ble the GOVERNOR GENERAL and COUNCIL.\nWILL be sold at public Auction a variety of old Arms and other condemned Military stores, on Monday the 25th. Inst. the Inventory and the stores may be viewed at the Auction-Room Old Play House.\nCalcutta 2d. September 1780.\n————————————————————\nREMITTERS to Europe may be supplied with Respondentia Bonds of an approved form, by applying at the Printing Office.\n————————————————————\nTo be SOLD.\nBY Private contract, a convenient upper-roomed House consisting of three bed Rooms a Hall, and Verando, with Godowns, cook - Room, House Stables &c. &c.\nThe whole consisting of thirteen Cottahs of Ground and situate in tha Radda baazar opposite Messrs. Guthrie and Wordie, shop. For further Particulars please to enquire of Mrs. HELESS.\n————————————————————\nAt the Custom House Gaut by the River - side.\nON Wednesday next the 13th. Inst. exactly at 11 o'Clock, will be sold at Public outery by Mr. Donald A Quantity of Teak Timber, Plank and sheathing Boards, laying near the said Gaut, where it may be viewed to the Time of sale.\nConditions.\nFor sicca Rupees, the Beams and Planks to be sold by the Running Foot Ten in each Lot, and five Corge of the Sheathing Boards, The Whole to be removed within fifteen days of the time of sale, or what may then remain, must be resold for account, of the first Purchaser, and at his Expence.\nA Rupee Earnest to be paid down by the Purchase, of each Lot to bind the Bargain.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-09-09/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16cusxAPTbi6GtyFFUQ6iH42n2kJrteC0/view", "text": "By Order of the HON'BLE the GOVERNOR GENERAL and Board of Inspection.\n\nWILL be sold by Public Auction by Mr. WILLIAMSON at his AUCTION-ROOM, OLD-PLAY-HOUSE on Monday the 25th. day of September next ensuing, and the following days, Sunday excepted, till the whole be disposed of, condemned Ordnance stores belonging to the Company now laying at the Old-Play-House, where they may be inspected, consisting of.\nMuskets,\nFlannel,\nFuzils,\nSerge,\nCarbines,\nGingham,\nBayonets,\nBasa,\nSwords,\nOld Iron,\nSmall Shot,\nCast Brass,\nBrass Mortars,\nAnvils,\nCopper Kettles,\nScrapers,\nGrind Stones,\nAxes and Bills,\nCanvas,\nBoilers,\nBunting,\nTin Tube Boxes,\nSail Needles,\nTwine,\nCanteens,\nScissars,\nCases port Fire.\nAnd a great variety of other Articles.\n\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 per cent to be forfeited in case they do not pay for and clear out their respective Lots on or before the 25th. day of october next ensuing, as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a Resale.\nJOHN BEBB, Sec.\nCalcutta 31st. August 1780.\n————————————————————\nFOR Sale by Private Contract by Mr. WILLIAMSON Vendu Master to the Hon'ble Company,\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones, set and unset.\nPearls of various Sorts, just imported, from Bussorah.\nCountry and Town Houses.\nAn Organ of 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with accompanyments.\nElegant useful and Ornamental Plate.\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers.\nOld Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles\nFrench Brandy, and French Fruits,\nWest-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nA Superb Crane Necked Europe charriot.\nAnd a most elegant and Superb Assortment of Glass Ware, lately imported consisting of lustres, Candletlabors, Epergne, Vases, &c. compleat for a Sideboard and desert, which are open for public view at Mr. Williamson's Auction Room Old Play House.\nOne Pair of Gray Phaeton Horses warranted.\nA Strong Bay Buggy Horse.\nA Handsome stout bay Toorkay.\nA two Feet Brass Tube Refracting and Reflecting Telescope.\n————————————————————\nFor Sale by private Contract.\nA Garden situate to the Estward of the Bytah Connah, belonging to Mr. Bonefacio Rodregues, measuring nearly three Biggahs. Any Person desirous of Purchasing the same will be pleased to apply to Mr. Williamson at his Office in the Old-Play-House, where the Title Deeds are lodged for Inspection.\n\nBy Order of the Executors At Mr. Williamson's Auction Room Old Play House. Will be Sold by public Auction on Thursday the 14th inst.\nTHE Effects of the late Captain William Davis, consisting of a good collection of Books, Houshold Furniture, Linen, Plate, Glass and China Ware, Gold Watch with Chain and Seals, Carriages Liquors, &c.\n\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 per Cent, to be forfeited in case they do not pay the amount of the Purchase Money and clear out their respective Lots within ten Days from the Day of Sale, as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale.\nCalcutta 7th. September 1780.\n———————————————————\nNOTICE is hereby given, that on Thursday next the 14th. Inst. will be sold by Public Auction at Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION-ROOM OLD-PLAY-HOUSE, a Quatity of Malabar Poon Spars, for Masts and Yards, which now lay in the Nullah by Mr. WILLIAMSON's Dwelling House.\n\nConditions of Sale,\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 per cent to be forfeited in case they do not pay the Amount of the Purchase Money, and clear out their respective Lots, within ten days, from the day of sale, as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a Resale.\nCalcutta 7th September 1780.\n———————————————————\nTo be SOLD.\nAT Mr. Williamson's Auction Room at the Old Play House, in Calcutta. on Tuesday next the 12th inst. a few Pipes of the Company's Prime Old Madeira Wine.\n———————————————————\nSCHEME for a LOTTERY.\nMR. BAKER, takes the Liberty to Submit the following plan to the Public not from any wish of deriving more thon the fair and equitable value of his Estate, but in Order that a property which he has acquired in India may not by reason of any temporary Exigency be sold to loss.\nMr. Baker is impelled to take this step from more powerful enducements, having an only Daughter to send to Europe for Education, and wishing also to pay off a mortgage amounting to about Sixteen thousand Rupees. These are his true and only motives, and he will esteem himself infinitely obliged to every Subscriber who does him the favour to Countenance the Plan.\n\nLOTTERY of ESTATES.\nWherein are five valuable Prizes and the Number of Tickets 224. each Ticket 150 Rupees and to be divided into Halves and Quarters at the request of the subscribers. The Particulars of the Prizes are as follows.\n1st. Prize an upper Roomed House with a Large compound and every other Conveniency situated near the Loll baazar opposite Mr. LEBLANE's Valued at. S. R. 14000,\n2d. Prize a Piece of Ground consisting of two Biggahs more or less whereon are two Brick buildings a large Tank with Fish, fruit Trees and several kinds of Vegetables situated behind Mr. Carmichaels Houses. in the Loll baazar Valued at. 8000,\n3d. Prize a piece of Ground of twenty two Cottahs more or Less Valued at. 3000,\n4th Prize a Piece of Ground of Eighteen Cottahs more or less valued at 2600\n5th Prize a large Garden on the other side of the River consisting of near forty Biggahs with two Brick buildings a Bungalow Terrased and raised, about two or three hundred of good large Mangoe, Jack, Coco-a-nut, and other fruit Trees a Tank with Fish. Pleasantly situated on the Banks of the River where the Boar has no Effect, almost opposite the Armenian Church Valued at 6000\n————\nS. R. 33600\nNotice will be given in the Bengal Gazette of the time and place where the Lottery will be drawn.\nTickets may be had at Mr. Schultz's at Mr. Andrew's at the Library, and at Mr. Nicolas at the Harmonic.\n———————————————————\nMedicine Chests to be Sold a few.\nELEGANTLY and completely fitted for private Families or Camp.\nALSO\nA Quantity of fine Glauber Salts and Magnesia apply to Mr. Stephen Fivey near the Court House.\n———————————————————\nTo be SOLD.\nBY private Sale a quantity of Corah Hydes Just arrived, for Particulars inquire of Messrs. Watts and Pugh.\nCalcutta 29th. August 1780.\n———————————————————\nTIMBERS.\nTO be Sold a large Quantity of very fine Saul and Sissa. Enquire of Messrs. WATTS and PUGH, Agents in Calcutta.\n———————————————————\nTo be SOLD\nA PAIR of Carriage Horses. A Charriot in good repair with harness, and a Phaeton. Enquire of Mr. Stephen Fivey also a pleasure Sloop.\n———————————————————\nTo the LADIES.\nFOR Sale. Millinary, newly imported, Laces, English Silks, Gentlemen's Ruffles, Cambricks, Cotton Stockings, Ladies Shoes and other useful and Ornamental Articles, at Mrs. Sharps, near Captain Nutt's.\n———————————————————\nGREY HORSES.\nTo be SOLD\nA PAIR of beautiful large Tourkeys, Just brought down from Locknow fit for a Carriage. Enquire at Mr. Stephen Fivey's near the Court-House.\n———————————————————\nTo be SOLD\nTWO Pair of HORSES, a Charriot and Phaeton Harness &c. enquire as above.\n———————————————————\nSASSAFRASS.\nTO be sold a quantity of this Medical Wood. Enquire at the Printing Office.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-09-09/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16cusxAPTbi6GtyFFUQ6iH42n2kJrteC0/view", "text": "POET'S CORNER\nThe CHACE.\n\nTHE rosy fingers of the morn\nUnbarr'd the portals of the East\nAnd Phoebus bids the chearful horn\nInvade the slumb'ring sportsman's\nrest.\n\nWith jolly note it hails the day,\nAnd hark! he hears his comrades\ncry,\n\"The game's in view—away! away!\"\nO'er hill and dale they swiftly fly.\n\nThe hounds pursue the winding hare,\nThe horses skim the verdant plain,\nThe Huntsman's halloos cracks the air,\nAnd panting puss retreats in vain.\n\nFor flight, alas! is now too late,\nShe hears wild joy assail the skies.\nAnd tott'ring, overtook by fate,—\nShe shrieks—she tumbles—and she\ndies.\nE\n\nCALCUTTA PRICE CURRENT\nfor the Month of September 1780.\n\nALLUM 6 R per M,\nBroad Cloath Aurora 98 per piece,\nDo. D. Midling 112 per do,\nDo. Do. Superfine 200 per do,\nCourse Green 65 per do,\nMidling do. 75 per do,\nFine do. 125 per do,\nCourse Yellow. 100 per do,\nMidling do. 105 per do,\nFine do. 150 per do,\nCourse Blue 74 per do,\nMidling do. 80 per do,\nFine do. 175 per do,\nCourse Black 65 per do,\nMidling do. 60 per do,\nFine do. 150 per do,\nCourse White 65 per do,\nMidling do. 80 per do,\nFine do. 150 per do,\nPurpits 3 Covs. broad.\nRed do. 50 per do,\nBlack do. 45 per do,\nYellow do. 45 per do,\nWhite do. 45 per do,\nBlue do. 45 per do,\nGreen do. 45 per do,\nOrange do. 60 per do.\nPurpits 2 Covs.\nRed do. 27 per do.\nBlack do. 15 per do.\nYellow do. 27 per do.\nWhite do. 20 per do.\nBlue do. 26 per do.\nGreen do. 24 per do.\nOrange do. 40 per do.\nChina Beads, 60 per do.\nBlack do. 40 per do.\nBlue do. 40 per do.\nRed do. 00 per do.\nWhite do. 40 per do.\nGreen do. 35 per do.\nYellow do. 40 per do.\nCopper dutch Japan 55 S R. per do.\nDo. English in sheets 48 C. R. per do.\nDo. D. Plate 43 per do.\nCotton 18 per M.\nDo. second sort, 16 8 per do.\nCoral Paur 3 per each Sac. Weight\nMungo 1 8 Do. do.\nNom 9\nCochineal, 22 per Seer\nCoffee 35 per mau.\nCinnamon 10 per Seer.\nCloves 7 per do.\nCamphire 50 per mau.\n\nCanvas English 35 per piece.\nDo. Danish 28 per do.\nChina Dammer 3 per mau\nCountry, do. 2 per do.\nFrench Gold Thread 1 14 per each.\nDo. Silver do. 1 10 per do.\nEnglish Gold Thread 1 12 per do. do.\nDo. silver do. 1 10 per do do.\nMale Chank 1st. sort 45 per Rd.\nDo. do 2 35 per Hd.\nDo. do. 3d. 20 per do.\nDo. do. 4th 5 per do.\nFemale Chank 1st sort 35 per do.\nDo. do. 2d. 25 per. do.\nDo. do. 3d. 2 per do.\nCowries Maldivia 14 per mau.\nDo. Pattah 64 Poun per 1 Rup.\nHortaul Locknow 23 per mau.\nDo. Tubky 14 per do.\nIron Europe flate. 11 per do.\nDo. do. Bear 10 per do.\nDo. Balasor hook 6 4 per do.\nDo. Berboom hook 5 per do.\nJute 2 8 per do.\nLead 13 13 per do.\nLinseed Oil 30 per do\nMadeira Comp. f. r. 500 per pice\nTeotenague 14 8 per do\nDo. thick 13 12 per do.\nNutmegs 4 per seer\nWhite Nankeen 27 per Corge.\nBrown do. 24 per do\nPitch 40 per Barrel\nPepper, Malabar 24 per man.\nDo. Curchie 26 per do.\nPelongs 6 per piece\nPorter 120 per cask.\nRattaus Malaca 12 Ans. per Hund\nCanes 20 per do.\nRed Wood 3 10 per mau.\nSalt Coast 68 per do.\nDo. Country 88 per do.\nSandal Wood 25 per m.\nSaffron 11 peer seer.\nTea 100 per Box.\nTin Small 29 per M\nDo. Large 27 per do.\nVermillion Europe 3 4 per seer.\nWax Pegus 44 per M.\nDo. Mallacca 32 per do.b\nWhite Lead, 20 per. M.\nQuick Silver China 2 10 per seer\nMuggadooties 23 R per corge\nLump lack 20 R. per m.\nStick do. 6 do\n\nCountry Produce.\nBeetlenut 8. R. 12 per m\nBable Trees large 5 per each Tree\nGram Boot 1 4 per M.\nDo. Musselly 1 4 per do.\nCharcoal 10 per do\nChalk 7 per do.\nCummin Seed 8 per do.\nCow Tail White 120 per do.\nChunam Stone 55 per H. M\nDo. do, 50 per do. do.\nGunies 12 per H. gun.\nGhee 6 8 per M.\nDo. 12 per do.\nGurrabs 38 per piece.\nGinger 2 per m.\nJagry Lump 3 per do.\nLong Pepper 7 per do.\nCatorah Jagry 1 8 per do.\nOil mustard 5 8 per do.\nMatt 6 per H. M\nDo. Small. 4 per do.\nCoconut Oil 8 per do\nWheat 18 per do.\nDo. second 14 per do.\nDo. third 11 per do.\nPatna Opium 500 per chest\nPurneab do.\nBogllpore do. 250\nRungpore do. 250\n3 Letters Raw Silk Cossimbuzar\nSeer,\n2 Letters do. do. Radnagore\nSalt Petre 5 12\nSalt Petre 2. 5 4\nRungpore Silk,\nSugar Benares 7 8\nDo. Rungpore 7\nShell Lach 20\nTumerick 4\nTincal 20\nDo. 2d. 14\nTobac Hidgley 5\nDo. Cordhara 3\nWax Bengal, 47\nWood Oil 10\nRice 1st. sort 28 Seer per R.\nDo. 2d. 32\nDo. 3d. 36\nDo. Gargo 40\nExchange on Madras 370 A.\n100 Pagodas.\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or\nAT the Red Godown in the\nBaazar, the following A\nviz.\nSALT PORK, in Tjerces con\n50 Pieces of 6lb each.\nMESS PORK in half Tierces\ntaining 37 Pieces of 4lb each.\nHOGS FACES, containing 25 a\nHeads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best sort in\nhalf Picul each.\nOFT UGAR in Bales of 2 Maund\nRUM, in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADEIRA WINE of 4 Years\nPipes.\nTEA, best sort, in a Box con\ntwo Canisters.\nWAX CANDLES,\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nThe list of Prices may be seen\nGodown, or further particula\nfrom Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. T\nET'S.\nMarch 11,\n\nTo be Sold by Private Contr\nUPON very reasonable T\nQuantity of very fine Cl\nAlso two Budgerows one of E\nand the other of Ten Oars; L\na Quantity of fine old Madeira in\nFrench Brandy in Casks very fin\nand Orange Shrub, Just import\nParticulars enquire of Mr. Do\nthe China Baazar.\nCalcutta 26th. J\n\nALL PESON\nHAVING any Claim or\non the Estate of Mr. WIL\nTHOMSON, deceased late C\nsary of Stores at Chunar Gur\ndesired to send in their re\nClaims; and all Persons indeb\nthe said Estate are desired to pa\nrespective Debts to Mr. WH\nJACKSON, Attorney for\nWILLIAM PALMER, Admi\ntor of the Estate and effects of t\nWILLIAM THOMSON, d\non or before the fifth Day of O\nnext. Calcutta 5th August 1\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY First. and late PRINTER, to the Hon. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-09-16", "date": "1780-09-16", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-09-16/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16cGSUo0e405seaPJd8qxJZiHF4zr8KXb/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None,\n\nFrom Saturday September 9th to Saturday September 16th 1780. [No. XXXIV]\n\nFOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.\nWhitehall, Dec. 18 1779.\nExtract of a letter from Capt. Dalrymple commander of the loyal Irish Volunteers; to the Right Hon. Lord Geo. Germain, one of his Majesty's principal Secretaries of State, Received Yesterday by Lieut. Carden of the 60th regiment.\nSt. Fernando de Omoa, Oct. 21, 1779.\nYOUR Lordship would be informed, that Gen. Dalling had dispatched me to the Musquito Shore to collect a force, and that he had also sent arms; artillery and ammunition for St. George's Key, being the principal settlements of the Bay-men.\n\nOn the 27th of September, the day of our arrival at the Black River on the Musquito Shore, an advice boat came up from the Bay with certain intelligence, that the Spaniards had, on the 15th of September, taken possession of St. George's Key, having an number of armed pettiguas, and about 600 men. On this notice, having collected 60 Indians and enlisted some volunteers on the shore, we sailed in the Porcupine sloop of War with three transports, for the relief and establishment of the Bay-men. On the evening of our sailing from the Black River we fell in with Com. Luttrell, in the Charon, accompanied by the Lowestoffe and Pomona frigates, when we were informed that St. George's Key had been retaken by his Majesty's armed schooner Race-horse, and that the remaining Inhabitants with their slaves had retired to Truxillo and Rattan. I intended to have consulted the Bay-men on re-settling the Honduras, when I was informed, that his Majesty's Ships had been at the Gulph of Dulce, and not finding the register ships there, had proceeded to St. Fernando de Omoa, where they discovered them; that they had entered the Bay, where some shot were exchanged between them and the Fort, but not having a sufficient land force to attack on the shore, they were obliged to leave it. Judging this a happy opportunity of adding lustre to his Majesty's arms, I waited upon Commodore Luttrell, and offered to attack on the land side with the Indians and the detatchment of loyal Irish, if he would reinforce me with the marines and musquetry men from the ships. The Commodore agreeing in opinion that the fort might be taken by attacking by sea and land at the same time, it was accordinly determined on, and Truxillo was appointed as the rendezvous to collect the Bay-men with their slaves, where we met some people from the Musquito shore, who had been on an expedition against the register ships. The Commodore immediately had the Bay-men collected, as I suggested it, who were dispersed about the islands of Rattan and Bonnaccoa; they were formed by me into four companies, being invested with powers by Gen. Dalling for that purpose; the slaves I officered by their proprietors. With this reinforcement of 250 men, added to the loyal Irish, musquetry men from the ships, and Indians, our force amounted to upwards of 500 men. The Commodore having got in readiness at my request scaling ladders, issued 200 stand of Arms, exclusive of 70 Stand issued by me of the regimental arms and 150 sent Down by Gen. Dalling, which were intended for the Bay. We were informed by our guides that Porto Omoa was only three leagues distant; and our intention was to have marched directly on in the night to surprize and escalade the fort; but the distance proving greater then was imagined, and the roads very bad which they passed, such as I may venture to affirm no European troops ever marched before in this Climate, being obliged to march (on account of impenetrable Mangroves) out into the sea, which damaged their cartouches, and at other times through lagoons, morasses, and narrow foot-paths, over mountains rendered almost impassible from the late rains, having precipices on each side, and forced to grope our way by lights made from cabbage trees. We were not arrived within two leagues of the Fort, at day break, having lost our rear, some laying down through fatigue and others losing the line of march from the darkness of the night, and the difficulty of keeping up in paths only passable by Indians. In the morning the rear line was brought up by Capt. Carden of the 60th regiment of foot, and having refreshed the troops for two Hours, we proceeded again through passes and defiles the same as the night before.\nTo be continued.\n\nCopy of a Paragraph in a letter from Madras dated August 18th.\nWE have Glorious news from General Goddard's Army, now in possession of Poonah these accounts seem so very clear that they gain universal credit here. The General had by a Coup de main, crossed a great River, which soon after he had got well over, so swelled with rains that came down, that the enemy were obliged to remain where they were, thus having got the start he pushed forward for the Capital, the danger to which that place must be exposed, obliged the Mahrattas to pass in the best manner they could, and having got over; a large body of them attacked the General, who made them pay dearly for their rashness by killing great numbers of them. He then presented himself before Poonah, which surrendered, and he took possession, the present Rajah having escaped by a private way. So the Army have Honorably carried the 60 Laacks of Rupees stipulated and agreed upon as the price of their toil.\nWe have not yet learn'd what Officers and Men have been killed and wounded, The loss in the latter is considerable.—But while success and Victory seem to attend our forces on that side, Here are we insulted and ruined by a plundering villian, who dare not wait the approach of even a Handful of Sepoys. Last night a large body of his Cavalry were prowling about within 5 Miles of our Black Town wall nor is it in our power to prevent their executing their will. We have no Horse, and they laugh at our infantry. Lord Mac Leod, with 700 Highlanders 300 of the Company's Artillery and a Battalion of Sepoys are incamped near Pondamalee about 10 Miles off Col. Brathwait, with 400 infantry, 100 Artillery, and 3 Battalions of Sepoys are advanced from Pondicherry to near the Mount about 16 Miles off Col. Baillie with 300 Infantry, 100 Artillery, and 3 Battalions of Sepoys; are about 2 days March Northward of us. We have two Battalions of sepoy and a Battalion Europeans, within the Fort, very defective and the General Militia is going to be array'd. Thus you see we are up to the very Elbows in Military operations but this is the very bane of Commerce, Money is now buried, not in oblivion, but in the Bowels of the Earth. The Monsoon must unavoidably drive the Enemy off the Coast, but their return in January may be expected, what effect this news may have upon Hyder, we don't yet know but it is to be hoped he will change his Resolutions.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-09-16/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16cGSUo0e405seaPJd8qxJZiHF4zr8KXb/view", "text": "CALCUTTA.\nBy Letters in Town.\n\nWE are informed that Captain Bracey who was lately taken by the Niars at Tillechery, is now at Madras, having made his escape from thence in an open Boat to Totacairne, in Order to shun Hyder and his allies, who are at this present time spread all over the Carnatic.\n\nCaptain Bracey was made Prisoner soon after his landing at the above place, and the moment his Chief Officer (who was then on board) received intelligence thereof, he weighed his Anchors, made what sail he could and stood out to sea, by which means he saved the Vessel and Cargo, and preserved his own Liberty, and the Ships company's, he returned soon after to Calcutta with the Ship, which was immediately freighted by one of the Owners and dispatched to Madras, at which place it is hoped Captain Bracey will meet Her.\n\nThe good conduct and activity of th above mentioned Chief Officer, cannot be too much praised, and hope he will meet every Encouragement from those in a Merchantile line, as a just reward, for his faithful attachment to the interest of his Commander, and Owners.\n\nMonday Evening last during the heavy Rain an Old Brick House fell down near the John Baazar, by which accident a poor Bengal Man and his Wife were killed on the spot.\n\nA Correspondant has obliged us with the following List of Hyder Ally's Fleet. Guns.\n1 Ship new of 70,\n1 do. 28 late the Nathalia\n1 Grab Ship 58\n1 do. 26\n1 do. 30\n1 do. snow 20\n1 Ketch 12\n1 do. 12\n12 Galwets from 8 to 10 Guns each. } 108\n20 Vessels of war 264\n\nWe are informed that all the large ships are sheathing with Copper.\n\nDIED. At Berhampore Monday the 4th inst. Capt. Robert Stewart, of the 3d. brigade, A Gentleman much esteemed and regreted by all his Acquaintance.\n\nHIGH WATER at Calcutta from Saturday September the 16th, to Saturday September the 23d. H. M.\n16 Saturday, at 8 36\n17 Sunday, 9 24\n18 Monday, 10 12\n19 Tuesday, 11 00\n20 Wednesday, 12 48\n21 Thursday, 1 39\n22 Friday, 24\n\nTo Mr. HICKY,\nSIR,\nBy inserting in your Gazette. the following Paragraph of a Letter, lately received from a Friend at Patna.\nYou will much Oblige\nA constant Reader.\n\nTHE Trade of this City which some Years ago stood next on the commercial List to Mirzapore, is of late entirely decayed, Owing chiefly to an Order of Government, respecting the coin of the Provinces, which altho' intended for the good of the Country, Will never I am afraid, be properly enforced, on Account of the two powerful influence of the Shroff's, in all Cash transactions, they have at present the impudence (with impunity) to exact no less a Batta than 12 Per cent, betwixt the Moorshedabad Sicca Rup. issued from the Treasury, and the Patna Sicca, the specie in which all the Grain of the Province is purchased, too heavy a Tax on the most advantageous Trade and equally distressing to the Poor, who have to Purchase Rice, and the other necessaries of life for their Families.\nYours,\nHONESTUS.\n\nContinued from our Last.\n\nTHE adherents of the present Ministry may call it unconstitutional the men who enjoy those extravagant emoluments, and unmerrited pensions, may say that it is unconstitutional to be deprived of them. They may say this in holes and corners; but they dare not boldly come forward at the public meetings, and avow their assertions. Protests may be contrived, as senseless as they are impudent, by the men who are robbing the public in the present day of general despondency and distress, in their secret cabals, and they may be sent to hedge ale-houses to be signed by their needy dependants, but they dare not meet the people of England fairly, and support their claims and pretensions to those places, either by argument or proof. Perhaps you, Gentlemen, will afterwards hear of a person who possesses one of the most useless of those places; perhaps, he said he meant the Lord Lieutenant of the county, striving to obtrude an opposition to the proceedings of this day, and daring to say, that the sense of the electors was not fully contained in your resolutions. To such insignificant pretensions you know how to behave. You meet in the eyes of all the world, and declare your sense of our public situation like men and citizens.\n\nBut, perhaps, it may be said, that \"these petitions lead to anarchy and confusion.\" they do not, they lead to the contrary; they tend to prevent anarchy and confusion; they tend to prevent the fall of this empire; to restore us to harmony, order, and to peace, by vigour, exertion, and success. But say they \"this is not a time for straitening the hands of Government.\" Is this to straiten the hands of Government œconomy is giving new suplies to Government. All that can be saved from the sink of Corruption, will be applied to the service of the state, will add new strength to our arms, and enable us to maintain that unequal conflict in which we are engaged. But, say they, \"this is not a time for these complaints; this is not a time for this reformation.\" What! is not a moment of necessity the time of relief? Is not the moment when we are most hardly pressed for supplies, the moment for œconomy? undoubtedly it is. We now feel our wants; we are in need of every Aid that ingenuity can invent; we are in need of all the money that can be raised.\nTo be continued.\n\nALL PERSONS,\n\nHAving any Claims or Demands on the Estate of the late Mr. Isaac Reynous deceased Commissary of Stores at Chunargur are desired to send in their respective demands, and all Persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their respective Debts before the 1st. of November next to Mr. David Killican, Attorney for Captain Thomas Gardiner Executor of the Estate of the said Isaac Reynous deceased.\nCalcutta, 14th Sept. 1780\n\nALL PERSONS\n\nWHO have any claim upon the Estate of Captain William Davies, late of the 34th Battalion of Seapoys and Commandant of Chandernagore deceased are earnestly desired to send in their accounts immediately to Mr. Geo. Allen at Calcutta and all persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested topay their respective Debtsto the said Mr. George Allen Administrator to his Will, before November next. As he returns to England, with the ships which are to sail the begining of that Month.\n\nBy Order of the Hon'ble the GOVERNOR GENERAL and COUNCIL\n\nWILL be sold at Public Auction a Variety of old Arms and other condemned Military stores, on Monday the 25th. Inst. the Inventory and the stores may be viewed at the Auction-Room Old Play House.\nCalcutta 2d. September 1780\n\nTo be SOLD.\n\nBY Private contract, a convenient upper-roomed House consisting of three bed Rooms a Hall, and Veranda with Godowns, Cook-Room, Bottle Stables &c. &c.\n\nThe whole consisting of thirteen Cottahs of Ground and situate in the Radda baazar opposite Messrs. Guand and Wordie, shop. For further particulars please to enquire of Mr. HELESS.\n\nALL PERSONS\n\nHAVING any claim or Demand on the Estate of Capt. John Barry deceased late of the 2d. Regiment are desired to send in their respective claims: And all Persons, indebted to the Estate, are desired to pay their respective debts to Mr. Claud Alexander Attorney for Lieut. Col. Tottingham Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Capt. Barry deceased.\n\nTo be SOLD.\n\nBY Public outcry by Mr. Kiernander at Chinsura, on Wednesday the 20th of September 1780 the following viz.\n\nRed Wine, or Claret, Rhenish Wine in long Bottles, very good, light Dutch Beer, and dark do. in Pipes, Vinegar in half Leagers, white Wine, Spanish Soye the best sort, Coffee berries, White Sugar Candy in small boxes, China Ware, China Sattin, Tea, Furniture, Hams, Pickled Beef and Pork, Iron Chisseling.\n\nN. B. The samples, and musters shall be shown at the time the things will be exposed to sale.\nChinsura 16th sept. 1780\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-09-16/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16cGSUo0e405seaPJd8qxJZiHF4zr8KXb/view", "text": "By Order of the HON'BLE the GOVERNOR GENERAL and Board of Inspection.\nWILL be sold by Public Auction by Mr. WILLIAMSON at his AUCTION-ROOM, OLD-PLAY-HOUSE on Monday the 25th. day of September next ensuing, and the following days, Sunday excepted, till the whole be disposed of, condemned Ordnance stores belonging to the Company now laying at the Old-Play-House, where they may be inspected, consisting of.\n\nMuskets, Flannel,\nFuzils, Serge,\nCarbines, Gingham,\nBayonets, Bafra,\nSwords, Old Iron,\nSmall Shot, Cast Brass,\nBrass Mortars, Anvils,\nCopper Kettles, Scrapers\nGrind Stones, Axes and Bills,\nCanvas, Boilers,\nBunting, Tin Tube Boxes,\nSail Needles, Canteens,\nTwine, Cases port Fire.\nAnd a great variety of other Articles,\n\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 Per cent to be forfeited in case they do not pay for and clear out their respective Lots on or before the 25th. day of October next ensuing, as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale.\nJOHN BEBB, Sec.\nCalcutta 31st. Augst. 1780.\n\nFOR Sale by Private Contract by Mr. WILLIAMSON Ventu Master to the Hon'ble Company,\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones, set and unset.\nPearls of various Sorts, just imported, from Bussorah.\nCountry and Town Houses,\nAn Organ of 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with accompanyments.\nElegant useful and Ornamental Plate,\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers,\nOld Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles\nFrench Brandy, and French Fruits,\nWest-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nA Superb Crane Necked Europe Charriot.\nAnd a most elegant and Superb Assortment of Glass Ware, lately imported consisting of Lustres, Candelabors, Epergne, Vases, &c. compleat for a Sideboard and desert, which are open for public view at Mr. Williamson's Auction Room Old Play House.\nA Strong Bay Buggy Horse.\nA Handsome stout bay Toorkay.\nA two Feet Brass Tube Refracting and Reflecting Telescope.\n\nFor Sale By private Contract.\nA Garden situate to the Estward of the Bytah Connah, belonging to Mr. Bonefacio Rodrigues, measuring nearly three Biggahs. Any Person desirous of Purchasing the same will be pleased to apply to Mr. Williamson at his Office in the Old-Play-House, where the Title Deeds are lodged for Inspection.\n\nAt Mr. Williamson's Auction Room, Old Play House.\non Monday next the 18th Instant at 10 A. M.\nWILL be sold by public Auction the following Articles viz. Company's Old Madeira Wine, Furniture. Cossas. Mulmulls. Tanjibs. Doorias. China Silk of diff. colours, Dimmities, Bastas, Cotton Stockings, Camblet, Cossimbaazar Handkerchiefs, Quills, Europe Books, Black Silk Stockings, Carriage Harness, a Phaeton, and a great variety of other articles.\n\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 per cent to be forfeited in case they do not pay the amount of the Purchase Money and clear out their respective Lots within ten days from the day of Sale as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale.\nCalcutta 13th September, 1780\n\nNOTICE is hereby given, that on Monday next the 18th. Instant will be sold by Public Auction at Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION-ROOM OLD-PLAY-HOUSE, a Quantity of Malabar Poon Spars, for Masts and Yards, which now lay in the Nullah by Mr. WILLIAMSON'S Dwelling House.\n\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 per cent to be forfeited in case they do not pay the Amount of the Purchase Money, and clear out their respective Lots, within ten days, from the day of sale, as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a Refale.\nCalcutta 14th September 1780.\n\nBy Order of the Executors,\nOn Wednesday and Thursday next the 20th and 21st Inst.\nWILL be sold by Public Auction by Mr. WILLIAMSON at his Auction-Room Old-Play-House, sundry Effects belonging to the Estate of the late Lieut. Colonel Benjamin Wilding, consisting of,\nElegant Plate, choice collection of valuable Books by the most eminent Authors, Carriage Horses standing at Hall's Livery stables, &c. whereof a catalogue may be seen at Mr. Williamson's Office.\n\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 per cent, to be forfeited in case they do not pay the amount of the Purchase Money and clear out their respective lots as follows. Horses to be paid for and taken away within the day, and sundry other Articles within ten Days from the Day of sale, as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale.\nCalcutta 13th. september 1780.\n\nTo be Sold by Private Contract.\nUPON very reasonable Terms a Quantity of very fine Chunam. Also a Budgerow of Eighteen Oars; Likewise a Quantity of fine old Madeira in Pipes, French Brandy in Casks very fine Perry and Orange Shrub, Just imported For Particulars enquire of Mr Duncan in the China Baazar.\nCalcutta 26th. July 1780\n\nTo be SOLD.\nOn saturday the 23d. Inst.\nA Piece of Ground Lying near Mr. Lackan's Gardens containing Thirty Eight Biggahs and two Cottahs. Conditions of Sale. The Purchaser to pay down 1 Sicca Rupee to bind the Bargain, and the Money to be Paid within 15 days of the Day of sale, when the Title Deeds will be delivered, in default of Payment, to be resold on account of the Purchaser, and he to make good any Loss that may be sustain'd by a Refale, also to forfeit Twenty per cent.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nON saturday the 23d. inst. at half past Eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon, Will be Sold by public out-cry at Mr. Duncan's Auction Room in the China Baazar. two large Pattally Boats they may be seen any time before the sale by applying to Mr. Duncan at his Ware-House. The Conditions will be read at the time of Sale.\n\nTo Be SOLD.\nBY private Contract By Mr. Duncan in the China Baazar, two Charriots lately imported, also a Quantity of Supperfine long Cloth, Courfe, and fine Chintz, and Marchoys, and sundry other Articles.\nCalcutta 15th July 1780.\n\nAt Mr. DUNCAN'S AUCTION-ROOM, in the CHINA-BAAZAR.\nON Wednesday the 20th, instant will be Disposed off by public Outcry, the remaining Effects belonging to the Estate of the late Mr. John Taylor Deceased consisting of,\nHoushold Furniture, Wearing Apparel, Silver Plate, old Madeira in Pipes and Bottles, fine Cask Porter in Bottles and Casks, stationary and Millinary, And also a Quantity of Cotton Stockings, and a variety of other Articles. Conditions as usual.\n\nAt Capt. David Andersons in the China Baazar,\nOn Tuesday and Wednesday next the 19th and 20th September,\nWILL be sold by public Auction by Mr. Donald the undermentioned Europe Goods lately imported by the China Ships arrived at Madras.\nStainforth and Lascelles's,\nClaret in Chests, Cyder in Bottles,\nPorter in Bottles & in Casks, Remnants of broad Cloth with Trimmings,\nA great variety of Glass Ware, plain and with adelphie Borders, Hats of all colours both plain and with Buttons and Loops,\nShoes, Boots, Chariot and Phaeton Harnesses,\nStationary, Confectionary,\nA Choice Collection of Books, Mustard,\nCheese, Hams, Ketchup,\nCoffee and Kifmiffes Just imported from Mocha.\n\nConditions of Sale.\nFor Sicca Rupees, the Goods to be paid for and removed within 10 Days of the time of Sale, in case they are not paid for within the time stipulated they will be resold for account and at the Expence of the first Purchaser.\nThe Sale to begin at 10 o'Clock.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-09-16/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16cGSUo0e405seaPJd8qxJZiHF4zr8KXb/view", "text": "**POET's CORNER**\n\nA Sudden Thought.\nBy a LADY.\n\nA Conquest great by well plan'd escalade,\nJust strikes my thought, which lately has been made,\nWith so much Judgment and with so much Art\nMust strike deep in every generous Heart.\n\nFor what can more promote the public good,\nThan Warlike deeds with little loss of Blood.\nSo famed a fort, as Gualier has e'er been\nSubdued, loss wounded, only just fourteen.\n\nPOPHAM the act must ever hand you down,\nA Soldier valiant, born to gain renown.\nAnd easterns tales in future ages tell\nAstonished listners how the Fortres, fell.\n\nThe Deceivor's deceived.\n\nDAMON, a Youth in Surry bred,\nArch, whimmy, gay, to London came,\nAnd took it in his giddy Head;\nDisguis'd, to figure as a Dame;\nCynthia, as giddy full as he,\nA manly martial Garb put on;\nAnd, Yorkshire-bred, with Soul of Glee,\nA buckish, smart-drest ranger shone.\n\nThey met, and with each other struck,\nThe same droll Scheme each Rattle laid;\nHe—Cynthia thought a Brother Buck;\nShe—Damon thought a Sister Maid.\n\nDeceivers both, and both deceiv'd,\nAn Assignation follow'd strait;\nA Bagnio snug the Guests receiv'd,\nFit Scene for friendly Tete-a-tetes.\n\nThe Bed prepared, the roguish Pair,\nFull of the cheat they aim'd to play,\nQuick to the destier Spot repair,\nWhere, laughing, both the Wantons lay.\n\nBut soon poor Cynthia found the Truth!\nWhat Fears her flutt'ring Soul possest!\nWhile all enraptur'd was the Youth,\nWith unexpected Treasures blest.\n\nThe Morn arriv'd, so pleas'd were both,\nThey instant to the Alter sped;\nWhere happy they exchang'd their Troth,\nAnd Hands and Hearts united, wed.\n\nAnd Cynthia blest the happy Day\nWhen first a youthful Buck she shone;\nNor Damon less, when wildly gay,\nHe magic Petticoats put on.\n\nYet oh! be cautious how ye're found,\nYe Maidens fair, in Garb of Buck;\nFor 'tis to One a Thousand Pounds,\nYe stumble not on Cynthia's Luck.\n\n**CALCUTTA,** Printed by **J. A. HICKY** First, and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n\n***\n\n**SCHEME for a LOTTERY.**\n\nMR. BAKER, takes the Liberty to Submit the following plan to the Public not from any wish of deriving more then the fair and equitable val'ue of his Estate, but in Order that a property which he has acquired in India may not by reason of any tempory Exigency be sold to loss.\n\nMr. Baker is further impelled to take this step from more powerful enducements, having an only Daughter to send to Europe for Education, and wishing also to pay off a mortgage amounting to about Sixteen thousand Rupees. These are his true and only motives, and he will esteem himself infinitely obliged to every Subscriber who does him the favour to Countenance the Plan.\n\n**LOTTERY of ESTATES.**\n\nWherein are five valuable Prizes and the Number of Tickets 224. each Ticket 150 Rupees and to be divided into Halves and Quarters at the request of the subscribers. The Particulars of the Prizes are as follows,\n1st. Prize an upper Roomed House with a Large compound and every other Conveniency situated near the Loll baazar opposite Mr. LEBLANE'S Valued at. S. R. 14000,\n2d. Prize a piece of Ground consisting of two Biggahs more or less whereon are two Brick buildings a large Tank with Fish, fruit Trees and several kinds of Vegetables situated behind Mr. Carmichaels Houses in the Loll Baazar Valued at. 8000;\n3d. Prize a piece of Ground of twenty two Cottahs more or Less Valued at. 3000,\n4th Prize a Piece of Ground of Eighteen Cottahs more or less valued at. 2600\n5th Prize a large Garden on the other side of the River consisting of near Forty Biggahs with two Brick buildings a Bungalow Terrased and raised, about two or three hundred of good large Mangoe, Jack, Coco-a-nut, and other fruit Trees a Tank with Fish. Pleasantly situated on the Banks of the River where the Bear has no Effect, almost opposite the Armenian Church Valued at 6000\nS R. 33600\nNotice will be given in the Bengal Gazette of the time and place where the Lottery will be drawn.\nTickets may be had at Mr. Schultz's at Mr. Andrews's at the Library, and at Mr. Nicolas at the Harmonic.\n\n**Medicine Chests to be Sold a few.**\n\nELEGANTLY and completely fitted for private Families or Camp.\nALSO\nA Quantity of fine Glauber Salts and Magnesia apply to Mr. Stephen Fivey near the Court House.\n\n**To be SOLD.**\n\nBY private Sale a quantity of Corah Hydes just arrived, for Particulars inquire of Messrs. Watts and Pugh.\nCalcutta 29th. August 1780.\n\n***\n\n**TIMBERS.**\n\nTO be Sold—a large Quantity of very fine Saul and Sissa. Enquire of Messrs. WATTS and PUGH Agents in Calcutta.\n\n**To be SOLD**\n\nA PAIR of Carriage Horses, a Charriot in good repair with Harness, and a Phaeton. Enquire of Mr. Stephen Fivey also a pleasant Sloop.\n\n**To the LADIES.**\n\nFOR Sale. Millinary, newly imported, Laces, English Silks, Gentlemen's Ruffles, Cambrick, Cotton Stockings, Ladies Shoes and other useful and Ornamental Articles at Mrs. Sharps, near Captain Nuns.\n\n**GREY HORSES**\n**To be SOLD.**\n\nA PAIR of beautiful large Toorkeys, just brought down from Locknow fit for a Carriage. Enquire at Mr. Stephen Fivey's near the Court-House.\n\n**SASSAFRAS WOOD.**\n\nTO be sold a quantity of this Medical Wood. Enquire at the Printing Office.\n\n**To be SOLD.**\n\nTWO Pair of HORSES, a Charriot and Phaeton Harness, &c. enquire as above.\n\n**ALL PERSONS.**\n\nWHO have any legal claims or Demands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew Hiernle deceased former intrims Chief of the Danish settlement at Fredericnagore in Bengal and his surviving Widow, are hereby required to send in their Respective claims, all Persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. J. Borgen Judge of the superior Court of Judicature at Tranquebar, and Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Mr. Andrew Hiernle deceased, on or before the expiration of a Year and a Day from this Date the 19th August 1780.\n\n**To be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail.**\n\nAT the Red Godown in the Radah Baazar, the following Articles viz.\nSALT PORK, in Tierces containing 50 Pieces of 6lb each.\nMess Pork in half Tierces; containing 37 Pieces of 4lb each.\nHOGS FACES, containing 25 and 30 Heads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best sort in Tubs of half Picul each.\nSOFT SUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds each.\nRUM; in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADEIRA WINE of 4 Years Old in Pipes.\nTEA, best sort, in a Box containing two Canisters.\nWAX CANDLES,\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars had from Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. TOUROUSSET'S.\nMarch 11, 1780.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-09-23", "date": "1780-09-23", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-09-23/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16XO0j4VEGt8LDsIdPFOAY_B_PH1wIySc/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday September 16th to Saturday September 23d. 1780. [No. XXXV]\n\nFOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.\nAccount of the Proceedings of his Majesty's\nShip, Experiment, commanded by Sir\nJames Wallace.\n\nSEPTEMBER, 13th.\n1779. Strong Gales and\ncloudy Weather with\nRain, close reefed the\nmain and fore top Sails,\nConvoy in company.\n14th. strong Gales and\nheavy squalls of Wind, three Sail in\ncompany.\n15th. Very heavey Gales and squaly\nWeather. at 3 P. M. brought too with\nthe main and fore stay sail, as did the\nthree sail in sight. The Ship made a\ngreat deal of Water; All hands employed\nat the Pumps, and could not\nget an Inch on the Ship; the Water\nover the Ground Tier in the hold, the\nShip gaining on Us and laying much\ndown, trial to wear, She would not\nwear, cut away the Mizin Mast, and\nwore Ship, at 9 P. M. all hands employed\nat the Pumps, and gained on\nher two feet Water, and got the Water\noff the Ground Tier, at ten,\nbrought too, shipped a good deal of\nWater, all Pumps going, Ship still\ngaining on Us. At 12 got Hammocks\nin the fore shrouds, by which means\nwe Wore Ship and brought her too on\nthe Starboard tack; the Gale still encreasing\nblew away the fore and main\nTop masts, and carried away the fore\nYard about 2 A. M. At 3 A. M.\ncarried away the Main Mast, about 20\nfeet above the deck, cut away the\nWreck, and threw the Quarter deck\nGuns overboard, and got a launch on\nthe Ship, At 8, carried away the fore\nmast, and Bowsprit, cut away the\nWreck, together with the small bower\nsheet and kedge Anchors, being foul\nof the Wreck, all hands being still at\nthe Pumps, and a great deal of Water\nin the hold, she seemingly Water logged,\non which We threw two of the\nmain deck Guns overboard. At 11 A.\nM. three feet Water in the hold, at\nNoon, found the Ship give way very\nmuch, the standards breaking, and the\ndecks opening, and great Quantity's\nof Water coming down, the Ship being\nfull, the shot Lockers broke open\nin the hold, the shot fell into the\nPump well, and choaked the Pumps,\nall hands employed in throwing the\nshot into the hold and Pumping.\n16th. first part very strong Gales,\nand a very heavy sea, still shipping a\ngood deal of Water, found the Rudder\nsprung in the head, at 3 P. M. got a\nLaunch on the Ship, our Ships company\ngreatly fatigued, at 6 P. M. the\nGale began to moderate, kept the\nShip clear with the Chain Pumps, at\nmidnight moderate Weather, at 6\no'Clock A. M. got up a Jury fore mast\nand got the ship before the Wind,\nnone of the Convoy in sight.\n17th. Moderate and cloudy Weather,\nemployed in Rigging the Jury\nMast, the sea much fallen.\n18th. Light breeze, and fair Weather,\nRigged a Jury Mast and top gallant\nMast upon it, Rigged the main\ntop Mast, for a Jury fore Mast, and a\ntop gallant Mast upon it.\n19th. Light Airs and cloudy, bent\nthe top sails for courses and the top\nGallant sails for top-sails.\n20th. from the 20th to 24th nothing\nremarkable.\n24th. At 4, A. M. spoke a Cartel\nfrom New Providence to Charlestown\nwith 65 Prisoners on board, Hinton\nhead bearing W. N. W. The Cartel\ninformed us of having seen 20 sail under\nHinton Head and seemingly large ships,\nWe wore ship and stood to the southward\nQuarter past four Wind N. W.\nsaw three large ships in the S. W.\nQuarter; wore and made all the sail\nwe could from them steering N. E. at\nfive found them in chace of us and\nsaw two sail to the Westward bearing\ndown upon us turned all hands to Quarters\nat 8 they hoisted french Colours\nand the Sagittaire coming very close upon\nus she brought too and gave us two\nbroadsides. We then drove from her,\nbut few of her shot reached us, got up\na larger fore yard and sail, and made all\nthe sail we could from them, the sagittaire\nwore and made sail after us again\nhalf past eight got within half\nGun shot of us; we hoisted our colours\nand came to action with her, during\nwhich time all the other ships came up\nnigh to us, We continued the action\n75 Minutes, the sagittaire bore down\nupon us under Our stern, and two of\nthe other Ships being within gun shot\nof us we struck our colours, having\nneither Masts or sail to command our\nship; the ships coming up were two 74rs.\nand two frigates, the sagittaire 54 Guns.\nSir James Wallace is now in France.\n\nContinued from our Last.\nTHE Indians skirmishing along\nthe paths. We had taken two\nlook-outs, from which some of the soldiers\nescaped and carried intelligence\nthat an enemy was advancing, and, as\nthey had seen our squadron the night\nbefore, and the Musquito crafts. imagined\nthat Indians (only) landed from them,\nwere the enemy on shore, not thinking\nthat Europeans would undertake such a\nmarch; and in order to favour this\ndeception, the Indians were advanced\nin front and dislodged them from their\nlook-outs, which prevented them from\noccupying the defiles and passes, until\nwe arrived near the town, where they\nhad placed an ambuscade. The Indians\nwho are extreamly sharp as scouts, perceived\nthem; they represented that the\nSpaniards were drawn up in force. A\ndisposition of attack was immediately\nframed for the loyal Irish and marines\nto force the pass in front in column,\nand to advance rapidly with the grenadiers\nmarch, supported by the second\nline drawn up, and the Pomona's musquetry\nmen of the first line, were detatched\nto gain a hill on the left, covered\nwith wood, which commanded\nthe pass; these orders being instantly\nexecuted, the defile was forced. We\nreceived a scattering, ill directed fire\nfrom 50 or 60 Spaniards, which killed\none soldier only of the loyal Irish, and\nwounded a marine; and so great was\nthe panic, that they fled on all quarters\nto the fort, woods, and town, evacuating\nthe governor's house, built with battlements,\nand terrassed on the top, a post,\nwhich if defended by 20 British regulars,\nwould have stopped our whole force.\nThe gaining this hill, and that which\nthe Pomona's men had ascended, gave\nus an entire view of the fort Commanding\nit and the town in the bottom, the fort\ndistant half a mile and the town close\nunder the hill The skirmishing continued\nfrom the town, and galled us a little;\nbeing unwilling to set fire to it, I desisted\nupwards of an hour; but finding that I\ncould not permit an enemy on my flank,\nthe town forming a crescent under the\nhill. orders were given for its being\nconsumed, which were carryed into\nexecution, the inhabitants flying to\nthe fort and the woods: the property\nconsumed in the town was estimated at\n100,000 piastres. The squadron came\ninto the bay while the town was in\nflames; and supposing it a proper time\nto batter the fort, went in a-breast of\nit. A diversion was made by the land\nforces in their favour from the hill.\nThe scaling ladders were carried by the\nHonduras fuziliers, but their eagerness\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-09-23/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16XO0j4VEGt8LDsIdPFOAY_B_PH1wIySc/view", "text": "in skirmishing made them\ndrop the ladders, and hasten to get up\nto the head of the column; which pre-\nvented the land forces from co-operating\nwith the squadron (by storming) so\nheartily that day as could have been\nwished.\n\nThe Lowestoffe having got a-ground,\nand the other ships, as I imagined,\nobserving the signal was displayed that\nthe land forces could not co-operate,\ndesisted firing. The Lowestoffe was\nmuch damaged but got off.\n\nThe day following we passed in skir-\nmishing, in securing the roads round\nthe fort, and driving in cattle for the\nland forces. On the 19th the squadron\nlanded some guns to the westward; 2\nfour pounders were got up that night,\nand a battery was immediately opened\non them.\n\nThis battery incommoded them\nmuch, but never could have made any\nimpression on the walls of the parapet,\nas they were 18 feet thick.\n\nThe Spaniards pointed that evening\nthree more guns towards the land side,\nand in the morning dismounted one of\nours. Observing there were some houses\nnear the fort, which the spaniards had\nneglected to burn, parties of marines,\nbay-men, and Indians occupied them,\nand kept up so incessant a fire on the\nembrazures of the fort, that the span-\niards fire from the Guns, were often\nsilenced for hours, and we observed them\nthrowing over the dead This day six\nmore guns were got up by the seamen\nand bay men, one of which Gen. Dal-\nling had sent for the bay men, 3 others\nbeing unfortunately swamped coming\non shore: Capt. Carden opened a bat-\ntery of 4 six-pounders from the hill\nwhich the Pomona's men had gained\nin the first skirmish at the defile, which\nalso commanded the fort.\n\nForeseeing, that by a siege of this\nnature, before approaches could be\nmade in a regular way, and a breach\neffected, a vast train of artillery would\nbe required, and a length of time, af-\nter which we would be obliged to\nstorm, having also the enemy in our\nrear all round; and having maturely\nweighed all these circumstances, and\nthe disadvantage inevitably attending a\nsiege, it was therefore determined to\nescalade the fort, as the ditch was\nfound to be dry.\nTo be continued.\n\nContinued from our Last.\n\nTHIS would indeed be an unjustifia-\nble measure if we were contriving\nhow to burthen the people with more tax-\nes, but we are contriving to supply the\nwants and necessities of the State, not by\nadditional impositions on the people, but\nby frugal application of what we already\npossess. But say they, \"this is a reform\noriginating from men who never attemp-\nted it themselves when they possessed the\npower; Whigs as well as Tories have\nbeen equally guilty.\" In this charge\nthere is some foundation, but no argu-\nment. True the calamity has advanced\nto this moment unredressed, but till\nthis moment it was never so loudly felt,\nnor so clearly understood. The calami-\nty was never so enormous it was never\nbefore carried to such a height. When\nsuccess crowns every effort of a state, and\nwhen conquest makes the People glori-\nous and happy, they are not apt to en-\n\nquire into the expenditure of the public\nmoney; they give with pleasure be-\ncause what they give though it may not\nbe spent with œconomy, yet procures\nthem new territory and renown.\n\nBut when defeat, shame, and dismay\npursues them in every quarter; when\ntheir efforts grow weak and languid, in\nproportion as their expences increase,\nthey are led by curiosity, as well as con-\ncern to enquire into the expenditure of\nthe public Money. It is however\nindecent in them to charge the character\nof the ever memorable Earl of Chatham\nwith the only blemish that can be dis-\ncovered in his character, without at the\nsame time associating with his extrava-\ngance, his Wisdom, his exertions, and\nabove all, his success.\n\nBut this is the manner in which the\npresent administration and their friends\ndefend themselves. In former times,\nwhen a minister was attacked, his friends\nused to defend him by enumerating the\nmerits he possessed, but now the friends\n(or rather the adherents, for friends\nthey have none) of the present ministry,\nabandon that Ground: they attempt\nnot to say that they are wise, capable,\nvirtuous, zealous or vigiliant, they give\nthem up to the accusations of the\npeople, but still they exclaim, their\nenemies are as bad. On this they rest\nall their defence, and thus they endea-\nvour to blacken human nature, to\nthrow calumny on Mankind in general,\nand in the consciousness of their own\ndeformity, to reduce all others to their\nown standard.\n\nHaving said so much, the honourable\nGentleman observed, he would but add\na few words on the necessity of national\nexertion at this moment. The people\nknew well the origin of monarchy.\nIt was the price which gratitude indu-\nced nations to pay to Men of extraor-\ndinary heroism and virtue, for securing\nthem from slavery, from extending, or\nfor planting and establishing their\nfame, or for either eminent actions of\na familiar nature. This was the string\nfrom which kingly authority in general\nwas derived; and what gratitude at\nfirst produced, prescription, habit, hap-\npiness in some instances, and weakness\nin others continued and maintained.\nNations were excused who conferred\nroyalty on the man who gave them\nempire: but what would that people\nsuffer in the annals of virtue, who per-\nmitted themselves to be enslaved in a\nreign not immortalized by enterprise\nand glory? They would have nothing\nto plead in their excuse but tameness,\nservility and corruption. If the value\nof liberty was unknown; if its nature\nwas neither defined nor understood,\nthey would have ignorance to plead in\ntheir favour, and they would be pitied,\nnor contemned. but having every ad-\nvantage of information and science li-\nberality, and the sense of its worth;\nnay, having the example before their\neyes of what manly resistance would\nproduce, they would be universally\ndetested, and infamy would be added\nto ruin.\n\nNothing but the determined resolu-\ntion of the people, the temperate and\nfirm decisions of Englishmen, united\nin one plan, and pressing to one point,\ncould save them. Thus united, thus\nexerting themselves, no Prince how-\never obstinate, no Parliament however\nvenal, could oppose or resist them. If\n\nthey called to mind the treatment they\nhad received, the manner in which\nthey had been loaded with taxes, while\nin the midst of public calamity and\npublic want, the revenue of the Sove-\nreign was increased with 100,000l. a\nyear, and he was the only person whose\nestate was not to suffer from the blun-\nders and the incapacity of his ministers.\nIf they called to mind this, they would\nknow that from such a Ministry no-\nthing was to be expected but misery\nand ruin. The people must be the\nMinisters of their own deliverance, and\nthe road to it was open. They saw\nfrom the effect of manly resolution.\nTheir brethren in America, and their\nbrethren in Ireland, had taught them\nhow to act when bad men forced them\nto feel. Are we not born from the\nsame original? Are we not possessed of\nequal veneration for our lives and liber-\nties? Does not the blood flow as freely\nin our veins? Have we not like them\nreceived Educations that inspire us\nwith a contempt of life, when freedom\nis in danger. Have not our Fathers,\nas well as theirs, fought and bled for\ntheir rights, and transmitted them to\nus in sacred confidence? And shall not\nwe then be equally ready in the mo-\nment of alarm to maintain that freedom\nin which we were born? Shall the\nheart of the empire be tame and lifeless\nwhen the limbs are in activity and mo-\ntion? NO. He did not fear it. He\ndid not fear that corruption had exten-\nded its enervations so far as to weaken\nthe sinews, or destroy the sensibility of\nthe body of the people.\n\nLet them not, says he, be deterred\nby the word ASSOCIATION. There is\nnothing unconstitutional in the term.\nLet them recollect the nature of the\nassociation that took place on the pro-\nsecution of his friend on his right hand\n(Mr. Wilkes) and the event, and as-\nsure themselves, that with associations\nthey had it always in their power to\nmaintain the independence in which\nthey were born, and to compel the bo-\ndy whom they had intrusted with their\nrights, to do them Justice; but with-\nout association they must fall a sacri-\nfice to that corruption which had given\nthe Crown an influence unknown to\nany former period in our history. Per-\nmit this influence to encrease, and the\ncountry will be enslaved; destroy it,\nand the English constitution could ne-\nver be overthrown.\n\nThis speech was recived by the nu-\nmerous assembly with repeated shouts\nof acclamation and applause. It was\nsome time before the necessary silence\nwas recovered, owing to the deep\nfelt and vehement expressions of the\naudience, quickened and impelled by\nthe powerful eloquence of the Gentle-\nman who had just addressed them.\nWhen silence was recovered\n\nA N E C D O T E.\n\nTHE last War, Lord Howe was\nsuddenly wakened from his\nSleep by an Officer, who, in fright\ntold him the Ship was on Fire close\nto the Powder-Room: His Lordship\ncooly replied, \"If so, Sir, we shall\nvery soon know it.\" Some Minutes\nafterwards, the Lieutenant returned,\nand told his Lordship he had no occa-\nsion to be afraid, for the Fire was\nextinguished. \"Afraid! (replied his\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-09-23/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16XO0j4VEGt8LDsIdPFOAY_B_PH1wIySc/view", "text": "hastily) what do you mean by Sir?\" I never was afraid in my Life!\n\nA few Days since died, Mr. Edward Pardon, formerly of Trinity-College, Dublin; he was well known from a Variety of Translations, Compilations, &c. The following Extempore was written on his Death by a Correspondent:\nHere lies poor Ned Pardon, from Misery freed,\nWho long was a Bookseller's Hack.\nHe led such a damnable Life in this World,\nI don't think he'll ever come back.\n\nWhen Major Morrison, the Mogul's Ambassador arrived in England, the Officers of the Custom-House insisted upon searching his Baggage but the Major strongly remonstrated upon the impropriety of the Measure, insisting that as Plenipotentiary from a sovereign Prince; his Baggage ought to be exempt from all inspection. The better to preserve the Contents sacred from the knowing Eyes of these Officers, the Major instead of his Majesty's Broad A. clapped the Great Mogul's Broad Seal upon the Cargo of his Luggage, and the Major has at least this Advantage, that no Person besides himself, can decypher the Meaning of the Inscription.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nCALCUTTA.\nLOST near the Barrowbullah head a Large Dutch Ship from Europe, name unknown, seven of the Crew perished.\n\nIt has been reported but not yet confirmed that one of his Majesty's Frigates from Madras was arrived at Ingalie.\n\nWe are informed that in consequence of a most malevolent report being propagated by some ill disposed person, or persons now in the settlement reflecting on and staining the Credit of a very reputable Merchant, and that Actions in consequence were actually commenced Yesterday against the Author, or Authors, and no doubt but very heavy damages will be recovered, which we would hope, will in future prove a seasonable hint to a Certain body of Gentlemen in this City how they indulge so Malignant and detestable a humour.\n\nThe Banyan of a Merchant in Calcutta is fled to Serampore, having embezzled 25000 Rupees of his Master's Money it is to be hoped that the Governor of Serampore will deliver him up, as the protecting of such a villain would disgrace the colours of any Christian Nation in the world.\n\nA similar case to the above happened in England about fourteen Years ago, one Rice a Broker, on change fled to France. with the greatest part of a Lady's fortune with which she had entrusted him, but on application being made to the King of France and the nature of the case laid before him, he gave orders that Rice, should be delivered up, which was accordingly done, and he was executed at Tyburn.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nARRIVALS.\nThursday last the Duke of Portland, Sutton from Madras.\n\nBIRTH.] The Wife of W. Haverkam, Esq; of a Daughter, at his Garden at Chinsura.\n\nHIGH WATER at Calcutta from Saturday September the 23d. to Saturday September the 30th. H. M.\n23 Saturday, at 2 12\n24 Sunday, 3 00\n25 Monday, 3 48\n26 Tuesday, 4 36\n27 Wednesday, 5 24\n28 Thursday, 6 12\n29 Friday, 7 00\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nDEATH.\nOn the 18th. Inst. departed this Life Cha. Malortie Esq; a Gentleman much esteemed, and whose loss is much lamented by his numerous and genteel acquaintance.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nALL PERSONS.\nHAVING any claim or Demand on the Estate of Capt. W. Barry deceased late of the 2d. Regiment are desired to send in their respective claims: And all Persons, indebted to the Estate, are desired to pay their respective debts to Mr. Claud Alexander Attorney for Lieut. Col. Tottingham, Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Capt. Barry deceased.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nTo Be SOLD.\nBY private Contract By Mr. Duncan in the China Baazar, two Charriots lately imported, also a Quantity of Superfine long Cloth, Cource, and fine Chintz, and Madapoys, and sundry other Articles.\nCalcutta 15th July 1780.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nTo be SOLD.\nBY Private contract at Mr. Duncan's Auction Room in the China Baazar, A large Quantity of Taffaties of Different Colours, Bandanna Handkerchiefs; Cossimbuzar Raw Silk, A Quantity of Pearls, large, and small, fit for the Europe Market, and many other Articles.—Also a Quantity of Bombay Black wood Cotts large and small, and Shades stands, imported by the Ship Freemason Capt Williams.\nCalcutta 21st September 1780.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nAt Mr. DUNCAN'S\nAUCTION-ROOM.\nIN the China-Baazar, on Wednesday the 27th Instant at 10 o'Clock in the forenoon, will be sold by Public Outcry a Quantity of fine Patna Opium. The Conditions will be read at the time of sale.\nN. B. Should any Person have Occasion to purchase any part of the above Opium by private Contract may be informed of the Terms by applying to Mr. Duncan at his Ware-House.\nCalcutta the 18th September 1780.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nFOR Sale by Private Contract by Mr. WILLIAMSON Vendu Master to the Hon'ble Company.\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones, set and unset.\nPearls of various Sorts. just imported, from Bussorah.\nCountry and Town Houses,\nAn Organ of 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with accompanyments.\nElegant useful and Ornamental Plate,\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers,\nOld Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles\nFrench Brandy, and French Fruits,\nWest-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nA Superb Crane Necked Europe Charriot.\nA most elegant and Superb Assortment of Glass Ware, lately imported consisting of Lustres, Candelabors, Epergne, Vases, &c. compleat for a Sideboard and dessert, which are open for public view at Mr. Williamson's Auction Room Old Play House.\nA Strong Bay Buggy Horse.\nA Handsome stout bay Toorkey.\nA two Feet Brass Tube Refracting and Reflecting Telescope.\nAnd a quantity of Malabar Poon spars, for Masts and Yards, which lay in Mr. WILLIAMSON's Nullah.\nCalcutta 2d. September 1780.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nTo be SOLD.\nAT Public sale by the Sheriff of Calcutta, at the Court-House; on Tuesday the 3d. day of October next. The Dwelling House and Premises, situated and being in the Post Office street; lately occupied and possessed by Thomas Motte Esq;— And also that Dwelling House and Premises situated to the South West of the house aforesaid on the same side of the Post Office street, now or lately in the Tenure or Occupation of Mr. Chalmers, in or towards satisfaction of the Mortgage thereon made and executed to Henry Grant Esq; for C. R. 40,000.\nThe Title Deeds will be produced and shown by Mr. Grant at the time of sale.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nAt Capt. David Andersons in the Radda Baazar,\nOn Tuesday next the 26th of Sept.\nWILL be sold by public Auction by Mr. Donald the undermentioned Europe Goods lately imported by the China Ships arrived at Madras.\nStainforth and Lascelles's,\nClaret in Chefts, | Cyder in Bottles,\nPorter in Bottles & in Casks, | Remnants of broad Cloth with Trimings,\nA great variety of Glass Ware, plain and with adelphi Borders, | Hats of all colours both plain and with Buttons and Loops,\nShoes, Boots, Stationary, | Chariot and Phaeton Harnesses,\nA Choice Collection of Books, | Confectionary,\nCheese, Hams, | Mustard,\nCoffee and Kismisses Just imported from Mocha. | Ketchup,\nConditions of Sale.\nFor Sicca Rupees, the Goods to be paid for and removed within 10 Days of the time of Sale, in case they are not paid for within the time stipulated they will be resold for account and at the Expence of the first Purchaser.\nThe Sale to begin at 10 o'Clock.\n\nTo be Sold by Private Contract.\nUPON very reasonable Terms a Quantity of very fine Chunam; Also a Budgerow of Eighteen Oars; Likewise a Quantity of fine old Madeira in Pipes, French Brandy in Casks very fine Perry and Orange Shrub, Just imported For Particulars enquire of Mr. Duncan in the China Baazar.\nCalcutta 28th. July 1780.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-09-23/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16XO0j4VEGt8LDsIdPFOAY_B_PH1wIySc/view", "text": "POET'S CORNER\nA PICTURE of SLANDER,\n\nWHAT mortal but Slander, that serpent, hath stung,\nWhose teeth are sharp arrows, a razor her tongue?\nThe rank poison of asps her livid lip loads,\nThe rattle of snakes, with the spittle of toads;\nHer throat is an open sepulchre, her legs\nSet hatching of vipers and cockatrice eggs;\nHer sting is a scorpion's, like a hyena she'll cry,\nWith the ear of an adder, a basilisk's eye;\nThe mouth of a monkey, the hug of a bear,\nThe head of a parrot, the chat of a hare;\nThe wings of a magpye, the snout of a hog,\nThe feet of a mole, and the tail of a dog;\nHer claw is a Tiger's, her forehead is brass,\nWith the hiss of a Goose, and the bray of an Ass.\n\nSCHEME for a LOTTERY.\n\nMR. BAKER, takes the Liberty to Submit the following plan to the Public not from any wish of deriving more then the fair and equitable value of his Estate, but in Order that a property which he has acquired in India may not by reason of any tempory Exigency be sold to loss.\nMr. Baker is further impelled to take this step from more powerful enducements, having an only Daughter to send to Europe for Education, and wishing also to pay off a mortgage amounting to about Sixteen thousand Rupees. These are his true and only motives, and he will esteem himself infinitely obliged to every Subscriber who does him the favour to Countenance the Plan.\nLOTTERY of ESTATES. Wherein are five valuable Prizes and the Number of Tickets 224. each Ticket 150 Rupees and to be divided into Halves and Quarters at the request of the subscribers. The Particulars of the Prizes are as follows.\n1st. Prize an upper Roomed House with a Large compound and every other Conveniency situated near the Loll baazar opposite Mr. LEBLANE'S Valued at, - S. R. 14000,\n2d. Prize a piece of Ground consisting of two Biggahs more or less whereon are two Brick buildings a large Tank with Fish, fruit Trees and several kinds of Vegetables situated baazar viz. amichaels Houses in the Loll Baazar Valued at, - - - 8000,\n3d. Prize a piece of Ground of twenty two Cottahs more or Less Valued at, - - 3000,\n4th Prize a Piece of Ground of Eighteen Cottahs more or less valued at, - - - 2600\n5th Prize a large Garden on the other\n\nside of the River consisting of near forty Biggahs with two Brick buildings a Bungalow Terrased and raised, about two or three hundred of good large Mangoe, Jack, Coco-a-nut, and other fruit Trees a Tank with Fish. Pleasantly situated on the Banks of the River where the Boar has no Effect, almost opposite the Armenian Church Valued at - - - 6000\nS R. 33600\nNotice will be given in the Bengal Gazette of the time and place where the Lottery will be drawn.\nTickets may be had at Mr. Schultz's at Mr. Andrews's at the Library, and at Mr. Nicolas at the Harmonic.\n\nBy Order of the HON'BLE the GOVERNOR GENERAL and Board of Inspection.\n\nWILL be sold by Public Auction by Mr. WILLIAMSON at his AUCTION-ROOM, OLD-PLAY-HOUSE on Monday the 25th. day of September next ensuing, and the following days, Sunday excepted, till the whole be disposed of, condemned Ordnance stores belonging to the Company now laying at the Old-Play-House, where they may be inspected, consisting of.\nMuskets, Fuzils, Carbines, Bayonets, Swords, Small Shot, Brass Mortars, Copper Kettles, Grind Stones, Canvas, Bunting, Sail Needles Twine, Scissars, Flannel, Serge, Gingham, Basta, Old Iron, Cast Brass, Anvils, Scrapers Axes and Bills, Boilers, Tin Tube Boxes, Canteens, Cases port Fin, And a great variety of other Articles.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 Per cent to be forfeited in case they do not pay for and clear out their respective Lots on or before the 25th. day of october next ensuing, as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a Resale.\nJOHN BEBB, Sec.\nCalcutta 31st. August 1780.\n\nFor Sale By private Contract.\n\nA Garden situate to the Eastward of the Bytah Connah, belonging to Mr. Bonefacio Rodregues, measuring nearly three Biggahs. Any Person desirous of Purchasing the same will be pleased to apply to Mr. Williamson at his Office in the Old-Play-House, where the Title Deeds are lodged for Inspection.\n\nALL PERSONS.\n\nWHO have any legal claims or Demands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew Hierny'e deceased former intearims hief of the Danish settlement, at Fredericnagore in Bengal and his surviving Widow, are hereby requested\n\nto send in their Respective claims and all Persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. J. Borgen Judge of the inferior Court of Judicature at Tranquebar, and Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Mr. Andrew Hierny'e deceased, on or before the Expiration of a Year and a Day from this Date the 19th August 1780.\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail\nAT the Red Godown in the Radda Baazar, the following Articles viz.\nSALT PORK, in Tierces containing 50 Pieces of 6lb each.\nMESS PORK in half Tierces, containing 37 Pieces of 4lb each.\nHOGS FACES, containing 25 and half Heads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best sort in Tubs of half Picul each.\nSOFT SUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds.\nRUM, in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADEIRA WINE of 4 Years Old, in Pipes.\nTEA, best sort, in a Box containing two Canisters.\nWAX CANDLES,\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars had from Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. TOUCHET'S. March 11, 1780.\n\nALL PERSONS.\n\nHAving any Claims or Demands on the Estate of the late Mr. Isaac Reynous deceased Commissary of Stores at Chunargur are desired to send in their respective demands, and all Persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their respective Debts before the 1st. of November next to Mr. David Killican, Attorney for Captain Thomas Gardiner Executor of the Estate of the said Isaac Reynous deceased.\nCalcutta, 14th Sept. 1780\n\nALL PERSONS\n\nWHO have any claim upon the Estate of Captain William Davies, late of the 34th Battalion of Seapoys and Commandant at Chandernagore deceased are earnestly desired to send in their accounts immediately to Mr. Geo. Allen at Calcutta and all persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested topay their respective Debtsto the said Mr. George Allen Administrator to his Will, before November next. As he returns to England, with the ships which are to sail the begining of that Month.\n\nTo be SOLD.,\n\nBY Private contract, a convenient upper-roomed House consisting of three bed Rooms a Hall, and Veranda with Godowns, Cook-Room, Horse Stables &c. &c.\nThe whole consisting of thirteen Cottahs of Ground and situate in the Radda baazar opposite Messrs. Guthrie and Wordie, shop. For further particulars please to enquire of Mr. HELESS.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY First, and late PRINTER, to the Hon. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-09-30", "date": "1780-09-30", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-09-30/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16lhoC4DPwLPMU4mJChB0MG37X3oNRRnc/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday September 23d. to Saturday September 30th 1780. No. [XXXVI]\n\nA Correspondent has favoured us with the following Intelligence from Madras.\n\nAn Answer to Mr. Sadlier's Minutes in Council by the Governor, of Madras, and the Council, if it will be of any service to Mr. Hicky he is at liberty to insert them in his Paper.\n\nMR. Sadlier at the last consultation, having assumed to himself a Censorial authority over the Proceedings of the committee, of which he is not a Member, and having without the necessary information not only conveyed an unpointed Censure, but likewise the most general Reflections on the conduct and measures of Government. The President and Commander in Chief, deem it a duty incumbent on them to reply to such parts of his declamatory declaration, as are in any way worthy of their regard, and Summary to draw into one point of View, a state of the real situation of affairs, happily widely disorted as that produced by Mr, Sadlier. It would be an endless, and indeed an unprofitable labour to attend this Gentleman, thro' a labyrinth of disjointed paragraphs and angry envective.—His talent for dissention, is glaringly apparent, in almost every instance since he has been a Member of Administration; he seems grievously hurt at not being of the committee and therefore would wish to clog the wheels of Government, intrusted to the management of others. To say nothing of the strictures, bestowed with such a lavish hand throughout the Minute of Mr. Sadlier, it cannot but be a matter of Admiration, to observe the light in which that Gentlemen appears to have been stricken; every time, breaths, destruction, and desolation. Unhappily, a heated imagination, has carried him beyond the bounds of either prudence or discretion. He has asserted for fact that which never existed. He has drawn conclusions from premises arbitrarily established, without either the appearance or probability of reason. To see the Country, from a sudden incursion of an Enemy or from any other accident, brought to the necessity of acting with firmness and rigour it ill becomes one of the Members of the Administration of that Country, to give way to apprehension and despair, because exertions must be made before the Country is ruined. The hour of danger is the hour of resolution; Political despondency, becomes the greatest bane that can befall a Government, and consequently a people, over whom that Government presides, If, as Mr. Sadlier asserts the committee were inattentive to the steps which Hyder has for some time past been taking with respect to the Carnatic, they would unquestionably would feel themselves deserving the severest displeasure of their Employers but if Mr. Sadlier had been in a situation to have known what the Committee had done, he wou'd have known that they had been by no means inattentive to Hyders Motions. That they had represented both to the Company, and to the Gentlemen of Bengal; the extent of his views; and had most circumstantially informed the latter of every step he had taken previous to his attack upon the Carnatic. As to the categorical demands which Mr. Sadlier seems to think we should have made to Hyder, as to the dismission of his Vakeel when the rumour of his intentions first spread abroad, those are points, which the Committee who are alone the Judges, neither thought it expedient, nor advisable in the then situation of affairs, to carry into execution. Hyder from the moment we marched against Mahe, threatened in return an Invasion of the Carnatic; his inclination was little to be doubted, but the Season of the Year was allowed to pass away, when he could most effectually have injured the Nabob, his usual judgment seems to have failed him in this respect, he deferred the movement of his Troops until the ground lay uncultivated, the Grain was collected in. and the Monsoon was approaching, which would necessarily retard every operation in the World.\n\nN. B. A vacancy left in the orginal minute which was filled in Mr. Whitehill's hand marked thus* with the certain circumstances.\n\n* Under these circumstances therefore and under the certainty that his main Army and his Artillery had not yet got thro' the Ghauts, and that he himself so far from being in the heart of the carnatic was still in the Neighbourhood of the Passes, under all these circumstances,* the committee deemed themselves vigilent in the trust reposed in them when they resolved to assemble an Army as speedily as possible, then they took Measures for the co-operation of the presidency of Bengal then they got the Nabob to collect Additional provisions in his different Garrisons, and in short when in the last Resort, they came to the determination of exerting every sinew, towards the Punishment of a Wanton, unprovoked infringement of the Peace of 1767.\n\nThe alarm occasioned by the entrance of Hyder into the Carnatic, was certainly very great, but who in the least acquainted with the fearfull dispositions of the Natives, can wonder at their consternation, and the more especially when that consternation seems to have been cherished and fomented by those, whose province it was to have quelled it as soon as it appeared. Are we to suppose that Individuals without doors are to remain in the belief of safety, when a Member of the Government itself declares. \"The Carnatic is lost, and we are a lost colony, that his sentiments shall not be confined to the Board at which he sits, but they shall be communicated to the Community at large that they may know their danger.\" Fear in a deliberation, as well as in an executive Officer of a state, is an unhappy depression of that spirit, which is peculiarly wanting in every act of moment, But when that fear bursting thro' every restraint, and arrogating, to itself the Credit of a constitutional opposition. not only strives to infeeble the Councils by which that state is Governed, but likewise endeavours to counteract its Measures, by sewing disaffection among the People, the evil becomes of Magnitude and the welfare of the whole, points it out as necessary to be crushed The extensive knowledge, however of Mr. Sadlier does not confine itself to the condemnation of all the Measures of the committee, the spring of which he is evidently unacquainted with, He even ventures to arrain the conduct of Sir Edward Hughes, his Majesty's Naval Commander in Chief in India, and a little incautiously calls the Plan recommended by the Commander in Chief of the Army, a mad one, altho' it was founded on the coolest deliberation, and altho' the Nabob Positively asserts that neither at the Mount, nor at any place Nearer than Wandewash, can a sufficient quantity of Provisions he collected for the Troops.—Least however the sentiments of the Nabob should be supposed opposite, it will not be improper here to Recite his own words freely given in the presence of the President, the General, Sir Hector Munro, Lord Macleod, Ummur Ull Umrah, and Assim Cawn the Dewan. \"It would be impossible for me,\" said the Nabob, \"To supply the Troops at the Mount, or at any place so near to Madras. At Arcot Wandewash, Gingee, Tiagar, and Trichinoply, I have already collected stores, Provisions, Bullocks &c.\"\n\nHyder being on that side of the Carnatick, and Wandewash being the most centrical place for assembling the Army, there I would wish it to join; as from the parts adjacent I can furnish it with whatsoever shall be wanting and at the same time both my country and the possessions of the Company will be protected. Whether the select Committee proceeding on their own knowledge, and on the Judgement of the Commander in chief of the army and supposed therein by the sentiments of the Nabob, are wrong, or whether Mr. Sadlier is right, the issue of the matter will finally determine.\n\nThe last resource of intemperate minds is in bold and general scurlity; Fatally indeed the rancour recoils upon themselves, and instead of injuring those they would wish to villify the opprobrium falls upon their own heads and leaves a Stigma, which is not easily eradicated. Thus Mr. Sadlier, when he says \"We have stood the stupid Spectators of our own ruin\" establishes for a fact what is merely the offspring of his own apprehension, ruin has not fallen upon the Carnatick, nor shall ruin approach it, should\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-09-30/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16lhoC4DPwLPMU4mJChB0MG37X3oNRRnc/view", "text": "hands and hearts Zealous in the general Welfare, be able to prevent it.\n\nTo descend so far as to answer that part of the minute which says \"The Nabob's person is in danger he is almost deserted by those who ought to have protected him, and that he is sunk in a state of dispondency without hope, and may consider himself a victim devoted to destruction, it would be injurious to his Highness who is sensible of the anxious regard of this Government to his interest and honor, and highly unworthy of our own characters. The Nabob feels the reverse of all this, that he is warm and sanguine, that Hyder will eventually repent his having disturbed the quiet of the Carnatic But Mr. Sadlier goes a step farther. We have already remarked his declaration at the Board, that he would communicate his sentiments to the Community at large, that they might know their danger, a declaration fraught with consequences of the most evil tendency. But not confining himself to this even, he proceeds to say, the committee have acted under the sanction of an usurped authority. If in their wisdom the company have thought fit to establish a select Committee, for the better management of their affairs; if in their discretion they have thought proper to limit the numbers of its members, the daring insult, which is, in such Language shewn to their authority and that too by a member of administration, is worthy of the severest censure than can be past. To encourage a spirit of disaffection, is highly unbecoming in any man, vested with a share of the Government of a Country, but to aim at the subversion of a power fixed and established in all its points, by the most explicite Orders, is a transgression of that unpardonable nature, that Government would be treacherous to their Constituents, and negligent of the publick safety, were they to allow it to pass with indifference or impunity. Therefore as the commands of the Company are clear and decisive with respect to the line which in case of necessity the president and council as well as the committee, are authorised to take and as that necessity now exists in its most alarming form, the president moves, and the general seconds the motion, that Mr. Sadlier be suspended from the service of the Company. until the pleasure of the Court of Directors shall be known.\n\nSigned John Whitehill. Hector Munro.\n1st. August, 1780.\n\nContinued from our Last.\n\nAND having consulted with the Commodore on the mode of attack, it was resolved that the Pomona should be towed close in, the heavier ships co-operating. The attack being determined on, the Europeans were formed into four columns, in line, four men advanced with guides at the head of each column, in each column followed eight men carrying the ladders, who were followed by a few hand grenade men. Two columns consisted of seamen and two of Marines with a few loyal Irish. At three in the morning, this disposition being made, and our force consisting of 150, we moved down the hill, and there lay waiting for the signal of the Charon, which was to denote, she had got under way, and would attack in 20 minutes. The signal being made a little after 4 o'clock in the morning, of the 20th, we advanced under the fire of our own batteries, and were encouraged, by observing that the Spaniards did not perceive our march by the direction of their shot over us, pointed at our batteries on the hills.\n\nThe Pomona and fleet also attracted their notice by the fire from the sea side; by this fortunate co-operation, in profound silence, arms trailed, and in order to animate the troops, the paroel was changed to bayonet, and the counter-sign Britons strike home. We advanced undiscovered under the Spanish sentries, who were every two or three minutes passing the word 'alerto.' At the entrance into the ditch were 2 guns pointed from the flank of the bastion to scour it. We were perceived by their sentries and their drum beat to the alarm posts. Our columns were staggered and stept back; but instantly recovering themselves, they advanced to the wall, in height, 28 feet, on which was a battery of five guns; they reared one ladder, a second, and a third; the first ladder was broke by the flank guns of another bastion, killing a midshipman, and badly wounding five men the other ladders were also wounded, but not broke; two seamen got up first by one ladder, and obeyed their orders in not firing, they presented at 60 Spaniards drawn up, but retained their fire until others ascended; and so great was the confternation of the enemy, that it seemed as if they had lost the power of their Arms, although their Officers were at their head encouraging them.\n\nThe seamen scrambling up the ladders, down off the parapets they went, and being reinforced by marines and seamen, the Spaniards fled to the casements, but they could not recover their panic, notwithstanding every exertion of their officers: about 100 Spaniards escaped over the walls on the opposite side, and out of a sally port. The Governor and principal officers then came and delivered up to me their swords, the garrison and register ships, with the Keys of the fort, and asked their lives. Inclosed is a list of the spanish officers, with the troops of the garrison, also a list of our killed and wounded, which is very inconsiderable. We found 11 spaniards wounded some of whom are since dead; they will not acknowledge the number they have lost, but 'tis thought it exceeds thirty.\n\nAs to the behaviour of the officers and soldiers under my command, the British displayed that valour which is their kown characteristic. The baymen and Indians were also of the utmost service in all duties of fatigue in skirmishing and dragging up the Cannon.\n\nYour lordship will pardon my mentioning an instance of an elevated mind in a British tar, which amazed the Spaniards and gave them a very high idea of English valour: not content with one cutlass, he had scrambled up the walls with two; and meeting a Spanish officer without Arms, who had been rous'd out of his sleep, had the generosity not to take any advantage; but presenting him one of his cutlasses, told him, \"You are now on a footing, with me.\"—The orders were, not to spare while they resisted, but to grant quarters to all who requested it. Only two spaniards were wounded by the bayonet in resisting, nor was any person pillaged or plundered.\n\nI have the pleasure to inform your lordship, that the greatest harmony has subsisted between the sea and land forces during the whole of this expedition; and that Commodore Luttrell and the Captains of the navy have, on every occasion made the greatest exertions to forward the service on shore; and all underwent the most severe fatigue, in this hot climate, with uncommon alacrity.\n\nThe outworks are not finished, notwithstanding they have constantly employed 1000 men at work for twenty years. It is the key to the bay of Honduras, and where the register ships and treasure are sent to from Gautimala in the time of war. The morning of our arrival the treasure was conveyed into the country, so that what we have found in the military chest, and what belonged to the public does not exceed 8000 piastres, but the register ships must be very valuable, if they arrive in safety in England.\n\nI send these dispatches, with the colours of Omoa, and also plans of the fortification, by Lieut. Carden of the 60th regiment, who I appointed to act as Captain of Artillery and engineer of this expedition, and humbly beg he may be permitted to lay them at his Majesty's feet. His merit and activity in forwarding the works during the expedition, contributed to the reduction of this important fortress; and I solicit your Lordship will recommend him to his Majesty's protection. Your Lordship will find him intelligent relative to the Musquito shore, and the state of this country. I also take the liberty of mentioning Lieutenant Wightman of the Marines who acted as my aid de camp, to be recommended to Lord Sandwich. This Gentleman was wounded in reconnoitering the ditch the evening before it was stormed. The prisoners taken amount in all to 365, exclusive of officers as by the inclosed list.\n\nYour lordship will observe, that an agreement has been made to exchange them for the baymen, who were inhumanly carried away, with their families to Merida, and we have brought off two priests and the lieutenant-governor, as hostages for the performance of this agreement. I have also obliged them to exchange two Musquito Indians one of whom has been forced to dive at Carthagena, for many years, with irons on his limbs, and is confined in a dungeon every evening; and we have also released some unfortunate Englishmen, who were here, and made to work as slaves.\n\nI have to mention to your lordship Mr. Concannon, a young gentleman, midshipman, was the third that mounted the ladder, and Lieut. Dundass, who commanded the fourth, agreeable to my Orders forming the men before he advanced on the Spanish lines. I have also to take notice, that Captains Walker and Dundass, who commanded the seamen, preserved that discipline and good order in obeying orders which would do honour to veteran troops; and recommend that their services may be mentioned to Lord Sandwich, that his Majesty may know such officers as have gallantly distinguished themselves.\n\nCopy of the Convention between the Hon. John Luttrell, and William Dalrymple, Esq; on the part of his Britannic Majesty, and Don Simon Defnaux and Don Juan Dastiex, on the part of his Catholic Majesty, for the officers and garrison of Porto Omoa, October 24, 1779. Don Simon Defnaux, Lieut. Col. of infantry, engineer in second to his Catholic Majesty, and heretofore commandant of the fort of Omoa. and Don John Dastiex, engineer, commandant and captain of infantry, having earnestly solicited the commanders of his Britannic Majesty's forces by land and sea, the Hon. John Luttrell, and William Dalrymple, Esq; to treat for the exchange of the Spanish Garrison at Omoa, on the part of his Britannic Majesty, have signified that they are ready to treat on the part of his Catholic Majesty for the same, The said request is complied with upon the following terms and conditions:\n\nFirst, All the Spanish Officers, who bear his Catholic Majesty's commission\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-09-30/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16lhoC4DPwLPMU4mJChB0MG37X3oNRRnc/view", "text": "[Column 1]\nshall be prisoners of war, and admitted upon their Parole, that they shall not serve directly nor indirectly, against the King of Great Britain, his subjects or allies, during the present war, unless they are before exchanged.\nSecondly, That all the said officers shall be permitted to chuse their place of residence, provided that they are not found beyond the distance of 60 leagues from Omoa, nor nearer to Omoa, than 40 leagues, until, they be exchanged in the manner hereafter set forth.\nThirdly, That all the Mulattoes and people of mixed colour, whether men, women, or children; as well as the artificers; shall have liberty to return home, provided none of them take up arms against the King of Great Britain, his subjects or allies, or be found within thirty leagues of Omoa, until this agreement is fully accomplished.\nFourthly, that the said Don Simon Desnaux and Don Juan Dastiex, doth engage for the Governor of Merida, in case the English prisoners captured in the Bay of Honduras are within his district; and if not for the Governor of whatever Spanish district they may be in, that he shall return an equal number of Mulattoes, or people of mixed colour, to those that have been liberated at Omoa, and of this number such as were taken in the Bay of Honduras by the Spaniards shall have the preference. And it is further understood and agreed between the parties to this agreement, that all the subjects of the King of Great Britain, taken in the Bay of Honduras, and now in the custody of the said Governor of Merida, shall be exchanged, by giving Mulattoes for Mulattoes, men for men, women for women, children for children; and this exchange to be made the moment the said Governor of Merida can be made acquainted with this convention, but at all events not to exceed the space of three Months.\nFifthly; The serjeants and soldiers of the regulars shall be exchanged for an equal number of serjeants and soldiers of the British army; and if the King of Spain shall not have such in his possession; them to be exchanged for the principal merchants and traders, taken at George's Key in the bay of Honduras; provided a sufficient number of White people cannot be sent from Omoa to exchange them, and a receipt to be given by the English Commissary for such number of Men as may have been captured by the Spaniards in the bay of Honduras, as shall exceed the number delivered from the garrison of Omoa; such receipt of the surplus to be given by the Spanish Commissary. if the ballance is in favour of England. The Spanish seamen to be exchanged in like manner for English seamen, as is specified by the parties respecting the serjeants and soldiers.\nTo be continued.\n* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *\nCALCUTTA.\nBY common reports we hear that matters are not so well at Madrass as we could wish, various are the reports of the loss we have sustained on that Coast, but as those reports seem to want confirmation we beg leave to decline troubling our Readers with the perusal of such vague, and unauthenticated matter, and hope in the course of eight days to be able to give a more satisfactory account.\nSeveral Old Houses have fallen down, within these few days, by the constant and heavy rains that fell.\nThe Roads are so very bad between Balleah Gaut, and Calcutta, that they are scarcely passable.\nThe Jhon Baazar is in the same situation and for want of proper Channells cut on each side of the road sufficiently wide and deep to contain, and carry off the Water that falls during the Rains, it settles on the Road and divides it in sundry places, by which means, no Carriage can pass; and the Inhabitants are obliged to lay Planks over for the foot passengers.\nThis week two passage Boats were over set by the Boar, near Bootha-tollah, but happily no lives were lost.\n\n[Column 2]\nDEATHS.\nThe 20th. Inst. Charles Pipon Esq;——\nAnd in the Hospital, this Month, sixteen Soldiers:\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nHIGH WATER at Calcutta from Saturday September the 30th to Saturday October the 7th, H. M.\n30 Saturday, at 3 00\n1 Sunday, 3 48\n2 Monday, 4 36\n3 Tuesday, 5 24\n4 Wednesday, 6 12\n5 Thursday, 7 00\n6 Friday, 7 48\n7 Saturday, 8 36\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nFOR Sale by Private Contract by Mr. WILLIAMSON Vendu Master to the Hon'ble Company.\nDiamonds, Rubies; and other Precious Stones, set and unset.\nPearls of various Sorts, just imported, from Bufforah.\nCountry and Town Houses,\nAn Organ of 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with accompanyments.\nElegant useful and Ornamental Plate,\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers;\nOld Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles\nFrench Brandy, and French Fruits,\nWest-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nA Superb Crane Necked Europe Charriot.\nA most elegant and Superb Assortment of Glass Ware, Lately Imported consisting of Lustres, Candelabors, Epergne, Vases, &c. compleat for a Sideboard and dessert, which are open for public view at Mr. Williamson's Auction Room Old Play House.\nA Strong Bay Buggy Horse.\nA Handsome stout bay Toorkay.\nA two Feet Brass Tube Refracting and Reflecting Telescope.\nAnd a quantity of Malabar Poonspars; for Masts and Yards; which lay in Mr. WILLIAMSON's Nullah:\nCalcutta 2d. September 1780.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nFor Sale By private Contract.\nA Garden situate to the Estward of the Bytah Connah, belonging to Mr. Bonefacio, Rodregues, measuring nearly three Biggahs. Any Person desirous of Purchasing the same will be pleased to apply to Mr. Williamson at his Office in the Old Play-House. where the Title Deeds are lodged for inspection.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nMrs. MANN.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement, that on Monday the 2d. of October next; She will open a Shop, for the sale of Millinary, and other Europe Goods, lately Imported, The House near Edward Wheelers Esq;\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nALL PERSONS.\nHAving any Claims or Demands on the Estate of the late Mr. Isaac Reynous deceased Commissary of Stores at Chunargur are desired to send in their respective demands; and all Persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their respective Debts before the 1st. of November next to Mr. David Killican, Attorney for Captain Thomas Gardiner Executor of the Estate of the said Isaac Reynous deceased.\nCalcutta, 14th Sept. 1780.\n\n[Column 3]\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nTo be SOLD.\nBY Private contract, a convenient upper-roomed House consisting of three bed Rooms a Hall, and Verando, with Godowns, Cook-Room, Horse Stables &c. &c.\nThe whole consisting of thirteen Cottahs of Ground and situate in the Radda baazar opposite Messrs. Guthrie and Wordie, shop. For further particulars please to enquire of Mrs. HELESS.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nTo be SOLD.\nAT Public sale by the Sheriff of Calcutta, at the Court-House; on Tuesday the 3d. day of October next. The Dwelling House and Premises, situated and being in the Post Office street, lately occupied and possesed by Thomas Motte Esq;—And also that Dwelling House and Premises situated to the South West of the house aforesaid on the same side of the Post Office street, now or lately in the Tenure or Occupation of Mr. Chalmers, in or toward satisfaction of the Mortgage thereon made and executed to Henry Grant Esq; for C. R. 40,000.\nThe Title Deeds will be produced and shown by Mr. Grant at the time of sale.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nTo be Sold by Private Contract.\nUPON very reasonable Terms a Quantity of very fine Chunam. Also a Budgerow of Eighteen Oars; Likewise a Quantity of fine old Madeira in Pipes, French Brandy in Casks very fine Perry and Orange Shrub, Just imported For Particulars enquire of Mr. Duncan in the China Baazar.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nA Garden House at Russapuglah.\nOn Tuesday the 10th, of October.\nWILL be sold by Public Auction by Mr. DONALD, at his Auction Room near the Court House, by order of the Attorney of Mr. John Carmichael.\nHis lately erected Garden House, situate on a high spot of Ground at Russapuglah, containing two spacious Halls, and four Bed Rooms, the Demensions of which, as also the Measurement of the Ground, shall be mentioned at the time of sale.\nConditions.\nFor Sicca Rupees the amount of the Purchase Money to be paid within 15 days of the time of sale, when Title Deeds and proper conveyances will be delivered to the Purchaser, on failure of Payment at the time above stipulated. the Premises will be resold at the Risk and expence of the first Purchaser.—A Rupee earnest to be paid down to bind the Bargain.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nTo be SOLD or LETT,\nA Commodious Garden House handsomely furnished consisting of a Hall and four Rooms with a large sleeping Room, over the Hall, the Garden contains Seven Begahs well planted and in very neat order. There is stabling for ten Horses and all convenient Out-Houses.\nEnquire of Mr. B. Messink.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-09-30/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16lhoC4DPwLPMU4mJChB0MG37X3oNRRnc/view", "text": "POET's CORNER\nOn a Fribble who mimick'd the Ladies.\n\nMISS Billy shines in low grimace;\nEach feature of the female face,\nThe rompish squall, the hoyden dress;\nBelinda's smile; Flirtilla's air;\nThe freaks and foibles of the fair,\nHis mimic powers express.\nHe court'sies low, or bridles in,\nWith formal pride the dimpled chin;\nTh' affected prude in all her shapes,\nThe scornful toss, the mincing trip;\nThe look demure, or pouting lip;\nTh' amphibious creature apes.\nBut hark, he pours his liquid throat,\nAnd thrills Mingotti's treble note\nTo the soft tinklings of the wire,\nWhilst the rapt eye is taught to roll,\nAs the sweet air enchants his soul.\nThat tremble on his lyre\nWith critic eye the pug can trace\nThe Dresden stitch; if Mechlin lace;\nOr Brussel's bobbin-work excell;\nKnows the true bloom of Hyson Tea;\nBut nauseates filthy ratafia,\nAnd citron's horrid smell.\nIn gentle rills his waters fall;\nHe never spouts against the wall,\nLike low-bred porters, filthy bears;\nHe shudders at the indecent joke,\nWhen Ladies frown or Parsons smoke\nOr the rude Colonel swears.\nThe toilette's labours now he tries;\nThe patch adjusts; with languid eyes\nThe mirror's magic power surveys;\nNow heaves the sigh, the head reclines;\nSmiles, simpers, hums an air, or whines,\nAs Betty clasps his stays.\nDear Billy, where's the mighty art\nTo play the ape's, or mincing's part,\nTo screw the face, or flirt the fan,\nDisdain such monkey, fribble tricks,\nNor mimic thus thy sister sex,\nBut try to act the Man.\n\nE X T E M P O R E.\n\nMONSIEUR declares the English fled;\nThe English say the Frenchmen run;\nThe Politician shakes his head,\nAnd swears that both have nothing done.\nTwo dunghill cocks, in farmer's yard,\nParading round a stack of hay,\nWill lour---but ere they strike too hard,\nWill both agree to---run away.\n\nBon Ton Anecdote.---At the time that the black-legged gentry of the turf were most importunate in their demands on a certain Baronet, he recollected that he might find a temporary resource in his Lady's jewels; and therefore getting the key of her cabinet, sent for a jeweller unknown to her, and told him he had a job for him, which he must execute with the utmost expedition; and producing the bawbles, ordered him to go immediately and take out all the jewels, and reset them with paste;---the man hesitated to comply with his commands; Sir C---- d---- ned him for a fool, and asked him why he did not go about it?---\"for a very good reason, (replied the jeweller) if your honour must know it,---because I've done the very same job for her Ladyship already!\"\n\nALL PERSONS.\nHAVING any claim or Demand on the Estate of Capt. W. Barry deceased late of the 2d. Regiment are desired to send in their respective claims: And all Persons, indebted to the Estate, are desired to pay their respective debts to Mr. Claud Alexander Attorney for Lieut. Col. Tottingham, Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Capt. Barry deceased.\n\nTo Be SOLD.\nBY private Contract By Mr. Duncan in the China Baazar, two Chariots lately imported, also a Quantity of Superfine long Cloth, Course, and fine Chintz, and Marchoys, Izzaries Madras Cambricks Muslins and Pallampores and sundry other Articles.\nCalcutta 15th July 1780\n\nTo be SOLD\nBY Private contract at Mr. Dunnca's Auction Room in the China Baazar A large Quantity of Taffaties of Different colours, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Cossimbuzar Raw Silk, A Quantity of Pearls, large and small, fit for the Europe Market, and many other Articles.---Also a Quanity of Bombay Black wood Cotts large and small, and Shades stands, imported by the Ship Freemason Capt Williams.\nCalcutta 21st september 1780.\n\nA WRITER wants Employment.\nHE Is a Young Man of great sobriety and unexceptunable Character, as he has a Family, he will be glad to engage for a Continuance, at a Salary of 100 Rup. per Month.\nDirect to Mr. Vallent to the care of the Printer.\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail.\nAT the Red Godown in the Radda Baazar, the following Articles, viz.\nSALT PORK, in Tierces containing 50 Pieces of 6lb each.\nMess PORK in half Tierces, containing 37 Pieces of 4lb each.\nHOGS FACES, containing 25 and half Heads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best sort in Tubs of half Picul each.\nSOFT SUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds.\nRUM, in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADEIRA WINE of 4 Years Old, in Pipes.\nTEA, best sort, in a Box containing two Canisters.\nWAX CANDLES,\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars had from Mr. GODEFROY, at Mr. TOUCHET'S.\nMarch 11, 1780.\n\nSCHEME for a LOTTERY.\nMR. BAKER, takes the Liberty to Submit the following plan to the Public not from any wish of deriving more then the fair and equitable value of his Estate, but in Order that a property which acquired in India may not by reason temporary Exigency be sold to loss.\nMr. Baker is further impelled to this step from more powerful enducements having an only Daughter to send to Europe Education, and wishing also to pay off Mortgage amounting to about Sixteen Thousand Rupees. These are his true and only motives, and he will esteem himself infinitely obliged to every Subscriber who does him the favour to Countenance the Plan.\n\nLOTTERY of ESTATE\nWherein are five valuable Prizes Number of Tickets 224. each Ticket Rupees and to be divided into Half Quarters at the request of the subscribers The Particulars of the Prizes are as follows.\n1st. Prize an upper Roomed House a Large compound and every other veniency situated near the Loll opposite Mr. LEBLANE'S Valued at. : S. R. [ILL]\n2d. Prize a piece of Ground consisting of two Biggahs more or less wherein are two Brick buildings a large Tank with Fish, fruit Trees and various kinds of Vegetables situated behind Mr. Carmichaels Houses in the Loll Bazar Valued at. - - - - [ILL]\n3d. Prize a piece of Ground of about two Cottahs more or Less Valued at. - - - - - [ILL]\n4th Prize a Piece of Ground of about teen Cottahs more or less valued at [ILL]\n5th Prize a large Garden on the other side of the River consisting of near forty Biggahs with two Brick buildings a Bungalow Terrased andraised, about two or three hundred of good large Mangoe, Jack, Coco-a-nut, and other fruit Trees a Tank with Fish. Pleasantly situated on the Banks of the River where the Tide has no Effect, almost opposite the Armenian Church Valued at - - [ILL]\nS. R. [ILL]\nNotice will be given in the Bengal Gazette of the time and place where the Lottery will be drawn.\nTickets may be had at Mr. Schults's Mr. Andrews's at the Library, and Mr. Nicolas at the Harmonic.\n\nALL PERSONS\nWHO have any legal claims or Demands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew Hieny'e deceased former intearims [ILL] to the Danish settlement, at Fredericksnagore in Bengal and his surviving Widow [ILL] here by requested to send in their respective claims and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. J. Borgen Judge of the inferior Court of Judicature at The said bar, and Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Mr. Andrew Hieny'e deceased, on or before the Expiration of a Year and a Day from this Date the 1st August 1780.\n\nALL PERSONS\nWHO have any claim upon the Estate of Captain William [ILL] late of the 34th Battalion of Sepoys and Commandant at Chandernagore deceased are earnestly desired to send in their accounts immediately to Mr. Geo. Allen at Calcutta and all persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to pay their respective Debts to the said Mr. George Allen, Administrator to his Will, before November next when he returns to England, with the ships which are to sail the begining of that Month.\n\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY First and late PRINTER, to the Hon. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-10-07", "date": "1780-10-07", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-10-07/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16l3s93tyD2d2G3ltldVHO24hKf-vEalf/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday September 30th to Saturday October, 7th 1780. No. [XXXVII]\n\nBy letters from Madras.\nFriday September 22d 1780.\nBY the Nymph Sloop of war which arrived in the River this day from Madras, we had the following disagreeable advice from that Presidency.\nThat Lieut. Col. Baillie returning from the Northward, with intention to join the Grand Army, under Major General Sir Hector Munro, had been attacked by the Son of Hyder Ally, whom he defeated. His detachment consisted of 300 European Infantry, some Artillery, three Battalions of Sepoys, and ten Pieces of Cannon, but hearing afterwards that Hyder in Person, with the main body of his forces, had got between him and Sir Hector Munro, he thought proper to halt where he was, and immediately dispatched several Letters, by different Routes to that General, acquainting him of his situation, and begging that he would make a motion with the Army under his Command, to favour his junction. Not with-standing this interesting news, and the repeated entreaty of Lord Mc' Leod, and the rest of the principal Officers, no notice was taken until an elapse of three days, when instead of making a movement with the Grand Army, a detachment was formed under Lieut. Colonel Fletcher: It consisted of the Company of Gentlemen Cadets, the Grenadiers and Light Infantry, Companies of the Highland Regiment, under the Orders of Major Elphinstone, two Companies of the Company's Grenadiers and ten Companies of Grenadier Sepoys.—This detachment, by making a circular Route, and a forced March, joined Col. Baillie, who next day marched off with the two detachments, in hopes of completing his junction with the Grand Army.—His disposition was excellent—He formed the Troops in a kind of a long square, the Grenadiers leading and the Baggage in the center, and altho' the Enemy's cavalry hovered round them the whole March, no impression could be made. About Noon when the Troops were much fatigued with their March, they arrived at a Tope, which they were necessarily obliged from the situation of the Country to pass thro',—Here Hyder had laid an ambush which succeeded to his wish.—The Troops not suspecting any thing entered the Grove, but were very soon convinced of their error, for they were saluted shortly after by a very heavy fire from three masked Batteries, one in front, and one on each flank, which played furiously upon them and at the same time a prodigious number of rockets being thrown amongst them set fire to one of the Tumbrils, and the flames communicating with three others, the whole blew up. This threw the sepoys into the utmost disorder; however the Europeans moved briskly on, attacked and carried one of the Batteries with great bravery, but the fire from the other two was so hot that they were obliged to abandon it. They then formed themselves into a compact body, and maintained their ground with great gallantry and resolution until their ammunition was expended, when they were soon broken, and the greatest part, some say the whole were put to the sword.\n\nG— M— it is said was within seven Miles of the scene of action, and as soon as he was certified of the fate of the Day, he retreated with great precipitation to Chinglepot being 26 Miles, leaving his Baggage, some say his Artillery behind him, which consequently have fallen into the hands of the enemy.\nThe Council at Madras have wrote for succours of every kind, Men, Money, Stores and provisions.\nSaturday, Sep. 23d. Orders were sent to Capt. Nutt, Commander of the Kingston Indiaman to have his Ship ready to sail in five Days for the Coast of Corromandel. And fifteen Lacks of Rupees were packed up in the treasury, ready for embarkation. An Embargo at same time was laid on all the Ships in the River.\nMonday Sep. 25th. The Council met on Madras affairs, but came to no determination.\nCapt. Nutt having informed the Board that his Ship could not possibly be got ready before the 8th of October, all the Captains of the other Indiamen. Viz. Abercrombie of the Walpole Blackburn of the Fox, and Timbrell of the True Britain, were ordered to attend the Council to give their opinion if there was any just cause why Capt. Nutt, could not comply with his Orders. They all declared that he could not possibly be ready before the 8th of next Month, as the Ship was unrigged and scarcely any Water on Board.\nTuesday 26th. The Board came to a resolution to send to the Coast a reinforcement of two Companies of Artillery with their compliment of Lascars and a Battalion of Infantry of 300 rank and file, Commissioned and Non Commissioned Officers in proportion. And it is said Sir Eyre Coote is to go in person.\nFurther accounts from Madras gives us reason to hope that many of the Officers and men have escaped the slaughter in the late defeat, and are now prisoners with Hyder Ally.\n\nContinued from our Last.\nSIXTHLY The Hon. John Luttrell and William Dalrymple doth covenant, that the Spanish Garrison at Omoa, shall be embarked within the space of three days, on board of Vessels properly provided, and shall be conveyed without loss of time, to the Castle of St. Phillip within the Gulph of Dulce, or to some adjacent Spanish post, and there delivered at the sole charge of his Britannic Majesty. And the said Don Simon Desnaux and Don Juan Dastiex doth covenant, that the officers, soldiers, Merchants, Artificers, Mulattoes, and people of white, or mixed, colour, subjects of his Britannic Majesty which since the commencement of the present war with Spain have been taken in the bay of Honduras, shall be embarked within the space of three months, from the Day the said Don Simon Desnaux and Don Joan Dastiex shall be landed in the Gulph of Dulce, and sent to Omoa, or the next nearest English settlement, at the sole expence of the King of Spain; provided the said English prisoners, or any of them, are within the jurisdiction of the Governor of Merida; but should they have been sent to the Havannah, then the said Don Simon Desnaux and Don Juan Dastiex doth covenant, that the Governor of the Havannah shall embark them from thence, and land them at the expence of the King of Spain as aforesaid, at Jamaica; within the space of six months from the date thereof. Provided always, that if every article of this agreement is not strictly performed on the part of the court of Spain, We, Don Simon Desnaux and Don Juan Dastiex, were fully bound for ourselves, and for all the Spanish Officers of the Garrison, to repair, without loss of time, and by the shortest mode of conveyance to Omoa, or to the nearest English settlement, then to deliver themselves up as prisoners of war. And for the further security hereof, the said Don Simon Desnaux and Don Juan Dastieu, will deliver up as hostages, Col. Antonio Fernandes, second commandant of the garrison, the Rev. Blass Mercenario, chaplain of the register ship St. Joseph, the Padre Antonio Mercuidetio, late chaplain of Omoa, to whom we promise to give the ornaments of the church, (which we refuse to ransom) upon condition, that every part of this agreement is fulfilled by the court of Spain, within the time, and in the manner before specified; but to remain till then in the hands of the English.\nSigned on the part of his Britannic Majesty at Omoa, the 24 of October 1779.\n(Signed) JOHN LUTTRELL. (L. S.)\nWM. DALRYMPLE. (L. S.)\nSigned on the part of his Catholic Majesty, at Omoa, the said 24th of Oct. 1779.\nDON SIMON DESNAUX. (L. S.)\nDON JUAN DASTIEX. (L. S.)\nWe the underwritten do ratify and confirm every part of this agreement, and hold ourselves bound for a due performance of it, signed at Omoa the 24th of October, 1779.\n(Signed) JOSEF DE CUCILAR.\nJOSEF EUSEBIO MENENDEZ.\nPEDRO TOLLE.\nMANUEL DE CLASIAC.\nList of Officers taken prisoners of War, at St. Fernando de Omoa, Oct the 29 1779.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-10-07/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16l3s93tyD2d2G3ltldVHO24hKf-vEalf/view", "text": "Don Slater D'soux, Governor and Engi-\nneer in second to his Catholic Majesty,\nand Lieut. Colonel of Infantry.\nDon Antonio Fernandez, Lieut. Governor\nand Lieut. Colonel.\nDon Joseph Pivalies, Captain of Artillery.\nDon Emanuel Clairac, Lieut. of Artillery.\nDon Joseph Melendes, 2d Lieut. of Artillery.\nDon Pedro Tolle, Lieut. of Dragoons.\nDon Juan Darcier, Com. and Captain of\nEngineers.\nDon Joseph Antonio Matornia, Com-\nmissary.\nDon Juan Galendo, Comptroller.\nSeignor Francisco Gartochier, first Surgeon.\nSeignor Butango, second Surgeon.\nDon Antonio Mercadilio, Chaplin.\nDon Diego Mutatirez, Storekeeper.\n2 Captains of Register ships, 3 Priests, 10\nSerjeants of Artillery, 1 of Dragoons, 355\nrank and file. Also a Town Adjutant,\nname unknown at present.\n(Signed) W. DALRYMPLE, Com-\nmander in Chief of the Land Forces.\n\nReturn of Artillery and stores taken at Fort\nSt. Fernando de Omoa, Oct. 20, 1779.\nBrass 24 Pounders mounted, - 6\n12 ditto - - - 2\n4 ditto - - - 6\n4 Field pieces not mounted\nIron 18 pounders mounted - 10\n12 ditto - - - 8\n3 ditto - - - 1\nTotal mounted 33\n24 pounders not mounted - 1\n4 ditto - - - 4\n3 ditto - - - 8\n1 ditto - - - 10\nTotal not mounted 23\nSwivels - - - 100\nBrass mortars, 13 Inch, mounted on\nbrass beds - - - 1\n\nSHOT. Brass eighteen pounders 127.\nFour pounders 365. One pounder 107.\nIron twenty four pounders 836. Eighteen\npounders 4196. Twelve pounders 2809.\nEight pounders 273. Six pounders 195.\nFour pounders 2991. Three pounders 174.\nOne pounder 832. Bar shot eighteen.\nweight 43 lb. 141.\n\nThirteen inch shells 396. Hand grenades\n900. Muskets 472. Swords 100. Pistols\n(pairs 10) 20. Pickaxes 200. Hoes 200.\nPit saws 3. Ladles 8. Bullet moulds 13.\nCask of bullets 1. Rounds of landgrage\n300. Rounds of Powder filled for 33 guns\n20. Twenty four pounder carriages old 10.\nDitto new 9. Four pounder ship carriages\n4. Chests of carpenters tools 1. Bolts,\nplates, pins, and other iron work for ten\ncarriages. Gunpowder 50 quintals, mostly\ndamaged. To be continued.\n\nCALCUTTA.\n\nWE have the pleasure to inform the\nPublic that the report which\nprevailed here a few days ago relative to a\nlarge fleet of French Ships of War being at\nthe Cape consisting of eight ships of the line,\nand eighteen Transports, was without foun-\ndation, such reports as these are constantly,\nhanded about in order to intimidate the\nNatives, and inhabitants of this settlement\nby people who have for many years livi'd in\ncomfort, and affluence under the Protection\nof the British flag. The only force the\nfrench had at the Cape on the 16th of June\nwere as follows two ships of 64 Guns each,\nand two Frigates, one of 36 Guns the other\nof eighteen Guns, and eight transports, on\nboard of which there were some military\nforces but the number cannot be justly as-\ncertained, and that the most of them were\nvery sickly, and great numbers had died be-\nfore this news came away.\n\nIt is to be hoped that our fleet which sail-\ned from Madras in April last consisting of\nthree Men of War and 5 East Indiamen, will\nmeet with the above french Ships and save\nthem the trouble of going to the Mauritius.\n\nThe Melancholly news lately arrived\nfrom Bussora, that Mr. Brown a Merchant,\nwho left Calcutta about six months ago, had\nmet with great losses, and misfortunes at\nthat port, and that from the perplexity of\nhis affairs had been reduced to a state of\nPhrency, and had shot himself.\n\nWe are also informed that Capt. Holford\nlate of Calcutta Merchant had purchased and\nfreighted a large ship with intent to return\nto calcutta, and that she blew up in Copen-\nhagen Harbour, the particulars of which we\nhave not yet learned.\n\nDEATHS. Sept 29th The Son and heir\nof Simon Droz, Esq. Oct. 1st. James\nHosack. At Barrampore Henry Donnovan,\nCadet.\n\nFor Sale By private Contract.\nA Garden situate to the Eastward of\nthe Bytah Connah, belonging to Mr.\nBonefacio Rodregues, measuring nearly\nthree Biggahs. Any Person desirous of\nPurchasing the same will be pleased to apply\nto Mr. Williamson at his Office in the Old\nPlay-House, where the Title Deeds are\nlodged for Inspection.\n\nFOR Sale by Private Contract by Mr.\nWILLIAMSON Vendue Master to the\nHon'ble Company,\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other Precious\nStones, set and unset.\nPearls of various Sorts, just imported, from\nBussorah.\nCountry and Town Houses,\nAn Organ of 12 Barrels which performs\nseveral of Handel's Concertoes with accom-\npanyments.\nElegant useful and Ornamental Plate,\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Candles\nand Tapers,\nOld Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles\nFrench Brandy, and French Fruits,\nWest-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nA Superb Crane Necked Europe Char-\nriot.\nA most elegant and Superb Assortment\nof Glass Ware, lately imported consisting\nof Lustres, Candelabers, Epergne, Vases,\n&c. compleat for a Sideboard and desert,\nwhich are open for public view at Mr.\nWilliamson's Auction Room Old Play\nHouse.\nA Strong Bay Buggy Horse.\nA Handsome stout bay Toorkay.\nA two Feet Brass Tube Refracting and\nReflecting Telescope.\nAnd a quantity of Malabar Poenspars,\nfor Masts and Yards, which lay in Mr.\nWILLIAMSON's Nullah.\nCalcutta 2d. September 1780\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON's\nAuction-Room,\nOld - Play - House.\nON Tuesday next the 10 Instant,\nat 10 A. M. precisely will be\nsold by Public Auction the following\nArticles viz.\nCompany's Old Madeira Wine,\nDutch Claret, Souchong Tea in chests\nChina silks of various colours, Madras\nchintz, Ginghams, and Izaries, Dac-\nca Muslins, silver Flowered ditto and\nDimmities, Furniture consisting of Ma-\nhogany single chairs with Chintz co-\nvers, Camp ditto, Blackwood chairs,\nCotts, Teapoys, Beaureaus, Book-\ncases &c. Hookah Bottoms,\nButter Pots compleat, China\nsilk stockings of diff. colours,\nBoots, Watches, setts of Brid\nlarge bitts and cavisons for\nin of Horses, Millinary consi\nDress suit, Calashes, Viels,\nHoops, Ivory Fans, Edging,\nGold Lace, A Buggy, and\nVariety of other Articles.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind the\nunder the Penalty of 25 per\nbe forfeited in case they do\nthe amount of the Purchase\nand clear out their Respectiv\nwithin ten days from the day\nas well as to make good all def\nand expences that may ari\nRe-sale.\nCalcutta 3d Octob\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAM\nAuction-Room,\nOld - Play - House.\nON Tuesday next the 10\nat 10 A. M. precisely\nsold by Public Auction the f\nHorses viz,\nA pair of Dark Brown\nHorses three Years old, ad\nwell made, have good paces\nfree from vice, and a handsom\nsaddle Horse, warranted sou\nfree from vice.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind the\nunder the Penalty of 25 per\nbe forfeited in case they do not\namount of the Purchase Mon\nclear out their respective Lot\nthe day as well as to make\ndeficiencies and expences th\narise by a Re-sale.\nCalcutta 3d Octob\n\nTo be sold on the Prem\nOn Monday the 16 Insta\nTHE elegant Furniture\ncarriages, compleat set\nriage Horses fifteen hands hig\nBred saddle Horses, &c. &c.\ning to Lieut. Colonel Arthu\nAdjutant General and Aid de\nGeneral Sir EYRE COOTE K.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind th\nunder the Penalty of 25 per c\nforfeited in case they do not\nand clear out their respective\nor before the 26 Instant, aft\nday such Lots as remain u\nwill be removed to the old Pla\nat the risk and charge of the P\nand further to make good all\ncies and expences that may a\nRe-sale. Calcutta 6th. Octob\n\nA Garden House at Russapug\nOn Tuesday the 10th, of Oc\nWILL be sold by Public\non by Mr. DONALD\nAuction Room near the Court\nby order of the Attornies of M\nCarmichael.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-10-07/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16l3s93tyD2d2G3ltldVHO24hKf-vEalf/view", "text": "[Column 1]\n\nlately erected Garden House situate on a high spot of Ground at Russapuglah, containing a spacious Hall, measuring 36 feet long by 20 broad, a Parlour measuring 20 feet by 16, and four Bed Rooms; 2 of the Rooms measuring 33 feet by 23, and the other two Rooms 23 feet by 20, the whole of the Windows are glazed and have venetian Blinds all round. There are also convenient Puckah built Out-houses and stabling, part of which is not yet covered in, for 8 Horses the Ground measures 38 Biggahs or thereabouts.\nConditions.\nFor Sicca Rupees the amount of the Purchase Money to be paid within 15 days of the time of sale, when Title Deeds and proper conveyances will be delivered to the Purchaser, on failure of Payment at the time above stipulated. the Premises will be resold at the Risk and expence of the first Purchaser.—A Rupee earnest to be paid down to bind the Bargain.\n\nTo be sold by Public Auction, by Mr. Donaldson At the GARDEN HOUSE, of Mr. Edward Wileman; near the Bytah Cannon on Thursday the 19th of Oct.\nA HANDSOME Assortment of Household Furniture lately provided consisting of Mahogany Commodes, Bureaus Dining and Card Tables in setts. Oval pier Glasses in gilt Frames. a very elegant large Cot, with fine Madras Chintz Furniture, Chairs and Couches with Do. Covers and Cushions, Plate China and Glass Ware. and cooking utensils, some very fine old Madeira in Bottles A Europe Plough, Buggy and saddle Horses. The sale to commence at 10 o'Clock in the forenoon, and at the same time will be put up for sale the said Garden House which stands on seven Biggahs of Ground well planted and in neat order, The house has been lately thoroughly repaired and the Windows and Doors glazed it consists of a well proportioned lofty Hall and four Rooms on the ground Floor, with an agreeable sleeping Chamber over the Hall. There are all convenient Offices and out Houses with Stabling for 10 Horses Conditions of Sale to be mentioned on the day thereof. The House may be treated for privately by applying to Mr. Wileman.\n\nTo be Sold by Private Contract.\nUPON very reasonable Terms a Quantity of very fine Chunam. Also a Budgerow of Eighteen Oars; Likewise a Quantity of fine old Madeira in Pipes, and French Brandy in Casks very fine Perry and Shrub Just Imported. And also a quantity of fine Patna Opium, also a Carriot, and a very excellent Horse and Buggy. For Particulars enquire of Mr. Duncan in the China Baazar.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nBY Private contract at Mr. Duncan's Auction Room in the China Baazar A large Quantity of Taffaties of Different colours, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Cossimbazar Raw Silk, A Quantity of Pearls, large and small, fit for the Europe Market, and many other Articles.—Also a Quantity of Bombay Black wood Cotts large and small, and Shades stands, imported by the Ship Freemason Capt Williams.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nHAVING any claim or Demand on the Estate of Capt. W. Barry de-\n\n[Column 2]\n\nceased late of the 2d. Regiment are desired to send in their respective claims: And all Persons, indebted to the Estate, are desired to pay their respective debts to Mr. Claud Alexander Attorney for Lieut. Col. Tottingham, Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Capt. Barry deceased.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nBY private Contract By Mr. Duncan in the China Baazar, two Charriots lately imported, also a Quantity of Supperfine long Cloth, Course, and fine Chintz, and Marchoys, Izzaries; Madras Cambricks Muslins and Pallampores and sundry other Articles.\nCalcutta 15th July 1780\n\nALL PERSONS.\nHAving any Claims or Demands on the Estate of the late Mr. Isaac Reynous. deceased Commissary of Stores at Chunargur are desired to send in their respective demands, and all Persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their respective Debts before the 1st. of November next to Mr. David Killican, Attorney for Captain Thomas Gardiner Executor of the Estate of the said Isaac Reynous deceased.\nCalcutta, 14th Sept. 1780.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nBY Private contract, a convenient upper-roomed House consisting of three bed Rooms a Hall, and Verando, with Godowns, Cook-Room, Horse Stables &c. &c.\nThe whole consisting of thirteen Cottahs of Ground and situate in the Radda baazar opposite Messrs. Guthrie and Wordie, shop. For further particulars please to enquire of Mrs. HELESS.\n\nMrs. MANN.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement, that on Monday the 2d. instant She opened a Shop, for the sale of Millinary, and other Europe Goods, lately imported. The House near Edward Wheelers Esq;\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any legal claims or Demands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew Hierny'e deceased former interim Chief of the Danish settlement, at Fredericnagore in Bengal and his surviving Widow, are hereby requested to send in their Respective claims and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. J. Borgen Judge of the inferior Court of Judicature at Tranquabar, and Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Mr. Andrew Hierny'e deceased, on or before the Expiration of a Year and a Day from this Date the 19th August 1780.\n\nNOTICE.\nIS Hereby given that the following Goods just imported on the Danish Ship Copenhagen Captain GEORGE KROGER, are to be sold by private Contract for ready Money and Sicca Rupees, Viz.\nIron, Sweedish Steel, English Lead, Anchors and Graplings, Copper, Sweedish Coins, Nails, Canvass, Pitch Cables, and Cordage, London Porter, Gin, English and Danish Claret, old Hock, Bayona Burgundy and Fontigniac Wines, french Brandy, Gold Thread diff. Colours, Turpentine and Linseed Oil, and different other Articles. The List of Prices and other Particulars may be seen and had at the Captains House at Fredricksnagore.\n\n[Column 3]\n\nA WRITER wants Employment.\nHE Is a Young Man of great sobriety and unexceptionable Character, as he has a Family, he will be glad to engage for a Continuance, at a Salary of 100 Rup. per Month. Direct to Mr. Vallient to the care of the Printer.\n\nSTOPED.\nON being offered for sale much under value a Gold Seal. For further Particulars apply at the Printing Office.\n\nTo be Sold.\nA Commodious large Ketch rigged Budgerow ready for immediate use with proper Ballast, now lying at the Gaut by Dr. Gardners House. Enquiry to be made of Mr. William Higgs, near Mr. Charles Weston's, who will produce a list of her stores,\n\nTo be Sold.\nA commodious fourteen Oar'd Budgerow in good condition, and well found with large sleeping and dining Apartments, the Budgerow may be view'd at Chaund-paul Gaut. and the Price known by applying at the Printing-Office.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nAT Public sale by the Sheriff of Calcutta, at the Court-House; on Tuesday the 10th day of October next, The Dwelling House and Premises, situated and being in the Post Office street, lately occupied and possessed by Thomas Motte Esq;—And also that Dwelling House and Premises situated to the South West of the house aforesaid on the same side of the Post Office street, now or lately in the Tenure or Occupation of Mr. Chalmers, in or towards satisfaction of the Mortgage thereon made and executed to Henry Grant Esq; for C. R. 40,000.\nThe Tittle Deeds will be produced and shown by Mr. Grant at the time of sale.\nAnd on Wednesday next and the following days will be sold at Mr. Motte's late dwelling House in the Post office street the effects undermentioned viz.\nUseful and Ornamental Plate, Mahogany couches, Do. chairs, do. Tables, do Book cases, very elegant Paintings, do do prints, Mathimatical and Optical Instruments, Blackwood cotts, do chairs, elegant Looking Glasses, Mahogany card Tables, Glass Ware, A Barrel Organ, A Harpsechord, Globe Lanthorns, Wall shades Table do.\nconditions of Sale,\nFor Sicca Rupees twenty five per cent to be deposited on the Day of Sale, and to be forfeited in case the goods are not taken away and the residue of the Purchase Money paid in six Days from the Day of Sale, and the Purchaser to make good any deficiency that may arise by a re-sale.\n\nMr. ANDREWS.\nPROPRIETOR, of the Library, Begs leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the settlement that any of them that becomes subscribers after the date of this Advertisement will be requested to advance one Gold Mohur, and if they do not chuse to continue subscribers for the space of Four months their money shall be returned after deducting what is due to the Library from the time they became subscribers, He is obliged to take this method on Account of many losses he has sustained by Gentlemen going away, and in the hurry of their Affairs not recollecting, their being subscribers to the Library, or having any Books belonging thereto.\nCalcutta the 7th October 80,\n\nTo be LETT or SOLD.\nDUCKINSORE Lodge pleasantly situated on the Banks of the River, a little above Barnagore; for particulars Enquire of Mr. John Johnson at the old Fort.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-10-07/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16l3s93tyD2d2G3ltldVHO24hKf-vEalf/view", "text": "POET's CORNER\nThe HAPY MAN;\nOr, the XVth PSALM imitated.\nSAY heavenly muse, and teach my song,\nTo whom immortal joys belong,\nAnd who the chosen few ---\nWhose souls shall mount the blest abodes,\nShall smile for ever with their God,\nAnd smile as Angels do.\nThe man who midst a scoffing crowd,\nDares to persue the upward road,\nWhere virtue shoots her ray;\nWhose willing heart, whose chearful hands,\nJoin to perform his God's commands,\nAnd own his sacred sway;\nWhose tongue the glory of his fame,\nNe'er scatters poison on a name,\nFor 'tis his constant care,\nSuch is his soul to 'grave the part\nHe owes his neighbour, on his heart,\nIn strokes divinely fair.\nTho' sinners swell in robes of pride,\nAnd boast their thousands at their side,\nHe can their pomp despise,\nWhile the poor saint that fears the Lord,\nBends to his name and trusts his word,\nIs honour'd in his eyes.\nIf once his lips the words have spoke,\nThat word he never dares revoke,\nAnd obstinately good,\nHe varies not from what he swore,\nThough earth and hell oppos'd their pow'r,\nAnd his resolves withstood:\nBy usury he will ne'er augment\nThe plenties Providence has lent;\nHe pleads the guiltless cause,\nThough all the luxury of the East\nWere brought to bribe him into rest,\nAnd hush th' impartial laws.\nThis is the soul that free'd from clay,\nShall climb to everlasting day,\nAnd dwell for ever there,\nWho might behold all nature break,\nAnd hear its mighty pillars crack,\nYet never yield to fear.\nE. N.\n\nOn receiving a Lock of Hair from a Lady\nFAR distant from the lovely fair,\nWhose form so late I view'd;\nYet, when I gaze upon her hair,\nThe pleasing scene's renew'd.\nI think upon the happy hours,\nThat did so sweetly glide,\nWhen seated in the woodbine bowers,\nWith Sylvia by my side.\nMay I again behold the time,\nAgain those transports prove,\nWhen I shall see my native clime,\nAnd share of Sylvia's love.\nJ. F.\n\nOn SOLITUDE.\nHAIL sacred Solitude! hail bless'd retreat!\nThe place of Wisdom, and of bliss the seat;\nThy constant quiet fills my peaceful breast\nWith pleasing joys --- and an unbroken rest:\nHere jealous thoughts my heart can ne'er invade,\nThey cannot pierce this solitary shade.\nBut here, and free from Lust's dishonest stain,\nTrue friendship dwells which scorns all sordid gain\nHere in full streams and constant currents flow\nAll solid pleasures man can hope to know;\nHere in a deep recess of thought we find\nComforts to please, and to exalt the mind;\nWhich both from friendship and from knowledge rise,\n\nMaking us happy, as they make us wise.\nHere, free from noise, with pleasure I survey\nThe agitated world's tempestuous sea,\nOn whose rough billows thoughtless Men are toss'd,\nAnd on the rock of Vice and Folly lost:\nSome are by Malice, or an adverse fate,\nPlung'd in the gulph of an afflicted state:\nBut far the greatest part, a frightful train,\nTho' Virtue courts them, but, alas! in vain;\nFly from her kind, her bright extended arms,\nDeaf to her call, and blinded to her charms,\nAnd, sunk in pleasures, and in brutish ease,\nSeek in a shipwreck state, themselves to please\nHere, I may always on this downy grass,\nUnknown, unseen, my easy minutes pass:\nTill with a gentle force, victorious death,\nTo close my eyes, and stop a while my breath,\nMy happy choice, my solitude, invade,\nAnd thus convey me to a better state.\nH. S.\n\nCALCUTTA PRICE CURRENT for the Month of October 1780.\nTUTENAGUE thin, 15 R per Md.\nThick, do, 14 per do.\nAllum. 5 per do.\nCamphire, 51 per do.\nDammer China, 3 per do.\nDo. Country, 2 12 ans. per do.\nBrimstone, 7 4 per do.\nCopper in plates, 44 per d.o\nDo. in sheets, 50 per do.\nDo. in sticks english, 50 per do.\nDo Japan, 54 per do.\nIron bars flat and round, 11 per do.\nSteel, 10 per do.\nLead in Pigs, 12 12 per do.\nDo. in Sheets, 13 per do.\nRed Lead, 10 per do\nWhite Do. 18 per do.\nTin in Caps, 27 per do.\nDo. in Slabs, 25 per do.\nCotton new and good amoa, 18 per do.\nDo. last Years 16 per do.\nPepper Malabar Coast, 23 4 per do.\nDo. Mallay and Java, 22 per do.\nRed Wood, 3 8 per do.\nSapan Wood, 7 per do.\nHartal Lucknow, 25 per do.\nDo. --- Gulph, 15 per do.\nBenjamin 1st. sort, 30 per do,\n2d sort, 15 per do.\nSandall Wood, 1st. sort, 28 per do.\nDo. --- 2d. 24 per do,\nDo. --- 3d. sort, 12 per do.\nWax Pegu, 43 per do.\nDo. --- Mallay, 36 per do\nQuick Silver, 2 12 per Seer.\nCochenal, 22 per do,\nSaffron, 10 per do.\nVermillion Europe 3 per do.\nDo. Country, 3 8 per do,\nCloves, 6 12 per do.\nMace, 15 per do,\nNutmegs, 14 4 per do.\nCinnamon, 14 per do.\nCardemons, Guzzerat 1st. sort, 150 per Md.\nDo. 2d sort, 100 per do.\nGold Thread, 19 per Bobbin,\nCoral Saur, 2 3 per Sacca Wbt.\nDo. Mungo. 1 3 per do,\nDo. Nimdo. 8 per do,\nCanvas English. 35 per Bolt,\nBroad Cloth Aurora, 100 per Piece.\nDo. Lightgreen,\nDo. dark do. 85 per do.\nDo. Yellow.\nChank he, 41 per 100,\nDo. --- She 26 per do.\n\nCoast Salt with Reswan Bob, --- 70\n2d. sort, 60\nArrack, S 100 per\nMadeira, 300 to 400\nRum, per\nBrandy, 2 8\nPorter 100 p\nDo. 100\nClarett English 60\nDo. Danish, 25\nRice Patchery of Patna, 1 14\nDo --- Fine, 1 seer pe\nDo. Midling or good Cargee, 40\nDo. Common Cargoe sort, 41\nPease, 15 ans.\nWheat, 1 2\nSugar Bandell, 7 4\nDo. Banarass, 7 8\nJagry, 6 8\nLong Pepper, 6 8\nCummin seed White, 7 8\nDo. --- Black, 2 8\nDry Ginger, 3 12\nTurmerick Patna, 2 12\nGhee 1st. sort, 14\n2d. sort, 12\n3d. do. 10\nCutch, 1st. sort, 8\n2d. sort, 6\n3d. sort, 4\nTwine Europe, 65\nDo. Country, 12\nSalt-Petre 1st. sort, 6\n2d. sort, 5\nCanvas Country, 10\nOpheum Patna, Sac 480 pe\nDo. --- Rungpore, Arc. 350\nRaw Silk Cossimbuzar, 7\nDo. --- Radnagore. 8 12\nGunny Bags, 12 p\nMunga Dooties Sallet, 29 per\nTafaties 5 Colours, 10 p\nCuttannees Sydabad 10 Cds. 60 per\nMasseroes Malda. 150\n\nALL PERSONS WHO have any claim upon the Estate of Captain William [ILL] late of the 34th Battalion of [ILL] and Commandant at Chandernagore [ILL] are earnestly desired to send in their [ILL] immediately to Mr. Geo. Allen at [ILL] and all persons indebted to the said [ILL] are requested to pay their respective [ILL] the said Mr. George Allen, Admi[ILL] to his Will, before November ne[ILL] he returns to England, with the ship [ILL] are to sail the begining of that Mon[ILL]\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail,\nAT the Red Godown in the old Baazar, the following Articles\nSALT PORK. in Tierces contain[ILL] Pieces of 6lb each.\nMess PORK in half Tierces, co[ILL] 37 Pieces of 4lb each.\nHOGS FACES, containing 25 a[ILL] Heads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best sort in Tub[ILL] Picul each.\nSOFT SUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds [ILL]\nRUM, in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADEIRA WINE of 4 Years [ILL] Pipes.\nTEA. best sort, in a Box contain[ILL] Canisters.\nWAX CANDLES,\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nThe list of Prices may be seen [ILL] Godown, or further particulars h[ILL] Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. TOUCHET[ILL]\nMarch 11,\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY First and late PRINTER to the Hon. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-10-14", "date": "1780-10-14", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-10-14/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16dleFqFgDcOl3E4YTGKtYOSXTfNvT6FT/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday October 7th to Saturday October, 14th 1780. No. [XXXVIII]\n\nFOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.\nThe London Gazette Extraordinary published by Authority.\nMonday February 28 1780.\nAdmiralty Office.\nCAPT. Edward Thompson, of his Majesty's Ship Hyena arrived here this morning from Gibralter, with dispatches from Admiral Sir George Brydges Rodney, of which the following are copies and Extracts.\n\nSandwich Gibralter Bay Jan. 27th, 1780.\n(Duplicate the original of which is not yet arrived.)\nSIR,\nIt is with the highest satisfaction I can congratulate their Lordships, of the Victory obtained by the Ships under my Command over the Spanish squadron, Commanded by Don Juan Langara, wherein the spanish Admiral, and the greatest part of his squadron were either taken or destroyed.\n\nHaving received repeated intelligence of the Spanish squadron, said to consist of 14 sail of the Line, cruising off Cape St Vincent, I gave notice to all the Captains upon my approaching the said Cape to prepare for Battle and having passed it on the 16th. in the Morning, with the whole Convoy, At one, P. M. the Cape then bearing north, four Leagues, the Bedford made the signal for seeing the fleet in the S. E. quarter, I immediately made a signal for the line of Battle a breast and bore down upon them, but before that could be well effected, I perceived the Enemy were endeavouring to form a line of Battle a head upon the starboard Tack and as the Day was far advanced and unwilling to delay the action, at two P. M. I hauled down the signal for the Line of Battle a Breast, and made a signal for a General chace to engage as the Ships came up by Rotation, and to take the Lee-gage in order to prevent the Enemy's retreat into their own ports. At four P. M. Perceiving the head-most Ships began the action which was returned with great briskness by the Enemy at forty minutes past four, one of the Enemy's line of Battle ships blew up with a dreadful Explosion and every person perished, at six P. M. one of the spanish ships struck, the action and pursuit continued, with a continual fire till two o'Clock in the morning, at which time the Monarco, the head-most of all the Enemies ships having struck to the Sandwhich after receiving one broad side and all fireing having ceased, I made signal and brought too, the weather during midnight was at times very tempestuous with a great Sea which rendered it Difficult to take possession of and shift the prisoners of those ships that had surrendered to his Majesty's Arms. It continued very bad Weather the next day when the Royal George, Prince George, Sandwich, and several other ships were in great Danger, and under the necessity of making sail to avoid the shoals off St Lucar, nor did they get into deep Water, till the next morning, when having joined the Convoy, and made Cape Sparted. I dispatched two frigates to Tangier to acquaint his Majesty's consul with our success, that Great Britain was again Mistress of the streights, and desiring him to hasten a supply of fresh Provisions for the Garrison. At sun set we entered the Gut.\n\nThe Gallant behaviour of the Admirals, Captains, Officers, and Men, I had the honour to Command, was remarkably conspicuous, they seemed actuated with the same spirit and were anxiously Eager to Exert themselves with the utmost zeal to serve his Majesty, and to humble the pride of his Enemies, I may venture to affirm, tho' the Enemy made a Gallant defence, that had the Weather proved but even moderate, or had the action happened in the day, not one of the squadron had escaped.\n\nInclosed I send the List of the Spanish Squadron, as likewise of his Majesty's ships with the damage they Received.\n\nI have the honour,\nto be Sir,\nYour most Obed.\nand most humb. serv.\nGeo. Brydges Rodney.\nPhilip Stephens Esq;\n\nList of the ships of the spanish Fleet under the Command of Don Juan de Langara.\nPhenix, Don Juan de Langara, Admiral, Don Francisco Melgareso Captain 80 Guns, 700 Men, taken and brought into Gibralter.\nSan Agustin, Don Vizente Dos, Commander, 70 Guns, 600 Men, escaped.\nSan Genaro, Don Felix Terada, Commander 70 Guns, 600 Men, escaped.\nSan Justo, Don Josef, Commander 70 Guns, 600 Men, escaped, very much Damaged.\nSan Larenzo, Don Juan Daraar, commander, 70 Guns, 600 Men, escaped very much damaged.\nSan Julian, Marques de Medina commander, 70 Guns, 600 Men taken, and a Lieut. with 70 seamen put on board afterwards went on shore.\nSan Eugenio, Don Antonio Dumonte, commander 70 Guns, 600 Men taken, the Officers shifted but drove ashore on the Breakers and Lost.\nMonarca, Don Antonio Oyarvide, commander 70 Guns, 600 Men taken and brought into Gibralter.\nPrincessa, Don Manuel de Leon, commander 70 Guns, 600 Men taken and brought into Gibralter.\nDeligent, Don Antonio Abornoz, commander 70 Guns, 600 Men, taken and brought into Gibralter.\nSan Domingo, Don Ignazio Mendezable commander, 70 Guns, 600 Men, blown upon Action.\nSan Getrudie, Don Anibal Cassoni commander, 26 Guns, 250 Men, escaped.\nSan Rosalio, Don Antonio Ortega commander, 28 Guns, 250 Men, escaped.\nGeo. Brydges Rodney\n\nReturn of the Killed and Wounded &c.\nShips Names, K. W.\nSandwich None\nPrince George, 1 3\nRoyal George,\nResolution,\nBedford, 3 9\nMontague,\nMalborough,\nAjax 6 6 } Fore Top Mast Shot away 4 G. dismount'd\nAlfred,\nDefence 10 21 } Mast and Yds. much damaged,\nEdgar, 6 20\nCumberland 1\nCulloden,\nInvincible. 3 4\nMonarch, 3 26 } Fore Top mast shot away\nTerrible, 6 12 } main Top gallant m. shot away,\nAlcide, } Main top Mast shot away,\nBienfaisant, } Mizen top mast shot away,\n————\n32 102\n————\nReturn of Officers Killed. Lieut Charles Henry Strachan, Marines, Edgar. Return of Officers Wounded Lieut. Forest, Ajax since dead, Lieut Forbes, Edgar. Master of the Terrible.\nGeo. Brydges Rodney.\n\nExtract of a letter from Sir George Brydges Rodney to Mr. Stephens dated on board the Sandwich Gibralter bay 28th January 1780.\n“Duplicate the Original of which is not yet arrived since my letter of yesterday giving their Lordships an account of the action with the Enemies Squadron and my entering the Gut with the Fleet, and Convoy at sun set on the 18th I must desire you will please to acquaint, that having no person on board the Sandwich acquainted with the\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-10-14/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16dleFqFgDcOl3E4YTGKtYOSXTfNvT6FT/view", "text": "Bay of Gibraltar, I order'd Rear Admiral Digby to lead in and sent two frigates a head to give notice to the Garrison of our approach the weather proved very Bad, and the Current so strong that most of the fleet were drove to the back of the Rock; the Sandwich and many other Ships did not arrive in this Bay till yesterday, all the transports and Victuallers are unloaded and every dispatch shall be used to put his Majestys further Commands into Execution.\n\nExtract of a letter from Sir George Brydges Rodney to Mr. Stephens dated Gibralter bay, 4th February 1780.\n\"As the Winds continued to blow hard Westerly, I thought it forwarding His Majesty's service to make sure of the Convoys arriving safe at Minorca, by sending three Copper-bottom ships of the Line, to see them in safety off that Island, where I am sure they must have arrived before this time, as the wind has continued to blow hard Westerly ever since they failed.\n\nSandwich Gibralter Bay 7th February 1780.\nSIR,\n\"I must desire to acquaint their Lordships that every attention possible has been paid to the Spanish Admiral and his Officers they are all extreamly desirous of returning to spain upon their parole of honor, but as I am informed that great numbers of his Majesty's Subjects are now prisoners in Spain I have declined giving them any assurances till the British Subjects are released and having received Yesterday by the Shrewsbury from Lisbon a Letter from his Majesty's Consul General in Portugal acquainting me that he had released 626 Spanish Prisoners and tho frequent promises had been made, he has not received as yet one in return. This Letter from Sir John Hort confirmed me in the resolution I had before taken viz. not to release any prisoners but upon the Spaniards delivering up all the British subjects at present in Spain, and then only man for man.\nHowever gratifying or convenient it may prove to individuals, the great and general Line of hostility is never to be forgot, in vain we may conquer if unconditional promissory notes can forth with put new arms into the enemys hands, and they openly avail themselves of the British Generosity, without making a just return and detain the British seamen in their Prisons. The great Anxiety of the Spanish Admiral and his Officers to return is such and their Assurances that my Officers and Seamen that had boarded their Ships, and were forced on shore near Cadiz should be forthwith restored, as likewise all other subjects having been delayed upon frivolous pretences. I sent this morning the note I have the honour to inclose for your Lordships Perusal, to the Spanish Admiral and have not a doubt but it will touch their feelings and convince them that no delay must be made, I flatter myself that I have their Lordships approbation in my endeavours to release a thousand good Seamen who may do considerable service to their King and Country I am Sir with great regard.\nYour most obed. and most humb. Servt.\nGeo. Brydges Rodney.\nPhilip Stephens Esq;\n\nGibralter 6th February 1780.\n\"Admiral Rodney presents his compliments to Sir Don Juan Langara, and will have great pleasure to comply with his desire relative to the release of the three Fryars belonging to the Capichine mission for the province of Cumanna, if those Fryars are in the fleet.—The Admiral whose inclination is ever to alleviate the Misfortunes of War by shewing every respect and attention to those Brave Men who have done their duty to their King and Country and under the necessity of informing Sir Don Juan de Langara that the release of himself and the spanish Officers entirely depends on spains immediately releasing all the British Prisoners now in their power, an equal number of Prisoners will be retained for those sent by spain, Humanity obliges the Admiral to offer to those prisoners who are now sick, if they may be received by the spanish General, but this will be the last time unless an Exchange takes place. Answer.—Don Juan de Langara presents his respects to his Excellency Admiral Rodney, and returns thanks for his offers of releasing the 3 Ecclesiastics, whose President's memorial, was presented to him. He observes what his Excellency says respecting the spanish Officers release, Also what relates to the sick on which subject he can only inform His Excellency (as he has done before thro' Admiral Digby) that he has written to spain communicating what was imparted to him by that Gentleman, and believes he will very shortly have an answer of which he will give notice to His Excellency, the spanish General again repeats his respects to His Excellency Admiral Rodney.\n\nGibralter 6th February 1780.\nExtract of a letter from Sir George Brydges Rodney to the Earl of Sandwich dated Gibralter 7th February 1780.\n\"I have the sincere satisfaction to assure your Lordship, that the 5 spanish Men of War are as fine ships as ever swam, they are now compleatly fitted, manned, and put in the line of Battle, and I will Answer for them, will do their duty as English men of War, should the Enemy give them an Opportunity.\n\nSt James's, 28th February.\n\"The Right Hon'ble General Eliott, Governor of Gibralter, in a Letter to the Earl of Hillsborough dated January 28th, 1780 and received early this Morning, gives an account that the Additional Regiment together with the several stores of provisions, Ammunition, and Money, convoyed by the fleet under the command of Admiral Sir George Brydges Rodney were then landing with all expedition, by which the Garrison will be compleatly relieved and that fortress put in a state of perfect security from the Enemy.\n—————————————————————\nContinued from our Last.\nReturn of killed and wounded acting on shore at the siege and attack of Fort Fernando de Omoa, Oct 20, 1779.\n1 Midshipman, 3 seamen, killed. 7 seamen, wounded.\n1 subaltern, and 4 marines wounded.\nLoyal Irish. 1 private killed.\nBay fusileers, 1 private wounded.\nMusquito Indians, 1 killed, 1 wounded.\nTotal 1 Midshipman, 5 men, killed: 1 subaltern, 13 men, wounded.\nNames of Officers killed and wounded.\nMr. Lloyd midshipman of the Lowestoffe killed.\nSecond Lieut. Wightman, of the Chatham division of marines, wounded,\n(Signed) W. DALRYMPLE, Commander in Chief of the Land Forces.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––—\nAdmiralty Office. Dec. 18th, 1779\nCaptain Pakenham arrived at this Office Yesterday afternoon, with a letter from the Hon. John Luttrell, Captain of his Majesty's ship the Charon, to Mr. Stephens, dated at Omoa, the 17th October 1779, of which the following is an extract.\n\nCharon in the Harbour of Omoa,\nSIR, October 27th, 1779.\nI AM to request you will be pleased to acquaint their Lordships, that, in obedience of the orders I received from Sir Peter Parker, I sailed early from Port Royal in the Morning of the 8th of September last, and being joined in a few hours after by the Pomona, Lowestoffe, and Racehorse schooner, bore away for the spanish main, which however I was not able to reach, owing to calms and baffling winds, until the 15th, The next day we got to Rattan, and being apprehensive that the enemy's register ships might pass to winward, and along their own shore, in case I carried all the squadron towards George's Key, I ordered Capt. Nugent, who was well acquainted at that place, to take the Racehorse up to George's Key, to procure, as expeditiously as possible, the most skillful pilots, for Omoa and gulph of Dulce. having so done, he was directed to join his ship at Key-Boquel, then to repair to Glover's reef, where I waited his arrival, having anchor'd the Charon and Lowestoffe there on the 19th inst. The Monday Morning following I had the mortification to learn by a boat which had escaped from George's Key, that it had been taken by the spaniards five days, which made me very doubtful respecting the safety of Capt. Nugent.\nBut I was relieved from that anxiety a few hours afterwards, by the Pomona and Racehorse schooner appearing in sight. Upon their joining me with the pilots I bore away for the Gulph of Dulce, where we arrived in the evening of the 22d. There was no vessel of any nation to be seen in the gulph I therefore, attended by the Captains Parker, and Nugent, with the marines of the squadron, and a party of seamen in the Boats, pushed up the River, and landed at the spanish warehouses before 11 that night, but found them totally abandoned and except the remains of a few provisions, which seemed to indicate that the people had not been long gone. On the 3d. in the Morning, I sent a number of men from the Ships to the Racehorse, and directed Lieut. Trott to make the best of his way to Omoa, to reconnoitre the strength of the place, and to look for the Ships that had sailed from Dulce concluding that they would be found at that port. The next morning the Racehorse joined me at sea; from her I learned, that the three ships were at anchor under the fort. two of them with all on end, and the third with her yards and topmasts struck; and that the fortification did not appear to be very strong on that side of the harbour. I made sail for Omoa; and getting off the port by 11 at night, would have landed the Pilot to have carried us in, he luckily refused; for the next Day, we came to approach the fortification, we found it was of much too formidable a post to promise success by an attempt to force it: nor indeed would it have answered any good end, for the ships had all their sails and topmasts struck, and were lying up a creek where we could not get at them, had we even silenced near forty pieces of Cannon presented themselves to our view from different batteries. The only hope then which remained of our being masters of those ships, arose from a chance that we might catch them off Cape Antonio before their cruize terminated, which in the possible course of events, I thought might happen, and I was making the best of my way with the ships to that station, stopping only two or three days to compleat my water in the Bay of Trexillo, and to learn a further state of the English inhabitants in the Bay of Honduras. I have now the pleasure to inform you of the fortunate escape of Capt. Nugent out of the hands of the Spaniards, and of the frequent services performed by him at George's Key, where he arrived in the Racehorse in the evening of the 19th, having left the Pomona as I directed at Key Boquel. Capt. Nugent approached the shore in his Boat, with the least suspicion that the Key was in possession of the enemy, when he received the fire of five hundred men at least, which killed one of his people, and wounded another. He returned the fire from his Boat's carronade, and some swivels, and then overset upon a reef of rocks, by which he lost five of his men drowned; the rest of the Boat's crew, with himself, swam to the shore, and got into the woods. The Spaniards fired several vollies of small arms at them in the water, but without effect. The next morning the Pomona's boats, with a party of men, retook the Key, but the Spaniards had carried off the guns, and all the valuable effects. Capt. Nugent reports, that the enemy had three hundred and fifty soldiers, and that their intentions were to have surprized and taken the Pomona, having fitted a great number of small craft for that purpose. The Spaniards having been defeated in their views on the Pomona, and Capt. Nugent having joined me, I bore away for Omoa, where we arrived on the 15th instant. The next evening we landed the seamen and marines, and on the 20th, at night, we stormed and carried the fort. The prisoners amount to three hundred and sixty-five, exclusive of officers and inhabitants. I have not time to be more particular, as I am sending off the Racehorse, with this intelligence, to Jamaica, and am very much hurried in embarking the prisoners, and putting the ships in a condition to be navigated. I have appointed Lieut. Trott to the command of the St. Domingo, a register ship of thirty-two guns, and one hundred and thirty men, and have given the command of the other two to the masters of the Charon and Lowestoffe. I have the honour to be, &c. JOHN LUTTRELL.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-10-14/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16dleFqFgDcOl3E4YTGKtYOSXTfNvT6FT/view", "text": "the enemy but before he could [ILL]\nit was attacked by a number of bat-\nand when taken possession of by the\nis was nearly sinking, having receiv-\nshot through her, luckily without\nany body. To be continued.\n\n****************\n\n[ILL] of letters from Constantinople recei-\n[ILL] consul Abbott of Aleppo the 10th\nmarch 1780 viz.\n\n[ILL] the 27th December 1779.\nLATE Letteres from Paris say that\nEpidemical disorder which raged\nfleet and army had so reduced the\nof seamen, that the fleet is disarmed,\ndisorder had reached Paris and\noff great numbers; Letters from\non confirms this and says that the\nhad also appeared amongst them, all\nships have orders to carry their prizes\n[ILL] Creek to perform Quarantine.\n[ILL] had fitted out a Squadron for the\n[ILL] of their Mediterian trade, and it\n[ILL] to sail daily.\n\n[ILL] the 8th January 1780.\nParliament was opened by a speech\nThrone in which the subjects of\nwere recommended to the considerati-\n[ILL] Lord Hallifax is of opinion\nthing the Irish ask must be granted\nThey are not content to receive this\nwhat they asked the last, but insist on\nt on the same footing as England.\n[ILL] fleet was scattered in a storm,\n[ILL] totally dismasted, others much\nand gone to the Havannah; Arbuth-\n[ILL] from new York to pick up the\n[ILL].\n\n[ILL] Gazette 10th March 1780.\nKings third Son, William Henry\n[ILL] the Prince George Admiral\nOur ships suffered little.\n[ILL] relieved and supplied with\n&c. &c.\nEdmond Affleck, Elliot, Duncan,\n[ILL] Ogle, Uvedale Cranston distin-\nthemselves.\n[ILL] Lock, Ross, and the other ships\n[ILL] not sheathed with copper, did not\n[ILL] action. Rodney thanked by both\nParliament.\n[ILL] son Received the spanish\n[ILL] sword. Ireland still dissatisfied and\n[ILL] after full independency.\n[ILL] of Directors in consort with\n[ILL] framed a Plan for the renova-\n[ILL] charter, which however, upon\n[ILL] was thrown out by a Majority of\n[ILL] and General Richard\n[ILL] Mr. Prichton, were deputed by\n[ILL] to attend the Chairman and\n[ILL] adjusting a Plan with Admini-\n\nLeyden 14th March.\n[ILL] 7th March, supplies for the year\n[ILL] 674 thousand, voted, the sum\n[ILL] by Loan 12 Million, Lord\n[ILL] declared to the Chairman and\n[ILL] the two Deputies from the\n[ILL], that their demands are inadmi-\n[ILL] that therefore the whole subject\n[ILL] before Parliament.\n\n[ILL] Admiral Digby, Prince George\n2d. March.\n[ILL] Rodney with 5 sail of the line\n[ILL] take the command in the West-\n[ILL] Returning to England with\n[ILL] of the streights fleet, fell in\n[ILL] of French Vessels, bound to\n[ILL] consisting of two 64 Gun ships,\n[ILL] 15 other ships. One 64, and\n[ILL] vessels are taken, and the rest\n[ILL].\n\n[ILL] Parker, in a letter to Mr.\n[ILL] dated on board the Princess\n[ILL] Lucia 2d. January, advises that\n[ILL] Frigates, had been taken by\n\nAdmiral Rowley with 5 sail of the line.\n\nThe Chairman and Deputy, and the two\nDeputies from the Proprietors, having Re-\nported Lord North's Answer, the Majority\nof the proprietors Resolved at all risks to ad-\nhere to their demands, Ministry appear to\nloose Ground in Parliament, Lord North\nhard Pushed by the Commons, where he\nhas even had two Questions carried against\nhim.\n\nExtracts from the Leyden Gazette.\nLondon 18th February 1780.\n\n\"Yesterday Captain Walsingham had\nthe honour to thank his Majesty for having\nbeen appointed to the Command of a small\nsquadron now getting ready at Portsmouth\nand plymouth; this squadron consist of seven\nships viz. The Thunderer, Royal Oak,\nEgmont, Ramalies, Triumph all 74 Gun\nships in the Harbour at Portsmouth, The\nTorbay 74, and the prudent of 64, in Ply-\nmouth; besides the Ambuscade of 32 Guns\nand Hussar of 28 both Frigates. -- It is\nthought this Squadron is destined for the\nWest Indies in order to augment our Forces\nin that quarter\n\nCadiz 5th February,\nDon Gaston Anchored in this Bay Yes-\nerday with 12 ships of his own and 3 French\nline of Battle ships, besides two of his Fri-\ngates and one store ship and one French\nFrigate, since his departure from Brest his\nfleet has always been attended with Hurri-\ncanes and arrived in a very bad situation,\nbut the damage will be easily Repaired, the\nFrench Vessels only could Refit the vio-\nlence of the weather, out of the 20 ships\nwhich composed Don Gaston's squadron, 8\nwere dispersed viz. The St Joseph returned\ninto Brest, the Seriour and Atalanta arrived\nhere, the Revenge which having sprung a\nLeak had orders to put into Ferrol, we have\nhad no intelligence concerning the other 4,\nwhich belong to the division of Don\nAntonio de Arce.\n\nThese disappointments do not fail to retard\nour operations, since the last Courier the\nwind has been so impetuous in this Bay from\nthe S. E. quarter that two ships of the Line\nhave perished, one is lost to all intents and\npurposes the other is in so dangerous a situati-\non, that little hopes are left, so that this\nmisfortune has depived us of two of our\nfinest ships at the moment they were most ne-\ncessary at the same time it is to be hoped\nthat this same S. E. Winds has not left un-\nmolested the english ships in the Bay of\nGibralter.\n\nPARIS, 25th February, -- The Govern-\nment has received two days ago the dis-\npatches from the Marques de Boulie com-\nmanding at the windward Island dated 4th.\nFebruary, by which they are informed of\nthe departure of Monsieur Dela Motte\nPequet on a secret expedition -- He had 6\nships and two Frigates and is supposed to be\ndestined for St. Eustali.\n\n****************\n\nCALCUTTA.\nDEATHS. ] On Friday the 6th inst.\nAlexander Lipper seaman belonging to the\nDuke of Grafton. -- 9th Capt. William\nPowers late Commander of a Country Ship.\n11 Mr. Dalrymple chief Officer of Country\nship -- 13th Joseph Danford late Com-\nmander of a large Grab Snow.\n\nMR. HICKY begs leave to ac-\nquaint his Subscribers and the\nPublic in General, that having been\nconfined to his bed ever since Sunday,\nlast by a very severe fit of illness, is\nthe cause of his paper being so incor-\nrect, and late in the Publication, and\nwhich he hopes they will excuse.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any Claims on the Estate\nof the late Moses Connor deceased\nare requested to Deliver in an account of\ntheir respective Claims to Mrs. Zenozan\nConnor at Calcutta the Widow and executrix\nof the deceased on or before the twentieth\nday of November next ensuing the date\nhereof, and such persons who are indebted\nto the said Estate are desired forthwith to pay\nthe amount of their respective Debts to\nthe Executrix or they will be proceeded a-\ngainst for the same According to Law.\nDated Oct. 9th 1780.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nAT Mr. J. Andrews's Library, a very\nelegant Pair of Ladies dress diamont\nEar-Rings, and sundry Diamond Rings of\ndifferent sizes and at a very Moderate price\n\nTo Be SOLD.\nBY private Contract By Mr. Dun-\ncan in the China Baazar, a Quantity\nof Superfine long Cloth, Course, and fine\nChintz, and Marchoys, Izzaries Madras\nCambricks Muslins and Pallampores and\nsundry other Articles.\n\nTo be Sold by Private Contract.\nUPON very reasonable Terms, a\nQuantity of very fine Chunam a\nQuantity of fine old Madeira in Pips 1\nFrench Brandy in Casks very fine Perry and\nOrange Shrub Just Imported. And also\na quantity of fine Patna Opium, also a\nCarriot, and a very excellent Horse and\nBuggy. For Particulars enquire of Mr.\nDuncan in the China Baazar.\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail.\nAT the Red Godown in the Radda\nBazaar, the following Articles, viz\nSALT PORK, in Tierces containing 50\nPieces of 6lb each.\nMess PORK in half Tierces, containing\n37 Pieces of 4lb each.\nHOGS FACES, containing 25 and half\nHeads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best sort in Tubs of half\nPicul each.\nSOFT SUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds.\nRUM, in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADEIRA WINE of 4 Years Old, in\nPipes.\nTEA, best sort, in a Box containing two\nCanisters.\nWAX CANDLES,\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the\nGodown, or further particulars had from\nMr. GODEFROY, at Mr. TOUCHET'S.\n\nTo be sold on the Premises,\nOn Monday the 16 instant.\nTHE elegant Furniture, superb\nCarriages, compleat set of car-\nriage Horses fifteen hands high; High\nBred saddle Horses, &c. &c. belong-\ning to Lieut. Colonel Arthur Owen,\nAdjutant General and Aid de camp to\nGeneral Sir EYRE COOTE K. B.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves\nunder the Penalty of 25 per cent to be\nforfeited in case they do not Pay for\nand clear out their respective Lots on\nor before the 26 Instant, after which\nday such Lots as remain uncleared\nwill be removed to the old Play House\nat the risk and charge of the Purchaser\nand further to make good all deficien-\ncies and expences that may arise by a\nre-sale. Calcutta 6th. October 1780.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-10-14/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16dleFqFgDcOl3E4YTGKtYOSXTfNvT6FT/view", "text": "**POET'S CORNER**\n\n**BEAUTY.**\n\nARISE my Muse! rise and sing\nOf Beauty's rapt'rous power;\nThy choicest images here bring\nFrom Nature's blooming store:\nPaint the verdant landscape fair,\nWith each charm the sight to please,\nSmiling meadows shady groves,\nWarbling rills that softly flow,\nTo whose banks the swains repair,\nCourting the sweet evening breeze,\nWhile the shrill blackbirds sing their loves,\nAnd to the gale their wild notes throw:\nPaint each charm that nature boasts,\nOn India, or Arabia's Coasts,\nThem to the raptur'd mind display;\nThe soul shall own thy magic art,\nAnd powerful Beauty warm the heart\nWith her clestial ray.\n\nBut in her chains to bind the soul,\nAnd brutal passions to controul,\nEach sweet sensation to impart,\nThat wakes to joy the beating heart;\nLet living Beauty instant rise,\nShe—comes before my ravish'd eyes\nI see my Delia move,\nWith step majestic, graceful ease,\nEach look, each gesture form'd to please,\nShe comes! the queen of love!\n\nThe roses kindle in her cheeks,\nAnd from her eyes the light'ning breaks,\nThat fires my willing breast;\nUpborn on wings of extacy,\nTo her my ravish'd soul doth fly\nAs to its place of rest.\n\nEach look, each motion shows her pow'r,\nEach accent tells that I adore\nHer more than mortal charms;\nExtatic joy! too great to bear,\nMy wishes all are center'd there,\nO bear me to her arms!\nH. S.\n\n***\n\nTo be sold by Public Auction, by Mr. Donald At The GARDEN HOUSE, of Mr. Edward Wileman; near the Bytah Connah on Thursday the 19th of Oct.\nA HANDSOME Assortment of Household Furniture lately provided consisting of Mahogany Commodes, Bureaus Dining and Card Tables in setts, Oval pier Glasses in gilt Frames, a very elegant large Cot, with fine Madras Chintz Furniture, Chairs and Couches with Do. Covers and Cushions, Plate China and Glass Ware, and Cooking utensils, some very fine old Madeira in Bottles. A Europe Plough, Buggy and saddle Horses. The sale to commence at 10 o'Clock in the forenoon, and at the same time will be put up for sale the said Garden House which stands on seven Biggahs of Ground well planted and in neat order, The house has been lately thoroughly repaired and the Windows and Doors glazed it consists of a well proportioned lofty Hall and four Rooms on the ground Floor, with an agreeable sleeping Chamber over the Hall. There all convenient Offices and out Houses with Stabling for 10 Horses Conditions of Sale to be mentioned on the day thereof. The House may be treated for privately by applying to Mr. Wileman.\n\n***\n\nTo be SOLD BY Private contract at Mr. Duncan's Auction Room in the China Baazar\nA large Quantity of Tassaties of Different colours, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Cossimbuzar Raw Silk, A Quantity of Pearls, large, and small, fit for the Europe Market and many other Articles.—Also a Quantity of Bombay Black wood Cotts large and small, and Shades Stands, imported by the Ship Freemason Capt Williams.\n\n***\n\nALL PERSONS.\nHAVING any claim or Demand on the Estate of Capt. W. Barry deceased late of the 2d. Regiment are desired to send in Their respective claims: And all Persons, indebted to the Estate, are desired to pay their respective debts to Mr. Claud Alexander Attorney for Lieut. Col. Tottingham, Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Capt. Barry deceased.\n\n***\n\nALL PERSONS\nWHO have any claim upon the estate of Captain William Davies, late of the 3d. Battalion of Seapoys and Commandant at Cahndernagore deceased are earnestly desired to send in their accounts immediately to Mr. Geo. Allen at Calcutta and all persons, indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay their respective Debts to the said Mr. George Allen, Administrator to his Will, before November next. As he returns to England, with the ships which are to sail the begining of that Month.\n\n***\n\nTo be SOLD.\nBy Private contract, a convenient upper-roomed House consisting of three bed Rooms a Hall, and Verando, with Godowns, Cook - Room, Horse Stables &c. &c. The whole consisting of thirteen Cottahs of Ground and situate in the Radda baazar opposite Messrs. Guthrie and Wordie, shop. For further particulars please to enquire of Mrs. HELESS.\n\n***\n\nMrs. MANN.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement, that on Monday the 2d. Instant She opened a Shop, for the sale of Millinary, and other Europe Goods, lately Imported. The House near Edward Wheelers Esq:\n\n***\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any legal claims or Demands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew Hiern've deceased former interim Chief of the Danish settlement, at Fredericsnagore in Bengal, and his surviving Widow, are hereby requested to send in their Respective claims and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. J. Borgen Judge of the inferior Court of Judicature at Tranquabar, and Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Mr. Andrew Hiern've deceased, on or before the Expiration of a Year and a Day from this Date the 19th August 1780.\n\n***\n\nNOTICE.\nIS Hereby given that the following Goods just imported on the Danish Ship Copenhagen Captain GEORGE KROGER, are to be sold by private Contract for ready Money and Sicca Rupees, Viz.\nIron, Sweedish Steell, English Lead, Anchors and Graplings, Copper, Sweedish Coils, Nails, Canvass, Pitch Cables, and Cordage, London Porter, Gin English and Danish Claret, old Hock, Bayona Burgundy and Fontigniac Wines, french Brandy, Gold Thread diff. Colours, Turpentine and Linseed Oil and different other Articles, The List of Prices and other Particulars may be seen and had at the Captains House at Fredricksnagore.\n\n***\n\nSTOPED.\nON being offered for sale much under value, a Gold Seal. For further Particulars apply at the Printing Office.\n\n***\n\nTo be Sold.\nA Commedious large Ketch rigged Budgerow ready for immediate use with proper Ballast, now lying at the Gaut by Dr. Gardiner's House, Enquiry to be made of Mr. William Higgs, near Mr. Charles Weston's, who will produce a list of her stores.\n\n***\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY First, and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n\n***\n\nTo be Sold.\nA commodious fourteen Oar'd Budgerow in good condition, and well found with large sleeping and dining Apartments, the Budgerow may be view'd at Chaundpaul Gaut, and the Price known by applying at the Printing-Office.\n\n***\n\nMr. ANDREWS.\nPROPRIETOR, of the Library, Begs leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the settlement that any of them that become subscribers after the date of this Advertisement will be requested to advance one Gold Mohur, and if they do not chuse to continue subscribers for the space of Four months their money shall be returned after deducting what is due to the Library from the time they became subscribers, He is obliged to take this method on Account of many losses he has sustained by Gentlemen going away, and in the hurry of their Affairs not recollecting, their being subscribers to the Library, or having any Books belonging thereto.\nCalcutta the 7th October, 80\n\n***\n\nTo be LETT or SOLD.\nDUCKINSORE Lodge pleasantly situated on the Banks of the River, a little above Barnagore; for particulars Enquire of Mr. John Johnson at the old Fort.\n\n***\n\nFOR Sale by Private Contract by Mr. WILLIAMSON Vendu Master to the Hon'ble Company.\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones, set and unset.\nPearls of various sorts, just imported, from Bussorah.\nCountry and Town Houses.\nAn Organ of 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with accompanyments.\nElegant useful and Ornamental Plate.\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers.\nOld Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles\nFrench Brandy, and French Fruits,\nWest-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nA Superb Crane Necked Europe Charriot.\nA most elegant and Superb Assortment of Glass Ware, lately imported consisting of Lustres, Candelabors, Epergne, Vases, &c. compleat for a Sideboard and desert, which are open for public view at Mr. Williamson's Auction Room Old Play House.\nA Strong Bay Buggy Horse.\nA Handsome stout bay Toorkay.\nA two Feet Brass Tube Refracting and Reflecting Telescope.\nAnd a quantity of Malabar Poonspars, for Masts and Yards, which lay in Mr. WILLIAMSON's Nullah.\nCalcutta 2d. September 1780\n\n***\n\nFor Sale by private Contract.\nA Garden situate to the Estward of the Bytah Connah, belonging to Mr. Bonafacio Rodregues, measuring nearly three Biggahs. Any Person desirous of Purchasing the same will be pleased to apply to Mr. Williamson at his Office in the Old Play-House, where the Title Deeds are lodged for Inspection.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-10-21", "date": "1780-10-21", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-10-21/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/172brhmz-38ztFgk-a4qISNs1CK8BXHxA/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday October 14th to Saturday October, 21st 1780. No. [XXXIX]\n\nFOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.\nExtract from Captain Inglis of the Salisbury off the Bight of Port Royal 8th January 1780.\nS I R,\nTHE 12th of last Month at day break near Porto de salle (in the bay of Honduras) we observed two sails in the East, the one a large Vessel, the other a Sloop, we gave them chace being favoured by a Breeze from the N. W. after several Manœuvres & the strange ships having made their private signals, during the day, we got pretty near about 6 o'clock in the evening, at last he hoisted the spanish Flag, at half past 6, we fired a few shots, which he returned very smartly, the fire was kept up on both sides till after 8 o'clock, when the large Vessel having lost her Main Mast, and unluckily her Mizen Mast also fell over the side in the night time,---We found her to be the St Charles of 50 Guns, of which 38 were 18 pounders, and 12 6 do. she had 397 Men on board, she had a great deal of Ammunition of all kinds. The Sloop escaped during the night time, We had 4 Men killed on board the Salisbury, and 14 wounded, 5 of whom are dead of their wounds. Her rigging suffered much in the Action, Commodore Walsingham has received instructions the 10th of March to set sail the first fair wind with a squadron of 6 ships of the Line, 2 Frigates, and 2 fire ships. It is said that he is bound for the Coast of Africa, in order to take possession of the settlements taken by the French there, and next to proceed to the West Indies, to join Admiral Parker, who will also be Reinforced with the Hannibal of 50 Guns, the Dromedary of 44, and 2 other Frigates; which will serve as a Convoy to a fleet of Merchantmen bound for the West Indies, which consists of 200 sails and upwards. Admiral Graves has hoisted his Flag on board the London of 90 Guns which they say is also destined with some other ships of the Line for a secret expedition.\n\nExtracts from the Leyden Gazettes printed in March 1780.\nDublin 4th March. Yesterday received intelligence that Royal consent was granted to the Bill which the British Parliament had passed, and that the priviledge of carrying on a free trade with the American colonies, the West Indies, and the Coast of Africa had been granted to Ireland, upon the arrival of this news there were great rejoicings every where about this place. The Guns were fired, and all the Buildings, both Public, and private were illuminated.\n\nAn Address presented to his Majesty by the Commoners of Ireland.\nMost Gracious Sovereign.\nWE, your Majesty's most respectfull and faithful subjects, the Commoners of Ireland, assembled in Parliament, humbly begs leave to assure your Majesty of our sincere Attachment to his Royal Person, and Government. We are very sensible of the of the uninterrupted attention of your Majesty to the interests of Ireland, and of the happy alteration which the wisdom of your Counsels, and the liberal sentiments of the British Parliament, have made in the present situation of our affairs, we feel a double satisfaction, on account of the priviledge now bestowed upon us, both because it appears to be an effectual Remedy for the Poverty of the Kingdom, and because it furnishes us with an incontestable proof of that fraternal affection, which we think ourselves Entitled to expect from Great Britain, and which we will ever endeavour to cultivate, and encrease with mutual sincerity, we humbly beg your Majesty to be assured that we also feel the greatest pleasure to find that the Bond which has always united the two Kingdoms, is more firm this Day than ever, owing to the conduct of our Brother subjects, your Majesty may also be assured, that for our parts we shall never fail in doing the utmost Efforts, to keep up that intimate affection between Britain, and Ireland, which we are firmly persuaded is inseparable from happiness and prosperity.\n\nLondon 28 February taken from Lloyds books.\n\"Captain Payne who left St Christophers 18 January, and arrived in Bristol, informs us of Admiral Hyde Parker having fallen in with 16 French Transports had taken 9 and dispersed the rest, after which fell in with 3 Frigates of the same Nation, and took two.\n\nLondon 3d. March.\n\"The 28th February at two in the afternoon the Colours were flying at the Tower, and the Guns fired there, and in the Park. Their Majesty's being at Covent Garden, that night both the Actors and Spectators broke out in transports of joy. The part which Prince William had in the Engagement added much to their particular satisfaction, Captain Thompson delivered a Letter from him to the Queen, he was during the action along side of Admiral Digby on the elivation raised above the Quarter Deck, and Sir George Rodney, having been offered the Spanish Admiral's sword Answered, that the honor of taking that, belong to his Majesty's third Son now on board the fleet, after which the Prince went on board of the Phenix and received it from his own hands. His Royal Highness then went on shore and dined on the Mountain with General Elliott, and Mons. Langara.\n\nLondon 10th March.\n\"Prince William Henry 3d. Son to his Majesty, arrived Yesterday from Portsmouth at the Queen's Palace, where he was received with the greatest affection by their Majesty's and the Royal Family, he was yesterday accompanied by the Prince of Wales, and the Bishop of Ornsburgh to St. James's Palace, where there were a great concourse of People in order to congratulate their Majesty's on his return, after which the Prince was congratulated by the Nobility on the happy expedition on which he lately had been, and the trophies he brought along with him, consisting of two great packages of Flags taken from the French and Spaniards, this Prince returned from sea in the capacity of a Lieut. and will serve again under Admiral Digby, design'd for the Command of the Fleet, that is to cruize in the channel.\n\nThe Bedford 74 Guns, one of Admiral Digby's squadron, came to an Anchor at Spit-head the 6th of this Month, and 11 others Anchored the same evening at St. Helens viz. the Prince George 90 Guns commanded by the Admiral, the Alfred, Alcide and Cumberland, the Defence, Invincible, and Monarch, the Culloden, Marlborough, and Resolution, with the Shrewsbury, all 74s, and the Frigate Triton with two of the ships taken from Langara and the Monarco and Princessa of 70 Guns, the Prince William (formerly le Guipuscoan) of 64 Guns the St. George 100 Guns commanded by Admiral Ross, the Bienfaisant of 64 Guns, Appollo Frigate came, are received at Plymouth, having brought in with them the Phenix 80 Guns, and Diligent of 70 Guns, the Edgar of 74 Guns Capt. Elliott, was left at Gibralter with the Panther of 64 and the Augustus prize and Foweyte Frigates, Sir George Rodney has set out for the West Indies, with the Sandwich 90 Guns, and Ajax, Montague, and Terrible of 74 Guns each, and the Pegasus Frigate.---Admiral Hyde Parker, who has had some lucky cruizes since the departure of Admiral Byron, and Barrington, is coming home having asked leave on account of his Age and infirmities. Admiral Graves is stationed in his Room,\n\n2d. March. \"This day a Court martial was held at portsmouth on board the Victory upon Capt. Botelier who commanded the Ardent that was taken last summer by Orvilliers fleet. The members were Admiral Evans, president, Capt. Allen, Sir Digby, Dent, Dalrymple, Moutry, Clewland, Thompson, Fielding, Sir Charles Douglas Nott, Goodall, Kieth, Stewart and Caldwell, it continued 3 days. The 1st. Lieutenants Evidence, was very much in his favour, but that of the 3d. Lieutenant, was much against him, by the sentence pronounced the 7 March, he is dismissed the service and declared ever incapable of serving in his Majesty's Marine. He is said to be one of those who acquitted Admiral Kepple from the accusation of Sir Hugh Pallisser.\n\nThe Count de Welderen Ambassador from the states General delivered Lord Stormont secretary of state a paper complaining of the captures made upon the Dutch convoy. The English Minister having received his\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-10-21/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/172brhmz-38ztFgk-a4qISNs1CK8BXHxA/view", "text": "M—y's Orders, answered that he could not help observing that their High Mightinesses had not yet taken into consideration the demand made by Great Britain for the assistance agreed on by the treaty; Tho' Sir Joseph York had at different times mention'd it to them so that the Court of London was still uncertain whether to look upon the Dutch as a power that was their Friend and ally, and only upon the footing of a Nation that was their friend but neuter.\n\nDenmark 4th March.\nThe 27th of this Month in the Night time one of our East India ships took fire at Copenhagen and was entirely consumed together with a cargo Valued at 340,000 crowns.—The crew was Luckily saved, but when the Powder took fire the Vessel immediately blew up and many spectators who were advised in vain of the danger were also blown up, and those at a distance killed or much hurt, by the violence of the shock. The Ice also having burst many Persons of Distinction were drowned, this ship was called the Good Hope.\n\nParis 25th February.\n\"Yesterday the Count D'Estang was at the Opera in the Duke de Chartres box, and notwithstanding all he could do to disguise himself was perceived, and received great applause both from the Public and Actors, one of whom offered him a Crown of Laurels.\n\nBrest 25th February.—A Dunkirk cruizer called the Marques de Sugnelay, Commanded by Mons. Collin a Lieut. brought in two English Prizes into that Port, one of 300 Tons, and the other of 250 Tons, carrying Cargoes of Beef, and Pork, from Waterford to London.\n\nBy an Extract of a letter from Madras, we have the following Intelligence\nA LIST of the Officers Kill'd and wounded in the last Battle under Col. Bayley with Hyder Alley, and prisoners.\nKilled Lieut. Col. Fletcher, Capts. Phillips, Ferrier, Noxon, Powell, Lieuts. & Ens. Piel, Wilson sen'r. Wilson jun'r. Browzier, Wade, Bergiers, Stringer, Shedden, Wood, Clark, Dowes, Cotton, Boswell, Mouncrief, Custic, Maconackie, Dring, Nash, Fleming, Mackenzie Gunn Gallaway, Maclin, Lombard, Dick, Magen. Marshall Macleod, Rogers & Frank. Prisoners. Col. Baily wounded Capts Baird, 73 d. do. Lucas do, Jones, Art. do. Grant, do. do. Wrang, Lieuts. Lindsay 73d. wounded, Melvil do. do. Musell, Meley, do. wounded Camble do. Frazer, Mc'Neal, Read, Knox, wounded, Smith Art. do. Dalrymple do. do. Fevering do, Halliburtin do. Cox, Art. do. Forbes do. Butler, do, Chese do. Ensigns Forbes, wounded. Moore do, Jones do, Mc'Killister do, Gordon do. Long do, Mackey, do. White, Corner, Cadets Ballin sen. wounded Baillin jun. Cuthburt, do. Hodges, Gorev, wounded, Hope do. Nabobs Officers. Capts Rumley, wounded Wheyms, do, Gowdey, Surgeons, Doct. wounded Camble do, Ogileve, and are all sent to Sringapatnam, Except Col, Bayley, a List of the Privates not yet come in but supposed our loss Kill'd wounded and taken Prisoners 700 Europeans, and 5000 sepoys 12 pieces of Cannon, left by Monro 4gs. 12 pounders, 6 Royals 2 Cohorns, besides all the Camp and Stores. Hyder is gone to Arcot.\nSaill'd the True Briton, Dring, for Bengal the snow Triumph, Richardson, do, the Comp. ship Contracter, to trinclepoint for troops, the do, Ponsburn to do for do, the Sertain frigate to Masulapatam for do, the Fafilalaun, Bolts, to Negapatam, with the Admirals Family who has left the settlement.\nRice at 70 pags. on account no one will purchase. A Pagoda there is none in the place.\nThe Mallabars are selling their goods at an under prime Cost to get away.\nA certain great Officer is shouted at on account of a late affair, its thought the G—r and G—l will walk off in the first Ship if not in a Packet.\nCol. Long has taken a large escort of Bullocks and Provisions to Hyder and carried them into Vellore, its reported Hyder has blown up Congesaram Pagoda and means to destroy all the small forts, that he may be better able to keep the Country and harris our Army if they take the field in January, Arcot is thought to be besieged, no inteligence without our Camp to Marmelay.\nMrs Crock fell out of her Window at her Honse in the Fort and broke her Legs, and it is thought she will not recover.\nSeveral Officers and Men has lost their sight after they left their tents, for Hyder on account of the Heat in the Day, advances at Night, and are now fed with rotten Ganjam rice, that the poor fellows are badly off.\nThe Admirals fleet expected to sail 10th of october, for the Malabar Coast and Bombay, they are well man'd and at Bombay they are all to be copper'd, Copper is sent on board for that purpose. Lady Edward's is well after her late fatigue at Trinqubar.\nSeveral Brass Morters with Furniture for 5000 horse on account of the Nabob.\n\nCALCUTTA,\nSaturday 14th October 1780.\nSIR EYRE COOTE, with the detachement for Fort St. George, embarked this day.\nThe Troops made a handsome appearance, and behaved themselves on the occasion with all the steadiness, cheerfulness and obedience that may be expected from good soldiers, not a Man declined the service, but the whole went off with a determined Resolution not to Dishonour the establishment, from whence they were sent, and the commander of the Brigade to which these brave Men belong, having by a very humane Regulation secured their Children, and other dependants from want during their absence, it has enabled them to go on this service with the greatest tranquillity and satisfaction.\nDEATHS.] 12 Inst. Mr. Phillip Poleck. 13 do. Mr. Nicolas de Porto. 15 do. Mr. William Chalmers. 19 M. James Isnell, late a ship Wright.\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail.\n\nAT the Red Godown in the Radda Baazar, the following Articles, viz.\nSALT PORK, in Tierces containing 50 Pieces of 6lb each.\nMess PORK in half Tierces, containing 37 Pieces of 4lb each.\nHOGS FACES, containing [25 and half Heads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best sort in Tubs of half Picul each.\nSOFT SUGAR IN BALES OF 2 Maunds.\nRUM, in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADEIRA WINE of 4 Years Old, in Pipes.\nTEA, best sort, in a Box containing two Canisters.\nWAX CANDLES,\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars had from Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. TOUCHET's.\n\nFOR Sale by Private Contract by Mr. WILLIAMSON Vendu Master to the Hon'ble Company.\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones, set and unset.\nPearls of various Sorts, just imported, from Bussorah.\nRein Diers Tongues.\nAn Organ of 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with accompanymens.\nElegant useful and Ornamental Plate, French Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers,\nOld Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles French Brandy, and French Fruits.\nWest-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars.\nA Superb Crane Necked Europe Gharriot.\nA most elegant and Superb Assortment of Glass Ware, lately imported consisting of Lustres, Candlelabors, Eperene, Vases, &c. compleat for a Sideboard and desart, which are open for public view at Mr. Williamson's Auction Room Old Play House.\nA Strong Bay Buggy Horse.\nA Handsome stout bay Toonay.\nA two Feet Brass Tube Refracting and Reflecting Telescope.\nAnd a quantity of Malabar Poonspars, for Masts and Yards, which lay in Mrs. WILLIAMSON's Nullah.\nCalcutta 2d September 1780.\n\nMr WILLIAMSON,\nBEGS leave to acquaint the public, that the sale at Colonel Owen's House which was advertised for this day is unavoidably obliged to be postponed till Monday next the 23d. instant by Colonel Owen's public Business preventing his quitting the House so to admit of the sale being made this day.\n\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 per cent to be forfeited in case they do not pay for and clear out their respective Lots, as follows the Horses and Carriages within the day, and all other Articles on or before the mid-day of the 31st. inst at which time such Lots as remain uncleared will be removed at the expence and risk of the several Purchasers to the old play-house, that the house may be delivered up. And further the Purchasers are to agree to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a resale.\nMonday 17 October 1780.\n\nBy Order of the Administrator\nTHE Effects of the late Mr. Charles Malortie will be sold by public Auction at Mr Williamsons Auction Room, old Play House on Wednesday and Thursday the 25th and 26th instant consisting of plate, Books, Furniture, Looking glasses, Pictures, Globes and Wall Lantherns, small Arms of sorts surveyors Instruments Liquors, Patna rose water China and Glass Ware, Carpets and Settringees, Carriages and Horses, wearing Apparel, Table Linnen, &c.\nA large commodious 18 Oard Pinnace Budgerow laying at Chaund Paul Gaut.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 per cent to be forfeited in case they do not Pay for and clear out their respective Lots\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-10-21/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/172brhmz-38ztFgk-a4qISNs1CK8BXHxA/view", "text": "[ILL]rs, the Horses and Carriages with Day and all other Articles on or [ILL] the 4th day of November next [ILL]g, and further to make good all [ILL]ncies and expences that may [ILL]y a re-sale.\n\nCalcutta 17th. October 1780.\n\nOn Tuesday the 24th October.\nWILL be sold by public Auction, by Mr. Donald at his Auction-Room [ILL] Court House.\n\nTen Pipes of good sound Madera [ILL] the Musters of which may be seen [ILL]ed at said Auction-Room.\n\nAt the same time,\n\n[ILL]ey Hounds, 10 Spaniels, and Point- [ILL] Puppies, a Patulla Budgerow, A [ILL] Large country Tents, Swords, [ILL] pieces, Furniture, Books; Glass [ILL]na Ware, two Riding Horses, and [ILL] variety of other Articles. The pro- [ILL] Gentlemen gone on the Expedition [ILL] oath.\n\nThe sale to begin at 10 o'Clock\n\nGodowns by the River Side opposite Mr. Ferguson's,\n\nMonday the 23d. Oct, will be sold by Auction by Mr. DONALD.\n\nThe Undermentioned Europe and Coir Cordage, Anchors, and Tar, viz.\nEurope Cables, 1 of 14 do,\n13 Inches,\n12 do, 3 Coir Cables,\n11 do,\n10 & a half do, Anchors,\n9 & a half do, 1 of 834, d[ILL]th lb.\n9 do, 1 of 872 do,\n8 do, 1 of 902 do,\n7 do, 1 of 906 do.\n1 of 1004 do,\n[ILL] cables, 1 of 1062 do,\n1 of 1060 do,\n[ILL] Hawsers 1 of 1072 do,\n[ILL] inches 1 of 1006 do,\n1 of 1140 do,\n[ILL] a half do, 1 of 1996, do,\n[ILL]hree q. do. 1 of 2196 do,\n1 of 2384 do,\n1 of 2280 do,\n1 of 2576 do,\n[ILL]eters, 1 of 2710 do,\n[ILL]aes 16 Anchors,\n[ILL] inches,\n\n[ILL]antity of the best Stockholm Tar, a [ILL] of China Dammar. The Conditi- [ILL]e mentioned at the Time of Sale. [ILL] 10 o'clock.\n\nFriday the 27th Oct, will be sold at public Auction,\n\nBy Mr Donald at his Auction Room near the Court house, by [ILL] of the Executor of Captain [ILL] Power deceased, his late [ILL] house being 3 Story high [ILL] the Moorgy Baazar at the [ILL] of the street leading to the [ILL]e Church, his Wearing Ap- [ILL] Furniture and plate. Three Cof- [ILL] good servants belonging to the [ILL] Also a Quantity of China [ILL] fattins of various beautiful [ILL] The Conditions to be men- [ILL] the Time of Sale,\n\nSale to begin at 10 o'Clock,\n\nBy Order of the Executors.\n\nMonday next the 23d. Instant,\nWILL be sold by Public Auction, for Sicca Rupees, and Ready Money\n\nby Mr. William Bondfield, at the Court House, immediately after Rising of the Court, the Valuable and choice collection of Law Books belonging to the Estate of the late North Naylor Esq;\n\nConditions of Sale.\n\nThe Books to be taken away and paid for within the day of sale, otherwise they will be Removed to Mr. Bondfields Auction, Room, where the purchasers must send for them, and if not taken away from thence within 10 days after the sale, they will be Resold at the Risque and on account of the Purchaser.\n\nCalcutta 20 Oct. 1780.\n\nOn Monday next the 23d Instant.\n\nWILL be sold by public sale, for Sicca Rupees, by Mr. Bondfield, at the Court House, immediately after the sale of Mr. Naylors Books. The good Snow Plover, Burthen about 4500 Maunds, with all her Masts, Yards, Rigging, Anchors, Cables &c. as per List which may be seen at Mr. Bondfields, and which will be produced at the day of sale. The Snow now laying a little below Mrs. Rosses Gaut.\n\nConditions of Sale.\n\nThe Purchaser to pay one Sicca Rupee to bind the sale, and the remainder of the purchase money to be paid within ten days after the sale, in default of which the Vessel will be Resold at the Risque and on account of the purchaser.\n\nAt the same time will be sold, 3 pipes of Old Madeira.\n\nCalcutta 20 Oct. 1780.\n\nL O S T.\n\nON the west side of Major Tolley's Nullah at Russah Puglah and nearly opposite the Garden House of Richard Johnson Esq, a white Fox Hound Bitch, with rounded Ears, and answers to the name of Maiden. Whoever will bring the said Hound to the printer of this paper, will receive a reward of one hundred sicca Rupees, and any person or persons detaining her after this Notice will be prosecuted as the law directs.\n\nTo be Re-sold,\n\nAT Mr Duncan's Auction room in the China Baazar, on Saturday the 28th instant a Quantity of Goods not taken away.\n\nAt Mr. Duncan's Auction Room,\n\nOn Wednesday the 25th inst.\n\nWILL be sold by Public Out-cry. the Effects of the late Captain Joseph Dunford deceased.\n\nN O T I C E.\n\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the radda Baazar opposite Mr Guthries formerly Mr. Thomas Smiths Europe Shop, is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\n\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at the rate of one Rupee eight Ans per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee ten Ans. retail, Course piece Goods, Cossimbaazar Bandanas, raw Silks &c. All Gentlemen favouring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfaction.\n\nALL PERSONS,\n\nWHO have any legal claims or demands on the Estate of Mr Francis Palmer who died at Bussorah the 13 of June last on his way to Europe, are desired to send in their respective demands, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their respective debts on or before the first day Day of January next to Mr. George Gardner Executor of the Estate of the said Mr Francis Palmer, deceased.\n\nCalcutta 21st Oct. 1780.\n\nHouses and Lands to be Sold.\n\nNOTICE is hereby given that a certain House or Houses situated near the Chouke, in the city of Patna sold by Public Auction, on the 23d. Oct. 1779 for two thousand five Hundred rupees by order of the Dewanny Adaulut of Bahar, and on which near three thousand Rupees has been since expended in Repairs, will be disposed of for Eight thousand Rupees\n\nMr. I. G. Booth the present Superintendant of the above Dewanny Adaulut, in his letter of the 15th of August last, informs the Hon'ble Board that the said house or houses were \"collusively knocked down\" at 2500 Rupees, \"when the whole Inhabitants \"of Patna, estimated them worth at least 60,000 Rupees.\"\n\nN. B. The above Tenements have been rented for the last twelve Years by Govind Chund Dutt, Mr. Sages Banyan, and other Banyans at 30 Sonnaut Rupees per Month.\n\nA L S O.\n\nTo be disposed of a Talook situated in Purgunnah Ballagutch, Sircar Hadgeepoor, in Soubah Bahar, lately the property of Golaum Humza Khan, and Golaum Gouz Khan, containing ten or twelve Villages which was in like manner sold by Order of the aforesaid Adaulut on the 22d. day of December last for the sum of two thousand six hundred Rupees.\n\nIn the Talook there is a Garden estimated Mr. I. G. Booth in his Letter aforesaid, by 3 or 4,000 Rupees.\n\nThe present proprietor dissatisfied with the purchase is desirous of disposing of it at the price he gave for it. The Haal Hussil or gross produce for the last fussullee year Amounted to two thousand five hundred Rupees and is estimated at the same this year the purchaser will therefore be entittled to Mahkaanah or Temsendary right of 10 per cent thereon.\n\nThe proprietor of the above valuable Estates have authorized Mr. William Young now in Calcutta to offer them in this manner on the above Terms to the public, Who will put the purchaser in possession on payment of the purchase money to the Printer of the Calcutta Gazette.\n\nN. B. Landed property being forbid to be purchased by Europeans Mr. Young can only treat for the Talook with such persons as come within the Regulations of the Hon'ble the Governor Genaral and Council.\n\nMr HICKY, returns thanks to his friends for the very interesting and agreeable intelligence which they supply'd him with, in the course of the last and present weeks.---And begs leave to hope for a continuance of such favours, which shall be most sincerely and gratefully acknowledged.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-10-21/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/172brhmz-38ztFgk-a4qISNs1CK8BXHxA/view", "text": "POET's CORNER.\n\nA DREAM.\n\nOFT have I mus'd with deep surprize,\nWhat fortune painted without eyes!\nHer eyes at least so muffl'd o'er,\nThat day from night she can't discover,\nHence comest (thought I) that Honours places,\n'Stead of true men, are thrown on Asses\nFor how, in wonders name, when blind\nTrue virtue see, or merit find!\nWas I one day dame fortunes keeper,\nShe shou'd, at least, squint with one peeper,\nThen wou'd she see how the World is jogging,\nHow knaves the just, the rich the poor are roguing;\nHer kind favours hood-wink'd granted,\nAre heaped where least of all they're wanted;\nHow bold faced knaves, kind receptions meet,\nWhilst modest merit starves i' th' street\nThis thought took in my brain such root,\nThe strength of sleep cou'dn't drive it out;\nFor in soft Morpheus' arms when laid,\nQueen Mab kept cap'ting round my head,\nMethought a Golden throne high rais'd;\nWith Di'mond, gems and jewels blaz'd;\nThe goddess fortune fill'd the seat,\nKingdoms lay prostrate at her feet\nThe worlds wide map her canopy of state\nHer maid, Miss Whim Caprice, appears,\nStill whispering in the Goddess ears;\nThus, ma'm, and thus, your favours scatter,\nFill this fool's bags, and that knaves Platter\n'Twere fit you dub this blockhead great\nThat ass a Minister of state\nThe goddess swallows her advice\nEager as hungry cats do mice,\nOr right or wrong 'tis all the same\nHer lawyer, her every thing's Miss Whim\nStrange blunders now are brought to pass\nSir Wisdom's wrote, where shou'd be ass,\nEmbroider'd velves grace the backs\nWhich nature meant to carry sacks\nThat star dubb Lord, with looks elate\nShou'd cobble shoes, not botch the state\nIn nature's book, what finds the place\nOf groom, in fortunes is---- your grace\nThose bums that on soft wool-packs sit,\nA porters bench wou'd better fit,\nThose silk crown'd heads and flowing, Locks\nWhat odds 'twixt them and barbers blocks?\nGenerals that they'd true courage wear,\nLong shining Swords, and powder'd hair;\nMacaronys,----which for Men I took,\nAre----apes---- wrote large in natures book\nPatriots----their names when spelt aright\nLegerdemainers, clear as light.\nLadies----with three foot-heads high around,\nWere----ladies still wherever found,\nTrue merit in a thread-bare suit,\nFor the Company's sport was kick'd about.\nThe King long may he reign I pray----\nThe King was King that's all I say.\nThe unhappiest blunder that I find,\nWas, Justice, sword in hand----stone blind\nPuss scratching at my Chamber Door,\nAwak'd me, and I dreamt no more.\nHONESTUS.\n\nTo be SOLD\n\nBY Private contract at Mr. Duncan's Auction Room in the China Baazar A large Quantity of Taffaties of Different colours, Bandanno, Handkerchiefs, Cossimbuzar Raw Silk, A Quantity of small, large, and small, fit for the Europe Mar-\n\nket, and many other Articles.----Also a Quantity of Bombay Black wood Cotts large and small, and Shades stands, imported by the Ship Freemason Capt Williams.\n\nALL PERSONS.\n\nHAVING any claim or Demand on the Estate of Capt. W. Barry deceased late of the 2d. Regiment are desired to send in their respective claims: And all Persons, indebted to the Estate, are desired to pay their respective debts to Mr. Claud Alexander Attorney for Lieut. Col. Tottingham, Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Capt. Barry deceased.\n\nALL PERSONS\n\nWHO have any claim upon the estate of Captain William Davies, late of the 34th Battalion of Seapoys and Commandant at Cahndernagore deceased are earnestly desired to send in their accounts immediately to Mr. Geo. Allen at Calcutta and all persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay their respective Debts to the said Mr. George Allen, Administrator to his Will, before November next. As he returns to England, with the ships which are to sail the begining of that Month.\n\nTo be SOLD,\n\nBY Private contract, a convenient upper-roomed House consisting of three b d Rooms a Hall, and Verando, with Godowns, Cook-Room, Horse Stables &c. &c. The whole consisting of thirteen Cottahs of Ground and situate in the Radda baazar opposite Messrs. Guthrie and Wordie, shop. For further particulars please to enquire of Mrs. HELESS.\n\nALL PERSONS.\n\nWHO have any legal claims or Demands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew Hierny'e deceased former intearims Chief of the Danish settlement, at Frederictnagore in Bengal and his surviving Widow, are hereby requested to send in their Respective claims and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. J. Borgen Judge of the inferior Court of Judicature at Tranquabar, and Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Mr. Andrew Hierny'e deceased, on or before the Expiration of a Year and a Day from this Date the 19th August 1780.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nIS Hereby given that the following Goods just imported on the Danish Ship Copenhagan Captain GEORGE KROGER, are to be sold by private Contract for ready Money and Sicca Rupees, Viz. Iron, Sweedish Steell, English Lead, Anchors and Grapnings, Copper, Sweedish Coins, Nails, Canvass, Pitch Cables, and Cordage, London Porter, Gin English and Danish Claret, old Hock, Bayona Burgundy and Ponticniac Wines, French Brandy, Gold Thread diff. Colours, Turpentine and Linseed Oil and different other Articles. The List of Prices and other Particulars may be seen and had at the Captains House at Fredricknagore.\n\nMrs. MANN.\n\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement, that on Monday the 2d. instant She opened a Shop, for the sale of Millinery, and other Europe Goods, lately imported. The House near Edward Wheelers Esq;\n\nTo be Sold.\n\nA Commodious large Ketch timbered ready for immediate [ILL] proper Ballast, now lying at the [ILL] Dr. Gardners House. Enquiry [ILL] of Mr. William Higgs, near Mr. Weston's, who will produce a list [ILL] stores.\n\nTo be Sold.\n\nA commodious fourteen Oar'd Budgerow in good condition, and fitted with large sleeping and dining Apartments the Budgerow may be view'd at Mr. Paul Gaut, and the Price known by applying at the Printing-Office.\n\nMr. ANDREWS\n\nPROPRIETOR, of the Library, begs leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the settlement that any of them that become subscribers after the date of this Advertisement will be requested to advance a Gold Mohur, and if they do not chuse to continue subscribers for the space of three months their money shall be return'd them deducting what is due to the Library for the time they became subscribers, He is obliged to take this method on Account of the losses he has sustained by Gentlemen going away, and in the hurry of their Affairs not recollecting, their being subscribers to the Library, or having any Books belonging thereto.\nCalcutta the 7th Oct. 1780\n\nTo be LETT or SOLD\n\nDUCKINSORE Lodge pleasantly situated on the Banks of the River a little above Barnagore; for particulars Enquire of Mr. John Johnson at the old Fort.\n\nFor Sale By private Contract\n\nA Garden situate to the Eastward of the Bytah Connah, belonging to Mr. Bonefacio Rodregues, measuring about three Biggahs. Any Person desirous of Purchasing the same will be pleased to apply to Mr. Williamson at his Office near the Play-House, where the Title Deeds are lodged for Inspection.\n\nTo be SOLD.\n\nAT Mr. J. Andrews's Library, a very elegant Pair of Ladies dress [ILL] Ear-Rings, and sundry Diamond Rings of different sizes, and at a very Moderate Price\n\nTo Be SOLD.\n\nBY private Contract By Mr. Duncan in the China Baazar, a Quantity of Superfine long Cloth, Course, [ILL] Chintz, and Macrnoys, Izzaries, [ILL] Cambricks Muslins and Pallampores and sundry other Articles.\n\nTo be Sold by private Contract\n\nUPON very reasonable Terms, A Quantity of very fine Chintz, A quantity of fine old Madeira in Bottles, French Brandy in Casks very fine Peppermint Orange Shrub Just Imported. Also a quantity of fine Patna Opium, a good Carriot, and a very excellent Horse and Buggy. For Particulars enquire of Mr. Duncan in the China Baazar.\n\nSTOPED.\n\nON being offered for sale much under its value, a Gold Seal. For further particulars apply at the Printing Office.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY First and late PRINTER, to the Hon. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-10-28", "date": "1780-10-28", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-10-28/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/170ppVbRYu6Jpfa4E7Bax2dwBqCqbfvif/view", "text": "HICKY'S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday October 21st to Saturday October, 28th 1780. No. [XL]\n\nBy an Extract of a letter from Madras, dated the 27th of Sept. 1780.\nYOU desire me to give you the News, you have heard of the defeat of Colonel Baillies detachment, it was owing to a mere accident, the blowing up of a Tumbrel. Had that not happened, He would have cut his way through Hyder's whole Army, (of at least 40 thousand Men,) and would have joined General Munro.—His Men and Officers behaved with such surprizing coolness, and regularity, that we have no instance (perhaps not even in history) of any Troops shewing such determined Orderly courage.—Powells Grenadiers the Glory of the service, refused Quarters, and were cut to pieces, the Europeans Grenadiers also refused Quarters and died with their Arms in their hands.—Hyder lost 15 thousand horse and Foot, according to the Reports of our Circar Peons, who were at his own loss, and the Bravery of Baillie, and his handful of Men, who did not exceed four thousand in all, or five thousand. It is true, the Detachment consisted of our prime and picked Troops, Officers as well as Men, and the loss is greatly repaired, however there is no spirit lost, and we hope that matters will soon wear a different appearance. The circumstances of Baillies defeat, reflects perhaps as much honor to the British Arms as any Victory could have done.\nThe brave Powell who was adored by his Sepoys, fell down Wounded in the midst of his Grenadiers who stood round him till they were cut in pieces. The Artillery also stood till they were cut down at their Guns. It is said that Powell is alive, and may perhaps yet recover. Hyder treats all the Officers who are now prisoners, honourably, for they say of him that he esteems bravery even in an Enemy.\nTwo Indiamen are now at Masalapatam taking on board 400 Sepoys and Grenadiers from the Sircar, Capt. Lysaght is to command them. Our Troops breath Revenge and you may soon expect to hear of something desperate.\nThere is not the least prospect of a famine as was reported by some individuals. Madras is full of provisions, and if Bengal sends money, and some prime Troops to assist, all will go well again.\n\nThe following Petition, and Remonstrance was drawn up by the Black Town Militia of Madrass, and addressed to George Taswell Esq; as Commander of that Corps.\ndated Madrass 30th Sep. 1780.\nSIR,\nWE the under written Inhabitants of Madras Patnam &c. belonging to the Black-town Militia, beg leave to address you as Commandant of that Corps.\nPermit us to assure you that every one of us would think ourselves very happy to have it in our power to contribute in any Manner to the Good of this settlement, and more particularly at this present crisis. We are also sensible that this is not only our Duty, but also our own Interest to do so.—Thus situated, we humbly hope that it does not appear to you that we have shown any voluntary backwardness in doing our duty therein, but it is with extreme concern, we are obliged to confess, that we do not think we have met in the embodying of the Militia with that Encouragement we have a right to expect, for first, We have, as a stigma, been separated from the Fort Militia, which, we understand from good Authority is unusual and totally unprecedented and are interspersed with the very lowest Class of all colours (Coffries not excepted) nay the Fort Militia a la Franque, have been given to us as a Present to increase our Importance. Secondly, a downright Military Uniform and Arms are given to us, to make the freemen half visible from the Soldiers, and instead of an easy Duty that was promised to us, the drilling begins every Morning at 5, by which some of us are render'd unfit to perform our Mornings Work on which our subsistance depends. Thirdly we are Ordered to appear on an Alarm on a certain Bastion in the Black town near 1 Mile and a half from our homes, and there to wait further Orders, whilst others, who are no more than Inhabitants of the Black town like ourselves, may sleep in their Beds or retire to the Fort for their safety, merely because they are distinguished by being taken into the Fort Militia. We conceive ourselves as old Inhabitants intitled to the continuation of that protection which we have enjoy'd under former Government, as long as our Publick conduct is conformable to Peace and good Order, and therefore we flatter ourselves that you will lay this before Colonel Charles Smith, and that he will be pleased to lay this our Letter before the Hon'ble Board, to assist us in getting that redress which we stand in need of—for what Assistance in time of need can be expected from a body of Men, who being set up as a Mark for contempt to rail at, can have but very little Inclination or zeal to put their Lives or Effects to risk for a community in which they are counted as cyphers.\nWe further presume that we would think ourselves justly deserving of what we here complain, were we to remain silent, but as a respectful representation to our superiors on such an occasion is our birth right getting or getting none, we think we have at least done Justice to our Characters, as far as rests with us.\nWe beg you will not interpret to our prejudice the Warmth of some of our representations, they are the overflowings of hearts filled with Patriotism, but touched with our supposed (Nay we will add) Real grievances.\nWe are with all due Respect.\nSir,\nYours &c.\nJ. C. Bartholma,\nD. Young, John Leatham, Angus Mc Intosh, James Bringer, A. F. Frank, John Willoughby, H Darley, William Chaplin. John Bell. E. Dinthede. C. Barret, John Charles, J. Allison.\n\nCALCUTTA.\nWE are informed from good Authority that there is now a secret treaty subsisting between Nujiff Caun, the King of Delhi's Generalitano, and the Maharattas. And that it is settled between them, that one of the generals acting under the said Nujiff Caun, (as if led by his own inclinations) shall desert over to the Maharatta's with about thirty thousand of the King of Delhi's Troops.\nThis scheme seems deeply laid, and is calculated chiefly to harrass Major Carmac, and prevent his intended progress with the Detachment under his Command.\nBy this plan our Enemies, (of which it seems we have now too many) hopes to reserve the whole force of the Maharatta Army in order to make one grand and capital attack, against general Goddard.\nWe have the pleasure to inform the Public, that the forty thousand Maharattas, that were assembled at, and near Cuttock some months ago, are now (from sickness and disinclination, to serve longer) reduced to about ten thousand,—that twenty or thirty of them had died of a day by fluxes and fevers, and that great numbers of them had returned home to their families to the different parts of the Country from whence they came.\nWe are informed that the Troops lately draughted from this settlement, and which embarked for Madrass the 14th Instant, are still laying at Culpee, in a very sickly situation, that one or more of the Ships taken up by Government, was so deeply laden with Rice, that the Pilots refused to take charge of them, as they drew too much water to Pass clear over the flatts.\nThat the Duke of Kingston Captain Nur had been aground for several Days, by which it is supposed she must have received much injury, having fifteen lacks of Rupees on board, a weight sufficient in itself to break the back of any vessel laying aground so long a time.\nWe are informed by one of the inhabitants of Russpuglah that as he passed from thence to Calcutta, on Tuesday morning last that he counted upwards of 27 Cows and Bullocks which had perished by the heavy rains and floods.\nIn the late Hurricane that happen'd at Patna the 13th of September last we are in-\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-10-28/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/170ppVbRYu6Jpfa4E7Bax2dwBqCqbfvif/view", "text": "formed that there was upwards of seven hundred People perished in the Ruins of the Houses and Walls which were blown down by the violence of the storm.—Several Boats were also lost much about the same time, some with very valuable Cargoes owing to the high winds, and the violent agitation of the water in the River.\n\nDuring the late heavy rains, several Bengally Cutcha Houses has fallen down, three in and near the John Baazar, one in a lane near the Loll Baazar behind Mr. Carmichael's Houses, part of one near the Radda Baazar, and several others in different parts of the Town, but we have not heard of any lives being lost\n\nWe are informed that on Tuesday evening last, between the hours of five, and six o'clock, three well dressed Gentoos were seen walking arm, in arm together, from Calcutta towards Intally, one of whom had a Talwar under his arm, and had a valuable shawl lapp'd round his head over his turband, they by every outward gesture, and appearance seem'd to be on the most friendly and amicable terms. It is supposed they arrived at the extent of their Journey a little after dark the spot of ground on which they stood we are informed is about one mile beyond the Garden House formerly occupyed by the late Sir John Clavering.\n\nThere it seems, two of them discovered to the third, their premeditated intentions one held the accused whilst the other cut him with his Talwar in so desperate a manner that he instantly expir'd on the spot, the abettor in this horid act is fled, and the supposed Murderer taken into custody by the Fouzdar of Chit-pore.\n\nWe are informed that the Sepoy Troops lately Draughted at Vizacapatam, having all their Arms Accoutrements, Baggage &c. ready, to embark, on board the Sartine Frigate, and some other Vessels then in that Harbour in order to carry them to Madras, the day of their intended departure, the Governor of Vizac, invited all the Military Officers to dine with him, and the Council, the Troops were to embark that Afternoon.\n\nThe Gentlemen made a cheerful repast drank success to the British Arms, and sat in company with all the tranquility of mind imaginable, but were soon alarmed by an uncommon noise, they sent some of their servants out to learn the cause, and was soon informed that the Troops draughted for Madras, had Mutinied, and was endeavouring to force, those Sepoys who was to remain behind, in the Ba racks, to join them, which they refused.—This account soon brought their Officers out, who instantly reassumed their commands, and ordered them immediatly to march down to the beach and go on board, this they refused one and all, the Grenadiers levelled their pieces, took aim, discharged a volly, and killed every Officer on the spot,—They took the Governor prisoner and all the Civil servants, set free a french spy who had been confined there for some time, and placed him at their head, at the same time put the Governor, and all the civil servants in the prison from whence they took the Frenchman.\n\nThey plundered the Governors House, and Factory, of the Treasure, plate and every other valuable that night, took the civillians out the next morning tied them, and marched them off with them, with an intent to carry them prisoners to Hyder Ally, whom themselves intended to join;—After they had marched several Miles from Vizac, they unty'd the Governor Mr. Casmajor, and the rest of the Gentlemen and told them they might Return to Vizac if they pleased.\n\nEnsign Butler the only surviving Officer\n\non that Establishment, and who very fortunately had been on a visit, to a friend at some distance from the Settlement, finding what had happened, drew up a detatchment of the remaining Troops the next morning, with a few Field Pieces marched at the head of them, in quest off the deserters, came up with them and discharged a few rounds of grape Shot, amongst them which brought several of them to the ground, some run off leaving the most part of their arms behind and the remainder he took Prisoners, marching them in the front with the Filed pieces in the rear.\n\nMilitary promotions in the course of this Month,\n\nLIEUT. Alex. Kydd, Field Engineer, with Brigadier General Goddard, in room of Capt. Caldwell.—Capt. Wm. Sands regulating Officer of the Calcutta Militia, in room of Capt. Plowden who is appointed to Lucknow.—Lieut. Richard Long, and John Rattray, Captains.—Ensigns Thomas Villars, and John Ellwood, Lieut's. Messrs. Wm. Moncrief, George Gillaspie, Ed. Wallis, Thos. Smith, George Heard, Alex. Knox, and Stratford Powell, Ensigns. Mr. Edward Golding, Ensign of Engineers.\n\nB O N M O T.\nA Lady of wit and Gallantry being lately accompanied on a visit to the Universities by a remarkably Stupid Young Nobleman, it was observed by one, who knew the parties, how ill her choice was in respect to a Conductor. \"Not at all, says a Gentleman present, I think it highly in character, Minervas, you know, is always accompanied by an Owl.\"\n\nContinued from our 28th number.\n\nBUT Capt. Nugent and his peolpe were made Prisoners, and when he got on shore, there was a parade for execution, such as a scaffold, and a guard of soldiers: for it was understood to be the orders with which the Spaniards came to attack the settlement, that every body that was conquered, and had made resistance, should be put to death: but when they enquired, and found Capt. Nugent, who had no arms in the boat, and did not resist, they contented themselves with blindfolding, stripping, and handcuffing him; he was confined with his boat's crew in a close prison. During their operations, a great number of batteaux, assisted by an armed schooner, attacked the race-horse, and attempted to board her; but she was so gallantly and obstinately defended by Lieut. Trott, his officers and people, that the Spaniards were repulsed with great slaughter. On board the Race-horse, two men only were killed, and three wounded. When the Race-horse had beaten off the Spaniards, she repaired immediately to bring up the Pomona from Key Boquel; and as soon as the frigate appeared in sight, the Spaniards, to the amount of about 500, took to their craft, and quitted the Key with great precipitation, leaving Capt. Nugent, his people and the inhabitants, in close confinement, from which they released themselves; and Capt. Nugent in his boat retook possession of a brig, which was aground and the Spaniards had captured, when they came into the harbour This brig at the foliciation of the inhabitants, who had furnished, her with sea-men, Capt. Nugent armed, and, sent to the River Belez, to cover the embarkation of the property there belonging to the English settlers; with directions, that she should, after performing that service, repair in quest of the ships under my command; and, in case of not meeting with us, make the best of their way to Jamaica.\n\nThinking this information too incomplete\n\nto dispatch the Racehorse with to [ILL] I directed Lieut. Trott, as soon as [ILL] ted Omoa, to go in quest of the b[ILL] river Belez, and afterwards to [ILL] George's Key, and land the people [ILL] served as pilots, and were desirous [ILL] put on shore; and after making s[ILL] enquiries as I thought necessary to [ILL] to do, I ordered her to join the sq[ILL] the Bay of Truxillio, where she [ILL] 4th of October, and informed m[ILL] brig, armed by Capt. Nugent, h[ILL] collected the different settlers in the [ILL] 70 of them were on board, and [ILL] 200 under her escort in small craft; [ILL] he had directed them to Truxillio, [ILL] way to Black river. They howev[ILL] appear while I was there; and th[ILL] ships being wooded and watered [ILL] to sea with them, having direct[ILL] Trott, to give every assistance in [ILL] towards forwarding the brig with th[ILL] to Black river on the Musquito, sho[ILL] arrived at Truxillio while he was [ILL] his water, The pilots the Racehor[ILL] to George's Key, finding no Kin[ILL] there, or security for their person[ILL] and the inhabitants of every settle[ILL] claim in the Bay relinquished their [ILL] not thinking it tenable against the [ILL] numbers of the Spaniards, were [ILL] as fast as possible, some to Jamaica [ILL] major part of them to Black riv[ILL] Musquito shore. In this disagre[ILL] on were things in the Bay of H[ILL] when I left it upon the 4th of Oct[ILL] on the 7th fortune changed her face [ILL] and presented to our view the [ILL] sloop of war, having under her con[ILL] tatchment of troops belonging to [ILL] Irish, and some Musquito Indian[ILL] the command of Capt. Command[ILL] rymple, who was as desirous as [ILL] making a land and sea attack upon [ILL] son of Omoa, and the Spanish Ga[ILL] therefore took immediate measures [ILL] the services of these people who had [ILL] ven from St. George's Key, by m[ILL] myself for Truxillio, and dispatchi[ILL] gates to Bonacea and Utilla, in q[ILL] vessels with the Baymen. Lieut. [ILL] the Race-horse, I sent to Rattan on [ILL] service. They all returned to me [ILL] pedition and success, bringing a [ILL] ment 250 men. We forthwith set [ILL] made escalding ladders, fascines, [ILL] and every other requisite in our p[ILL] carrying on a siege: having settled [ILL] of attack, I gave full instruction[ILL] Captains and Officers who were to [ILL] into execution; and in the morni[ILL] 10th of October, I sailed with th[ILL] slette, Pomona, Porcupine, R[ILL] three schooners and a number of sm[ILL] for Porto Cavallo Bay, and anchore[ILL] there close in shore. On the evenin[ILL] 16th, Capt. Pakenham, to whom I [ILL] the command of landing the troops [ILL] my orders in so officer like and [ILL] tious a manner, that the who[ILL] formed and marched from the beac[ILL] eleven o'clock that night. From t[ILL] cacy of the roads, and other circu[ILL] our troops were prevented from mak[ILL] great progress before the next [ILL] when they pushed forward with grea[ILL] to gain the commanding ground at [ILL] vernor's house, and having driven a [ILL] Spaniards, who contended for the p[ILL] of it, we occupied that very import[ILL] but were so annoyed by the enemy's [ILL] try from the town as to compel our [ILL] set fire to it. In the midst of the fla[ILL] ved off the Harbour of Omoa; and t[ILL] I flattered myself would have carrie[ILL] to the enemy's batteries.\n\nTo be continued.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-10-28/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/170ppVbRYu6Jpfa4E7Bax2dwBqCqbfvif/view", "text": "Sale by Private Contract by Mr. WILLIAMSON Vendu Master to the Company.\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones set and unset.\nWines of various Sorts, just imported, from Europe.\nReindeer Tongues.\nAn Organ of 12 Barrels which performs all Mr. Handel's Concertoes with accompanyments.\nMost useful and Ornamental Plate.\nSperma Ceti Wax Candles, Sconce Candles in Boxes,\nOld Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles\nFrench Brandy, and French Fruits,\nEast India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nA Superb Crane Necked Europe Chariot.\nA most elegant and Superb Assortment of Glass Ware, lately imported consisting of Lustres, Candelabras, Epergne, Vases, and compleat for a Sideboard and desert, which is open for public view at Mr. Williamson's Auction Room Old Play House.\nA Strong Bay Buggy Horse.\nA Handsome stout bay Toorkay.\nA Four Feet Brass Tube Refracting and Reflecting Telescope.\nA large quantity of Malabar Poonspars, Masts and Yards, which lay in Mr. WILLIAMSON's Nullah.\n\nTuesday the 24 October 1780.\nThe Inclemency of the Weather preventing the sale at Colonel Owen's yesterday, Mr. WILLIAMSON is obliged to post-pone it till Monday next 30th Instant, Mr. WILLIAMSON begs leave to observe that as the House is to be delivered on the next day, only 24 Hours from the time of sale will be allowed for the clearing out the Lots. after which time the purchasers to stand to the Risk and expences of removing them to the Old-Play-House\n\nAt WILLIAMSON's Auction-Room.\nOld Play-House, on Thursday and Friday the 2d. and 3d of November.\nWILL be sold by public Auction, Sundry effects of several Gentlemen who have left Calcutta Consisting of Furniture, Plate, Books, China and glass Ware, Broad Cloth, White Piece Goods, Broad Cloths of different Colours, and Sundry other Articles.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe purchasers to bind themselves under a penalty of 25 per cent to be forfeited, in case they do not pay the amount of their respective lots and clear out within ten days from the day of Sale as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise on a resale. Calcutta 26th October 1780.\n\nBy Order of the Executors.\nOn Monday next the 30th. Instant,\nWILL be sold by Public Auction, for Sicca Rupees, and Ready Money by Mr. William Bondfield, at the Court House, immediately after Rising of the Court, a valuable and choice collection of Law Books, belonging to the Estate of the late Mr. Naylor Esq;\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Books to be taken away and paid for on the day of sale, otherwise they will be removed to Mr. Bondfields Auction, Room where the purchasers must send for them, and if not taken away from thence within ten days after the sale, they will be resold at the Risque and on account of the first purchaser. Calcutta 20 Oct. 1780.\n\nOn Monday next the 30th Instant.\nWILL be sold by public sale, for Sicca Rupees, by Mr. Bondfield, at the Court House, immediately after the sale of Mr. Naylors, Books. The good Snow Floyer, Burthen about 4500 Maunds, with all her Masts, Yards, Rigging, Anchors, Cables &c. as per List which may be seen at Mr. Bondfields, and which will be produced at the day of sale. The Snow now laying a little below Mrs. Rosses Gaut.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchaser to pay one Sicca Rupee to bind the sale, and the remainder of the purchase money to be paid within ten days after the sale, in default of which the Vessel will be Resold at the Risque and on account of the purchaser. At the same time will be sold, 3 pipes of Old Madeira. 20 Oct. 80.\n\nHouses and Lands to be Sold.\nNOTICE is hereby given that a certain House, or Houses situated near the Chouk, in the city of Patna sold by Public Auction, on the 23d. Oct. 1779 for two thousand five Hundred Rupees, by order of the Dewanny Adaulut of Bahar, and on which near three thousand Rupees has been since expended in Repairs, will be disposed of for Eight thousand Rupees.\nMr. I. G. Booth the present Superintendant of the above Dewanny Adaulut, in his letter of the 15th of August last, informs the Hon'ble Board that the said house or houses were \"collusively knocked down\" at 2500 Rupees, \"when the whole inhabitants \"of Patna, estimated them worth at least 60,000 Rupees.\"\nN. B. The above Tenements have been rented for the last twelve Years by Govind Chund Dutt, Mr. Sages Banyan, and other Banyans at 30 Sonnaut Rupees per Month.\nA L S O.\nTo be disposed of a Talook situated in Purgunnah Ballagutca, Sircar Hadgeepoor, in Soubah Bahar, lately the property of Golaum Hamza Khan, and Golaum Gouz Khan, containing ten or twelve Villages which was in like manner sold by order of the aforesaid Adaulut on the 21st. day of December last for the sum of two thousand six hundred Rupees.\nIn this Talook there is a Garden estimated by Mr. I. G. Booth in his letter aforesaid, at 3 or 4,000 Rupees.\nThe present proprietor dissatisfied with the purchase is desirous of disposing of it at the price he gave for it. The Hael Hasil or gross produce for the last Fussillee year Amounted to two thousand five hundred Rupees and is estimated at the same this year the purchaser will therefore be entituled to Maulkannah or Temeendary right of 10 per cent thereon.\nThe proprietors of the above valuable Estates have authorized Mr. William Young now in Calcutta to offer them in this manner on the above Terms to the public, Who wil put the purchasers in possession on payment of the purchase money to the Printer of the Calcutta Gazette.\nN. B. Landed property being forbid to be purchased by Europeans, Mr. Young can only treat for the Talook with such persons as come within the Regulations of the Hon'ble the Governor General, and Council.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any legal claims or demands on the Estate of the late Mr. Francis Palmer who died at Bussorah the 13 of June last on his way to Europe, are desired to send in their respective demands, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their respective debts on or before the first Day of January next to Mr. George Gardner Executor of the Estate of the said Mr Francis Palmer, deceased.\n\nAt the Godowns by the River Side opposite Mr. Ferguson's,\nOn Monday the 30th. Oct, will be sold by public Auction by Mr. DONALD\nTHE Undermentioned Europe and Coir Cordage, Anchors, and Tar, viz.\nEurope Cables,\n1 of 11 Inches,\n1 of 12 do,\n1 of 13 do,\n1 of 13 & a half do,\n1 of 14 & a half do,\n1 of 15 do,\n1 of 16 do,\n3 of 17 do,\n10 Cables,\nEurope Hawsers\n1 of 7 Inches\n2 of 8 do,\n4 of 8 & a half do,\n1 of 8 three q. do,\n3 of 9 do,\n1 of 10 do,\n12 Hawsers,\nCoir Cables\n1 of 13 Inches,\n1 of 14 Inches,\n2 Coir Cables,\nAnchors,\n1 of 834, danish lb.\n1 of 872 do,\n1 of 902 do,\n1 of 906 do.\n1 of 1004 do,\n1 of 1062 do,\n1 of 1066 do,\n1 of 1072 do,\n1 of 1008 do,\n1 of 1110 do,\n1 of 1996 do,\n1 of 2190 do,\n1 of 2264 do\n1 of 2280 do,\n1 of 2576 do,\n1 of 2710 do,\n16 Anchors,\nA Quantity of the best Stockholm Tar, a quantity of China Dammer. The Conditions, to be mentioned at the Time of Sale. to begin at 10 o'clock.\n\nOn Thursday the 2d. November.\nWILL be sold by Public Auction by Mr. Donald, at the late dwelling House of Mr. William Chalmers deceased opposite the Post Office, the Effects belonging to his Estate consisting of &c.\nHoushold Furniture, Plate, Watch, His Wearing Apparel, A choice collection of Books elegantly bound, Horses,\nAt the same time and place,\nA large Pinnace Budgerow now laying at Batty creek, which formerly belonged to Capt Munro. The sale to begin at 10 o'clock.\n\nAt Mr. Duncan's Ware House in the China Baazar will be sold by Private Contract.\nA Quantity of Dacca Goods fit for the Europe Market, also Course and fine Long Cloth, and Chints just Imported from the Coast of Choromandel, China sutting of all Colours and also China and Country sugar-candy 1st, and 2d. sort, and a great Variety of other Articles both Europe and Country to tedious to mention,\nCalcutta 26th October 1780.\n\nTo the Public.\nMR. Le GALLAIS begs leave to Inform the Gentlemen of the Settlement, that he will open a Subscription on Monday next for Oysters during the season, and hopes the Gentlemen will be so obliging as to inform him what quantity they will want, that may he know how to divide them, on their arrival. October, 27th, 1780.\n\nMr. HICKY, in the most respectful manner, begs leave to acquaint his Subscribers up the Country, and on the Coast, that as the year draws near a conclusion, he wishes to receive the amount of the Subscription money for the Gazette on or before the 30th day of November next, and will esteem it as a particular favour, if they will be so obliging as to give instructions to their Attornies, or correspondents in Calcutta, to pay the amount at the printing Office, when they will receive a Receipt for the same.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-10-28/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/170ppVbRYu6Jpfa4E7Bax2dwBqCqbfvif/view", "text": "**COLUMN 1**\n\nPOET'S CORNER.\n\nSir,\nIf you think the following lines worth inserting in your Poets Corner, your giving them a Place will oblige,\nYour obedient Servant,\nPERSICUS.\n\nThanks to the LADY.\nYOUR thought fair patriotic Maid\nIn easy verse with elegance display'd,\nWith so much Judge't void of flattering art,\nMust sure be grateful to each generous heart.\nInspired by this, the Soldier fired with zeal,\nShall scorning Interest, guard the public weal,\nGualiar subdued, well sung in female Lays,\nPush others on to earn a glorious Praise.\nPopham, whose acts yo've thus handed down,\nElate shall strive to gain a new renown,\nBrittania's Fmge in grateful verse shall tell,\nTo future times how haughty India fell.\nGUALIAR, Oct. 14th 1780.\n\nTo be SOLD\nBY Private contract at Mr. Duncan's Auction Room in the China Baazar A large Quantity of Taffaties of Different colours, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Cossimbuzar Raw Silk, A Quantity of Pearls, large, and small, fit for the Europe Market, and many other Articles.—Also a Quanity of Bombay Black wood Cotts large and small, and Shades stands, imported by the Ship Freemason Capt. Williams.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nHAVING any claim or Demand on the Estate of Capt. W. Barry deceased late of the 2d. Regiment are desired to send in their respective claims: And all Persons, indebted to the Estate, are desired to pay their respective debts to Mr. Claud Alexander Attorney for Lieut. Col. Tottingham, Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Capt. Barry deceased.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any claim upon the estate of Captain William Davies, late of the 3d Battalion of Seapoys and Commandant at Chandernagore deceased are earnestly desired to send in their accounts immediately to Mr. Geo. Allan at Calcutta and all persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to pay their respective Debts to the said Mr. George Allan, Administrator to his Will, before November next. As he returns to England, with the ships which are to sail the begining of that Month.\n\nTo the PUBLIC.\nA YOUNG Man regularly bred to business in one of the first trading Houses in Europe, wou'd wish to be employed. He has Conducted and kept the Books of said House for some Years. He wou'd willingly engage by the Month or Year.\nOr if any Gentlemen who keeps Books wou'd wish to have them Open'd in the Italian form they will be attended at certain Hours, a line directed to A. B. at the Printing Office will be answered.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nBY Private contract, a convenient upper-roomed House consisting of three bed Rooms a Hall, and Verando, with Godowns, Cook - Room, Horse Stables &c. &c.\nThe whole consisting of thirteen Cottahs of Ground and situate in the Radda baazar opposite Messrs. Guthrie and Wordie, shop. For further particulars please to enquire of Mrs. HELESS.\n\n**COLUMN 2**\n\nALL-PERSONS.\nWHO have any legal claims or Demands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew Hiernle deceased former interim Chief of the Danish settlement, at Frederictnagore in Bengal and his surviving Widow, are hereby requested to send in their Respective claims and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. J. Borgen Judge of the inferior Court of Judicature at Tranquabar, and Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Mr. Andrew Hiernle deceased, on or before the Expiration of a Year and a Day from this Date the 19th August 1780.\n\nNOTICE.\nIS Hereby given that the following Goods just imported on the Danish Ship Copenhagen Captain GEORGE KROGER, are to be sold by private Contract for ready Money and Sicca Rupees, Viz.\nIron, Sweedish Steell, English Lead, Anchors and Graplings, Copper, Sweedish Coins, Nails, Canvass, Pitch Cables, and Cordage, London Porter, Gin English and Danish Claret, old Hock, Bayona Burgundy and Fontigniac Wines, french Brandy, Gold Thread diff. Colours, Lump nument, Linseed Oil and different other Articles. The List of Prices and other Particulars, may be seen and had at the Captains House at Fredrickinagore.\n\nTo be Sold.\nA commodious fourteen Oar'd Budgerow in good condition, and well found with large sleeping and dining Apartments, the Budgerow may be view'd at Ghyretty paul Gaut, and the Price known by applying at the Printing Office.\n\nMr. ANDREWS.\nPROPRIETOR, of the Library, Begs leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the settlement that any of them that becomes subscribers after the date of this Advertisement will be requested to advance one Gold Mohur, and if they do not chuse to continue subscribers for the space of Four months their money shall be returned after deducting what is due to the Library from the time they became subscribers. He is obliged to take this method on Account of many losses he has sustained by Gentlemen going away, and in the hurry of their Affairs not recollecting, their being subscribers to the Library, or having any Books belonging thereto.\nCalcutta the 7th October, 80.\n\nFor Sale by private Contract.\nA Garden situate to the Estward of the Bytah Connah, belonging to Mr. Bonefacio Rodregues, measuring nearly three Biggahs. Any Person desirous of Purchasing the same will be pleased to apply to Mr. Williamson at his Office in the Old Play-House, where the Title Deeds are lodged for Inspection.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nAT Mr. J. Andrews's Library, a very elegant Pair of Ladies dress diamond Ear-Rings, and sundry Diamond Rings of different sizes, and at a very Moderate price.\n\nLOST.\nON Wednesday last between Kederpore-i-ge and Calcutta, a set diamond Hair Pin, whoever has found it and will bring it to the Printer shall receive a reward of six Gold Mohurs.\n\n**COLUMN 3**\n\nTo Be SOLD.\nBY private Contract By Mr. Duncan in the China Baazar, a Quantity of Supperfine long Cloth, Course, and fine Chintz, and Marchoys, Izzaries Madras Cambricks Muffins and Pallampores and sundry other Articles.\n\nTo be Sold by Private Contract.\nUPON very reasonable Terms a Quantity of very fine Chunarm. a Quantity of fine old Madeira, French Brandy in Casks very fine Berry and Orange Shrub Just Imported. And also a quantity of fine Patna Opium, also a Charriot, and a very excellent Horse and Buggy. For Particulars enquire of Mr. Duncan in the China Baazar.\n\nWANTED.\nA white smith, and a Copper Smith each, must be a perfect Master of his business. Inquire at the printing Office.\n\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar opposite Mr. Guthries formerly Mr. Thomas Smiths Shop, is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.—\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Tierces, and Hogsheads, at the rate of one Rupee eight Ans per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee ten Ans. retail, Country Goods, Cossimbaazar, Bandanna Silks &c. All Gentlemen favouring Mr. Harvey with their Commands may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfaction.\n\nTo be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail.\nAT the Red Godown in the Radda Baazar, the following Articles.\nSALT PORK, in Tierces containing 6 Pieces of 6lb. each.\nMess PORK in half Tierces, containing 37 Pieces of 4lb. each.\nHOGS FACES, containing 125 Heads.\nSUGAR CANDY, best sort in Tubs of a half Picul each.\nSOFT SUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds.\nRUM, in Casks.\nDitto in Bottles.\nMADEIRA WINE of 4 Years Old, in Pipes.\nTEA, best sort, in a Box containing two Canisters.\nWAX CANDLES.\nSILK CARPETS, of all sizes.\nThe list of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars known from Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. TOUCHER's.\n\nLOST.\nON the west side of Major Tolley's Nullah at Russah Puglah and nearly opposite the Garden House of Richard Johnson Esq; a white Fox Hound Bitch, with rounded Ears, and answers to the name of Maidem. Whoever will bring the said Hound to the printer of this paper, will receive a reward of one hundred sicca Rupees, and any person or persons detaining her after this Notice will be prosecuted as the law directs.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY First, and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-11-04", "date": "1780-11-04", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-11-04/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16oVZzFWOuoLaHWw5HZCcdQnXFuUWGgmy/view", "text": "HICKY'S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday October 28th to Saturday November, 4th 1780. No. [XLI]\n\nContinued from our Last.\n\nI Therefore made the signal for the Lowestoffe to lead us to action; it was obeyed by Capt. Parker with alacrity and spirit. When we opened the eastern point, the enemy began to fire at the Lowestoffe, Charon, and Porcupine; but no shot were returned, till their guns had so lulled the winds as to leave us little prospect of getting nearer to them, so that, rather to cover ourselves from their aim by smoke, than to look for success from a distant cannonade, the Charon & Lowestoffe began to fire: the Pomona was not able to get within reach of her guns, and as soon as I had the power, I laid the ship's head to the offing: a breeze springing up soon after to the northward, I made signal to tack, thinking we should certainly serch where we wished to do: in this however we were disappointed, the wind baffling and forsaking us. The Lowestoffe run ashore, and received a heavy fire from the enemy, but she paid off again: before our boats could get to their assistance, her hull, masts, and yards were so much disabled, as to oblige me to send her to anchor to leeward, and there re-fit. The Charon's rudder was choaked by a shot, which filled the space between it and the stern post with splinters; part of her wheel was shot away, and the mizenmast badly wounded. On the 18th, Capt. Dalrymple being anxious for artillery being sent up to a battery he was constructing on the Governor's hill, I ordered the guns from the Porcupine to be landed; they were drawn up by the sailors through a heavy road and up a steep ascent, to a spot where they did notable execution but our time being precious from various considerations, and the heat of the climate making this duty more fatiguing to our people, it was concluded on between Capt. Dalrymple and myself, to attempt an escalade the following morning; and the King's ships to co-operate, by cannonading the wall against the sea. I made the signal settled for the attack; I weighed at 3 o'Clock, the Pomona and Lowestoffe standing for the eastern, and the Charon for the western angle of the fort, which I began to cannonade; when Capt. Dalrymple, in a most gallant and examplary manner, stormed on the land side with the seamen and marines, and subdued the enemy with the loss of little Blood. We took immediate possession of two Register ships richly laden, which, with the cargoes of other vessels of less note, will amount to the sum of three millions of piasters (or dollars) The fort is an amazing pile of Building; the greatest part of it is an admirable sort of stone; the remainder is brick. It has cost to the spaniards twenty five years labour, and the lives of thousands of their subjects. Since it has been taken, we are astonished from the strength of it, that it was so easily vanquished. The spanish Governor is very sollicitous to ransom the fort, and has offered three hundred thousand dollars for it. The two hundred and fifty quintals of quick silver, which came from Old Spain, and we have now taken, the Spaniards would have bought at any price, saying, that they would give double the value for it, because they should have no other means to work any of the valuable mines in the province. Their reasons for wishing it, determined me not to part with a single ounce of the quick silver, nor would I consent to ransom the fort. The number of prisoners in the enemy's fort you will find by the inclosed return, far exceeded the troops that storm'd it and whose undaunted behaviour has added so much lustre to the British arms. Their humanity has not been less conspicuous than their bravery; nor can there be a greater contrast than between the treatment received by the King's subjects at George's Key, which surrendered at discretion, and the spanish Garrison of Omoa though taken by storm; Capt. Dalrymple's Orders and my wishes have been punctually obeyed even by the Musquito men, and those of Honduras that received such ill treatment. Proper respect has been shewn to the Governor, spanish officers, soldiers and Inhabitants; neither cloaths, watches, pocket money, or other effects have been taken from these prisoners. The ornaments of the church the captors have agreed to give back if the spanish court does punctually comply with the agreement respecting the exchange of Prisoners. The uniform bravery and good conduct of all the officers and seamen under my command may make it appear ungracious to mark particular people; but the services rendered by Capt. Packenham and Lieut. Trot call for my most earnest recommendation of them to their Lordships favour. The former gentleman, who is the bearer of these dispatches, can give more perfect information respecting the reduction of this fort and settlement. Capt. Nugent has exerted himself upon every point of duty in a most distinguished and examplary, manner. I am not particularly acquainted with the merits of individuals that served on shore except that commandant Dalrymple is certainly entitled to infinite honour and praise, for the gallant manner in which he led the troops to the escalade, Capt. Carden exhibited many proofs of his ability as an engineer and as a soldier. I must leave it with Capt. Commandant Dalrymple to give due praise to all those whose services on shore call for it, he will, I am sure, take notice of Lieut. Wightman of the marines, who was wounded under the enemys walls, and of all those who have deserved it at his hands I have the pleasure to assure their Lordships that the most perfect harmony and co-operation have subsisted between the King's troops employed at Sea and on shore; such services as have been in my power to render my country, I trust, will prove acceptable to his Majesty.\nI am, &c.\nJOHN LUTTEREL.\n\nA return of killed and wounded on board his Majesty's ships Charon, Lowestoffe, and Porcupine, in an action against the Catholic King's fort of St. Ferdinando de Omoa: on the 17th of October, 1779.\nKilled. Wounded.\nCharon, 1 6\nLowestoffe, 3 5\nPorcupine, 1 0\n\nA return of the Killed and Wounded on board the Racehorse armed vessel at George's Key, in the Bay of Honduras, the 13th September, 1779.\nRacehorse, 2 killed 3 wounded.\nConcluded.\n\nThe following curious Paragraph, appeared in an English Paper,\n\"Last olly Thursday was marred at Iwuth Miss Annah Opkins of Anny, a most haggribl young Humman seventeen year hold with a anson forten and hevery haccomplushment to make the marrige state appy, to Mr. Enery Hatkins a sensibull young Farmer hand the opes of his famely: and we ere they have both goneing to live in Erefordsair at is fathers ous who is a opp merchant: in the church befor the cam to the halcer the father paid her down four hundred pound in speshe and heity pound in nots when they came one to the ous.\"\n\nANECDOTES.\nAS Quin and Foote one Day went out,\nTo view the Country round,\nIn merry Mood they chatting stood,\nHard by the Village Pound.—\nFoote from his Poke a Shilling took,\nAnd said, I'll lay a Penny.\nIn this same place, before your Face,\nI'll make this Piece a Guinea.\nUpon the Ground, within the Pound,\nThe Shilling soon was thrown,\nYou see, says Foote, the thing's made out,\nFor there is One Pound One.\nI wonder not, says Quin, that Thought\nShould in your Head be form'd;\nFor 'tis this Way your Debts you pay—\nOne Shilling in the Pound.\n\nRemarkable death of Richard Sackville, Earl of Dorset, Lord Treasurer of England, Ancestor of Lord George Germaine.—Richard, Earl of Dorset, was a very avaricious and corrupt Man, who, depending upon his Power at the Council Board, where many Causes were shamefully tried during the Reign of our first arbitrary Stuart King James, laid Claim to a Gentleman's Estate of the Family of Lucy, for no other Reason, but because it was contiguous to his own. After some Debate upon the Merits of his Claim, the Treasurer standing up, and off-\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-11-04/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16oVZzFWOuoLaHWw5HZCcdQnXFuUWGgmy/view", "text": "ering to pull out of his Bosom Papers that were pretended for their Lordships full and final Satisfaction, he fell down dead, as if called to answer at a higher Tribunal. Mr. Lucy, after the Death of Sackville, enjoyed his Estate unmolested by any Claim of that Family, which is a clear Demonstration, of the Avarice and corruption of the Nobleman. Four homely but expressive Lines were written upon the death of this great and wicked Statesman:\n\"Here lies a Lord that wenching thought no Sin,\nAnd bought his Flesh by selling of our skin:\nHis name was Sackville, and so void of Pity,\nAs he did rob the Country and the City.\"\n\nCALCUTTA.\n\nWE are informed that the Captains of of the true Britain and the other Indiamen, have received their dispatches, and are to sail from hence the 25th instant.\n\nWe hear that Government has sent eight sail of the line out to India, in order to reinforce Adm. Sir. Edward Hughes, that they sailed from Spithead the fifteenth of May last, and are shortly expected at Madras\n\nA Large Grab Ship which arrived here the 24th last Month, under the Colours of Raja of Cananore, who is an ally of, and particularly connected with Hyder Alley, was seized the 25th ult. by Order of the Governor General and Council, and english colours hoisted.\n\nWe are informed that Phillip Francis Esq; has declared his intentions of returning to Europe, as soon as possible, and that he has taken his passage in a Dutch Ship which is to sail in a very short time.\n\nThe Grab Ship which was lately seized was delivered up Yesterday by Order of the Governor, General and Council, and the Commander immediately hoisted the colours of his own nation.\n\nBy private Letters from London. We learn that it is now become almost impossible to procure Insurance on any of our Country Trading Vessels, or on any Ships but such as belong to the Hon. Company.\n\nARRIVALS.\nThe Essex Andrews from Madras. A Snow Carrier from Do.\n\nFOR Sale by Private Contract by Mr. WILLIAMSON Vendu Master to the Hon'ble Company,\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones, set and unset.\nPearls of various Sorts, just imported, from Bussorah.\nRein Diers Tongues.\nAn Organ of 22 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with accompanyments.\nElegant useful and Ornamental Plate,\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers,\nOld Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles\nFrench Brandy, and French Fruits,\nWest-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nA Superb Crane Necked Europe Chariot.\nA most elegant and Superb Assortment of Glass Ware, lately imported consisting of Lustres, Candielabors, Epergne, Vases, &c. compleat for a Sideboard and desert, which are open for public view at Mr. Williamson's Auction Room Old Play House.\nA Strong Bay Buggy Horse.\nA Handsome stout bay Toorkay.\nSeveral pair of Capital Train Torkay Carriage Horses well broke in.\nA two Feet Brass Tube Refracting and Reflecting Telescope.\nAnd a quantity of Malabar Poonspars,\n\nfor Masts and Yards, which lay in Mr. WILLIAMSON's Nullah.\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON's Auction-Room Old-Play-House, on Friday the 10th inst. at 10, A. M. precisely.\nWILL be sold by public Auction, sundry effects of several Gentlemen who have left Calcutta, Consisting of a choice Assortment of Law and other Books, Furniture, Plate, China and glass Ware, Iron Treasure Chest, White Piece Goods, China Silks of different Colours, and Sundry other Articles.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 per cent to be forfeited, in case they do not pay the amount of the purchase Money and clear out their respective Lots within ten days from the day of Sale as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale.\nCalcutta 2d. of November, 1780.\n\nAt Mr. Williamson's Auction Room, Old Play-House, on Tuesday next, the 7th inst. at 10 A. M. precisely will be sold by public Auction.\nA Garden situate to the Eastward of the Bytah Connah, belonging to Mr. Bonefacio Rodregues, measuring nearly three Biggaks. The title Deeds are lodged in the Office of Mr. Williamson for Inspection.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchaser to bind Himself under the Penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited in case he does not pay the amount of the Purchase money and clear out the same within ten days from the Day of Sale as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a Re-sale.\nCalcutta 1st. November, 1780\n\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON's Auction-Room, Old-play-House on Tuesday next the 7th inst. at 10, A. M. precisely.\nWILL be sold by public Auction, the following Articles viz. Madras Piece Goods consisting of fine and midling sorts of Izzaries, Ginghams, Chintz Handkerchiefs of different sorts. Shauls and Shaul Handkerchiefs, Kincolis, Dacca piece Goods and Table Linnen, Souchong Tea in Chests, Europe and China Paper, Glass and China Ware, Square and Globe Lanthorns, Settees, Couches Hindostan Talwars and Chorabs. Europe Boots, And a great Variety of other Articles.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Purchasers to bind themselves under the penalty of 25 per cent to be forfeited in case they do not pay the amount of the purchase Money and clear out their respective Lots within ten days from the day of Sale as well as, to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale\nCalcutta 2d. November 17780.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nBy public sale on the Premises,\nON Wednesday the 8th of November an upper Roomed House, with the out Houses Offices &c. belonging to it, situated on the West-Side of the Post-Office Street, adjoining to, and to the North of the House now occupied by W. C. Plowden Esq.\nThe Tittle Deeds will be produced and shewn at the Time of Sale.\n\nMr. SOUBISE,\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the settlement, that his Manege will be open'd next Tuesday for the reception of Horses, and that\n\nhe has changed his Fencing Day Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any legal claims or demands on the Estate of the late Mr. Francis Palmer who died at Forah the 13 of June last on his way to Europe, are desired to send in their respective demands, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their respective debts on or before the first Day of January next to Mr. George Gardner Executor of the Estate of the said Mr Francis Palmer, deceased\n\nTo the Public.\nMR, Le GALLAIS begs leave to Inform the Gentlemen of the Settlement, that he will open a Subscription on Monday next for Oysters during the season, and hopes the Gentlemen will be so obliging as to inform him what quantity they will want, that may he know how to divide them on their arrival. October, 27th, 1780\n\nMr. DONALD,\nHAVING purchased all the Liquors imported by the Danish Ship just arrived direct from Europe, takes this method to inform the Public that there are several Chests of Claret in English Bottles warranted of the first Growths of france, as also a Quantity of Danish Claret and other Liquors which he proposes selling for ready Money, at the Prices undermentioned and assures the Gentlemen of the Settlement that whatever Orders he may be favoured with Shall be executed with Punctuality and Dispatch.\nThe first Growths of Claret in English bottles.\nat - - - 32 S. R. per doz\nDanish Claret, at 25\nBurgundy of an exceeding fine flavor\nat - - - 40\nHock, at - - 24\nFrontiniac at - 20\nBayonne, at - 12\nA reasonable allowance will be made to those who purchase Quantities to sell again. N. B. the Liquors being in Chests of 12 dozens each no smaller quantity can be sold than a Chest at a time. Those gentlemen to whom it be more convenient to receive the Liquors at Serampore will be served with the like attention by Mr. Block Private Secretary to the Chief there.\n\nAt Mr. Duncan's Ware House in the China Baazar will be sold by Private Contract.\nA Quantity of Dacca Goods fit for the Europe Market, also Court and fine Long Cloth, and Chintz Just Imported from the Coast of Choromandel, China Lustring of all Colours and also China and Country sugar-candy 1st, and 2d. sort, also silver Plate, Gold and silver Lace Coarse and fine Hats, Gold Headed Canes, and a great Variety of other Articles both European and Country to tedious to mention.\nCalcutta 1st November, 1780.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-11-04/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16oVZzFWOuoLaHWw5HZCcdQnXFuUWGgmy/view", "text": "N O T I C E.\nIs hereby given that on Thursday the 23d\nof November next, the following Arti-\ncles will be fold by auction at the Dutch\nCompany's Ware-houfes at Chinfura, Viz.\nMetals; viz. Iron, Lead and Copper\nPaints; Oker, Cerufs, red Lead, Verdi-\ngreafe, Vermilion, and Blue. Corals;\nRed and White, Glafs panes of feveral\nfizes, Equipage, Goods, viz. Pitch,\nTar, Rofin and Pump-leather. Liquors,\nviz. Arrack, Vineger.\nChinfura the 31ft. October 1780.\n\nTo be fold by private Sale.\nAN Upper Room Houfe fituated in the\nMadda Bazzar, confifting of three\nRooms, a Hall, and a Veranda, with a\nCook-room, and other convenient Offices.\nThree Pipes of Madeira, five Years\nold, fundry French Liquors, fixty Dozens of\nClaret, never unported per Ganges White-\nwine Vineger, cherry Brandy and Rafbery\nFor particulars pleafe to apply to Mr.\nRichards.\nCalcutta 4th. November 1780.\n\nOn Monday and Tuefday next the 13th.\nand 14th Inftant.\nWILL be fold at public Auction by\nMr. Bondfield at his Auction room\nnear the Armenian Church, for Sicca\nRupees and ready money the following\nVeffels lying at Mr. Lacams wet Dock viz.\nA Snow of about 56 Tons each, 7 Flat\nbottom Burges 60 Tons each, a Yatch,\na Sloop of about 20 Tons each, a Roik-\ning Boat in good order, a Deal cutter\ncopper'd bottom quite new, a fix Oar'd\nBoat of Cherry, Teak plank and alfo tim-\nber, feveral Marine ftores, China Dammer,\nCordage, old Anchors, Iron Guns 6\npounders, a crain chain, Double fortified\nIron Guns, half-pounders, Mathematical\nInftruments, a Large collection of Books a\nPalanquin and a pair of Tanyans, plate,\nJewels, Pictures, houfhold Furniture\nand a great variety of other Articles.\n\nA L S O.\nWill be fold and put up exactly on Mon-\nday the 13th at 12 o'clock, the large and\ncommodious wet Dock belonging to Mr.\nLacam with the Ware-houfes and Gunge,\nthe ground meafuring about 20 Biggahs.\nThe Veffels may be viewed and infpected\nat Mr. Lacams wet Dock where a perfon is\nready to fhew each, with a lift of their\nfeveral names, the lift may be alfo feen\nat Mr. Bondfields, any Perfon defirous to\ngo down the river to view the Veffels and Dock\nmay have a perfon and Boat to conduct\nthem by applying.\nThe Furniture Plate Books &c. to be\nfeen at Mr. Bondfields Auction room\non the day of fale and timely Notice will\nbe given the place where the plank Tim-\nber and ftores may be view'd.\nAny perfon defirous of purchafing any of\nthe above articles by private fale pleafe to\napply to Mr. Bondfield as above.\n\nTo the P U B L I C,\nAT a Meeting at Nichols and Creighton's\nTavern of the Inhabitants of Calcutta\nto take into confideration the Bye Laws\nlately fet up at the Court Houfe, Mr.\nCharles Croftes being voted into the Chair.\nRefolved.\nThat as there do not appear at this prefent\nMeeting a fufficient number of refpectable\nInhabitants to come to any refolutions, that a\nMeeting be advertifed for Monday next at\nNichols and Creightons Tavern, at Ten of\nthe Clock in the forenoon, at which it is\nhoped the Gentlemen will give their punc-\ntual attendance.\nThat Mr. Bagfhaw be requefted to act as\nSecretary, and to give due notice of the\nMeeting, and that he do get an exact ex-\ntract of the Bye Law to lay before the faid\nMeeting.\nAdjourned the meeting accordingly.\nSTEPHEN BAGSHAW,\nSECRETARY.\nCalcutta 3d Nov. 1780.\n\nMr. H I C K Y.\nBEING advifed by feveral Refpectable\nfriends to lay his cafe before the Public,\nrelative to the hardfhips, he has laboured under\nin this fettlement as well as thofe he has now to\ncombat with, has acquiefced, and painfull and\ndiftreffing as it may be to him to expofe the di-\nftreffes of his unmerited hard fortune to the\nPublic, yet as he has acted Honourably, from\nthe firft commencement of thofe diftreffes down to\nthe prefent moment, he flatters himfelf, it will\nbe well received by every Virtuous man who\nreads it.\nIn the year feventy five, and feventy fix,\nMr. HICKY met with very heavy loffes\nby fea, in feventy fix his Veffel returned\nto Calcutta with her cargo damaged, being\ntwo Months at fea in bad weather, a Bond\nof his became due, to a Bengal Merchant\nto the amount of 4,300 A. R's. Mr.\nHICKY having no more cafh in his Houfe\nthan two thoufand Rupees, offered it in\npart, with a frefh Bond for the remaining\nballance, payable in four or five Months,\nin which time, it was fuppofed his Veffel\nwould compleat her Voyage to Madras\nbeing then ready to fail. This the Plantifs\nAttorney refufed, Mr. H. was arrefted,\ngave bail, in hopes of making up matters\nwith his Creditors, and not deeming the\nabove mentioned two thoufand Rupees,\nhis own, but actually the property of his\nCreditors, was determined not to keep it\nin his houfe as his daily expences might\noblige him to make ufe of it.---To prevent\nthis, he depofited it in the hands of a Man\nof Credit, that it might be forth coming at\nat an hours warning to pay into the hands\nof the Plantiffs Attorney, fhould he at any\ntime change his mind.\nDuring the fpace of fix Weeks he employ-\ned his friends to go round amongft his Credi-\ntors, the few European Gentlemen that he\nwas indebted to, figned his Licence directly,\nbut the black Bengal Merchants proved in-\nflexable, Finding no hopes of matters being\nmade up he volantarly and without com-\npulfion delivered up his Veffel, and Cargo,\nhis Houfhold Furniture, and all his Effects,\nto his creditors, and on the 20 of October\n1776 delivered up his perfon at the Jail of\nCalcutta to free his Bail, and for the firft\ntime in all his Life, entered the walls of a\nPrifon as a Prifoner, and had but twenty\nRupees in his poffeffion.\nGOD feeing the honefty of his intentions\nrelative to the two thoufand Rupees which\nhe depofited for his creditor (and which\nhe refufed to accept of) now makes that\ntwo thoufand Rupees ufeful to him, he\ngets it by degrees from the perfon to whofe\ncare he entrufted it, and in the room of\nidley feafting on it, and giving himfelf up\nto mellancholly reflections and Indolence,\nhe, ftrikes out upon a plan of induftry to\nmaintain his family, and to work for his\ncreditors. With this two thoufand Rupees he\npurchafed a few Types, fet carpenters to\nwork to make Printing Materials and ad-\nvertifed, to print for the public, His in-\nduftry, was encouraged by feveral Gentle-\nmen in this fettlement, and for which they\nhave, and fhall to the lateft period of his Life\nreceive his grateful acknowledgments.\nFinding fufficient employment he was\ndetermined to make the beft ufe of his time\nwhich he did for upwards of two years very\nfrequently working from fix in the morning\nuntil eleven, twelve, and very frequently un-\ntil one or two the next morning, and by\nhard induftry, frugality, and denying him-\nfelf many neceffaries of life, GOD, enabled\nhim to fave feven or thoufand Rupees, every,\nRupee of which he gave his Creditors with-\nout, keeping one anna to himfelf, this cir-\ncumftance is too well known to be doubted.\nFrom the very faint profpect his Creditors,\nhad of ever receiving the whole of their de-\nmand, feveral of them had told Mr. H.\nthat they would be well contented with one\nhalf, and he is very well affured that he\nmight have received a difcharge in full from\nall his Creditors (one only excepted,) had he\nwifhed for a thing of that kind.---but\nthis was foreign to his way of thinking, for\nhe was determined if poffible to put it out\nof the power of any man to fay that he loft\neight annas in the Rupee by him, he requeft-\ned they would receive it as one half of their\ndebt, give him three years for the remain-\ning half, and if GOD fpared him his life\nhe would work for them and, pay them,\nif he died, he hoped they would forgive him.\nThus he obtained his liberty, and on\nthe 29th of January 1780, he began his\nNews paper, the firft of the kind ever\nPrinted in this part of the World.\nThis was an unedrtaking attended with\ngreat fatigue of bod, and mind, and alfo a\nvery great expence. Being deftitute of\nmoney, to purchafe paper and many other\nneceffaries, his moft valuable and beft of\nFriends Jofeph Price Efq; knowing the\nhonefty of his intentions, and his induftri-\nous difpofition he got a Friend of his own\nto lend Mr. HICKY the fum of four\nthoufand Rupees, to enable him to purchafe\npaper and materials, three thoufand he bor-\nrowed fince to pay his fervants and fupport\nhis Houfe until the half years fubfcription\nbecame due, his expences for thefe ten\nMonths paft has amounted to upwards of\nfeven hundred and fifty Rupees per Month\nincluding Houfe rent, houfe expence,\nfervants wages, Black fmiths, Brafs\nmen, and affiftance in the printing\nline Every reafonable Man will think,\nthat, he muft at this prefent moment be\nmuch embarraffed in his affairs Efpecially\nwhen he informs them that out of the whole\namount of the News paper thefe ten Months,\nhe has not yet received, two thoufand Ru-\npees, out of the firft half years fubfcription,\nyet in this fhattered condition he is attacked,\nby his Enemies, and in order to ufe\nevery means in their power to de-\nprive him of his fubfcribers, by publifhing\ntheir fuff paper on Saturday the 18th. of\nthis month and refolved to leave him no\ndawn of hope by fhifting his days of pub-\nlication, they are determined (if in their\npower) to publifh twice a week,\nThe Company held this fettlement on\nCharter for Ninety-nine Years, and that\nterm is now expired, yet during all that time,\nno man ever attempted to publifh a News-\npaper, until I did the 29th. of laft January,\nwhich from that moment to this has proved\none continued chain of expences to me, and\nbefore I have time to collect in one half of\nthe firft half years fubfcription, there is a\nplot laid to ruin me and my innocent help-\nlefs Family.\nIn the Gazette of Saturday next I will\nacquaint my Friends and the public, of the\nparticulars of, this cruel and premeditated\nplot. Point out a leading Man that is at\nthe head of it. By whom I was advifed to\napply for protection to my paper, and to get\nit to pafs poft free, to whom I was to apply\nto accomplifh that plan, my reafons for not\napplying, and the attending confequences.\nWithout paying any compliment to rank\nevery one of the parties concerned fhall be\narraigned on Saturday next, and referred to\nthe Public either to acquit or condemn\nthem.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-11-04/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/16oVZzFWOuoLaHWw5HZCcdQnXFuUWGgmy/view", "text": "POET'S CORNER.\nS I R,\nThe following Lines (with truth only to re-\ncommend them) if worthy of a place in your next\nweekly paper, Your inserting them, will much\noblige your constant Reader, and Humb. Serv.\nYoung Mens Merits and amusements\njustly delineated as under written.\n\n\"RUINING Widows Maids and Wives\nThe Practice of their vicious Lives,\nGaming, Talking, swearing, Drinking,\nHunting, shooting,—never thinking;\n\" Thus far a Portrait of the Manly vices,\n\" Next Dillianti and their fribble like devices\nChattering nonsense all Day long,\nHumming half an Opera Song,\n\" Ridiculing all the Nation,\n\" Mincing words in conversation.\n\" Pon! Honor Pos : and Dem ! ye,\n\" Bon Ton and all thats a la Paris\nAdmiring their own pretty Faces\nAs if possest of all the Graces\n\" And tho' no biger then a Rat,\n\" Peeping under each girls Hat.\n\" These as above must charming husb's make\n\" Where one's a Fool—The other is a rake\nB.\n\nCALCUTTA PRICE CURRENT,\nthe Month of November 1780.\n\nTUTENAGUE thin, 15 R per Md.\nThick, do, 14 per do.\nAllum. 5 per do.\nCamphire, 51 per do.\nDammer China, 3 per do.\nDo. Country, 2 12 ans. per do.\nBrimstone, 7 4 per do.\nCopper in plates, 44 per do.\nDo. in sheets, 50 per do.\nDo. in sticks english, 50 per do.\nDo Japan, 54 per do.\nIron bars flat and round, 11 per do.\nSteel, 10 per do.\nLead in Pigs, 12 12 per do.\nDo. in Sheets, 13 per do.\nRed Lead, 80 per do.\nWhite Do. 18 per do.\nTin in Caps, 27 per do.\nDo. in Slabs, 25 per do.\nCotton new and good amoa, 18 per do.\nDo. last Years 16 per do.\nPepper Malabar Coast, 23 4 per do.\nDo. Mallay and Java, 22 per do.\nRed Wood, 3 8 per do.\nSapan Wood, 7 per do.\nHartal Lucknow, 25 per do.\nDo. ——— Gulph, 15 per do.\nBenjamin 1st. sort, 30 per do.\n2d sort, 15 per do.\nSandall Wood, 1st. sort, 28 per do.\nDo. ——— 2d. 24 per do.\nDo. ——— 3d. sort, 12 per do.\nWax Pegu, 43 per do.\nDo. ——— Mallay, 36 per do.\nQuick Silver, 2 12 per Seer.\nCochenal, 22 per do.\nSaffron, 10 per do.\nVermillion Europe 3 per do.\nDo. Country, 3 8 per do.\nCloves, 6 12 per do.\nMace, 15 per do.\nNutmegs, 14 4 per do.\nCinnamon, 14 per do.\nCardemons, Guzzerat 1st. sort, 150 per Md.\nDo. 2d sort, 100 per do.\nGold Thread, 19 per Bobbin\nCoral Saur, 2 3 per Sacca Wt.\nDo. Mungo. 1 3 per do.\nDo. Nimdo. 8 per do.\nCanvas English, 35 per Bolt,\nBroad Cloth Aurora, 100 per Piece,\nDo. Lightgreen, 85 per do.\nDo dark do.\nDo. Yellow,\nChank he, 41 per 100.\nDo. ——— She, 26 per do.\nCoast Salt with Kofwbnrah 70 per Md.\n\n2d. sort, 60 per do.\nArrack, S 100 per Leagre\nMadeira, 300 to 400 per pipe,\nRum, per Gallon,\nBrandy, 2 8 per do.\nPorter 100 per Cask.\nDo. per Dozen,\nClarett English 60 per do.\nDo. Danish, 25 per do.\nRice Patchery of Patna, 1 14 per M\nDo ——— Fine, 27 seer per Rupee\nDo. Midling or good Cargoe, 40 s. per do.\nDo. Common Cargoe sort, 41 per do.\nPeas, 15 ans. per Md.\nWheat, 1 2 per do.\nSugar Bandell, 7 4 per do.\nDo. Banarass, 7 8 per. do.\nJagry. 2 8 per do.\nLong Pepper, 6 8 per do.\nCummin seed White, 7 8 per do.\nDo. ——— Black, 2 8 per do.\nDry Ginger, 3 12 per do.\nTurmerick Patna, 2 12 per do.\nGhee 1st. sort, 14 per do.\n2d sort, 12 per do.\n3d. do. 10 per do.\nCutch, 1st. sort, 8 per do.\n2d. sort, 6 per do.\n3d. sort, 4 per do.\nTwine Europe, 65 per do.\nDo. Country, 12 per do.\nSalt Petre 1st. sort, 6 per do.\n2d. sort, 5 per do.\nCanvass Country, 10 per Bolt\nOphium Patna, Sac 480 per Chest\nDo. ——— Rungpore, Arc. 350 per do.\nRow Silk Cossimbuzar, 7 per seer.\nDo. ——— Radnagore. 8 12 per do.\nGunny Bags, 12 per 100.\nMunga Dooties Sallet, 29 per Corge.\nTafaties 5 colours, 10 per Piece,\nCuttonnees Sydabad 10 cás. 50 per Corge.\nMassaroo Malda, 150 per do.\n\nMr. ANDREWS.\nPROPRIETOR, of the Library, Begs\nleave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the\nsettlement that any of them that becomes\nsubscribers after the date of this Advertise-\nment will be requested to advance one Gold\nMohur, and if they do not chuse to con-\ntinue subscribers for the space of Four\nmonths their money shall be returned after\ndeducting what is due to the Library from the\ntime they became subscribers, He is oblig-\ned to take this method on Account of many\nlosses he has sustained by Gentlemen going\naway, and in the hurry of their Affairs not\nrecollecting, their being subscribers to the\nLibrary, or having any Books belonging\nthereto.\nCalcutta the 7th October, 80\n\nTo be SOLD.\nAT Mr. J. Andrews's Library, a very\nelegant Pair of Ladies dress diamond\nEar-Rings, and sundry Diamond Rings of\ndifferent sizes, and at a very Moderate price.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nBY Private contract, a convenient\nupper-roomed House consisting of three\nbed Rooms a Hall, and Verando, with\nGodowns, Cook-Room, Horse Stables\n&c. &c.\nThe whole consisting of thirteen Cottahs\nof Ground and situate in the Radda baazar\nopposite Messrs. Guthrie and Wordies, shop.\nFor further particulars please to enquire\nof Mrs. HELESS.\n\nTo the PUBLIC\nA YOUNG Man regularly bred\nto business in one of the first\ntrading Houses in Europe, wou'd now wish\nto be employed. He has Conducted\nand kept the Books of said House, for\nsome Years. He wou'd willingly en-\ngage by the Month or Year.\nOr if any Gentlemen who have\nBooks wou'd wish to have them Opened\nin the Italian form they will be attend-\ned at certain Hours, a line directed\nto A. B. at the Printing Office will be\nanswered.\n\nALL PERSONS\nWHO have any claim upon the\nestate of Captain William Davis\nlate of the 34th Battalion of Sepoys\nand Commandant at Chandernagore deceased\nare earnestly desired to send in their accounts\nimmediately to Mr. Geo. Allen at Calcutta\nand all persons indebted to the said Estate\nare requested to pay their respective Debts to\nthe said Mr. George Allen, Administrator\nto his Will, before November next when\nhe returns to England, with the ships which\nare to sail the begining of that Month.\n\nALL PERSONS\nHAVING any claim or Demand on\nthe Estate of Capt. W. Barry de-\nceased late of the 2d. Regiment are desired to\nsend in their respective claims: And all\nPersons, indebted to the Estate, are desired\nto pay their respective debts to Mr. James\nAlexander Attorney for Lieut. Col. Thomas\nHain, Administrator of the Estate and Effects\nof the said Capt. Barry deceased.\n\nALL PERSONS\nWHO have any legal claims or De-\nmands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew\nHverhve deceased former intearims Chief of\nthe Danish settlement at Fred-ricksnagore\nin Bengal and his surviving Widow are\nhereby requested to send in their Respec-\ntive claims and all Persons indebted to the\nsaid Estate, are desired to pay their respective\nDebts to Mr. J. Bergen Judge of the\ninferior Court of Judicature at Tranque-\nbar, and Administrator of the Estate and\nEffects of the said Mr. Andrew Hverhve\ndeceased, on or before the Expiration of a\nYear and a Day from this Date the 15th\nAugust 1780.\n\nTo be Sold.\nA commodious fourteen Oar'd Budge-\nrow in good condition, and well fitted\nwith large sleeping and dining Apartments,\nthe Budgerow may be view'd at Colly-\npaul Gaut, and the Price known by applying\nat the Printing-Office.\n\nLOST.\nON the west side of Major Tolly's\nNullah at Russah Puglah, or\nnearly opposite the Garden House of\nRichard Johnson Esq; a white Grey\nHound Bitch, with rounded Ears,\nand answers to the name of Madge.\nWhoever will bring the said Hound to\nthe printer of this paper, will receive a\nreward of one hundred sicca Rupees,\nand any person or persons detaining\nher after this Notice will be prosecuted\nas the law directs.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY Just. and late PRINTER, to the Hon. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-11-11", "date": "1780-11-11", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-11-11/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17CqTfRYJRER-y150nJKvxujCISXXJ9XU/view", "text": "HICKY'S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR,\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday November 4th to Saturday November, 11th 1780. No. [XLII]\n\nThoughts on the Patriotism of Ancient Rome.\n\nWHEN we reflect cooly and seriously on the Panegyrics bestowed on the Patriotism of Ancient Rome, we shall be ready too think them much to extravagant, and find ourselves more disposed to blame than defend it. The Romans we insensibly learn to admire in our boy-days, dazzled by the splendor by which they appear in the flattering Histories of them put into our hands by our preceptors, exhibit a Militant state with all Mankind; their passion for glory and Dominion hurried them to lay waste all that part of the world with which they were acquainted. Their grandeur resulted from the success which attended their arms their riches were obtained by the plunder of those whom they consid'd as their property, because they would not be their slaves. In their conquests they rolled themselves into a Gigantic Empire, by a series of proceedings as inhuman as indefensible. When we reflect upon such proceedings, what are we to think of their patriotic declamations; declamations, indeed which sound melodious in our ears but can our hearts be truely affected by words which certainly only flow from their Lips? Their elaborate encomiums on liberty were unquestionable proofs of their elocution but as their actions were perpetually at variance with their expressions; as they were often really tyrannical, at the very time when they pretended to be the warmest friends to freedom, their humanity may be justly disputed.\nTo talk of humanity as a people, for there are doubtless in every the most barbarous and uncivilized Nation, some individuals who are insulated from the rest of their fellow creatures and do honour not only to their Country, but to their species. If we accurately compare the Language of the Romans with their line of conduct, we shall not find it an easy matter to reconcile them, for while the warmest benevolence breathed through their orations, in favour of liberty they were in the most eloquent delivery of them, forming designs highly injurious, highly detrimental. In the City indeed several particular branches were free in the most extensive sense of the word, but what was the great object of their violent attach't to the cause of freedom! Their chief point in view was to gain an ascendency over their fellow citizens, and to drive them to a state of servitude: a state more severely felt by those, as they could not behold the triumphs of their despotic masters without making the most mortifying comparisons to be imagined.\nJ. H.\n\nTo Mr. HICKY,\nSIR,\nHAVING lately made an excursion of a few Days to Chunar Ghur, where\n\nI was most agreeably entertained, as well by the admirable Society, for which that place is at present remarkable, as by the variety of pleasant Rides and prospects I enjoyed from the chain of Hills. I paid a visit to a small Mosque situated upon a Tank, at the declivity of a Hill, about a Mile distant from the Ganges, and the same distance from the Fort of Chunar, and took down the following Copy of an Inscription, upon the Wall of the said Mosque which had been wrote with Charcoal. * If the Copy of the Inscription, I now send, will afford any amusement to your numerous Readers, you have my permission to publish it in your next Paper; and if any of your Correspondents can favour me with any further particulars of the unfortunate parties here mentioned, I shall be much obliged to them,\nI am Sir, Your most Obed. Servant\nINDAEUS.\nBenares Oct 20th, 1780.\n\n* This is the place of Confinement of Ann Wood Wife to Lieut. John Wood, taken Prisoner by Jaffer Begg, Commandant to Sir Roger Dowler, taken out of the House at Calcutta, where so many unhappy Gentlemen suffered, the said Jaffer Begg, obtained Promotion of Segour Dowler for his long service, Fouzdar of Chunar Gur.\nI Alex. Campbell was taken along with the unfortunate Lady, at eleven Years Old by the same persons who afterwards made me a Eunuch, my only employment was to attend this Lady, which I did in this place 4 Years 1762, May 3d. the said Jaffer Begg sent to acquaint the Lady if she did not consent to lve with him the 4th of the said Month she should be strangled and by my Hand. The 3d at Midnight we jumpped out of this Window and got to the River side where I hired a snake Boat for 50 Gold Rupees to carry us safe to Chinsura where we arrived the 11th of the ——— The first News we heard was that Lieut Wood, died for grief, soon as she heard this, she fell sick and died the 27th of the Month.\nMr. Drake behaved with the greatest imprudence, he did deserve to be shot, shot, shot.\nAlex. Campbell, I am now in Dowlan's service.\nN. B. Mrs. Woods apartment, and which is all the little stone house consists of is 9 feet 5 Inches by 8. 9. the height 7 feet 9 Inches 1 Window 18 Inches wide.\n\nA PROPHECY.\n—Once tripode ex Phoebi lauroque profatur.\nLUCRETIUS.\n\nAN Eborseman (a) shall an Island rule,\nAnd Smithfield (b) is no longer cool.\nGrapes (c) are deny'd, and finest Bread (d)\nIs on a sudden chang'd to Red.\nHuge Piles of rustling Paper (e) burn,\nAnd Princes (f) Bread by Labour earn.\nAn Island (g) by an Island bid,\nShall be a Common full of Trade,\n\nA New World (h) shall a new World be,\nIngenuous, valiant, wise, rich, free:\nA State its like unseen before,\nNor ever shall its like be more,\nA manly Rose (i) turns Lily pale,\nAnd Eagles (k) dark grow tawny ale.\n'Tis now the Dawn, but ere the Day,\nMe in my Grave may Angels lay.\n*_* The interpretation in my next.\n\nANECDOTES.\n\nAn Impromptu of Dr. GOLDSMITH.—Dr. Goldsmith was invited to dine with Lord S—lb—ne. When the circling Glass had raised the Doctor's Spirits, he asked the Noble Earl, Why his Lordship was saluted in the public Papers with the Name of Malagrida? — The Earl saw the Absurdity of the Man, but knew not how to escape it. I vow to G---, continued the Doctor, the Application was very preposterous, for Malagrida was universally acknowledged to be a very honest Man.\n\nANECDOTE.—The Indians on the Musqueto shore bear an invincible Hatred towards the Spaniards for the many barbarities they have practised on them at the several Times when they have endeavoured to enslave them; they still however, remain free, and are very kind and friendly to the English who are settled there, and drive a great Trade among them for all sorts of Cloathing, Hard Ware, Toys, &c. but if any Spaniards should chance to fall upon their Coast; their fate is soon determined; and though the Spaniards and english dress in the the same Fashion, and do not speak, their Language, yet they readily distinguish between the two Nations by the eyes, the Spaniards in general being black, while the English are light-coloured, and whom on that account they call the blue ey'd nation. An Englishman therefore who has black Eyes, would run a Risque among them, unless indeed he was known to be such.\n\nANECDOTE of the famous DOG of ALCIBIADES.—Athens, like all modern Cities, was never free from some particular Object to engage the attention of the scandal mongers. An Intrigue of Alcibiades being once the Subject of all Conversations, he took a method to silence it, by giving them a fresh subject. His Dog was very remarkable for his Size, Beauty, and Familiarity, insomuch, that there was not a person in Athens but knew and cherished him. Of this Alcibiades was sensible, and believed that any circumstance attending him would be generally knew and spoke of, he therefore ordered that his tail should be cut off; and in this state the Dog was sent about the Streets. It had the desired effect; all Ranks and Conditions of People immediately turned their discourse to the fate of their favourite Animal, and Alcibiades's Intrigue was no more remembered. This shews that the disposition of the People of all Ages is the same; they can ne-\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-11-11/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17CqTfRYJRER-y150nJKvxujCISXXJ9XU/view", "text": "ter Novelty, and a mere Trifle can turn their\nAttention from the most serious Object.\n\nANECDOTE of King WILLIAM III.\nKING William had a Frenchman who\ntook care of his gun-Dogs, it was\nhis business also to charge and deliver the\npiece to the King. This Minister forgot,\none day, to bring shot into the field, but did\nnot think fit to let so passionate a man and\nso good sportsman as the king know his of-\nfence; he therefore, gave his Majesty the gun\nloaded only with powder. When the king\nmissed his aim, this impudent fellow stood\nchattering, admiring, and commending the\nking's skill in shooting, and holding up his\nhands exclaimed, that \"he had never seen sa\nMajeste miss before in his whole life.\" This\ncircumstance was no manner of argu-\nment to those, who afterwards found out the\nfellow's iniquity, against the King's quick\neye, and shooting very finely.\n\nCALCUTTA.\nON Monday last a very numerous and\nrespectable number of the Inhabitants\nof Calcutta met at the Harmonic Tavern in\nthe Loll Baazar, in order to be more par-\nticularly inform'd of the nature and tendency\nof a bye law now in agitation. The whole\nof those bye Laws lay on the table & were by\nthe unanimous request of the Inhabitants then\npresent read by Stephen Bagshaw Esq;\nwho is appointed Secretary, on this occasion.\nHow great was the astonishment of every\nEnglishman, and British Subject when that\npart of the regulations were read in which\nMr. Terratta is invest'd with such unlimited\nand uncontrouled Authority, — The Inha-\nbitants then present raised the sum of four\nthousand Rupees in order to fee Council and\nAttorney, to support their objections, in the\nSupreme Court.\n\nARRIVALS.\nThe Alexander Lannar from Pegue, the\nsnow Speedwell Jaffries from do.\n\nCALCUTTA THEATRE.\nOn TUESDAY the 14th. inst. will be\nPerformed the\nCOMEDY of the MINOR\nWith the FARCE of\nCROSS PURPOSES.\n\nPlain dealing is a charm.\nAGREEABLE to the Motto I beg\nleave to do Justice to Mr. M—k\nand pay his own appology before my friends\nwhich I learned from a friend of mine in\nconsequence of a conversation which passed\nbetween the former, and the latter the pur-\nport of which is as follows.\n— it really is very cruel in you\nMr. M—k who has already made an\nample fortune, and has still an excellent\nliving and income, to set up a News-Paper\nin opposition, to so poor a Man as Mr.\nHICKY, who has met with such misfor\ntunes, and has no way to extricate himself,\nout of them, or support his family, but by\nhis News-Paper. The settlement you know\nis too small to support two News-Papers,\neither as to matter or subscribers.\nM—k. Why Sir as you observe the\nsettlement I must allow is too small to\nsupport two News-Papers, and can further\nassure you that I do not set it up to injure\nMr. HICKY, but it is not in my power\nto avoid it without hurting myself, for I\nam set on by a leading Man, one of the\nM—s of the B—d of T—e,\nwho is at present, my very intimate\nFriend, and he insists on my doing of it,\nshould I refuse, it might prove my ruin.\n\nMr. Hicky's case continued from our Last.\nI have no particular passion for Printing\nof News-Papers. I have no propensity\nto slander.\n\nI was not bred to a slavish Life, of hard\nwork, yet I take a pleasure in enslaving my\nbody, in order, to purchase, freedom for\nmy mind and soul.\nI wanted no gilt chariot, or seat in\nParliament, I wanted no pomp or asiatic\npageantry, — I wanted to pay my debts\nlike an honest Man, secure three things\nwhich I once thought I should be able to\naccomplish in six years, by joging on simply\nand inoffensively, with my little paper,\nand by having a tender thought towards my\nCreditors, and keeping my paper within due\nbounds, I hoped to pay off all my debts, and\nsecure six thousand Pounds in England,\nin order to support me in my old days in\na land of freedom and Liberty. — To pur-\nchase a little House in the middle of a Gar-\nden, rise with the lark, sow my own Pees\nor Beans, Graft or innoculate my own\nTrees, according to the seasons of the year\nand live in peace with all mankind. — And\nwhen it pleased GOD to summon me to\nanother world, to enjoy the pleasure, of\nlaying my hand on my breast, and with a\ncomforted old heart to have it in my power\nto say I thank you my GOD I have paid\nall my debts and that by the sweat of my\nbrow, and that I never did in all my life,\nwrong Man, Woman, or child, of six-\npence, or the value of it, these ye horrid\nschemers are the comforts which I was in\nhopes to enjoy, and would without doubt\nhad not the Devil the Master you daily\nserve, promted you to raise schemes to ruin me,\nand my little Family, but that GOD who\nhas brought me thro' all my misfortunes\nwill I hope bring me thro' this.\nActs like these has call'd the Ven\ngeance of GOD down, on these once\npeaceable settlements, but GOD being\nmerciful has suspended them for some years\nin hopes, of your amendment, but finding\nthat ye still grow more, and more har-\ndened, daily, in the practice, of oppression,\nand secret V—y, he has withdrew his\nall mercifull, and suspending hand, and\nthe long suspended Vengeance now seems to\nfall on all parts of the C—y's territo-\nrial possessions, the wanton unbounded pride\nand insatiable avarice, of some bad people\nhas brought all this upon us.\nHoni Soit Qui Mal Pense.\nQ. Pray who advised you to apply for pro-\ntection for your News paper and to get it\npass post free.\nA. Mr. Droze.\nQ. To whom did he advise you to apply\nfor that purpose.\nA. To Mrs. H—s.\nQ. When did he give you this advice.\nA. A few Days before I published the first\nNumber of the Bengal Gazette Mr. Droze\nin company with two other Gentlemen came\nto my house, and gave me that advice.\nQ. What answer did you give him to\nthat advice.\nA. I told him, I could not think of do-\ning such a thing as that, that I had not the\npleasure of being known to Mrs. H—s\nand that she most undoubtedly would think\nme very impertinent to ask her to do such\nthings for me,\nQ. What answer did Mr. D—e\nmake to your obcjections.\nA He and one of his friends on this\ncame close up to me, and assured me I was\nmistaken in my conjectures, that they had\nbreakfasted that morning with Mrs. H—s\nthat they had heard her express her good\nwishes towards the success of my paper, and\nthat they had came directly from her House to\nmine and requested that I would loose no time\nbut go directly, this I declined and the next\nday was fixed for me to go.\nQ. Did you go the next day.\nA. I dressed myself, and went out with\n\nthat intent, but not being able to reconcile\nmyself, to the act. I returned without waiting\non Mrs. H—s.\nQ. What, were your motives for not cal-\nling on her.\nA. Not a want of respect, — on the con-\ntrary from what I have, heard of the good-\nness of her heart, I highly respect her —\nBut I thought that there was something so\nunmanly, so sneaking, and so treacherous\nin going in a clandestine manner to a Lady\nand cringe, and take an advantage of a\ngood natured Woman, to draw her into a\npromise of getting that done for me which\nI knew would be highly improper to ask her\nHusband, and that tho' his unbounded\nLove for his Wife induced him to comply\nwith her request, — yet on the other\nhand I thought he would for ever look\nlook on me as a traitor, and the instrument\nand cause of his acting contrary to his sen-\ntiments, and the interest of the Company\nin passing my News papers post free, by which\nthey would be deprived of a part of their\nRevenues to the amount, of at least 4000\nS. Rupees per year.\nThese and these only were my motives\nfor not applying. — So that you see that\nthe Man who is conscientious, and is not\nwillingly do as he would wish to be done\nby, stands no chance, and that by adhering\nto the rules and principles of Honor and\nreason he is in danger, whilst the mean\nscheming cringing designing slave, is ca-\nressed, meets with encouragement, and\nthrives on the, ruin of an Honest Man\nand his family.\nBy this my Friends will see how much\nwas mistaken when I thought, I should\ngive offence, by acting contrary to Honor\nand reason.\nHe who gave me this advice is what we\ncall a leading Man, a header of parties a\nTragedy King, who is passionately fond of\naping the actions of Great and good Men\n(what he never will be) this is the Public\ncharacter, he frequently assumes, its all a\ncounterfeit, unnatural and forced. —\nin private he acts his natural part that of a\nmeditated, dark, and deep ass—n the dupe\nand tool of a party, the King of the sche-\nmers. — A fellow not to be trusted in\nthe Senate or the field, for he would no\nlonger be faithful than it suited his own\ninterest, or answered his own caprice.\nAnd he who would take his advice pro-\nviding he could do it with impunity would\ncut a throat, betray a state, or blow up a\nMagazine.\nWhat man can be safe where such horrid\nschemes are practised.\nIf the secret springs and Wheels of\nG—t in this part of the World are\nmoved thus, then there is no protection for\na British subject under the British Flag he\nis deprived and dispoiled of its influence\nand occasionally becomes a colour to wipe the\nshoes of every petty Tyrant in this distant\npart of the Globe. J. A. HICKY.\n\nA MAN OF THE WORLD.\nQ. WHAT is British courage?\nA. Massacreeing British subjects.\nQ. What is rebellion?\nA. Resistance against tyranny.\nQ. What is public credit?\nA. Paper.\nQ. What is commerce?\nA. Gambling.\nQ. What is the greatest vice?\nA. Poverty.\nQ. What the most cardinal virtue?\nA. Riches.\nQ. What is religion?\nA. Prejudice.\nQ. What is friendship?\nA. Cuckoldom.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-11-11/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17CqTfRYJRER-y150nJKvxujCISXXJ9XU/view", "text": "What's the Amor Patriæ?\nAmor Sui.\nWhat is fraud?\nDetection.\nWhere is the King's-Bench at present?\nOn the left hand side of the Court of\nWhat is œconomy?\nWays and means.\nWhat is beauty?\nPaint.\nWhat is punctuality?\nAn observance to the appointments of\ning and intriguing.\nWhat's a good sort of Man?\nA man of no opinion of his own.\nWhat is frightful?\nAn ill drest man or woman.\nWhat is pleasureable?\nDissipation.\nWhat's a leading mans happiness?\nHead ng of plots.\nWhat's a Courtier's?\nA place.\nWhat's the best method of keeping it?\nAsk Mr. Droze.\nWhat is the best way to creep into\nAsk Mr. Droze.\nWhat is the best way to ruin an ho\nman and his family.\nAsk Mr D----.\nWhich is the best method to pass New\npost free and deprive the Hon,ble\nny of that part of their Revenue.\nAsk Mr. D---e.\nTo be continued in our Next.\n\nOrder of the Hon'ble Bord of Inspection\nTuesday the 14th inst. at 10 A. m.\nWILL be sold by public Auction, by\nMr. George Williamson, at the\nattendant's Marine Yard, the follow\nStores, Anchors of sizes, old Spars,\nboat and a Pinnace, Europe Cables,\ns and Cordage, Coir Cordage and\nof other Articles.\nConditions as usual.\nCalcutta 8th of November, 1780.\n\nWILLIAMSON's Auction-Room\nplay-House on Thursday the 16th\ninst. at 10, A. m. precisely\nWILL be sold by public Auction,\nsundry effects of several Gentlemen\nhave left Calcutta, Consisting of Plate,\nture, Carriages and Horses, and a great\nof other Articles.\nConditions as usual.\nCalcutta 9th November 17780.\n\nN O T I C E.\nhereby given that on Saturday the\nth of December next, the fol\narticles will be sold by Public\non account of the Dutch East\nCompany.\nAt COSSIMBUZAR.\nHouse situated in the city of\nanedabad Distinguished by the\nof Careemabaad formerly the\nance of the Company's Mint\ns,\nAt CHINSURA,\npilot sloop named Bengaly on\nconditions as will be mentioned at\nles.\nChinsura the 8 Nov'r. 17780.\n\nN O T I C E.\nhereby given to the Gentlemen of\nSettlement and the Public in gene\nMr. Robert Harvey's Godown in\nallda baazar opposite Mr Guthries\nformerly Mr. Thomas Smiths, Europe\nShop, is now open for the sale of the\nfollowing Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale\nand retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and\nHogsheads, at the rate of one Rupee\neight Ans per Gallon wholesale, and\none Rupee ten Ans. retail, Cuttie piece\nGoods, Cossimbaazar Bandanas, raw\nSilks &. All Gentlemen favouring\nMr. Harvey with their Commands,\nmay depend upon his exerting every en\ndeavour to give them satisfaction.\n\nHouses and Lands to be Sold.\nNOTICE is hereby given that a certain\nHouse, or Houses situated near the\nChouke, in the city of Patna sold by Public\nAuction, on the 23d. Oct. 1779 for two\nthousand five Hundred Rupees, by order of\nthe Dewanny Adawlut of Bahar, and on\nwhich near three thousand Rupees has been\nsince expended in Repairs, will be disposed\nof for Eight thousand Rupees\nMr. I. G. Booth the present Superinten\ndant of the above Dewanny Adawlut, in his\nletter of the 15th of August last, informs the\nHon'ble Board that the said house or houses\nwere \"collusively knocked down\" at 2500\nRupees, \"when the whole Inhabitants\n\"of Patna, estimated them worth at least\n60,000 Rupees.\"\nN: B. The above Tenements have been\nrented for the last twelve Years by Govind\nChund Dutt, Mr. Sages Dewan, and other\nBanyans at 30 Sonnaat Rupees per Month.\nA L S O.\nTo be disposed of a Talook situated in\nPurgunnah Ballagutch, Sircar Hadgeepoor,\nin Soubah Bahar, lately the property of\nGolaum Humza Khan, and Golaum Gouz\nKhan, containing ten or twelve Villages\nwhich was in like manner sold by Order of\nthe aforesaid Adawlut on the 20d. day of\nDecember last for the sum of two thousand\nsix hundred Rupees.\nIn this Talook there is a Garden estimated\nby Mr. I. G. Booth in his letter aforesaid,\nat 3 or 4,000 Rupees.\nThe present proprietor dissatisfied with the\npurchase is desirous of disposing of it at the\nprice he gave for it. The Hasil Hustil or\ngross produce for the last fussullee year A\nmounted to two thousand five hundred Ru\npees and is estimated at the same this year\nthe purchaser will therefore be entituled to\nMalikannah or Temeendary right of 10 per\ncent thereon.\nThe proprietors of the above valuable\nEstates have authorized Mr. William Young\nnow in Calcutta to offer them in this man\nner on the above Terms to the public, Who\nwill put the purchasers in possession on pay\nment of the purchase money to the Printer of\nthe Calcutta Gazette.\nN. B. Landed property being forbid to be\npurchased by Europeans, Mr. Young can only\ntreat for the Talook with such persons as\ncome within the Regulations of the Hon'ble\nthe Governor General and Council.\n\nOn Monday and Tuesday the 20th.\nand 21st Instant.\nWILL be sold at public Auction by\nMr. Bondfield at his Auction room\nopposite the Armenian church, for Sicca\nRupees, and ready money the following\nVessels lying at Mr. Lacams wet Dock viz.\n2 Sloops of about 56 Tons each, 3 Flat\nbottomed Barges 60 Tons each, a Yatch,\n4 Sloops of about 20 Tons each, a Folk\nston cutter in good order, a Deal cutter\nclinker built, bottom quite new, a six Oar'd\nLondon Wherry, Teak plank and also tim\nbers, old Marine stores, China Dammer\nold Cordage, old Anchors, Iron Guns 6\npounders, a crain chain, Double fortified\nBrass Guns half pounders, Mathematical\ninstruments, a Large collection of Books, a\nCharriot and a pair of Tanyans, plate,\npaintings, Pictures, houshold Furniture\nand a great variety of other Articles.\nA L S O.\nWill be sold and put up exactly on Mon\nday the 13th at 12 o'clock, the large and\ncommodious wet Dock belonging to Mr.\nLacam, with the Ware-houses and Gunge,\nthe whole measuring about 20 Biggahs.\nThe Vessels may be viewed and inspected\nat Mr. Lacams wet Dock where a person is\nstationed to shew each, with a list of their\nstores and names, the list may be also seen\nat Mr. Bondfields, any Person desirous to\ngo by Water to view the Vessels and Dock\nmay have a person and Boat to conduct\nthem by applying.\nThe Furniture Books Plate &c. to be\nviewed at Mr. Bondfields Auction room,\nthe Timber and Planks, Guns, Anchors\nstores, &c. to be view'd, at the Yard known\nby the name of Mr. Prices Timber Yard at\nthe S. E. Corner of the Old Fort.\nOn Monday will be sold the Vessels,\nDock, Books, Plate, Furniture, &c. at the\nAuction-Room on Tuesday the sale of the\nGuns Anchors Timber stores &c. will be\nheld at Mr. Prices timber Yard.\nAny person desirous of purchasing any of\nthe above Articles by private sale please to\napply to Mr. Bondfield as above,\nThe Conditions will be made known on the\nDay of Sale.\n\nAt Mr. Duncan's Auction-Room\nIn the china Baazar.\nON Wednesday the 15th Inst. at 10\nA. M. Will be sold by Public\nOutcry the Effects of the late William\nPlane Esq; deceased chief mate of\nthe Duke Grafton, consisting of wear\ning apparel, and sundry Goods fit for\nthe Europe market, and a variety of\nother Articles.\nConditions as usual.\nCalcutta 10 November, 1780.\n\nN O T I C E.\nIS hereby given that the Petition to the\nSupreme court of Judicature respecting\nthe Bye Law, now hung up in the court\nHouse, lays at Nichols and Creightons Ta\nvern, for perusal and signature, and will\nremain there for that purpose untill Monday\nnext at eight of the o'clock when it will be\npresented to the Court, as the Act of Parlia\nment does not admit of further time.\nSTEPHEN BAGSHAW,\nSECRETARY.\nCalcutta 10 Nov. 1780,\n\nA L L P E R S O N S.\nHAVING Demands upon the Estate\nof the late Mr. William Chalmers,\nare directed to send in their claims on or be\nfore the 1st. of January 1781 to Mr. Hen\nry Scott, Administrator to the Estate,\nCalcutta 8th. November 1780.\n\nW A N T E D.\nA White Smith, and a Copper Smith\neach, must be a perfect Master of his\nbusiness. Inquire at the printing Office.\n\nIf my subscribers will so far indulge me\nas to dispense with my honest endeavour to\nrender my paper useful and entertaining,\nthey may be assured that I will neither spare\nexpence or trouble to reduce it so. And in\norder to render the expence of my Paper, to\nall my subscribers on the Coast, and at the\nsubordinate settlements. I will pay the post\nage out of my own pocket. J. A. Hicky\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-11-11/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17CqTfRYJRER-y150nJKvxujCISXXJ9XU/view", "text": "[COLUMN 1]\n\nPOET'S CORNER.\nREMARKS.\nOn the Times.\n\nBE it known unto all men of ev'ry degree,\nTho' Tibbs set up his Standard, his house is not free\nTo all comers and goers; but only to those\nWhom his wife and the rest of the family knows.\nAnd whereas sev'ral Gentlemen lately have met,\nWho drank deep of his wine, and voraciously eat;\nBut being all strangers (tho' they gen'rously paid;\nMany scruples and doubts, have since run in his head\nAbout what these gentlemen secretly said;\nHe suspected them forming an ASSOCIATION\n (That might ruin his fame) for the good of the Nation;\nWhich surmize to confirm, this staunch set of Whigs\nCame again, in Tibb's absence, and were merry as grigs;\n Left their names at the bar, that if Letter directed\nFor them should be sent, they might not be neglected;\nWhich clandestine proceedings should be beheld in abhorrence\n By all such as hope for their Worships concurence;\nHe has heard too from one, of profound notoriety,\nThey belong'd to a numerous, ancient society;\nBut whether they met for protection of game,\n To mend the highways, or new projects to frame;\nThe laws of the land to subvert or support,\n To frustrate, or further th' intrigues of a court,\nHe could not be certain—but agreed there was danger\n In conniving at matters, to which one's a stranger.\nTherefore TIBBY the tapster takes this Opportunity\n Of informing the Public, throughout this community\nThat before he'll for any Man broil a Beef steak,\n Draw a cork, toast a rabbit, or bowl of Punch make,\nThree days previous notice he'll have sent in writing,\n With the names of the parties (for fear of indicting)\nTheir bus'ness, connexions, wealth, birth, education,\n Of which he requires a faithful relation.\nThat the same may be laid with respect 'fore the Bench,\n And then, if they please, you may eat, drink or wench.\nHe'll take in no letters on any pretence,\n Lest he gives to their Worshipful Honours offence,\nWhich his delicate feelings would much hurt, and not less\n His unsullied name, as that is quite spotless.\n NO TAX.\n\nMr. ANDREWS.\nPROPRIETOR, of the Library, Begs leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the settlement that any of them that becomes subscribers after the date of this Advertisement will be requested to advance one Gold Mohur, and if they do not chuse to continue subscribers for the space of Four months their money shall be returned after deducting what is due to the Library from the time they became subscribers, He is obliged to take this method on Account of many losses he has sustained by Gentlemen going away, and in the hurry of their Affairs not recollecting, their being subscribers to the Library, or having any Books belonging thereto.\nCalcutta the 7th October, 80\n\n[COLUMN 2]\n\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given that on Thursday the 23d of November next, the following Articles will be sold by auction at the Dutch Company's Ware-houses at Chinsura, Viz. Metals; viz. Iron, Lead and Copper. Colours; Oker, Ceruss, red Lead, Verdigrease, Vermilion, and Blue. Corals; Yellow, and White, Glass panes of several dimentions, Equipage, Goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Rosin and Pump-leather. Liquors, viz, Arack, Vineger.\nChinsura the 31st. October 1780.\n\nTo the PUBLIC.\nA YOUNG Man regularly bred to business in one of the first trading Houses in Europe, wou'd wish to be employed. He has Conducted and kept the Books of said House for some Years. He wou'd willingly engage by the Month or Year. Or if any Gentlemen who keep Books wou'd wish to have them Open'd in the Italian form they will be attended at certain Hours, a line directed to A. B. at the Printing Office will be answered.\n\nALL PERSONS\nWHO have any claim upon the estate of Captain William Davies, late of the 34th Battalion of Seapoys and Commandant at Chindernagore deceased are earnestly desired to send in their accounts immediately to Mr. Geo. Allen at Calcutta and all persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay their respective Debts to the said Mr. George Allen, Administrator to his Will, before November next. As he returns to England, with the ships which are to sail the begining of that Month.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any legal claims or Demands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew Hiernøe deceased former interims Chief of the Danish settlement, at Fredericnagore in Bengal, and his surviving Widow, are hereby requested to send in their Respective claims and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. J. Borgen Judge of the inferior Court of Judicature at Tranquabar, and Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Mr. Andrew Hiernøe deceased, on or before the Expiration of a Year and a Day from this Date the 19th August 1780.\n\nMr. SOUBISE,\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the settlement, that his Manege will be open'd next Tuesday for the reception of Horses, and that he has changed his Fencing Days, to Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any legal claims or demands on the Estate of the late Mr. Francis Palmer who died at Bussorah the 13 of June last on his way to Europe, are desired to send in their respective demands, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their respective debts on or before the first Day of January next to Mr. George Gardner Executor of the Estate of the said Mr Francis Palmer, deceased.\n\nTo be Sold.\nA commodious fourteen Oar'd Budgerow in good condition, and well found with large sleeping and dining Apartments, the Budgerow may be view'd at Chaundpaul Gaut, and the Price known by applying at the Printing-Office.\n\nTo be sold by private Sale.\nAN Upper Room House situated in the Radda Baazar, consisting of three Rooms, one Hall, and a Veranda, with a cook Room, and other convenient Offices. Also three Pipes of Madeira, five Years old, some French Liquors, sixty Dozens of cask Porter imported per Ganges, White-Wine Venegar, cherry Brandy and Rasbery do. For particulars please to apply to Mr. John Richards.\n\nFOR Sale by Private Contract by Mr. WILLIAMSON Vendu Master to the Hon'ble Company.\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones, set and unset.\nPearls of various Sorts, just imported, from Bussorah.\nRein Diers Tongues.\nAn Organ of 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with accompanys.\nElegant useful and Ornamental Plate, French Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers,\nOld Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles, French Brandy, and French Fruits,\nWest-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nA Superb Crane Necked Europe Charriot.\nA most elegant and Superb Assortment of Glass Ware, lately imported consisting of Lustres, Candlelabors, Epergne, Vases, &c. compleat for a Sideboard and desert, which are open for public view at Mr. Williamson's Auction Room Old Play House.\nA Strong Bay Buggy Horse.\nA Handsome stout bay Toorkay.\nSeveral pair of Capital Train Toorkay Carriage Horses well broke in.\nA two Feet Brass Tube Refracting and Reflecting Telescope.\nAnd a quantity of Malabar Poonspars, for Masts and Yards, which lay in Mr. WILLIAMSON'S Nullah.\nAt Mr. WILLIAMSON'S Auction-Room Old-Play-House, on Friday the 10th inst.\n\nAt Mr. Duncan's Ware House in the China Baazar will be sold by Private Contract.\nA Quantity of Dacca Goods fit for the Europe Market, also Coarse and fine Long Cloth, and Chintz Just Imported from the Coast of Choromandel, China Lustring of all Colours and also China and Country sugar-candy 1st, and 2d. sort, also silver Plate, Gold and silver Lace Coarse and fine Hats, Gold Headed Canes, Diamonds and ruby Rings feather Hats very elegant and a great Variety of other Articles both Europe and Country too tedious to mention.\n\n[FOOTER]\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY First, and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-11-18", "date": "1780-11-18", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-11-18/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/178o5m47G6hSEBKUxrvpDHv2hYBBqOnBs/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday November 11th to Saturday November, 18th 1780. No. [XLIII\n\nSome OBSERVATIONS,\nOn arbitrary Revenge.\n\nREVENGE and cruelty are passions of near alliance to one another, and are beyond doubt the most base and abject, as well as the most detestable of all the vices the frailties of our nature have made us subject to.\nThe first of these, in whatever false lights the soul may view it, that is actuated by it, as men too often endeavour to gild it over with the borrowed names of honour, magnanimity and courage, is in reality ever the child of cowardice alone, and that in no other than the most weak and servile minds; and the latter in itself so truly brutish, and so universally hateful, that the general consent of the world has in all ages agreed, in compliment to our nature, to call it inhumanity.\nThe weakest, the meanest, and most cowardly souls are ever the most cruel and revengful: Murders after victories are generally committed by those only who dared not join in the battle, and after robberies, by women.\nThe valiant and generous minds contemns these savage passions, disdaining even to know what revenge is; and the greatest of all instructors has taught us, that true greatness of soul consists not in revenging ourselves of, but in doing good to our enemies; and it is worthy observation, that the greatest men of the world have ever been of the same opinion; and Alexander and Cæsar, Epaminondas and Scipio, with a long et cœtera of heroes have, by mere innate virtue and nobleness of soul, been taught to obey this precept as strictly as if they had heard it from the mouth of the divine teacher.\nCruelty is the vice of cowards only; the man of true courage meets with open force his resisting enemy, but no sooner has he conquered, and sees him prostrate, unresisting and at his mercy, but he exerts and puts in act that mercy, which is ever the distinguishing characteristick of great minds, and instead of butchering him, will tear of his own garment to tie up the wounds he had before made.\nTrue courage is in itself an amiable virtue, and as with regard to religion those who will not be at the pains of living up to its precepts, often put on hypocrisy in the place of it; so the coward not daring to tread the paths of this honourable quality, makes massacres and murder his pretence to it.\nFear is the true parent of cruelty: civil wars are of all others ever the most bloody because they are carried on by persons each in constant terror of his neighbour; and tyrants are bloody merely because they fear; it is their general terror alone that makes them the general butchers of their people. Mauritius, who well knew the human mind in this respect, when he was told that Phocas had a design to kill him, enquired what was the cause, and who and what the person; and on Philip's telling him, that he was a mean person and a known coward, answered, then I wounder not that he is cruel and a murderer.\nIt is easy to conceive; from the nature of causes and effects, that this savage temper cannot be long exercised without bringing on one way or other the destruction of the person who is possessed of it; but such is the excellent disposition of Providence in regard to that other hateful quality Revenge, that like avarice, it ever carries its own punishment about it. Revenge is, to him who is possessed with it, a continual anguish, and an excruciating pain; it is an eating canker at the heart, a biting plague, that gnaws and incessantly preys upon the very soul. The revengeful man wears in his breast, a torment greater than any he can inflict on the person his malice aims at the destruction of, and has often the additional misery to see his enemy smiling in ease and security, while his own heart is burning and torn to pieces within him, for the miscarriages of his designs against him.\nLet us put even the best face possible upon the designs of the revengeful man, and they will not then appear other than misery to a wise or desintereited person. The means of Revenge are generally slow, tiresome, and uncertain; and the execution difficult, painful, and dangerous. If he succeeds, the consequence is often, that he must be a vagabond for life afterwards, a torment to himself from the stings of his own conscience, and either an eternal wanderor, with the dread of justice at his heels, or a curse to his friends, if there are any such, in the continual care of hiding him from it. This is the best face that Revenge wears; but we are to consider, that it much more frequently happens, that its plots miscarry, or the mischief intended by the revengeful man against his adversary rebounds upon himself, in thinking to put out one of his enemy's eyes, he often loses both his own; and in this situation is debarred the only relief of such misery, compassion; is detested and even derided, instead of being pitied.\nNo people, we may add to this, judge so ill for themselves, as the revengeful. The death of their adversary is the general end and aim of all their designs, not considering that Revenge here loses itself, and in reality degenerates into cruelty. True Revenge aims at the conquering and punishing an enemy, not at the destroying him at once, but making him long feel the weight of his punishment, and curse the hour in which he gave the offence which is not to be obtained by murder; that on the contrary gives an eternal rest to the offender; and commonly places the avenger in all those scenes of terror, misery, and anguish, he meant to place his enemy in.\nWould the man who has revenge in his nature learn to wear it off, and cure himself of so hateful a disease of the mind, let him consider, that there is nothing so great and truely noble as to forgive, nothing in which man more approaches to his Creator than in pardoning offences. Revenge and cruelty are in the power of the meanest brute, the human mind should learn to distinguish itself by showing its alliance to the divine perfection in its acts of mercy.\nOne great motive to revenge seems a kind of false pride in the not bearing an affront; but there is in every man's power a much nobler way of setting himself above an injury, which is the not feeling it; an offered indignity overlooked with contempt, and wholly disregarded, not only loses its intended power against the person it is aimed at, but rebounds with all its force on him who offers it, and is indeed so just and equal a punishment to him, that the man intended to be injured by it cannot devise a better.\nIt was gloriously observed by an ancient heathen, that \"Revenge is a confession that one is hurt, and proves a meanness of temper, since high and generous minds are not subject to injuries; and that true valour never revenges an insult, because it never feels one.\"\nThese, however, are very exalted and very highly refined Notions. I cannot but own that it is hateful, and in some measure even dishonourable, tamely to hear an offence. We should resolve, therefore, not to bear, but to conquer it, and that in the noblest manner by scorning both the offence, and him that offers it, as an enemy; and, if we judge it worthy ourselves, to conquer him by benefits and good offices.\nThe glorious Cæsar was well acquainted with this turn of mind, and in the true greatness of his soul ever judged, that by how much the greater the offence was, by so much was it the nobler to pardon it; and by how much revenge was the more just, so much the more glorious was mercy.\n\nANECDOTES.\nANTALCIDAS, a Spartan, being about to enter into the priesthood, was asked by the priest, what action worthy of renown he had performed during his life? he replied, \"If I have performed any, the gods themselves are acquainted with it.\" How noble an instance of modesty; how exalted a notion of the Deity! and surely nothing can be more foolish than to imagine by the commemoration of our actions, to recommend ourselves to the Deity, who, of whatever nature these actions may be, must have the clearest knowledge of their quality and worth.\nTHE metampsychosis, or transmigration of souls, was not the doctrine of\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-11-18/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/178o5m47G6hSEBKUxrvpDHv2hYBBqOnBs/view", "text": "Pythagoras alone; The bramins of Malabar teach it to this Day; of which an English Captain narrowly escaped feeling the effects: for trading along the coast, and going one day ashore, he unluckily shot a bird called Perumel, which carries one of their Gods of the first rank. A Malabarian saw it, and accused him of this enormous fact, where up-on the people in the neighbouring villages immediately assembled, seized the sacrilegious person. and he was going to be sacrificed, when a Jew, to save the captain's life, as kindly and shrewdly advised him, to own the crime, and make the following defence \"My father, who has been dead some time, was thrown into the sea, and was become a carp: the perumel was going to devour him before my eyes, and could I suffer that?\" His Judges were struck with the justness of his plea, and instantly dismissed the crimnal. Si populus vult decipi decipiatur.\n\nMONTAIGNE in his essays, informs us, that Pyrrho was one of the most absolute scepticks that ever lived; for he many times ran the hazard of his life by disbelieving his senses; and that he certainly would have lost it by his foolish principles but that some of his friends constantly attended him to keep him out of harm's way. And yet after all, says, he could not erase the notion of a fu-ture state from his mind, but would often be repeating that saying of Euripides. \"Who knows but that our death may be a birth into a more perfect state of life, in comparison with which, our present life may be called a sort of death.\"\n\nWHEN Protagoras, the sceptick, whose trifling whimsies led him to doubt of every thing, even though he saw or felt it, began his Book thus: \"As for the Gods, whe-ther they are or are not, I have nothing to say:\" The Magistrates of Athens, highly resented this profane trifling with things sa-cred, banished him out of their city, and condemned his book to be burnt by the com-mon executioner. And after this, when he and his friend Pyrrho were asked, why they walked so much alone, they answered, \"It was to Meditate how they might be good.\" And being hereupon further asked, what necessity there was for being good, if it be not certain that there is a God? they repli-ed, \"It cannot be certain that there is none; and therefore it is prudence to pro-vide against the worst.\n\nC A L C U T T A.\nBy letters from Ingeram dated 29 Oct. 80.\n\nWE are informed that four ships of the line and several Indiamen are arri-ved at Bombay, they have brought dis-patches from England.----Claud Russel Esq; came in one of the above ships, h. v-ing been appointed in England, as Gover-nor of Bombay, and the Governor of which and all the Council are dismissed from the servicewith disgrace; and deemed unworthy of the great and important trust that they were invested with: as they it seems had sported, with the Company's interest, and wantonly and arbitarly oppressed the British Subjects, and Natives who lived under the influence and sanction of the British Flag that for these four years past several general Petitions, and private Letters had been sent home, and presented to Lord North in which, the many and various grievances, under which they had long groaned had been pointed out, in consequence of which, and by the request of Lord North a Court of enquiery had been call'd, and the whole of their secret and iniquitous transactions of some of the Company's servants in that settlement had been clearly explored.\n\nWe are informed that Hyder Ally has raised the siege of Arcot, and has plun-dered, Pulicat, of all its treasure and valu-ables, and burned and destroy'd the Country all round that place.\n\nBy letters from Madras. We are infor-med that Brigadier General Count Bolts has been taken by three French Men of war and carried into the Mauritias, there were on Board of General Bolts's ship when she was taken, the following passengers viz.\n\nMess. Quinton, Crawford, Knox, and Mitchell, these three Gentlemen it is repor-ted had property, and Cash on board to a considerable amount.\n\nWe are informed that the Bengal Mer-chant,----Virtue Commander was taken by three French Men of War off the Mala-bar Coast.\n\nWe are informed that the Daughter of Cog-J Jagoor, a m rkab'eline gentoo Girl, eloped a few Days ago with a Gold smith, of her own cast and left her Father in the utmost distress of mind.----The fellow has since been taken and committed to the Cut-cherry, and Whipped.\n\nA MAN OF THE WORLD.\n\nQ. WHAT is it to glory in the name of an Englishman\nA. The better to deceive an Englishman,\nQ. What is the Lex Parlamentaria\nA. Lex Crumena\nQ. What is the religion of pensioners?\nA. Lying\nQ. What are the qualifications of a scheming man,\nA. Invisibility\nQ. Whats adultery?\nA. Getting rid of prejudices,\nQ. Whats Gentility?\nA. Extravagance\nQ. Whats general conversation\nA. Oppression,\nQ. Whats good breeding\nA. Smiling in your Face, and ruining your family\nQ. What are public taxes\nA. Pack seddles\nQ. What are pensioners?\nA. Court bribes.\nQ. Who are the people\nA. No body.\n\nA Key to the Prophecy.\n\n(E) The B---- breaks, and B---- destroyed.\n(F) A---- friendless without support.\n(G) Ireland becomes a common wealth and its trade inormous.\n(H) America becomes the noblest com-mon wealth in ancient or modern story.\n(I) The entercommunion of French and English under the C----\n(K) The Fin l dismemberment of the ---- by Northern powers.\n\nA POLITICAL COMPARISON.\n\nWHEN Satan plann'd our parents death,\nHe aimd their ignorance to deceive;\nAnd with his bane inspiring breath,\nSoft Whispered in the ear of EVE\n\"Great is the Knowledge and the fame\n\"Ye shall by doing this acquire,\n\"On high inroll'd your Deathless name,\n\"Shall but with DEITY expire.\nThey took the bait but missed the PRIZE,\nFor Honour met confusions's Ghost;\nAnd tho' they each were made more WISE,\nTheir Glory in its GUILS was lost,\nSo whisper in the ear of Kings,\nThe Subtle Demons of a state:\nWhile each by turns--a SYRON Sings,\n\"How wise! how knowing! and how great!\"\nThe bait here takes the C---- yields, *\nAnd dreaming that the WORK is done\nHis fancy wakes the fairy fields,\nAs NATURE and himself were ONE\nBewitched, bewilder'd, and beguil'd,\nHe struts Imagination's Lord.\nAnd wanton as a CAROLD child\nRattles his SCEPTOR, or his SWORD.\nThus on he DREAMS till JUSTICE\nAwakes his all astonished eyes,\nTo view the Ghosts that Glimmering\nAnd pierce the Tyrant, with their\nThus rens'd his heart too late laments\nThe fate that speaks his Triumphs\nIn vain he SUES, in vain repents,\nBy VENGANCE doom'd to bow his Head\nThat head that with its Gorgeous Plumes\nHad drank the poison of its PRIDE\nIs with its, splendour now cast down\nNor finds a Bungalo where to hide,\nSuch WAS and such WILL be the lot\nOf ALL who steer the tyrants course\nTheir memory and their DEEDS forgot\nOr but remember'd with a CURSE\n\nHONESTUS HOM[ILL]\n\nTo the PUBLIC.\n\nMR HICKY, begs leave to inform his friends and the Public in general that the most cowardly, unmanly, and illegal methods has been made use of, to prevent the sale of his News-paper, by procuring an Order from the Council, to prevent their going by the Post, by this step all MR HICKY's subscribers on the coast and at the subordinate Settlements will be disappointed, and obligated either to take the New India Gazette or to go without, as this step (only) puts four Hundred Rupees per month out of Mr. HICKY's pocket.\n\nHowever he will soon let them see that he is not to be intimidated by such threats for before he will bow, cringe, or fawn to any of his oppressors, was the whole of his Paper to be stoped, He wou'd compose Ballads, and sell thro' the streets of Calcutta, as Homer did.\n\nHe has now but three things to look to, Honour, in the support of his Paper, his Liberty, and his Life, the two latter he will hazard in defence of the former, and is determined to make it the scourge of all schemers, and leading tyrants, should they illegally deprave him of his Liberty, and confine him in a jail, He is determined to Print there with every becoming spirit, suited, to his case, and the deserts of his oppressors.\n\nAnd let them see that he is a Freer and a first City in the British Empire, and that the Printers and Stationers Company see that he has a power, to print a News-paper that no East India Company nor the King their Master can wrest out of his hands, tis beyond the perogative of the British Crown to invest the Company or their servants with such a power.\n\nThe following Advertisement is a Copy of Orders,\n\nFORT WILLIAM, 14th Nov. 1780.\n\nPUBLIC Notice is hereby given that a Weekly News-paper called the Bengal Gazette, or Calcutta General Advertiser printed by J. A. HICKY, has lately been found to contain several improper Paragraphs tending to vilify private Characters, and to disturb the Peace of the settlement, it is no longer permitted to be circulated thro' the Channel of the General Post-Office.\nBy Order of the Hon'ble Gov'r Gen'l & Council, Signed E. HAY, Acting Sec'y\n\nMr. HICKY,\nS I R,\nBy inserting the following you'll oblige.\nA sub[ILL]\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-11-18/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/178o5m47G6hSEBKUxrvpDHv2hYBBqOnBs/view", "text": "informed that a certain active man is using every means in his power to bring an action of damage against you but it is the opinion of the learned connoisseurs of the Law that, it is not actionable.\nHowever don't be discouraged, you have Truth on your side, and their cause is so very useful in its nature and tendency, that, a thorough investigation of it in a Court of Justice will only confirm the public in their opinion, of the unjust and illegal means that has been used to ruin you and your Family, and will for ever cast an indeliable stain on the characters of the parties. Should it come to a hearing the court, will be crowded.\n\n*****************\n\nFUTTYGUR.\n\nIt will be of service to you to insert the following as soon as you can.\nI am not surprised, Mr. HICKY, that you vent your honest indignation against the Monitor in Embrio, who is to address the public on the 18th with an Eulogium on himself tending to shew that, with one Days experience, he is a more masterly Typographer than the Papa of the Bengal press; and a more enlightened Editor than the Composer, of that entertaining history with which you have favoured the world under the signature of \"To be continued\" -- Be assured Mr. Hicky that this same monitor must have had frequent ablutions in the lake of Killearny which as it converts other substances into Stone, has so petrified his front, that modest Men, like yourself, can have little chance of pushing with equal success, through life in these times of Brass. -- However, Mr. Hicky, courage if the Hybernian lake has converted the modest outside to the substance of a good Hone it may serve attic, as your wit is, to whet it to a keener edge.\n\"Dulce et Utile\" is not a better motto than yours. -- Whoever says that your paper is not a commercial one, will receive the flattest contradiction from the Vendu Gentlemen, and all the Fraternity of Just-a-going, who occupy so many of your Columns. However if you will resolve to verify the first part of your Motto, namely, to render your Paper, a Political one, and be the Scourge of all bad M---- and evil C----s in Bengal, not but your Gazette will be in greater request than ever; But if you have not courage enough to stand forth for the liberty of the Press. If you will crouch in a corner, and not dare an exposition of whatever measures may come to your knowledge, Dishonorable or disadvantageous to the Nation, or teeming with injustice to the community or individuals, you cannot hope to be saved; and you will have the mortification of observing the obdurate Kilearny Monitor triumphing in your fall. However, as \"you fear no man in this world but GOD,\" your friends are convinced that you will Die Game. I find you are of this mind, you will hear farther, from me, and I am determined that the \"common place language of a General Reviewer shall bear no part in my addresses which flow from the natural source\" of\nGenuine Effusions.\n\nTo Mr. J. A. HICKY,\nAuthor of the Original Gazette and Calcutta General Advertiser.\nSIR,\nThe approbation of your public Spirit in having first introduced in this Colony so useful a Work as a News-paper, which considering the difficulties attending the Conduct of it, and of procuring the necessary Types, ought to have fixed the reward of your industry at a longer period; We beg you will not be alarmed at the proposal lately offer'd to the Public, by Messrs. Messink and Read\n\n(whose design, however, We do not mean to disapprove) as many of your Friends are determined to support you in an Original attempt of such general Utility, hitherto carried on with a very becoming spirit.\nOctober, 1780. MANY SUBSCRIBERS.\n\nN O T I C E.\n\nIS hereby given that on Saturday the 30th of December next, the following articles will be sold by Public Auction on account of the Dutch East India Company.\nAt COSSIMBUZAR.\nA House situated in the city of Moorshedabad Distinguished by the name of Careemabaad formerly the Residence of the Company's Mint Masters,\nAt CHINSURA,\nA Pilot sloop named Bengaly on such conditions as will be mentioned at the sales.\nChinsura the 8 Nov'r. 17780.\n\nAt Mr. Duncan's Ware House in the China Baazar will be sold by Private Contract.\n\nA Quantity of Dacca Goods fit for the Europe Market, also Course and fine Long Cloth, and Chintz Just Imported from the Coast of Choromandel, China Lustring of all Colours and also China and Country sugar-candy 1st, and 2d. sort, also silver Plate, Gold and silver Lace Coarse and fine Hats, Gold Headed Canes, Diamonds and ruby Rings feather Hats very elegant and a great Variety of other Articles both Europe and Country to tedious to mention.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nBy Private Contract.\n\nBY Mr. Duncan in the China Baazar, a Garden and Bungalow, it is very high raised from the Ground and consists of a large Hall, two large Rooms, and a very extensive Verando, supported with Brick Pillars the Walls are made partly of mud, and part Brick, with Doors and Windows of Wood. The Garden well planted with a Variety of Fruit Trees bearing Fruit Annually, a large Tank and the Land measuring more or less than thirty two Cottahs, situated at the back and South East side of Mr. Sherburns Garden. It may be viewed any time before the sale by applying to Mr. Duncan at his ware house.\nCalcutta 11th November, 1780.\n\nTo be LETT.\n\nTHAT large and commodious Garden-House, at present occupied by John Bristow Esq; and situated near the John Baazar, on a pleasant spot of Ground. For particulars please to enquire of Mr. Edward Tiretta.\n\nMr. CLASSE.\n\nBEGS leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the settlement, that He is returned to Calcutta, and continues his business as usual at his House in the Radda-Baazar.\nN. B. Ladies and Gentlemen by directing a line to Him will be waited on at their Houses.\n\nTo be SOLD.\n\nBY Private contract, A handsome Crane Necked Phaeton with a top, enquire at the Printing-Office.\n\nMR. DONALD,\n\nHAVING purchased all the Liquors imported by the Danish Ship just arrived direct from Europe, takes this method to inform the Public that there are several Chests of Claret in English Bottles warranted of the first Growths of france, as also a Quantity of Danish Claret and other Liquors which he proposes selling for ready Money, at the Prices undermentioned and assures the Gentlemen of the Settlement that whatever Orders he may be favoured with Shall be executed with Punctuality and Dispatch.\nThe first Growths of Claret in english bottles.\nat - - - 32 S. R. per doz\nDanish Claret, at 25 - - do.\nBurgundy of an exceeding fine flavour\nat - - - 40 - - do,\nHock, at - - 24 - - do,\nFrontiniac at - 20 - - do,\nBayonne, at - 12 - - do,\nA reasonable allowance will be made to those who purchase Quantities to sell again. N. B. the Liquors being in Chests of 12 dozens each no smaller quantity can be sold than a Chest at a time. Those gentlemen to whom it be more convenient to receive the Liquors at Serampore will be served with the like attention by Mr. Bloom, Private Secretary to the chief there.\n\nFOR SALE by Private Contract by Mr WILLIAMSON Vendu Master to the Hon'ble Company.\nDiamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones, set and unset.\nPearls of various Sorts, just imported, from Bussorah.\nRein Diers Tongues.\nAn Organ of 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with accompanyments.\nElegant useful and Ornamental Plate,\nFrench Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers,\nOld Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles\nFrench Brandy, and French Fruits,\nWest-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars,\nA Superb Crane Necked Europe Chariot.\nA most elegant and Superb Assortment of Glass Ware, lately imported consisting of Lustres, Candelabors, Epergne, Vases, &c. compleat for a Sideboard and desert, which are open for public view at Mr. Williamson's Auction Room Old Play House.\nA Strong Bay Buggy Horse.\nA Handsome stout bay Toorkay.\nSeveral pair of Capital Train Torkay Carriage Horses well broke in.\nA two Feet Brass Tube Refracting and Reflecting Telescope.\nAnd a quantity of Malabar Poonspars, for Masts and Yards, which lay in Mr. WILLIAMSON's Nullah.\n\nW A N T E D.\n\nTWO Gentlemen to assist in collecting of useful and entertaining matter for the Bengal Gazette. One must be capable of Writing essays, the other of a Poetical turn; such persons by directing a line or calling on Mr. HICKY, at the Priting-Office, will meet with encouragement equal to their abilities.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-11-18/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/178o5m47G6hSEBKUxrvpDHv2hYBBqOnBs/view", "text": "POET'S CORNER.\nVerses on the Bravery of 200 Highlanders in the\nField, when attacked by Hyders Army, ad-\ndressed to the Right Hon'ble Lord Mc' Leod.\n\nNO Pen can yet describe it right\nNo Tongue is fit to tell\nHow furiously the Hero's fought\nHow gloriously they fell.\n\nWith Sword in hand they cut their way\nThro' twenty thousand Horse\nTheir Batteries took without dismay\nAt such superior Force.\n\nThe Rockets flew, the Tumbrils blew\nDestruction all Around\nYet these two hundred Vetrans true\nDisdain'd to quit the Ground.\n\nBut us'd so well their reeking Blades\nNow dy'd in purple gore\nThat nothing could resist their force\nThey cleared all before.\n\nHorse men and Horse before these Swords\nFell groaning on the Plain\nBy these few Sons of Mars that day\nWere full ten thousand Slain.\n\nBut mourn ye Britains, mourn the Fate\nOf these Brave matchless Men\nBy numbers they were Over power'd\nAnd kill'd upon the Plain.\n\nBold Hyder loves to save the brave\nAnd often bade them Yield\nBut all in vain they Mock'd at death\nAnd fell upon the field.\n\nINVOCATION\nYe Messengers of Fate who mark the Brave\nAnd still around us wait to seize or save\nLet the great Souls be all your care\nWing them up to Heav'ns pure Air\nWhere dwell the Sons of spotless Fame\nAnd thro' the Orial spaw proclaim\nThat these are souls of Heav'nly Birth\nReleased by Death from loathsome Earth\nBy Deeds of everlasting Fame\nWhich give them an immortal Name.\nVizagapatam 27 of Oct. 1780.\n\n********************\nFor the Calcutta Gazette.\nKING and no King was once a play\nOr fable on the Stage;\nBut I see it is become this day\nThe moral of the age.\n\nOur state buffoons their drame take;\nSome play the fool, and some the knave;\nBut still the plot is laid to make\nTheir King a Royal slave.\n\nBrave Actors! we admire your skill;\nYour play none understands,\nYet make an exit when you will,\nWe all shall clap our hands.\n********************\n\nMr. ANDREWS.\nPROPRIETOR, of the Library, Begs\nleave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the\nsettlement that any of them that becomes\nsubscribers after the date of this Advertise\nment will be requested to advance one Gold\nMohur, and if they do not chuse to con-\ntinue subscribers for the space of Four\nmonths their money shall be returned after\ndeducting what is due to the Library from the\ntime they became subscribers, He is oblig-\ned to take this method on Account of many\nlosses he has sustained by Gentlemen going\naway, and in the hurry of their Affairs not\nrecollecting, their being subscribers to the\nLibrary, or having any Books belonging\nthereto.\nCalcutta the 7th October, 80\n\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given that on Thursday the 23d\nof November next, the following Arti-\ncles will be sold by auction at the Dutch\nCompany's Ware-houses at Chinsura, Viz.\nMetals; viz. Iron, Lead and Copper\nColours, Oker, Ceruis, red Lead, Verdi-\ngrease, Vermillion, and Blue. Coxals;\nYellow, and White, Glass panes of several\ndimentions, Equipage, Goods, viz. Pitch,\nTar, Rosin and Pump-leather. Liquors,\nviz, Arack, Vineger.\nChinsura the 31st. October 1780.\n\nTo the PUBLIC.\nA YOUNG Man regularly bred\nto business in one of the first\ntrading Houses in Europe, wou'd wish\nto be employed. He has Conducted\nand kept the Books of said House for\nsome Years. He wou'd willingly en-\ngage by the Month or Year.\nOr if any Gentlemen who keeps\nBooks wou'd wish to have them Open'd\nin the Italian form they will be attend\ned at certain Hours, a line directed\nto A. B. at the Printing Office will be\nanswered.\n\nALL PERSONS\nWHO have any claim upon the\nestate of Captain William Davies,\nlate of the 34th Battalion of Seapoys\nand Commandant at Chandernagore deceased\nare earnestly desired to send in their accounts\nimmediately to Mr. Geo. Allen at Calcutta\nand all persons indebted to the said Estate,\nare requested to pay their respective Debts to\nthe said Mr. George Allen, Administrator\nto his Will, before November next. As\nhe returns to England, with the ships which\nare to sail the begining of that Month.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any legal claims or De-\nmands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew\nHiernv'e deceased former intearims Chief of\nthe Danish settlement, at Frederictnagore\nin Bengal, and his surviving Widow, are\nhereby requested to send in their Respec-\ntive claims and all Persons indebted to the\nsaid Estate, are desired to pay their respective\nDebts to Mr. J. Borgen Judge of the\ninferior Court of Judicature at Tranqua-\nbar, and Administrator of the Estate and\nEffects of the said Mr. Andrew Hiernv'e\ndeceased, on or before the Expiration of a\nYear and a Day from this Date the 19th\nAugust 1780.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any legal claims or de-\nmands on the Estate of the late\nMr Francis Palmer who died at Bus-\nsorah the 13 of June last on his way to\nEurope, are desired to send in their res-\npective demands, and all persons indebt-\ned to the said Estate are desired to pay\ntheir respective debts on or before the\nfirst Day of January next to Mr.\nGeorge Gardner Executor of the Estate\nof the said Mr Francis Palmer, deceased\n\nTo be Sold.\nA commodious fourteen Oar'd Budge-\nrow in good condition, and well stor'd\nwith large sleeping and dining Apartments,\nthe Budgerow may be view'd at Chaun-\npaul Gaut, and the Price known by applying\nat the Printing Office.\n\nOn Monday and Tuesday the 20th\nand 21st Instant.\nWILL be sold at public Auction by\nMr. Bondfield at his Auction Room\nopposite the Armenian church, for ready\nRupees, and ready money the following\nVessels lying at Mr. Lacams wet Dock.\n2 Sloops of about 56 Tons each, Copper\nbottomed Barges 60 Tons each, a Yatch,\n4 Sloops of about 20 Tons each, a 12 Oar\nston cutter In good order, a Deal Cutter\nclenker built, bottom quite new, a six Oared\nLondon Wherry, Teak plank and all Tim-\nbers, old Marine stores, China Dammer\nold Cordage, old Anchors, Iron Guns 2\npounders, a crain chain, Double fortified\nBrass Guns half pounders, Mathamatical\ninstruments, a Large collection of Books, a\nCharriot and a pair of Tanyans, Prints,\npaintings, Pictures, houshold Furniture\nand a great variety of other Articles.\nALSO.\nWill be sold and put up exactly on Mon-\nday the 20th at 12 o'clock, the large and\ncommodious wet Dock belonging to Mr.\nLacam, with the Ware houses and Ground\nthe whole measuring about 20 Biggahs.\nThe Vessels may be viewed and inspected\nat Mr. Lacams wet Dock where a person is\nstationed to shew each, with a list of their\nstores and names, the list may be also seen\nat Mr. Bondfields, any Person desirous to\ngo by Water to view the Vessels and Dock\nmay have a person and Boat to conduct\nthem by applying.\nThe Furniture Books Plate &c. to be\nviewed at Mr. Bondfields Auction Room,\nthe Timber and Planks, Guns, Anchors,\nstores, &c. to be view'd, at the Yard known\nby the name of Mr. Prices Timber Yard at\nthe S. E. Corner of the Old Fort.\nOn Monday will be sold the Vessels,\nDock, Books, Plate, Furniture, &c. at the\nAuction-Room on Tuesday the Sale of the\nGuns Anchors Timber stores &c. will be\nheld at Mr. Prices timber Yard.\nAny person desirous of purchasing any of\nthe above Articles by private sale please to\napply to Mr. Bondfield as above,\nThe Conditions will be made known on the\nDay of Sale.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nHAVING Demands upon the Estate\nof the late Mr. William Chalmers\nare directed to send in their claims on or be-\nfore the 1st. of January 1781 to Mr. Hen-\nry Scott, Administrator to the Estate.\nCalcutta 8th. November 1780\n\nWANTED.\nA White Smith, and a Copper Smith\neach, must be a perfect Master of his\nbusiness. Inquire at the printing Office.\n\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of\nthe settlement and the Public in gene-\nral that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in\nthe Radda baazar opposite Mr Guthrie's\nformerly Mr. Thomas Smiths, Europe\nShop, is now open for the sale of the\nfollowing Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale\nand retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and\nHogsheads, at the rate of one Rupee\neight Ans per Gallon wholesale, and\none Rupee ten Ans. retail, Course piece\nGoods, Cossimbaazar Bandanas, and\nSilks &. All Gentlemen favouring\nMr. Harvey with their Commands\nmay depend upon his exerting every en-\ndeavour to give them satistaction\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First: and late PRINTER, to the Hon. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-11-25", "date": "1780-11-25", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-11-25/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/175RlcEhNBQ2pnXuSISJQxvlBtphB3Y24/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday November 18th to Saturday November, 25th 1780. No. [XLIV]\n\n[Column 1]\n\nin this only that he possesses a noble mind above being influenced either by the threats or promises of fortune.\n\nEssays on Adversity and Prosperity.\n\nTHE two great trials of the human mind, the two most spacious scenes of action for the soul are Adversity and prosperity. The unthinking part of the World seem to look upon only one of these as a dangerous state; Adversity is all they dread; they naturally suspect their own behaviour under it, and tremble for their fortitude, but they are very confident there can be no difficulty in supporting prosperous fortune. But the wise man differs from them very essentially upon this point, reason and observation have taught him to know that the danger is equal in both situations; and when he sees those thoughtless creatures in a state of prosperity rejoicing, transported, mad, and setting no bounds to their enjoyments; and in Adversity dejected, low, despairing, and too much out of hope to make any attempt to relieve themselves, he imputes both to the same vice or folly of the mind.\n\nBoth are indeed arduous; both dangerous, and ever acknowledged: the pangs of adverse fortune are sharp, and terrible to be borne, with due fortitude, patience and resolution; but prosperity is a secret, and therefore a more dangerous enemy; it slyly and insensibly softens and enfeebles the mind, and if not strongly guarded against, robs it of all its strength and vigour.\n\nAffliction moves our very enemies to pity; but prosperity urges our best friends to envy, and too often exposes us to all the train of mischiefs that attend that destructive and detestable passion.\n\nIn adversity a man seeing himself abandoned by the World, and deprived of all hopes of assistance from others, learns to depend upon himself alone, and to prove the virtues of that mind of which prosperity would never have let him know the value. Virescit vulnere virtus. Virtue flourishes in Adversity, this is a noble observation of an ancient author, and it stands confirmed in the records of history, for adverse fortune has been the parent and the nurse of heroes and illustrious men in every walk of life.\n\nTrue fortitude inspires us with equal steadiness and calmness in both these states of trial, and gives to the truly great man, who will take pains to attain it, the same pleasant and unaltered countenance through every change of both. The wise man prepares himself for every kind of fortune; he keeps the good within bounds, and conquers the evil: he is neither arrogant in prosperity, nor abject in Adversity, and as to dangers, he neither courts nor shuns them, but glories\n\n[Column 2]\n\nin this only that he possesses a noble mind above being influenced either by the threats or promises of fortune.\n\nTrue wisdom furnishes us with arms for both the combats.—the spur of fortitude to raise, excite, and push forward our courage in adversity,—the bridle of temperance to check and pull back our exulting spirit in Prosperity. Epictetus has comprised the sum of moral conduct with respect to both situations, in two words, Sustine et abstine, Bear and abstain.\n\nIt is demonstrable, that in nothing do we judge more erroneously, than in our estimations of Prosperity, or what we call good Fortune. Honours, riches, and the luxuries of life, are but idly called good things, since they can neither add one virtue to the good, nor were ever known to reform the wicked: of the dispensation of Providence they fall to the lot of both; but he who considers them as the springs of happiness, will find that he has cast anchor in quicksands, and has trusted to a rotten cable.\n\nHow can those things communicate true happiness, which are not permanent in themselves, and what, alas! so inconstant, so transitory and uncertain, as all the envied acquisitions of wordly fortune! they flow with violence and make a great noise, but their rapidity is equal to the Grandeur of their appearance—like the torrents of melted snows decending from the Alps, which to-day give verdure to the fields and Ripen the budding flowers of one part of the valleys, but are to-morrow to perform the same kind office in a distant spot, and leave upon the former only the mud and filth, that settled from them in their Passage.\n\nProsperity is a honied poison, sweet, but often fatal. It too often puffs us up, and urges us to play the part of the Monkey, who skipping from branch to branch, aspires to gain the top of the tree, never observing, that the higher he climbs, the more he exposes what modesty and decency would teach him to hide. We lose indeed the benefit of that very prosperity, we pride ourselves in, by thus dancing through it: would we enjoy it, we should move at a slower rate, and take time to contemplate the advantages of that charm in which we place our Felicity.\n\nThese are our common errors in prosperity and if we look into the practice and opinions of mankind we shall find the same mistakes in regard to adversity. Instead of giving into the vulgar opinion of calling this an evil, and making it a scene of horror and detestation, we should remember that to the thought, all outward things are neither good nor evil, it is the mind of man that makes them such to him, and may make them either the one or the other at pleasure.\n\nMisfortunes happens to all, but the Man who feel them can alone determine whether they are a blessing or a curse. They operate differently on different men: to fools they are\n\n[Column 3]\n\nstings and arrows to afflict, enrage, and drive them to dispair; to the wicked, who are not dead to all the cries of conscience, they are powerful instructors, and stimulators to bring them to a sense of their errors; and to the truely wise, they are no more than opportunities of exercising the innate virtues of their souls, allying them more closely to immortality: they are to these, the different stages and certain paths to all true greatness, and often such misfortunes as seem to threaten inevitable destruction have been the very means of acquiring the most exalted glory.\n\nWould any one learn to bear affliction well, the lesson is short, let him be honest; for the virtuous Man has more peace of mind in Adversity, than the vicious in Prosperity. What then is the result of all our enquiries into our own nature, and that of all things around us? why this, that there are two great remedies for all adversity; custom with the vulgar, and reflexion with the wise: both these gain strength from time, the great destroyer of all things. Custom can make the severest of all affliction easy to us: the slave who tears his hair, and in the bitterest agonies exclaims against the cruelty of fortune, when he enters on board the Gallies, before he has been there a Month sings to the time of his oar. Persons upon first going to sea will be terrified in a calm; but the old Mariner will laugh in the midst of a storm. The widow disclaims all Company at the death of her Husband, and in six Months marries another.\n\nBut it is reflexion alone that can disarm the greatest evils by keeping the mind in a continual state of preparation which prevents all surprises, and afflictions, it is well known, affect these most whom they overtake in thoughtless security. Forethought and reflexion perpetually warn us of all kinds of danger, and remind us that we are placed here in a slippery, thorny path; that the wounds and bruises others have met with, might as easily have befallen ourselves, and that the mischiefs that hang eternally over all our heads, may equally fall upon any of us.\n\nWise princes in time of peace make their preparations for war, and the master of a Vessel though he expects a prosperous voyage, provides for the dangers of a tempest. It is too late to guard against an evil when it is already upon us. We should, ever learn to be prepared for the worst that can happen to us, and we shall then have the certain pleasure of finding almost every accident much better than we expected.\nM.\n\nBon Mot of a British Tar.\n\nDURING the present indiscriminate Press, in virtue of the temporary act of Parliament (which is to be in force for five Months from the 16th of June last) a Press-gang seized a person of very genteel\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-11-25/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/175RlcEhNBQ2pnXuSISJQxvlBtphB3Y24/view", "text": "appearance, who urged as a plea for being\nset at liberty, that he was a gentlemen; a\nsailor, in reply, said, so much the better—\nfor we have pressed a parcel of damn'd black-\nguards, and we want a gentleman to teach\nthem good manners.\n\nA N E C D O T E.\nA VERY respectable Gentleman, who\nhad an aversion to Cards, that he\nmight not be deemed unfashionable in a Fa-\nmily where he often visited, and publick\ndays for play were set apart, found himself\nunder the necessity to play deep; but it was\nhis good fortune generally to be successful.\nAfter some years of intimacy, the master of\nthe Family took him aside one day, and im-\nparted to him the melancholy secret, that\nhis affairs were in a most embarrassed state.\nThe gentleman expressed his concern at his\nFriend's distress, and intreated him not to\ndespair. On his return home, he opened a\nprivate drawer in his bureau, in which he\nhad nightly deposited his winnings at the\nCard tables in his Friend's house, and the\nnext day he insisted on refunding the sum\nthis inconsiderate Man and his Family had\nlost. It was sufficient to give a turn to his\naffairs, and to save his Friend from instant\nimprisonment; but he restored it only on\ncondition that they should never play at\nCards again.\n\nBy private letters from the Cape.\nWE are Informed that the\nCeres Capt. Snow, is safe\narrived at false bay, She\nwent in the Night, came\nto an Anchor, and found\nherself in the Morning a-\nlong side of a French line\nof Battle ship. The crews of the French\nships at the Cape were very sickly when\nthese letters came away.\n\nA Dutch ship lately arrived, fell in on\nher passage hither, with four Sail of the\nLine, a Frigate, and five sail of Indiamen,\nthey detained the Dutch ship a Eleven days.\n\nBy letters from Madras.\nWE are informed that Gen. Goddard\nis gone against Basine.\n\nMr. Whitall the late Gov'r. of Madras\nis going to England, and intends to take his\npassage in the first Ship that sails. He has\nmade private application to the Wife of a\nFrenchman, now in jail, requesting She\nwould accompany him to England, but She\nhas refused.\n\nBy a Vessel from Trinquabar we have re-\nceived information, that a Frenchman who\nlives a little way out of that settlement,\ndoes actually make it his constant practice\nto hoist French Colours; and that about 12\nor 14 Frenchmen who are spies about the\nCountry, has frequent meetings at his house,\nand that they give Hyder Ally all the intel-\nligence, in their power, for which it is re-\nported, he rewards them bountifully.—\nThese Frenchmen we are informed keeps,\nup a secret correspondents at Bengal from\nwhich place it is supposed a full account of\nall that passes is sent.\n\nThe Dutch Governor of Negrapatnam,\nhas wrote letters to Hyder Ally, relative to\nthe impropriety of His taking away their\nPresident from Porta Nova, and Hyder Ally\nin answer to those letters, sent back word\nthat he had read the letters, and would an-\nswer them by making a Visit to that place.\n\nC A L C U T T A.\nIT is expected that the following Military\nPromotions will soon take place.\n\nMajor Patrick Duff, to the Rank of L't.\nCol'l. in the corps of Artillery, Vice L't.\n\nCol. Green deceased. Capt. Watkin\nThalwal, to the Rank of Major, in the\nsame corps, Vice Major Duff promoted,\nMajor John Stainforth, promoted to the\nRank of L't. Col. of Infantry, Vice L't.\nCol. Upton resigned. Capt. Benjamin\nWroe, advanced to the Rank of Major of\nInfantry, Vice Major Stainford who has\nbeen promoted. Capt. Cha's. Chatfield,\nappointed to the command of the 8th. Bat-\ntalion of Seapoys, vacated by the promo-\ntion of Capt. Wroe.\n\nThe following Lieutenants are promoted\nto the Rank of Captains.\n\nTho's. Blair, Ant'y. Belches, Cha's\nRankin, Geor. Waugh, Godfrey E. Baker,\nSam'l. Watson, Tho's. Green, William\nFowler, John Collins, Tho's Hogan.\n\nD E A T H S.\nDeparted this Life last Friday, Mrs.\nLoherendale, Wife of Mr. Loherendale,\nAttorney at Law, A most amiable, endear-\ning, and faithful Wife, and tender Mo-\nther, Her remains were by her own request\nentered in the Church at Bandell.\n\nDied on Saturday last Charles Lewis\nSoderflyet Esq; A Lisbon Gentleman of re-\nspectable Family, and connections, and\nuniversally esteemed, He was on the point\nof returning to Europe.—His remains\nwere enterr'd on Sunday evening with great\nDecency and solemnity.\n\nOn Sunday last an Italian, Valet de\nChambre, belonging to Sir Rob. Chambers\ncut his own Throat from Ear, to Ear, with\na Razor in Sir Robert's House, every means\nwere used to save him but in vain.—The\ncause of this violent action is supposed to be\na disappointment in Love.\n\nOn Wednesday morning last 10 o'Clock,\na little Boy in company with a Girl, the\nDaughter of a servant of W'm. Chambers,\nesq; both sat down to eat some parched Peas,\nand in a very short time after were seized\nwith a Vomiting, the Girl expired about\ntwelve o'clock, but the Boy after, some\npains taken with him seem to be out of\nDanger.\n\nTo. Mr. Hicky,\nS I R,\nBerhampore.\nNov. 21st, 1780.\nWE received here to day the first Num-\nber of the India Gazette, and ha-\nving sat in Judgement, upon it, and one\nor two of your Papers indifferently taken up,\nI cannot deny myself the pleasure of con-\ngratulating you on the preference given to\nthe latter by a great majority. Some of weak\nEyes, and others who satisfied with the su-\nperfice seldom search for Pearls, declared in\nfavour of the India Gazette, because of the\nlarger print, and better paper: but it was\nobserved by those of taste and Judgement;\nthat the deficiency of the Bengal Gazette in\nthese particulars was amply compensated by\nthe Entertainment to be found there; and,\nBeside, that in it, the want or misplacing\nof Words or their being illegible, presented\na good opportunity to the reader to make trial\nof the quickness of his own conception in\ndiscovering the meaning of the writer, after\nthe manner of many Criticks who have found\ngreat entertainment this way, when upon\nthe works of Men of Genius. To give\nyou, Sir my private oppinion concerning\nthe two Gazettes:—your Competitors\nseem to me to have very great occasion for\nthe Hand of POWER to support them,\nwhile you, on the other side, are entirely\nsubstantive; standing by yourself, and being\nyourself alone, yet equal to the work you have\nengaged in. Neither have you any need of \"\nCollecting all your might, \" for certainly no-\nthing of Angelic Force promises to appear\n\nagainst you. On the contrary,\nfor the large Paper, and print\nCompetitors, and the modesty th\nwhich, tho' I consider it as asu\nare many people weak enough\nSincere, I would Compare their P\nof-fspring to the little mouse cr\nafter the travil of the Mountains.\nseem to have had in their eye th\nPope.—\n\" The sound should be an echo to\nFor they have rejected in many\ntheir Paper, as you no doubt have\nthe letter L, the first and most m\nthe Liquids, for softening our Lang\nwithout which there would be,\narticulate sounds, a harshness f\nI may say a hardness that could no\ned. By this means they have\nfound an echo to their sense. But in\nthey ought in Compliment to th\nto have departed from the Critic, an\nL, to come forward with all his for\nIndignation was raised a good de\nby some little wits who were r\nmery Jest of the Impropriety, as they\nof an Expression of yours; And t\ngreat Mr. Addison could acknowl\nself so much affraid of such Buffoo\nas to be prevented from particular\ndeath of Witherington, yet with\nbecoming Courage; for which I\nashamed to acknowledge myself som\ndebted to your paper, I will both\nand defend your Words, they are\nno man in this World but God.\" N\nwe consider our Redeemer in his d\npacity, it removes all appearance of\nhere, and the expression must be a\nhighly proper, except by those\nwicked enough to profess themselv\nchistians; and of allsuch the co\nis easy. However, I will not me\nthis subject at present, seeing that a\nsion of it might in me be conside\nencroachment on the Province\nearned, and Truly Good Men,\nving divested themselves of all affec\nspiritual, are wholly devoted to the\nGod; and who strictly adhering to\nter of the Evangelists, \" Let the\ntheir Dead.\nA Friend to good\n\nTo the Editor of the Original Bengal\nS I R,\nYour inserting the following lines w\nmany of your Subscribers.\nTHE amazing affrontry of M\nin his new death Elegy of\nlast, (for it wou'd be deemed an\nwas I to call it a News-Paper,)\ncannot well be equalled by any on\nStage Buffoon. The Public is but\nacquainted with the Oppression\nHICKY has met with from his\nas also upon what Basis the New I\nzette is founded, nothing but a\nparty can support such a wretched\nked performance, two little Page\nBengall Gazette contains more ma\nthe whole India Gazette, the Ven\nclemen's Notice to the Public is in\nin many places, there is twelve or\nL's. wanting, besides many other in\nons, they surely cannot, complain\nof Editors, Correctors, or Mon\nthese they have plenty,—how i\nthat it abounds with false Perio\nimproper letters.\n\nMr. Shift by his round about\nstory labours hard to extricate hi\nand himself, the world must allow t\nliving, money, and Idleness, are t\nthings and not to be met with ev\nand that it is not the lot of every\nman Coffin maker to meet with s\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-11-25/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/175RlcEhNBQ2pnXuSISJQxvlBtphB3Y24/view", "text": "every day, without they shou'd meet the good natured servants of John Company, — Alas poor John Company, who will dance, you must pay the Piper, you have fattened many of Pharahs lean Kine, you have cloathed the naked, and un-\n\nAny one that doubts this let them ask the wem, and the ee'n of Mr. Shift. The world must also allow that a morris dancer or a stage Buffoon, who gets his bread by making an Ass of himself can have no honour to lose, it therefore cannot be wondered if he has stretched a point, upon a Hudibrastic principles concluded thus.\n\nHe who inforces the oath do break it,\nNot he who for conveniency takes it.\n\nFor the Bengal Gazette.\nThat Soporific performance the Monitor in the India Gazette of last Saturday, (which sets all the Readers a sleep) is the production of Mr. P—r R—d, a Writer remarkable for the purity of his Diction, and delicacy of stile, He is assisted in these labours by Mr. —r of the B—d of T—e, a little ton belly Varnish who is allow'd to be the ne plus Ultra of invention and a Genious, and a very jewel of a man as Smerk says in the play.\nTit for tat.\n\nS I R,\nIf not inconsistent with the plan of your Paper, your Printing the enclosed next Saturday will oblige some of your Readers,\n\nCURIOSITY led me to the Court-House Yesterday to hear the Petition read of the British Inhabitants concerning the Law lying in the S—e C—t. You may guess my surprize, when the names were read over not to find the names of the Committee that was so Zealous for the Petition for Trial, by Juries, as I thought the same reasons made them promote the one wou'd have induced them to countenance the other. — I would appeal to the consciences of these Gentlemen if that Law had originated from another Quarter if they wou'd not have opposed it with all their might.\n\nAs I have heard a very good Character of these Gentlemen, I cannot account for their conduct in this affair in any other way but that they never read the Bye-Law.\n\nIt is the Idea of a true Patriot, if that he will oppose Measures, not Men, if the measures are good, he will promote them, if they are bad, He will oppose them, even if they are supported by his best Friend.\n\nThe best of Men are liable to err more especially in lesser matters when they have affairs of much greater weight to engage their attention, in such cases they generally are obliged to trust to others who often through negligence or Design abuse the trust reposed in them. — I have known, men with the best intention (through these means) give their sanction to the worst of measures without knowing it. — In such cases it is the duty of every lover of his Country in a decent maner to give his objections. They may then receive the thanks of these very men whom they at first seemed to oppose, if they do not they have the satisfaction of having done their duty.\nA well wisher to both Petitions & a\nHater of Sedition.\n\nMr. Editor,\nYour inserting the following Lines will oblige many of your Country Subscribers.\nComparison between Mr. WILKES and Mr. HICKY.\n\nTHE Case of Mr. HICKY, is exactly similar to that of Mr. Wilkes. — The one standing up for the liberty of the press. The other for that of the Subject. — Junius makes the following Just and elegant remark on the Oppression of Mr. Wilkes — That the Rays of Royal Indignation tended \" rather to illumine than to destroy the persecuted object of it &c. &c.\n\nThe Author of those Lines hopes the generosity of the Settlement will verify this, position of Junius, in the case of Mr. Hicky, who I dare venture to say will never disgrace the name of of an Englishman, or Relinquish his Birth right, by tamely submitting to Arbitary and illegal Oppressions.\nHORATIO.\n\nTo the P U B L I C.\nTHE very hard treatment I met with last Saturday night in being denied a Passport for my News-Papers at the Post Office, is the strongest proof arbitary power and influence that can be given.\n\nHad such an unwantable act of injustice been put in force against some base slave or secret scheeming Villian, whose actions every week of his life merits a gibbet, he (might being concious that he deserved a worse fate) tamely submit to the yoke of his Slavery, and moan in silence. But shall I who unconcious of ever having injur'd any man in this or any other Country, shall I tamely submit, to the yoke of slavery, and wanton oppression, no my Case and complaints, in my own News Paper shall be convey'd to the foot of the throne of Great Britain, and the breach of my privilage as Freeman of the first City in the British Empire, shall also be presented in my own News-Papers to the Father of the City, the Chamberlain of the City of London, He will soon feel for my Case bearing so strong afinity to his own, and without doubt he will Sympathize more, strongly when he considers where I am, and who I have got to deal with. If a Printer in England is guilty of offences against the Crown he is taken into custody and tried by the laws of his Coun. under the tender protection of a Jury of his own Countrymen. This is the Glorious birth right and priviledge of an Englishman, and whilst I pen these words I feel my heart glow with honest indignation and my blood run comfortly warm thro my veins, what then am I to think of the usuage I received last Saturday in denying my Letters a passort, they notonly enslaved me, but they also inslave my subscribers, by denying them of the pleasure of receiving the Papers, they had subscribed to. The Laws of my country are here and the Hon'ble the Lords the Kings Judges.\n\nIf I have offended against the Laws of my country, let me be tried by them, and a Jury of my country men, and if my crime comes within the Letter of the Law, then the Jury will give such damages, as the Nature of my crime and my circumstances will point out.\n\nIn England if a Man is accused of Robbery, Treason, or Murder, his person is secured, but his Family is not ruined by Stopping of his letters at the Post-Office, it cannot be done it is beyond the prerogative of the British Crown to put such an act in Execution.\nJ. A. HICKY.\n\nMr. H I C K Y.\nBEGS leave to inform the Public that he never sought, for any information relative to the schemes which his enemies, carried on against him, and that he ever had an utter aversion to Lying, that it is well known that he has frequently discharged his Black servants, for being guilty of that most diabolical and horrid failing, and he also declares on his Honour as a Gentleman, that he received his information in his own House, and that from an undoubted Gentleman, and if legally demanded, can make Oath of it, before one of the Hon. Judges, providing he has the permission of the Gentleman who told him.\n\nGOD is my great and Omnipotent Witness, and Judge, in this my sincere declaration, He has brought me thro' all my past misfortunes, and I am confident if I serve him as I have hitherto (which I hope to do) that he will bring me thro' every other difficulty, and illegal oppression that I Now labonr under. — This I hope will be a sufficient and Prudent caution, to my enemies to lay quiet, but if after this, my solemn declaration they will impudently attempt a farther exoneration. I will open such a scene of horrid and premeditated Villany that has been laid against me, in order to Ruin my Family. as will put it past a doubt.\n\nI will porduce Letters calculated to injure the reputation of my Paper, and also to ruin the Reputation of two very great Men, and drag the Authors to public Justice, the World will then see how far I have been injured, the servants of the Author of these Letters has been follow'd to the Calcutta Theatre, and to another House in this settlement belonging to Private Gentlemen.\n\nAdvertisement from the Printer in Consequence of the Prohibition at the Post Office against his News Papers being forwarded to his Subscribers.\nAS the Bengal Gazette will in future, contain much new and interesting matter, Mr. HICKY humbly intreats his Subscribers will be so indulging as to send for the Papers to his House, and those Gentlemen who reside up the Country and on the Coast, are earnestly requested to assist him so far in his endeavours for their amusement, as to favour him with any little Occurrence, or Intelligence that may contribute to their own amusement, and that of the Public. And that they will so far indulge him as to give instructions to their friends and correspondents in Calcutta. to receive the Paper on their account, and forward the same to them in currency with other business. — This is the only method Mr. HICKY can at present suggest.\n\nN. B. All Articles of Intelligence, Essays, Poetry, &c. will be thankfully received, by directing them to HICKY's Original Printing Office, and the Postage paid by their Most Obedient. Humble Servant.\nJ. A. HICKY.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nBy Private Contract.\nBY Mr. Duncan in the China Baazar, a Garden and Bungalow, it is very high raised from the Ground and consists of a large Hall, two large Rooms, and a very extensive Verando, supported with Brick Pillars the Walls are made partly of mud, and part Brick, with Doors and Windows of Wood. The Garden well planted with a Variety of Fruit Trees bearing Fruit Annually, a large Tank and the Land measuring more or less than thirty two Cottahs, situated at the back and South East side of Mr. Sherburns Garden. It may be viewed any time before the sale by applying to Mr. Duncan at his ware house.\nCalcutta 11th November, 1780.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-11-25/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/175RlcEhNBQ2pnXuSISJQxvlBtphB3Y24/view", "text": "**POET's CORNER.**\n\nFor HICKY's, Original Bengal Gazette.\n\nYE Powers, who rule o'er states and Kings,\nWho shield with sublunary wings,\nMan's erring race from woe!\nTo Britain's sons in every clime\nYour blessings waft, whate'er their crime\nOn all the winds that blow.\n\nBeyond the Asiatic tide\nExtend your healing influence wide\nWhere thousands claim your care:\nInspire each just, each filial thought,\nAnd let the Tyrants round be taught,\nThe British oak is there.\n\nTho' vagely wild its branches spread,\nAnd rear almost an alien head\nWide waving o'er the plain,\nLet still unspoil'd by foreign earth\nAnd concious of its Nobler birth\nThe untainted trunk remain.\n\nWhere mutual interest binds the band,\nWhere due subjection, mild command,\nEndure perpetual ease,\nShall jarring tumults madly rave\nAnd hostile banners proudly wave\nO'er once united seas?\n\nNo; midst the blase of wrath divine\nHeavens loveliest attribute shall shine\nAnd mercy guild the ray:\nShall still avert impending fate,\nAnd concord its best aerea date,\nFrom this auspicious day.\nRUSTICUS.\n\nTrue Born Englishman.\n\nTHE true born Englishman generous and wise,\nHate Chains but do not Government despise;\nRights of the Crown, tribute and taxes, they\nWhen lawfully exacted, freely pay,\nForce, they abhor, and wrong they scorn to bear,\nMore guided by their Judgedment then their fear;\nJustice with them is never held severe.\nHere power by tyranny was never got,\nLaws perhaps may ensnare them; force cannot;\nRash Councils with them have no effect;\nThe surest way to reign is to protect.\nT—ts are least safe in their unbounded will,\nJoined with the wicked power of doing ill;\nForsaken most when they're most absolute;\nLaws guard the man, and only bind the brute,\nTo force that guard, and with the worst to join,\nCan never be a prudent C—s design,\nWhat C—f would chuse to be a Cataline?\nBreak his own Laws, stake an unquestioned throne,\nConspire with vestals to usurp his own?\nTis rather some base favourite's vile pretence,\nTo Tyrannize, at a wrong'd C—s expence,\nLet favourite's rise beneath a tyrants lust,\nWhile the oppress'd people, crawl and lick the dust;\nThe mighty genius of Englishmen disdains,\nAmbitious slavery, or golden chains,\nEnglishmen to servil yoke did never bow,\nWhat conquer'rs ne'er presumed, who dares do now.\nBRITISH OAK.\n\n**NOTICE.**\n\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar opposite Mr Guthries formerly Mr. Thomas Smiths, Europe Shop, is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at the rate of one Rupee eight Ans per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee ten Ans. retail, Course piece Goods, Cossimbaazar Bandanas, raw Silks &. All Gentlemen favouring Mr. Harvey with their, Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfaction.\n\n**To the PUBLIC.**\n\nA YOUNG Man regularly bred to business in one of the first trading Houses in Europe, wou'd wish to be employed. He has Conducted and kept the Books of said House for some Years. He wou'd willingly engage by the Month or Year.\nOr if any Gentlemen who keeps Books wou'd wish to have them Open'd in the Italian form they will be attended at certain Hours, a line directed to A. B. at the Printing Office will be answered.\n\n**ALL PERSONS.**\n\nWHO have any legal claims or Demands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew Hiernle deceased formerly interims Chief of the Danish settlement, at Fredericnagore in Bengal. and his surviving Widow, are hereby requested to send in their respective claims and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. J. Borgen Judge of the inferior Court of Judicature at Tranquabar, and Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Mr. Andrew Hiernle deceased, on or before the Expiration of a Year and a Day from this Date the 19th August 1780.\n\n**ALL PERSONS.**\n\nWHO have any legal claims or demands on the Estate of the late Mr Francis Palmer who died at Bussorah the 13 of June last on his way to Europe, are desired to send in their respective demands, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their respective debts on or before the first Day of January next to Mr. George Gardner Executor of the Estate of the said Mr Francis Palmer, deceased\n\n**To be Sold.**\n\nA commodious fourteen Oar'd Budgerow in good condition, and well found with large sleeping and dining Apartments, the Budgerow may be view'd at Chaund paul Gaut, and the Price known by applying at the Printing-Office.\n\n**ALL PERSONS.**\n\nHAVING Demands upon the Estate of the late Mr. William Chalmers, are directed to send in their claims on or before the 1st. of January 1781 to Mr. Henry Scott, Administrator to the Estate.\nCalcutta 8th. November 80.\n\n**Mr. ANDREWS.**\n\nPROPRIETOR, of the Library, Begs leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the settlement that any of them that becomes subscribers after the date of this Advertisement will be requested to advance one Gold Mohur, and if they do not chuse to continue subscribers for the space of Four months their money shall be returned after deducting what is due to the Library from the time they became subscribers, He is obliged to take this method on Account of many losses he has sustained by Gentlemen going away, and in the hurry of their Affairs not recollecting, their being subscribers to the Library, or having any Books belonging thereto.\nCalcutta the 7th October, 80\n\n**WANTED.**\n\nA White Smith, and a Copper Smith each, must be a perfect Master of his Business. Inquire at the printing Office.\n\n**NOTICE.**\n\nIS hereby given that on Saturday the 30th of December next, the following articles will be sold by Public Auction on account of the Dutch East India Company.\nAt COSSIMBUZAR.\nA House situated in the city of Moorshedabad Distinguished by the name of Careemabaad formerly the Residence of the Company's Mint Masters,\nAt CHINSURA,\nA Pilot sloop named Bengaly on such conditions as will be mentioned at the sales.\nChiusura the 8 Nov'r. 1780.\n\n**To be LETT.**\n\nTHAT large and commodious Garden-House, at present occupied by John Bontow Esq; and situated near the John Baazar, on a pleasant spot of Ground. For particulars please to enquire of Mr. Edward Tiretta.\n\n**Mr. CLASSE.**\n\nBEGS leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the settlement, that He is returned to Calcutta, and continues his business as usual at his House in the Radda-Baazar.\nN. B. Ladies and Gentlemen by directing a line to Him will be waited on at their Houses.\n\n**To be SOLD.**\n\nBY Private contract, A handsome Crane Necked Phaeton with a top, enquire at the Printing-Office.\n\n**At Mr. Duncan's Ware House in the China Baazar will be sold by Private Contract.**\n\nA Quantity of Dacca Goods fit for the Europe Market, also Course and fine Long Cloth, and Chintz Just Imported from the Coast of Choromandel, China Lustring of all Colours and also China and Country sugar-candy 1st, and 2d. sort, also silver Plate, Gold and silver Lace, Coarse and fine Hats, Gold Headed Canes, Diamonds and ruby Rings, feather Hats, very elegant, and a great Variety of other Articles both Europe and Country, to tedious to mention.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. HICKY, First: and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-12-02", "date": "1780-12-02", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-12-02/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17StJO5KttWAOXXyE2OD48niUCl8T6PMG/view", "text": "H I C K Y' S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday November 25th to Saturday December, 2d. 1780. No. [XLV]\n\nCHRISTMAS RACES.\nINTELLIGENCE EXTRAORDINARY.\nFROM THE Jockey club.\n\nTHE following Horses of the first Blood have been enter'd to run for the Liberty prize. Mr. H--y's well known Horse Old England got by Magna Charta, against Mr. R---s agent got by Dustore, and Mr. milk-white Steed Neck or nothing, got nought, against Mr. M----s Black Sign Painter, got by Candle Snuffer famous Irish Mare.\n\nOdds are very much against Mr. both his horses being extreamely ed and restive, are expected to run Course. Tho' he is a very Bold But some knowing Ones are of that Salt Agent will founder, being avin'd, and that Sign painter will ced from his not being in wind and shy. Mr. H--s's Old Stallion Tra- has been lately so severely sweated, s not likely to run again. He is er a skillfull Farrier.\n\nlate race for the Calcutta Commission are sorry to inform the Public famous Horse TAXATION, got by t, was beat hollow by that well aunch Hunter private Property, got y.\n\nTaxation threw his Rider, and Neck. This accident happen'd on being spurr'd to hard.\nSigned by Order.\nRowel Teckle'em\nClerk of the Course.\n\nTavern,\nMonday 27th Nov 1780.\n\ncall a knave or Ass\ns own conscience Hold the Glass.\nHICKY,\nS I R,\n\nD the curiosity the other Day to the S---e C--t of J---e and seated myself on one of the Benches to be most agreably entertained.--- C----t and C---l were with mony and Salams Seated.--- a learned Gentleman of the Gown n.---\" When this matter was d before your L----s. A second moved to Quash an Indictment. complained that his Adversary had a Judgment.----The next informed ----t that his client (who was a as Stripp'd of her possessions. An o- d leave to acquaint his L---p that been saddled with costs---at last up r Xs. and told the C----t his client had been Hung up a whole Term by a writ of Error.\n\nC--r L---e speaking of a certain Ranny complained that Rajah Ram Waggy after foreclearing her, had privately entered her premises, but by the assistance of the said Coun. L--e she had both E----d and D----d him in T----l.\n\nThe S------f then rose, and informed the C--t that by Virtue of their Writt of Habeus corpus to him directed, he had possession of the Body of Susan Woodcock Spinster, and requested it might be duly E--d by one of the Clerks in C----t, On which a very Handsome Young Man in a Black Gown in Bands, levell'd an Oblique smile which nearly overset the Gravety of the venerable B----h.\n\nI could wait no longer so retired to Nicholl's Tavern to a Fowl, and Oysters, resolved to apply myself to you Mr. Printer to interpose with the Gentlemen of the Toga (who call themselves professed speakers that they would leave off such un-naturatl expressions.----they surely ought to let their Clients have a little decent, and proper English for their Money. What Man that has a value for a good name would like to have it said in a public C--t, that Mr. such a one was Stripp'd, Saddled, Hung up. &c.\nI am\nMr. Printer\nYour most Obed.\nCranny Row,\nMonday, B. W.\n\nThis address Sir,\nIf You deem it worthy a place in your useful Gazette, it is at your service for insertion.\nI am Sir Your sincere\nWell-wisher,\n\nS I R,\nIT is with real pleasure, that some of your Readers and well wishers, observe the genuine Spirit of Liberty that breathes in your late Publications. As the Original Publisher of a News-paper in INDIA, you have as undoubted a right, to the sole Property of Printing it, as if established by Charter, or letters patent from the Company, and we trust you will act up to those independent principles you have adopted.\n\nThe Illiberal encroachment lately made upon your property must sensibly affect every good and disinterested mind, especially when we consider by what undue influence it has been brought about. Persevere then Sir, in pleading the Cause of suffering merit. boldly arraign those assassins, who under the mask of friendship point the secret Dagger, hold up to the light the deeds of darkness, and put your enemies in mind of those inward Monitors, which they seem to have lulled asleep. In acting this you play the part of a worthy Freeman of the Printers company, and a good citizen of the greatest metropolis in the World.\nANTI MONITOR.\n\nBy Letters from Madras.\nWHILE the Fleet under Sir E---- H---- has remained in a total State of inactivity on the Coast, ever since the capture of Pondecherry. The British Flag has suffered the most mortifying, and wanton insults from the French in India, and the merchants very serious Injury---- What has an English A------l to do at a Lascivious Durbar in a time of War: and when his Country and its Dominions, are threatened with Ruin. The Capture of the Bombay Merchant, Virtue, and of other Trading Vessels. The loss of one of our Indiamen.----The detention of the Cartel ship (a most insolent breach of good faith and Honour) to this hour UNNOTICED, and unretaliated. The open assistance given by the French to Hyder (who have been for some time past pouring in Troops, Engineers, and Artillery, on that Coast) are shamefull Reflexion's on the N--v--y, sent for the Company's service, and protection, and paid by them, at a most enormous Expence----For what?\n\nThe Imprisonment and degrading cruel Insults, inflicted on that truly, worthy, and amiable Clergyman Mr. YEATES, while at the MAURITIAS, passes unheeded, with numerous other Instances sufficient to rouse the Indignation of all Men who have a Sense of duty, or Regard for the Honour of the English Name.\n\nWhile swarm's of French Cooks, French Doctors, Dancing Masters, Priests, Fidlers, Tooth Drawers, Frizeurs, and Toad Eaters, are suffered to Infest Calcutta, and to act as SPIES. And while many of our weeping Country men are Languishing in the Dungeons at Mauritias.----Frenchmen here, are actually appointed Justices of the peace.-- Witness Mons. Bretell, and Chambon, while D'Estang admitted on his parole D'Honeure is now in arms against us, and cutting english Throats in the West Indies.\n\nAt this serious and solemn Juncture the C---l of Bengal regardless of their own dignity, are directing their Ire, and waging War to Ruin a poor unfortunate Printer and his Family,----but secure in Honesty and with the Law in his favour, He smiles at their little Malice.\n\nIt is currently reported in the last account from the Coast that Sir H----r M----o a certain General had shot himself, how true this may, be we cannot assert, but the Laurels he reap'd at Buxar are withered.----More Europeans have been ignominiously Sacrificed in the late ill concerted and disgraceful Campaigns on the Coast than were lost by Lord, Clive, and the Gen'ls Laurence, and Coote, in the whole conquest of India, and the whole of the last War.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-12-02/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17StJO5KttWAOXXyE2OD48niUCl8T6PMG/view", "text": "CALCUTTA.\nPROMOTIONS.\nTHE Governor General and Council have thought proper to make the following Promotions from Assistants to full Surgeons take place, by their general Orders issued October the 30th 1780. viz.\nMr. Wm. Inglis,\nMr. Cha. Allen,\nMr. Tho. Phillips,\nMr. James Robertson,\nMr. Kennett Markison,\nMr. John Cheere,\nMr. Walter Godie,\nMr. Cha. English,\nMr. James Bailie,\nMr. Tho, Fullerton Gardner,\n\nOn sunday night last the Godowns of—Petre esq; was broke open and Robb'd of Goods to a considderable amount, with which the thieves got clear off.\n\nTuesday last about twelve o'Clock, Sir Elijah Impey, and his Lady embarked on board their Budgerow which lay at Raja Hugarree mauls Gaut, on an excursion to the Cities of Cossimbaazar and Muxadabad.\n\nFrom the known VALOUR and great MARTIAL ABILITIES of Colonel—who Commands the detatchment under marching Orders for the Coast, we may shortly expect to see HYDER in Chains, a Companion to the Lyon in the G-----s Compound at Buckingham House. N. B. The Cage is preparing.\n\nWe have the pleasure to inform the Public that the report which was spread thro' Calcutta for several days relative to Hyder Ally's having destroy'd every one by the sword at Arcott, is entirely without foundation, that on the contrary, the Garrison having capitulated, he very generously, sent an escort with the English Troops to conduct them safe until they came within a few miles of Madras.—How noble and General like was this act.\n\nAnd what is more remarkable they say, he never stopp'd their letters at the post Office, but supply'd them with Harcarers from his own Camp. How much we wrong the Insidels of those remote and savage Nations, when we suppose them capable of acting a more base part than we do ourselves.\n\nAn account of Passengers going to Europe in the following ships Viz.\nTRUE BRITON.\nMAJOR Osborn, Mr. Marriet, Mr. Browne, Major Morrisen, Mr. Bristow, Doctor Knight, Mrs. Walter.\nFox.] Mr. Francis, Mr. Harwood, Mr. Tilman, Mr. Lackam, Mrs. Lackam, Mrs. Evins.\nWALPOLE. Mr. Martin, Mr. Cunningham, Col. Upton, Capt. Bowles, Shakespere Esq; Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Ireland.\nGRAFTON. Mr. Page.\n\nIt is reported that General Munro has shot himself, in his red Ribband and Military accoutriments, as an atonement He owed the English Name, and NATION.\n\nANECDOTES.\nA whimsical Anecdote relating to the Original MACHEATH.\nTOM WALKER, the original and jovial Mackheath, once gave out a play, in which he exhibited his happy talent for blundering. It was upon a Saturday night, the play Henry the Eight, for the benefit of Mrs. Bicknell. After having made his bow, he began, \"Ladies and gentlemen. To morrow', Here a Gentleman from the pit interupted him saying, \"To-morrow is Sunday, Sir,\" This address threw poor Walker into confusion: however recalling, as well as he could, his scattered spirits, and making a second bow, he very sententiously delivered himself in the following manner: On Monday night next will be performd the historical play of King Henry the Eight, containing the divorce of Anna Bullen the marriage of Queen Catherine, and the death of Cardinal Wolsey, for the benefit of Mrs. Bicknell.\n\nAuthentick Anecdote of the late Sir WALTER BLACKETT.\nTHE unbounded generosity of this worthy man was remarkable on all occasions; of which, the following is but a slight instance:—He was remarkably fond of shooting; and, in an excursion of this kind, being alone, on a moor adjoining to Weardale, he happened to arrive at the cottage of a poor shephard; who (though unknown to him) was his tenant. To a visitor of his apperance, the poor cottager brought out the best his frugal Board afforded; during his stay, Sir Walter took occasion to enquire to whom his house belonged? \"To one of the best men in the world, replies the man, to Sir Walter Blackett, sir;—no doubt you have heard of him; but these knavish stewards for three years past have advanced my rent to almost double the value of the little tenament I occupy;—I wish I could have the honour to see my worthy Landlord, for I am told any person may speak to him; I would acquaint him of my ill usage.\" Sir Walter smiled, but did not discover himself: On departing he presented the cottager's wife with a sum of Money; and, soon after ordered his house to be rebuilt; and a considerable abatement in his rent.\n\nA LITERARY ANECDOTE.\nTHE Celebrated ELIZA, often mentioned in the works of Sterne, was the beautiful Mrs. Draper of Bombay Wife to Daniel Draper esq; of the late Council, and a Native of St. Helena.\nThe extraordinary manner of Mr. Sterne's first becoming acquainted with that Lady is thus related by Himself.\n\"I happened to be very ill at the time \"and sitting by the Fire side, one morning \"in my Lodgings when I received a very \"polite card, in a Female hand unknown, \"acquainting me that having been struck \"with that rich vein of Philanthropy, she \"was pleased to say, which flow'd like \"Milk and Honey through all my writings, \"Mrs. Draper would be much obliged and \"flattered if I would afford Her an Opportunity \"of a personal acquaintance with \"the Author, by doing her the favour of \"drinking Tea with Her that evening.\"\nI was too weak to venture abroad I wrote Her word so—assured Her that I longed equally for the pleasure of an Acquaintance with any person whose heart and mind seemed to sympathize with those affections, she was so kind to compliment me upon, and that I intreated the honour of a Sans ceremonie, visit from her, upon this occasion, that very evening.\nShe condescended to accept my invitation and came accordingly.—She visited me every Day while I continued confined;—which kindness I return'd most punctually, as soon as I was able to go abroad.\nShe was a Woman of sense, and Virtue, not lively but possessed of that charming sort of even chearfulness from goodness.—Mens conscia Recti. She was reserved, and, wou'd rarely speak 'till spoken to. She had like a Lute, all the passive powers of Music in her, but wanted the Master's hand to bring them forth.\nShe had quitted England very young, before her tender affections had been rendered callous by the collisions of the World. she had been carried into India where She continued till those sentiments had been ripened into Principle, and were inspired with all the sublime enthusiasm of Eastern Morality.\nShe seemed to be unhappy. This added a tenderness to my esteem for her. I guessed but enquired not Her private History, and she communicated nothing. She would repine, but not resent.\nFrom that time we held on a constant and refined intercourse, while she remained in the Kingdom, and a friendly correspondence succeded our parting to meet alas! no more, in this World. She happened to be another Mans Wife.\nBut the charity that had attracted, with the Virtue that had united us, were not able to screen us from the censure of base Minds. Neither her own fair character, nor the memento of my Ghostly appearance were sufficient bars to slander.\nThe improbability of a Malicious story serves but to help forward the currency of it, because it increases the Scandal. So that, in such instances, the World, like the Romish Priests, are industrious to propagate a belief in things they have not the least faith themselves; or, like the pious St. Austin who said He believed some things because they were absurd and impossible.\nL. S.\nSterne is also supposed to have had some remote allusion to Mrs. Draper in his character and Description of MARIA in His sentimental Journey.\n\nAn Original Epistle written by S— T—f—y esq ATTORNEY at LAW to a young Lady lately married who rejected his suit.\nOH Listen my Fair to your poor distressed CLIENT,\nYour ORATOR humble and daily SUPPLIANT\nLet me gain but THIS SUIT, or it will be my last,\nFor I am the PLAINTIFF, and you the DEFENDANT,\nAnd on my success all my bliss is Dependant,\nI Ne'er shall survive it if I should be CAST:\nYour REPLIES and CROSS ANSWERS my PLEAS have confuted,\nI tremble for fear, least I should be NONSUITED,\nSince Reason, in LAW and LOVES COURT should prevail,\nOh Grant me my fair One the Fruits of my labour,\nLook kindly, and pass a decree, in my favour\nAnd make me FOR EVER your TENANT IN T—L. S. T.\nAttorney at Law,\n\nTo the PUBLIC.\nINTO whatever part of the town I go, I hear accounts of that general disorder, which is now so extremely prevalent, namely, a most excruciating pain in the region of the stomach, attended with severe griping; and as I have been frequently applied to on this occasion, and have had repeated oppurtunities of administering a medicine which has hitherto been attended with success, I therefore esteem it a duty incumbent upon me to communicate the same in a public manner.\nRECIPE.\nGinger grated fine, six grains.\nThe best Turkey rhubarb, in fine powder, 12 grains.\nMagnesia Alba, two scruples.\nTo be mixed together in a large tea-cupful of simple peppermint water, and taken at night going to bed. This remedy must be occasionally repeated at proper intervals.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-12-02/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17StJO5KttWAOXXyE2OD48niUCl8T6PMG/view", "text": "cording to the urgency of the complaint, till the disorder is entirely removed.\n\nComparison between the English constitution and a Bowl of PUNCH.\nTHE English Constitution of State, is Composed out of all the Antient Po-Monarchy. Aristocracy. Demo- and Pligarthy. In the King's No-Commons, and Privy Council. These Bodies temper and correct each other, like the four Ingredients in Punch where according to the Old Catch.\n\"The sharp melts the sweet,\n\"And the mild sooths the strong,\nfirst is the Sugar. The second the Water, the third the spirit and the fourth the [ILL]\nJOHN BULL.\n\nMr HICKY,\nYOU have collected in your last, all the Artillery of Burk, Shelburn, and [ILL]monds; eloquence, fire, and intelligence. If you continue firm in your honest independance, your Futtygur Correspondent, who, by the way, seems to cut with edges will have foretold justly that your [ILL] will be more in demand than ever,— [ILL] could be more reasonable, or better [ILL] than your Bombay News? it gives a breath to this Gasping Empire, and the language in which it was expressed picturesque of the Halter that the de-linquents are under infinite obligation to you for filling their mind with agreeable [ILL] It is happy for this community that [ILL] are such instruments of Exaltation,— [ILL] are more precious when properly be-stowed, than the Ribbous of St. James's or the stellites of Mahomed Alley, and with-out the halter what would be dismission? [ILL] cruely an order for rich V——ny to go home with their plunder, that others of capacious consciences might succeed, nothing but your humble servant can cure the Merchants from the audacious pract-ice of embroiling great Nations in War.\nHEMP.\n\nA D D R E S S.\nMR. HICKY, begs leave to inform his Friends and the Public in Gen'l that he will speedily (at the solicitation of several La-dies and Gentlemen of Distinction) open a Subscription for erecting a NEW THEATRE in Calcutta, and as he is well versed in the Sock and Buskin, having practiced when at School, and tho' many years has elaps'd since that time, yet he hopes by their friendly assistance, he will soon be able to render them entertainment.\nHe is now writing out a Comic, Tragic Farce call'd the Medly of Mortals, wherein within the space of two Acts Tyrranny, Triumphs over Virtue. At Length the plot is discovered and Virtue Triumph's, and the guilty Mortals are brought to Public view loaded with chains, and disgrace.\nMr HICKY has the happiness to ac-quaint them that he has experienced the greatest support, from the Gentlemen of the Settlement, ever since the admission of his Gazette was suppressed by the c——l of the Post Office.\nMr HICKY has also the pleasure to in-form them that his Friends has persuaded him to open a subscription, for sending his News-papers Annually to England, and that he has now got several subscribers. As the Original Bengal Gazette, will in fu-ture abound with lively and enteresting subjects and that the most secret, and clandestine transactions if properly authentica-ted and supported shall be inserted without any regard being paid to the oppressors, or the shape it may bear.\n\nAny Gentleman or Lady going home (that has not already subscribed) and are will-ing to become subscribers, are requested to send their address in writing to Mr. Hicky, at the printnig Office and he will send instruc-tions to his Attorney in London to have them delivered carefully.\nN B: The Papers will be sent home an-nually by the Europe ships.\n\nS I R,\nTHE Opposition of the new Gazette to your very excellent paper will like a Collision of Flint and Steel only serve to strike out the Latent Sparks of wit and gen-ius, which your friends are all convinced, nothing but your modesty hath hitherto conceal'd, go on Sir as you have began, and your paper will rise superiour to all attempts to oppose it, however shou'd your enemies so far prevail, as to reduce you to the situation you so feelingly and at the same time so humoursly describe of composing and singing your Ballads thro' the Streets of Calcutta, as your old Friend Homer did, you can never want subjects to exercise your ta-lents upon, while knaves and fools are to be found. Satire my dear Sir, is the seasoning that gives the relish to wit it suits every pa-late and is adapted to every taste. Your Performances will be eagerly sought after, and I have no doubt but like anteus you will rise stronger from your fall. All exertions of public spirit are so discouraged in those de-generate times that I am not at all surprised at the endeavours of the malicious to keep your merit down but,\nJustum, & tenacem propositi virum\nNon civium ardor prava jubentium,\nNon vultus instantis tyranni\nMente quatit solida; &c. &c.\nBut let them not boast of their victory so soon, Remember who are your Opponents & the motives of their opposition: reflect that it is folly that trembles at the uplifted lash that it is the feeble attempts of conscious vice to divert the impending storm, recollect Sir that it is the common cause of virtue and injur'd merit that you have to defend, and let not the generous glow of indignity be sup-press'd remember that your friend Horace says —— Paulum sepulta distat iner tid Celata Virtus.\nBe yourself, Stand upon your own ground an conceal not the talents with which you are so capitally blest.\nA. B.\n\nTo the PUBLIC.\nIMPROVEMENTS.\nA Gentleman has by a Chimical re-search discovered a certain method of render-ing Train Oil and other vitious Oils as pure and free from smell as the finest sallad Oil. Persons cencerned in the Oil trade or others may derive very great advantages by means of this Discovry, and make a sure Fortune in a short time.\nThe Author will communicate the secret for a Pecuniary Consideration; or will enter into Partnership with any Person inclined to employ a sum of Money in this Lucrative Line which is totally free of risk and the re-turn speedy. Direct to A. B. C. to the care of Mr. HICKY, the Printer.\n\nTo be sold, by Private contract.\nBY Mr. J. Andrews at the Library, a small Quantity of Company's old Ma-deira at 16 R's per Dozen, Cyder and Por-ter, at 12 R's per Dozen.\n\nTo be Sold, by Mr. Donald.\nAT Public Outcry on Saturday the 9th. December, the ship Bazile as from sea, Burthen between 700 and 800 tons. A List of her stores to be seen at Mr. Don-ald's, or with Capt. Bracy.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nBY private contract, a Large Lower-Room'd House situated at a place call-ed Sultan Gunge near the Road side, consi-sting of one Hall, three Rooms, and a Ve-rando, with a Number of sheds, or out Houses calculated for carpenters to work in covered with tiles.\nN. B. For particulars please to enquire of Mr. John Clece at Patna.\n\nHOUSE BROKE.\nON the Night between Wednesday, and Thursday the 30th. November, a House was broke in Calcutta, and the following Articles taken from thence. Two pair of Knee Buckles, one Stock Buc-kle, two candle shades, and one plain Gold Watch, makers Name Jackson London No. 1525 with a cornelian seal set in Gold, a cypher and crest, the motto.\n\" I'll make sure.\"\nWhoever can discover the perpitrators of the theft shall on applying to any of the Eu-rope shops in Town, or the publisher of this Paper, receive three Gold Mohurs as a Reward.\n\nBOARD & LODGING.\nA Single Gentleman would be glad to Board and Lodge in a decent Family. Any person that this may suit, by directing a Line to the Printer of this Gazette, will be treated with.\n\nBy Letters from Madras.\nWE are informed that there has been a very severe Gale of Wind there which has done considerable damage among the small Craft. And that on the 10th of last Month, a large three masted Vessel was seen in the offing which stood in for Madras Road, she was supposed to be a ship of Force but did not shew any Colours, she Tack'd and stood out to sea again, it is conjectured that she was sent as a ship of observation, and belongs to a fleet.\n\nMr. O L D H A M.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies, and Gentlemen of the settlement. that He continues as usual to bake Bread and all sorts of Sweet cakes for breakfast, Also the best sort of Biscuit, fit for the use of Ladies, and Gentlemen who travel, by Land, or Sea. And sells Butter after the manner Mr. Le Gallais did, who shortly intends to quit business.\nHe hopes they will favour him with their commands, which will be thankfully rec'd.\n\nN O T I C E.\nIS hereby given that on Saturday the 30th of December next, the fol-lowing articles will be sold by Public Auction on account of the Dutch East India Company.\nAt COSSIMBUZAR.\nA House situated in the city of Moorshedabad Distinguished by the name of Careemabaad formerly the Residence of the Company's Mint Masters,\nAt CHINSURA,\nA Pilot sloop named Bengaly on such conditions as will be mentioned at the sales.\nChiusura the 8 Nov'r. 17780.\n\nFOR PRIVATE SALE\nA Sixteen Oar'd Pinnace with Masts Yards. Sails. and Rigging compleat, in good Repair. and fit for immediate service. Enquire at the Printing-Office or of Mr. J. Prescott.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-12-02/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17StJO5KttWAOXXyE2OD48niUCl8T6PMG/view", "text": "POET'S CORNER.\nMr. HICKY,\nS I R,\nIf you think the accompaning lines worthy your Gazette, by inserting them in your next, you will greatly Oblige your constant Reader. O. X.\n\nAn Ode wrote under the statue of Cupid in Hugley Gardens.\n\nTO him whose genial wings outspread\nO'er chaos wild abyss.\nFrom blind confusions order bred\nAnd bid the hubbub cease.\n\nTo him who from the Eternal spring,\nCoeval with his Sire.\nTo him on whose harmonious Tongue,\nDwells more than human fire.\n\nTo him whose mild whose puissant sway,\nThe varied world obeys.\nTo love I raise the votive lays,\nTo love I give the Bays.\n\n*********************************\nTO M A R I A.\n\nNEVER shall thy lovely Picture,\nBe effaced from my wounded Heart,\nNor e'er shall thy stately Figure,\nFrom my constant Memory depart.\n\nNot the most dreadful tempest's rage,\nNot the loud crush of Heavens orbs,\nCould e'er my ardent Love assuage,\nWhich ev'ry other care absorbs.\n\nNeither shall Fortunes utmost hate,\nOr the best Gifts she can impart,\nHave power to obliterate\nThy strong impression from my Heart.\n\nMy Thoughts are so deep entangled\nWith thy locks, moles, and all thy charms\nThey will not be unravelled\nEven then, when stern death alarms.\n\nFor thy Impression is so found,\nAnd deeply graven on my mind,\nThat when I die, 'twill there be found,\nThen you'll Alas! too late be kind.\n\nShould'st thou load me with thy extreame\nDispleasure, yet shall thy Image\nAnd thy Beauty, still be my Theme,\nEven unto my latest Age.\n\nTho' my Heart still strays after thee\nO then most cruel Fair! yet say\nShall I not seek the Remedy,\nThe sharp pain of Love to allay.\n\nAlas! should my Friends seek to shun,\nDistraction bitter, such as mine,\nAfter the Fair they must not run,\nNor ever view such charms as thine.\nA.\n\nCALCUTTA PRICE CURRENT,\nthe Month of December 1780.\n\nTUTENAGUE thin, 15 R per Md.\nThick, do, 14 per do.\nAllum. 5 per do.\nCamphire, 51 per do.\nDammer China, 3 per do.\nDo. Country, 2 12 ans. per do.\nBrimstone, 7 4 per do.\nCopper in plates, 44 per do.\nDo. in sheets, 50 per do.\nDo. in sticks english, 50 per do.\nDo. Japan, 54 per do.\nIron bars flat and round, 11 per do.\nSteel, 10 per do.\nLead in Pigs, 12 12 per do.\nDo. in Sheets, 13 per do.\nRed Lead, 8 per do.\nWhite Do. 18 per do.\nTin in Caps, 27 per do.\nDo. in Slabs, 25 per do.\nCotton new and good amea, 18 per do.\nDo. last Years 16 per do.\nPepper Malabar Coast, 23 4 per do.\nDo. Mallay and Java, 22 per do.\nRed Wood, 3 8 per do.\nSapan Wood, 7 per do.\nHartal Lucknow, 25 per do.\nDo. ——— Gulph, 15 per do.\nBenjamin 1st. sort, 30 per do.\n2d sort, 15 per do.\nSandall Wood, 1st. sort, 28 per do.\nDo. ——— 2d. 24 per do.\nDo. ——— 3d. sort, 2 per do.\nWax Pegu, 43 per do.\nDo. ——— Mallay, 36 per do.\nQuick Silver, 2 12 per Seer,\nCochenal, 22 per do.\nSaffron, 10 per do.\nVermillion Europe 3 per do.\nDo. Country, 3 8 per do.\nCloves, 6 12 per do.\nMace, 15 per do.\nNutmegs, 14 4 per do.\nCinnamon, 14 per do.\nCardemons, Guzzerat 1st. sort, 150 per Md\nDo. 2d sort, 100 per do.\nGold Thread, 19 per Bobbin,\nCoral Sour, 2 3 per Sacca Wht.\nDo. Mungo. 1 3 per do.\nDo. Nimdo. 8 per do.\nCanvas English, 35 per Boli,\nBroad Cloth Aurora, 100 per Piece,\nDo. Lightgram,\nDo dark do. 85 per do.\nDo. Yellow,\nChank he, 41 per 100,\nDo. ——— She, 26 per do.\nCoast Salt with Reswunnah 70 per Md.\n2d. sort, 60 per do.\nArrack, 8 100 per Leagre\nMadeira, 300 to 400 per pipe,\nRum, per Gallon,\nBrandy, 2 8 per do.\nPorter 100 per Cask,\nDo. per Dozen,\nClarett English 60 per do.\nDo. Danish, 25 per do\nRice Patchery of Patna, 1 14 per M\nDo. ——— Fine, 37 seer per Rupee\nDo. Midling or good Cargoe, 40 s. per do.\nDo. Common Cargoe sort, 41 per do.\nPease, 15 ans. per Md.\nWheat, 1 2 per do.\nSugar Bandell, 7 4 per do.\nDo. Banarass, 7 8 per. do.\nJagry, 2 8 per do.\nLong Pepper, 6 8 per do.\nCummin seed White, 7 8 per do.\nDo. ——— Black, 2 8 per do.\nDry Ginger, 3 12 per do.\nTurmerick Patna, 2 12 per do.\nGhee 1st. sort, 14 per do.\n2d. sort, 12 per do\n3d. do. 10 per do.\nCutch, 1st. sort, 8 per do.\n2d. sort, 6 per do.\n3d. sort, 4 per do.\nTwine Europe, 65 per do.\nDo. Country, 12 per do.\nSalt-Petre 1st. sort, 6 per do.\n2d. sort, 5 per do.\nCanvas Country, 10 per Boli\nOpium Patna, Sac 480 per Chest\nDo. ——— Rungpore, Arc. 350 per do.\nRaw Silk Cossimbuzar, 7 per seer,\nDo. ——— Radnagore. 8 12 per do.\nGunny Bags, 12 per 100.\nMunga Dooties Sallet, 29 per Corge,\nTafaties 5 colours, 10 per Piece,\nCustomnees Sydabad 10 cds. 50 per Corge,\nMussaroo Malda, 150 per do.\n\nTo be Sold.\nA commodious fourteen Oar'd Budgerow in good condition, and well fond with large sleeping and dining Apartments the Budgerow may be view'd at Champaul Gaut, and the Price known by applying at the Printing-Office.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any legal claims or demands on the Estate of the late Mr Francis Palmer who died at Bussorah the 13 of June last on his way to Europe, are desired to send in their respective demands, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their respective debts on or before the first Day of January next to Mr. George Gardner Executor of the Estate of the said Mr Francis Palmer, deceased.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any legal claims or demands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew Hiernv'e deceased formerly intearims Chief of the Danish settlement, at Fredericksnagore in Bengal. and his surviving Widow are hereby requested to send in their Respective claims and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. J. Borgen Judge of the inferior Court of Judicature at Tranquebar, and Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Mr. Andrew Hiernv'e deceased, on or before the Expiration of a Year and a Day from this Date the 14th August 1780.\n\nN O T I C E.\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godowns near the Radda baazar opposite Mr Gutheries formerly Mr. Thomas Smiths, Europe Shop, is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes and Hogsheads, at the rate of one Rupee eight Ans per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee ten Ans. retail, Course Piece Goods, Cossimbaazar Bandanas, Raw Silks &c. All Gentlemen favouring Mr. Harvey with their Commands may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfaction.\n\nMr. ANDREW\nPROPRIETOR, of the Library, begs leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the settlement that any of them that become subscribers after the date of this Advertisement will be requested to advance one Gold Mohur, and if they do not chuse to continue subscribers for the space of four months their money shall be returned them deducting what is due to the Library from the time they became subscribers, He is obliged to take this method on Account of the losses he has sustained by Gentlemen going away, and in the hurry of their Affairs not recollecting, their being subscribers to the Library, or having any Books belonging thereto.\nCalcutta the 7th October.\n\nTo be LETT.\nTHAT large and commodious Garden House, at present occupied by John Bristow Esq; and situated near the Boit Baazar, on a pleasant spot of Ground. For particulars please to enquire of Mr. Edward Tiretta.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER, to the Hon. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-12-09", "date": "1780-12-09", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-12-09/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17R-DvOr8cg6AY-P6oKOU76jJzgk0v2Ya/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday December 2d. to Saturday December, 9th 1780. No. [XLVI]\n\nSHIP NEWS.\nEXTRAORDINARY.\nIN a hard Gale of Wind, run into Port the Crab Monitor Captain R——d, in a very shattered condition, Her Hull rotten, Bowsprit entirely carried away. Head much damaged, and many holes betwixt wind and water; Also the Ketch India Gazette, Capt. M——k, a square well timbered Vessel of Irish Oak, has suffered much in her Rigging,— She stands in need of better upper works, as also a new Deck, and Rudder.\nThe defiance Commodore H——Y (lately converted by Government into a Fire-Ship) rode out the storm contrary to the opinion of most of the crew. She is a stout Vessel British built of heart of Oak. Her sides and upper works, prooff against a superior Weight of Metal, and the Commodore a brave experienced Seaman. During the Gale, the Grab Monitor and the India Gazette Ketch ran foul of Commodore H——Y in the Bay, and received so much damage from the Lyon Head of the Defiance, that they could scarcely keep above water the G——r of Barrabulla, ordered the Master-Attendant Edward Straw Esq; to take the Captains R——d and M——k into Tow, and at the same time orders were issued at the Public Offices for suspending Commodore H——Y without the benefit of a Court-martial, for running on board and damaging the said Vessels, which were freighted by the B——d of T——e and had Company's Goods on Board.\nCaptain Gull'em the superior Cargo of the Ketch, was obliged to swim ashore in a Cork-Jackett, the Tragedy King who was a passenger on board, was so terrified during the Gale that his B——s were not in a condition to be returned to the wardrobe.\n\nADVERTISEMENT.\nEPIGRAMS.—Anagrams.—Paragrams. Chronograms.—Monograms.—Epitaphs.—Epithalaums.—Prologues, and Epilogues for the Calcutta Theatre.—Madrigals for the Harmonic—Interludes—Advertisements.—Letters Petitions—Memorials—Essays on all Subjects.—Pamphlets for or against G——t—Occasional Minutes, Sermons for Lazy D——s on any Text—Briefs—Demurrers.—Fishing Bills in Chancery, Answers thereto,—Cross Bills and Answers to Do.—Special pleadings for New Bengal made Attornies. Millitary Puffs, for parade Officers.—Post Mortem Eulogums.—Monitors and sweatings for Mr. Hicky.—Written at short Notice, and on reasonable terms, by Capt. Gull'om Philoger—Promtor, and Fact-Totam to the facetious, and suppliant Sir B——y Grizell, of the Theatre.\nEnquire at the Green Room, (the Captains present head Quarters) or at the sign of the BURRAH SAUBE on Horse-back.\n* * * The Captain is a Man of Honour.\nN. B. His stay in town will be but short.\n\nAn affecting instance of PARENTAL AFFECTION.\nWERE men convinced that their virtues, their vices, and consequently their happiness and misery depended on the manner in which they suffered the sensations of their hearts to regulate their actions, they would assiduously watch these tender emotions; and so far from employing them as chance directed, they would take the utmost care to render them conformable to the dictates of reason.\nThe instance I am going to relate will be sufficient to shew, that paternal affection will sometimes carry us to the greatest excess, Persons may boast of the tenderness of the pelican for its young; but we shall here see a father offer his life, nay more his hopes of future happiness, to support his family. I do not pretend to excuse this excess of passion; I know it is highly criminal: but while we condemn the action; we must admire the motive. It may also serve as a lesson to those unfeeling Mortals whose hearts are strangers to the tender pleadings of compassion, and from whose breast the griping hand of interest has banished every sensation that has a tendency to render man a worthy member of Society. Such persons, indeed, are unworthy to be join'd with the bears and tigers; these savage inhabitants of the desart will not treat their own species with cruelty; nor endeavour to appropriate to themselves a superfluity which they cannot enjoy, and which is necessary to the subsistence of their neighbours. Every action contrary to the dictates of humanity should be laid before the public; and the authors, unless they immediately endeavour to repair the mischief, exposed to the contempt and scorn of the whole community.\nIn one of the obscure corners of this opulent city, lived an indigent but honest mortal, with his wife and three children, who gained a mean subsistence by selling greens, which he purchased of a wealthy gardner in the neighbourhood, who had agreed to furnish him with what he wanted, on his promising to pay him for them every week. This agreement was for some time literally complied with, but at last the wife and eldest child falling sick, the unhappy man found it impossible to fulfil his promise, and at the same time procure the necessaries requisite for his afflicted family. By this means he owed his greedy creditor the enormous sum of two and forty shillings.\nThe rich gardener finding the poor man had not paid him the weekly sum, as usual, flew to his house, and after having told him in a peremtory tone, that he would no longer supply him with greens, added, in the most imperious manner, that, if he did not instantly pay his arrears he would send him that moment to prison. The poor man pleaded for indulgence in the most pathetic terms, pointed to his wife and child, who lay in a very dangerous state, and begged he would be contented with half the sum due to him, for the present as he hoped to be then able to furnish his little shop, support his distressed family, and pay him the remainder in a reasonable time. All the efforts he made however, to soften the stony heart of his unrelenting creditor were ineffectual; he insisted upon his paying the whole immediately, without shewing the least regard to the moving complaints of a fellow creature in the most trying situation. The poor man, finding all his solicitations fruitless, discharged the debt, and by so doing delivered up every shilling he was master of. The inhuman creditor, having, received the money, left this unfortunate family, and instead of pitying exulted over their misfortunes.\nThe poor man as soon as he was alone, abandoned himself to the grief of his soul, and his despondency, while he reflected that the inevitable ruin of his family, was changed to despair. He was at length, however roused from the melancholly suggestions of his mind, by the voice of his wife, who begged him to bring her a little water, and to provide something for the children, crying for bread. \"My dear children,\" exclaimed he, \"your wants shall be supplied, but it will cost your poor father dear.\" He knew that the parish was obliged to take care of distressed widows and orphans, and could think of no other method of preserving them from perishing, than by depriving her of a husband, and them of a father, who was incapable of supplying them with bread.\nFull of his terrible design, he retired to a small closet, in which he used to keep his herbs, determining to put it immediately in execution. The thoughts of a future state stopped him for some moments; but when he considered that he could not by any other means save his family, he addressed himself to his maker, beseeching him not to impute that to him as a crime which he was under a necessity of performing, in order to preserve the lives of his innocent wife and children. He then placed about his neck the fatal cord, and had soon plunged himself into eternity, had not a woman, who lived in an adjoining apartment, heard the blows he gave the partation with his feet during his struggles for life. She was at breakfast; and thinking that her sick fellow lodger stood very much in need of her assistance ran with a knife in her hand, and, entering the closet, cut down the unhappy wretch, who had, probably, only a few minuets to live. Her cries brought the sick woman, and a neighbouring surgeon to her\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-12-09/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17R-DvOr8cg6AY-P6oKOU76jJzgk0v2Ya/view", "text": "inſtance: by which means the unfortunate\nman was recovered.\n\nThis remarkable action ſoon ſpread over\nthe neighbourhood, and happilly reached the\nears of a perſon of diſtinction, remarkable for\nhis humanity, who ordered him to be\nbrought to his houſe. After having placed\nthe enormity of his criminal action in the\nmoſt ſtriking point of view, he gave him\nmoney ſufficient to furniſh a ſhop and to pro-\nvide neceſſaries for his family; ordering him,\nat the ſame time, to apply to him whenever\nhe was again reduced to diſtreſs. The poor\nman overflowing with gratitude, gave his\nlordſhip a faithful account of the whole tran-\naction, and deſcribed the dreadful ſituation\nhe was in, upon ſeeing his children on the\nbrink of periſhing with hunger, in ſo affecting\na manner, that his generous benefactor could\nnot refrain from tears.\n\nHow different muſt the conduct of the\ncruel gardner, and of this humane nobleman,\nappear to the unprejudiced eye of every reader\nof this narrative! The former excites our\ncontempt, and our abhorrence; the latter\nengages our warmeſt wiſhes for his happineſs\n—Surely, the very wretches themſelves,\nwho have no regard for any thing but their\nown intereſt, cannot help applauding this\ngenerous procedure, tho' their ſordid ſouls\nwill not permit them to give aſſiſtance to\nthe needy, and to wipe away the drops of\naffliction from the brow of Indigence. How\nmuch more baſe then, and cruel are thoſe,\nthan the rich Gardiner who wantonly and\nunjuſtly ſtrives to ruin, a Gentleman who\nis not indebted to them, and whoſe only faults\nare confined to his working like a ſlave\nfor the benefit of his Creditors and the ſup-\nport of his family.\n\nI am, Sir, your's, &c.\nJ. H.\n\nReflections on the Court and Courtiers, In\nadvice to a Son.\n\nSELF-LOVE and our own intereſt being\nthe firſt movers in almoſt every action\nof our lives; they who frequent the court\nare carried thither by motives of ambition\nand a thirſt for promotion: the court is\nthe centre to which every thing tends: it is\nhere that the vehemence of deſire, and the\nflame of paſſion are kindled here it is that\ncourtiers pine away with envy and impati-\nence, and every man feels himſelf in an un-\neaſy ſituation. One is afraid of loſing his\nplace, another is apprehenſive he ſhall never\nget one; and as neither will venture to ut-\nter his real ſentiments, the firſt that he may\nnot expoſe himſelf, the laſt that he may\nnot reveal his ſecret, they both live in a ſtate\nof perpetual diſſimulation.\n\nThis accounts for our finding more ſuſpici-\non and miſtruſt at court than any where elſe;\nand hence it is, that it is the place in the world,\nin which men are the leaſt apt to expreſs their\nthoughts and inclinations. When this pre-\ncaution does not exceed the bounds of pru-\ndence, we cannot but commend it; but\nwhen it degenerates into duplicity, it is\ndoubtleſs a very great fault. We muſt expect\nthen to find within the precincts of a court\ntwo very diſtinct characters men of very\ngreat prudence, and of very great diſſimula-\nation: and to ſee no other countenances\nbut ſuch whoſe true meaning you cannot\ngueſs: for all who frequent the court,\nlaugh when they have cauſe to weep, and\nweep when they have the greateſt occaſion\nto rejoice: they publickly praiſe their ene-\nmies if they happen to be favourites at\ncourt and cenſure their beſt friends, if they\nare in diſgrace or neglected. Fortune is the\ncompaſs by which the courſe of their attach-\nment is ſteered, the thermometer which points\nto the degree of warmth or coolneſs to be\nobſerved in their addreſſes to their acquain-\nance, Neither openneſs nor freedom are the\ncurrent coin of this place; and the only\nway to maintain one's Ground, is to pay a\nproper reſpect to all, but to place confidence\nin no man: never to ſpeak the leaſt evil of\nany, becauſe the weakeſt has power to hurt.\nHave nothing to do with intrigues and ca-\nbals; if you have favours to aſk, uſe the ut-\nmoſt diſcretion in ſoliciting them, that you\nmay give no occaſion either for panegyrick or\nſatire.\n\nEqually avoid the haughty appearance of\npride, and the mean artifices of flattery:\npreſerve at all times an evenneſs of temper,\nand never ſhow too much ſenſibility; but\nabove all miſtruſt men of wit and humour,\nfor, generally ſpeaking, they are artful, de-\nſigning, and inſincere. Lay down theſe\nmaxims for the direction of your conduct,\nand whatever dangers may attend the court,\nit will have none to enſnare you. It is not\nthe path of ambition, which I am pointing\nout to you, but that of an honeſt man, who\nſeeks only to get the better of his own\nfaults, and aſpires only to true happineſs.\nThe ambitious man runs all hazards: if\nhis promotion may render him conſpicuous,\nhis fall may likewiſe utterly ruin him:\nwhereas with virtue and moderation on our\nſide, we leave fortune to act as ſhe pleaſes,\nneither coveting her favours, nor dreading\nher frowns.\n\nIt is doubtleſs a very pleaſing ſituation\nto be honoured with the confidence of a roy-\nal maſter, and to partake in his name of the\nconcerns of Government; but how much\ntrouble and diſappointment muſt you expect,\nbefore you arrive at ſuch a poſt of honour!\nand what perpetual inquietude muſt you\nſuffer to maintain it! You will not have a\nmoment that you can call, your own; your\ntime muſt be wholly devoted to publick af-\nfairs, and you muſt be intent on juſtifying\nthe choice your ſovereign has made of you,\nby inceſſant induſtry, and by an unwearied\nanxiety for the general welfare.\n\nBeware of learning at court that political\nrefinement, which has not the leaſt connex-\nion with truth: that fondneſs for luxury\nwhich plunges us into idle expences; that\neffiminacy which enervates both the body\nand mind; that haughtineſs of ſpirit which\nknows no pleaſure but that of depreſſing\nothers. A good diſpoſition will imitate\nnone but the virtuous; bad examples will\nonly ſerve to render it more circumſpect and\nattentive to its duty.\n\nIf you ſhould have a place at court, you\nwill do well to remember that it is only\nborrowed; and be always ready to reſign it;\nthis will be the ſureſt means of confirming\nyou in it, and of ſecuring you from any fear\nof any revolutions. Courts are like un-\ndermined ground, when we think ourſelves\nſecure, we are in the moſt imminent danger\nof being blown up.\n\nAvoid the ſociety of intriguing women;\nthey almoſt always ruin thoſe, whom they\nappear to protect: their counſels ſeduce:\nthey fan the flames of ambition, and all they\naim at is to form parties, of which you will\nat length become the victim.\n\nIn fine, if you would be happy in courts,\nattend there only to pay the reſpect that is\ndue from you to your ſovereign, and the\nRoyal Family; chooſe theſe Examples,\nwhich are moſt generally eſteemed; ſuch\nare venerable peers, whoſe company is the\nSchool of honour and integrity, and re-\nſpectable Ladies, whoſe conduct is a leſſon\nof virtue. Theſe are the perſons, to whom\nyou ſhould be moſt firmly attached: you\nwill gain their good will by liſtening to\nthem with attention; by conſtantly fre-\nquenting their company; by a well ſup-\nported conduct, by modeſty and diſcretion,\nand if you have no favour to aſk,\nof being an independant man, will\nmore veneration and reſpect in retur\nall the titles and emoluments a Pri\nbeſtow.\n\nA N E C D O T E\nA real ANECDOTE of the late Queen\n\nIT is Death for any ſubject to\nprofane finger on Her Majeſty o\nwho if ſhe happens to tumble into\nmuſt be ſuffered to be kicking and ſ\nthere, 'till her Royal Conſort ſha\nleiſure, or ſo diſpoſed to go and\nQueenſhip out of it.\n\nMoreover as the Crown Lawyers h\nyet been able to determine in what\nHer moſt ſacred Perſon, Her Divinity\nHANDS OFF from every part of Roy\nhas always been deem'd the ſafeſt me\n\nOne of the Queens of Spain, h\nonce to be Thrown from her Pall\nthe Manege of the Eſcurial.\n\nHer Royal fot ſtuck in the Stirr\nſhe was dragged Round the Ridin\nfor a conſiderable time, Her faithfu\nry, Running all the while by her\nHead turned Averſe, his Arm ſtretc\nand holding his Hatt, with great re\nand decorum over Her Majeſty's &c\n'Till King Don John was ſummon\nCouncil to reſtore Her Majeſty t\nAgain.\n\nShe might have loſt her Life m\nthis Minute attention to the Magna\nof PRECEDENT.\n\nA word by the Bye, on Preceden\ncedents are the bane and DISGRACE of\nLATURE.—They cannot be wante\nſtify, right Meaſures, and are abſolu\nſufficient to excuſe wrong. They c\nbe uſefull to Heralds, Dancing Maſt\nGentleman, Uſhers; becauſe in th\npartments Neither Reaſon, Virtue,\nSalus populi, or Suprema Lex, can h\noperation.\n\nC A L C U T T\n\nFROM the great care, vigila\nActivity of Sir Edward Derhar\nFleet in protecting the Trade in In\nMerchants may ſhortly expect Fren\nof War, Moor'd off Barrabulla R\naſſiſt G— in the new Plan of\ning the exportation of Bullion to a\nreign Port except MAURITIUS.\n\nSamuel Tolfrey Eſq; has embar\nEurope, with a fortune of three L\nRupees.—He intends proceeding fr\nlon or Coringa in the Dutch ſhip t\nries home Mrs. G—d—.\n\nCurrat Lex is a good Motto for a\nyers Carriage.\n\nFrom the late New Arrangement\nandaulets the Lawyers are all likel\nRUINED, ſome are removing out of\nand Others retrenching, by laying\ntheir Carriages, and diſbanding\nZENANA'S.\n\nGeneral Coote has written in\nterms from the Coaſt for Reinforce\nIn conſequence of which 10 Battali\nexpected to March againſt Hyder in\nthe ſix already under Orders; Th\nwith the Junction of the Army under\nGoddard (now making forced m\nwith the ſtrong detachment under th\njors Carnac and Popham will be\npowerful Army, and ſufficient to Cur\nunprovoked and daring inſolence o\nPandor and Oriental Coſſack Hyder\n\nThe want of unanimity, and we m\nalſo of honeſty in the State managers a\nras has been the ſole cauſe of the pre\narming ſituation of affairs there.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-12-09/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17R-DvOr8cg6AY-P6oKOU76jJzgk0v2Ya/view", "text": "coming to such an extermity, as they had long and repeated warning.\nGen'l. COOTE on his Landing at Madras, and finding the infamous, mis-management of affairs.----- Uttered the following expressive words from Hamlet.\n\"Ah! me, seeing what I have seen,\" Seeing what I now see!\nGen'l. Stuart is endeavouring by large Libations of Claret, and daily sacrifices to the shrine of Bacchus to wash out, the memory of his treachrry, and Cowardice in the on of his unsuspisious Patron Lord Igot, But tho' it is now near 1800 Years since the death of IUDAS ISCARIOT, yet his Name is still alive, Stinking! and quoted with horror as a Bacon in Terrorum to Posterity.\nThe Colonels Motto should be, Erostratus sum.\nOn Thursday night last was burnt down to the Waters edge. The fine Ship St. Helena, by which misfortune, several Merchants will suffer.---- It is suspected she was set on fire, by some evil minded Person.\nCato's Letter is Received, and his advice shall be attended to as near as possible.\n\nMr. HICKY.\nI wish that you or some of your Correspondents would inform the public whether it is customery for the Judges in England to summons a grand Jury 3 hours and a half before they come upon the Bench; I understood that there was only an hours difference of time at most between the summons and meeting; also many wish to know, if a Sheriff or his deputy can be proved to have struck out names from the summons's merely because they are his private friends, they are not liable to a fine.\nYour constant Reader.\nA Grand Jury-man.\n\nADDRESS.\nMR. HICKY has the Pleasure to inform his Friends and the Public, that the subscription, and the Generous encouragement given to his Paper, have considerably encreased since the partial interference of G—t in behalf of his Opulent Adversaries, and Oponents,\nMr. HICKY is determined, not to spare no expence for the Amusement, and accommodation of his numerous Readers. as a grateful acknowledgement for the generous, and Friendly encouragement they have afforded Him.\nHe has already engaged twenty Harcaras for the destribution of the Bengal Gazette; to Counterect and render abortive, the mean and illegal prohibition of his News papers passing at the post-Office.\n\nA CATCH for three Voices, as it was performed before the BOARD of ADMIRALTY. by the first Lord, &c. &c.\nThe Tune, \" 'Twas you that kiss'd the Pretty Girl, &c.\"\n'TWAS you, sir, 'twas you, sir,\nI tell you nothing new, sir,\n'Twas you that kept from Keppel's wake,\n'Twas you—Sir Hugh.\nWho, sir?—Sir Hugh Sir,\nVice Admiral of the Blue, Sir;\nBold Windsor twice aloud did call\nTo dear Sir Hugh.\n'Twas he, sir—he, he, fir,\n'Twas he that cou'd not see, sir,\nWho thought the day was night, fir,\n'Twas blind Sir Hugh.\nOh! sir, oh! oh! fir,\nWas it, was it so, fir?\nWho lagg'd astern to knot and splice,\nDo you know, who?\n'Twas Palliser, 'twas Palliser!\nDilly, dally, dally, fir;\nWhat splicing knotting all the time?\nWas it so, Sir Hugh?\nHere's a sad dog, Sir,\nTo splice his very log, fir!\nAnd then accuse brave Keppel, fir;\nBut that he'll rue.\nAnd now let us rejoice, fir,\nWith hand, and heart and voice fir\nFrom noble Keppel Frenchmen fly\nWithout Sir Hugh.\n\nODE for the NEW YEAR 1781.\nTO arms, to arms, ye sons of might,\nAnd hail, with sounds of War the new-born year!\nBritannia from her rocky height,\nPoints to the Gallic coast, and lifts her spear.\nThe immortal hatred, which by turns,\nWakes and sleeps, with fury burns:\nNew cause of just offence has Albion found\nAnd lo! it bleeds afresh the eternal wound!\nTho' great in war, of skill possest,\nTho' native courage fire their breast\nWith ardour for the public weal;\nOne want, at least, our rivals feel,\nThe want of freedom damps each gen'rous aim,\nWhoe'er the Lord they serve, th' oppression is the same.\nPower despotic rarely knows,\nRarely heeds a subject's woes:\nBy force it claims, with grasping hand,\nWhat e'er ambition dares demand:\nThe ravag'd merchant, plunder'd swain,\nMay pour their weak complaints in vain;\nTheir private sorrows are their own,\nA tyrant feels not, tho' a people groan.\nOh happier far the well-mix'd state\nWhich blends the monarch's with the subjects fate,\nAnd links the sceptre to the spade.\nThe stroke which wounds the lowliest clown,\nIs insult to the British crown,\nAnd he attacks our rights who dares the throne invade\nOne common flame, one active soul\nPervades, and animates the whole,\nOne heart, one hand, directs the blow,\nAnd hurls the vollied vengeance on the foe.\n\nAN ACREONTIC.\nHENCE with sorrow, spleen, and care,\nMuse awake the jocund air;\nWreathe thy brows in myrtle twine,\nAnd assist the gay design;\nStrike the trembling string with pleasure,\n'Till it sound th' enchanting measure;\nAvaunt thou fiend, Melancholly!\nWe are mortals, free and jolly,\nWho delight to lose the soul,\nIn the joy inspiring bowl,\nFill the foaming glasses high,\n'Till they sparkle in your eye;\nIn the bright Nectareous cup,\nSwollow care and sadness up.\nWine can dullest mortals raise,\nTo deeds of glory, deeds of praise,\nIf the warriours's breast it warms,\nThen he burns for glorious arms,\nAnd nightly dreams of battles dire,\nOf giants huge, in steel attire;\nBattlements he proud overthrows,\nAnd rides amidst a thousand foes.\nThus when Phillip's warlike son,\nWith his drinking bout had done,\nHe rush'd a whirlwind on the plain,\nAnd mountain'd it with heaps of slain.\nAlceus lov'd the purple juice\nSprightly Flaccus felt its use;\nAnd the sweet Anacreon,\nWarbled best when half seas gone\nIvy crowned Bacchus hail!\nAnd o'er my reeling song prevail. H. L.\n\nThe subsequent stanzas are part of an old song used to be sung at wakes and Christmas in the North of England.\nTHIS ean night, this ean night,\nEvery night and awle,\nFire and fleet and candle-light,\nAnd Christ receive thy sawle.\nWhen thou from hence doit passe away,\nEvery night and awle,\nTo Whinny-moor thou com'st at last,\nAnd Christ receive thy sawle.\nIf ever thou gav'st either hosen or shune,\nEvery night and awle;\nSit thee down and put them on,\nAnd Christ receive thy sawle.\nBut if hosen nor shune thou never gav'st nean,\nEvery night and awle;\nThe whinnes shall prick thee to the bare beane,\nAnd Christ receive thy sawle.\nFrom Whinny-moor then thou mayest passe,\nEvery night and awle;\nTo brigg of dread thou com'st at last\nAnd Christ receive thy sawle.\nFrom brigg of dread that thou may'st passe,\nEvery night and awle;\nTo purgatory fire thou com'st at last,\nAnd Christ receive thy sawle.\nIf ever thou gav'st either meat or drink,\nEvery night and awle;\nThe fire shall never make thee shrink,\nAnd Christ receive thy sawle.\nBut if meat and drink thou never gav'st nean,\nEvery night and awle;\nThe fire shall burn thee to the bare bean,\nAnd Christ receive thy sawle.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA FINE Coffre Boy that understands the Business of a Butler, Kismutdar and Cooking. Price four hundred Sicca Rupees. Any Gentleman wanting such a Servant, may see him, and be informed of further particulars by applying to the printer.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any Legal Claims or Demands on the Estate of the late Lieut. Col. John Green, are desired to send in their respective demands, and all Persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their Respective debts on or before the 1st. Day of February next to Captain William Greene, Ensign William Golding, or David Cummings esq; Admistrators to the estate. Fort William 8th. Dec. 1780.\n\nWHEREAS.\nWILLIAM WRIGHT Steward, and Indented servant, to Captain John Sutton of the Duke of Portland, East Indiaman; has Eloped from his Master, and Robbed him, of several effects, to a considerable amount. This is to request. All Gentlemen, and others not to harbour or detain, the said William Wright. And whoever will Apprehend the said William Wright, that he may be brought to Justice; shall receive a Reward of two Hundred Sicca Rupees.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-12-09/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17R-DvOr8cg6AY-P6oKOU76jJzgk0v2Ya/view", "text": "POET's CORNER.\nE L E G Y.\nJOYLESS I seek the solitary shade,\nWhere dusky Contemplation veils the scene,\nThe dark retreat (of leafless branches made)\nWhere sick'ning Sorrow wets the Yellow'd Green.\nThe darksome ruins of some sacred cell,\nWhere erst the sons of Superstition trod,\nTott'ring upon the mossy meadows, tell\nWe better know, but less adore, our God.\nNow, as I mournful tread the gloomy cave,\nThro' the wide window (once with myst'ries dight)\nThe distant forest, and the darken'd wave\nOf the swoln Avon ravishes my sight.\nBut see! the thick'ning veil of ev'ning's drawn,\nThe azure changes to a fabled blue;\nThe rapt'ring prospects fly the less'ning lawn, [view,\nAnd Nature seems to mourn the dying\nSelf-frighted Fear creeps silent thro' the gloom, [eyes;\nStarts at the rustling leaf, and rolls his\nAghast with horror, when he views the tomb,\nWith every torment of a hell he flies.\nThe bubbling brooks in plaintive murmurs roll,\nThe bird of omen, with incessant scream,\nTo melancholy thoughts awakes the soul,\nAnd lulls the mind to Contemplation's dream.\nA dreary stillness broods o'er all the vale\nThe clouded moon emits a feeble glare,\nJoyless I seek the darkling hill and dale;\nWhere'er I wander, sorrow still is there.\"\n\nFor The Original Bengal Gazette.\nTHE LOVERS COMPLAINT.\nLO whilst thou weep'st Lucinda see,\nThe World in sympathy with Thee.\nThe chearful Birds no longer sing,\nEach droops its Head, and hangs its wing\nThe clouds incline their Bosoms lower,\nAnd showering sorrows constant pour.\nThe Brooks beyond their limits flow\nIn louder Murmers, speak their Woe.\nThe Nymphs, and swains, adopt thy cares,\nThey deeply sigh, with flowing tears.\nStrange still whose powers can soften all,\nBut that dear breast, on which they fall.\nPORTLAND.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nBY private contract, a Large Lower-Room'd House situated at a place called Sultan Gunge near the Road side, consisting of one Hall, three Rooms, and a Verando, with a Number of sheds, or out Houses calculated for carpenters to work in and covered with tiles.\nN. B. For particulars please to enquire of Mr. John Clece at Patna.\n\nTo be Sold, by Mr. Donald.\nAT Public Outcry on Saturday the 9th. December, the ship Bazile as from sea, Burthen between 700 and 800 tons. A List of her stores to be seen at Mr. Donald's, or with Capt. Bracy.\nConditions of Sale.\nFor Sicca Rupees the amount to be paid within 15 days of the time of sale when possession of the Vessel, and a Bill of sale will be delivered to the Purchaser; on Failure of payment at the time stipulated. The Ship will be resold, and if any loss arises thereon, the first purchaser will be obliged to make it good together with the expence of the re-sale.\nA Rupee earnest to be paid down to bind the Bargain.\n\nBOARD & LODGING.\nA Single Gentleman would be glad to Board and Lodge in a decent Family. Any person that this may suit, by directing a Line to the Printer of this Gazette, will be treated with.\n\nTo be Sold.\nA commodious fourteen Oar'd Budgerow in good condition, and well fond with large sleeping and dining Apartments, the Budgerow may be view'd at Chaund paul Gaut, and the Price known by applying at the Printing-Office.\n\nALL PERSONS,\nWHO have any legal claims or demands on the Estate of the late Mr Francis Palmer who died at Bussorah the 13 of June last on his way to Europe, are desired to send in their respective demands, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their respective debts on or before the first Day of January next to Mr. George Gardner Executor of the Estate of the said Mr Francis Palmer, deceased\n\nALL PERSONS\nWHO have any legal claims or Demands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew Hiernv'e deceased formerly intearims Chief of the Danish settlement, at Fredericnagore in Bengal. and his surviving Widow, are hereby requested to send in their Respective claims and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. J. Borgen Judge of the inferior Court of Judicature at Tranquebar, and Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Mr. Andrew Hiernv'e deceased, on or before the Expiration of a Year and a Day from this Date the 19th August 1780.\n\nN O T I C E.\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar opposite Mr Guthries formerly Mr. Thomas Smiths, Europe Shop, is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at the rate of one Rupee eight Ans per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee ten Ans. retail, Course piece Goods, Cossimbaazar Bandanas, raw Silks &. All Gentlemen favouring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfetion.\n\nTo be LETT.\nTHAT large and commodious Garden-House, at present occupied by John Bristow Esq; and situated near the John Baazar, on a pleasant spot of Ground. For particulars please to enquire of Mr. Edward Tiretta.\n\nW A N T E D.\nTWO Gentlemen to assist in collecting of useful and entertaining matter for the Bengal Gazette. One must be capable of Writing essays, the other of a Poetical turn; such persons by directing a line or calling on Mr. HICKY, at the Printing-Office, will meet with encouragement equal to their abilities.\n\nMr. O L D H A M.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the settlement that He continues as usual to bake Bread and all sorts of Sweet-cakes for breakfast, also the best sort of Biscuit, fit for the use of Ladies, and Gentlemen who travel by Land, or Sea. And sells Butter after the manner Mr. Le Gallais did, who shortly intends to quit business.\nHe hopes they will favour him with their commands, which will be thankfully received\n\nN O T I C E.\nIS hereby given that on Saturday the 30th of December next, the following articles will be sold by Public Auction on account of the Dutch East India Company.\nAt COSSIMBUZAR.\nA House situated in the city of Moorshedabad Distinguished by the name of Careemabaad formerly the Residence of the Company's Head Masters.\nAt CHINSURA,\nA Pilot sloop named Bengal with such conditions as will be mentioned at the sales.\nChinsura the 8 Nov'r. 1780\n\nFOR PRIVATE SALE\nA Sixteen Oar'd Pinnace with Masts Yards. Sails. and Rigging compleat, in good Repair, and fit for immediate service. Enquire at the Printing-Office or of Mr. J. Prescott.\n\nTo the PUBLIC.\nIMPROVEMENTS.\nA Gentleman has by a Chimical receipt discovered a certain method of refining Train Oil and other vitious Oils as clear and free from smell as the finest sallad Oil Persons concerned in the Oil trade or others may derive very great advantages by means of this Discovery, and make a sure Fortune in a short time.\nThe Author will communicate the secret for a Pecuniary Consideration; or will enter into Partnership with any Person inclined to employ a sum of Money in this Lucrative Line which is totally free of risk and the Return speedy. Direct to A. B. C. to the care of Mr. HICKY, the Printer.\n\nBy Order of the Administrator of Mr. C. L. Soderflyeht deceased, On Tuesday the 12th of December.\nWILL be sold by public Auction by Mr. Donald at his Auction Room near the Court House. The Ship Rainha de Lusitania formerly the St. Helena. A List of her Stores to be seen at said Auction Room.\nConditions of Sale.\nFor Sicca Rupees the amount of the purchase to be paid within 15 days of the time of Sale, when possession of the Vessel and regular Conveyance will be given, on failure of Payment at or before the time above stipulated the Vessel will be re-sold on account of the first Purchaser and should any deficiency arise by the resale the first Purchaser, will be obliged to make it good together with the expence of the Re-sale\nA Rupee Earnest to be paid down to bind the Bargain.\nAt the same time, and place, will be sold the Wearing Apparel Furniture and other Effects among which is sadlery of the late Mr. Charles Lewis Soderflyeht deceased.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER, to the Hon. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-12-16", "date": "1780-12-16", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-12-16/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17NrbqHBc4FrM4ZNymoDquufYgkvOQXFU/view", "text": "HICKY'S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday December 9th to Saturday December, 16th 1780. No. [XLVII]\n\nExtraordinary Case and Cure of Phaeton Lounger Esq; Writer in the Hon'ble Company's service, published for the benefit of the afflicted.\n\nTHE PHAETON LOUNGER esq; an Assistant in the Secretary's Office, from taking too large a Dose of a Medicine newly Introduced into Bengal, call'd the Monitor, prepar'd by Doctors M—k, and R--d, was immediately seized with an Involuntary Yawning and universal Lethargic Numbness of the Limbs, Pains in the upper region of the Head, Dizziness in the Pericranium, and an intolerable weight on the Eyelids—A pinch of strong Rappee-Snuff it was thought wou'd relieve me.—but it had not the desired effect. The other disagreeable Symptoms brought on by taking this Dose of Dr. R----d's Monitor were, an excrutiating Cholic.—Rumbling in the Abdomen, and a most horrid Tenesmus. Being much alarmed, I sent for Doctor Kill-cranny, one of the most Eminent of the Calcutta Faculty, who formerly came out a Midshipman in the Rumbold Indiaman, Sir Hugh Convoy Commander. Doctor Killcranny pronounced my disorder to be the Bile with a gentle schirrus in the Liver.—He accordingly sentenced me to be rubb'd all over with mercury, as if I was to be Tar'd and Feathered, making me swallow at the same time three Wash balls, which he said would lubricate the passages and carry off the Bile.—After undergoing a variety of Bleedings, Blisterings Scarifications—Rowellings, and tepid Emersions I found myself rather worse than better, and I verily believe that Doctor Kill-Cranny (tho' a very great physician) mistook my disorder for the Farcy.\n\nIn this very deplorable state, a Brother Writer Rigdum Spouter Esq; of Lyons row prevailed on me to try only a single Dose of an elegant perscription, prepar'd by Doctor Hicky, call'd Pills to purge Melancholly, or the enlivening Elixer of MIRTH, published and sold by the said Doctor Hicky at the same price as James Fever powders, in papers at one sicca half Crown each.—The very first paper gave me instant relief, brought away the Bile, and occasioned an Astonishing Explosion.—My spirits became light and chearful The gloom occasioned by the Dose I had taken of the monitor, was dispers'd, and by continuing Doctor HICKY's Extraordinary Medicine only three Weeks I find myself quite another Man.—The Lethargic Stupor has left me, and the Abdominal Rumblings are totally removed.—The only inconvenience I feel is a little remains of the Tenesmus, which I understand is now the Epidemical complaint. and unavoidable symptoms attendant on all those who are patients, and are oblig'd to swallow ever so small a quantity of that Narcotic, costive composition Doctor R--ds Monitor.\n\nIn gratitude to Doctor HICKY (by whom I am so happily restor'd) and for the benefit of the afflicted, I make Public this my Case and cure, assuring all those who may have Occasion hereafter, to consult that very able and Salutary Physician Doctor HICKY, that they will find his Perscription, (if steadily adhear'd to, and persevered in) a Sovereign cure for all Lowness of spirits, Hypocondriacal afflictions, Nervous Relaxations, Blue devils, Disorders arising from obstructions, in the Viscera, or too great a redundancy of Spleen or Gall.\n\nN. B. The truth of this case has been Officially Sworn by the aforesaid Phaeton Lounger Esq; before Mr. Justice Periwigg.\n\nA I R,\nAN IMITATION.\n\nSO wise a pair was never seen,\nSo justly formed to teach by nature;\nM—k, excelling so in mein\nPeter in every graceful feature:\n\nO how happy sage and Lover\nWhere kindred genious each discover;\nFor M—k sure the muses form'd\nMinerva trained the sapient Peter.\n\nSo tame their works, all children thence\nWill early learn the task of duty;\nAt sleep the Boys will draw in sense,\nSleeping the Girls, increase in beauty.\n\nO how charming to inherit,\nDullness, and see it pass for spirit;\nThus while you live, may fortune give,\nEach blessing due to real merit.\n\nIMPROMPTU.\n\nFor The Original, Bengal Gazette.\nBy Letters from Madras, 17 Nov. 80.\n\nSIR EYRE COOTE's arrival made us very happy, the troops are a seasonable supply, tho' not a force equal to our exigencies.\n\nThe suspension of Mr. Whitehill by the Supreme Council, tho' undoubtedly illegal met with no opposition. Our Critical situation demands unanimity of Councils and measuras, and Mr. W— private and Public, Character is so despicable as to render him undeserving a moments consideration. The times require a Cotsford at the Head of our presidency, they require not only an honest, but a sensible Man.\n\nSIR EYRE COOTE, hoped to have saved Arcot, but unfortunately arrived too days after its Capture.\n\nHyders triumph is the Fruit of our Mahratta War, we are in great distress, and I think must wait the arrival of the Bengal Troops, ere we can take the field.\n\nSIR EYRE COOTE is extreamely perplex'd by the situation of our affairs, it is humiliating to his active Spirit, to be forced to act on the defensive, against a Country power whom we used to despise, and of whose prowess you still continue to think lightly.\n\nWithout Hyder is alarmed by the attack on his own Country, orders having been sent to Gen'l Goddard to carry the war into Mysore, I am afraid he must continue Omnipotent in the Carnatic.\n\nQuere. Would not an English Admiral be more in his element smoaking a pipe of Virginia on the QUARTER DECK, than at a filthy DURBAR surrounded by Pimps, Castrata's, Catamites, and dancing Girls.\nYours.\nTom Bowline.\n\nMr. HICKY supposes the following is the Impromptu rejected by the Mess. R—d and M—k. But judging of it by the admired works of Butler, and Swift, and the best dramatic writers; He thanks his correspodent instead of affronting him, by declaring the Extempore to be indecent.\n\nAn Extempore on seeing Mess. R—d's, and M—k's Advertisement.\n\n\"R—D take my advice and whatever betides\nPray let your News-paper alone,\nMr Hicky's suffices for all our B—s\nSo keep your Gazette for your own.\n\nMr. HICKY,\n\nTHE superiority of your paper over that of your rivals, is manifest and acknowledged by all who have read your late Gazettes.—Let any impartial person not a slave to G—t, or sneaking to obtain a contract, only compare the Types of the two Papers, and give a fair verdict. The Original Bengal Gazette from the smallness of the Letter, contains considerably more Matter than the India Gazette; And as to the subject and quality of your publication, having greatly a preference, let any person of Literary Taste, peruse the four numbers of the MONITOR, (that most stupid and egregious performance) and decide.\n\nDoes the writer of that Paper mean to obtrude his Confin'd and Vulgar Opinions as the only sterling standard of Taste and propriety.—there can not be a greater Insult on the understandings and spirit of the settlement.—Like the Goths and Vandals who waged Destructive War in Greece, with every Work of Taste, Learning or elegance. This Barbarian, (the Author of the Monitor) Quarrels with cotillions and condemns the Innocent recreations of the Country, surely in this trying Sultry Climate, remote from Europe and its more refin'd Enjoyments, DANCING cou'd not have attracted a single censure of Severity even from OLD PLATTO, cou'd he be brought from the shades, to visit the Calcutta Harmonic.—But such is the unhappy state of this Authors Mind, from spleen and other mortifications that he wishes to infect the chearful part of\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-12-16/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17NrbqHBc4FrM4ZNymoDquufYgkvOQXFU/view", "text": "he settlement with the same Gloom and de-\nspondency. I would advise Mr. Monitor to re-\nturn to Ingellie (the place from whence he\ncame) and let the Jungles re-echo with the\nMelancholly Groans of the Expiring monitor.\n\nOr it may be previously sett to music by\nthat exquisite composer of melancholy music\nMr. I—D, and either sung by the\nAuthor himself, (as a recitative adagio) or Ac-\ncompanied by a chorus of Jackalls Bears and\nTygers.\n\nI take my leave of him for the present\nwishing the Town happily rid of this De-\nmon of Dullness. Yours.\n\nMr. Andrews's\nLibrary Monday.\nAn old Harmonic,\nSUBSCRIBER.\n\nBRIEF HISTORY OF Mr. CHANCE.\n\nI was REALLY BORN no doubt on't, for\nif I had not, I should never have pre-\ntended to say so.—But first I ought to ac-\ncount for myself in the character I have at\npresent assumed, an AUTHOR, which I ne-\nver intended (nor indeed was never intend-\ned,) I happened to become one by mere\nCHANCE,—Chance has been my Fate.\nMy Father never designed me any manner\nof education, he was a Soldier and of course\ndespised it.—(He had a power of cou-\nrage) so I learned to read and write by\nchance, I picked up a little Literature, but\nit was all by CHANCE, I never meant to\nmarry, and yet it was my luck or chance to\nget a Wife,—I never had a patron, but\nwas provided with one by Fortune which is\nnearly allied to chance. Chance, Luck, and\nFortune then have been my CLOTHO, A-\nTROPOS, and Lachesis. I am a Lineal De-\ncendant of Roderick Random, and how I be-\ncame a correspondent of Mr. Hicky by\nchance, a circumstance I had no Notion of\nten Minutes ago.—I will inform you\nin another paper, if you will but have a lit-\ntle patience.\n\nI am &c.\nCha's Chance.\n\nGreat Grand-son of old Hazzard the Lot-\ntery Office keeper in Cornhill, London.\n\nTo the PUBLIC.\nA Method of preventing and curing the\nEpilipsey or falling sickness a very COMMON\nDISORDER IN INDIA.\n\nLET the person subject to this disorder\nalways have ready in his pocket a piece\nof any sort of Mettal, as broad or as wide as\nhe can hold between his Teeth, when his\nMouth is extended open to the utmost! As\nsoon as he perceives the first symptom of a\nfit approaching, let him Immediately take\nthis piece of Mettal, and open his jaws as\nwide as possible, putting the piece of Mettal\nbetween them, in such a manner, that his\njaws may be kept at their utmost stretch for\nsome time. This in half a minute will pro-\nmote a recovery, and prevent the fitt coming\non worse for that time, and if the fitt at any\ntime comes on, the same experiment will re-\nmove it in a very short time, If any person\nstanding by will only take a piece of Mettal\nas described, and force it in between the Pa-\ntients Teeth, forcing his jaws open to the\nutmost stretch. The fitt will immediately\ngo off and the patient instantly recover.\n\nMr. HICKY,\n\nI congratulate you and the Public on the\nsuccess of your Paper, and am happy to\nfind that the India Gazette, instead of the\ncontrary proves of service to you, the Har-\ncarrahs that I see runing thro the town on\nSaturday Morning with the Bengal Gazette\nclearly proves that, indeed till dinner time\nthere is very little else talked of and the\ngenuine Wit and humor it abounds with\nthe instructive entertaining and Original\n\nEssays that are published in it, makes it high-\nly worthy of that particular attention; but\nstill more so the noble manly spirit of Free-\ndom that breathes in every line, which I am\ncertain the India Gazette dares never once\nglance upon. The Editors of it are men\nthat I have known some years, R—it is\ntrue I have reasons to think he has a real re-\ngard for public Liberty but M—has a\nmuch greater for his private interest, so that\nthe free postage of the India Gazette being at\nthe pleasure of the G—t will prevent a-\nny thing in defence of the liberty of the sub-\nject from appearing in that paper, as of course\nnothing can be published in it but with the\nconsent of both—Proceed therefore Mr.\nHicky with that noble spirit you have hither-\nto display'd; cut down villians and Knaves\nof every class (it is true in this prolific soil\na numerous band) shew them in their proper\ncolours; prove not only the Junius of the\nEast as you have hitherto done, but\ngo beyond him, and if possible save the Bri-\ntish Dominions in India from the impending\nruin that hangs over them.\n\nYour constant Reader,\nPublicus.\n\nCalcutta, Dec. 12th 1780.\n\nFor Mr. HICKY Printer of the Calcutta\nNews-Paper 15th Novr. 1780.\nSIR,\nPlease to insert the following and you will infi-\nnitely oblige your Humble servant.\nB—\n\nI was led to try my Pen on the following\nsubject as the natural consequences of\nthe Qualification I am going to speak of,\nand particularly by receiving a Letter from\na Friend one of the liveliest Persons in the\nWorld, and who though an utter enemy to\nall outward appearances (only) of Religion,\nvery sensibly and Judiciously treats upon the\nshamefull manner in which Europeans of all\nRanks in this Country commonly conclude,\none of the most sacred Festivals of our Re-\nligion, Christmas Day the Birth Day of\nour Saviour, which instead of being ended\nin decent Mirth is to the disgrace of Men\nof sense and Education, made a Plea for ab-\nsolute Drunkenness, and Obscenity of con-\nversation &c. that is while they are able to\nArticulate at all, cou'd they once see, and\nhear themselves in those Beastly situations\nnever wou'd any but a depraved Man so de-\ngrade their nature again, at all events, such\nscenes should never be suffered in Married\nFamilies, nor can any station in this Coun-\ntry excuse a Married Man admitting such an\ninsult to be offered to his Wife, by his Com-\npany or himself, there is an easy and unas-\nfronting way, a Person clever and acquaint-\ned with the World, to shew a dislike to\nsuch behaviour in a married Family that no\nPerson can object to, and I am glad it is in\nmy power to prove several in the Civil and\nMillitary line, who from a due respect to\ntheir Wifes and their own Healths, and\nmorals (which last as I have too often been\near witness, to suffer far more in such scenes\nthan the former) have never suffered convi-\nval Mirth to exceed the Bounds of decency\nand Temperance in which a Woman of\nsense may bear a part as she ought, if a fool\nor Ignorant how to relish any thing beyond\nthe Frivolous, she cant retire too soon, as\nall above an Infants Effeminacy can have no\ncharms for such a Trifle.\n\nDescription of an Englishman, in Othello\nby Shakespear,\n\nIAGO did you ever hear an Englishman\nreckon up the Privilidges he has by Birth\nRight.\n\nCassio.—No—good Iago—what are they\npray?\n\nIago.—why to say what he pleases\nGovernment; to eat more Beef and\nmore Claret than any Three Subjects\nother Country; and to do whatev\npleases, wherever he is;—There\nraves at his King though ever so good,\na Frenchman worships the worst.—\nbreaks this week the Law he voted f\nlast and in all Countries, he is winked\nexcused, for doing what wou'd send,\ntive to a Mad House.—He eats\nwhole Ox in less Time, than a Frenc\nswills the Soup he makes of the Shin\nand as to DRINKING, your dane your G\nand your swag Belly'd Hollander are no\nto your FREE BORN ENGLISHMAN,\ndrinking, he will lay you france, Austri\nRussia at the feet of the table, with no\nconcern at the Tavern, than in the fi\nBattle.\n\nMr. Hicky,\nI take the liberty of sending you the fo\ning Anecdote, as I think itworthy of a\nin your excellent paper.\n\nA French Anecdote.\n\nSOME French Ladies of Quality we\nlking in presence of the Queen,\na greater idea the French had of the\nMonarque, than any other nation h\ntheirs. The French, says one of the L\nconsider their being as of a higher rank,\nmere mortals, and include divinity in t\nidea of their royal personage. I believe\nare right says the Queen. smiling for I\nmy royal Consort better than any of his\njects, and he never appeared to me to b\nother men\n\nYour Obedient Serv\nJ. L.\n\nFor the Original Bengal Gazette\nThe following PROPHECY, which from\nspelling appears to have been writte\nveral hundred years back, was latel\ncovered in the Burying-Ground o\nGEORGE the Martyr.\n\nIN seventeyne hundreyd and soventie\n(Or some yeirs bake, or some yeirs\nBritayn's turnid doges shill tear each o\nFatheyr 'ginst Fatheyr fighte, Brotheyr\nBrotheyr\nRepacious boyud a treasuree borde shall\nAnd fawning spanyels lick themselv\nplace;\nNay e'en our sen'ytrrs, lur'd by sm\ndrepping,\nShall turn-spits be, and seeyd in\nkitchen\nNor wonder thus each should Trans\nhimself\nWhen he that G—s all shall be a W\n\nIt is with the deepest concern we in\nthe public, that John Upton esq; L\nColonel in his Majesty's, and in the\nIndia Companys service, died, at In\non Saturday the 9th instant, honourb\nhis principles, manly and dignified in\ndeportment, amiable in his manners, g\nrous and faithful in his feiendships, he\nrespected and beloved by all who had\npleasure of his acquaintance.\n\nA Receipt to make old Deeds and writ\nas Legible as when first wrote tho nearly\nliterated by time.\n\nTAKE 5 or 6 Galls bruise them and\nthem into a pint of Madeira, to s\nin the sun 2 Days.—Dip a hair B\ninto it and wash the part wanted to be cl\nup.\n\nN. B. You will see by a trial if too p\nor too strong.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-12-16/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17NrbqHBc4FrM4ZNymoDquufYgkvOQXFU/view", "text": "Intelligence from the COAST.\nTHE Army is cantoned near the Fort, 2000 Europeans including Artillery, seven Battalions of Sepoys, and upwards of 2000 Cavalry. The command of the Bengal Troops is conferred on L't Col. Owen, who is stationed on the right under Munro, Lord Mac'Leod on the left, and Sir Eyre Coote in the center. It is said this Army will march against Hyder as soon as the Weather will Permit. It is imagined that the Nizams dispatches for the Council at Madras passed Masulapatam some days ago, acquainting them that he, and Abraham Beg, his General, had actually taken the Field, and were ready to join us against Hyder. The affronting supercession the Bengal Officers have met with in the Appointments of Col. Owen has spread general discontent among them. I am sorry for these things, but we have a Piece of intelligence here, which if true, is still more extraordinary, that the Bengal Sepoys are to march direct to Hyder's country, via Vellore, under your Commandant of Artillery, Major or Colonel somebody, who never commanded an Army before! Surely there cannot have been so great a mortallity among your Field Officers of Infantry, to have Rendered such an innovation, absolutely necessary, and yet I know not how to reconcile this measure with the wonted wisdom, and equity of our Rulers in your Quarter. I gaze at nothing that happens here. We seem to be Rendered less cautious, and prudent by our misfortunes. It is not the season to create Gen'ls. when the fate of the empire hangs on the edge of a moment, For my own part, I cannot credit this News, and yet, notwithstanding the extravagance, and absurdity of the Report, there is scarce any doubt entertained here of the truth of it. Our accounts of Hyder's motions, are but indifferent and not always to be depended upon. We have accounts of Gen'l. Goddard being well advanced towards Basseen the 26 October.\n\nThe outer wall (or Petta) of Arcot was stormed the 1st. of November in two places; the breaches were near three miles distant from each other, one attack was commanded by a french officer and the other by Tippy Saib (Hyders Son) there were about fifteen Europeans and thirty Sepoys on duty in each breach commanded by two Subaltern Officers, that was attacked by the Frenchman was obstinately defended for an hour and a half and many of the enemies Europeans killed together with their commanding Officer.\n\nTippy Saib succeeded better, for he met with little opposition, the Europeans and Sepoys being panic struck, run off after a very faint resistance.\n\nCaptain Dupont finding Tippy Saib's party had made their lodgement good, ordered a retreat into the Citadel, which was affected without loss.\n\nDuring the night the whole of the Nabob's Sepoys deserted, which was the sole cause of giving it up.\n\nCaptain Pendergast who lost his arm during the seige arrived with the rest of the Officers and 130 Europeans at Madras the 8th ult.\n\nVellor is garrisoned by a Reg't. of Europeans wanting their Grenadier Company, and two Battalions of Sepoys, and I believe a Company or more of Artillery, which force with an excellent wet Ditch, will serve to stop Hyders Carrier until our Troops are assembled.\n\nThere has been no very authentic News from the Coast for some, time but it is supposed from the strenght of VELLORE and the Vallor of its Garrison, that Hyder Alley will finish his carrier of Victory before that place, and as the Letters from England in April intimate that a Reg't of the National Troops, and one thousand one Hundred recruits would be sent in the fleet, it cannot be doubted but this seasonable reinforcement will enable the General to put a speedy and happy end to the War in the enemies Country.\n\nCHINSURA.\nON Monday evening was given by Mr. Law at Chinsura, a most elegant Ball, Paris in the large house facing the River. The dresses were exceedingly brilliant, and many characters, on fancies, supported with great propriety. The whole of the House was Magnificiently illuminated, and decorated, which appeared very beautiful when viewed from the River. In justice to the Ladies and Gentlemen who supported their fancies well, We cannot omit mentioning the particulars. Two or three Ladies of DUTCH extraction appeared more like Angels, than mortals, in the dresses of Sheperdess's with their crooks, nothing could excel (as description falls short) their Beauty and Simplicity, and so exquisitely modest were their carriage and behaviour, that had they been fresh imported from the fields of Arcadia, they could not have appeared to greater advantage. A Punch and his Wife does infinite merit to the Gentlemen who supported it; The humour they explayed in Dancing a Minuet, gave the company the greatest Amusement, and they were on finishing it, rewarded by a general exclamation, and clapping of hands. It would be highly neglectful not to take notice also that Punch and his Lady's facetiousness, highly entertain'd many of the Company, who were not disposed for dancing by their genuine Wit and smart repartee.\nA black Domino with a Mungo's face, gave inexpresible merit to the wearer, by his Antic postures and mimicing Gesture.\nA Gentleman in a Moorish habit, supported his fancy with dignity, and while the company was at supper favoured them with a Song which he sung to Admiration.\nA Dutch Skipper very properly dressed and the part well adopted to the Wearer. A Richard the Third a good figure, but not a Garrick.—A Frier had not much to do as the Nuns were not in a confession humour. A Spanish habit a very graceful figure, but too many White Feathers in his Hat. A party at cards good Players, but rather unsociable. A Number of Domino's very well to help to fill up a room. A colittion danced by four Dutch Gentlemen, and four Dutch Ladies, the figure tolerable but We fancy the party conceived they were scating by the many twiels and Out-line strokes. Numbers who appeared in no fancy at all which made up the company. The Music was good, and the supper excellent, and every thing conducted with the greatest Regularity. Upon the whole we cannot help expressing our surprise and pleasure at the happy taste of the Proprietor who so very prettily discovered it, upon this Occasion. If you will give this a place in your next paper, it will confer a favour on.\nYour most Obed. servant.\nTwo in a Throng.\n\nNOTICE.\nALL Persons who have any legal demands on the Estate of the late Lieut. James Goldsfrap, are desired to send in their respective claims; and all persons indebted to the said estate, are desired to pay their several debts, on or before the first Day of January next to Mr. George Foxcroft, Attorney to Colonel Gilbert Ironside, Administrator to the Estate of the said Lieut. James Goldsfrap, deceased.\nCalcutta, Dec. 13th 1780.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any legal claims or Demands on the Estate of the late Capt. Ant'y. Belshes, are desired to send in their respective demands, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their respective Debts on or before the first Day of February next to Mr. John Bayne or Mr Philip Delisle Executors.\n\nMrs. MANN.\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement that she has moved to a house at the back of the bord of Trade, and have got the following Goods for Sale viz.\nMilinary, China and Glass Ware, fine Thread Sattins, plain Striped and flowered fine Doosutties and Doosutties towels, Madras and pultah Chintz, Izaries sashes and Gorgets, Ink Stands, Europe Pickeld Tongues, europe Groats in Jars Dutch Cheese, and Kismases.\nN. B. A pair of large Mahogany Dining tables a Mahogany Beareau, Blackwood Cotts of all Sizes, and sundry other Articles.\n\nSIRAMPORE TAVERN.\nCHARLES MATON having taken the House near the Water side, lately occupied by Major Briton, and fitted up the same as a Tavern, and Hotel, Respectfully acquaints the Gentlemen of Calcutta, that they may depend on every possible accommodation, good Provisions, and the best of Liquors, Beds also may be had, and Boarding, on Reasonable terms.\nN. B. A very good Billiard Table, and skittle Ground.\nMrs. Maton makes up all sorts of Milenary in the neatest manner.\n\nMr. SCHULTZ.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta, and particularly those going to leave the Country, that he will give the best price ready money for such old fashioned Jewels as they may not chuse to keep, in order to break them up to make use of the Diamonds in the way of his business.\n\nTo the Public in General.\nMR. SCHULTZ, is sorry that the great losses he has met with on account of Gentlemen and others being suddenly ordered from the Colony to different destinations has laid him under the indispensable necessity of selling for the future for ready money only.\n\nACKNOWLEDGMENTS TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS.\nOLD Sly boots's Letter is received setting forth what he complained of seven months ago, but from a wish at that time to avoid, giving the most distant offence the Editor declined inserting it, but as his passific disposition, and the flat insiped innocence of his Paper has proved insufficient to protect him or his property from, the shameful and arbitary oppressions of people in power, and influence at C——he is determined to insert every thing, that, may tend to the public good, or to the relief of individuals.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-12-16/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17NrbqHBc4FrM4ZNymoDquufYgkvOQXFU/view", "text": "[COLUMN 1]\n\nPOET'S CORNER.\n\nOn the Death of Lt. Col. BENJAMIN\nWILDING the 30th of Aug. 1780.\nBy a sincere Friend\n\nTHE truly good and generous heart,\nWill waive stern Censures rigid part,\nAnd like it's own virtue pleas'd to find\nAn honest soul has left a friend behind,\nWho humbly wishes to protect,\nHis memory from decay, then gratitude direct,\nMy simple Pen a secret I wish to tell\nWhen WILDING died a generous Mortal fell,\nSense and good humour, marked the friend I now deplore,\nHis loss to me, no second friend can e're restore.\nHis soul to heaven has wing'd it's flight,\nAn Angel crown'd in realms of everlasting light,\nUnconscious of the Woe his Death has wrought,\nClouded the Dawn of friendships Joy imbitter'd every thought,\nAdieu a long adieu dear worthy friend,\nTime may alleviate but never can rend,\nThe faithful record from my Breast,\nWhere thou with Life, with gratitude, and memory rest. B.\n\nA DRINKING SONG.\nI.\nI'M possest (thank my stars!) of the faithfullest friend\nThat e'er blest a mortal below:\nGaily smiling, my cares he disperses in wind,\nSuch joys does his converse bestow.\nII.\nIf my ill's in the body (tho' strange it may seem)\nHis approach gives me instant relief,\nIf I'm rack'd with the gout, or devour'd with the spleen,\nHe quickly can banish my grief.\nIII.\nUnreserv'd, frank and gen'rous, alike he's to all,\nAnd his aspect bespeaks him divine;\nWould you know who he is, sirs, he's here at my call;\nThe god Bacchus, his sire, nam'd him Wine.\n\nAn Epitaph written by a Husband on his Wife\nBEAUTY, love, and truth lie here;\nPassenger a moment stay,\nBreathe a sigh, or drop a tear\nO'er her much lamented clay.\n\" Blest the man whom such a Wife\nOn her snow-bleach'd bosom warms,\nWretched he, who mourns for life,\nAll her love, and all her charms.\nDeath thy darts are harmless now,\nHere unerring let them fly.\nWeak the terrors of thy brow\nTo the wretch who longs to die.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nBY private contract, a Large Lower-Room'd House situated at a place called Sultan Gunge near the Road side, consisting of one Hall, three Rooms, and a Verando, with a Number of sheds, or out Houses calculated for carpenters to work in and covered with tiles.\nN. B. For particulars please to enquire of Mr. John Clece at Patna.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any legal claims or demands on the Estate of the late\n\n[COLUMN 2]\n\nMr Francis Palmer who died at Bussorah the 13 of June last on his way to Europe, are desired to send in their respective demands, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their respective debts on or before the first Day of January next to Mr. George Gardner Executor of the Estate of the said Mr Francis Palmer, deceased.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any legal claims or Demands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew Hiernv'e deceased formerly interim Chief of the Danish settlement, at Fredericnagore in Bengal. and his surviving Widow, are hereby requested to send in their Respective claims and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. J. Borgen Judge of the inferior Court of Judicature at Tranquabar, and Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Mr. Andrew Hiernv'e deceased, on or before the Expiration of a Year and a Day, from this Date the 19th August 1780.\n\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar opposite Mr Guthries formerly Mr. Thomas Smiths, Europe Shop, is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at the rate of one Rupee eight Ans per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee ten Ans. retail, Course piece Goods, Cossimbaazar Bandanas, raw Silks &. All Gentlemen favouring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfaction.\n\nTo be LETT.\nTHAT large and commodious Garden-House, at present occupied by John Bristow Esq; and situated near the John Baazar, on a pleasant spot of Ground. For particulars please to enquire of Mr. Edward Tiretta.\n\nWANTED.\nTWO Gentlemen to assist in collecting of useful and entertaining matter for the Bengal Gazette. One must be capable of Writing essays, the other of a Poetical turn; such persons by directing a line or calling on Mr. HICKY, at the Printing-Office, will meet with encouragement equal to their abilities.\n\nTo be sold, by Private contract.\nBY Mr. J. Andrews at the Library, a small Quantity of Company's old Madeira at 16 R's per Dozen, Cyder and Porter, at 12 R's per Dozen.\n\nWANTED.\nA White Smith, and a Copper Smith each, must be a perfect Master of his Business. Inquire at the printing Office.\n\nWHEREAS.\nWILLIAM WRIGHT Steward, and Indented servant, to Captain John Sutton of the Duke of Portland, East Indiaman; has Eloped from his Master, and Robbed him, of several effects, to a considerable amount. This is to request. All\n\n[COLUMN 3]\n\nGentlemen, and others; not to harbour or detain, the said William Wright. And whoever will Apprehend the said William Wright, that he may be brought to Justice; shall receive a Reward of two Hundred Sicca Rupees.\n\nMr. OLDHAM.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the settlement that He continues as usual to bake Bread and all sorts of Sweet-cakes for breakfast, Also the best sort of Biscuit, fit for the use of Ladies, and Gentlemen who travel, by Land, or Sea. And sells Butter after the manner Mr. Le Gallais did, who shortly intends to quit business.\nHe hopes they will favour him with their commands, which will be thankfully rec'd.\n\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given that on Saturday the 30th of December next, the following articles will be sold by Public Auction on account of the Dutch East India Company.\nAt COSSIMBUZAR.\nA House situated in the city of Moorshedabad Distinguished by the name of Careemabaad formerly the Residence of the Company's Mint Masters,\nAt CHINSURA,\nA Pilot sloop named Bengaly on such conditions as will be mentioned at the sales.\nChiusura the 8 Nov'r. 1780.\n\nFOR PRIVATE SALE\nA Sixteen Oar'd Pinnace with Masts Yards. Sails, and Rigging compleat, in good Repair, and fit for immediate service. Enquire at the Printing-Office or of Mr. J. Prescott.\n\nTo the PUBLIC.\nIMPROVEMENTS.\nA Gentleman has by a Chimical research discovered a certain method of rendering Train Oil and other vitious Oils as pure and free from smell as the finest sallad Oil.\nPersons concerned in the Oil trade or others may derive very great advantages by means of this Discovry, and make a sure Fortune in a short time.\nThe Author will communicate the secret for a Pecuniary Consideration; or will enter into Partnership with any Person inclined to employ a sum of Money in this Lucrative Line which is totally free of risk and the return speedy. Direct to A. B. C. to the care of Mr. HICKY, the Printer.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any Legal Claims or Demands on the Estate of the late Lieut. Col. John Green, are desired to send in their respective demands, and all Persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their Respective debts on or before the 1st. Day of February next to Captain William Greene, Ensign William Golding, or David Cummings esq; Admistrators to the estate, Fort William 8th. Dec. 1780.\n\nTo be SOLD\nA FINE Coffre Boy that understands the Business of a Butler, Kismutdar and Cooking. Price four hundred Sicca Rupees. Any Gentleman wanting such a Servant, may see him, and be informed of further particulars by applying to the printer.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First; and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-12-23", "date": "1780-12-23", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-12-23/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17_Qvp5qstLo0sbKysdApLgzIoqK_1QJL/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None,\n\nFrom Saturday December 16th to Saturday December, 23d 1780. No. [XLVIII]\n\n[Column 1]\n\nNews Extraordinary from the Cricket Club.\nTHE Gentlemen of the Calcutta cricket Club are getting themselves into Wind, and preparing to take the Field, for a very active Campaign.—But as Prior observes.\nThe strength of every other member, depends upon the Belly, timber. \"They are laying in a Capital stock of that necessary Amunition Fed Beef, and Claret, allowing no other intervals, but the short time required for its concoction.—Many of the Club are so indefatigable as to Work double. Tides, at this agreeable, tho' fatiguing operation.\nMonsieur Class has the care of their MASTICATORS, and to Examine them every Morning to see they are sharp, and in proper order; And the Doctors ** and ****** are to hold themselves ready with LANCETS, and CATHARTICS, being retained by the Club in case any of the worthy Members should be suddenly attacked with a plethory.\nN. B. A Reinforcement of OYSTERS is daily expected at Nichols's Tavern to co-operate with the BEEF.\n\nYe Gods what havock does ambition make.\nTHE Ambition of a certain Theatric Manager, who after playing a variety of parts, with universal applause, has been seiz'd with the strange infatuation of making his appearance in the character of a Printers Devil.—This is likely to prove the destruction of Dramatic amusements in Calcutta, having already depriv'd the Theatre of its first Performer S——D—— Esq;—who without doubt may be stiled in Tragedy.—The Barry of the East.\nWeep Oh! Melpomene! for justly may be applied, the words of his beloved Shakespear, take him for all in all,—\" We ne'er shall look upon his like again.\nA Monody is preparing on this melancholy occasion by the Author of the Prologue, spoke at the last Play.\n\nThe Printer's Soliloque.—A Parody of HAMLETS SOLILOQUI.\nTO Print——or not to Print—— that is the Question. Whether it is nobler for a man to suffer the threats and anger of the S——p——e C——n——L or to defy them and the B——d of C—m——e, and by opposing tease them!— But to stop to Print——no more—— and by that stept to end all quabbles, and the thousand cursed plagues a Printer's Heir to——'tis a consumation by cowards to be wished. To cease to print my Gazette is perchance to starve----startling thought for in that Idle state what cares may come when I have printed off my last Gazette, must give us pause——There's the respect that makes the Bengali Gazette so long lived. For who wou'd bear the insults of the Time, the C——n——les frown, and D—es contumely——The Pangs of weekly toil sorting Types.—laws array, the damn'd Post Office, and the spurns a patient Printer of the unworthy takes, when he himself might his quietus make by breaking up his Press,—Who wou'd bow, and cringe, and fawne obsequious at a Great Man's Breakfast, but that the dread of this same cursed starving, that land of Famine from whose fell Grips no Victim e'er returns,—— Puzzels the will, and makes the Printer bear his present ills, and induces him to continue to Print his Original Bengal Gazette than fly to projects that he knows not yet.— Thus Famine doth make Cowards of us all, And thus the boldest son of Resolution—is sick lied o'er by such pale Starving thoughts, and Bengal Gazettes of great wit and spirit without Roast Beef and Claret, die away and loose their Circulation.\n\n[Column 2]\n\nThe Cranny's arrival in Bengal.\nA Parody of the well known Song, Welcome, Welcome. Brother Debtor.\nI.\nWELCOME, welcome, brother Cranny,\nTo this hot but jolly place,\nWhere no Guardian, Aunt, or Granny.\nCan intrude their frigid face.\nII.\nBut my bucks when first a stranger,\nYour Sarcar damn'd tricks will play,\nThe Rupees will be in danger.\nYou'll be stript that knave to pay.\nIII.\nWe submit to no confinement,\nKeep it up boy here is Life\nStore of Nautch girls most delightful.\nHere no Cranny wants a Wife.\nIV.\nFree like birds escaped from prison,\nWhen first landed from the Sea\nKings, and sober fools of reason\nKnown not half such joys as we.—\nV.\nDrink and wench like Alexander,\nDrive our Naggs and laugh at fate\nOver Assia thus we squander,\nBut beware the Prison gate.\n\nLIBERTY destroyed by CORRUPTION.\nTHE Roman virtue and the Roman liberty expired together; Tyranny and corruption came upon them, almost hand in hand. Pliny informed Trajan, that all his predecessors, except Nerva, and one or two more, studied how to debauch their people, and how to banish all virtues, by introducing all vices. Monsieur Bayle tells us of a great traveller, who being rallied upon his rambling disposition, answered, that he would cease travelling, as soon as he could find a country where power and credit were in the hands of honest men, and where preferments went by merit. Upon this declaration, one of the company replied, \"Nay then, you will infallibly die travelling.\"\nWhere bribery is practised, it is a thousand to one but mischief is intended; and the more bribery, the more mischief. This ought therefore to be perpetually in the mind of every honest Englishman, because, where corruption and public crimes are not carefully opposed, and severely punished, neither liberty nor security can possibly subsist. The constitution, indeed, which has existed among us for more than seven centuries, resulted from those free and honest dispositions which inspired our Saxon ancestors with valour in the field, and probity in the cabinet: It was built on the noblest foundation, the happiness of the community. It has received many violent shocks, but it still discovers its primitive strength: what open force however could not storm, private artifice has almost by sap effected: for our liberty is little more than nominal—we are the vassals of corruption: we are bought and sold at pleasure; we are chiefly conducive to our own destruction.\nCicero talking of the Roman senate, then awed by power or governed by avarice, says, \"Aut assentiendum est nulla cum gravitate paucis, aut frustra dissentiendum: that is, they must either basely vote with Crassus and Cæsar, or vote against them to no purpose. These great men did not seek power, or use it in order to do good to their country, which is the true end of power, but to aggrandize themselves, which is the abuse of it, and it is to be observed, that where Government degenerates into jobbing, it soon runs into tyranny; and hastens to its dissolution.\n\nS I R,\nI Have been long a silent spectator of your very unmerited treatment from your rivals in Printing, and cannot resist the impulse I feel in taken up——my Pen in defence of the oppress'd who are over power'd by numbers——give me leave to tell you, your conduct hitherto must ever gain you esteem with all good and impartial Men, and that you have been particularly assiduous in bringing your paper to a degree of perfection, shows itself conspicuously in every Paper that has yet made its appearance in public.\nI have been repeatedly surprized that from such trifling incidents, and so few correspondents, (that you could have had) you have so agreeably amused the Public by producing such pretty little Sketches of history, curious Anecdotes, sublime poetry &c. &c.— The growing success of your Gazette (till the opposition of your Antagonists) cannot\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-12-23/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17_Qvp5qstLo0sbKysdApLgzIoqK_1QJL/view", "text": "be attributed to any thing but your own ingenuity, and in supporting it with becoming spirit.----It was evident to every Reader, (at least to me) that each Paper improved upon the preceeding one, and I make no doubt in time it would have equal'd many of our daily Papers at home.----Chaun est evrier de sa fortune.----Do not then let your Fabric be shaken'd by so weak a shock, their efforts to stop your career will prove abortive and sink within itself, no greater instance of it, can be shewn than the specimen of their India Gazette; our expectations woun'd to the highest pitch every one impatient for a sight of the new Paper, when it appeared, it proved a mere nothing in fact a collection of Advertisements; believe me you lost nothing by the comparrison, but on the contrary it gain'd applause by the other defects. Persevere with spirit as you began, in a cause like this, your Friends will exert themselves in helping you to surmount all difficulties, where is freedom if not found in the English Press? let them Print and compile, you have abilities to do the same (tho' you have not a Theatrical turn, to repeat the borrowed language of an half starved Author,) and tho' your emoluments may not be so considerable as they formerly were yet you may regain them by persisting. If you once droop, it is all over with you, you'll give your enemies an opportunity of exulting, and your situation will then be truly pitayable indeed. I find no diminution, no falling off yet in your Gazette, go on sir, and depend you'll rise superior, and the opposition you have met with, will prove as a foil to add greater lustre to your encreasing merit as an Editor.\n\nI am Sir,\nYour well wisher\nDecember 18 1780. A. B.\n\nIf you think proper to Print this, you have my permission, and Perhaps I shall continue my correspondance on another subject.\n\nExtract of a letter from Midnapore September 24th 1780.\n\nTHE following enormity was lately attempted to be committed at this place. A Shoemaker having conceived a violent passion for the Wife of a Tobacco seller, his Neighbour, had tried every mode of persuasion to bind her to his will, but finding them all in vain, He repaired with the knife of his profession in his hand, one morning very early, to her house, when he knew the Husband would be absent, and with bloody imprecations declared he would stick it into her if she did not immediately comply with his desires. The poor creature terrified to death at the Man's appearance and Menaces, resigned herself entirely to her fears. and called aloud for help, which it is probable she would not have received in time to prevent the intended mischief, if by the most fortunate accident a humane Gentleman, who has a hand and heart always ready for the service of the fair, had not heard her cries as he was going out on a foraging party, and ran to her relief, which he effected. He secured the Man in his own Main Guard, for further examination, and was so well pleased with the defence made by the Woman in preservation of her virtue, that besides making her a handsome pecuniary present, He has taken her into his own service, and employs no other person in that way.\n\nYour constant Reader,\nA New Correspondent.\n\nMr. HICKY,\n\nWHEN your opponent Mr. R--published his proposals for printing a new Gazette, wretchedly written as they were. I\n\nhad great expectations that Calcutta would have been favoured with something exceedingly clever, if not masterly, these expectations were founded on a slight knowledge of the Author and his industry to be thought a Man of abilities. His proposals spoke little for him; the language bad, the Sentences incorrect and his Words so unhappily chosen that it was a Perfect impression of disconsonant Jargon. However an Author on his first advance, should not be too nicely criticised on, indeed every person reads a new introduction with charity and mercy, but surely Mr. HICKY when a Man has had Law and every allowance given him for diffidence and modesty (on which Mr. R-- I believe has not any claims) He ought to rub off his sterility, and appear without any Disk, instead of which we see this Man who cannot write two lines of English, attempt to criticise and correct, and then He tells us Delicacy forbids his publishing the original, but I will leave the World to judge, which of the two pieces convey the most indecency, your impromptu or his maiden conceit, in fact I have waited patiently expecting every paper would improve, but unfortunately for this Man, notwithstanding all the assistance He has had given him together with his own Laborious and studyed Diction, his paper is the most costive and unpleasing production that ever appeared in Print, His doctrine of Ethecs is most abominably bad and much better calculated for the Precincts of Philadelphia than the polite Inhabitants of Calcutta.\n\nI have only to remark that Mr. R-- would be much more in his own sphere at a Salt pan, than He ever possibly can be at a Printing Press.\n\nTHETIS.\n\nCALCUTTA.\n\nTHE Garrison of Vellour being entirely composed of our own troops, Hyder has laid aside his projected scheme of besieging that place, and we hear that He is gone against Wandewash, where there are four companies of Sepoys. Hyder has posted some Horse to the Northward of Pulicat which renders the communication between the Sircars and Madras Rather difficult.\n\nWe hear that the Mahrattas are assembling a Few Coss on this side of the Cuttock,----they say that they will immediately march towards Bengal, but we understand that they are making all those preparations purposely to keep up a specious apperance of supporting the Poonah Government,\n\nYesterday the sum of 20,000 S. R's was run for on Calcutta Course by Mr. Princip's Horse Tryal, against Mr. Adair's Chesnut horse Gimcrack, Tryal won by a very considerable distance.\n\nThe subscription races we are informed will begin the tenth of next month, but the Names of the horses, or the number We cannot yet ascertain.\n\nThere is News from the Coast, touching the Bengal detachment, Capt. Harvey, and two others spiritedly refused to do duty under col. Owen, as being inferior in Rank to them. they were in consequence ordered in Arrest.----Major Briton 'tis said has submitted to be commanded by a Young (if at all a) captain.\n\nThe Danish ship the Hope capt. Sodberge, dropt down from Serampore the 14th, and will proceed to Europe very shortly.\n\nThe Passengers are Major Lewis Grant, his Lady, and children. Mrs. Wood the Lady of R. W. Wood Esq; salt Agent, and her Family.\n\nThere will be no other Passengers.\n\nF. Le'Gallais Esq; formerly Master of the Tavern and Hotal in Calcutta, but since\n\na considerable Wine Merchant, has [taken?] the whole of the Great Cabin of the [ILL] Danish Indiaman Captain Kroger.\n\nThe following extract from the life and [death?] of that great lawyer and good Man [Sir?] Mathew Hale, written by the Lord [Bishop?] of Salisbury. annexed to, and published [with?] his divine and moral contemplations, is [shewn?] why the Notice and imitation of every [one?] and particularly of those whose station [is?] more exalted, and enjoy places of great [trust?] and confidence under the government, [for the?] advancement of its happiness and glory, [and the?] welfare and prosperity of its people.\n\nThings necessary to be continually had in Remembrance,\n\n1. THAT in the administration of Justice, I am entrusted for GOD, the King and my country. and therefore,\n\n2. That it be done; 1, uprightly; 2, deliberately; 3, resolutely.\n\n3. That I rest not on my own understanding or strength, but implore and rest upon the direction and strength of God.\n\n4. That in the execution of Justice, I carefully lay aside my own passions, and not give way to them, however provoked.\n\n5. That I be wholly intent upon the business I am about, remitting all other cares and thoughts as unseasonable and interruptions.\n\n6. That I suffer not myself to be prepossessed with any Judgement at all, till the whole business and both parties be heard.\n\n7. That I never engage myself in the beginning of any cause, but reserve myself unprejudiced till the whole be heard.\n\n8. That in business capital, though my nature prompt me to pity, yet to consider, that there is also a pity due to the country.\n\n9, That I be not too rigid in matters purely conscientious, where all the harm is diversity of Judgement.\n\n10. That I be not biassed with compassion to the poor, or favour to the rich, in point of Justice.\n\n11. That popular, or court applause, or distaste, have no influence into any thing I do in point of distribution of Justice.\n\n12. Not to be solicitous what men will say or think, so long as I keep myself exactly according to the rule of Justice.\n\n13. If in criminals it be a measuring cast, to incline to mercy and acquittal.\n\n14. In criminals that consist merely in words, when no more harm ensues, moderation is no injustice.\n\n15. In criminals of Blood, if the fact be evident, severity is Justice,\n\n16. To abhor all private solicitations, of what kind soever, and by whom soever, in matters depending.\n\n17. To charge my servants, 1, not to interpose in any business whatsoever; 2, not to take more than their own fees, 3, not to give any undue precedence to causes; 4, not to recommend council.\n\n18. To be short and sparing at meals, that I may be the fitter for business.\n\nSuch were the rules of conduct which this best of men, both in his public station as a Judge, and in his private as a Man, strictly observed, and as steadily adhered to. Possessed of every endowment which the liberal hand of nature could bestow, He thought it a duty incumbent on him to improve them, not for the advancement of his private interest, and to swell his ambition, but for the honour of GOD, the glory of his Sovereign, and the welfare of his country.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-12-23/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17_Qvp5qstLo0sbKysdApLgzIoqK_1QJL/view", "text": "For the Original, Bengal Gazette.\nMr Smith drawing Mrs. ——'s picture.\nARTIST, tho' wond'rous great We own thy skill,\nYet here thy pains can never reach thy Will:\nTo express the fulness of her charms, too faint\nThy Art and Colours are, She's Beauty beyond Paint. TRIM.\n\nSIR,\nIf the inclosed Manuscript, is not too late, and worth your inserting by publishing it in your next saturdays paper you will oblige your obedient Humble,\nServant.\nEpitaph on a Friend,\nKill'd by a Sky Rocket,\nHERE in peace doth lye\nThe Body of Thomas Tye,\nWho was killed by\nThe fall of a Sky\nRocket in his eye,\nAnno Domini\nOne thousand 700 and Seventy.\nPORTLAND.\n\nDECENT BEHAVIOUR at CHURCH\nRecommended from scripture Authorities\nWhen e're th' attend ween bell for service rings,\nTo the solemn audience of the king of kings.\nTo church with aweful decency appear,\nFor 'tis irreverence the house of prayer,\nWhere christ has promis'd us too meet and grant\nThe suit of every humble supplicant.\nThen dare do nothing that is light or vain,\nTo pay the Lord and his celestial train,\nFor God (tho' infinite, he's every where)\nCommands his angels more immediate there.\nWho most invisible attends to see\nOur saints deportment to his Majesty.\nTherefore you break th' apostles decent rules,\nAnd offer but the sacrifice fo fools\nWhen in your saviour your devotion rouse,\nTo keep his day and reverence in his house.\nFor more precise instructions if you looke,\nObserve the directions of your prayer book,\nWhich, when to kneel, or standing, is most fit,\nYou'll find, and custom only when to sit.\nKneel when you pray, at creed and praises stand,\nIs common fitting, breaks thro' no command.\nAlways respond, with heart and voice, and then,\nConclude each prayer with a devout Amen.\nWhen any portion of the scripture's read,\nMake that a rule by which your lives to lead.\nFor grace and life are in the scriptures found,\nAnd sermons only as they those expound.\nThen every where a due attention keep,\n'Tis rude to laugh or talk, to walk or sleep,\nWhoever behaves not at devotion well,\nIs going backwards to an infidel.\nShewing want of true religious sense.\nInsulting God, and giving men offence.\nFor scoffers we've been told there would be some—\nBut woe to those by whom offences come\nWho are our modern wits, my friend replies,\nCan want of manners claim the name of wise?\nLet such remember, ere they wits commence\nThat want of decency is want of sense,\nTo use St. Paul's a convertible phrase,\nThat want of decency is want of grace,\nLet those who rudely at his court appear,\nAttend——our God is a consuming fire\nTo you who steer to Heaven your courses, right,\nWhose sense and wit in decency unite.\nYou (when the Lord shall with his angels come\nTo pass on all the irreverfal doom)\nFor your just deeds of piety and love,\nShall shine for ever like the stars above.\n\"A verse may find him who a sermon flies,\n\"And turn delight unto a sacrifice.\"\n\nTo the LADIES.\n\"With beauty sorre'd and all the graces,\nWhen others envious hide their faces!\nLike Cats by night the Mouse to snap\nOr catch the —— in the trap.\nCLAUDERO.\n\nExtempore on seeing Mr. W——n in the stand of the Races.\n\"Knock 'em down by the Hammer,\nA very good job,\nTo finish it of in a trice,\nTrust me for the Women!\nSir Robert has said\nThat every Man has his price.\nCHUTAH IMPROMPTU.\n\nTo be continued.\nTO LETT.\nA House in the Loll Baazar belonging to Mr. Henry Grant, for further particulars please to apply to the proprietor,\nCalcutta 23d. Dec. 1780.\n\nWANTED.\nA COFFRE Slave Boy any person desirous of disposing of such a Boy, and can warrant him a faithful and honest Servant, will please to apply to the Printer.\n\nWHEREAS.\nWILLIAM WRIGHT Steward, and Indented servant, to Captain John Sutton of the Duke of Portland, East Indiaman; has Eloped from his Master, and Robbed him, of several effects, to a considerable amount. This is to request. All Gentlemen, and others; not to harbour or detain, the said William Wright. And whoever will Apprehend the said William Wright, that he may be brought to justice; shall receive a Reward of two Hundred Sicca Rupees.\n\nTO MERCHANT'S\nABout the middle of January will sail for Madras the Ship CRESPIGNY. (late the Bazile) Any Person wanting to send Bale or light Goods. may be accommodated with Freight on the usual terms by applying to Mr. Samuel Clark at his House opposite the Police Office in the China-baazar, Owner of said Ship.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any legal claims or demands on the Estate of the late Mr Francis Palmer who died at Bussorah the 13 of June last on his way to Europe, are desired to send in their respective demands, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their respective debts on or before the first Day of January next to Mr. George Gardner Executor of the Estate of the said Mr Francis Palmer, deceased\n\nTo be SOLD.\nBY private contract, a Large Lower-Room'd House situated at a place called Sultan Gunge near the Road side, consisting of one Hall, three Rooms, and a Verando, with a Number of sheds, or out Houses calculated for carpenter's to work in and covered with tiles.\nN. B. For particulars please to enquire of Mr. John Clees at Patna.\n\nMr. OLDHAM.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies, and Gentlemen of the settlement, that He continues as usual to bake Bread and all sorts of Sweet-cakes for breakfast, Also the best sort of Biscuit, fit for the use of Ladies, and Gentlemen who travel, by Land, or Sea. And sells Butter after the manner Mr. Le Gallais did, who shortly intends to quit business.\nHe hopes they will favour him with their commands, which will be thankfully rec'd.\n\nTo the PUBLIC.\nIMPROVEMENTS.\nA Gentleman has by a Chimical re-search discovered a certain method of rendering Train Oil and other vitious Oils as pure and free from smell as the finest sallad Oil. Persons concerned in the Oil trade or others may derive very great advantages by means of this Discovry, and make a sure Fortune in a short time.\nThe Author will communicate the secret for a Pecuniary Consideration; or will enter into Partnership with any Person inclined to employ a sum of Money in this Lucrative Line which is totally free of risk and the return speady. Direct to A. B. C. to the care of Mr. HICKY, the Printer.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any Legal Claims or Demands on the Estate of the late Lieut. Col. John Green, are desired to send in their respective demands, and all Persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their Respective debts on or before the 1st. Day of February next to Captain William Greene, Ensign William Golding, or David Cummings esq; Admistrators to the estate. Fort William 8th. Dec. 1780.\n\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar opposite Mr Guthries formerly Mr. Thomas Smiths, Europe Shop, is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at the rate of one Rupee eight Ans per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee ten Ans. retail, Course piece Goods, Cossimbaazar Bandanas, raw Silks &. All Gentlemen favouring Mr. Harvey with their Commands. may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satifaction.\n\nACKNOWLEDGMENTS TO OUR CORRESPONDANTS.\nLOTHARIO's letter and poetry is received but is not fit for insertion; nor will any thing ever be inserted in the Bengal Gazette that can possibly give offence to the Ladies.\nUnder consideracion——I. L. Z.——Aristophanes, ——Cranny, ——Wizard, Amigo, ——Grampus, ——B. L.——Mungo, ——C. D. Cadwaller, ——Old Indian, ——and Sambo. ——There is also a few more which is mislaid but will be look'd for Nimrods poetry is received but is come too late for insertion this Week.\n\nADVERTISEMENT.\nA Weekly essay intitled the TICKLER, will shortly make its appearance in this Paper, intended as an Apology for a Breakfast to the Monitor.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-12-23/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17_Qvp5qstLo0sbKysdApLgzIoqK_1QJL/view", "text": "POET's CORNER.\n\nODE to content by Lt M-----k, an Officer from the Coast.\n\nCALM content most welcome guest\nChoicest inmate of the Breast\nBy lusty temperance begot,\nOn Innocence, in homely cot,\nCome, sweet Nymph, and bring along,\nJocund Health and chearful song.\nFar be sordid thirst of Gain,\nAnd ambitions lure restrain;\nLead me thro' the vale of life,\nSmoothe, serene, and free from strife,\nWhatsoe'er my station be,\nMiddle, high, or low degree;\nThou canst ev'ry wish appease\nAnd make each condition please,\nThou canst chear the Pris'ner's breast,\nAnd make the crippled Beggar blest,\nWithout thy presence, what can art,\nOr nature's choicest Gifts impart,\nWhat can all the world afford,\nIf thou fly the needy Lord?\nMacedonia's Hero sigh'd,\nWith the World unsatisfy'd\nAnd content might love to dwell,\nIn the Cynic's gloomy cell.\nThee Gay Health, I next address,\nCause alike of Chearfulness;\nHealth I mean to flesh confin'd,\nFor content is health of Mind.\nAnd yet by sympathy she shares,\nAll the ills the body bears,\nAnd her noblest Gifts are made,\nStill more nobler by thy aid,\nSure the Stoicks boast in vain,\nMind serene in racking pain,\nSong to Thee I next begin,\nCertain sign of peace within,\nNot the annual Song I mean,\nSung at Court to King or queen,\nNor the loose Italian air,\nSung by Eunuchs to the Fair,\nNor the vile and venal Squall,\nMade by Harlots at Vauxhall.\nNor the hoarse tumulutous shout,\nRoar'd at City Feasts about,\nBut the Offspring of the Breast,\nWhich content and health have bless'd,\nSuch is the rough Woodman's lay,\nAt the near approach of Day;\nOr when labor hap'ly ends,\nHomeward chearfully he tends,\nSisters bright and virgins fair,\nFrequent to my Hut repair,\nOr if vice be far away,\nDeign! o Deign! thro' life to Stay,\nThen let the Tyrant bare his arm,\nAnd ransack Hell to do me harm,\nBring envy, hatred, malice spite,\nEach sculking elf that shuns the light,\nTroops Belial only shou'd command,\nAnd proudly domineering stand.\nLet all I reckon dear beside,\nAn honest and a virtuous pride,\nSo sake me, I can still defy,\nThe Tyrants threats and dare to die,\n\n++++++++++++++++\n\nOn the Seduction of VIRGINS, and of married Women, from the \"DISTRACTED LOVER,\" A Poem.\n\nAND you with pamper'd pride and pomp elate,\nWhose birth and wealth alone proclaim you great\nIf humbler blessings humbler minds enjoy,\nOh triumph not that little to destroy!\nNor think that wit and eloquence were given\nTo banish peace from earth, and spurn at heav'n,\nOh! if thou bear'st a father's, husband's name;\n\nIf soft humanity e'er still thy claim;\nMark the sad mother--hear her wailings wild;\nShe beats her breast, and mourns her darling child,\nLur'd from her humble hearth, and fond embrace,\nA slave to lust obscene and riot base;\nDoom'd in disease and guilt to waste her bloom,\nThen sink with want and anguish to her tomb!\nBut who is He, whose eye-balls wildly roll,\nAnd speak the mighty horrours of his soul,\nSee in his arms his infants fondly press'd;\nAnd now he drops a tear, and spurns them from his Breast.\nDear innocents! whom once I lov'd as mine,\nCease your gay sports, nor round me smiling twine;\nMourn not your much lov'd mother's long delay,\nNor ask what keeps her ling'ring steps away;\nO never may your peaceful bosoms know\nThe plaintive story of your father's woe!\nCurs'd be the wretch, whose wealth and winning art,\nTore your lov'd mother from my bleeding heart;\nAnd curs'd that greatness which its power employs\nTo poison all the springs of social joys!\n\nXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX\n\nL I N E S.\n\nWritten on a window in Nottingham Castle. By an unfortunate young LADY.\n\nYE Gods! if innocence deserves your care,\nWhy have you made it fatal to be fair?\nFalse Man the ruin of our sex was born,\nHis prey the beauteous---and the rest his scorn;\nAlike unfortunate! whose fate is such,\nWe please too little--or we charm too much!\nMARIA.\n\nTo the Public in General.\n\nMR. SCHULTZ, is sorry that the great losses he has met with on account of Gentlemen and others being suddenly ordered from the Colony to different destinations has laid him under the indispensible necessity of selling for the future for ready money only.\n\nMr. SCHULTZ.\n\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta, and particularly those going to leave the Country, that he will give the best price ready money for such old fashion'd Jewels as they may not chuse to keep, in order to break them up to make use of the Diamonds in the way of his business.\n\nSIRAMPORE TAVERN.\n\nCHARLES MATON having taken the House near the Water side, lately occupied by Major Briton, and fitted up the same as a Tavern, and Hotel, Respectfully acquaints the Gentlemen of Calcutta, that they may depend on every possible accommodation, good Provisions, and the best of Liquors, Beds also may be had, and Boarding, on Reasonable terms.\nN. B. A very good Billiard Table, and skittle Ground.\nMrs. Maton makes up all sorts of Milenary in the neatest manner.\n\nTo be sold, by Private contract.\n\nBY Mr. J. Andrews at the Library, a small Quantity of Company's old Madeira at 16 R's per Dozen, Cyder and Porter, at 12 R's per Dozen.\n\nW A N T E D.\n\nA White Smith, and a Copper each, must be a perfect Master Business. Inquire at the printing\n\nTo be L E T T.\n\nTHAT large and commodious House, at present occupied Bristow Esq; and situated near Baazar, on a pleasant spot of Grou particulars please to enquire of Mr Tiretta.\n\nMrs. M A N N.\n\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the Settlement has moved to a house at the ba bord of Trade, and have got the Goods for Sale viz.\nMilinary, China and Glass Thread Sattins, plain Striped and fine Doosutties and Doosutties towe ras and pultah Chintz, Izaries f Gorgets, Ink Stands, Europe Tongues, europe Groats in Jars Cheese, and Kismases.\nN. B. A pair of large Mahogane ing tables a Mahogany Beareau, B Cotts of all Sizes, and sundry oto cles.\n\nALL PERSONS.\n\nWHO have any legal claim mands on the Estate of Capt. Ant'y. Belshes, are desire in their respective demands, and a indebted to the said Estate are desire their respective Debts on or before Day of February next to Mr. Joh or Mr. Philip Delisle Executors.\n\nW A N T E D.\n\nTWO Gentlemen to assist in of useful and entertaining the Bengal Gazette. One must b of Writing essays, the other of a turn; such persons by directing calling on Mr. HICKY, at the Office, will meet with encouragem to their abilities.\n\nN O T I C E.\n\nALL Persons who have any mands on the Estate of the la James Goldfrap, are desired to send respective claims; and all persons to the said estate, are desired to several debts, on or before the firs January next to Mr. George Attorney to Colonel Gilbert Ironfi ministrator to the Estate of the sa James Goldfrap, deceased.\nCalcutta, Dec. 13\n\nN O T I C E.\n\nIS hereby given that on Satur 30th of December next, t lowing articles will be sold by Auction on account of the Duti India Company.\nAt COSSIMBUZAR.\nA House situated in the Moorshedabad Distinguished name of Careemabaad forme Residence of the Company's Masters,\nAt CHINSURA,\nA Pilot sloop named Beng such conditions as will be ment the sales.\nChiusura the 8 Nov'r.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER, to the Hon. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1780-12-30", "date": "1780-12-30", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-12-30/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17WSNrAKMbi2h38SfqMQ-_ewwq14VkRT5/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None,\n\nFrom Saturday December 23d to Saturday December, 30th 1780. No. [XLIX]\n\nADVERTISEMENT.\nTHE Managers of the Theatre having generously offer'd to give a Benefit to Mr. SOUBISE, toward the completion of his Manege. Mr. SOUBISE appear on that night in the Character of Othello. And afterwards perform the part of Mungo in the entertainment. Mon. B----vere is preparing a new Dance, which, in compliment to the occasion, is to be called the African Fandango.---- The part of Iago will be attempted by the Author of the Monitor, and desdemona by Mr. ----, a gentleman of the doubtful Gender.\n\nADVERTISEMENT.\nA Weekly essay intitled the TICKLER. will shortly make its appearance in this Paper, intended as an Apology for a Postscript to the Monitor.\n\nIntelligence Extraordinary.\nBY the accidental discharge of one of the stern chace Guns of the Defiance Fire-ship, Commodore Hicky, riding by single Anchor off the New Gaut, and swinging to the tide, a SHOT went thro, the THEATRE---- by which the Pitt and Boxes were laid together---- The Scenary shatter'd, and the Stage (from the violence of the shock) so totally deranged as to render it extreamly dangerous to be trod in future, by any Gentleman in who wishes to sleep in whole skin. At the time this accident happened, Barnaby Grizzle.----Peter Nimmock Esq; and little Turban Cantalino (from Chinsura) were in grand Consultation, in the Green Room,----on the case of Simon Lounger Esq;---- and Straining hard to Compose a MONITOR, for the next weeks Gazette, but their Costiveness was, effectually relieved by the fright occasioned thro the sudden Explosion, which had the much wished for Effect, of bringing them all three to stool.----They left the MONITOR unfinished, and all took shelter in the Necessaric Sh----te Conna!\n\nADVERTISEMENT.\nIn the Press, and speedily will be published the birth, parentage, and Education. Character and behaviour, of that Amiable Ingenious Gentleman Mr. Peter Nimmock the Editor of the spurious performance now manufacturing at the new Printing Godown.\nThis Gentleman very early in life made his appearance at the Theatre in Smock-alley Dublin, where he play'd the part of Filch in the Beggars Opera with uncommon applause, Nature having given him every advantage from his figure.\nHe afterwards quitted the sock and Buskin, and became one of the society of Peo-\n\nple call'd QUAKERS to which Religious sect he was a peculiar Ornament, but being at length weary of the broad brim and starched band, He transported himself, as an Adventurer to the regions of Bengal. The next religion he assumed was that of a Deputy Salt agent to a learned Member of the Board of Trade, being of a Volatile disposition, and the Jungles not agreeing with the Delicacy of a battered constitution, he repair'd to the Capital, and the character we now find him exhibiting in (for the love of variety only) is that of a PRINTERS DEVIL, and Assistant Candle Snuffer to Barnaby Grizzle Esq; Comedian and Carpenter.\n\nNews from MADRAS.\nTHE latest advices mention that Col. Ross Lang, in Marching from Vellore, to the relief of Arcot, fell in on his return, a few days after it was taken, with a very large Body of Hyders Army, consisting of 20,000 Cavalry, besides Infantry and Artillery. The force under Col Lang consisted of about 5000 sepoys, 800 Europeans, and ten pieces of Field Artillery. The Col. with coolness and intrepidity ordered his Men to reserve their fire till they came up close to Hyder's Troops, who were galloping down upon them, intending to cut of their retreat to Vellore. By this cool arrangement, they gave Hyder such a reception, that his Army was totally routed and thrown into confusion, and 6,000 Kill'd upon the spot, and a precipitate and gen'l flight, saved the remainder. The loss on the side of the English is very inconsiderable. From this intelligence we may shortly expect to hear that Arcot is recover'd\n\nCALCUTTA.\nIntelligence from the Christmas ball.\nMONDAY Last being Christmas day, the Morning was usher'd in with firing of Guns. A breakfast was given by the Hon'ble the Governor General at the Court house, and at noon a most sumptuous dinner at which there were present many persons of Distinction, several Royal salutes were fir'd from the Grand battery at the Loll diggy, every one of which was wash'd down with Lumba Piallahs of Loll shrub, and the evening concluded with a ball, cheer'd and enlivened by the grand illumination and an excellent band of Music. The Ball was honoured mith the company of many amiable British Ladies, and the Lustre of their natural beauty, out rivalled the brilliancy of their Diamonds, and render'd them useless.\nAmong those of the first fashion, and figure who made their appearance on Monday evening, nothing could exceed the elegance of Stephen Bagshaw Esq; who was alllow'd by all the Ladies to be the best dress'd personage in the Room. This reminds us of the compliment paid to that\n\nGentleman, by the late Lady Ann Monson who frequently declared, that of all her acquaintance, he was best vers'd in the Bon ton.\nCaptain Macfarlane made a very grand appearance, He was dress'd in his Uniform as regulating Captain Commandant, of the Feringies.\nThe Minuets of certain Macaronies, and the figure Dances of some young Latitats lately imported, were greatly admir'd by the Ladies, for the variety of pleasing movements and Expressive attitudes displayed. Some of the Gentlemen had not equal Justice done them by their dancing Masters, and seemed to stand in need of a finishing stroke from Mons. Belvere, particularly a certain Artillery Officer, who compleatly Mimicked Mr. Dallas, in his admir'd Mock Minuet, in Lethe.\nThe Ladies were all Elegant and Lovely, and it is universally allow'd that Calcutta never was decorated by so many fine Women, as at present: This surely must animate the choice spirits of Bengal, for \"When Beauties are the prize, what mortals fears dying?\"\nThe learned Editors of the Monitor did not make their appearance at the Ball, being it is supposed very gloomy and cross-sick, at the success of the Original Bengal Gazette.\nMr. C---- the Attorney, not being accustomed to wear a Sword, it got between his Legs, in endeavouring to disentangle it he lost his Equilibrium.----by which catastrophe he was so unfortunate as to drop a Letter out of his pocket (signed Veritas) and address'd to Mr. Hicky.----which appears to contain nothing but lies of his own invention, approved of at foot, by the hand writing of Sir Barnaby Grizzle of the Theatre.---- We are sorry to inform the Public that he is not likely to recover this fall, for some time,\nThe Dinner and supper blended all the profusion and variety of a Lord Mayors Feast, with the superb elegance ofthe Royal entertainments at St. James's.\nMess. Nicholls and Creighton were appointed clerks of the Kitchen on this Occasion, and the Hon'ble G---- G---- was pleased to confer the honor of Knighthood, on Edward T----t-a esq; for having entertained the company with Le Veritable Minuet ala marechal.\nThe spirit of the Inhabitants of Calcutta, seems at length rouzed, and two Privateers of force are equiping to cruize against the enemy.----to protect Trade; and do Sir E----d H----h----s duty in the Bay. A pretty high impost is laid on Trade toward defraying these Charges, altho' the Trade of Calcutta is already Burthened with an unnatural Stoppage of 6 per. cent. which with the EXORBITANT and shamefull Premium that the Insurance C----y Tax the Honest Merchants with, amounts\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-12-30/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17WSNrAKMbi2h38SfqMQ-_ewwq14VkRT5/view", "text": "almost to a PROHIBITARY EMBARGO on Industry and Commerce merely for the scandalous purpose of enriching a few individuals.\n\nSuch is the outrag regulating system of Commerce and Privateering in this country. ——— while Liverpool Bristol, Glasgow, Leith, and every petty Sea port in England, have exerted the boldest Efforts to distress and destroy the the common Enemy since the War commenc'd. ——— The great and Opulent in this Country are actuat'd solely by the most groveling principles of selfishness, and insatiable Lust of Money, disregarding Honour, Country, or a single liberal and Patriotic Consideration.\n\nOh! Ye Spirits of Honest Watson, KILLPATRICK, Knox, Lawrence, Clive, Cornish, Adams, and the former Hero's of Asia. Alas whither art thou fled?\n\nThe True Briton Snow, (on board of which Captain, and Mrs. Penny were passengers) is taken, by one of the French Frigates, and Privateers cruizing off the Heads of this River. By calculation made by the Sagacious, ones, there are no less than ten French Cruizers in these Seas, O! tempora! O! mores.\n\nQuery.—Whether it wou'd not be eligible at this desperate Crisis, to oblige the Opulent Armenians, Portugues (and the iniquitous tribe of Sarcars who have inriched themselves by plundering and defrauding the English) to contribute to fit out Privateers, or otherwise contribute to support the War.\n\nWednesday last a Recruiting party consisting of a Serjeant of Artillery, a corporal a Drummer, and a Fifer, pass'd thro' the streets of Calcutta beating up for Volunteers for the Company, they had two able seamen dress'd in party Colour'd cockades, who it seems had deserted Neptune, and become proselytes to Mars.\n\nThe 22d. of this Month, two of the company,s Pilot Schooners, the Race horse, and Comet, were taken by a French cruizer in Balasore roads.\n\nExtract of a letter from Chandernagore dated Thursday the 28th Instant.\n\nALL the French were taken up, About 10 o'clock this morning. Officers went round with Guards, seized them and, (with some Portuguese) confin'd them in the Factory. Conjectures are various on this Occasion, but the Friends of old England heartily wish this step had been taken long before; and it is now hop'd that Government will prevail on the Chiefs of the Dutch, and Danish settlements, in this Province, to root out those who have taken shelter there in order to effect a complete, and total riddance of them.\n\nFort William 18 December 1780.\nPROCLAMATION S.\n\nTHE HON'BLE the GOVERNOR GENERAL and COUNCIL, having reason to believe that at this time there are many vagrant Europeans now in the Town of Calcutta as well as dispersed throughout the Provinces without any fixed means of subsistence, and as the services of such persons might be employed with great use to the public and Credit to themselves, PROCLAMATION, is hereby made that all Europeans, who are either British subjects or the natives of neutral States, and willing to enter into the service of the Hon. East India com. are invited into IT to serve during the continuance of the War, and no longer, being then to be permitted to receive their discharge. And for the encouragement of all well disposed Persons to be so employed, it is hereby promised, and has been ordered that a Bounty of two hundred Sicca Rupees per Man will be paid at the presidency by the Military Paymaster General to each man on his enlisting in the service of the Company.\n\nIt is also hereby notified and proclaimed that this PROCLAMATION, will cease to have effect at the end of two Months, after which Period, no Person desiring to be enlisted on the terms herein mentioned, will be received, and all Europeans of whatever Denomination who shall be found either in Calcutta, or in any of the Settlements of the Hon. Company, or in any part of the Provinces, not having the Licence of the Company, will be seized and sent Prisoners to England.\n\nBy order of the Hon'ble the GOVERNOR GENERAL and COUNCIL.\nEx'd G. R. E. Hay, Act. Sect.\n\nFort William 26th December 1780.\n\nTHE Hon'ble Governor General and Council having been pleased to pass a resolution that all Frenchmen be required to leave these Provinces on or before the 31st of the ensuing month on pain of being made prisoners, and kept in close confinement should they be found in any part of them after that time, Public Notice is hereby given of this Resolution to the servants of the Hon'ble Company, and to all other British subjects within the Provinces who may have Frenchmen in their employ that they may accordingly give them their dismission, and cause them to provide for their departure from the Provinces by sea, on or before the 31st. of January.\n\nBy Order of the Hon'ble the Governor General and Council.\nE. Hay. Act. Sect.\n\nA very Remarkable Will entered in Doctors commons of MR. JOHN HEDGES.\n\nTHE fifth day of May,\nBeing airy and gay,\nAnd to Hipp not inclin'd,\nBut of Vigorous mind,\nAnd my Body in Health,\nI'll dispose of my wealth,\nAnd all I'm to leave\nOn this side of the Grave\nTo some one or other,\nAnd I think to my Brother,\nBecause I fore-saw\nThat the Gentry of the Law\nWou'd find out a flaw,\nIf I did not take care,\nWou'd come in for a share,\nWhich I no wise intended,\nTill their manners are mended,\nAnd of that (God knows) there's no sign,\nI do therefore enjoin---\nAnd strickly command---\nOf which witness my hand,\nThat nought I have got,\nShall be brought to Hotch Pott,\nBut I give and devise,\nAs much as in me lies,\nTo the son of my Mother,\nMy own dear Brother.\nTo have and to hold---\nAll my silver and Gold\nAs the affectionate pledges,\nOf his Brother\nJohn Hedges.\n\nThis extraordinary Will passed a very considerable personal estate.——It may be seen verbatim as above, in the Register of the prerogative Office where it appears that administration (with the will annex'd) was granted to Paul Whithead Esq;\n\nN. B. There was also the following very remarkable and facetious Will made by a Mr. Daniel Martinet of Calcutta. Who besides leaving various laughable Legacies to many of the principle Gentlemen of the Settlement, left all his Debts to be paid by H. Vansitart Esq; the then Governor of Bengal, who with great good nature and humanity very faithfully complied with the Will of the deceased. At that time Candour and Benevolence prevail'd in Calcutta, and one was wereallow'd to pass free at the POST OFFICE.\n\nThe last Will and Testament of Mr. Daniel Martinett of Calcutta, in the east Indies.\n\nIn the name of God. Amen.\n\nI Daniel Martinett, of the town of Calcutta, being in perfect mind and memory, tho' weak in body, make this my last will and testament in manner following, appointing my trully beloved friend, Mr. Edward Gullston, in the service of the hon. united East-India company, of the aforesaid town, to be my executor, revoking all my former wills.—To avoid Latin phrases, as it is a tongue I am not well versed, in, I shall speak in plain English.\n\nFirst, I recommend my soul to Almighty God, hoping for pardon for all my past iniquities.\n\nSecondly. As to wordly concerns in the manner following: As to this fulsome carcase, having seen enough of the wordly troubles, I desire nothing relative to it to be done but its being stowed away in my Old green chest to avoid expence; for as I lived profusely I die frugally.\n\nThirdly, the Undertaker's fees come to nothing, as I won them from him at a game of billiards, in the presence of Mr. Thomas Morice, and William Parkes, at the said William Parkes's house, in February last. I furthermore request, not only as it is customary, but as I sincerely believe the prayers of the good availeth and are truly consistent with decency, that the Rev. Mr. Henry Butler read the prayers which are customary at burials, and also preach a funeral sermon the Sunday next after my decease, taking his text from Solomon, all is vanity. In consideration of which, over and above his fees, I bestow on him all my hypocrisy, which he wants as a modern good man; but as my finances are low and cannot conveniently discharge his fees, I hope he will please to accept the will for the deed,\n\nFourthly, To Governor Henry Vansittart, Esq; as an opulent man, I leave the discharge of all such sum, or sums, of money (the whole not exceeding 300 rupees) that I shall stand indebted to indigent persons in the town of Calcutta.\n\nFifthly, To Mr. George Gray, secretary to the presidency, I bequeath all my sincerity.\n\nSixthly, to Mr. Simon Droze, all my modesty.\n\nSeventhly. to Mr Henry Higgenson, all the thoughts I hope I shall die possessed of.\n\nEighthly to Mr. Thomas Forbes, all the assurance which I had when I had taken a chearful glass though in fact a doleful dose.\n\nNinthly, my wearing apparel, furniture, books, and every thing else I die possessed of, I bequeath to them who stand most in need of them, leaving it to the discretion of my executor, Mr. Edward Gullston (excepting the things after mentioned)—Unto Mr. Edward Menzies, of the ship Hibernia, I give my sea quadrant, invented by Hadley, and made by Howel, in the Strand; likewise my two feet Gunter's Scales. These I give him, because I believe he knows the use of them better than any commander out of this port.\n\nMy silver watch and buckles, I give to Mr. Edward Gullston, in lieu of his sincere friendship to me during our acquaintance; and these I hope he will not part with unless his necessities require it, which I sincerely hope will never be the case.\n\nAlso to Mr. Thomas Forbes, I give my gold ring with a blue stone set therein, which he may exchange for a mourning one if he pleases.\n\nI give my bible and prayer-book to the Rev. Mr. Henry Butler.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-12-30/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17WSNrAKMbi2h38SfqMQ-_ewwq14VkRT5/view", "text": "My sword with a cut and-trust blade, I give to Capt. Knox, as I verily believe he not only knows how, but has Courage to use it, and only in a good cause.\nAs I have lived the make-game of a modern man, being a butt for envy and a mark for malice, by acting a little out of the road, though thank God never in a base way, I hope I may die with sincere love and charity to all men, forgiving all my persecutors, as I hope for forgiveness from my Creator.\nAs it lies not in my power to bequeath any thing to my relations at home, I shall say nothing concerning them, as they have not for these six Years past concerned themselves about me excepting that I heartily wish them all well, and that my brothers and sisters may make a more prosperous Voyage through this life than I have done.\nDANIEL MARTINETT.\nThe above Will may be seen in the Public Regester Office in Calcutta, those who wish to know to whom Mr. D. Martinett Bequeath'd all his Modesty——let them peruse the Will or Ask Mr. D——e.\n––––––––––––––––––––––\nVerses found at Bandel CHURCH.\nWITH hands high erected, and up lifted eyes;\nConfess me your Sins, Child! each Rever-en'd cries,\nAs Beauty approches the stool,\nThe Keys like St. Peter, of Heaven I keep:\nYou have nothing to do, but Confess and to Weep,\nSweet salvation's infalible rule.\nBut as to your Follies, and failings, my dear!\nKeep them to yourself, for I ne'er interfere\nIn matters so endless as those.\nAbsolution is there, in your power alone.\nYou may weep, and repent or, may let it alone.\nBelieve me, I'll not interpose\nDear, Reverend Father Miss Cloe replies,\nI Thank you for all your angelic advice:\nBut trust me, tho' here at your stool,\nThe Woman who weakly her errors avows,\nDisgraces her sex, and that instant allows,\nEv'ry school Boy to call her a fool\nTo blindfold an Husband is truely, a joy!\nThe first, and the last of our Sex's employ,\nFrom the Cradle quite on to the Shroud:\nThen, tell me! ye Critics in hearts, if you can,\nHow a poor silly Woman shall conquer a man,\nIf she Trumpets her follies aloud.\nWe better are taught at our infantine hour:\nToo well mothers know what supports their own power.\nNot to tutor their daughters when young.\nNo, no! all my sins I will, freely confess:\nAnd I'll trust Heaven, and you, with all these more or less,\nBut I'll die, ere I own myself wrong,\n\nIf these Lines are worth a place in your excellent paper, you will oblige. Portland.\n\nEpitaph on a LAWYER.\nGOD Works wonders now and then;\nHere lies a Lawyer, and an honest man.\nANSWERED.\nThis is a mere Law-Quibble, not a wonder,\nHere lies a Lawyer, and his client under.\n\nEPITAPH on a talkative Old Maid\nHere lieth the body of Martha Bauberee\nSpinster,—aged forty three\nWho on the tenth day of August 1780\nbecame silent.\n\nTHE Attornies of Calcutta may be said; to be to Lawyers what Apothecaries are to Physicians only that they do not deal in scruples.\n\nEpitaph on David Garrick Esq;\nby the Late DOCTOR GOLDSMITH.\nHERE lies David Garrick—describe him who can,\nAn abridgment of all that was pleasant in Man,\nAs an Actor confest, without rival to shine,\nAs a wit if not first, in the very first line.\nYet with Talents like these, and an excellent Heart,\nThe Man had his failings—and a dupe to his Art,\nLike an ill judging Beauty, his colours he spread\nAnd he plastered with Rouge, his own natural red\nOn the Stage he was natural—simple—affecting——\nIt was only, that when he was off—He was Acting\nWith no reason on Earth, to go out of his Way,\nHe turn'd and he varied, full ten times a day,\nTho' secure of our hearts, yet confoundedly sick,\nIf they were not his own, by finessing and trick.\nHe cast off his Friends, as a huntsman his Pack,\nFor he knew when he pleased, he could whistle them, back,\nOf praise a mere glutton, he swallowed what came,\nAnd the puff of a dunce, he mistook it for fame,\nTill his relish grown Calous almost to disease,\nWho perpered the highest, was surest to please,\nBut let us be candid and speak out our mind,\nIf Dunces applauded, he paid them in kind.\nYe Kendricks! ye Kelly's! and Woodfalls so Grave,\nWhat a commerce was yours—whilst you got and you gave,\nHow did Grubb street re-echo the shouts that you rais'd,\nWhile He was be Rossius'd and you was be-prais'd.\nBut peace to his spirit, wherever it flies\nTo act as an Angel and mix with the skies,\nThose Poets who owe, their best fame to his skill,\nShall still be his flatterers---go where he will,\nOLD SHAKESPEAR receive him with praises and with Love,\nAnd Beaumonts, and Bens, be his Kelly's above. O. G.\n\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar opposite Mr Guthries formerly Mr. Thomas Smiths, Europe Shop, is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at the rate of one Rupee eight Ans per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee ten Ans. retail, Course piece Goods, Cossimbaazar Bandanas, raw Silks &. All Gentlemen favouring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfaction.\n\nA.J BERNARD.\nBEGS leave to inform the Gentlemen of the Settlement, that having purchased a large Quantity of fine Wheat, continues the baking business as Usual, hopes for the continuance of his customers favors.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any demands on the Estate of the late Lt. Colonel Upton, are desired to send in their demands, and all persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay their respective debts, to John Murray Esq; Executor of the said Estate, on or before the first of April next.\n\nTo be SOLD,\nBY Mr. J. Andrews at the Library some exceeding good Claret Imported by the last Dutch Ship, at a very reasonable Price or by a Bernard, who lives in the house formerly occupied by Dr. Hamilton, next to G. Levius's esq.\n\nMr. OLDHAM.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies, and Gentlemen of the settlement, that He continues as usual to bake Bread and all sorts of Sweet-cakes for breakfast, Also the best sort of Biscuit, fit for the use of Ladies, and Gentlemen who travel, by Land, or Sea. And sells Butter after the manner Mr. Le Gallais did, who shortly intends to quit business.\nHe hopes they will favour him with their commands, which will be thankfully rec'd.\n\nTo the PUBLIC.\nA Gentleman has by a Chimical re-search discovered a certain method of rendering Train Oil and other vitious Oils as pure and free from smell as the finest sallad Oil, Persons concerned in the Oil trade or others may derive very great advantages by means of this Discovry, and make a sure Fortune in a short time.\nThe Author will communicate the secret for a Pecuniary Consideration; or will enter into Partnership with any Person inclined to employ a sum of Money in this Lucrative Line which is totally free of risk and the return speedy. Direct to A. B. C. to the care of Mr. HICKY, the Printer.\n\nACKNOWLEDGMENTS to our CORRESP'T.\nTHE following Letters are received and will be inserted in our next, Honestus, Amigo, J. S. A letter of remarks on the vagrant French in Calcutta, Deploy, The letter address'd to the Patriotic Printer is received relative to the late Proclamation,––—The Editer is sorry to be under the necessity of suppressing its insertion, as he conceives it to take liberties with Gov't repugriant to his disposition, however Patriotic the ingenious, Author may be pleased to think him. Honestus's letter is also received but came too late for this Week. The Poetry on the Lamp is received, but will not be inserted, as it wou'd be highly offensive to the Ladies.\n\nANECDOTE.\nLORD CLIVE was playing at Cards, when he received the account of the Dutch invasion of Bengal without laying down his cards he told the Commodore of the three India ships then in the river who happened to be standing near him that he must go and fight those Dutchmen, the three Ships were accordingly fitted out, and in a few days made prizes of seven Dutch ships of superior force; how strangely are we fallen; Now one Privateer blocks up the Ganges, & puts a stop to the whole Maratine Trade of the great Kingdom of Bengal, and an order of C——t with equal Bravery blocks up the Post Office to ruin the Printer of the Original Bengal Gazette.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1780-12-30/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17WSNrAKMbi2h38SfqMQ-_ewwq14VkRT5/view", "text": "[COLUMN 1]\n\nPOET's CORNER.\nSIR,\nBy inserting the following lines you will much oblige.\nNIMROD.\n\nA HUNTING SONG.\nTo the tune of Kilruddrie Hunt, and Sung by a certain Gentleman with infinite humour.\n\nI.\nON the fourth of this month when a strong lying scent,\nMac, Dick, Scratch and Watty a Hunting all went;\nWhen the Rumna they entered a Jack stole away,\nLet him go crys Staunch Rich'd and give him fair play.\n\nII.\nThen Watty with skill gave the Dogs a cool cast,\nFor it must be allowed that he hunts them the best;\nWhen down the broad Ditch sprightly Fair maid gave Tongue,\nAnd all the Pack join'd grand Bass to her Song.\n\nIII.\nJack run to Gaungpore over very deep Ground,\nThey cared not a curse as their Horses were sound;\nHe tried all the Jungles, then to his Earth stole,\nWhile Scratch much enraged D——d his skulking old soul.\n\nIV.\nWhen all had come up, Mac, that sportsman did cry,\nLet's couple the Hounds for the suns very high;\nSo all did agree, that it was the best way,\nFor the Dogs they had hunted enough for that day.\n\nV.\nAs we dine with you Hort, cool the lol and old Hock,\nAnd drink to good sportsmen, and that fellow J——\nIn picking staunch Hounds he has shewn us his skill,\nA Bumper to him, pray now let us all fill.\n\nVI.\nAs health and good humour with all do abound,\nHere's success to the Pack, and the fleet going hound;\nNot a dog is there sick thanks to honest K——'s care,\nA Lumba to him, tis surely but fair.\n\nVII.\nThe bucks now resolved to lead a good life,\nAnd give to poor Watty, fair— for wife;\nThen off goes the Boots to take up the Pen,\nHark hark the ******* are coming again.\n\nOccasion'd by the Hackney'd simile in the India Gazette of Saturday last.\nAdvice to Miss ———\nAH! Gentle Phillis use thy Prime,\nBefore that face is robb'd by time;\nWhile on thy cheek the Rose is blown,\nAnd every youthful grace is known;\nOf Cupid's easy chain approve,\nAnd now in time submit to Love.\nBe wise and use thy graceful charms,\nNor coyly shun thy lovers arms:\nLeft when too late, you say I love,\nBut where are now my charms to move.\n\n[COLUMN 2]\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any legal claims or Demands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew Hiernv'e deceased formerly intearims Chief of the Danish settlement, at Fredericfnagore in Bengal. and his surviving Widow, are hereby requested to send in their Respective claims and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. J. Borgen Judge of the inferior Court of Judicature at Tranquabar, and Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Mr. Andrew Hiernv'e deceased, on or before the Expiration of a Year and a Day from this Date the 19th August 1780.\n\nTo the Public in General.\nMR. SCHULTZ, is sorry that the great losses he has met with on account of Gentlemen and others being suddenly ordered from the Colony to different destinations has laid him under the indispensable necessity of selling for the future for ready money only.\n\nMr. SCHULTZ.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta, and particularly those going to leave the Country, that he will give the best price ready money for such old fashioned Jewels as they may not chuse to keep, in order to break them up to make use of the Diamonds in the way of his business.\n\nSIRAMPORE TAVERN.\nCHARLES MATON having taken the House near the Water side, lately occupied by Major Briton, and fitted up the same as a Tavern, and Hotel, Respectfully acquaints the Gentlemen of Calcutta, that they may depend on every possible accommodation, good Provisions, and the best of Liquors, Beds also may be had, and Boarding, on Reasonable terms.\nN. B. A very good Billiard Table, and skittle Ground.\nMrs. Maton makes up all sorts of Milenary in the neatest manner.\n\nWANTED.\nA White Smith, and a Copper Smith each, must be a perfect Master of his Business. Inquire at the printing Office.\n\nTo be LETT.\nTHAT large and commodious Garden-House, at present occupied by John Bristow Esq; and situated near the John Baazar, on a pleasant spot of Ground. For particulars please to enquire of Mr. Edward Tiretta.\n\nMrs. MANN.\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement that she has moved to a house at the back of the bord of Trade, and have got the following Goods for Sale viz.\nMilinary, China and Glass Ware, fine Thread Sattins, plain Striped and flowered fine Doosutties and Doosutties towels, Madras and pultah Chintz, Izaries sashes and Gorgets, Ink Stands, Europe Pickeld Tongues, europe Groats in Jars Dutch Cheese, and Kismases.\nN. B. A pair of large Mahogany Dining tables a Mahogany Beareau, Blackwood Cotts of all Sizes, and sundry other Articles.\n\n[COLUMN 3]\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any legal claims or Demands on the Estate of the late Capt. Ant'y. Belshes, are desired to send in their respective demands, and all persons indebted to the said estate are desired, to pay their respective Debts on or before the first Day of Eebruary next to Mr. John Bayne or Mr. Philip Delisle Executors.\n\nWANTED\nTWO Gentlemen to assist in collecting of useful and entertaining matter for the Bengal Gazette. One must be capable of Writing essays, the other of a Poetical turn; such persons by directing a line or calling on Mr. HICKY, at the Printing-Office, will meet with encouragement equal to their abilities.\n\nNOTICE.\nALL Persons who have any legal demands on the Estate of the late Lieut. James Goldsfrap, are desired to send in their respective claims; and all persons indebted to the said estate; are desired to pay their several debts, on or before the first Day of January next to Mr. George Foxcroft, Attorney to Colonel Gilbert Ironside, Administrator to the Estate of the said Lieut. James Goldsfrap, deceased.\nCalcutta, Dec. 13th 1780.\n\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given that on Saturday the 30th of December next, the following articles will be sold by Public Auction on account of the Dutch East India Company.\nAt COSSIMBUZAR.\nA House situated in the city of Moorshedabad Distinguished by the name of Careemabaad formerly the Residence of the Company's Mint Masters,\nAt CHINSURA,\nA Pilot sloop named Bengaly on such conditions as will be mentioned at the sales.\nChinsura the 8 Nov'r. 1780.\n\nTO MERCHANT's\nAbout the middle of January will sail for Madras the Ship CRESPIGNY. (late the Bazile) Any Person wanting to send Bale or light Goods. may be accommodated with Freight on the usual terms by applying to Mr. Samuel Clark at his House opposite the Police Office in the China-baazar, Owner of said Ship.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any legal claims or demands on the Estate of the late Mr. Francis Palmer who died at Bussorah the 13 of June last on his way to Europe, are desired to send in their respective demands, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their respective debts on or before the first Day of January next to Mr. George Gardner Executor of the Estate of the said Mr Francis Palmer, deceased.\n\nWANTED.\nA COFFRE Slave Boy any person desierous of Disposing of such a Boy, and can warrant him a faithful and honest Servant, will please to apply to the Printer.\n\nTO LETT.\nA House in the Loll Baazar belonging to Mr. Henry Grant, for further particulars please to apply to the proprietor.\n\n[FOOTER]\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First: and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-01-06", "date": "1781-01-06", "pages": [], "note": "No copy of this issue is known to survive." }, { "issue": "1781-01-13", "date": "1781-01-13", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-01-13/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17gCu9qmpIBqKKqD_siW9iPnuCdMjvZsS/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None,\n\nFrom Saturday January 6th to Saturday January 13 th 1781.\nNo. [LI]\n\nExtract of a Letter from Madras.\n\nI HAD the pleasure to write to you on the 24th past by sea; and sent a Copy by land ten days ago, I had letters from Bombay of the 11th of October a Gazette from the 11th of April, to the 12th of May, received by way of Bussorah, of which I send you EXTRACTS inclos'd. There are packets arrived from the Company, but nothing I believe determined in parliament relative to INDIA affairs, when the dispatches left England. Nor do I hear any thing of succession. Captain Mathews (who was lately on this Coast) is appointed Col. and second in Command at Bombay. The seige of Basseen was to take place about the 10th ult. and would probable be an easy conquest.\n\nEnglish News, Via Bussorah, Dec. 1780.\n\nLONDON April 7th. In the Committee of the whole house which was held yesterday on the subject of the Petitions of the Counties, and Boroughs, Mr. Hussey Member for Salisbury was Chairman. After the reading of about forty Petitions, Mr. Dunning made a long speech exposing in full, the great illegal influence of the Crown over the other branches of the legislature. On which ground he Justified the complaint of the people, and insisted on the obligation of the legislative body to grant a redress of their national grievance &c. and to that effect, he had formed some propositions, and to serve as preliminaries to introduce other motions the most proper to give satisfaction to the Nation. He then moved first, that the influence of the Crown is become so great, that there was necessity for its suffering a demunition.—Second the house shall examine appoint, and inspect the expences of the public Money, and that which composes the Revenues of the civil list. These two Articles comprehend in his opinion, the two principal points of which the Petitions complain to wit, the excessive influence of the Crown, and the want of Public Oeconomy, these propositions met with great opposition, and the debates were very warm, Lord North was reproached with being the Author of the American war, and of all the evils which sprung from it, whilst he on his part laid the opposition, with being a faction, which was in every respect contrary to the constitution, but after all the debates, and notwithstanding all the efforts of the Ministry and their inherents, the first proposal of Mr. Dunning was carried by a Majority of 233 to 215.\n\nThis issue of the first question discouraged the Court party. The Second motion of\n\nMr. Dunning was carried without division and passed as if it had been unanimous, and in the same manner, a third motion importing that it was proper for the House to grant a speedy, and efficacious redress to the abuses which were complained of in the memorials which were presented by the different Counties, Cities, and Boroughs, in the Kingdom.\n\nOf the forty Counties in England, there are but thirteen, (and in that number the least considerable,) which have not delivered Petitions to the Commons, or formed associations, these are Westmoreland, Durham, Lancaster, Sallap, Stafford Lincoln, Leicester, Monmouth, Warwick, Oxford, Worcester, Cornwall, and Rutland. That of Northampton did not present a Petition, but delivered a representation to Parliament to the same effect with the other associated Counties, that of Hamshire agreed to a Petition, but did not appoint any Committee of association, and correspondence of the Counties, which have associated, and five of the Towns, have sent Deputies to London, which meet regularly, and have chosen for their President, the Reverend Christopher Wywill, Deputy for the Counties of York, This Ecclesiastic is of a distinguished, and rich Family, who first formed the project of the meeting at York, and for that reason he was Elected their President, and he was soon considered as the chief Director of these Meetings, which are every day gathering new strength.\n\nThe first Fruit of the meeting of the deputies, is a circular letter, accompanied by a Memorial containing the motives and the plan of a general Association, it is dated the 20th March, and address'd to the different Petitioning Counties and Towns. Its object is nearly the same with that formed by the association of the Counties of York, which plan is likewise approved of by the Association at Westminster, which was held yesterday, and in which Mr. Fox presided.\n\nLondon 11th of April. The affairs of the Kingdom continue to take a turn which menace the Ministry in general, and Lord North in particular, with the most serious consequences, the defeat which their party suffered in the sitting of the 6th was followed by a second in that of Yesterday, they did not dare to oppose the first motion made by Mr. Dunning and it passed without putting it to the vote. It imported that it is the opinion of the Committee that to insure the independency of Parliament, and to prevent all suspicion of its purity, there shall be laid before the House, within seven days after the opening of every session, the accounts certified by the Signature of the respective Officers, belonging to each department, of all the sums of money which have been paid in the course of the preceeding year, out of the produce of the Civil list and every other branch of the Public Revenue, according to the Custom of each department or Office under the head of Pensions, salaries or of whatever other denomination or expended on whatever consideration or occasion. The second motion made by Mr. Dunning met with a strong opposition, it was to this purpose to declare a disqualification for a seat in the House of the Treasurer of the Chamber, the Treasurers, the Cofferer, the controller, the Master, and the several other Officers of the Household: On collecting the votes, the Ministerial party yielded to a Majority of two, to wit, 215 to 213.\n\nAs commodore Walsingham was preparing to fail from St. Helens with 4 ships of the Line and a frigate, and Admiral Graves was preparing to leave Portsmouth, to join him the Crew of the Admirals Ship the London of 98 Guns, refused to work before they received all the wages that were due to them: The Commissary of the Mariens went ashore to satisfy them and in the Morning, Admiral Grave's was in condition to put to sea, with his squadron of 6 ships of the line, and a frigate. But 2 other ships, the resolution and the invinsibles, each of 74 Guns destined to accompany them, could not proceed their Crews also persisting in a refusal to work, until they received not only what wages was due to them, but also their prize Money for the Man of War Protic, and as the accounts were not ready it was impossible to satisfy them before the departure of the squadron.\n\nThis is an accident that seldom happens in an English Navy, but it was felt by Capt. Boteler when he was leaving Portsmouth with the Ardent, a part of his Cerw not having received their pay for three or four years.\n\nThe Malbro' was also to have gone with Admiral Graves, but was prevented by a contagious distemper and the Bedford went in her place, the two squadrons are to be joined in the Channel by some other ships and frigates from Plymouth, and they are to convoy about a hundred Merchantmen destined for the West Indies to a certain Latitude. And it is supposed that Admiral Graves will then proceed to North America, which is believed to be threatened, with the Armament fitting out at Breast, under the order of the Count Rochambeau, and the Chavelier de Tirnay.\n\nAnd that Commodore Walsingham with the other Ships of War with the Convoys will proceed to the West India Islands to join Admiral Rodney.\n\nBank stock 115,—India 155,—3 per Cent consolidated 60.\n\nHague April 15th. The Council of War which sat on Rear Admiral Byland, (who had an engagement with Commodore Fielding,) Yesterday pronounced his sentence of Dismission.\n\nLondon April 11th. At a meeting of the Freeholders of the County of Middlesex, it was proposed by Col. Miles to instruct the representatives of the County, to use\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-01-13/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17gCu9qmpIBqKKqD_siW9iPnuCdMjvZsS/view", "text": "their Efforts for bringing to examplary punishment, the Authors of the ruin of the BRITISH EMPIRE.\n\nTHAT assembly have unanimously adopted the form of the Association which was agreed to by the Free-holders of Westminster after the example of the County of York.\n\nLondon April 14th. Mr. Stuart Member for Malden, proposed the bringing in a bill, for the better preserving the Independance of the Members, by Augmenting from 600, to 1000,—And the Value of the Estate to qualify them for the County from 300, to 600l. to qualify them for a BOROUGH.\n\nThe Breeches Maker's Daughter.\n\nTHERE are so many, ways for a woman to be undone, without the imputation either of vice or wantoness—such accidents, incidents and contingencies, may happen in her way through Life, that unless every circumstance can be fairly stated, and candidly weighed, it is morally impossible for any man, hors d'elle, to determine whether the fair delinquent may have been most deserving of infamy or compassion.\n\nI have known several of these equivocal cases one of which I think proper to indulge the curiosity of my reader, with by way of specifying my argument.\n\nThe first instance was a very pretty modest young woman, that was, only daughter to the clerk of the parish I lived in. She had been most carefully brought up, went constantly to church with her father, morning and evening; sat upon a little stool in the aile just under the desk; and having a most tuneable voice, used generally to help him to raise the psalm. There had never appeared the least turn of lightness, forwardness, or flirtation in any part of this good girls behaviour, as she grew up. There are usually certain patterns pointed out in every country village; and Miss Amen was the paragon of our parish till about the age of seventeen, she happened suddenly to disappear.—because, it seems, she found herself as we were soon after informed, too big to be seen.\n\nThe place of her concealment was kept a profound secret from us all for some months, till after the fair eloper had become the sorrowful Mather, of a child; when I received a private billet from her intreating me to grant her an interview the next day at a little cottage about five miles from the town I lived in, and begging, that I would come alone.\n\nMy Humanity, with a little mixture of femality, namely curiosity. induced me to obey the summons most punctually.—I went.—She threw herself on her knees before me, covered her face with her hand, and wept bitterly—but not alone.\n\nAfter I had spoken comfort to her, and calmed her mind, by promising to mediate a reconciliation between her and her unhappy parents, the second part of my errand operated so strongly on me, that I began to question her, in the stile of a confessor, about the whole process, the commencement, progress, and arts which had led to, or were laid for, her undoing.\n\nShe answered me with a frankness and a candour that fully persuaded me of her truth and ingenuousness. She declared to me, that her failure had not proceeded in the least either from passion or from vice; that she had never in her life been sensible of any warm desire prompting her from within, nor had even sustained any strong solicitation urging her from without.\n\nNo, exclaimed the fair penitent, with an heavy sigh, it was nothing of all this, that I am to be cruelly reproached with upon this sad occasion.——It was——It was, alas! my fathers trade alone that thus hath wrought my overthrow.\n\nYour father's trade! his trade! I replied, with surprize the cause of your ruin; but so indeed the fact was, without preadventure.\n\nBesides the vocation of Parish Clerk, old Amen had it seems, followed the Occupation of Breeches Making also.——He had bred up his Daughter to the mysteries of the same manufacture from the time that she had begun to enter into her teens.——and as ill luck would have it, they happen'd to be leathern breeches too, that he dealt in.\n\nThe unfortunate girl now a woman assured me, that this kind of employment used, by degrees, to occasion certain involuntary wanderings to stray in her mind, which without ever tainting her chastity in the least, had insensibly, however, sullied the purity of her thoughts;---that she had done every thing in her power to restrain her reflections from running into such reveries; and had sung psalms for whole evenings together, to divert her attention to fitter subjects of contemplation.——In vain, alas! for while she sung, Breeches were still the burthen of her Song.\n\nThis unlucky image haunted poor madmoiselle Culote continually.——When she lay down to rest, she imagned. She saw them taking off, and laid under the pillow; and when she arose, she fancied still she saw them taken up, and put on again before her eyes.\n\nThe Familiarity of such ideas, though it had not in the least staggered her virtue.—and I believe it—yet had pretty nearly produced the same effect, by discomfiting her modesty so far, as to prevent a proper alarm, resentment, and resistance from taking place, and coming quick enough to her aid, when she was assailed by the young squire of the manor, for whom she had just finished a neat Leathern pair of Breeches, which he happened to call on her for, one evening about twilight, when the rest of the Family were attending a funeral in the Parish.\n\nThe poor Girl! Happy had it been for her, if men had never worn any breeches at all, or that they had even worn them as the Chiriguanes are reported to wear theirs.——as fops wear their Hats,---under their arms. ——We are not yet informed how the Women wear their petticoats in that country; but we may suppose, at least, that the retort courteous is properly returned among those People, as well as in all the other Nations of the earth. The world, 'tis thought, would soon be at an end, if it was not for such exchange of courtesies.\n\nCALCUTTA.\n\nA FACT.\n\nON Sunday Evening last, the Jailor of Calcutta, attended by three Bailiffs, waited on the Governor of SIRAMPOKE and delivered him a letter from the G——r G——l Warren H——gs Esq; Requesting that He wou'd suffer them to apprehend W. Wright Captain Sutions late steward.——Mr. Bie not knowing of any such person residing in the Danish settlement, permitted them to depart peaceably, but instead of so doing they thought themselves priviledged by the credentials they brought, to enter the Houses of Gentlemen in that settlement, in a most abrupt and insolent manner, on which they were brought before Governor BIE, who greatly to his Honour, as well as that of the Danish Flag, severely repremanded them.\n\nHow derogatory to English Law, and English Liberty to Issue such an order on such a Day, and in a Foreign Settlement, for the Imprisonment of a Man who in the last Gazette has publickly offered to surrender himself into the Hands of Justice, and submit to the Laws of his Country,—In Vindication of any charge that C. Sutten has made against, him fully concious of his Innocence C——l P——e waits only the finishing of his PORTRAIT by Mr. Seaton to March the Detachment.\n\nThe Picture is a very Masterly Performance and one of Mr. Seatons CHIEF D'OEUVRE'S.—The C——l is painted at full length and ERECT, surrounded by a whole Seraglio of Oriental VIRGINS, carolling what Gay says, “ Thus! stand I like a Turk,” “ with my Doxies all round me.”\n\nThe Ladies are in weeping attitude, moaning the melancholly event of C——l's departure to the War's.\n\nThe parting of Hector and Andromache (described by Homer) is a fool to it, in point of EXPRESSION.\n\nMr. Seaton has made a very pretty scene of it indeed,—nothing is wanting to introduce, if possible, the Couple from the Beggars Opera.\n\n“ How can I leave thee Pretty without one Tear, or tender sigh.”\n\nTHE MONITOR is allowed in all polite circles in Calcutta to be a very horrible Monster.\n\nMr. P——n and several other Gentlemen of known wit and abilities have been intreated by the Printers of the India Gazette to try their hand at a MONITOR but they and all treated the application in the same manner as the CALAIS BARBER treated the WIGG, TRISTRAM SHANDY, by absolutely refusing to have any thing to do with so miserable, and sturid performance.\n\nThe following Promotions has passed the Council.\nCaptains prom. to the Rank of Major.\n\nALLEN Mac'Pherson, John Erksine, Rob. Stewart, Edw. Ellefker, John Showers, Gabriel Johnson, John Pherson, Francis Robertson, E'd Raymond, John Wedderburn, John Landeg, Cha. Ware, Tho. Naylor, William Cook, Geo. Grant, Tho. Adderly, Henry Wray, John Cockrell, James Brown, John Byrn, John Eaton, Moses Crawford, John Mackgilvery, Alexander Hardy, William Roberts, James Kilpatrick, John Lumsdaine, William Duncan, William Clode, John Henderson, William Mac'Lary, Arthur Belfour, Justin Gilpin, Richard Luccas, Thom. Scott, Silvester Ramsey.\n\nThe prom. of the Lieutenants we are obliged to defer for want of room till next week.\n\nA copy of a Letter actually sent to Mynheer Hans Koopman at Chinsura, The Original in excellent Preservation.\n\nS I R,\n\nHIS Honour the L——d Ch——f J——ce of these Realms is passing by.——Please therefore on Receipt of this to send per bearer, two large peices of the Finest Fat Roasting BEEF (viz. a Baron, and a Rump) with a Handsome and proper Assortment of VEGETABLES, hereof fail not.\nYours.\n(Sign'd) S——p——n B——f——w.\nCl——k of the P——y.\n\nTo Mynhere Hans Koopman, at Chinsura.\n\n“ Mynhere not being able to Read English concluded it to be either a Warrant or a SUBPENA, but on its being explaned, only express'd his surprize at a Merchant of high Rank being taken for a BUTCHER.\n\nNews Extraordinary from the Gutling club.\n\nA FEW days since some Gentlemen met to eat OYSTERS at the New Tavern for a Wager of a 100 Gold Mohurs, One of the Gentlemen after swallowing 27 (and not of the smallest) became speechless thro' a totall stoppage of the circulation—a Surgeon was sent for, who endeavoured to Bleed him but in vain, Blisters were applied behind the unfortunate Gentleman's\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-01-13/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17gCu9qmpIBqKKqD_siW9iPnuCdMjvZsS/view", "text": "very excitement to STERNUTATION fail'd, but nothing succeeded, till a clyster of strong chilli Vinegar made moderately warm was happily introduced by Doctor Macleany, this speedily revived the Patient. And he is so well recover'd as to be likely very soon to repeat the EXPERIMENT.\n\nWe insert the above account as a usefull warning for those who are afflicted in the same manner by over GORG'ING at this convivial Season.\n\nQUERE.---To the Learned in the Law. Is it Lawfull for the Post-Master General of Calcutta to open the Let's of any private Gentlemen in the Settlement, upon a presumption of their enclosing Mr. HICKY's Gazette ?\n\nThis violation has not only been lately committed here, but the Post-Office, Officers have had the imper- audacity to return them to the writers.---At this rate no Man's secrets, or property are safe, For under this pretence they may open any Letters, and plead the aforesaid argument and\n\n*****************\n\nA specific cure for the Dysentery or Bloody Flux which put a stop to the Havock made by that disorder in the English Army last War.\n\nIt is no more than to take New Fresh Churned Butter, without any Salt.---Melt it over a clear fire, skimming off the drossy part, as it rises;----Give two spoons full of the Clarified remainder, twice or three times a day, at least.\n\nIt has never failed to make an immediate cure in many hundred cases of Persons at the point of Death and given over.\n\nTo answer objections that may be formed. It is a known process in Fermentations, that the throwing in a little Melted Grease, or Sweet Oil will allay and curbe the highest ferment; thus in the human Body, the sharp Salts arising from the vitiated hot ferment in the Intestines are SHEATHED, and made inactive, by this opposite Oleagenous matter. Blunting the two Stimulating Acrimony; It is not merely a Temporary Palliative but a compleat eradication of the Morbific Principle.\n\nIf those in the Army could not get Butter,---they made use of clarified Tallow, so sure and efficacious was the Remedy.\n\n*****************\n\nS I R,\n\nA matter of so much importance (as certainly that of entertaining servants, is) it is surprising that no attention has yet been paid, or any regular form been laid down for that purport.---The glaring impositions that every day occur and the many robberies that are committed by servants, is owing entirely to the want of a proper register-office; how easy it wou'd be, and what advantages might arise from it if servants of different denominations who are reputably characters were registered.----- I shou'd imagine it wou'd be worth many persons, while that has not employment, to establish an Office of that kind in Calcutta, and to affix a certain price (in proportion to the wages of the servant) for procuring for people domestics whose integrity can be vouched for.---so irregular are Gentlemen in procuring servants, and so exceedingly impudent are they got to now, that a fellow who has been a Messaulgee in one house, offers himself to another for a Kismudar, and fellows who set up for Consumers, without knowing how to set a table off, can scarce bring a dish without throwing the gravy over your Shoulders.---not only these inconveniencies but in fact, you dont know who you take into your service, perhaps a Scoundrel who hires himself to you merely with an intention of walking off the\n\nfirst opportunity with a little of your side Board.\n\nIt is much to be lamented that Gentlemen in Calcutta, will encourage such a set of Vagabonds by giving them such an enormous Wages, it only makes them more careless about pleasing their Masters, as they know if they are turn'd away they have saved as much, in a Month or two, as will keep them a twelve Month to come.---How Gentlemen on their first arrival in Bengal are pluck'd of their cash, by a set of Rum Johnny's who know they are not acquainted with the prices of things, and if perhaps they are discovered in their Villiany they set off, and leave you to repent of your misplaced confidence in them. Such is the disagreeable situation, we labour under in respect to servants, how easy it might be avoided, if an Office was established for regulating them. What an acquisition it would be, to have people about you, that You cou'd trust too.---It would not only afford satisfaction, but be the means of preventing impositions for the future, besides employing those who are worthy of it. If this shou'd be the means of affecting what is so much to be wish'd for by every person it will deeply compensate for the trouble of.\nCANDIDUS.\n\nTo Mr. HICKY.\n\nS I R,\n\nIN a Melancholy mood, ruminating on the deplorable state of the Hon'ble Company's affairs, and of the consequent dangerous situation of british Subjects in India, from the effects of the present ruinous War. My mind was thrown into the following very serious reflections, give them a place in your Paper and oblige your subscriber.\nHONESTUS.\n\nWE now plainly see with what reason the Americans dreaded the direly Effects of Ministerial corruption. The Grounds of their suspicion were indeed numerous and too glaring to escape notice; but, what would have been their astonishment, had any of their Patriots lived in this quarter of the Globe, and told his countrymen, that he had seen an unfeeling Chief, plunder the province of B---h---r, return to England with a fortune of four hundred thousand pounds, to purchase the patent to plunder the C-rn-t-c; stay a few Months in India, and return again to England with a Million, to purchase the plunder of Beng---l! leaving the Country he governed, drained of its Treasure, and destitute of resources, to fall a prey to the most despicable of it's neighbours! --- Had an Honest American seen such a monster, whose multipplied crimes deserved ten thousand deaths, rewarded with one of the highest Offices in the sale of Ministerial Corruption, he would have instantly forewarned his countrymen, of what might soon be their fate. A twitcher might be found, who would for one hundred thousand pounds, sell the plunder of Pensilvenia; and for an hundred more that of new England; and so on from the river St. Lawrence to the Mississipi. To such a pitch of depravity are we arrived by the venal examples of our corrupted rulers, virtue hath scarce a single advocate, an honest servant in the state is a wonder; and in India he would be an object of redicule, he would be ashamed to avoid or speak his sentiments, and I am afraid Mr. Printer, you could not be so unfashionable as to publish them? yet such a Governor as I have been describing will find the pen of your correspondent the atricus, ready to be prostituted in adulation of his Turpitude.\nAt Luckypore 20th Dec. 1780.\n\nMr. HICKY,\nBy inserting this advertisement in your Gazette you will oblige your very Humble servant.\nRESOLUTION.\n\nTo be published by subscription.\nA New discovery in the Art of Navigation shewing how a ship of 800 Tons or lesser Burthen, may Sail from the East Indias to Europe, and consequently to any part of the World, without Anchors, Cables, shrouds or sail, whereby those expences and unnecessary articles will be saved, if the Author meets with encouragement in this, He will publish a sure Method of preventing our ships becoming prizes to our enemys.\nDedicated to the Bengal Insurance company.\nSubscriptions are taken in by the Author at the sign of the Admiral.\n\nMarried.] A few days ago Henry Cottrell Esq; Chief of Dacca, to Miss Spilsbury, a very accomplished young Lady.\n\nDied.] On Monday last Major Lewis Grant, in his Budgerow near Budge budge.\n\n11th Instant, arrived the Ketch Dispatch Blyth from the Malay Coast.---Also the Snow charlotta, Arquit from Pegu.\n\nW H E R E A S.\n\nONE Rada Churn Doss of John Baazar a Sircar of Mr. Oldham in Calcutta for many years, did on Tuesday the second Instant, carry a Bill for S. Rs. 1048, unto Lieutenant Golding, at his Quarters in the New Fort, and received the above sum, of him before eleven o'Clock the same Morning, but has not since been heard of.\n\nIf any Person or Persons can give any account of him, and where he may be found, or will bring him to Mr. Motts Office, or to Mr. Oldham, he or they shall Receive a Reward of 150 S. Rupees.\n\nN. B. He was a thin spare Man about 5 Foot 6 Inches Black Face and Pock Marked 32 years Old, and is the Son of Taukoor Doss who was a Weighman to the Hon'ble Company, and has lived at the West end of the John Baazar for many years.\n\nL O S T.\n\nON Sunday last the 7th. Instant, near the Court House, a Brown and white spotted spaniel, with a Brass collar about its Neck, secured by a small Padlock, and Answers to the Name of Gipsey. Any Person on delivering the same at the Printing Office shall be entitled to a Reward of one Gold Mohur.\n\nTo be S O L D,\n\nA Handsome neat Charriot compleatly fitted up for further particulars enquire of Messrs. Simpson and Mitchell Coach Makers near Mr. Dacre's House.\n\nAcknowledgements to our Correspondents.\n\nAN Enemy to mean shifts, Yorrick, and the Extract of a Letter from Canton, came too late for insertion this week.---the Letter sign'd plain Truth, and one sign'd an Enemy to oppression. are also received and under consideration.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-01-13/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17gCu9qmpIBqKKqD_siW9iPnuCdMjvZsS/view", "text": "POETS CORNER.\n\nTo the LADIES.\nDRESS up a man that's tall and fair,\nLike any pretty Miss,\nWhich of your sex would first declare,\nShe long'd that man to kiss?\n\nJust so, when women dress like boys,\nTh' attractive power is gone;\nTheir sex forgot, and all its joys,\nWhen once our cloths are on.\n\nThose who wou'd take the marriage vow,\nThis lesson sure it teaches,\nThat Girls in coats and waistcoats now,\nWill one day wear the breeches.\n\nFrom nature's and from Beauty's line,\nYour sex has strangely err'd;\nThat dress which is not feminine,\nMust always be absurd.\n\nA Matrimonial Thought.\nIN the Blythe days of Honey Moon,\nWith Nancy's allurements smitten,\nI lov'd her late, I lov'd her soon\nAnd called her dearest Kitten,\n\nBut now my Kitten's grown a Cat,\nAnd crests like other wives,\nO by my soul, my honest Mate,\nI fear she has nine lives.\n\nHELLYAR, BURRELL, and GOULD.\nBEG Leave to acquaint the Public that their Contract of partnership was disolved by mutual Consent this day, and that a new agreement has taken place, by which Mr. Hellyar continues to make up all kind of Cordage as usual, but that the business of the Marine Ware-House, at Calcutta will be conducted by the present Proprietors Burrell and Gould. They also embrace this opportunity of expressing their thanks to their Customers and the Public in general for the favors and countenance they have met with, and to assure them that it will be their principal study to give satisfaction to those who may be pleased to continue their favors, having a very complete assortment of Marine Stores, and Iron-mongery, where ships of any size, or Budgerows, can be supplied with whatever they may require, on the shortest notice, and most rasonable terms.\nCalcutta 22d. December 780.\n\nMr. SOUBISE,\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the settlement that he continues Teaching the Science of Fencing as usual, at the Harmonic Tavern on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from seven until ten in the Forenoons.\n\nNOTICE,\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar opposite Mr Guthries formerly Mr. Thomas Smiths, Europe Shop, is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at the rate of one Rupee eight Ans per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee ten Ans. retail, Course piece Goods, Cossimbaazar Bandanas, raw Silks &. All Gentlemen favouring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavor to give them satisfaction.\n\nA. BERNARD.\nBEGS leave to inform the Gentlemen of the Settlement, that having purchased a large Quantity of fine Wheat, continues the baking business as Usual, hopes for the continuance of his customers favors.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any demands on the Estate of the late Lt. Colonel Upton, are desired to send in their demands, and all persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay their respective debts, to John Murray Esq; Executor of the said Estate, on or before the first of April next.\n\nTo be SOLD,\nBY Mr. J. Andrews at the Library some exceeding good Claret Imported by the last Dutch Ship, at a very reasonable Price or by a Bernard, who lives in the house formerly occupied by Dr. Hamilton, next to G. Livius's esq.\n\nWANTED.\nA COFFRE Slave Boy any person desirous of disposing of such a Boy, and can warrant him a faithful and honest Servant, will please to apply to the Printer.\n\nTO LETT.\nA House in the Loll Baazar belonging to Mr. Henry Grant, for further particulars please to apply to the proprietor,\n\nMr. OLDHAM.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies, and Gentlemen of the settlement. that He continues as usual to bake Bread and all sorts of Sweet-cakes for breakfast, Also the rest sort of Biscuit, fit for the use of Ladies, and Gentlemen who travel, by Land, or Sea And sells Butter after the manner Mr. Le Gallais did, who shortly intends to quit business.\nHe hopes they will favour him with their commands, which will be thankfully rec'd.\n\nTo be LETT.\nTHAT large and commodious Garden-House, at present occupied by John Bristow Esq; and situated near the John baazar, on a pleasant spot of Ground. For particulars please to enquire of Mr. Edward Tiretta.\n\nTHE Inhabitants of Calcutta, are Requested to meet at Nichols, and Creightons Tavern, on Tuesday next the sixteenth Inst. at ten of the o'Clock in the forenoon, on Business regarding the Petition and Appeal, to His Majesty in Council against the Bye-Law.\nSTEPHEN BAGSHAW. Secretary.\nCalcutta 11 Jan. 1781.\n\nALL Persons having claims upon the Estate of Capt. John Griffith or being, indebted thereto are to send accounts of the same to Peter Auriol Administrator, absence to Mr. John Lew so that they may be adjusted end of March next.\n\nALL PERSONS\nWHO have any legal claims mands on the Estate of M Hierny'e deceased formerly inte of the Danish settlement, at Fred in Bengal and his surviving W hereby requested to send in thei tive claims and all Persons indeb said Estate, are desired to pay thei Debts to Mr. J. Borgen Jud inferior Court of Judicature at bar, and Administrator of the Effects of the said Mr. Andrew deceased, on or before the Expir Year and a Day from this Date August 1780.\n\nTO MERCHANTS\nABout the middle of Janu sail for Madras the Ship NY. (late the Bazile) Any Pers ing to send Bale or light Goo be accommodated with Freigh usual terms by applying to Mr Clark at his House opposite t Office in the China-baazar, said Ship.\n\nSIRAMPORE TAVERN\nCHARLES MATON havi the House near the Water occupied by Major Briton, and the same as a Tavern, and Hotel, fully acquaints the Gentlemen of that they may depend on every commodation, good Provisions, best of Liquors, Beds also may be Boarding, on Reasonable terms.\nN. B. A very good Billiard skittle Ground.\nMrs. Maton makes up all sorts inary in the neatest manner.\n\nWANTED.\nA White Smith, and a Cop each, must be a perfect Business. Inquire at the print\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any legal clai mands on the Estate Capt. Ant'y. Belshes, are desi in their respective demands, and indebted to the said Estate are desi their respective Debts on or befo Day of February next to Mr. J or Mr. Philip Delisle Executors.\n\nMrs. MANN.\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the L Gentlemen of the Settlement has moved to a house at the ba bord of Trade and have got the Goods for Sale viz.\nMillinary, China and Glass W Thread Sattins, plain Striped and fine Doosutties and Doosutties towe ras and pultah Chintz, Izaries Gorgets, Ink Stands, Europe Tongues, europe Groats in Jars Cheese, and Kismases.\nN. B. A pair of large Mahoga ing tables a Mahogany Beaureau, Cotts of all Size and sundry ot ces.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER, to the Hon. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-01-20", "date": "1781-01-20", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Melbourne copy", "image": "1781-01-20/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ES94xq-u87USjJjOvm2pJ-JygbZKIdpR/view", "text": "HICKY'S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday January 13th to Saturday January 20th 1781.\nNo. [LII]\n\nMr. HICKY.\nS I R,\nThe following are the Heads of some Extracts taken from the Leyden Gazette.\n\nTHIRTY SIX of the principal Counties in England have deputed delegates to form a Congress at Westminster, who have full powers from their Constituents to treat with the present Ministry, concerning the alarming Situation of our affairs and the most proper and efficacious Measures, for bringing them to a happy conclusion.\n\nAmongst many other serious points, they have it particularly in charge, to insist upon a free, and unprejudiced parliament, and in order to effect this much to be wished for object, they declare that all the Boroughs throughout England, are to be abolished, and that no person holding any place, pension, or contract, directly, or indirectly, under Government, or any officer, in the navy or Army shall have a voice, or seat in the House of Commons. They require all the accounts of the expenditure of the Stupendous supplies for these last five Years to be laid before them, for examination, before any new ones are granted. They desire that the most conciliatory and Pacific measures, may without delay be adopted in regard to our injured Brethren in America, in order if possible, to bring about an accommodation. In short they are to give the Minister to understand, that if the wishes of the People are not readily conformed to, they will not hesitate to establish some other more salutary form of Government.\n\nTHE Irish Lads have come to a resolution in their senate, that they will not any longer consider themselves bound by any Act, or Laws, made by so venal a Parliament as that of Great Britain; they declare they are, at last come to a proper Age, to think, and Govern themselves, without being troublesome, to the sister Country, and that laws, made by their own Parliament, must naturally be more congenial to their disposition and spirit, than those made at so many Leagues distant by People who cannot be so interested as themselves. They offer tho' to pay their Quota of Blood, and Money, for the carrying on any just War, against the common Enemy, and declare that they have long, with the deepest concern, seen the affairs of Great Britain verging to ruin, owing to the headstrong partial and venial conduct of a wicked Minister and his Junto, and that they now are determined to rescue themselves from the impending Catastrophe.—So far for our Europe accounts. Would I could say, that our situation in the new World wears a more favourable Aspect. Almost the whole of the British power there is annihilated, by, I am afraid, the hand of providence, who is justly enraged at so unnatural a War.\n\nSir Henry Clinton embarked almost, the whole of his Force on Board of 130 Transports on an Expidition to the southward, and before he had been six Days at sea, he was overtaken by a most violent Hurricane, not unusual in those Seas, out of so many Sail only 23 reached American Ports, the rest were either foundered, or dispersed to different parts of the World. The first Land some of them made, was Cornwall.\n\nI had almost forgot to tell you, that to add to our general. distress, a Dutch War is inevitable, our Ambassador had orders to make a peremptory demand from their High Mightynesses of the Ships and Troops they, by treaty agreed to assist us with, in the contingent of a War with France, and only ten days were given them for a categorical answer. Sir Joseph York not having obtained any reply within that Time has left the Hague.\n\nThe Empress of Russia, Kings of Denmark, Sweden and Portugal as well as the States of Holland have come to a determination not to suffer any of their Vessels to be searched by our Cruisers, but that they will consider any Indignity of that sort, an implied declaration of Hostility.\n\nBoth Fleets were in Port, The French very strong and well manned. In every Port of France they work Double Tides, and some of the finest Ships that ever swam on the Watery World have been lately launched by them, amongst which was the Royal Lewis. of 130 Brass Guns. One of our Privateers, it is said has taken a French Transport bound for the East Indies, by which they learn the was one of 45 with a Convoy having six Thousand Troops on Board.\n\nBy the last advices from Europe.\nHouse of Commons.\n\nLORD NORTH, moved for leave to bring in a Bill to restrain the East India Company, from making larger Dividends for the year ensuing the date of the Bill, THAN 8 PER CENT, and to continue to the Company the enjoyments of their territorial conquest's, for one single Year longer. His Lordship's view in proposing this Bill being To enable the Company to advance a sum to be demanded of them by Government toward the supply for carrying on the War for the next Year.—Making THAT a consideration for the renewal of their Charter; It met with but little opposition.\n\nColonel Barre exclaiming in warm terms, against the amazing influence of Administration over the East India Company; which he considered as destructive in its consequences to the freedom of the British constitution, Having in his Argument made use of the word FILCHING, an altercation took place, the speaker put an end to it by his interposition, the Bill pass'd.\n\nQUERE.—How will they divide this 8 per cent? and where will they find the large Resources so sagaciously expected from India by Government, toward the National supply in carrying on the War? &c: &c:\n\nLord Beauchamp, Eldest Son of the Earl of Hertford, made a most humane, and benevolent speech, introductory to a motion, for leave to bring in a Bill to Limit, the power of the Inferior Courts of Justice, with respect to Personal Arrests, for small debts. His Lordship made an apology for introducing it so late in the session; but as it is a matter in which the liberty of the subject is concerned, He hoped the Bill would not meet with much opposition, in which case it might easily be got through the House, for he had it ready prepared; but if contrary to his expectations, any material objections should arise, he should think himself happy in having opened the Idea to the House, and it might lie over to another Session.—His Lordship remarked that being a Member of the society for the relief of Persons imprisoned for small debts, He had an opportunity of knowing that the most CRUEL and OPPRESSIVE ARRESTS were made, and the most TYRANNICAL proceedings carried on by low dishonest, abandoned Attornies, and petty Officers in the Inferior courts; very often FAMILIES who have lived in good reputation and credit were thrown into prison, and ruined for ever, for debts, and often the greatest part of them uncertain and fictitious, our Jails he said were crowded from these causes, and then Parliament was obliged to apply a remedy from time to time, which was attended with inconveniences, and the occasion of great frauds; but he was satisfied if the Inferior courts were Limited, as well as the superior, so that a man could not be arrested for a debt under a certain sum it would put the creditor upon his guard against vexatious oppressive suits, and enlarge the LIBERTY OF THE SUBJECT.\n\nThe motion was seconded by Mr. Dunning, and leave given to bring in the Bill. While it was preparing the petty fogging Attornies, the Bailiffs, and their followers, the Officers of the Marshalsea, and of the Compters in the City, concerted measures for opposing it, and the City of London in its corporate capacity, disgracefully petitioned against it; but notwithstanding the arguments of the Council, for the City, and for the Marshalsea, Court Officers, at the Bar of both Houses, the bill passed, and the noble Author of it was highly applauded by the public at large.\n\nBy this new law, the practice of Holland Flanders and other countries of Europe is adopted (with regard to debts under ten Pounds). No person can be arrested in the first instance, that is to say, on the verbal process of the Plaintiff, or declaration on Oath; a writ of Summons must be issued from the Inferior court, for the debtor to appear; the debt must be PROVED, and a verdict be given by the court, before arrest or execution on his effects, can take place.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Melbourne copy", "image": "1781-01-20/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ES94xq-u87USjJjOvm2pJ-JygbZKIdpR/view", "text": "Sir Elijah Impey to the Honour of his understanding and Humanity always recommended this mode of proceeding by Summons and not holding Men wantonly and often unjustly to Bail, for Debts, not substantiated by any colateral evidence except the mere affidavit of the Prosecutor: (often some Cooley of a Sircar) on this honorable process, many an unhappy Cadet has been committed to Jail like a common Felon.—When the Sircar and Attorney merited the Pillory for their Perjury and illegal Combination and Barbarity.\n\nI wou'd beg leave to use the Words of Hamlet to the Players on this occasion—To the Hon'ble their LORDSHIPS the Kings Judges.—viz.—“ OH REFORM IT ALTOGETHER”\n\n********************\n\nMr, HICKY,\nIf you think the following suitable to the Complexion of the Times, your inserting it will oblige.\nYours.\nAnti traster and an Enemy to\npusilanimou's defaulters.\n\nExtract of Gen'l BURGOINS animated speech in the English parliament.\n\n“ THE salvation of the country depends upon the confidence of the people in some part of Government. The Ministry have it not: the whole nation see, or think they see, their insufficiency. I mean not to apply these words grossly or virulently: there are among them many to whose personal qualities and talents I bear respect, and to none more than the noble Lord in the blue ribband. But talents are relative, to times; and it is no reproach to say, that men well qualified for negociation, finance, or the smooth current of government, may be totally unfit for their stations, when the crisis requires instant resource, decisive counsel, animating action. That these are notoriously wanting, the best friends of the Ministers shake their heads and confess. Is there a man of common sense and common spirit in the country, that does not stand confounded and aghast at the late supineness? that does not think the Heralds ought to have accompanied your coach, Sir, when you carried up the Address of the Commons; and that the declaration of war at St. James's gate should have accompanied the answer from the throne? “ Be patient,” we are told, “ France may repent; Spain yet speaks us fair.,, —Sir, to be patient in our situation, is to be abject: our pusillanimity gives tenfold encrease to our natural weakness. Patience in private life, under affliction or disease, the strokes of fortune, or the hand of Heaven, is a virtue of lovely hue: but political enduring------tamely to suffer provocation or injury.—the most wanton insult that ever was offered to a nation,---I mean the message of the French Ambassador,\n—Turn thy complexion there,\nPatience, thou young and rose lipp'd cherubim,\nAnd there look grim as hell! —\nIt will be difficult to those who are conversant in history, and accurate in observation, to point out examples, where, after an alarm, the spirits, of men have revived by inaction. This nation is put into the state of a garrison whose out-posts are abandoned, whose sallies are stopt, and who are to combat in the body of the place for their last stake. I do not say, that men have not fought desperately in such situations; but then they have been brought to extremity by a progression of conflicts, and have seen great examples to raise and stimulate their public passions. I know of no great exertions, where the governing counsels have shewn apprehension and terror, and consequent confusion at the out-set, The success of vigorous measures to restore an army after a Panic, is almost invariable: ancient history abounds with examples; in our own time they are frequent. When General Romanzoff found the Russians impressed with apprehensions of the Turkish cavalry, his first measure was to lay aside the use of Chevaux de frize, and to encamp without entrenchments. The revival of the general spirit of a state depends upon the same principles. We need not seek abroad for examples; we have a more striking one at home, than foreign annals can produce, in that immortal year, 1756, the commencement of the Earl of Chatham's administration. The most glorious tribute we can pay to his memory, is to follow his example. Let Ministers visit his remains, while yet above ground, and catch wisdom, and vigour, and virtue from the view. Did he keep fleets at Spithead to prevent invasion? Did he fear to trust the internal defence of the nation to her own sons? No, Sir, your navy was employed in offensive operation in every quarter of the globe; and the nation, supported by a just confidence, were ten times stronger after the dismission of the Hanoverians and Hessians than before. Every ship became a fleet, every regiment felt itself an host.\n\n********************\n\nCALCUTTA.\n\nA Correspondent observes, that G—r, not satisfied with Levying unprecedented Taxes upon the Inhabitants add ridicule and glaring Partiality to the imposition, by appointing a Foreigner (a Tiretta) to a Place, which might be better filled by P—t, or many other British subjects.—\n\nThe Inhabitants are exceedingly happy to find that the most pious Attorney in Court is Mr. T— — second in Command.\n\nWe hear that Mr. B— — G— —d, from his brilliant appearance in Spectacles. At the late Public Bals, so attracted the attention of a certain Lady of Distinction, that she has engaged to get him appointed an honest Attorney.—And from his personal address, and peculiar abilities, he will no doubt add Lustre to the Honorable Tribe of Latitats.\n\nThe Rev'd Padre Kernander has given us a most striking instance of his Charitable disposition by his late Advertisement in the INDIA GAZETTE.—Poor Man!—All for “ the good of the mission.”\n\nOn Wednesday evening last the Race between Mr. Henkle's Horse, Match'em and Mr. Touchet's Gorgon, was Run and Won by the latter.—Considerable betts were depending.—And it was generally observed that there never was a Pair of Horses better Matched.—Match'em's ill success is imputed to his not being rode in Spurs.\n\nFrom the number of shares in the Theatree, which the over-grown Manager Sir Barnaby Grizzel has Monopolized, every play now performed is intirely a Benefit Night to himself, and the Gentlemen who expose themselves on his Stage, may be considered as merely his puppet's.\n\n********************\n\nMr. HICKY,\nThe Merry Card you enliven'd the Town with from Steph— — Bag—w Esq; Clerk of the P— — in the last Week's Gazette which wou'd have made Old saturn laugh, and cure the Devil if he was costive reminds me of a similar Joke of another DOGBERRY,—It actually happened at an assize Town, where I was present please to insert it for the Benifit of valetudinarians.\nCranny Row,\nYours Roger O'Tickleum.\n\nA Complimentary Order of the Mayor of a certain Town in the West to the Inhabitants, delivered by the Common Cryer, being a true Copy.\n\n“ O yez, O yez, O yez, this is to give notice, that the Right Worshipful the Mayor of this corporation presents his compliments to the inhabitants of this town, desiring them, both married and unmarried of the female tribe, to bring out their shovels and brushes, mops and pails, and clear and make ready the streets, in order to receive my lord Judge, who is expected here to morrow, to try a criminal for the murder of an unhappy youth, and who is to be escorted into town by a large party of townsmen with Javelins, marching on foot, two and two, drest in their best bibs and tuckers; and that the said Right Worshipful the Mayor has ordered an innumerable quantity of carts to take away the dirt and filth so shovelled together, that my Lord Judge may not be incommoded by the dust thereof which otherwise would happen, if this precaution was not taken by the said Right Worshipful, the ladies being expected to be the most numerous, most brilliant, and most splendid on this occasion ever known in the memory of the oldest man living.—God save the King.”\n\n********************\n\nTo Mr. HICKY,\nSIR,\nYOUR, Superifick Antagonist having, acknowledged in his last publication, that he cannot admit Plain truth into his paper; a confession which tho' more ingenious than might have been expected is really, I believe, Just: may I hope that you, who stand forth the Champion for freedom will take the neglected damsel under your protection, and introduce to the presence of the great a visitor they are little used to.\n\nThat your perseverence in resisting the tide of oppression may be crown'd with compleat success, is the sincere wish of your constant reader and correspondent.\nINDIEUS.\n\n“ At length, Mr. Hicky, the Cloud which has long impended over us: appears to have burst; at length we begin to feel the ill effects of that Conduct which has overturned Stronger Establishments than ours. When once a Nation departs from those principles of equity and moderation which first raised, and subsequently sustained It. When it shows its Neighbours that it has no guides but an insatiable avarice, and an unbounded Ambition, the decline of that State must be far advanced; Its fall, to use the words of a great Statesman (without, not a Palliation but a real charge) must be nevitable.—That this is too nearly our State, and our practice, I am greatly apprehensive, and that we may date all our evils from that fatal War, known by the name of the Rohillah one, I am positively certain, Prior to that æra the English name, however disgusting to an Indian Ear, was feared for its Courage, but respected for its fidelity, and honour to its engagements: It has since fallen into such Contempt and hatred, that even the insignificant Chief Nuzzef Cawn declined our proffered alliance, a very short time after, tho' the loss of his Jaghiere was the consequence of his refusal.—And the grounds of that War being considered could we possibly flatter ourselves with a Different, Effect? For the consideration of a paltry sum, for I will not suffer myself to believe that there were any seperate Articles to be paid to the company, making, as I have been told, about six months purchase of the Counties to be invaded, our army is ordered upon as disgraceful a service as perhaps the English Arms were ever employ'd, and for reasons, which the minister declared in the House of Commons where he read them, were unworthy even of the Pen of (Mrs. Rudd) to\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Melbourne copy", "image": "1781-01-20/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ES94xq-u87USjJjOvm2pJ-JygbZKIdpR/view", "text": "sist an inveterate and cowardly Ally, against a brave and numerous people, who if they had faults, had none with respect to us. — If the easy victory which our Troops obtained over superior Numbers made our valour and our discipline respected, the distruction and dispersion of a whole Nation, without the shadow of offence being given, caused our Name and our Conduct to be detested throughout Indostan.\n\nHe next enters into a solemn league and Covenant concluded by the much regretted Colonel Upton at Poonah, with the Mahrattas, which I have never heard that, that People departed from the strictest observance of; yet, but on what account or pretence I have never heard assign'd, a War is commenced against them on both sides of India, which has now, at an expence which has drained the Company's Treasuries, been protracted to years and appears without the smallest accretion of advantage to be as far from termination as on the day it began. As an instance of the moderation of this nation under these circumstances, let the following instance be recorded. Our Army, When imagining themselves in the eve of Victory and fortune, are unexpectedly reduced to the necessity of surrendering at discretion; entering into a Treaty with their enemies who have them at their mercy, and who are satisfied with returning them to the place they came from in a manner the most Hon'ble a better army could receive; yet is this treaty directly disclaimed by that Government on Pretence that the makers of it had not the Power to enter into it; and instead, in that Case, of replacing the Troops in the Precise situation they were in at making it, employ'd them elsewhere in an Hostile manne.\n\nAt length Hyder Ally, taking advantage of the debility (I hope nothing worse is to appear) of our Government, on the Coast, which seems to have been unpardonably ignorant of his force and intention, of the fruitless War with the Mahrattas, which he is sensible has intirely destroyed our Sinews for War; and aided by the assistance of Europeans from the french Island, with which, thro' the shameful inactivity of our Squadron, he has been allow'd to keep up a constant intercourse, has struck a bold and unexpected Blow; yet serious and melancholy as is the destruction of Col. Baillie's detachment, which contained the flower of the Army, the late behaviour of the native Troops at Vizacapatam is still more to be dreaded, as, which Heaven avert! should that example spread, the British empire in the East, establish'd by the wisdom and with the Blood of so many of our Gallant Country-men, is distroyed in a moment; that Hyders Gold had some share in causing that horred and almost unparrellelled behaviour. I think far from improbable; nor can I doubt from the Judgement and abilities of that Man, that previous to his Commanding this War, proper Emissarries have been employed throughout the Coasts, and even to Bengal, with every Promise of Reward and service to distress us by similar and every possible means. What success the succour which has been sent to the Coast may be attended with, remains to be seen, but I own the employing of two Officers neither very distinguished for abilities, one of whom must be highly disgusting to the Coast, and the other to the Bengal Troops, affords no room to form very sanguine expectations. I have now endeavoured to show that the Positions on which I sat out were not merely imaginary, on the arguments I used, entirely declaration: I have therefore only to add my earnest wishes that we may soon return to those just principles of Honour which so long influenced and made us respected throughout this extensive Empire being the only means I think left likely to save us from the Predicted Ruin.\n\nPLAIN TRUTH.\n\nTo Mr. HICKY,\nS I R,\nIN your last Paper, it is asserted that the spirit of the Inhabitants of Calcutta is at length roused; and the equipment of two Privateers, to do the duty of Sir Edward Hughes, is given as the proof. Now, to me, this is rather a proof that such a spirit does not exist in Calcutta. But least every one should not be of that opinion, I beg leave to mention a few other instances of their want of spirit, and of common sense.\n\nSOME years ago, a heavy tax was levied for the purpose of erecting useless gates in the several streets of Calcutta. The work was executed by some body who is said to have pocketed about a Lack of Rupees.\n\nAnother more considerable Tax is now to be raised on the Rent of all Houses.\n\nAn expiring Trade is to be burthened with an Additional impost, which may be properly enough, called Shipmoney.\n\nA monopoly of a very considerable branch of Trade has been lately established at Ass—m and Rot—s.\n\nNow with respect to any one of these acts, I shall be glad to know what opposition has been made? Have they not been received with slavish submission? It is true, a Petition against the Tax on the Rent of Houses, has been talked of; but to such a degree of subjection are the Inhabitants of Calcutta reduced, that in this important matter, they act with the most unaccountable apathy, and negligence, while the framer of the Bye Law makes the Cause his own, and is employing contractors, dependents, and every art, to procure unlimited submission: and should a few Men of independent spirit, urged by love to the community, prevail so far as to have the Petition signed, 'tis ten to one but it will be intrusted to the care of some Friend, or dependant of the very Man whose interest it is, that it should miscarry. Or else, he will prevail so far, by his emissaries, as to let it want the necessary support. But I will venture to Prophecy, that in a little time there will not be a single Inhabitant of Calcutta, who will not repent his supineness, and unseasonable parsimony.\n\nThe next tax may be on Wheels; then on Horses, Palanqueens, Servants, Plate, and soon, till not a single necessary of Life will be free from Tax or excise.\n\nHow pleasing will it be to Us, O! ye Native Inhabitants of Calcutta, and of every part of these provinces, to have Tax-gatherers, entering into the sanctum sanctorum of our Dwellings, to search for exciseable goods! How shall we like to have the Gold, and Silver Ornaments of our Women taken from them, to be carried to a stamp Office! ROUSE MY FRIENDS! ROUSE; AND REMEMBER THAT YOU are now the subjects of a gracious King, who has our happiness at heart, and will not only deliver Us from our impending dangers, from imposition and fraud; but will also punish, any who may be hardy enough to oppress us! make one generous; one glorious effort for relief! Lose not the present, omit no opportunity; to oppose such attempts nor suffer your chains to be fastened by the rivet of precedent:\nI am\nSir, &c. &c.\nAn Enemy to oppression.\n\nIT was high time Mr. HICKY for Barnaby Grizzle and his chum Nittinook, to send their despicable time serving stuff to the Houses of their Subscribers, for few would thoguht it worth sending for. The conclusion of Pericles's observations is an insult to common sense.\n\nANTI PARASITA.\n\n\"THERE is nothing like it Barney,—lay it on thick,—do not regard what the Infidels of Calcutta say about Irony; It will pass for orthodox doctrine at home amongst the Wise acres, and that will answer the intention.\"\n\nPHILO PERICLES.\n\n\"THE Editors of the India Gazette observe in their Paper of Saturday last, that \"In consequence of a cessation of Arms between him (General Goddard) and the Mahrattas, He is now on his March towards Mangalore. Can it be possible that these sycophants were unacquainted with the peremptory orders sent from Madras by Sir E. Coote to Gen. Goddard to raise the siege of Basseen (if on receipt of his Letter he was before it) even altho' he considered the capture of it certain in a few days and to proceed immediately to Mangalore? The News from Conica we belive will not give the satisfaction intended by the abovementioned Editors, for we flattered ourselves that the Mahrattas at Cuttock, which we are informed have \"Dispersed or Marched \"into another part of the Country;\" were our friends, had Received our Pay, and were to co-operate with C—l P—.\"\nYours.\nAn Enemy to mean shifts.\n\nN O T I C E.\nIS hereby given that on Tuesday the 6th of February, next, the following articles will be sold by Auction at the Dutch Company's Ware houses at Chinsura, viz.\nMetals; viz. Lead and Copper. Colours; viz. Oker, Ceruss, Red Lead, Verdegrease, and Vermillion. Glass Panes, of several dementions, Equipage, Goods; viz. Pitch, Tar, Rosin, and Pump-leather. Liquors viz. Arrack, Beer, and Vinnegar.\nChinsura the 16 January 1781.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nBY Public out-cry at Chinsura, on Tuesday the 30th of January, at the house of Mr. J. G. Krayenhoff Auctioneer, viz.\nA Quantity of the best strong Batavia Arrack in Leaguers, the very best sort of Dutch Claret, the very best Rhenesh Wine, White do. Madeira do. Frontigniac, Corals And tow very good white Riding horses.\n\nSERJEANT\nCAITANO Ribeiro de Faria respectfully begs leave to acquaint the subscribers to his Lottery that on Monday the 29th instant it will be Drawn at the Cossimbuzar Factory.\n\nAcknowledgments to our Correspondents.\nMR. HICKY, returns his sincere and grateful Acknowledgements, to his numerous Correspondents whose essays will be published in course, and begs leave to acquaint them that he has taken the large House in the Radda Bazar, (lately occupied by Mr. Tolfrey,) where he hopes to be honoured with a Continuance of their favours.\nThere is not room for Humanitas this Week. But it will be inserted in the next Gazette, without fail.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Melbourne copy", "image": "1781-01-20/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ES94xq-u87USjJjOvm2pJ-JygbZKIdpR/view", "text": "POET's CORNER.\nJEALOUSY\nOR\nthe Frantic Lover, an animated Poem.\n\nAND shall then another, possess thee my Fair,\nMust Envy still add, to the pangs of despair,\nShall I live to behold, the reciprocal Bliss,\nDeath! Death! is a Refuge, Elysium to this,\nThe Star of the Evening, now bids thee retire,\nAccurs'd) Accursed be its orbs, and extinguished its Fire,\nFor it shews me my Rival, prepared to invade,\nThose charms which at once, I admired, and obeyed,\nFar off each forbidden Incumbrance is thrown,\nAnd Polly thy Beauties, no more are thy own.\nThy Coyness too flies, as love brings to thy view,\nA Trance more extatic, than Saint ever knew,\nAnd yet I behold thee, tho' longing to die,\nApproach the near Heav'en with a Tear and a sigh,\nFor oh the Fond sigh midst enjoyment will stray,\nAnd a Tear is the Tribute, which rapture must pay,\nStill, still, dost tremble, that pleasure to seek,\nWhich pants in thy Bosom, and glows in thy cheek,\nConfusion O shame thy soft wishes destroy,\nAnd Terror cuts off the weak Blossoms of Joy,\nAh had I been blessed with thy Beauty my fair,\nWith fondest attention, with delicate care,\nMy heart wou'd have try'd all thy fears to remove,\nAnd pluck'd ev'ry thorn, from the roses of Love,\nMy insolent Rival, more proud of his right,\nContemns the sweet Office, that soul of delight,\nLess tender he seizes thy Lips as his Prey.\nAnd all thy dear Limbs, the rough Summons obey,\nEven now more liccentious, rash mortal forbear,\nRestrain him, O Venus! let him too despair,\nFreeze, freeze, the swift stream's which, now hurry to join,\nAnd curse him with Passions, unsated like mine,\nHow weak is my Rage, his fierce joy to controul,\nA kiss from thy Body, shoots Life to his soul,\nThy flost too dissolved, in one current is run,\nAnd all thy keen Feelings, are blended in one,\nThy Limbs, from his Limbs, a new warmth shall acquire,\nHis passions from thine, shall redouble their fire,\nTill wrecked and o'erwhelmed, in the storm of delight,\nThine Ears lose their hearing, thy Eyes lose their sight,\nHere conquest must pause, — tho' it ne'er can be cloy'd,\nTo view the rich plunder, of Beauty enjoy'd'\n\nThy Tresses dishevel'd.---Thy Bosom display'd-\nAnd the wishes of Years, in a moment repaid, —\nA Thousand lost thoughts, in thy fancy combine,\nA thousand wild horrors, assemble in mine,\nRelieve me kind death, shut the scene from my view,\nAnd save me ——— oh save me! ——— e'er Madness ensue.\nT. L.\nChinsura, 8th of Jan. 1781.\n\nTo be LETT.\nTHAT large and commodious Garden-House, at present occupied by John Bristow Esq; and situated near the John baazar, on a pleasant spot of Ground. For particulars please to enquire of Mr. Edward Tiretta.\n\nALL Persons having claims upon the Estate of Capt. John Griffith or being, indebted thereto are desired to send accounts of the same to Mr Jas. Peter Auriol Administrator, or in his absence to Mr. John Lewis Auriol, so that they may be adjusted before the end of March next. 2 6\n\nTo be SOLD,\nBY Mr. J. Andrews at the Library some exceeding good Claret Imported by the last Dutch Ship, at a very reasonable Price or by A Bernard, who lives in the house formerly occupied by Dr. Hamilton, next to G. Levius's esq.\n\nMr. OLDHAM.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies, and Gentlemen of the settlement. that He continues as usual to bake Bread and all sorts of Sweet cakes for breakfast, Also the best sort of Biscuit, fit for the use of Ladies, and Gentlemen who travel, by Land, or Sea. And sells Butter after the manner Mr. Le Gallais did, who shortly intends to quit business.\nHe hopes they will favour him with their commands, which will be thankfully rec'd.\n\nA. BERNARD.\nBEGS leave to inform the Gentlemen of the Settlement, that having purchased a large Quantity of fine Wheat, continues the baking business as Usual, hopes for the continuance of his customers favors.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any demands on the Estate of the late Lt. Colonel Upton, are desired to send in their demands, and all persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay their respective debts, to John Murray Esq; Executor of the said Estate, on or before the first of April next.\n\nTO LETT.\nA House in the Loll Baazar belonging to Mr. Henry Grant, for further particulars please to apply to the proprietor.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any legal claims or Demands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew Hierny'c deceased formerly intearims Chief of the Danish settlement, at Fredericnagore in Bengal. and his surviving Widow, are hereby requested to send in their Respective claims and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their respective\n\nDebts to Mr. J. Borgen Judge of the inferior Court of Judicature at Tranquebar, and Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Mr. Andrew Hierny'e deceased, on or before the Expiration of a Year and a Day from this Date the 19th August 1780.\n\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar opposite Mr Guthries formerly Mr. Thomas Smiths, Europe Shop, is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at the rate of one Rupee eight Ans per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee ten Ans. retail, Course piece Goods, Cossimbaazar Bandanas, raw Silks &. All Gentlemen favouring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfetion.\n\nHELLYAR, BURRELL, and GOULD.\nBEG Leave to acquaint the Public that their Contract of partnership was disolved by mutual Consent this day, and that a new agreement has taken place, by which Mr. Hellyar continues to make up all kind of Cordage as usual, but that the business of the Marine Ware-House, at Calcutta will be conducted by the present Proprietors Burrell and Gould. They also embrace this opportunity of expressing their thanks to their Customers and the Public in general for the favors and countenance they have met with, and to assure them that it will be their principal study to give satisfaction to those who may be pleased to continue their favors, having a very complete assortment of Marine Stores, and Iron-mongery, where ships of any size, or Budgerows, can be supplied with whatever they may require, on the shortest notice, and most rasonable terms. 2 4.\nCalcutta 22d. December 780.\n\nSIRAMPORE TAVERN.\nCHARLES MATON having taken the House near the Water side, lately occupied by Major Bition, and fitted up the same as a Tavern, and Hotel, Respectfully acquaints the Gentlemen of Calcutta, that they may depend on every possible accommodation, good Provisions, and the best of Liquors, Beds also may be had, and Boarding, on Reasonable terms.\nN. B. A very good Billiard Table, and skittle Ground.\nMrs. Maton makes up all sorts of Millinary in the neatest manner.\n\nTo be SOLD,\nA Handsome neat Charriot compleatly fitted up for further particulars enquire of Messrs. Simpson and Mitchell Coach Makers near Mr. Dacre's House.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER, to the Hon. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-01-27", "date": "1781-01-27", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Melbourne copy", "image": "1781-01-27/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EKhnZctRrQr37jmovLu1bfiMUDM_SS6U/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None,\n\nFrom Saturday January 20th to Saturday January 27th 1781. No. I\n\nThe following paper was written by the late Earl of Chatham.—It was sent by that great Man to one of his Friends, and since his death, given by that Friend, to Lord Thurlow.\nI BEGAN by conquering my own prejudices, and then endeavoured to conquer those of my Master. I made him in Love with his Parliament; but I took care that, that Parliament, should be free. I studied his honor; prevented his passions; corrected his errors—Kept ENGLAND ever uppermost in his thoughts, and taught him to consider himself as born only for the good of his people. In my Public capacity I forgot my Relations and friends, and knew none but the Friends of my Country. I feared nothing but my conscience, and aimed at nothing but the prosperity of the state. I never entered the Closet, but I thought myself accountable to GOD, and my Country for every syllable I uttered in it. I remembered that Great Britain is an Island; and that Nature, by detaching it from the continent, has rendered her situation particularly fortunate, and has pointed out to us in what Element her chief strength is destined,—I cherished upon all occasions our Naval armament; and failed not to oppose my voice against any greater number of Land forces, than were indispensably necessary; I was far from wishing to be the King's only Councellor; or, to express myself more properly, to be his Sole Minister, to draw every thing within the vortex of my own power, to be at once Admiral, General, Treasurer, Archbishop, Judge, and perpetual Legislator; such a kind of Magistrate is odious to our constitution. I was fond of Council, and sought it often, but of those only whom I knew to be Friends (from principle) to the reigning Prince.—These too were the men I sent forth to fight our battles—They sought—They conquered.—The House of Bourbon, was humbled and ready to sue for peace at the feet of my sovereign, when the jealous SCOT stepped in, and rescued it from that act of humiliation.—O my Friend, think you we should have seen that persidious House now deriding our power, and bidding us defiance? but my feeble hand drops the pen, GOD willing, I will resume it to morrow—In the interim.\nCætara desunt.\n\nBy Letters from the Cape.\nWE learn that a part of the French Fleet destined for the East Indies arrived there last June, but understanding that our India Ships under Convoy of three Men of War, were daily expected, It made them precipitate their departure for the Mauritious. They had two royal Regiments on Board consisting of about 3400 Men.\n\nAn English Gentleman at the Cape, who made very particular inquiries, concerning their strength, views, and the Cause of the expedition, found that the plan had been laid and warmly recommended by Mr. Chevalier, who was suffered to leave this for Suez in the Month of December 1778. He was well known to be a Man of a Shrewd, intriguing, penetrating Judgement, and from a long residence, perhaps better acquainted than any other Man in India, with the Politic's, dispositions, Manners, and Languages of the several Powers.—In consequence of the great Plausibility of his plan, the Minister did not hesitate to adopt it and gave immediate Orders for a Reinforcement of Ships, and Men, to be dispatched to the Mauritious in order to complete a Squadron to sail from thence to the Coast of Malabar, which was to consist of six Ships of the Line, two fortie's and seven Frigates, with sufficient, Transports to embark nine thousand Troops. Upon their arrival in india, they are to be under the orders of Mr. Chevalier, who had left France for the Mahratta Country, in February 1779. His Route, for the sake of expedition is by the way of Bufforah, and it is supposed he must by this time, have reached his Journey's end.\n\nCALCUTTA.\nLAST Tuesday a Salute of 21 Guns was Fired here, in demonstration of Joy, for the reduction of the strong Fortress of Basseen, and the Hon'ble the Governor General and Council were pleased to direct that this intelligence should be published throughout the Army, as an event reflecting the most important Honor, and Advantage, on the English Arms.\nA few Day ago was performed at Chinsura a FARCE (which had like to have terminated in a Tragedy) call'd the The Devil to pay, or the Mynheers in an uproar. To prevent the Joke being carried too far, a Band of Whisker'd JANNISARIES with their scimitars appeared towards the Conclusion of the Drama, dispatched from the Dominions of the GRAND SIGNIOR and commanded by a Pascha Aga, and Bashaw of 3 Tails. The appearance of these Jannifaries interupted the Performance and reduced the Mynheers to their former Specific Gravity, and good order.\nSir Edward Durbar is unwilling to expose his well cramed carcase, by a Winters cruize in the Bay of Bengal, tho' highly necessary at this Grisis, being so infested with French Privateers, that the Merchants are obliged to fit out a Subscription Fleet in their own defence.\nSir Edward from an Extreme regard to the Honour of the BRITISH FLAG, has taken shelter under the Guns of the Company's GRABBS and GALLIVATS at Bombay.—Oh Rare! Admiral Cruize-wool.\n\nTo Mr. HICKY,\nSIR,\nBeing in company the other Night, when the accompanying paper of News was Handed about, a copy of it is at your service.\nYour constant Reader.\nPLAIN TRUTH.\nBurrackpore 19 Jan'y.\nTranslation of a paper of News from the Camp of the Rajah Chimnagu Baboo, dated Puddumpoor the 1st. of the Month Mohurram or 28th December 1780.\nTHE Rajah crossing the Maha Nuddee this Morning with his whole Army marched to, and Encamped at this Place, which is about four Coss North from Cuttock.—There were great Rejoicings in the Camp this day, Firing of Cannons and Rockets on Account of the arrival of considerable Treasure in Doolies, under charge of some English Tellingahs (Sepoys) sent from Calcutta by the Vakeel Rajah Ram Pundit; advanced as a Loan by the English Sirdars to the Rajah Baboo. It was a most acceptable supply, as the price of Grain had risen to ten Seers for a Rupee, owing to the great consumption, and many Horses, and Camels had died.—The report is warm that the Rajah will proceed streight into Bengal, but by which road is uncertain, some times one, some times another, being talked of.—It is also said that a second supply of Money, is to be received, in which case it is conjectured the Rajah will return, and reduce to obedience the refracting Zemindar of Duckarawl, who has refused to pay his Rents.\n\nGnosius hic Rhadamantus habet durissima Regna\nCustigatque auditque dolos, subigitque fateri.\nVirgil.\nFriend HICKY,\nIT is recorded of an ingenious Statesman who once had the Misfortune to fall into disgrace by the false Insinuations of some time serving Parasite, or favorite Mistress, that he modestly requested of his Prince some barren piece of Ground in his Dominions; but on close enquiry no such could be found, the whole Country being so well cultivated and profitably managed: the Fact so strongly demonstrated the unfortunate Statesman's ability, and wise conduct, that he was immediately taken into favor and his Enemies were severely punished.\nThere is a Country called Japan, whose present waste, depopulated and impoverished state, loudly calls for the able assistance of some such honest Minister, whose Genius, Impartiality, and Zeal, for the real interests of his Masters, may in some Measure stem the rapid Torrent of acumulated evils, which threaten it with total Ruin.—If it be asked, whence those ills arise? It may be truly answered, that when Venality, obstinacy in unjust undertakings, and bare-faced corruption taint the springs of Government, when private animosities, and malice influence public Councils, and Measures\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-01-27/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17dDdKVsVci1rwj8iZTTIjMyKgqF2n21l/view", "text": "[COLUMN 1]\nwhen the first Ministers of Justice are made proselytes by places and contracts, and when abject Tools, and sycophants destitute of Ability, Honor, or Principle, without any other Recommendation than a mean obsequiousness and promptitude to do any dirty Jobb of their stile, more venal Patrons are placed in stations of Power. The consequences to a people must be oppression, extortion, and misery?\n\nWhen Finance is only considered an easy mode of sharing public plunder, War made a Jack-Ass to load with all the blame of state peculation, the Marine a willing handmaid to make the Fortunes of worthless Toad eaters, and favourites, when pensioned public Magistrates, under the color of Justice daringly sanctify, and encourage extortion, and illegal Taxation in open defiance, and direct opposition to the established Laws of their Country, sharing the general spoil, and procuring lucrative employments for themselves, their favorites, and Dependants; surely the most exemplary punishment ought to follow such audacious violations of public Justice, and common Honesty.\n\nThe proofs of Mal-administration in that oppressed and unhappy Country are so numerous, that even a succinct Retail of one third would fill Volumes, and portray too melancholy a Picture to the Humane part of your Readers.—Having for some Years traded to that Country in the Dutch service, the following Incidents happened during my residence there.—Some time since in one of the principal Ports of Jesso, an impolitic duty was laid on all Exports and Imports. Under the stale pretence of protecting commerce, an armament was equipped to save appearances. A most enourmous sum was embezzled, the Commodore's enabled to retire with fortunes, and the whole dismissed at the very time when National, as well as assential services to the community might be rendered by them.—The consequence of which was that the cruizers of a Neighbouring Island, soon afterwards came, seized and destroyed without any Impediment or apprehension a most considerable part of the trade of the unfortunate Inhabitants, to the amount of not less than 15 or 16 Lacks.—Had the Men in power the smallest spark of Patriotism, Judgment, or Foresight, they would have appointed Vessels of Force at proper stations, which would have effectually prevented these disasters, but instead of sending any on this necessary and essential service, two are ordered with the private dispatches of a most rapacious chief to one extremity of Asia, another all the way to China with private plundered Treasure, and a fourth given to a Brother in Law to trade with from Port to Port.\n\nThese are peccadillio's compared to the perfidious Breach of public treaties, which appear to have been made like the cruel Laws of Caligula, to have the pleasure of violating them, in so much, that modern Japanese Faith, is now become amongst the neighbouring states as proverbially odious, as Punic Faith was antiently to the Romans.\n\nIn consequence of such general venality Mismanagement, Oppression, and Tyranny, the provinces of Japan are so depopulated, and impoverished that the Yearly collections of the Revenue decrease in an alarming, and astonishing progression.\n\nA manifest want of Capacity and Genius to direct public Measures, a total Inattention to the general safety and public Weal, too partial an attention to private Interest, and unmerited Favoritism joined to a greedy and insatiable Thirst of Gold, have given to an Hostile invader a most favourable opportunity; devastating a Part of their Coast, and marking his march through it, with Massacre, Plunder and defeat, What consequences are likely to result from such a Tissue of public Crimes may afford ample matter for a future Essay.\nYours Magna Charta.\n\n[COLUMN 2]\nTo Mr. J. A. HICKY,\nSIR,\nI request you, from charitable motives, to insert what follows, in your next paper,\nI am Sir your most\nobedient Servant,\nHUMANITAS.\n\nTHE late order, that has been issued, to oblige all Frenchmen to transport themselves from these provinces, by sea, in the course of the present month, on pain of imprisonment, is the common topic of conversation; and, I have the pleasure of being able to assert, that it is generally condemned by British subjects, as well as by neutral foreigners.\n\nActuated by humanity, and a hope, that the authors of this order will perceive, and correct his error; I shall endeavour to prove, that it is not only cruel, and unjust; but also impolitic, and absur'd.\n\n'Tis cruel; because there are many french Gentlemen who have been residents at Chandernagore for twenty, thirty, and forty years; have large families; no connexions elesewhere, and are so aged, and infirm, as to be unable to endure the fatigues of a voyage to another region; or, even a removal from their present dwellings.\n\n'Tis unjust; because they were admitted on their parole of honour; have sworn allegiance to his Majesty; and, have been guilty of no crime.\n\n'Tis bad policy, for no frenchman will, in future, surrender himself a prisoner, when he may be certain of being treated with such excessive rigour: he will rather lose his life bravely, than endure worse than death, and what treatment, must we expect; if we should fall into their hands, no improbable thing; considering the deplorable situation of the Company's affairs. Being required to leave the provinces, without any restriction as to the place of their retreat; what is there to prevent their taking refuge with Hydet Ally. He is ready to receive them, and is their only resource. They have no tie to prevent their taking this step. torn from their wives, Children, and possessions, 'tis subsistance they will search; with him they are not only sure of obtaining that, but perhaps, an opportunity for revenge on their implacable enemy. As to the parole of honour, and oath of allegiance; they are, by this order, virtually dissolved: they were pledged for personal liberty, protection, and the peaceable enjoyment of their property: the obligation, on one side, being withdrawn; on the other, it must stand cancelled.\n\n'Tis absur'd; for it cannot be obeyed. I know several french Gentlemen, who have done, all in their power, to obey it: they have been willing to tear themselves from their wretched wives, and helpless parents, and Infants, in hopes of meeting the hand of humanity in some other clime. They have found it impossible to obtain a conveyance: and, are they to suffer the horrors of a dungeon, for not performing an impossibility!\n\nThose, who say the french deserve such treatment, because our countrymen have been used with cruelty and perfidy by them; speak from a most ungenerous, and detestable principle: because they are perfidious, are we to be false? or, are we to be void of humanity, because they are cruel? no; let us still be generous; 'tis the most likely means to make them so: but, let us not supply them with motives of revenge, in excuse for any future inhumanity.\n\nHow very different is such conduct, from the treatment of the french prisoners, in the course of the last War! A number of brave men, reduced, by misfortune, to the greatest distress, were abandoned, by their king and Country, to the pity of an enemy, for food and cloathing!—they were fed; they were cloathed; and, most of them enjoyed conveniencies. they had, 'till then, been strangers to; they were treated like friends & children of Great Britain; and the humanity of that country, in this instance, has been commemorated by the Pen of Voltaire.—a glorious reward for it's benevolence; which will endure till science is no more!\n\nHave some regard for the honour of the British name:—recal this inhuman order:—relieve the poor men, their parents, Wives, and children, from their present direful apprehensions:—confine them within the barriers of Chandernagore, if you please; or if any of them have been criminal, let them be properly punished; but, for God's sake spare the innocent!\n\nFor the honour of my country, and of human nature, I sincerely wish this inconsiderate order may be buried in oblivion.\n6th January 1781.\n\n[COLUMN 3]\nSUCH is the refined Gallantry of the serious Col. P——l and such his Mahemetan Devotion to the Native Beauties of Hindostan, that we hear he consented to be C—r—m—ed, to facilitate his approaches, and render his Devoirs to Sall, the more pleasing, the Lady being absolutely abdurate, unless the Col; wou'd adopt her Cast. To his everlasting Fame the Amarous! Detachment commander, spiritedly submitted to the operation.\n\nThe following is inserted as a trivial specimen of the Colonels delicate sanction for Honor, truth, and justice, as well as of his steady and respectful Attachment to the Regulations of Gen. Sir Eyre Coote.\n\nSoon after Gen'l Coote's arrival at Calcutta, Mr. HICKY was employ'd to Print his Regulations, and having occasion for the service of one Tho's Jones (an undisciplined Recruit in the Artillery, versed in Printing) upon application to the G——l. He was pleased to direct that Man shou'd be spared to Mr. HICKY for the purposes required, and particularly to expedite the Printing of the Regulations.\n\nWHEN the mercenary Printers of the MONITOR had accomplish'd their scheme for poor HICKY's destruction, their grand aim was to get his Man taken away from him and made over to them.\n\nThe worthy, and truly Hon'ble Col. having got his cue's took away the man from Mr, HICKY who in consequence waited upon him, the truely Hon'ble Col. told him strenously that, that the good of the service only, was the cause of recalling Jones. Mr. HICKY in answer said that the Man was sickly, and engaged to provide two other Men in his room,——No the Col. assured him most religiously that he shou'd not have more Print for any Man,\" But to his immortal Honour be it Recorded, in a few Months after he made the Man over to the Printers of the Monitor, in whose service he has since continued.\n\nWhen Mr. HICKY mentioned the Generals Regulations, the Amorous Col's Reply was,——That he would not spare a Man unless it was to assist in making Sky-rockets.\n\nQUERY.—If G——l C—te commanded here, wou'd he not spare himself the Trouble of commanding the Madras Detachment.\n\nTo Mr. HICKY.\nAS I frequently walk thro' the streets and Lanes of Calcutta, I am delighted with the Drollery exhibited in the different Signs both in the Emblems\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-01-27/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17dDdKVsVci1rwj8iZTTIjMyKgqF2n21l/view", "text": "Motto,---And as all of them have been erected within these 4 or 5 years, and already have attained to such a Mastery of choice and expression, I am hopefull Mr. G—— will not take amiss my proposal, that to prevent his being out-done In these necessary Indexes to the Business within Doors.---He immediately affixed to the front of his House a Broad Plank with the following Inscription (Mutatis Mutandis) which is literally copied from a sign in the city of Westminster.\nHErE liFS WUn wo QuRS A GooSE\ni liKEyys ShAFS & blADES\nBY me JoN SaLTer\ntuuTH drAEr,\nYou know, Sir, Mr. G—— can at his discretion adorn the sign with the figuers of his Instruments and an head in Agony with the Label \"Teeth drawn at a touch.\"\nAMBULATOR.\nSerampore Jan. 18 1781.\nP. S. If you, Sir, think the above worthy a place in your entertaining Gazette I beg you will insert it. The Large and small Letters in the Inscription should be preserv'd as near as possible to the Original, of which I have for your private perusal added the explanation, viz.\nHere lives one who cures Agues\nI likewise shaves and bleeds\nby me John Salter\nTooth drawer.\nAMBULATOR.\n\nThe vanity of dress a Chinese Anecdote\nAn Old Bouze very poorly dressed, drew near to a great Mandarin named Zion Zioung—who display'd great luxury in his Apparel—always wearing the Richest Garments, Studded with Brilliants, The poor Bouze followed him thor' several streets after bowing down to the Ground, and paying the Mandarin, \"THANKS FOR HIS JEWELS\"—what means this mendecant fryar says the Mandarin?— my friend I never gave you any JEWELS—––no––—answered the Poor Bouze but you let me enjoy the Sight of them, and that is all the use you can derive from them yourself, while you have still the Trouble and Care to guard those Jewels, an inconvenience I do by no means desire.\n\nMany Persons are curious to know the History of the first Introduction of TEA into England, Mr. Hicky gives the following from an authentic Document.\nIN the year, 1688, the 'mate of a ship, that arrived in the river from China, brought with him three quarters of a hundred weight of green tea, and employed the waterman,s apprentice (whose name was Burrows) who tended on the ship to sell it for him. Burrows, after hawking it about the town for some time, without meeting with a purchaser, brought it to Old Lloyd's Coffee-house, and sold it to the master of the house. It is presumed, the first dish of tea sold in London, was at Lloyd's.----Mr. Burrows afterwards became a man of property, and well known to many people in the city.\n\nCALCUTTA.\nWE are informed that our good friends the Dutch have lent our Enemies the French two hundred thousand Pounds which was to be embark'd on Dutch bottoms and sent out to the Cape for them.—Rub your Eyes Sir Ed. Dunbar, now is the time to make your peoples fortune.\nWe hear that the over grown Manager Sir Barnaby Grizzel will exhibit his Puppets, on Thursday next in Venice Preserv'd or the Plot discover'd and it is said that the Tragedy King (notwithstanding the unsavory, trial which his Theatrical small Cloaths underwent in the late Gale) will attempt the part of Jaffier, to the no small Mortification, of the refined sensations of Belvidera.\n\nWHEREAS.\nONE Rada Churn Dofs of John Baazar a Sircar of Mr. Oldham in Calcutta for many years, did on Tuesday the second Instant, carry a Bill for S. Rs. 1048, unto Lieutenant Golding, at his Quarters in the New Fort, and received the above sum, of him before eleven o'Clock the same Morning, but has not since been heard of. If any Person or Persons can give any account of him, and where he may be found, or will bring him to Mr. Motts Office, or to Mr. Oldham, he or they shall Receive a Reward of 150 S. Rupees.\nN. B. He was a thin spare Man about 5 Foot 6 Inches, Black Face and Pock Marked, 32 years Old, and is the Son of Taukoor Dofs who was a Weighman to the Hon'ble Company, and has lived at the West end of the John Baazar for many years.\n\nMr. OLDHAM.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the Settlement, and the Public in General that the different Reports which has been circulated about Calcutta, for some days past relating to the Body of his Sircar, being found in a Chest in the New Fort, he believes it entirely Groundless, and without any foundation. Neither did he apply to Justice on the above occasion, as it was said, Nor has he received any intelligence of him as yet.\n\nTo be sold by private Contract.\nTHAT extensive spot of Ground pleasantly situated opposite to Mr. Wheler, Mr. Stark and Col. Watson's Garden Houses. It is completely inclosed, beautified by two large Canals, and a variety of Trees, within an easy distance from Town, a few hundred yards distant from the River of which any House, that may be built upon it, will command a prospect. For further Particulars, enquire at Mr. W. Williams at the Commissary General's Office, where the title deeds are to be seen. There is also a variety of materials for building, which will be sold, with the Ground, or seperately.\n\nSTRAYED.\nFROM the House of Mr. Robert Duncan in the China Baazar. On Thursday last a Coffree Boy about 12 years Old, named Friday whoever brings back the same, shall receive the Reward of one Gold Mohur.\n\nFor Private SALE.\nA PAIR of Grey, Carriage Horses, warranted found, and free, from all Vice, and want no Breaking, Enquire at the Printing Office.\n\nTo be LETT.\nTHAT large and commodious Garden-House, at present occupied by John Bristow Esq; and situated near the John baazar, on a pleasant spot of Ground. For particulars please to enquire of Mr. Edward Tiretta.\n\nLOST.\nABOUT the end of December last, as is imagined on the Road from Calcutta to Rosipuglah, A green Fish skin case containing a Miniature Picture set in gold. A reward of two Gold Mohurs will be given to the person who brings it to Mr. Motts Police Office in the China baazar.\n\nSERJEANT\nCAITANO Ribeiro do Faria respectfully begs leave to acquaint the subscribers to his Lottery that on Monday the 29th instant it will be Drawn at the Cossimbuzar Factory.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nBY Public out-cry at Chinsura, on Tuesday the 30th of January, at the house of Mr. J. G. Krayenhoff Auctioneer, viz.\nA Quantity of the best strong Batavia Arrack in Leaguers, the very best sort of Dutch Claret, the very best Rhenesh Wine, White do. Madeira do. Frontigniac, Corals And two very good white Riding horses.\n\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given that on Tuesday the 6th of February, next, the following articles will be sold by Auction at the Dutch Company's Ware houses at Chinsura, viz.\nMetals; viz. Lead and Copper. Colours; viz. Oker, Ceruss, Red Lead, Verdegrease, and Vermillion. Glass Panes, of several dementions, Equipage, Goods; viz. Pitch, Tar, Rosin, and Pump-leather. Liquors viz. Arrack, Beer, and Vinnegar.\nChinsura the 16 January 1781.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA Handsome neat Chariot compleatly fitted up for further particulars enquire of Messrs. Simpson and Mitchell Coach Makers near Mr. Dacre's House.\n\nMr. CHRISTIAN PATTERSON.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Public that he will open a Pawn Brokers Office in the Armenian street, opposite the House of Mr. Dionesius, agreeable to the orders of the Hon'ble Governor General and Council, and of the Hon'ble the Supreme court of Judicature, to carry on the Pawn Brokers business.\nN. B. The conditions may be seen at his Office.\n\nMrs. MANN.\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement that she has moved to a house at the back of the board of Trade, and have got the following Goods for Sale viz.\nMilinary, China and Glass Ware, fine Thread Sattins, plain Striped and flowered fine Doofutties and Doofutties towels, Madras and pultah Chintz, Izaries sashes and Gorgets, Ink Stands, Europe Pickeld Tongues, Europe Groats in Jars Dutch Cheese, and Kismases.\nN. B. A pair of large Mahogany Dining tables a Mahogany Beareau, Blackwood Cotts of all Sizes, and sundry other Articles.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-01-27/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17dDdKVsVci1rwj8iZTTIjMyKgqF2n21l/view", "text": "POETS CORNER.\n\nODE to LIBERTY:\n*Occasioned by its apparent revival in England.*\n\nRUIN a while, and ruthless war,\nFrom Janus blood stain'd portals hurl'd\nFierce bounding on its rapid car,\nMay shake the pillars of the world.\nYet freedom sees her deathless flame,\nThrough times remotest periods blaze,\nWhile Britons, emulous of fame\nNew trophies to their Goddess raise,\nFar as by patriot Britons borne,\nSweet Liberty! thy banners wave,\nImperious Gaul, and Spain have sworn\nThy long liv'd, Empire to enslave:\nBut fate, a while averts the doom;\nSince liberty yet haunts our Isle,\nFresh honours shall through ages bloom,\nEach coming year, shall sweeter smile.\nEnraged at Britain's, alter'd laws,\nHer children o'er th' attlantic main,\nHave bold espoused fair freedoms cause,\nAnd dark corruption shrinks again:\nShe comes! she lifts her heav'n form'd crest,\nPervading rays are thrown arround,\nCorruption beats her rancour'd-breast,\nAnd sinks beneath the dreadful wound.\nLo when thick vapours tempest wage\nAnd Lowring skies half hides the day,\nThe clouds pour forth their liquid rage\nAnd all is cheer'd by Phæbus ray.\n\n*To Mr. HICKY, for the Poet's Corner.*\n\nTHE Dullness of Mr. R—s Monitor shows,\nHow absurd to advice, through the Channel of Prose,\nHe should tickle with verse, or at least for one time,\nHe might try the effects of a Lesson in Rhyme.\nBut, as R. has not taken the method he ought,\nCorrect, my Friend Hicky, your enemy's fault,\nCome, handel a subject, that's pretty and charming,\nA subject that stands much in need of reforming,\nThe foibles of Women, a Fountain ne'er dry,\nA Monitor's pen would for ages supply,\nAnd, first I advise to begin with reclaiming,\nThe sex's extravagant passion for Gaming,\nWhat a loss we sustain! what a sourse of vexation,\nWhen Cards put a stop, to their sweet conversation,\nBehold each new deal, how it varies the scene,\nSee how Madam Prudery, swells with the spleen;\nNext minuet her face speaks the Joy of her Soul,\nShe thinks herself sure, of a sans prendre vole,\nHer avarice fixes her Eye to the Dish,\nHer Fancy's engaged in collecting the Fish,\nBut her Judgement, alas! is mislead by her Haste,\nAnd she feels her mistake, when she pays for a Baste,\nAt the sight of ill fortune, away fly the graces,\nAnd the Furies as suddenly fill up their places;\nThose cruel destroyers of Beautiful Faces.\nTo stifle her Passions, no longer she's able,\nIn a rage, up she starts, throws the Cards on the Table,\nExclaims against Fortune, imputing the Fault,\nTo all things, excepting, that one which she ought,\nPeor Simon attempts not, her Fury to check,\nExperience has taught him, how hard she can peck;\nHe fears for the Wounds, yet unheal'd is his Comb,\nAnd prudently takes himself, out of the Room.\nThis Plan to pursue, if the Editor chuse,\nPhilogonios readily offers his Muse.\n\nDAAR gerrelden Scepter Zwaait, de wetten niet meer gelden;\nDaar men de waare trouw met Schande kout vergelden,\nDaar niemant reyligifdie een eerlyh harte heeft;\nDaaralles, groot en kleiu roor eenen dwingeland ceeft;\nDaaralles word verrigt na willekeurs gezag;\nDaar deugd werd witgestampt met al wat zy vermag;\nDaar God-verzackery roor geestig word versleeten;\nDaaralles aardig is wat Coosheid word geheeten;\nDaar men de wet ontduikt daor Cuitenlends geweld,\nEn hem dicdaar voor waakt wit al zyn Ampten steld;\nDaar eenen Curger van een vicemd werd overrompeld,\nEn, door een trots geeveld, in rampspoed word gedompeld;\nDaar gaat het al verkeert. Daar is alles cui,ent hoop;\nNatuur zelfs kwy ntaldaar in haar gewcone loops;\nNertoond in't eest vant Jaar veel wolken diken duister,\nDie's lieflyk zonne ligt Ceneemen haren luister,\nDie niet weet waar dit is of hy die vraagt daar na,\nDie geeft men tot Cescheid dat hit is. C—c—a\n\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar opposite Mr Guthries formerly Mr. Thomas Smiths, Europe Shop, is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at the rate of one Rupee eight Ans per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee ten Ans. retail, Course piece Goods, Cossimbaazar Bandanas, raw Silks &. All Gentlemen favouring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfaction.\n\nTO LETT.\nA House in the Loll Baazar belonging to Mr. Henry Grant, for further particulars please to apply to the proprietor.\n\nALL PERSONS\nWHO have any legal claims or Demands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew Hiernv'e deceased formerly intearim Chief of the Danish settlement, at Fredericnagore in Bengal and his surviving Widow, are hereby requested to send in their respective claims and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. J. Borgen Judge of the inferior Court of Judicature at Tranquebar, and Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Mr. Andrew Hiernv'e deceased, on or before the Expiration of a Year and a Day from this Date the 19th August 1780.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any demands on the Estate of the late Lt. Colonel Upton, are desired to send in their demands, and all persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay their respective debts, to John Murray Esq; Executor of the said Estate, on or before the first of April next.\n\nMr. OLDHAM.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies, and Gentlemen of the settlement that He continues as usual to bake Bread and all sorts of Sweet-cakes for breakfast, Also the best sort of Biscuit, fit for the use of Ladies, and Gentlemen who trawel, by Land, or Sea. And sells Butter after the manner Mr. Le Gallais did, who shortly intends to quit business.\nHe hopes they will favour him with their commands, which will be thankfully recd.\n\nALL Persons having claims upon the Estate of Capt. John Griffith or being, indebted thereto are desired to send accounts of the same to Mr Jas. Peter Auriol Administrator, or in his absence to Mr. John Lewis Auriol, so that they may be adjusted before the end of March next. 3\n\nHELLYAR, BURRELL, and GOULD.\nBEG Leave to acquaint the Public that their Contract of partnership was disolved by mutual Consent this day, and that a new agreement has taken place, by which Mr. Hellyar continues to make up all kind of Cordage as usual, but that the business of the Marine Ware - House, at Calcutta will be conducted by the present Proprietors Burrell and Gould.\nThey also embrace this opportunity of expressing their thanks to their Customers and the Public in general for the favors and countenance they have met with, and to assure them that it will be their principal study to give satisfaction to those who may be pleased to continue their favors, having a very complete assortment of Marine Stores, and Iron-mongery, where ships of any size, or Budgerows, can be supplied with whatever they may require, on the shortest notice, and most resonable terms. 3 4\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First: and last PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-02-03", "date": "1781-02-03", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-02-03/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17al83Cg_-QTXamhSZLaKIJjeljwZaSMC/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday January 27th to Saturday February 3d 1781. No. II\n\nIN THE PRESS, A NEW WORK,\nINTITLED,\nTHE CALCUTTA JESTER,\nOR\nTHE CRANNY IN HIGH GLEE.\nBEING a pleasant Pocket companion, and convenient Vade Mecum to the Haunters of CHEVEAUX, or for those of Bashfull constitutions who are compel'd some times (unavoidably) to visit the LADIES.\nThis Book contains a very valuable choice of Tickling Touches,—Shining Skitts,—Stinging Satires,—Risible Repartee's,—Comical Connundrums,—And Calcutta compliments.\nWith only this little Book in the Pocket, a Gentleman may appear to very great advantage either at a great Man's Dijeune, or a Ladies Tea table, at a Cheveaux of a Field Officer, or a Dinner of a Member of the Board of Trade, or the Chief of Cossimbazar.\nBy way of Apendix, is added a comment upon Caps, adapted to a first setting up visit, and a few soft Inuendo's, proper to whisper in a fair ones Ear, when handing her up stairs to the Harmonic, interspersed with an abundant, variety of pretty innocent Nothings, so requisit to accomplish a Puppy of the Ton in Calcutta.\nIn short the Crannys Vade Mecum will be found a usefull companion to any Gentleman whether Lolling at full length in a Phaeton, during an Horizontal Repose, after Dinner, under the hands of a Frisseur, or at the CRISIS of operation, of an Anti Bilious Pill, as it will be rather found to assist the Expulsions,\nThe Publisher acknowledges himself indebted for ALL the PUNS, and some very high seasoned (not Atic,) but Asiatic, BON MOTTS, to a Manuscript found in the Cabinet of Samuel Tolfrey Esq; Attorney, and Punster, lately retired to Europe, a Gentleman confessed by all the Literati to be as Hamlet terms it, a Fellow of Infinit wit, and most excellent Fancy.\n\nCALCUTTA.\nTHERE is certain Intelligence of two French Privateers, being off Point Palmiras to intercept our Indiamen, a Vessel Richly Laden from the Coast, called the Elizabeth, belonging to John Burrell Esq; has fallen into their hands, and another Country Ship,—After taking out the Cargoes, they turned the crews ashore, and set fire to the Hulls.\nVerlet the French Pilot still remains quiet at his station at Ballasore.\nThe Marquis De Culioni (a Colonel of Horse in the French service) is at Chandernagore, this Gentleman has been offered a passage in a Dutch, and Danish Vessel, but thinks He may possibly be of Service to Hyder in the present conjuncture. He therefore waits the expected arrival of the French expedition, that has long been projected against these excellently Defended Territories.\nThe Express instructions given by the Court of France last War, respecting the English who might be captured, was to send them all without Distinction of Rank, age, or Sex, to the ISLE OF BOURBON, where they could tell no Tales.\nVide, the actual Instructions sent out to Monsr. Lally from Paris, which were happily intercepted by our then Governor of Madras, and recollect the behaviour of the French at St. Davids. Governors in Asia, were a little more Vigilent and cautious in those days, and found opportunities and means of setting on foot, remote offensive Expeditions, against the common Enemy, and equally defending, and preserving the Company's conquests, and Dominions here; witness the MANILLA Expedition, projected last War, equipt at Madrass, and sail'd within the space of three Weeks.\nThe force sent to conquer the Mannilas which so much distressed the Spaniards, did not exceed 2300 Men in all, while Sir Edward Durbar, and Lord 'Cloud slumbered 4 Months at the Cape, with 1200 Company's troops, 1000 Kings Troops, a large Fleet, and a numerous Body of Marines, Officers. and Seamen.——They passed Mauritius leaving an English Indiaman, and the Cartel Ship quiet in the French Harbour.\nIt is a fact that when the English Admiral lay at the Cape, French Transports, men of War, and Victualling Vessels, were daily arriving. He had every proof before his Eyes of Hostile designs, and vigourous preparations making at MAURITIUS.—He knew Pondicherry was taken, and destroyed; and that there remained no duty whatever for the Fleet to perform at the Durbar, the only object of annoyance the English had to dread, to their valuable Territories in Assia, was, MAURITIUS.—to that object, all his attention ought to have been directed; instead of this——it does not appear that he gave himself the least trouble, not even to gain information, or that he dispatched any vessel to Reconnoitre the Island.—The Garrison of Mauritius was composed of Germans and Kid-nap'd Irish—ill paid, half starved, and all Ripe for mutiny, and desertion, had the smallest attempt been made to alarm the Island by the apperance of the English Admiral and his Lordship, at that Crisis.\nThe Force in Harbour was not so strong as shoud Justly have alarmed a spirited British Admiral, but Sir Edward did not think it advisable, he thought DISCRETION the better part of valour,\" and that the Fleet at Madras when under the management of the victualing Agent, wou'd be more safe and more Benificially employ'd——It has now been 2 Years in India, and has never taken a single ship (either of the French or Hyders altho' they swarm)——while both the French Privateers, and Hyders arm'd Grabbs, have taken 10 or 15 Merchant vessels, and Country ships under Old Sir Edwards Nose——nay strange to tell, the Fleet has never fired a single Shot, but in SALUTES, since Sir Edward left Portsmouth.\nThe Squadron was weaken'd at a most improper crisis, only to convoy home the Ill got Million of Sir Thos Pillage, late Governor of Madras——–and another Line of Battle Ship was sent out on a Cruize with a Scotch Physician for the Benifit, and Recovery, of his Health——who by marrying a young Lady had been rather too active in his Conjugal exertions.\nThese seem to be the only actual Instances of services, this fleet has performed in Asia during this most aweful, serious, and alarming State of the British Empire. When the universal Cry is HAVOCK, and we are actually engaged in war with nearly all the GLOBE.\nLet all Lovers of their Country, and well wishers to the English Interest in India, compare the vigourous Honest proceedings of our Governors and Commanders in Asia last War, with the petty frivolous and absur'd System of management which has so fatally prevail'd in India since the breaking out of the present serious War, with France, Spain, and America.\n\nA Journal of Sir Wm Drapers, and Admiral Cornishes, of the Proceedings of his Majesty's Forces on the expedition projected in India against, Manila last War.\nTHE troops allotted for this enterprize were remains of the 79th regiment, and a Company of the royal Artillery. The auxiliaries furnished by the Gentlemen at Madrass, consisted of thirty of their Artillery, 600 Sepoys, a company of Coffries, one of Topazes and one of pioniers, to which they added the precarious assistance of two Companies of French men enlisted in their service, with some hundred of un-armed Lascars for the use of the engineers, and park of Artillery. As a compensation for this feeble supply of men they favoured us with some very good officers in every Branch of the service.\nRear Admiral Cornish, reinforced our little army with a fine battalion of 550 seamen, and 270 good Marines, so that the whole force for the land Operations amounted to 2300 men, who with the necessary stores were embarked on board of his Majesty's Squadron, and two India ships, employed as, Transports, with an activity, and dispatch, that did great honour to all concerned in that arrangement. The preparations were begun, compleated, and shipped in three weeks, through a Raging and perpetual Surf, by which some lives were lost. As Major General Lawrence was of opinion that the set-\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-02-03/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17al83Cg_-QTXamhSZLaKIJjeljwZaSMC/view", "text": "[Column 1]\nlements would be in danger if more forces were drawn from the Coast. The two Battalions of the Company's Troops, all the Cavalry, 6000 Sepoys, with a part of Colonel Monsons, and the Highlanders, then at Madras, were left for their security, and were deem'd sufficient at that time. The Sea Horse was previously dispatched through the streights of Malacca, to the entrance of the China Seas, to stop all Vessels that might be bound to Manila, or sent from any of our neighbouring settlements, to give the Spaniards notice of the design.—The first division fleet and troops under Colonel Monson, failed two days before us, that our watering might more speedily be compleated at Malacca, where we arrived the 19'th of August; we there bought up a large quantity of Rattans to make gabions, a good number of which, was finished on Board, the several Ships; The 27th we failed for our second rendezvouz off the Island of Temor. The necessary signals, and instructions were then given, for landing on the Coast of Luconia.\n\nThe capture of Manilla, and the strong Fort of Cavetta, and the rich dependencies followed, soon after, with the acquisition of immense Treasure. Had the same measures been adopted after the Reduction of Pondicherry against Mauritius, there is not a doubt but the experiment, would have been crown'd with success, and our Asiatic Territories preserved in perfect security, from such an event. The crisis is lost; and the company have only to thank their Managers in Asia, and owe much to the brave Sir Edward.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Samul Cottah dated 14th January 1781.\nA Private Letter dated from Madras the 30th Ultimo, informs, that the Army was to March in a few days to a place to the right of Poonamalee, where the Lines were marked out, they had above 60 Guns out, and that more were getting ready. Captain Harding had marched to Poonamalee with Captain Bridges, two companies, where a Magazine of Provisions &c. is forming. Colonel Owen marched privately at 2 in the Morning of the 27th, with two Regiments of cavalry, and two Battalions of Sepoys and 6 Guns, and was not returned on the 30th, but it was said He had retaken Trippasore, and made 300 Prisoners, the bearer of the Letter (an Intelligent Sepoy) says that he arrived, just as he was leaving Madras with 1000 Bullocks, and 2000 Sheep, which is a fortunate circumstance, as the want of Bullocks was the chief Obstacle to the Armies taking the Field, the fellow learnt on the Road that the Body of the Enemies Horse that was at Gurrapundy, was got into the Nellore Country, and came as far as Carwar in four seperate Parties, and had drove away a considerable number of Bullocks, and Sheep, a few days before, so that we hope they are the same that Owen got.—Bishop has made several Sallies from Permakoile, and taken 50 Prisoners without the loss of a Man Col. Baillie Captains Lucas, Rumly, and Fraser, are with Hyder at or near Arcot, the rest of the Officers at Arnie, the Non command-ed Officers and Private are sent to Sirringapatam, a party of 200 Horse are near the Mount, and Typpa Saib with 15,000 at no great distance. Mr. Cotsford is arrived. The Indiamen sails in a few days, with Mess. Whitthal, and Bird, Mrs. Capper, Mrs. Dobbin, Mrs. Taswell &c. The Sepoy says he counted 3 Regiments of Europeans at the Mount, 9 Battalions of Sepoys, and that the 4th Battalion was to join them from the Fort in a few days, that every Regiment had Eight Guns, and every Battalion 4, besides some of the Cavalry.\n\n[Column 2]\nThe Battalions on the Coast are Ordered to be Augmented to one Hundred and twenty each company.\n\nSundry Letters from the Coast give the following Accounts.\nTHAT on the night of the 14th four Armed Boats belonging to the Solomon, and St. Ann Privateers, cut out from their Anchors in Corringa River, the Snow Concord, Steptoe from Bencoolen and Snow Olive Branch, Deane, from Madras. Part of the former Vessels cargo being ashore, they demanded it to be sent off to them, otherwise threatening to burn the Place it was not however complied with as a Party of Soldiers arrived from a Garrison in the neighbourhood for Protection of our Factory.\nThe Privateers have likewise taken 5 pariar Vessels laden with Charcoal &c. for Madras, a ship called the Neptune with Bullocks for the same Place from Vizagapatam, and it is also supposed that the Ketch Good Hope is taken by them.\nThe Snows Olive Branch and Concord with the 5 Pariar Vessels were burnt, and on the 17th after sending ashore the Captains and Officers with all their property and treating them kindly (We may believe they had not learnt the Barbarity used by one of our Countrymen against their fellow Adventurer, from his honourable Usage,) The Privateers stood off to sea with their other Prizes and we will no doubt very soon hear of them insulting the roads of Massulapatam or other Places on the Coast.\nLetters from the Portland of the 23d. when leaving the Pilot, give such accounts of the situation of that Ship with four Pumps constantly going, and her Consort the Shakallum so deep they could not open her Gun deck port, and with only a few Guns upon her upper Deck, that we must dread their falling in with the Privateers now upon our Coasts.—\nHow much have we now to regret that want of public Honesty which reigns in India, for however specious the proposals, or however willing and able G—t. might be to execute any plan for protection of Trade, it must ever be suspicious of those entrusted with the management, from experience of the shameful and enormous plundering in the former vigorous Effort which it made.—\nThe Harpies of Government at home obtain from this Country many Lessons of Peculation and have reason to be ashamed at being thus out done.\n\nMr. Hicky.\nI AM an unfortunate Attorney lately Transplanted from Europe—my wardrobe being rather slender I have taken Lodgings at an Armenians in an Alley behind the Cemetery of the Portuguese Church in order to make a previous reconoitre of the Field, 'till by the assistance of some Confiding Taylor, I am rendered fit and sightly to make my public entry in form Suie I Tapis verd, of Judicial Synod.\nHaving no Letters of introduction to the Great—either from Mr. Secretary Robinson—Sir Fletcher Bullface—Lord Boreas or those much greater political Twinstars Mr. Wedderbourne (the Primum mobile of India affairs) or Councellor Mac Donald Son in Law to the President of the English privy Council.—In this melancholy state of things I have no fair opportunity of rendering myself NOTORIOUS, the only means I am informed by which an Attorney can expect Clients or practice in Bengal I am therefore advised by an Auctioneer with whom I have accidentally scraped acquaintance, to make my Case and pretensions known thro' the Channel of your spirited Independent Paper, and I hope Mr. Hicky you will allow me to set forth my several Qualifications, Imprimis I am a finished perfect adept in LAW—and all its beautiful JARGON.\n\n[Column 3]\nItem.—I am perfectly acquainted with every Loop hole—Subtlety—Quirck—Creek—Flaw—and Quibble, with which the Modern practice of the Law abounds peculiarly in Bengal.\nItem—I am a very Capital ORATOR having had a degree confer'd upon me by the ROBIN HOOD SOCIETY.\nItem—I am Master of every Trope metapher—and Figure in speech: that ever was heard of.\nItem I can make any Cause Good—for by the Time I have talked half an hour, there is not a Judge on the Bench, that knows which side the right is on, or whether there be any Right on either side.\nItem for Brow Beating finding seasonable Demurrers—Cross Cuts, and Close Interrogatories I dare Challenge the renown'd Councellor B—x himself or that unrival'd master of true Ciceronic wit and eloquence Councellor Lawrence. If Mr. Hicky thro your assistance I shou'd be so lucky as to mount into favour, you will not find me like the rest of my Parchment Brethren, ungrateful. Yours. An Hungry Latitat\nP. S. In the present posture of affairs I shou'd have no objection to a Dose of matrimony—a few shades in the Ladies Colour—no impediment—if not an absolute COFFREY.\n\nCamp near Midnapore Jan'y 13th 1781.\nTo Mr. HICKY,\nSIR,\nI CAN not help expressing my surprise, at your not employing four or five Harcaras to convey your paper, here every week, I am sure you would reap some Benefit by it, and give great satisfaction to all the Gentlemen in Camp, especially to your Subscribers; who have been deprived of the pleasure of seeing any, ever since they were stop'd at the General Post-Office.—A most arbitrary act.\nWe are like to remain here some time, nay indeed, I don't think we shall go any farther, therefore let me advise you, as a well wisher to fall upon this plan.—for suppose you only sell forty every week (which I am sure you will, if not more) that will be one Hundred and sixty Rupees per Month. The expence, of the Harcaras thirty. So you will have one hundred and thirty clear gain. That in one Year, will be about seventeen Hundred Rupees I be snuft a t No Oppressi\nN. B. If you think it will make Nimmock and Sir Barnaby—Geefry, you are supported from every Quarter, are at Liberty to publish this,\n\nA Curious Embassy in Latin verse, by Philip the second, King of Spain, Queen Elizabeth, with the English Q VERY SPIRITED EXTEMPORE R\n“TE veto ne pergas bello defendere Belgas:”\n“Cæ Dracus eripuit, nunc restitui oportet”\n“Quæ Pater evertit, Jubeo te condere cellas?”\n“Religio Papæ fac restituatur ad unguem.”\nTo which the Queen instantly answered\n“Ad Græcas, bone Rex, fient”\n“Mandata Calendas.”\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-02-03/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17al83Cg_-QTXamhSZLaKIJjeljwZaSMC/view", "text": "CALCUTTA.\n\nTHE Governor General, and Council have Ordered that a Troop of Native Cavalry be raised immediately to accompany Major Camac's Detachment, it is to consist of One Hundred Effective Men, and the European Officers appointed thereto are to have an extraordinary allowance of two Hundred Rupees per Month, in lieu of all contingencies.\n\nBrigadier General Judas Iscariott is restored to his Rank in the Hon'ble Company's Service—Having once forfeited his plighted faith, the Honor, the Religion of a Soldier there is no doubt but he will prove as traitorous to General Sir Eyre Coote, (his present Commander) as he did to the late Right Hon'ble Lord Pigot?\n\nWe hear that Governor Whittal has taken his passage for Europe on the Kingston, and that Gen'l Munro is advised also to take himself off.\n\nA certain Ingenious Author thus defines Bye-Laws.——\"Private or peculiar directions for the good Government of a City, Court, or other community, made by general consent of the Members thereof; being not repugnant to the general Laws of the realms.\"\n\nQUERY:——Does the late By-Law, relative to Calcutta, come within the Letter of the above definition?\n\nAnswer:—Ask Mr. Tiretta, &c. &c. &c.\n\nThe definition of what is generally stiled Great Bargains in CALCUTTA, is the buying a bad Commodity, at an Outcry, that you don't want because you can get it seemingly cheaper, than a good one, when you do.\n\n[An Order was issued] Last tuesday morning for seizing the Person, Books and Papers, of Lewis de Costa, and a Guard of Sepoys, has been continued at his House since that time, in consequence of an information having been received, that the said Lewis de Costa, carries on an illicit, and illegal Trade with the enemies the French.\n\nLewis de Costa was committed this day by a Warrant from the Governor, for carrying on a treasonable Correspondent with His Majesty's open Enemies.\n\nLast Thursday the Tragedy of Venice Preserv'd, and the musical Lady was performed.——Capt. Call play'd Jaffier admirably well, and may be justly stiled the Garrick of the East.\n\nWhen The Tragedy King entered in the character of Pierre, a universal Skitt ran thro' the House ——when he describ'd himself, a fine gay, bold fac'd Villain\"—a general concurrence of the hearers seem'd to pronounce—A V——n he is\"—\n\nHe was stiff without dignity, and sonorous without meaning, totally void of original merit, mounted, and hobbling on the high horse of imitation.\n\nRenault was well supported by Mr. Pawson, he play'd his part also in the entertainment with uncommon applause.\n\nBenjamin Robinson, was as pleasing in Sophy as the part wou'd admit, and highly added to the Entertainment.\n\nMr. Norford, played Belvidera with such a beauteous glow of features, and utterance—and was so characteristic in the description of Madness,---as to procure him (justly) universal applause.\n\nThe Actors of the inferior parts were not totally devoid of merit.\n\nExtract of a Letter intercepted on the Road to the Cawn's Camp, near Agra, translated at Cawnpore.\n\nYOU may be sure that I am very serious in this Business.——is it not as clear as the Sun that these restless and unsatiable foreigners, aim at universal conquest? we must all unite, great and small; in one chain of friendship, and Confederacy.--The whole world can witness their infidelity, and ingratitude to his August Majesty, to yourself also, who art the right hand of his Majesty, have they not been deceitful? what is the condition of Sujah ul Dowlahs Son? and of Meer Jaffiers family? have not the very Crannies of those English Soudagirs fed upon their vitals like Vultures?—The inconsiderable Zemindar of Gohid was their only Ally in this War. They took, by surprize, Gualier as his Auxiliaries. but they keep it to themselves, and his eyes are opened, in short they they have not one friend in Hindostan, and the Carnatic is out of their grasp, I hope you will consider these things and give ear for the sake of the general good, to what Narun Gee Pundit shall represent unto you, the obstinate credulity of their Chief the Nabob Fitte Jung, has done excellent service to the common cause: I have amused him, since these troubles began; but by the blessing of Birmahe it will not be longer necessary to wear a double face, or to make use of two tongues. my Son Chumnagee, with a potent Army shall soon speak the language of my heart. Fitte Jung would not believe me when I wrote to him, that the throwing of pebbles at a mountain could not convulse it. Yet he is a wise man amongst the deluded English! let me always hear of your health. May your happiness be as lasting as time. What can I say more.\n\nThe only eligible part of the impression on the seal was.\nMUDAGEE.\n\nAdvertisement Extraordinary.\n\nWHEREAS one Edward Durbar supposed to be Commander of a British Squadron in these parts, sent out for the protection of the Trade——has lately disappear'd from the Coast and no tidings have been received of him since the 18th of Oct. last notwithstanding the most diligent enquiry, his friend the Nabob of Arcot is inconsolable for the loss of his endearing conversation.\n\nThis is to give notice, that a reward of Eight Finnams, and five dudies will be given to any one who will produce the Body dead, or alive, of the aforesaid Edward Durbar. No greater reward will be offered.\n\nN. B. He is a short thick set, fat Man, his skin sits remarkably tight about him,---has very rosy Gills, and drivels a little at the mouth, from the constant use of QUIDS, in short He exactly resembles Hogarths print of Churchill in the character of the BEAR, only covered with a Naval Uniform and decorated with the Order of the Bth. instead of the swabb which would be rather more characteristic.\n\nThi is the last time of Advertising, His friend Lord Twitcher has a high opinion of his Activity, and Naval adroitness. and will be much distress'd shou'd he be lost,---as he has a large sum on RESPONDENTIA depending.\n\nThe French Flag has been flying at Pondichery ever since Mr Durbar's absence.\n\nTo be SOLD.\n\nBY Private contract by Mr. William Bonfield, opposite the Armenian Church. A spot of Ground consisting of one Biggah and four Cottahs, pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges between Cossypore Bridge and Barnagore.\nFor particulars enquire as above.\n\nELOPED.\n\nFROM the service of his Mistress, a slave Boy aged twenty Years, or there abouts, pretty white or Colour of Musty, tall and slender, broad between the cheek bones, and mark'd with the small Pox. It is requested that no one after the publication of this will employ him, as a Writer, or in any other capacity, and any person or persons, who will apprehend him, and give Notice thereof to the Printer of this Paper, shall be Rewarded for their trouble.\n\nMr. ROBERT RISHTON.\n\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the settlement, that at the desire of his Friends. He has opened a Tavern in the Radda Baazar, next to Mr. Fivey's Europe shop, where he hopes for the further continuance of their favours, He also embraces this Opportunity of expressing his thanks to the Public in general, for the favours and countenance He has met with, and to assure them, that it will be his principal study to give satisfaction to those who may be pleased to continue their favours.\nN. B. Oysters every Week.\n\nTo be LETT.\n\nTHAT large and commodious Garden-House, at present occupied by John Bristow Esq; and situated near the John baazar, on a pleasant spot of Ground. For particulars please to enquire of Mr. Edward Tiretta.\n\nMr. OLDHAM.\n\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the Settlement, and the Public in General that the different Reports which has been circulated about Calcutta, for some days past relating to the Body of his Sircar, being found in a Chest in the New Fort, he believes it entirely Groundless, and without any foundation. Neither did he apply to Justice on the above occasion, as it was said, Nor has he received any intelligence of him as yet.\n\nTo be sold by private Contract.\n\nTHAT extensive spot of Ground pleasantly situated opposite to Mr. Wheler, Mr. Stark and Col. Watson's Garden Houses. It is completely inclosed, beautified by two large Canals, and a variety of Trees, within any easy distance from Town, a few hundred yards distant from the River of which any House, that may be built upon it, will command a prospect. For further Particulars, enquire at Mr. W. Willams at the Commissary General's Office, where the title deeds are to be seen. There is also a variety of materials for building, which will be sold, with the Ground, or seperately.\n\nSTRAYED.\n\nFROM the House of Mr. Robert Duncan in the China Baazar, On Thursday last a Coffree Boy about 12 years Old, named Friday whoever brings back the same, shall receive the Reward of one Gold Mohur.\n\nFor Private SALE.\n\nA PAIR of Grey, Carriage Horses, warranted sound, and free, from all Vice, and want no Breaking. Enquire at the Printing Office.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-02-03/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17al83Cg_-QTXamhSZLaKIJjeljwZaSMC/view", "text": "POET's CORNER.\n\nThe Lamb the Lawyers Innocence declare,\nThe Horse their Expedition in Affairs.\n\nHAll, happy men! for choosing two such Types,\nAs plainly shew, they give Bengal no wipes,\nFor who dares say, that Suits are at a stand,\nWhen two such virtues, both go hand in hand,\nNo more the Limbs, shall be then endless counted,\nSince they're by Lamb, and Horse, so Nobly mounted.\n\nVerses wrote on reading the animated Poem published in the last number of this Gazette signed T. L.\n\nNO more of lap Dogs, or of linnets slain\nBy sly Grimalkin's unrelenting paw,\nFor now the Muse, attempts a loftier strain:\nYe gay ones hear! and hear despairing L—.\nLet nature quite a different liv'ry wear,\nOr reassume dark Chaos' sable weed,\nLet yon bright Sun, come tott'ring from its sphere,\nNor moon, nor plannets, own attractions creed:\nLet hoary Time in crazy dotage fall,\nAnd cease to pour from his mysterious urn,\nThe flood perennial we existance call,\nLet all to the first cause again return.\nLet Wights who've slept in earthy mansions pent,\nSince nature's charter- sore astonished wake,\nTis time oh Being! all thy power were spent,\nFor Polly dared, poor T——my to forsake.\n\nTo Mr. HICKY,\nExtempore on seeing the last Monitor.\n\nTEMPUS FUGIT: says Mr Monitor,\nAnd can't be recovered once lost,\nSo Quack like prescribes us a Dose of his Monitor;\n'Gainst sleeping, and lounging to rest.\nThis Med'cine I took, but Lo my surprize,\nAt finding the Mixture was bad,\nFor times rapid flight, had closed my Eyes;\nAnd Dullness remained in it's stead.\nA. LOUNGER.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baaza, opposite Mr Guthries formerly Mr. Thomas Smiths, Europe Shop, is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\n\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at the rate of one Rupee eight Ans per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee ten Ans. retail, Course piece Goods, Cossimbazar Bandanas, raw Silks &c All Gentlemen favouring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfaction.\n\nTO LETT.\n\nA House in the Loll Baazar belonging to Mr. Henry Grant, for further particulars please to apply to the proprietor,\n\nMr. OLDHAM.\n\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies, and Gentlemen of the settlement, that He continues as usual to bake Bread and all sorts of Sweet-cakes for breakfast, Also the best sort of Biscuit, fit for the use of Ladies, and Gentlemen who travel, by Land, or Sea. And sells Butter after the manner Mr. Le Gallais did, who shortly intends to quit business.\nHe hopes they will favour him with their commands, which will be thankfully rec'd.\n\nALL Persons having claims upon the Estate of Capt. John Griffith or being, indebted thereto are desired to send accounts of the same to Mr Jas. Peter Auriol Administrator, or in his absence to Mr. John Lewis Auriol, so that they may be adjusted before the end of March next. 4 6\n\nTo be SOLD,\n\nBY Mr. J. Andrews at the Library some exceeding good Claret Imported by the last Dutch Ship, at a very reasonable Price or by A Bernard, who lives in the house formerly occupied by Dr. Hamilton, next to G. Levius's esq.\n\nALL PERSONS.\n\nWHO have any demands on the Estate of the late Lt. Colonel Upton, are desired to send in their demands, and all persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay their respective debts, to John Murray Esq; Executor of the said Estate, on or before the first of April next.\n\nALL PERSONS.\n\nWHO have any legal claims or demands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew Hiernv'e deceased formerly intearims Chief of the Danish settlement, at Fredericnagore in Bengal. and his surviving Widow, are hereby requested to send in their Respective claims and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. J. Borgen Judge of the inferior Court of Judicature at Tranquebar, and Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Mr. Andrew Hiernv'e deceased, on or before the Expiration of a Year and a Day from this Date the 19th August 1780.\n\nWANTED.\n\nA White Smith, and a Copper Smith each, must be a perfect Master of his Business. Inquire at the printing Office.\n\nLOST.\n\nABOUT the end of December last, as is imagined on the Road from Calcutta to Rosipuglah, A green Fish skin case containing a Miniature Picture set in gold. A reward of two Gold Mohurs will be given to the person who brings it to Mr. Motts Police Office in the China baazar.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nIS hereby given that on Tuesday the 6th of February, next, the follow-\n\ning articles will be sold by [ILL] at the Dutch Company's Ware [ILL] at Chinsura, viz.\nMetals; viz. Lead and [ILL] Colours, viz. Oker, Ceruss, Red [ILL] Verdegrease, and Vermillion. [ILL] Panes, of several dementions [ILL] page, Goods; viz. Pitch, T[ILL] sin, and Pump-leather. Liqu[ILL] Arrack, Beer, and Vinnegar.\nChinsura the 16 Janua[ILL]\n\nTo be SOLD,\n\nA Handsome neat Charriot [ILL] pleatly fitted up for furth[ILL] ticulars enquire of Messrs. S[ILL] and Mitchell Coach Make[ILL] Mr. Dacre's House.\n\nMr. CHRISTIAN PATTEN\n\nBEGS leave to acquaint the [ILL] that he will open a Pawn [ILL] Office in the Armenian street, [ILL] the House of Mr. D'onefius, ag[ILL] to the orders of the Hon'ble G[ILL] General and Council, and of th[ILL] 'ble the Supreme court of Jud[ILL] to carry on the Pawn Brokers b[ILL]\nN. B. The conditions may [ILL] at his Office.\n\nMrs. MANN.\n\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the La[ILL] Gentlemen of the Settlement [ILL] has moved to a house at the back [ILL] bord of Trade, and have got the fo[ILL] Goods for Sale viz.\nMillinary, China and Glass Wa[ILL] Thread Sattins, plain Striped and [ILL] fine Doofutties and Doofutties towel[ILL] ras and pultah Chintz, Izaries fas[ILL] Gorgets, Ink Stands, Europe [ILL] Tongues, europe Groats in Jars [ILL] Cheese, and Kilmases.\nN. B. A pair of large Mahogan[ILL] ing tables a Mahogany Beareau, Bla[ILL] Cotts of all Sizes, and sundry othe[ILL] cles.\n\nWHEREAS\n\nONE Rada Churn Doss of [ILL] Baazar a Sircar of Mr. O[ILL] in Calcutta for many years, d[ILL] Tuesday the second Instant, c[ILL] Bill for S. Rs. 1048, unto Lieut[ILL] Golding, at his Quarters in the [ILL] Fort, and received the above su[ILL] him before eleven o'Clock the [ILL] Morning, but has not since [ILL] heard of.\nIf any Person or Persons can [ILL] any account of him, and whe[ILL] may be found, or will bring hi[ILL] Mr. Motts Office, or to Mr. Old[ILL] he or they shall Receive a Rewa[ILL] 300 S. Rupees.\nN. B. He was a thin spare M[ILL] bout 5 Foot 6 Inches, Black Fac[ILL] Pock Marked, 32 years Old, [ILL] the Son of Taukoor Doss who [ILL] Weighman to the Hon'ble Com[ILL] and has lived at the West end o[ILL] John Baazar for many years.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER, to the Hon. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-02-10", "date": "1781-02-10", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-02-10/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17hCJeBPArwBh5tT5YtQbuqULL2ZPuBsQ/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday February 3d to Saturday February 10th 1781. No. IIf\n\nCopy of the Letter sent by the Committee for Conducting the Petition to Parliament against the J—s and S—e C—t.\nTo COL. BARRE, EDMOND BOURKE, esq; CHAS. FOX Esq; SIR WM. MERREDITH, SIR GEORGE SAVIL, SIR WELBORE ELLIS, and other independant Members of the British Parliament, address'd Individually.\nSIR,\nA PETITION for Redress of Grievances from the British Inhabitants of any distant Settlement, will naturally excite the attention of a British Senate, much more so from the Inhabitants of Bengal, Behar and Orissa. Provinces from which Great Britain has drawn, and still Continues to draw such unbounded Wealth and Glory.\nSingled out as we have been by our fellow Citizens, to forward the views of so respectable a Body of our Countrymen, We should have but ill performed that duty, which we owe to them, had we not Solicited the Patronage of Men Eminently distinguished for their Abilities, and for their Love of Public virtue. To such Characters we sue with confidence; assured that our Cause will prove the best apology for the Liberty we thus take.\nThe British Inhabitants of Bengal, Behar, and Orissa have with the most unexampled Patience submitted for four years to the hardships of one of the most cruel and impolitick acts that ever received the approbation of the Legislature of Great Britain, and notwithstanding that the J--d--s of the S—p—e C---t seem to have acted upon a fixed and a settled plan of driving them to despair, or forcing them to recur to the first Principles of Government, for the protection of their Lives and Liberties, yet they have, and still will maintain the firmest Loyalty to their Sovereign, and Obedience to the Laws of the Mother Country. They have at the same time been flattered year, after year, with hopes that some new regulations restraining the Powers of the Court, would be enacted, in Consequence of the repeated representations of the Governor General, and Council, on that head: But now that the J--d--s, not satisfied with enforcing the impolitick provisions of the act, have assumed and declared an uncontrouled Dominion over the Liberties and properties of all the Inhabitants of these Provinces, nay have proceeded so far as to declare that the Legislature meant to deprive the British Inhabitants of their Birth Right Priviledges, Silence would have been a most Criminal acquiescence, in every Man who glories in the name of Briton.\nMuch pains have been, and perhaps will still be taken, to blacken the Characters of the British Inhabitants of these provinces. The Crimes of a few have been most illiberally imputed to all, and a Community sprung in the first instance from the very Bosom of Britain has Been represented as possessed of Principles more cruel and savage, than the most Wild and Ferocious Tribes of America.\nFrom such unjust and General Slander, we call upon our Fathers, Brothers, and Friends to defend us, and pledge ourselves that time will shew that the King has not better subjects, nor the World better, Men, than the British Inhabitants of these Provinces.\nThe Petition Contains the Genuine Feelings of the Inhabitants, unbiassed by Influence, Party, or Faction, and would have been accompanied with Petitions from thousands of the natives in every part of the Provinces, were they not restrained by the terrors of the S—pr—e C---t, which they see, and feel superior to all Controul. They cannot long remain silent however; those who have Property, or Character to Lose, must either give vent to their Groans, or forsake their Habitations, and seek refuge in some of the neighbouring Kingdoms, where they may live conformably to their antient Customs, and Prejudices, removed from the dangers of Perjury, Fines, and Imprisonment. To this Fact we can individually bear Testimony.\nUpon examination, the complicated evils and errors of the act of Parliament, and the Charter of Justice, will be found so great, that nothing less than a total repeal of both can be effectual to the Relief of the Grievances under which these Provinces Labour. The Petitioners have not asked so much for obvious reasons, but they trusted to our representation of the Facts, which might enable the Parliament to Judge for themselves.\nUpon the whole, experience, and observation, Justify us in asserting that the only System adapted to the Circumstances, and Situation, of this Country is to restore the Country Courts of Adawlut for the Trial of Causes between native and native, and to re-establish a Corporation, for the Suits of British subjects in Calcutta.\nWe cannot presume to add more, but beg leave to refer you to the Papers transmitted to our Agents, and entreat you to belive, that your endeavours to alleviate the distresses of the Inhabitants of these Provinces, in restraining the Powers of the Court, will be attended with the Grateful acknowledgements of Millions.\nWe have the honor to be\nSIR,\nYour most obedient, and most\nHumble servants, &c. &c. &c.\nCalcutta in Bengal,\n3d. April, 1779.\n\nTo shew the Farce in which the sending such a profess'd Fop and MACCARONY as young LORD CARLISLE, on a MISSION to the Rough, and hardy, sons of AMERICA, is considered by the people in England. The following lively Skitt, has been published on that occasion.\nThe Humble Petition of the Earl of CARLISLE.\nSETTING forth the various hardships and Perils, both by Land and by Water, He has endured, and encountered in the public Service.—Stating the very great loss he sustained by having his Wardrobe, (consisting of rouge, scented-powder, Almond-paste, Chicken-Gloves, Red heeled-Pumps, together with Sword and Pistols, and other Articles too numerous to be added) taken by a Bear of an American piccaroon on the Coast,—exhibiting two charades and a pastoral in english, an Essay on Congress and Independency, in French, and a jeu d'esprit on French Gasconade in Latin, as tokens of the brilliancy and universality of his parts, enumerating the no less important, than infinite benefits the state has derived from his late voyage; and in consideration of of all these things, praying that he might succeed the late Earl of Suffolk in the Northern Secretaryship, and be at Liberty to appoint Anthony Storer Esq; one of the under Secretaries.\nRESOLVED.\nThat John Bland, Sword cutler to His Majesty, attend the Right Honourable Frederic Earl of Carlisle, with a Sword of the newest fashion, and a brace of Pistols, to the amount of twenty Guineas each.\nThat Henry Jaffray, attend his Lordship with three dozen pair of Chicken gloves; and Thomas Golding with essences, and washes, to the amount of fifty Guineas, That the Services rendered to the state by his Lordships late important negociation with congress, are indeed no less important, than infinite, and demand the most grateful and liberal compensation.\nThat the said Earl of Carlisle, be immediately complimented with the place of DANCING MASTER to the Royal Nursery, in room of Philip Denoyer Esq;\nThat Anthony Storer, esq; in compliment to the said Earl of Carlisle, be appointed to the post of kit carrier to the dancing master.\n\nThe Case, and Defence of\nMr. Lewis De Costa.\nTo his Friends, and the Public.\nI have been a constant Inhabitant in this Town these twenty Years, and by indefatigable Industry, have raisen Credit, and formed connections, that I could have carried on any Plan in Trade to the extent I thought proper, the dearness of grain at Madras, made me expect to have made this one of my best years of Sea Trade, and retrieved the losses I suffered in that Branch the former Years, being possessed of no less than 14 Vessels of my own, large and small, Ten of which fit for Sea, I intended to have employe\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-02-10/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17hCJeBPArwBh5tT5YtQbuqULL2ZPuBsQ/view", "text": "ed every one of them for the purpose of carrying Grain, and other sort of Provisions to Madras. Beside freighting as many others as I could cheaply do it. How different is my situation! how hard is my case! how unfortunate is my Destiny!—It is not a Week ago my Credit was so good that even the Governor General and Council, thought proper to take my Bills on Madras for a sum of five thousand Pagodas, on my bare Signature. Whereas since I have been Arrested, and confined in my House, and brought and confined in this Place of misery, I have lost so much of that Credit that I cannot raise a hundred Rupees, and the worse is overloaded with the Odious and infamous Name of a Traitor, who has committed High Treason.—Wheather I am Innocent or Guilty my Trial when it comes on, will shew to the Public, for the present I only want to confute the scandalous Report that goes about the Town, in order to convince my Friends, and my Creditors, that I am unfortunate beyond a description, that if I prove myself Innocent of the charge, still I must Remain in this loathsome and disagreeable place, and Die there, unless my Creditors are generous enough to sign a Letter of Licence, giving me a number of Years to retrive my lost Credit.\n\nThe Public Report I am told is, that I have sent, and intended to send to Mauritius, Vessels loaded with Grain.—How absurd is that Report, how ignorant must be those that spread it!—I deny the charge, for I never sent even in time of Peace a Vessel to Mauritius, Since the war was declared, no such thought ever came into my Head.—Can any Man, in his senses believe, that I was so great a fool, as to have trusted a secret of that Nature, to Thirty or Forty Men?—So many and more composes the crew of a Vessel.—Would it not have been a folly to trust myself to the mercy of a Poor, and a Miserable Lascar, as well as every other Man on Board such a Vessel. I have no Vessels of my own lost, since the Declaration of the War, of course the Captains, and Officers, and crews of my Vessels can justify me, if ever I had proposed such a Voyage, or if ever they had been to such a place, in my employ,—perhaps some may say that I might have Freighted a Vessel and sent there, Is it not the same or worse? for I must have entrusted the secret not only to the whole crew as above, but also to the Owners of such a Vessel, who if any man of Honor or probity, he would not certainly come into such a Diabolical measure, Run the Risk of loosing his Vessel, if not his, Life for such a Bargain. It may be supposed that such a Vessel as carried Grain to Mauritius never returned here, In that case I must have been paid here not only the cost of the Block, charges, fitting out, and the Cargo, but also a very large Bribe for doing the Business. Can it be believed that there are Frenchmen here who is so Silly as to chuse to Run the Risk of his Life, that is Risk enough to be in such large Advances? It will be say'd perhaps that I was paid in Bills on Mauritius, or on France,—no such Papers can have Credit with me, let those that have suffered so much with French Bills say if I am not in the right. Then how was this Transaction to be done wherein I was to endanger my Life, my Honor, and my welfare for mere nothing? for only to oblige that Nation to whom I owe no obligation, as I never have been in their employ, or an Inhabitant in their settlements, this being the case, tell me in the Name of GOD what could have induced me to enter into such a dangerous connection when my situation of Life being not only Honorable, creditable, and profitable, to change it for one so infamous without any profit. One of two things must have induced me to take such a Dangerous step.—Honor, or Profit, as for honor my situation would not permit me to accept it from the French; as for Profit I leave it to the Public to set the sum that I should have asked for to endanger my Life, as many in this Town knows that I am not a Beggar, that I enjoyed till this misfortune Ruined a Credit among the Inhabitants that I could give Bills for very considerable sums, and I have done it for as large a sum as Fifty Thousand Rupees in one Bill, this being the case, it must be allowed then I could not have sent any Vessel before to Mauritius.—I will prove now that if I did not do it before, I had less Reason to do it now.\n\nIn July last when Hyder Alley came and encampt upon the Borders of the Carnatick without declaring his intentions; I was advised of it by my Friends from Madras, at the same time told should ever Hyder Alley enter the same, the Grain will bear a great price.—Upon that bare hint I reserved my Ship Essex, and Alfred, to myself, and refused Freighting them even to Mr. Ferguson, and when I heard Hyder Ally had entered the Carnatick I sent them both and added to the Number three more which I did not intend to send namely my Snow Polly, my Snow Friends, and Sloop Chinsurat their Cargoes consisted of about 30000 Mds. of Rice Pease wheat &c. and a quantity of Salt Beef, salted Pork refined Sugar &c. and when I heard that Mr. Ferguson had made a Contract with the Company for to supply Madras with Rice, I went and offered myself to Mr. Hay, the Secretary to enter into a Contract likewise, but I was told the Company had enough by the Contract with Mr. Ferguson.\n\nIn this present season I flattered myself not only to have sent those vessels back on their return, but also to have added as many more as I could, not only my own but freighted from others, therefore as early as August or September I wrote to Serampore and engaged Capt. Le Franc's Vessel, and wrote to Balassore to my Agents to engage Vessels as far as 20000 mds. of Rice to carry to Madras. They could not succeed for the whole as I cautioned them not to freight Blindfold, but to examine and freight such as were good and fit for Sea, they freighted only three for to carry 9600 mds. of Rice my Plan was as follows to send by Fredricknagore Capt. Le Franc, an Freight (which is gone) M. 5000\non Shaw Allum on Freight—ditto 6000\nfrom Balassore three Vessels (one of which is gone) 9600\nmy Ship Alfred is loaded with Rice &c. wheat &c. to go 13000\nmy Ship Essex is loaded with Rice &c. do. 8000\nmy Sloop Mary which is gone 3600\nmy Snow Polly, 5000\nmy Snow Friends, 3000\nmy Snow Flora, 2800\nmy Sloop Chinsurat, 3600\nmy Snow Elizabeth, 2000\nmy Sloop Dolphin, 2000\nMaunds. 63600\n\nBesides Ghee Oil &c. which were to go some of these Cargoes are gone but most of them Remains which were to go hereafter but as my Credit is totally lost, I find great difficulties even to dispatch my two Ships the Alfred and Essex, which are really loaded these several days, and are detained for want of means to dispatch them. Who will trust a man in Jail, loaded with the odious name of Traitor? in the above list no mention is made of my Snow Nelly which is the only Vessel that after her return from Mocha, I freighted to Messrs. Killican and Ferguson, to go to Colombo and I gave her only because I am concerned in that Trade, otherwise she would have gone to Madras.\n\nNow that I exposed the Plan of Trade proposed for this season, and every one knows the expectations there is of meeting a great Market for grain at Madras, and the Company themselves contracted for a large Quantity at the rate of six Rupees and a half A. per Bag delivered there and are now freighting Vessels for a high Freight to send Rice there; what could have induced me to send my Vessels to Mauritius? as the Grain produce there greater profit, or does the French pay me in better Coin when they have no other than Paper Coin.\n\nIt was my Fate, my destiny, and my misfortune, when I expected to make my Fortune I have lost what I possessed, lost my Credit never to make any, only remains in me a Comfort that if others are sufferers with me it is not through my imprudence nor my fault, they must attribute their misfortune as being concerned with an Unfortunate man, but not a guilty one.\n\nBy the above my Creditors can see my deplorable situation, but it is not that which pains me so much that I cannot bear, what afflicts me more is that by this unfortunte event, a Number of them will be great sufferers, some certainly are to be very much pitied whose all are in my Hands as Poor Widows and Orphans.\n\nThe same Day that I had been arrested in my House, the Attorney of Mr. [ILL] took out a Writ for about Fifteen thousand Arcot Rupees, for a Bond which is not due till the 4th of March next, That made me for Huzzorimal to take a Writ for Ten Thousand Current Rupees which I owed on Bond to the said Huzzorimal and John Oldham for the Balance of a Bond Fifteen Hundred Sicca Rupees.—These two Actions will obtain Judgement in the next Term, which begins in March next, of course those will make seizures for to be paid, which God knows will hurt my other Creditors, therefore I am Resolved to deliver up all I possess here and abroad to them, and I request they will be pleased to meet at the Harmonick, on Thursday the 15th Instant, to Appoint Trustees to take charge of my Effects for all of those of my constituents in order that they may not go to Rack, and Ruin, and if soon after they find that I am clear of the guilt laid to my charge, and if my Creditors are generous and chuse to grant me a Licence for a certain number of Years, in order to Retrive my losses, and pay my Creditors here and good, if they chuse to make a Dividend of what there is, I am satisfied, provided they will but grant my Liberty.—But if they do not chuse to do the last, I shall not complain of them, but of my hard Destiny. Mr. Brix my Advocate, and Mr. [ILL] my Attorney, shall attend the meeting of my Creditors, in order to put in Execution whatever they chuse to agree to. I cannot lay before them any Papers or Books, as I am deprived of them.\n\nIf part of my Creditors, as it may happen do not chuse to come into the above measure, I propose in order that my other Creditors who are generous to me, and those who are abroad, and entrusted in my Hands their Property, may not be sufferers to confess Judgment to them all before the two small suite which are now pending in Court can obtain it, thereby put the whole also on an equal footing.\n\nI must acquaint my Creditors that since I came to Jail I received a Bill of exchange by a Gentleman in the Country on the S[ILL] here for the sum of 18120 Sicca Rupees, which amount I am ordereded to remit to M[ILL] at first I did not chuse to touch that money coming into my hands since my misfortune\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-02-10/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17hCJeBPArwBh5tT5YtQbuqULL2ZPuBsQ/view", "text": "ut as that will enable me to dispatch Ships finean the Essex, and Alfred, and the Carrying their Cargoes cannot but be beneficial to all my other Creditors, and which is necessary in order to secure what I season, we have. I have appointed Mr. John Blyth and Gabriel Virginin to have concerns in those ships, and joined them Messrs. George Gearmain, and J. de Costa my Attornies, by a special Power and delivered into the Hands of Mr. Gabriel Virginin the said Bill of 18120 Rupees, on Condition that they dispatch the Ships to Madras, and desire their Constituents here to whom those Cargoes are consigned to Reserve in their Hands the sum of 15000 which makes Siccas 18120 as the Property of the Gentleman who sent me the Bill, but in Case both Ships and Cargoes are lost, to pay out of the Insurances, which I have made here, first the above amount of Siccas 18120 to the Person to whom it belongs. I hope my Creditors will approve of this proceeding, since I have acted with a good intention.\n\nCalcutta, 4th February, 1781.\n\n***************\n\nFor Publication if approved by Mr. Hicky\nFriend HICKY,\nTHOU art surely a comical fellow thus to turn into ridicule thy best Friends, the Writers of the India Gazette; but thou oughtest to take care not to carry the joke too far. Otherwise thou mayest perhaps deceive thy supposed Enemies, and be thereby involved in ruin; for had not the India Gazette been set up in Opposition to thine, and before this, thou wouldest not have had a Subscriber, thy Paper having then none of that Attic Salt with which it now abounds, and which no doubt has been communicated to thee by thy Friend. NIMMOCK.\n\n***************\n\nBy a Letter from Madras.\nWE are informed, that Gen'l Sir Eyre Coote has had an Engagement with Hyder Ally's Son, at Congeram, which place he has retaken, and that He has Killed, Wounded, and taken Prisoners between four and five Thousand of Hyders Troops. He put Hyder's Son with 20,000 Horse, to flight with the utmost percipitation into the interior parts of his own Country by forced Marches as it is invaded with 60,000 Marattas.\n\nThere is five India ships arrived at Madras, which has brought out near 1200 Recruits for the service of the company.\n\n***************\n\nWhat dreadful judgement threatens Hindostan,\nEdward lives, and thou art dead brave Panton.\n\nPROMOTIONS.\nIn the Artillery, Capt. Wm. Elliot to the Rank of Major. — Fireworkers Glass and Cha's Whitcit, to the Rank of Lieutenants. — In the Sepoy Corps Lt. Robinson to the Rank of Captain.\n\nCALCUTTA.\nThe VOLUNTEERS, Promoted to the Rank of ENSIGNS.\nDICK, Cooper, Kane, Humphris, Carnahan, J. Plumer, J. McCawley, A. McCawley, L. Rieley, J. Ruth, O'Neil, Fleming, Mapather, Litton, Quirkely, J. Bill, S. H. Law, Rich'd. [ILL] Cha's Devinth, H. Lennon, [ILL]olier, C. Smyth, J. Hygas, [ILL]sdale, J. Mc'Roberts Wm. Neale. [ILL] Mollay, Ford, Howley, P. Frazer, [ILL] B. Seal, A. Biowal A. Morris [ILL] J. Morrow.\n\nFrom the Coast of a very serious [ILL] nature has arrived, the con-\n\ntents are kept a profound secret.\n\nA Dutch Sloop arrived (Friday 2 Feb'y) Express from Batavia with dispatches for the Cheif at Chinsura. She was full of Guns and had rather a Warlike aspect.\n\nIf Sir Joseph York our Embassador has been recall'd abruptly from the Hague. — CAVE AMICE! should be our Motto, and Governing Maxim with the Mynheers.\n\nWednesday Evening last about seven o'Clock, 3 Sepoys Arm'd with Sabers only, came to the House of Mons. Vrignon, late Supercargo to Mr. Lewis De Costa, and conducted him as a Prisoner into the New Fort, in which place he still continues in close confinement.\n\nARRIVAL.] 8th. Ship Rumbold Richard Welsh from China.\n\nDEPARTURE.] 4th Snow William Ja's Cuthbert for Madras.\n\n***************\n\nWE are credibly informed that the Amorous Detachment commander (of sweet deportment, and manners most pleasing) has in order to console his Hindostan Paramour Sal, during his absence, granted her an allowance of 1200 Rupees per month, a Garden House, worth at least 300 more, with a Chariot and four, in which she, now and then, exhibits her Beauteous form on the Race Ground, Eclipsing (by her Gett Locks, and polished Sable hue) the pale Beauties of the North.\n\nWe also understand that a party of Artillery Lascars do duty at her habitation, O Tempora! O Mores! to think, that in such times as these, when the heavy Hand of universal War presses hard on the state, and its pecuniary necessities, are urgent on individuals, who has been singled out (to the prejudice of others) in order to be intrusted with Command, shall shew himself so devoid of discretion, should put his Patron to the blush, and give to the World so convincing a proof, of the large Emoluments He is squeezing from the Vitals of the consumptive state, by bestowing such a part of them (near 2000 Pounds per Annum) for such a purpose,\n\n***************\n\nMagna Charta continued\nNulus Liber Homo. &c.\nWhen numbers suffers by the delinquency, and venality of a few, it is the duty of every honest, well meaning Citizen, to awake the inattentive, the ignorant, and the timid, to the laudable abhorrence of vice, and to uncloak the villainy of those, who sacrifice Public interest to self advantage, and prostitute the high confidence, and trust placed in them by the Leigislature, by partial management and Conduct, and redicule the most sacred monuments of Wisdom, and justice, in order to advance the wicked, and and paltry views of Selfishness, averice and Tyranny.\n\nTo be Continued in our next.\n\n***************\n\nMessrs. HUGGINS, and O'DONNELL,\nBEG leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the settlement, that they have purchased the China Cargo just arrived in the Betsey, and exposed it to Sale at their new Ware-House opposite to Doctor Cambell's.\nCalcutta February 10th, 1781.\n\nTURNBULL, MACINTYRE and DAWLEY,\nBEG leave respectfully to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement, that they have imported on the Rumbold, an elegant Assortment of China Goods, which they will expose to sale as soon as they can be landed, and proper notice given of the place and commencement of the Sale. Calcutta, February 8th 1781.\n\nMrs. MANN,\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement that she has moved to a house at the back of the bord of Trade, and have got the following Goods for Safe viz.\n\nMilinary, China and Glass Ware, fine Thread Sattins, plain Striped and flowered fine Doosutties and Doosutties towels, Madras and pultah Chintz, Izaries sashes and Gorgets, Ink Stands, Europe Pickeld Tongues, europe Groats in Jars Dutch Cheese, and Kismases.\n\nN. B. A pair of large Mahogany Dining tables a Mahogany Beareau, Blackwood Cotts of all Sizes, and sundry other Articles.\n\nWHEREAS.\nONE Rada Churn Doss of John Baazar a Sircar of Mr. Oldham in Calcutta for many years, did on Tuesday the second Instant, carry a Bill for S. Rs. 1048, unto Lieutenant Golding, at his Quarters in the New Fort, and received the above sum, of him before eleven o'Clock the same Morning, but has not since been heard of.\n\nIf any Person or Persons can give any account of him, and where he may be found, or will bring him to Mr. Motts Office, or to Mr. Oldham, he or they shall Receive a Reward of 300 S. Rupees.\n\nN. B. He was a thin spare Man about 5 Foot 6 Inches, Black Face and Pock Marked, 32 years Old, and is the Son of Taukoor Doss who was a Weighman to the Hon'ble Company, and has lived at the West end of the John Baazar for many years.\n\nMr. OLDHAM.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies, and Gentlemen of the settlement. that He continues as usual to bake Bread and all sorts of Sweet-cakes for breakfast, Also the best sort of Biscuit, fit for the use of Ladies, and Gentlemen who travel, by Land, or Sea. And sells Butter after the manner Mr. Le Gallais did, who shortly intends to quit business.\n\nHe hopes they will favour him with their commands, which will be thankfully rec'd.\n\nMr. CHRISTIAN PATTERSON,\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Public that he will open a Pawn Brokers Office in the Armenian street, opposite the House of Mr. Dionesius, agreeable to the orders of the Hon'ble Governor General and Council, and of the Hon'ble the Supreme court of Judicature, to carry on the Pawn Brokers business.\n\nN. B. The conditions may be seen at his Office.\n\nELOPED.\nFROM the service of his Mistress, a slave Boy aged twenty Years, or there abouts, pretty white or Colour of Musty, tall and slinder, broad between the cheek bones, and mark'd with the small Pox. It is requested that no one after the publication of this will employ him, as a Writer, or in any other capacity, and any person or persons, who will apprehend him, and give Notice thereof to the Printer of this Paper, shall be Rewarded for their trouble.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-02-10/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17hCJeBPArwBh5tT5YtQbuqULL2ZPuBsQ/view", "text": "**POET's CORNER.**\n\n*A contrast to Colonel P—.*\n*On the Death of Lieut. Col. Green.*\n\nWHERE are the Gibes, that taught the cynick frown,\nTo leave it's wrinkles, and reluctant own,\nThat honest Mirth, and sterling wit cou'd chafe,\nThe Gloomy horrors from the care, wourn face,\n\nWhere's now the heart, when Gentle Pity spread,\nThe down of hope, on hard afflictions bed—\nWhere bright humanity exalted shone,\nAnd every solid virtue, held it's throne,\n\nWhere's now the Gen'rous mind—(the lot of few)\nThat gave to Merits, more than Merits due,—\nWhere's now the head, that every Art had scand,\nThe hand to execute, what science plan'd.\n\nWhere's now the temper'd Judgment, that cou'd blend,\nThe just preceptor, with the Indulgent Friend.\nLaid in the dust—with peace and rest to Dwell,\nWhile mourning memory, o'er his Grave shall tell\n\nLo here He lies—who liv'd on virtues Plan,\nThe Noblest work of God—An Honest Man.\nHOMO.\n\n*Advice from Mrs. — A matron of great experience to Miss W—.*\n\nE'ER you read this, then you'll suppose,\nThat some new listed Lover,\nThro' means of Poetry hath chose,\nHis passion to discover.\n\nNo! fair one I'm a matron grave,\nWhom time and care hath wasted,\nWho would thy Youth from sorrow save,\nWhich I in wedlock tasted.\n\nThy easy air, thy chearful mind,\nThy temper so alluring,\nThy form for conquest, well design'd,\nGive torments past enduring.\n\nTho' Lovers full of hopes and fears,\nSurround thy beauties daily,\nWhilst yet regardless of thy cares,\nThy moments pass on gayly.\n\nThen pass them, Charmer gaylier on,\nA maiden whilst you tarry,\nFor troth your golden days are gone,\nThe moment that you Marry.\n\nIn courtship we are all divine,\nWhile prayers and vows pursue us,\nDarts, flames, and tears, adorn our shrines,\nAnd Men like Idols sue us.\n\nThen who'd the darling power forego,\nWhich ignorance has given,\nTo ease them of eternal woe,\nMust we resign our heav'n.\n\nNo Marriage lets the vizard fall,\nThen cease they to adore us,\nThe goddess sinks, to house-wife Moll,\nAnd they reign tyrants o'er us.\n\nThen let no Man impression make,\nUpon thy Heart so tender,\nOr play the fool for pitys sake,\nThy freedom to surrender.\n\nLead Apes in Hell, there's no such thing,\nThose tales are made to fool us:\nYet better there to hold the String,\nThan here let Monkies rule us.\n\n**EPITHALAMIUM**\n*On the Marriage of H—y— C—n—l Esq; A Member of the Worshipfull Board of Trade to Miss S—p—y of Calcutta.*\n\nC—n—l accept this humbly Lay,\nThat hails thee, on thy Wedding day,\nFlatt'ry good Sir, is not my Trade,\nMy Muse is no such fawning Jade,\n\nYet just to merits rightfull claim,\nShe sings thy worth, and fairest fame,\nBe happy with your tender fair,\nLoved object of your future care,\n\nOn her—and thee—and thy young Race,\nMay bounteous Heav'n bestow each Grace,\nTill as along the stream of Life,\nYou Glide with this your darling Wife,\n\nA pattern to succeeding times,\nYou prove how just these homely Rhymes.\n\n**APOSTROPH.**\n\"Oh Marriage happiest, easiest, safest, state,\nLet, Debauchers, and Drunkards, scorn thy rites,—\nWho in their nauseous draughts and lusts profane,\nBoth thee and Heav'n, by whom thou wert ordain'd,\nHow can the Savage call it loss of freedom\nThus to converse with, thus to gaze at,\nA faithfull Beauteous Friend?—\nBlush not my fair one, that thy Love applaud thee,\nNor be it painfull to my Wedded Wife,\nThat my full soul o'erflows in praise of Thee,\nThou art by Law—by Interest—Passion—MINE,\nPassion and Reason join in Love of Thee—\nWe without art, all faculties employ,\nAnd all our senses without Guilt enjoy.\nG. D.\nJungles January 29th 1781.\n\n**NOTICE.**\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar, opposite Mr Guthries formerly Mr. Thomas Smiths, Europe Shop, is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at the rate of one Rupee eight Ans per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee ten Ans, retail, Course piece Goods, Cossimbaazar Bandanas, raw Silks &c. All Gentlemen favouring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfaction.\n\n**TO LETT,**\nA House in the Loll Baazar belonging to Mr. Henry Grant, for further particulars please to apply to the proprietor.\n\nALL Persons having claims upon the Estate of Capt. John Griffith or being, indebted thereto are desired to send accounts of the same to Mr Jas. Peter Auriol Administrator, or in his absence to Mr. John Lewis Auriol, so that they may be adjusted before the end of March next. 5 6\n\n**To be SOLD,**\nBY Mr. J. Andrews at the Library some exceeding good Claret Imported by the last Dutch Ship, at a very reasonable Price or by A Bernard, who lives in the house formerly occupied by Dr. Hamilton, next to G. Levius's esq.\n\n**ALL PERSONS.**\nWHO have any demands on the Estate of the late Lt. Colonel Upton, are desired to send in their demands, and all persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay their respective debts, to John Murray Esq; Executor of the said Estate, on or before the first of April next.\n\n**ALL PERSONS.**\nWHO have any legal claims or demands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew Hiernle deceased formerly intearim Chief of the Danish settlement, at Fredericfnagore in Bengal and his surviving Widow, are hereby requested to send in their Respective claims and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. J. Borgen Judge of the inferior Court of Judicature at Tranquebar, and Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Mr. Andrew Hiernle's deceased, on or before the Expiration of a Year and a Day from this Date the 10th August 1780.\n\n**LOST.**\nABOUT the end of December last, as is imagined on the Road from Calcutta to Rosipuglah. A green Fish skin case containing a Miniature Picture set in gold. A reward of two Gold Mohurs will be given to the person who brings it to Mr. Motts Police Office in the China baazar.\n\n**To be SOLD.**\nA Handsome neat Charriot compleatly fitted up for further particulars enquire of Messrs. Simpson and Mitchell Coach Makers near Mr. Dacre's House.\n\n**Mr. ROBERT RISHTON.**\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the settlement, that at the desire of his Friends. He has opened a Tavern in the Radda Baazar, next to Mr. Fivey's Europe shop, where he hopes for the further continuance of their favours, He also embraces this Opportunity of Expressing his thanks to the Public in general, for the favours and countenance He has met with, and to assure them, that it will be his principal study to give satisfaction to those who may be pleased to continue their favours.\nN. B. Oysters every Week.\n\n**STRAYED.**\nFROM the House of Mr. Robert Duncan in the China Baazar, On Thursday last a Coffree Boy about 12 years Old, named Friday whoever brings back the same, shall receive the Reward of one Gold Mohur.\n\nCALCUTTA; Printed by J. A. HICKY, first and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-02-17", "date": "1781-02-17", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-02-17/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17h9wBPkWskB1kLPTY3W75W2zsP99I1Mk/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday February 10th to Saturday February 17th 1781. No. IV\n\nMagna Charta, continued from our last.\n\nHOLD the Mirror up to nature, to shew virtue it's own likeness, and vice its deformity, is an excellent Moral, and as I have now by me a few Japanese Manuscripts and understand the language, having resided some time amongst them, as I observed in a former paper. I think it incumbent on me to exhibit to the Public, view through the Channel of your useful Paper, the arbitary unjust, and, infamous Conduct, of Public Men in that oppress'd Country.\n\nABOUT five hundred Years since, after a most bloody civil War, between a Tyrannical King, who then reigned, and the principal Men of the Country, the Monarch granted to his People in the most solemn and sacred Manner, their antient Laws and previledges, for which they long contended; This grand compact was not only written in several Languages, but ingraved in Marble, and may be compar'd to your Venerable Charter of Liberties.\n\nONE of the fundamental and principal declarations of this great National compact was that the meanest subject of Japan, should not be deprived, not only of any Money, but even of the least particle of his Wordly substance, and property, without his own good will and assent, and the more to confirm and establish this Maxim, above forty positive Laws have been since pass'd by the great Councils of the Realm of Japan, for the express purpose of prohibiting, restraining, and detering both Prince, and Subject, from attempting to deprive the poorest Individual of any part of his goods and chattels, without his free consent, and approbation, yet in open violation of those repeated Solemn Agreements some years since, a Vonal obstinate Minister, and his Junto, have tried, but in vain, to enslave some Western distant Provinces, which are now making a glorious Effort for their natural Hereditary priviledges, through streams of Blood, under every disadvantage, of Famine, Scalping, and Plunder.—The parent Country has now too fatally experienced its error, and would wish to receive back to her Arms, her justly incensed children.—But I am afraid to no purpose.\n\nThis recent example should, it might, be supposed, serve as an awful Lesson to prevent future innovations upon the Liberty of the Subject, but I am concerned to say, that the first Jewel in the Japan Musnhud, a Province in the other Hemisphere, is now fast verging to destruction, by simular Conduct.\n\nCertain Mandarines, who were appointed as a check, and counterpoize, to lawless, Arbitrary Power, could not long resist the too alluring and facinating baits of place, and contracts.—A coalition soon took place between those worthy Guardians of the Laws, and the other Department of Government, the bargain was struck, and it was artfully given out that the Streets of a Principal City, were in a Ruinous state, and must be repair'd.—Under this Colour, and pretence a most enormous Tax is levied upon the only landed property the poor industrious Japanese possess, in opposition to, and without ever consulting the pleasure of a single individual.—Invention is wrecked to strike out Offices for Favorites and Dependants, and extravagant Salaries at the public Expence are allow'd, which would maintain in splendor a German Prince, and his Retinue.\n\nA Chinese who can scarce mutter ten Japanese words, received a Charte Blanch, and was besides appointed Chief of a learned Office, Risum teneatis Amici?\n\nThe remonstrances and Petitions of the People (unfortunate in being so distant from the seat of Redress) are treated with mark'd contempt, and aggravating Insult. And the Act, has to the astonishment of every rationnal person in JESSO, received the Fiat of those very MAJESTRATES whose DUTY it was to protect the, Subject from Oppressio, and extortion; tho, it is notorious, that by the antient, as well as Modern Laws of JAPAN, no inferior Jurisdiction whatever can even remove an ancient Post, much less lay a heavy Tax without the desire, and free consent of a Majority of the Inhabitants of the City.—That such a Majority always name, and appoint the proper Officers, and Public Servants to be employ'd in their Service, and paid with their Money, and that there never was before a single instance of such an attempt to deprive them of that power with impunity.—\n\nOur Mighty King for attempting it about 133 years ago lost his Crown, and Life, and another was banished.—Is it not therefore strange, and unacountable, that after so many fatal examples, those Rulers, and Magestrates, should encourage, and sanctify such barefaced oppression, but it is to be hoped they will not escape the Iron feet of Justice, any more than they have the scourge of censure, the Eyes of the Japanese people are now open, and tho' distant the day of Public account, may at last arrive to settle a woeful reckoning. MAGNA CHARTA.\n\n********************\n\nMILITARY INTELLIGENCE Extraordinary.\n\nLIEUT Colonel HICKY is allowed by all the Scientifick in the art Military, to have made a very capital RALLY in a late engagement with the Confederates; The King's Troops the Right Wing of which was Commanded by Major General MESSINK, and the left Wing by Brigadier, General REED began a very furious Assault on the Out-Works of Lieut Colonel HICKY, who had strongly entrenched himself on the left Flank, in a very excellent Position to receive the Enemy, His front was covered by the great Tank, and his Rear defended by some works thrown up in Admiral Thornhills district; Lieut. Col. HICKY, expected to be much annoyed by a Battery, Openning upon him from the COURT HOUSE, which commanded his left Flank in which the Enemy had posted a formidable Corps of Scalpers and Riflemen in Black Uniforms, like the Prussian Hussars of Death, this Corps was distinguished by the name of the Lattitats Squadron, commanded by LORD POOLBUNDY; Lieut. Colonel HICKY (to use an Expression of that amiable Officer Major Sturgeon) made a most excellent disposition, securing himself upon all sides, was well prepared to receive the Enemy and in Order the more effectually to deceive them, Lt. Col. HICKY made a Feint retreat, hoping to draw them into an Ambuscade.—The Enemy relying on the Intelligence of their Spyes, Concluded Lt. Colonel HICKY's Ammunition was entirely expended, and that there was a Scarcity of Provisions in the Garrison, immagined that he would shortly be obliged to lay down his Arms, and surrender at discretion; but it appears that they were misinformed by their Emissaries.—Generals MESSINK and REED opened their Batteries on the 18th of November and made a very furious Assault, but met with as vigorous and unexpected a Repulse.—The Artillery of Lt. Colonel HICKY, under the direction of an experienced Prussian Officer, was serve'd with great spirit and Judgement, and played a most severe and hot Cannonade keeping up an incessant Fire of round and grape shot most terribly galled the Assailants, obliged them to give ground, and in great Confusion; The only stand the enemy made was at FORT PLOWDEN, near the POST-OFFICE, where a fresh Reinforcement being sent by the GRAND VIZIER, under Major Straw, coming to their assistance, covered their retreat, and saved them or it is thought Lt. Col. HICKY would have effectually cut off and destroyed the Main Body. The Right Wing which was Commanded by Major General MESSINK suffered the most in Killed and wounded, the GENERAL himself received several desperate wounds and Contusions, a very severe one on his Head, which has occasioned a Numbness ever since.\n\nA Cannon shot likewise carried away about 15 Pounds of the Fleshy part of his Posteriors.—Field Marshall Count DROZE (a valuable Veteran) being Wounded in the beginning of the Action, clapped Spurs to his Horse, and Galloped off the Field to Cossimbuzar; Brigadier General REED's division has suffered extremely, the BRIGADIER HIMSELF was so Scare'd by the Unexpected fury of Lieut. Col. HICKY's Artillery, that he abandon FORT MONITOR, and was obliged to be carried off the Field of Battle in a very UNSAVORY condition, various are the\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-02-17/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17h9wBPkWskB1kLPTY3W75W2zsP99I1Mk/view", "text": "conjectures, as to the Causes of the Ill success of the Kings Troops under Ge'ln MESSINK, who had the Commanding post, and every advantage in their favour, encouraged also by the Alliance of the GRAND VIZOR who viewed the Battle seated on his Elephant, their defeat is attributed solely to the inferiority of their Artillery which was very feebly served under Brigadier General REED who undertook the direction of it.— A Captain Kerr formly in the American service, was engaged as a BOMBARDIER and is allowed when Sober to be a very excellent Officer. Captain's O'Suez, and Honey Bag with a Battalion of Loyal Free Masons formed a Corps de Reserve, the only Officer of Ability was little Captain TURBAN CANTALINO (of Chandernagore) who commanded a Batallion of Light Infantry; He suggested several capital Manauvres, but the whole Failed thro' the confusion and stupidity of their Commanders, the advanced Guards and Picquets of each party are daily skermishing, Recruits, Artillery, and Stores, are daily arriving, in their respective Camps, they continue beating up for Volunteers—Both Armies are shortly expected to take the Field again, and a Bloody Campaign is likely to ensue.\n\nExtract of a Letter from an Officer with Col. Pearce's Detachment.\nWE are now on the Banks, of the Soubanaricane, and opposite to us (we are well inform'd) that there is fifteen hundred Mahratta Horse watching our Motions.—The certainty of this made Captain Curfy, previous to our arrival here throw up a strong Breast Work in front of His Camp.——Col. P——, gives us damn'd long Orders, and a deal of useless trouble, but He's in some measure to be forgiven, for placing him as Commanding Officer of a great Detachment—was putting him out of his Sphere—and He's so Opinionated that I am well inform'd, He never once advised with Majors Edmonson or Blain, who are allowed to be two of the most experienced, and best Officers in the service. We form on the Parade two deep, and proceed in that manner, on the line of March, you who know what marching is, can easily conceive what an enormous line, six Regiments of Sepoys must make Marching, two and two (New Gate Fashion) and to Crown all, we march with unfix't Bayonets, and O! miserabile dictu! the Artillery brings up the Rear,—Risum teneatis Amici!—It will be needless for me to make any comments upon what I have wrote you, as I consider myself writing to a Veteran Officer—A Man who has been bred to Arms, under a Generals Joe, Smith, &c. &c. Fellows who knew how to Command. In my next Letter I will tell you of his disposition of the Baggage on the line of March, and of his Buzzar Regulations, all of which are entirely new and His own.\n\nExtract of a Letter from an Officer of Colonel Camac's Detachment, dated Sippere 22d. January 1781.\nYOU will hear of our having taken the Town of Seppere, near which we have been laying these two Months, we had been endeavouring to persuade the Rajah to enter into an alliance with us, and receive a Garrison of our Troops into his Fort, it being very conveniently situated for keeping up our Communication with the Gohud Country, and Gualier, but he would not be persuaded, and last Friday a Battery was erected against the place, a Breach was made in the course of the Day, and on Saturday morning at day break we stormed the place and carried it. One Officer only has been slightly wounded, and 8 or 10 Sepoys at most killed, all the valuables had been carried off some time before, nothing was found in it but a little Grain, and about 50 Horses which are to be sold, and the produce divided among the Troops there is but little doubt now but we shall go forwards.—Ambagee the Mahratta General with 8 Guns and 10,000 men is within 20 Coss of us, parties of his people come Plundering our Cattle, and supplies almost ev'ry day.\n\nCamp at Dantoon on the borders of the Mahratta Country 4th Feb'y 1781.\nTo Mr. HICKY.\nSIR,\nI Have now the pleasure to acknowledge the Receipt of the parcel of Papers, which you have sent by your Harcarahs, and which have proved very entertaining to me, as well, as to the rest of the Officers in Camp, who have purchased a Number of them, as will appear to you by the Money the Bearer has collected for them 51 8. Rupees.\nYour Gazettes are so entertaining they have met with universal applause, amongst the Officers of our Detachment, our Col. seems to be a little disconcerted, and our approach towards the Mahrattas begins already to opperate upon him, It is true He has a great Number of Red Coats, able Officers, who for their own Honor, and the Honour and interest of the Company will support him should we come to an Action with our Enemies.\nWe march to morrow for Jellasore, and in a few days after, we cross the River into the Mahratta Country, and proceed streight for Cuttock, which will determine whether the Mahratta Army there, are our Friends, or foes.—At present they are undetermined which side to take.\n\nTo Mr. HICKY,\nPrinter of the Bengal Gazette.\nSIR,\nI Wonder much that you have never heard the particulars of an Earth quake, we had lately at this Settlement, which has almost entirely pulled down the House alloted by the Company for their Chief, it happened some Months ago, and there has constantly been found tumulous motions ever since to the great fear of both great and small, for as the poor people say, who have but indifferent Houses, that if the motion shou'd return so violent as to pull down the Government House, how must their habitutins be brought about their Ears, and most likely will bury many in the ruins, report says that the Marajah has offered, if the Company's House, should tumble down, to indemnify them, by building another in its stead,—But, many think that it will not be in His power, let His intentions be ever so good, as he has not yet sufficient knowledge of English Architecture, to build a House in their taste, and skilful People say, that the fall of the Old House will, if it happens, bring along with it great Ruin to the Company.—It's true, they say, some of the materials wanted changing, and that by a few repairs it might have stood, many Years; however it seems the Company have fallen on a Plan of Building, all new Houses, and letting the Old ones come down, and that there is a penalty annexed to changing any of the materials or ever repairing the old ones.\nFrom your constant Reader, and humble Servant.\nGUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS.\nPatna Feb'y 1st. 1781.\n\nTo the Printer of the Bengall Gazette.\nAS I have of late been a stranger to your paper through the prohibition laid on its circulation by Dawk, I therefore rather than, run the risque of bringing any friend of mine, to be suspected by Govern't for circulating the hated thing I got a friend to send them by an opportunity that offered of a Boat coming up this Length, as it seems orders has not yet, been issued to the custom master, to hinder its being circulated that way however if you think that publishing this in your Paper, wou'd furnish a hint, where by Peons might be stationed at some part of the River to search all the Boats that comes up, for the Paper and stop its exportation that way, I say in that case you are to use your pleasure whether to publish this altho' a testimony of my congratulating you on the singular Notice that has been taken of you (who is but a Mite) by the greatest Men in this Country, and it is wonderful, what a singular expedient, they fell on, to stifle the productions of a Worm, while they in the depth of their consummate skill in policy, suffer a number of vagrant Frenchmen, to desperse themselves over the whole Country who will be ready the first opportunity of taking up arms against such scoure Gentlemen in power but what of suffering frenchmen, to go where they choose these poor fellows, cannot hurt us, says a bold fellow over the bottle, while we have Fort William, no, let us restrain such a fellow from publishing his weekly begubrations, this if we can effect it, will do us honor, when it reaches the ears of our Honorable Employers;—This insolent fellow, who wou'd not ask leave of us, who ought to be looked on, as the sole spring from whence all others are to have motion, while at the same time, if the poor Printer of the Bengal Gazette had been as submissive as Grizel, and Nimmock, His Mouth wou'd have been muzzelled like theirs, and we should at this day, only regarded his Paper, as useful on a certain occasion where as I am told that the Bengall Gazette, from its first publication is now very carefully bound, and makes part of Gentlemens libraries, and when they are troubled with any of the violet symptoms mentioned in some of the papers, the Original Bengal Gazette is immediately taken up as it contains the Elixer of mirth, if not of long Life.\nYours,\nRUFF JUNIOR.\nPatna Feb'y 4th 1781.\n\nThe following is the Inscription on a Monument to the Memory of Vdmiral Watson in Westminster Abbey.\nTO the Memory of Cha's Watson Vice Admiral of the White Commander in Chief of his Majesty's Naval Forces in the East Indies,——Who died at CALCUTTA the 16 August 1757,——In the 44 Year of his Age.\nThe East India Company in grateful Testimony of the signal advantages which they owe to his Valour, Honesty and prudent conduct, caused this Monument to be\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-02-17/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17h9wBPkWskB1kLPTY3W75W2zsP99I1Mk/view", "text": "...Under neath are the following words.\nCalcutta Freed January 11 1757\nChandernagore taken March 23 1757.\nGereah taken February 13 1756.\nWhile these Honours are paid to the Admiral Watsons Memory in En-gland, his Tomb in Calcutta remains with-out an Inscription, and is lately converted into a Rack shop and B----dy House-------a specimen of the Divine Enthusiasme of Eastern Piety (quoted by Sterne.\n\n*****************\n\nExtract of a Letter from Amedabad to Mayor CAMAC dated 23d December.\nI Sit down to inform you of the sur-render of Baseen to our Friend General Goddard, that Fortress capitulated after a Cannonade of two days, on the 11th inst. The terms have not yet come to hand, I have the pleasure to acquaint you that this impor-tant and no less glorious Conquest was obtained, with a very small loss, by the great attention and humanity towards the Troops carrying on the Works.\n\nWe have also received News of a very a-larming Nature from Europe over-land.\n\nThe following is an extract of a letter from the Council at alleppo. \"I have advices from London to the 16th of June, by Express. I rejoice to acquaint you that by the vigilance of Government, Peace and Tranquility is restored in this City, it would take up much time to describe the de-vastation it has experienced, by the mob, who under pretence of opposing Popery have since the 2d. Inst. committed outrages of a diabolical tendency, they have burned the Romish Chapels and almost every one of their Inhabitants, New-Gate, and all the Prisons (the Felons were let loose upon the Public) many Capital Houses and Lord Mansfields. I could wish that the military power had been sooner called to quell such unnatural Riots Lords George Gorden and Mr. Rush, the Promoters of this disorder are secured in the Tower.\n\nNews across the allantick cannot be at a stand, I congratulate you on the surrender of Charles Town South Carolina, on the 12th of may with all its dependencies, ship-ping in the Harbour, and the American General Lincoln's to his Majestys Arms under the Command of General Sir Henry Clinton and Admiral Arbuthnot. I will de-sire the Gentlemen of Constantinople to send you the Gazettes, on the 12th may Major General Lessie took possession of the Town we have taken seven General Officers and ten Commodores to Continental Regiments and 3 Battalions of Artillery together with the Town and Country Militia French and American Seamen, taken in all about 6000 Men in Arms. The Fitular Deputy Gov. Council and civil Officers are also prisoners 4 stout frigates and several Armed Vessels with a great number of Boats and four hundred pieces of Cannon.\n\nLetters from Cyprus and Scanderoon mention that Loronzine of a Venitian Mer-chant Ship, who arrived at those places a few days ago has given out that on his depar-ture from Leghorn which was the 16th ult. he had as news received that Admirals Geary, Barrington, Darely, Digby, and Sir John Ross, with a fleet of 28 Ships of the Line had taken and destroyed 30 Span-ish Ships of War near Gibralter. If this proves true it will be a very great stroke and we hope the next Letters from Lon-don will confirm.\n\nI have seen an Extract of the Lon-don Gazette dated the 25th of May, in which there is a copy of a Letter from Admiral Sir George Rodney, to the Lords of the Admiralty, in which he informs them, that he came up with\n\nthe French Fleet under the Count De Guishon, and engaged him on the 17th April off Martinzes, and to use Sir George's own expression, the French may have been said to be compleatly peat, tho' from the crippled condition of his Fleet, and particularly his own Ship the Sandwich) which bore the brunt of the Action, he could not pursue them, Sir George says that the French bore away under the Island of Guardeloup, and our Fleet cruized of Port Royal to intercept the Enemy in their return, as it is the only place they can repair their damag. By accounts of a Letter dated from Holand, it mentions that the above Fleet has had a second Engage-ment, in which the French Admiral Guishon was killed, and his Fleet total-ly dispersed.\n\nWithout attending to the probability of your having already had the accounts I will proceed to inform you of the si-tuation of every thing as far as I am acquainted with them, in the first place, Gen'l Goddard is appointed a Brigadier, and Commander in Chief of Bombay with an extraordinary power. The Army at Baseen consists of four Bengal Battalions one Madras Batalion of Eu-ropeans, and a Madras Battalion of Se-poys, Col. Hartlay within Nine Miles with four Bombay Battalions, and a Battalion of Europeans, Major Forbes at at Surat in Command of the Guzerat with two Bengal Battalions under Cap-tain Erieg at Gennau two Bombay Bat-talions at Surat, and the Detachment consisting of eight Companies, and some Artillery. By the last Letter from Surat the Major was preparing to March to Mandaere on the Banks of the Taptee, Captain Earl has also Marched, but I believe only with an intention to amuse the Enemy, I find there is a body of 6000 Manrattas encamped within fifteen Coss off Soungon this you have as far as I can learn the estate of affairs in this Quarter of India,\n\nI began to think that the Report of Col. Brarthwaits having defeated Hyder is a political fib, but I hope Sir Eyre Coote will pay Mr. Hyder in full for his wontanly entering into a War with us, He the Cenera has arrived with 500 Europeans Infantry and two hundred Artillery, nine Battalions of Sepoys have marched by Land for the Carnatic and I am glad to find that the Bengal Government is determined to leave no stone unturned to overset Hyder effectually.\n\nAmadabad 23d December 1780.\n\nColonel Camac has got Possession of seve-ral small Forts together with a Capital Province and if the Mahratta will stand, we may soon expect to hear of him they have commenced Hostlities against him.\n\nA R R I V A L S.\n13th Ship Favourite Rich'd Packs from China, Do. Ship Nova Rozario Joachim Joze Fargaes from China, Do. 15th Snow Elionera Rob. Sands from China, Do. Chalupa Signora Esperanca Joze Beaz Goncalous Portugues from Do.\n\nD E P A R T U R E.\n13th Ship Floyer Joseph Hannah for Madras.\n\n*****************\n\nMrs. M A N N.\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the La-dies and Gentlemen of the Presi-dency, that She has just received a neat Assortment of China Goods, im-ported by the Ship Rumbold.\n\nN. B. A great Variety of Madras, and Pulta Chintzes.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nBY Private contract by Mr. William Bonfield, opposite the Armenian Church. A spot of Ground consisting of one Biggah and four Cottahs, pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges be-tween Cosseypore Bridge and Barnagore.\nFor particulars enduire as above.\n\nMr. GREGORY CALDAR.\nArmenian Merchant.\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the La-dies and Gentlemen of the Set-tlement, that He is just brought from China, a good and Elegant Assort-ment of China goods, which will be ready to be exposed to sale on Satur-day next, at that Large Godown in the China Baazar, lately Occupied by Mr. Wittit, and opposite to Mr. Cha's Eaton Attorney at Law. As He is a stranger in the Settlement and obliged to leave it in a short time He flatters himself, the Ladies and Gentlemen will not be displeased at His repuesting Ready Money, and Sicca Rupees.\nCalcutta 17th Feb'y\n\nTHE MACOA CAPTAIN.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta, that his China Cargoe will be exposed to sale on Monday next the 19th Inst, at the House lately Occupied by Mr. Bagshaw, near Mr. Barretto's. As He is a Stranger and will soon leave the Settlement, He hopes the Ladies and Gentlemen will not be displeased at his requeiting Ready Money, and Sicca Rupees.\nWednesday 14th Feb'y 1781.\n\nTo be SOLD,\nBY Mr. J. Andrews at the Library some exceeding good Claret Imported by the last Dutch Ship, at a very reasonable Price or by A Bernard, who lives in the house formerly occupied by Dr. Hamilton, next to G. Levius's esq.\n\nTURNBULL, MAC'INTYRE and DAWLEY,\nBEG leave respectfully to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settle-ment, that they have imported on the Rum-bold, an elegant Assortment of China Goods, which they will expose to sale as soon as they can be landed, and proper notice given of the place and commencement of the Sale. Calcutta, Februnry 8th 1781.\n\nAcknowledgments to Correspondents.\nANTIGALICUS' Letter was half composed and would have been pub-lished this week, had not a part of the copy been burn't by accident, hopes the Author will be so obliging as to send his servant for it, that He may see what is deficient, and hopes he will be so kind as to make up the deficiency, and return it, for publication.\nA correspondant, Damon, and many more that we have not room to acknow-ledge, are all received, and will be duly attended it.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-02-17/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17h9wBPkWskB1kLPTY3W75W2zsP99I1Mk/view", "text": "[COLUMN 1]\n\nPOET's CORNER.\n\nMr. HICKY,\nS I R,\nIF you think the prefixed Poem worthy of a place in your next Paper, by inserting it you'll oblige.\nA Correspondent.\n\nAN E L E G Y.\nOn the much lamented Death of Capt. Panton.\n\nYE Meek eyed Powers, who graver themes inspire,\nDeep wrapt in thee, instruct my strains to flow,\nIn solemn sadness, let the dirgeful lyre\nProclaim the accents, of Britannia's woe.\n\nSad was the Tale, and solemn, was the found,\nWhich fame has wafted, from a distant shore,\nBritannia cried, and felt the poignant wound\nLet Gallia triumph——Panton is no more.\n\nEach fairest wreath, cull'd from the Field of fame,\nEach manly virtue, emulous entwin'd\nTo weave the chaplet, that adorn'd his Name,\nAnd form'd the godlike structure of his mind.\n\nBy no false Badge, at Price of virtue bought,\nNo venal Orders rays, emblazon'd o'er,\nPure Honor's star, was the reward He sought,\nHe fought, He conquered, and He wish'd no more.\n\nA Monarchs smile, a Ministers applause,\nSeem'd empty pursuits, to his firm staid soul,\n'Twas His to vindicate his Country's cause,\nAnd all his Country's wishes to controul:\n\nThis envy viewing from th' envenom'd cell,\nWhere hatching mischief pale, she brooding lay,\nTo distant climes, directs his envied sail,\nThe willing sails, the accurs'd behests obey.\n\nBut see the surly Tempest bleakning rise!\nThe Angry GOD of Ocean's reign alarm'd.\nThe shatter'd bark, but half its rage defies,\nAnd reaches Port, dismantled and disarm'd.\n\nIn this lorn state with deep regret he views,\nThe daring insults, of Britannia's foes,\nHis spirit sicken'd at the dire abuse\nOf British power, and sunk into repose—\n\nSoft be the spot, and sacred be the grove,\nWhere'er thou slumber'st on Mallaya's Coast\nLong shall the tears of passing Britons prove,\nThe Gallia's terror, and Britannia's boast.\n\nMrs. M A N N.\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement that she has moved to a house at the back of the bord of Trade, and have got the following Goods for Sale viz.\nMilinary, China and Glass Ware, fine Thread Sattins, plain Striped and flowered fine Doofutties and Doofutties towels, Madras and pultah Chintz, Izaries sashes and Gorgets, Ink Stands, Europe Pickeld Tongues, europe Groats in Jars Dutch Cheese, and Kismases.\nN. B. A pair of large Mahogany Dining tables a Mahogany Beareau, Blackwood Cotts of all Sizes, and sundry other Articles.\n\n[COLUMN 2]\n\nMr. CHRISTIAN PATTERSON.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Public that he will open a Pawn Brokers Office in the Armenian street, opposite the House of Mr. Dionesius, agreeable to the orders of the Hon'ble Governor General and Council, and of the Hon'ble the Supreme court of Judicature, to carry on the Pawn Brokers business.\nN. B. The conditions may be seen at his Office.\n\nTO LETT.\nA House in the Loll Baazar belonging to Mr. Henry Grant, for further particulars please to apply to the proprietor,\n\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar, opposite Mr Guthries formerly Mr. Thomas Smiths, Europe Shop, is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at the rate of one Rupee eight Ans per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee ten Ans. retail, Course piece Goods, Cossimbaazar Bandanas, raw Silks &c. All Gentlemen favouring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfaction.\n\nTo be LETT.\nTHAT large and commodious Garden-House, at present occupied by John Bristow Esq; and situated near the John baazar, on a pleasant spot of Ground. For particulars please to enquire of Mr. Edward Tiretta.\n\nALL Persons having claims upon the Estate of Capt. John Griffith or being, indebted thereto are desired to send accounts of the same to Mr Jas. Peter Auriol Administrator, or in his absence to Mr. John Lewis Auriol, so that they may be adjusted before the end of March next. 5 6\n\nELOPED.\nFROM the service of his Mistress, a slave Boy aged twenty Years, or there abouts, pretty white or Colour of Musty, tall and slinder, broad between the cheek bones, and mark'd with the small Pox. It is requested that no one after the publication of this will employ him, as a Writer, or in any other capacity, and any person or persons, who will apprehend him, and give Notice thereof to the Printer of this Paper, shall be Rewarded for their trouble.\n\n[COLUMN 3]\n\nSTRAYED.\nFROM the House of Mr. Robert Duncan in the China Baazar.\nOn Thursday last a Coffree Boy about 12 years Old, named Friday whoever brings back the same, shall receive the Reward of one Gold Mohur.\n\nMessrs. HUGGINS, and O'DONNELL,\nBEG leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the settlement, that they have purchased the China Cargo just arrived in the Betsey, and exposed it to Sale at their new Ware-House opposite to Doctor Cambell's.\nCalcutta February 10th, 1781.\n\nMr. ROBERT RISHTON.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the settlement, that at the desire of his Friends. He has opened a Tavern in the Radda Baazar, next to Mr. Fivey's Europe shop, where he hopes for the further continuance of their favours, He also embraces this Opportunity of expressing his thanks to the Public in general, for the favours and countenance He has met with, and to assure them, that it will be his principal study to give satisfaction to those who may be pleased to continue their favours.\nN. B. Oysters every Week.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA Handsome neat Charriot compleatly fitted up for further particulars enquire of Messrs. Simpson and Mitchell Coach Makers near Mr. Dacre's House.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any legal claims or demands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew Hierny'e deceased formerly intearims Chief of the Danish settlement, at Frederic nagore in Bengal. and his surviving Widow, are hereby requested to send in their Respective claims and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. J. Borger Judge of the inferior Court of Judicature at Tranquabar, and Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Mr. Andrew Hierny'e deceased, on or before the Expiration of a Year and a Day from this Date the 19th August 1780.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any demands on the Estate of the late Lt. Colonel Upton, are desired to send in their demands, and all persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay their respective debts, to John Murray Esq; Executor of the said Estate, on or before the first of April next.\n\nLOST.\nABOUT the end of December last, as is imagined on the Road from Calcutta to Rosipuglah, A green Fish skin case containing a Miniature Picture set in gold. A reward of two Gold Mohurs will be given to the person who brings it to Mr. Motts Police Office in the China baazar.\n\n[FOOTER]\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-02-24", "date": "1781-02-24", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-02-24/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17h8XGUCT49eSr6aEO145Otnyl59Lwfx9/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday February 17th to Saturday February 24th 1781. No. V\n\nSir Robert Chamber's Opinion, or Protest in the Cause of Grand Versus Francis, for Crim Con. and for which that Gentleman was fined the Sum of Sixty Thousand Rupees.\n\nI AM fully of Opinion, that the charge in the Plaint, is not proved.\n1st. BECAUSE it appears to me that there is no proof either positive, or Circumstantial, that Mrs. Grand knew of, or previously consented to his Mr. Francis coming for any purpose, much less for the purpose of Adultery.\n2d. Because there is no proof either direct, or founded on violent presumption, that they were actually together; much less was there any proof that they committed any crime together.\n3d. Because the evidence appears to me to fall short of what is ordinarily considered as proof of any Fact, and especially of any Crime.\n4th. Because it falls exceedingly short of what our Cannon Law Considers as proof of Adultery.\nAnd Lastly because I've never read or heard of any action for Crim Con. In which a Verdict has been given for the Plaintiff, on such Presumptions, of Guilt.\nN. B. Sir ROBERT CHAMBERS held the distinguished Post of Vinerian Professor at Oxford when he was appointed a Judge at the Supreme Court, and Sir ELIJAH IMPEY was Council on the side of his Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland, and Lady Grosvenor in that memorable Crim. Con. affair.\n\nHUDIBRASS observes.\nWhat shall we say when Doctors disagree,\nAnd soundest Casuists doubt like you and me.\nIn Legislation HELIOGABALUS, tho' a sad Dog instituted one very favourable and just Law, which was the establishing a Female Jurisdiction, to sit in judgment upon all Tryals relative to the Sex.\nI think that such a supplement is much wanted in our constitution, how can a Female Culprit be said tried by her Peers without a Female Jury? Upon all Indictments for Ravishment particularly, Women only should be Impannelled.——For the Business upon such occasions, ought undoubtedly to be rather to Examine the Accuser, than the Accused, Women must most certainly be the best Judges in these Mysteries of the BONA DEA, and can quicker discover whether the Testimony arise from a spirit of chastity, of EXTORTION, or extenuation of the Jurors own frailty, and a Man ought only to be condemned upon the first category.\n\nA Paragraph Extraordinary.\nSOME Gentlemen of high Ton in Calcutta, have form'd themselves into a select Party for practising Cotillions, and other polite amusements.—These Elegant young Men have very modestly distinguish'd Themselves with the Title of the COMMUNITY.—They assemble twice a Week at each others Houses, to Rehearse New Dances, and form Rules for regulating the TON, and correcting that GROSSIVE of manners which has too long prevailed in the Public Assembly's of BENGAL. PIGDANNY DURGEE Esq; an Appendage of the Hon'ble B—— of T—— Officiates as the Sir Clement Cotterell.\nIn humble imitation of their betters several COUNTRY CAPTAINS, and an equal number of Accomplished Ladies of the BLACK and BLUE Squadron, have established a Hop on a similar plan, called The ACADEMY OF GROWN GENTLEMEN TAUGHT TO DANCE.\nOne very excellent regulation of this Assembly is, whoever introduces an Attorney, shall be fined a Rupee, and the Lawyer toss'd in a Blanket.\nBona Money-bag Esq; a very eminent Practitioner, was refused admittance at the last Assembly. tho' he came dressed in all the colours of the Rainbow and was pronounced able to walk a minuet out of hand, having been one of Monf. Belvere's earliest Scholors.\n\nTHE BENGAL ESCALAPIAD\nDRAMATIS PERSONÆ.\nDOCTORES. } KILL CRANNY, SANGRADO, SQUIRT, PHLEBOS, and SCROTUM.\n\nSOME Doctors in India would make Plato smile.\nIf you fracture your Skull, the pronounce it the bile,\nAnd with terrific Phyz, and a Stare most Sagacious,\nGive a Horse ball of Jallap, and pills Saponacious.\nA sprain in your toe, or an Aguish shiver,\nThe faculty here call a touch of the liver,\nAnd with ointment Mercurii, and pills Calomeli;\nThey reduce all the bones in your Skin to a Jelly.\nA fall from your Horse, or Rheumatic mishap,\nKill Cranny pronounces, a P——x or a C——p.\nIf you get a black eye, oh Sadder, and Sadder,\nHe swears it proceeds from the stone in your Bladder.\nIn their knowledge of Science, so great is the chasm,\nThat a Fistula sore, they mistake for a Spasm,\nBroke down by the climate, low weak 'tw'd surprize you,\nTo hear them insist that your Blood is too Sizey.\nIf a compound of ills, from such treatment you boast,\nThe plan next advised, is a trip to the Coast,\nWith a shrugg of concern Galen, shakes you off easily\nAnd sends you to pester the f'm'd Doctor Paisley,\nYou may pine on the Coast 'till your money's all spent,\nAnd then you return full as well, as you went.\nAnother sage practice, to startle, or pain us\nIs in mild Diarrheas, to stop up the A—n—s\nTransform the Flux, to a cramp in the Bowels\nLike the fam'd Doctor last, you'r then ply'd with hot Towels,\nThe Patient roars out, with a horrible cholic,\nBut the Doctor goes on with Medical frolic.\nTill finally fear'd by the sinking pulsation,\nFinds his blunder conclude, in a mortification.\nDecend Esculapius thou Mortal Divine,\nAnd dispatch to perdition, those medical swine.\nSuch Doctors who never saw Leyden, or Flanders,\nRun counter to reason, and bleed in the jaundice.\nIf your Wife has a Head-ach, let Sangrado but touch Her,\nAnd he'll jabb in his Launcet like any hog Butcher.\nTho' in putrid complaints, dissolution is rapid,\nHe'll bleed you to render the serum more vapid.\nAgainst such a system, the Colledge may Preach,\nStill Sangrado bleeds on, like a human Horse Leach.\nAnd as if predesign'd by a regular Plan sett,\nTo the Shades we're dispatch'd, by a touch of his Launcet.\nDespising all Rules of the famed Parracelsus,\nSangrado at once by the Lord Harry snails us.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-02-24/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17h8XGUCT49eSr6aEO145Otnyl59Lwfx9/view", "text": "One you'd think that grim Death was in league with the Doctors,\nTo rescue your Corps, from the Lawyers and Proctors,\nTho' the Patient's as stout, and Athletic as pyrrhus,\nA fit of the spleen, they convert to a skirrus.\n'Stead of Neutral corrections to sweeten the bile,\nYour Bowels they pester with scordium most vile.\nIf half dead you escape, they call in Brother S—k,\nAnd the project next tried, is to throw in the Bark,\nDoctor Scrotum advises four Ounces of Steel,\nWith decoction of woods from an old Chariot Wheel.\nTintura Canthar: and solution of bysmuth,\nIs Kill Cranny's specific, to heal tenesmus.\nAnd to shew his deep skill as a femenine curer,\nHe prescribes the same dose, in an Uterine furor.\nFor a Scalding of urine, or a pain in the thorax,\nEau de vie, is prescrib'd with a solution of Borax.\nIf your Rectum's relaxed, they inject a cool Clyster,\nIf your Brain wants composing, they give you a blister.\nIn the abdominal regions, for colicky pains,\nOf Allum and Dammer not less than nine Grains.\nAnd to puzzle dame nature, and heighten the farce,\nTheir practice in common's to stop up the A—e.\nAnd for stemming the Tide, of these critical Fluxes,\nDoctor Phlebos demands, most exorbitant boxies.\nBy such spurious Systems, dame Nature they force,\nAnd if you escape, you've the strength of a Horse.\nTho' corroded with Gravel, so bad that you P—ss I—k.\nOr swell'd like a Grampus, or Monitor Me—ff—k.\nWith a batter'd shrunk carcase, towards Death you make speed,\nScarce a meal for the Crows, like the fam'd Peter Reid.\nThese Doctors so bold, will at once undertake ye,\nAnd with bolus, and friction, most prettely shake ye.\nSo your Cash will but last, or your guts bear a streaching,\nGalen tickles your gullet, and sets you reaching.\nWhile by this mode of practice, we're cruelly harrissed,\nSquirt parades in his Coach, tho' he Landed bare A—c—d.\nBut consider the cause sure, 'twill give one the hip Man,\nTo see dubb'd a Doctor, a special good Midshipman.\nWho handels your pulse, as he'd handel a rope,\nAnd conceives your complaint, just as clear as the Pope.\nTalk of Boerhave, Vansweeten, and occult prognostics,\nAnd worries your Ears, with a lecture on Caustics.\nThus to Pluto's Domain, by the Vulgar call'd Hell,\nThose excellent Doctors, dispatch us pell mell.\nIn a very few days you're released from all cares.\nIf the Padrie's asleep, Mr. Oldham reads prayers,\nTo the Grave you're let down with a sweet pleasant thump,\nAnd there you may lay, 'till you hear the last trump.\nROGER O'TICKLE'M.\n\nADVERTISEMENT.\nThe Calcutta DIABOLIAD or a Poetical Charicatura of the whole legat Squadron by the same Author will shortly appear.\n\nThe following News was received on Saturday last, but came too late for insertion.\nExtract of a Letter from Madras.\nMR. TURING has informed a Correspondent in Town, that the Captain of a small Salt Vessel has sworn before him, that on the 28th Ult. he left Madras, three days before he weighed, he heard a Salute of 21 Guns fir'd from the Fort. On enquiry of some Vesse's in the Road, he was informed, that a great Victory had been obtained over Tippy Sahib.—The next Day a second Salute was fired, the cause of this was the Entrance of Tippy Sahib, Hyder Ally's Son a Prisoner under charge of an European Granadier Company into Fort St. George. He further adds that the very next Day Eight line of Battle Ships, and six frigates, under French Colours appeared, the Fleet stood on, and off till next Day, when they stood to the Norward.—He adds also, that the following day five large Ships appeared which prov'd to be English, and are conjectured to be the fleet that convoyed Sir Tho's Rumbold home, and his small and Hon'ble Fortune.—It happened that these Vessels were chased, and come up with by a French Frigate, who examin'd the Captain relative to the state of Fort St. George, and after receiving all the Intelligence he could give he was dismissed. Mr. Turing further informs his Correspondent that a second small Country Ship was arrived, and that the Commander confirmed the foregoing Intelligence.\n\nExtract of an account of Hyder Ally's Fleet taken by our Admiral Sir E'd. Hughes,\nAt CALLICUT.\n1 26 Gun Frigate - - Taken,\n1 22 Do. - - Driven on shore.\nAt MANGALORE.\n1 10 Do. Ketch - - Taken,\n3 30 Do. Ships } - - Burnt,\n1 12 Do. Do. }\n2 16 Do. Store Snows Drove on shore,\n2 Ketch Gallavats - Taken,\n1 15 Gun - - - Sunk.\nContaining Ships and Vessels taken 4,\nSunk 1,\nDrove on shore 3,\nBurnt 4,\nTotal 12.\n\nOn the 17th Sir Eyre Coote marched from the Mount towards Chingleput with about 8000 of the Company's and Nabob's Troops, and about 2500 Cosseries, who had been sent in by the Poligars. At this time the main body of Hyders Army was at Arcot and vellore, and the latter place was besiged. It was gallently defended by Col. Lang, who by the sallies which he had made, had rendered abortive all the enemy's attempts to carry on a regular Siege; and who in his last sally, had destroyed a Battery of 4 Guns, before they had time to make any use of it. The discovered treachery of the Kelledar of the Fort, had obliged, Col. Lang to confine, him and in consequence of this all the principal Officers who had been taken prisoners, in the brave Col. Baillie's unfortunate engagement, had been loaded with Irons by Hyder. Authentic accounts are received, that Carangooly was taken by storm on the 21st. Inst. by the very gallant behaviour of Capt. John Davies, and the Party under his Command; and, on the 24th Sir Eyre Coote, was so fortunate as to relieve Wandewash. It is worthy of remark that this has happened on the day, on which he had before relieved this Place 21 years ago, by a battle with the French.\n\nThe French Squadron which appeared off Madras on the 26 Inst. consisted of 5 Ships of the Line, two Frigates and a Sloop, is Commanded by Mons. D'Orves. It left Mauritius on the 9th of October. The accounts which have been received, and which may be depended on, mention that the French Land Forces were detained at the Islands, to guard them against an expected attack from the English; and it was said also, that the Squadron was to quit the Coast, about the middle of February. As yet they have had no other success, than the capture of the Snow Speedwell, which had been since ransomed for 80 Days, for 10,000 Rupees; and of the Tannah Schooner. The Squadron is gone to the Southward. Affairs at Madras were in perfect security, and tranquility, when the Letters came away; the Grain was landing with all possible expedition, and it was not doubted that the high prices given for all articles of Provisions, would encourage Importers to exert themselves at sending round Cargoes from the Northward speedily.\n\nAt the time when the French Squadron appeared off Madras, there were in the Roads 5 Indiamen, which left England on the 3d of June. Their names are, the Neptune, Dartmouth, Bellmount, Grosvenor, and Rochford: These ships bring advices of the death of Admiral Hardy, who had been succeeded by Admiral Geary in the command of the Fleet, then consisting of 38 Sail of the Line. The French Fleet had sailed from Brest, when the Indiamen left England; and the Spanish Fleet were ready in Port, but ready for sailing. Guichen with 17 Ships of the line (the flower of the French, Navy) sailed to the West Indies, in consequence of which, a Frigate was dispatched after Sir George Rodney, with Orders for his immediate Sailing for the West Indies, in order to prevent Guichen from attempting any thing against our Settlements there. Jamaica was supposed to be the object of Guichon's expedition. Sir George Rodney has been very successful against both the Spanish and French in many capital Engagements he has had with them, since his arrival in the West Indies. For further accounts of his successes, see the following News which has arrived over Land.\n\nOur Naval Forces in America and the West Indies, when joined by 6 Ships under the Command of Commodore Walsingham, would consist of 38 Ships of the Line able to act in conjunction, besides 5 Ships of 50 and 3 of 44 Guns, with about 20 large Frigates and 16 or 18 Sloops. By the Amirality list it appears that there were in commission in the begining of April last 98 Sail of the Line, Eighteen 50 Gun Ships, 108 Frigates, from 24 to 40 Guns, 14 Sloops of 20 Guns, 6 Bombs and 3 Bomb Tenders, 74 Sloops. 14 Fire Ships, 10 Yatches, 34 armed Cutters, and 72 armed\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-02-24/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17h8XGUCT49eSr6aEO145Otnyl59Lwfx9/view", "text": "The East India Company, and the Ministry, had not yet come to any terms respecting a new Charter: General Courts had been held by adjournment for several successive days on this head, before the sailing of the ships, with out coming to any resolution, Mr. Devaynes is Chairman, and Mr. Sulivan is deputy.\n\nThe Petition from Bengal was most favourably received by the Court of Directors, and by them presented thro' Sir George Yonge to Parliament but the same had not been taken into consideration.\n\nBy the latest advices received from England we learn that Alexander Wedderburn, Esq; was created an English Peer by the Title of Lord Loughborough and also appointed Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain in the Room of the right Hon'ble Lord Thurlow.\n\nThe Spanish Fleet going to Orleans from the Havannah, lost several ships, and 700 Men in a storm.\n\nAdmiral Graves with 5 or 6 Ships gone to North America after Ternay.\n\nThe spaniards unsuccessful in their attack on our Ships at Gibralter, the Five ships they sent in, were destroyed, and 100 men perished in them.\n\nThe Inhabitants of Philadelphia have attempted to destroy the French Minister in that City, together with his Country men there.\n\nA Spirited reflection on the French daring to insult us with a Fleet on the Coast, thro' Sir Edward's Neglect.\n\nTHOUGHTS on the unseasonable impropriety of Sir Edward Hughes, sending three Line of Battle Ships of the Kings squadron in time of War, to convey home Sir Tho's Pillage the Coromandel Harpy, and his most enormous private Fortune, acquired in express violation of the most express and solemn Engagements with the Company.\n\nIf a KINGS Governor is obliged to go home in a Frigate, even in time of War and to take the chance of capture, how will Mr. Hughes exculpate himself, for leaving these rich Settlements so shamefully exposed, that a French Fleet dare to ride Triumphant in sight of Madras, insulting both Coasts with five sail of English Indiamen laying at their Mercy, UNPROTECTED; can any management be more infamous, or absurd, does Mr. Hughes imagine the people in India are blind or totally absorbed in Villainy and VOLUPTUOUSNESS, had he done his duty instead of giving so flagrant a sanction to public Plunder and oppression on the Coast, he would have done no more than his duty to have sent Sir Tho's Pillage home PRISONER.\n\nLord North said in the house of Commons that insignificant as the presents Accepted by Lord Pigot might appear such as a Gold Breakfast service, a Cow and a few other very trifling Articles, Lord North assured the House, that it was such a Breach and violation of his Engagements with the Company, and of the conditions on which he held his post as Governor, that from the moment he had Accepted the said presents, He was no longer Governor in a legal sense and in that point of view, and on that Ground alone, Lord North considered the subsequent Acts of the Council as Justifiable.\n\nHad Sir Edward Hughes spent the 4 Months at MAURITIUS or Madagascar that he idled, so stupidly, and unseaman like at the Cape of Good Hope, we shou'd not at this moment have been subjected to the disgrace and terror attendant on a FRENCH SQUADRON cruising off MADRAS, and Sir Edward Hughes no where to be found.\n\n[Column 2]\n\nShips at Mauritius and employed going to the Cape and Bourbon for Provisions manned with Europeans Negros and Lascars.\nLa Pourvoyeuse, 40 Guns.\nLe Lauriston, 40 do.\nLe Elizabeth 36 do.\nLe Elephant, 36 do.\nLe Lyon, 36 do.\nLe Osterly, 30 do.\nLe Vengeur, 30 do.\nLe Panthade, 24 do.\nLe Argos 18 do.\n–––––––\n290 Guns\n\nThe 10th January, the French Fleet left Acheen consisting of L'Orient 74 com'd by\nBrilliant 70 Count D'orvere\nAjax 64\nname unknown 64\nDo. 64\nOne Frigate Do. 40\nBizarre 50\nLa Subtile, 20\nL'expedition 10 Com'd by\nCaptain Lefere.\n\nThese Ships were there 20 Days victualing left Acheen the 10th, called at Nicobar, were seen of Madras the 25th.\nLeonora ketch taken } and burnt\nSnow Friends, do. }\nTen Sail were seen off Madras, it is probable they took another vessel in their passage,\n\nExtract of a Letter from Maddapollam dated 11th. February, 1781.\nI Wrote to you that there had been an engagement between General Coote and Hyders people. A Letter I have seen mentions—Major Crosby having lost his Arm, Colonel Owen wounded, and several other Gentlemen, and Captain Macalester Killed.— And that the enemy had lost an immense number of men both Horse and foot.\n\nCaptain Jeffereys of the Snow speedwell was taken by a French Fleet, consisting of six line of Battle ships and 3 Frigates off Askapilla, a place between Madras and Masulapatam, they allowed him to ransom the vessel—which he carried to Madras and returned the 5th instant with dispatches to Masulepatam Capt. Jeffereys says that the French had not heard of our troubles with Hyder, nor had they any Troops on board,\n\n[Column 3]\n\nExtract of a Letter from the Coast.\nSOME Days before the March of the Army Sir Eyre Coote requested in writing the opinion of Generals Munro and Stewart, respecting the Propriety, and necessity of moving the Troops, which they have given nearly in the following Words, \"That from the good Discipline and Number of our present force, \"much superior to any ever brought \"into the Field in Asia, and from a \"confidence in the abilities of the Commander in Chief, and Officers under \"him, many advantages were to be expected, and that at all Events, the \"evident Danger of Procrastination more \"than preponderated the chances of success, which they had every reason to \"flatter themselves with.\" In consequence of this spirited Opinion, our Army immediately marched, and we have every Reason to expect a speedy, and happy issue to our Troubles in this Quarter.\n\nA few Days since arrived at this place in seven days from the Court of Owde a very honest Emissary of the true iscariot Tribe, whose Errand does as much honor to his worthy Patron, as credit to the sagacious envoy, and altho' He is said to have exerted those extraordinary Talents for dark intrigue and conspiracy, which He is universally allowed to possess in a very eminent degree, and supported them with the most alluring, and golden offers, yet some more powerful political motives (after a most violent conflicts of opposite passions in the breast of the object of such Temptation) frustrated the wily Arts of this Son of Mammon.\nN. B. The Removal of two obnoxious Franciscans, was the object of this famous Embassy, which has occasioned so much speculation in the settlement.\nANTI SQUIB.\n\nMess. HUGGINS and O'DONNELL.\nRESPECTFULLY Beg leave to inform the Ladies, and Gentlemen of the Presidency, and of the several subordinate stations, that they have opened a new Ware-house to the Southward of the great Tank for the sale of all kinds of Europe and China Articles, of the first Quality, and on the most moderate Terms' That all Orders and Commissions from the Country shall be punctually, and attentively complied with, and that they will receive back any things not approved of on their arrival, (Claret, Porter, and Teas excepted, which are liable to Damage from the smallest inattention;) They would therefore wish that the Attorney at Calcutta of any Gentleman who favors them with their Commands, may see, and taste the latter Articles, before they are embarked, and reject them if not good.\n\n[Column 4]\n\nBENJAMIN WHITEHEAD.\nWHO formerly kept a School in Calcutta, takes this method of acquainting the Public, that he has lately returned from Habeeb Gunge, with an Intention of going to Europe, but having been disappointed, he has taken a place in the Country, agreeably situated in a good air, on the right hand side of the great Road, beyond Chitpore Bridge, opposite the Avenue which leads to the Nabobs Garden, where he proposes keeping an English Boarding School, for young Gentlemen, where Youth may be Boarded, lodged, and educated, in Reading, Writing, and Arithmetick, and taught in a plain easy, and expeditious manner, to speak, and write English Correctly, on the following terms. Viz. those that eat at his own Table, at 50 S. R. per Month, and those that eat at a seperate Table, in the School at 30 S. R. per Month, he intends not to take in more than 14 Scholars, unless he gets an Assistant, as he thinks that number to be as many as one person alone can duely attend, and do justice to their Education. As he intends to study to promote the quick Improvement of his Pupils, he hopes through his Care and Diligence, to give entire satisfaction, to those who shall favour him with their encouragement.\n\nMr. Hicky begs leave to acquaint his Correspondents, that he has been obliged to leave out several Advertisements, and the Acknowledgements and Arrivals this Week for want of room.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-02-24/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17h8XGUCT49eSr6aEO145Otnyl59Lwfx9/view", "text": "**POET's CORNER.**\n\nTo Mr. HICKY,\nSIR,\nThe following are but a bad Paraphrase of the excellent Dutch verses which appear'd in your last Gazette, Its the original however has been followed as near as possible I will be obliged by your inserting them in your next Gazette.\nI am Sir,\nYour constant Reader,\nVEISION.\n\nTHERE, where power despotic sways his Iron Rod,\nThe Laws, with Faithfulness and truth are undertrod,\nThence Honesty is fled. No Honest mind's secure.\nThere Honor is a crime, and virtue is impure.\nThere he who guides the Scepter, governs all,\nHis Will the law, by which they stand or fall,\nThere, Atheism is but as a Jest,\nAnd Ranc'rous Malice, is for virtue classed;\nThere dissipation is the only Pleasure;\nThere Foreign Forces, carry every measure,\nThere, he who strives but to maintain his right,\nWill fall a sacrifice to powerful spite,\nFrom Family, torn, He's forced from House and Posts,\nBy Tyrant's Orders, helped by foreign Hosts\nThere Foreigners a Burgher, may oppress,\nHimself he can't defend, or have Redress,\nFor If He dare a Stranger to oppose,\nThe Times prevail: and he to prison goes.\nThus hopeless all! Despairs in every Breast;\nAnd Nature's self, with Horror is o'erprest:\nThe Year with lowering Skies has late begun\nClouded by those, whov'e shut us from the Sun,\nBut the time comes, when that Refulgent Light\nShall with redoubled splendor, bless our Sight.\nUnknown the Place mayhap, from whence these strays,\nTo those who ask.—I answer C—e—a.\n\nSTRAYED.\nFROM the House of Mr. Robert Duncan in the China Baazar. On Thursday last a Coffree Boy about 12 years Old, named Friday whoever brings back the same, shall receive the Reward of one Gold Mohur.\n\nMessrs. HUGGINS, and O'DONNELL,\nBEG leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the settlement, that they have purchased the China Cargo just arrived in the Betsey, and exposed it to Sale at their new Ware-House opposite to Doctor Cambell's.\nCalcutta February 10th, 1781.\n\nMr. ROBERT RISHTON.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the settlement, that at the desire of his Friends. He has opened a Tavern in the Radda Baazar, next to Mr. Fivey's Europe shop, where he hopes for the further continuance of their favours, He also embraces this Opportunity of expressing his thanks to the Public in general, for the favours and countenance He has met with, and to assure them, that it will be his principal study to give satisfaction to those who may be pleased to continue their favours.\nN. B. Oysters every Week.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA Handsome neat Charriot compleatly fitted up for further particulars enquire of Messrs. Simpson and Mitchell Coach Makers near Mr. D cre's House.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any legal claims or demands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew Hiernle deceased formerly inteatums Chief of the Danish settlement, at Fredericlnagore in Bengal and his surviving Widow, are hereby requested to send in their Respective claims and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. J. Borgen Judge of the inferior Court of Judicature at Tranquabar, and Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Mr. Andrew Hiernle deceased, on or before the Expiration of a Year and a Day from this Date the 19th August 1780.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any demands on the Estate of the late Lt. Colonel Upton, are desired to send in their demands, and all persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay their respective debts, to John Murray Esq; Executor of the said Estate, on or before the first of April next.\n\nLOST.\nABOUT the end of December last, as is imagined on the Road from Calcutta to Rosipuglah, A green Fish skin case containing a Miniature Picture set in gold. A reward of two Gold Mohurs will be given to the person who brings it to Mr. Motts Police Office in the China baazar.\n\nTo be LETT.\nTHAT large and commodious Garden-House, at present occupied by John Bristow Esq; and situated near the John baazar, on a pleasant spot of Ground. For particulars please to enquire of Mr. Edward Tiretta.\n\nMr. OLDHAM.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies, and Gentlemen of the settlement. that He continues as usual to bake Bread and all sorts of Sweet-cakes for breakfast, Also the best sort of Biscuit, fit for the use of Ladies, and Gentlemen who travel, by Land, or Sea. And sells Butter after the manner Mr. Le Gallais did, who shortly intends to quit business.\nHe hopes they will favour him with their commands, which will be thankfully rec'd.\n\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar, opposite Mr. Guthries, formerly Mr. Thomas Smiths, Europe Shop, is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at the rate of one Rupee eight Ans per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee ten Ans. retail, Course piece Goods, Cossimbaazar Bandanas, raw Silks &c. All Gentlemen favouring Mr. Harvey with their Commands. may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfaction.\n\nELOPED.\nFROM the service of his Mistress, a slave Boy aged twenty Years, or there abouts, pretty white or Colour of Musty, tall and slinder, broad between the cheek bones, and mark'd with the small Pox. It is requested that no one after the publication of this will employ him, as a Writer, or in any other capacity, and any person or persons, who will apprehend him, and give Notice thereof to the Printer of this Paper, shall be Rewarded for their trouble.\n\nMrs. MANN.\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Presidency, that She has just received a neat Assortment of China Goods, imported by the Ship Rumbold.\nN. B. A great Variety of Madras, and Pulta Chintzes.\n\nMr. GREGORY CALDAR.\nArmenian Merchant.\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement, that He is just brought from China, a good and Elegant Assortment of China goods, which will be ready to be exposed to sale on Saturday next, at that Large Godown in the China Baazar, lately Occupied by Mr. Wittit, and opposite to Mr. Cha's Eaton Attorney at Law. As He is a stranger in the Settlement, and obliged to leave it in a short time, He flatters himself, the Ladies, and Gentlemen will not be displeased at His requesting Ready Money, and Sicca Rupees.\nCalcutta 17th Feb'y 1781.\n\nTURNBULL, Mac'INTYRE and DAWLEY,\nBEG Leave respectfully to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta, that their Investment of China Goods imported in the Rumbold, is now exposed to sale for ready Money, and upon the most reasonable Terms, at the House formerly Occupied by Mr. Slight, near the Court House. As they purposed returning from China to this Settlement early the ensuing season, they will gladly receive, and carefully execute any commissions they may be favored with. Their terms will be made known to any Lady or Gentleman that apply to them. Calcutta 22 Feb'y 1781.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First: and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-03-03", "date": "1781-03-03", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-03-03/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17ooCtajtuAkgVKegWPlPz7O3VgJCz59X/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None,\n\nFrom Saturday February 24th to Saturday March 3d 1781. No. VI\n\nTo Mr. HICKY,\nSIR,\nI Could not read, without an emotion of Indignation, the Letter in the India Gazette of the 10th inst. signed a friend to MAGNA CHARTA which ought rather to have borne the signature an HIRELING; for such the Scribler must be in the worst sense of the Word. He presumes to censure those who have generously stood forth in your paper as the advocates of freedom, and censors of injustice; but instead of confuting any one Argument advanced by them, endeavours to intimidate them from prosecuting their laudable attempts, by holding out to them the difficulty of concealment, and the pains and penalties which will follow a discovery of their Persons. That every possible punishment in the power of wanton Ambition to shew, would follow such discovery I readily believe, and am convinced of: but I trust, and hope, they will survive the existence of the Measures they so wisely and honourably condemn, and flourish when the wretched Actors of them have only the shame they merit for their portion.\nI am Sir Yours,\nNo HIRELING,\nPatna, 14th Feb'y.\n\nTo Mr. HICKY,\nSIR.\nYOUR Mention in a former Paper (which was late in its arrival at this place) that an Expedition had been formed by France, against our possessions in this Country, conformably to the advice of Monsr. Chevalier, who had set out over Land to assist at the execution of it, reminds me of the following circumstance, which you may rely on being a fact.—On Monsr. Chevalier being sent up from Cuttock, by Mr. Elliott, it was proposed by the then Minority in the Council to be inserted as a condition in his Parole, that he should surrender himself up to the Government in England, and thence take a Licence to repair to France.—Mr. Barwell supported the motion very properly. and with a consideration which did much honour to his humanity, observed that numbers of English Gentlemen were great sufferers by their dealings with Chevalier, several to the entire loss of their Fortunes; that if he were permited to go directly to France no means were competent, in the present posture of Affairs, to require him to make just satisfaction to his Creditors, who were remidiless; but if obliged to go to England, the Law would there compel him to give every proper security to all who had demands upon him, in vain was Argument so reasonable, and reasoning so just advanced. The GREAT MOGUL who could not bear the smallest appearance of infringment on the absolute authority He is so devoted to, though the exertion of it were to end in the ruin of himself and Nation, would hear of no propositions, but producing a number of ready prepaired precedents, claimed as his right the disposal of Prisoners &c. as belonging to the Executive power; and his too complaisant Colleagues, to their shame be it spoken, put a power so unjust into His hands. From the above relation, which I fancy the Records of the Council will bear testimony to the truth of, the sufferers by Monsr. Chevalier will know whom to regard as the Author of their Distresses; and the Public as the Author of all Evils which may arise thro' His Machination.\nI am\nSIR,\nYour constant Reader,\nOBSERVATOR,\nCaunpore 5 Feb'y 1781.\n\nTo Mr. HICKY,\nTHE late new Arrangements which have taken place in the Military Department having been the subject of General conversation, permit me to trouble you with a few cursory reflections which occurred to me on Perusal of them. First.—It is I believe an unusual, if not unprecedented, and certainly Ill-judged measure, to put Troops upon a new formed Establishment, where some already are, and a far greater part expected to be immediately employed on actual service. To endeavour to evince this position will be I presume unnecessary, as it must be obvious to every one, and has been a thousand times observed, that Men who have been long accustomed to act together, will act better with, because from a knowledge of, they have a greater; reliance upon their old companies, then when mixed with new Levies whom as they do not know, they will not so well confide in.\nSecondly.—By the great Encrease of Establishment in every Rank, it is attended with an enormous Expence, at a time when the Treasuries, are not only completely drained of Cash, but a heavy Public debt incurred for the defraying of current Expences, the Company can ill afford it. I am informed by a friend who has made the calculation, that by the addition of Establishment of between six and seven Thousand Men; The differences of allowances between the different Ranks of Officers, with the Camp Equipage consequently required. and the Carriage for it, with other various incidental Charges, the addition of Expence by this new Plan cannot be less than fourteen or fifteen Lacks per year.\nThirdly.—It may, by the whimsical declaration upon honour, which is tacked to every Bill, have I think an ill Effect upon Morals. It is certain, that many young Gentlemen come into this service at an Age when it cannot be expected that their Notions upon so sacred a point as Honour are absolutely fixed; and I leave it to the Casuists in that Doctrine to determine whether the seeing so serious a Principle made so light of, as to be joined to the most frivolous acts, and when their being tempted to reconcile themselves to what they Perhaps will esteem an immaterial breach of it, be attended with benefit to themselves, may not produce the Effect I mention.—A Custom house Oath from the same Principle is become a trite, but shameful Proverb.\nLastly.—It is a very high breach of respect, and even of decency, to the Commander in Chief in India to entirely overset a system which he had with great Pains and deliberation, so recently Planned and ordained, the Instant he quits the Province without assigning one reason to show the Necessity for it, or the advantage gained by the new one. While that able Officer is still in India, and even before it be known whether or not the Court of Directors have not approved of his plan, and Ordered it to be invariably addheared to.—I doubt not from the known spirit of that Gentleman that he will Properly resent so glaring an insult, and I presume the Court of Directors will not be at all pleased at finding their positive and repeated Orders on this subject, so entirely contemned and departed from, while their Expences are so greatly encreased.\nI know I am not singular in thinking; I know it is the General opinion, that the Army under this Presidency was never under better Regulations, nor in so good order, as when the Generals Smith, and Barker, Commanded it.—The Orders and Regulations of these two able Officers, reflect the highest Credit on their Judgements and Abilities. We were then unclogged with annual alterations, and with what has had much worse Effects upon the vigour of our Military Proceedings, absurd Boards of Ordnance, and Commissary Generals, whose Extravagant Salaries, Emmoluments, and Establishments, have doubled every Retrenchment they were ever enabled to make exclusively, that by the Voluminousness of their Regulations, and the tediousness of their forms and Proceedings, all Military Operations are impeded in a Degree which in times of trouble must have the most fatal Effects.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-03-03/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17ooCtajtuAkgVKegWPlPz7O3VgJCz59X/view", "text": "A Brigade in those days could march completely equipped for service on three Days notice.—It now requires an equal number of Months to fit out a small Detachment.\n\nI have been led into this subject of the latter part of this Letter imperceptibly, for it requires an ampler detail and an abler Pen. Should you approve however, of what I have written, I may again trouble you. for there are many Points requiring Animadversion upon, and I am only surprised that none of your Correspondents have yet handled them.\nYours\nOBSERVATOR.\n\nAn Original Card which passed lately about the Improvements making in Calcutta, in consequence of the late famous BYE-LAW, that will astonish the good people in England, scarcely recovered from the Convulsion they have been thrown into, by the absurd FARCE Performed in America, call'd TAXATION NOLENS VOLENS.\n\nTHE CARD.\n\"Mr. Secretary Comb Honey presents his Compliments to the Chinese Register Mr. Tiretta, desires he will send the Deputy Painter, and the Sub - Assistant Carpenter, to receive some new Instructions from Mr. Comptroller Adams—Mr. Inspector General Mc. Farling will be upon the Works, attended by two of the under Scavengers, and the Sardar Cooley.——The BOARD OF TRUSTIES Assemble on Tuesday next at the New Tavern where the Committee meet to Eat Mangoe Fish for the benefit of the Subscribers, and on other special affairs; The Supreme President Sir Jacob Viner, will take the Chair precisely at Twelve.\nThe Collector Gen'l. and Receiver Gen'l. with their respective Deputies and Subordinates are to be in their Regalia and all parties are to come Attended by their Banians and Sircars with a proper and convenient Swarry in Compliment to the Honourable President and Trusties.\nBy Command.\nComb Honey Sec'y.\nFire Betty Register.\n\nA Plain Honest Tradesman in Calcutta, being asked his Opinion of LAW in Bengal, replied. \"The LAW is a Devilish good thing, if it was not spoilt by those confounded Rogues the LAWYERS,\" who retail it in India, among the Black people, in the same manner as Gin is retailed in England.—A Man in the Clutches of a LAWYER may be exactly compared to a Sheep in a Thickett. He never gets clear without leaving the best of his Wool Among the Brambles; among numberless other Impositions and Injuries practised on unsuspicious PLAINTIFFS, a rich Banyan called HAZZERY MULK was very lately completely mulct by one of these very valuable Members of Society whom he had Foolishly Employed to recover a large sum of Money; The Legal Shylock touched the Cash, nevertheless the Plaintiff was not suffered to escape TOLL-FREE.\"\n\nA Schedule of the Astonishing Fines levyed in the same manner with other tricks and Enormities exercised by the GANG, since their Landing in India, was sent home to Europe with the Petition, to Parliament.\n\nThe LAWYERS urge in their defence the Plea of Falstaff—\"Tis our Vocation Hal.\"\n\nThe Hon'ble the Lords the Kings Judges, have long considered the unprinciple Behaviour of their Vakeels, as a Sore Evil, and have done all in their power to Correct it both by EXAMPLE and Precept.\nANTI DRACO\n\nExtract of a Letter from the Coast dated 7th Feb'y 1781.\nWHEN the French Admiral Mons. D'Avere arrived before Fort. St. George with the Squadron from Mauritius he expressed his entire Approbation of Sir Edward Hughes's Conduct.—He paid every Compliment to Sir Edward's politeness in keeping the English Squadron at an handsome distance from the FRENCH ISLANDS Mauritius and Bourbon during his voyage Outward bound.—He entirely approved of Sir Edward's Arrangement in keeping the English Fleet four Months in HARBOUR at the CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, instead of refreshing at the Island of MADAGASCAR, as by his chusing the LATTER Station, would have not only proved distressingly Inconvenient to the FRENCH, but would have effectually put a stop to all Communication whatever, with those Islands; and totally cut off all the possibility of any resources either of PROVISIONS RECRUITS and INTELLIGENCE—Monsieur D'Avere further declared, that the whole of Sir Edward's MANŒVRES, (as Commander of the English Squadron) had his highest ADMIRATION, in every act and disposition since his Arrival in Assia; not only on both Coasts, but likewise in the Streights of Malacca, in protecting the property of the Merchants. Or the French must have Starved, or evacuated MAURITIUS before this period:—But he passed the Loudest Encomiums on Sir Edward's SAGACITY and good Contrivance in reducing his Squadron so seasonably by dispatching THREE LINE OF BATTLE SHIPS to take care that no accident befel his DISINTERESTED HONEST and VIRTUOUS friend SIR THOMAS PILLAGE, and the small Cargo of Pagodas of which he was supra Cargo.\nThe French Admiral expressed his obligations, that the French Squadron had been permitted to RECONNOITRE leisurely, and without Impertinent Interruption the Extent and Constructions of the FORTIFICATIONS of FORT SAINT GEORGE, and those of every other ENGLISH FACTORY on the Coast. The French Admiral expressed his Esteem for Sir Edward in lively terms, and further declared if it was ever his good fortune to eat a FROG CURRY with Sir Edward at the MAURITIUS, (an event by no means impossible) he might depend upon all possible Tenderness; and Mons. D'Avere finished his warm EULOGIUM on Sir Edward, by declaring he should not fail to make due Representation of the very handsome Conduct of the British Admiral in his first dispatches to the Court of Versailles and that he did not doubt but that Mons. SARTINE, Le Sieur NECKER, and their very Dear good new Ally DOCTOR FRANKLIN, would be equally satisfied and Sing \"TE DEUM LAUDAMUS,\" in TRIO on the glorious Occasion.\n\nI am Dear Sir,\nYour constant Reader,\nSAWNEY MAC'SNISH.\nGleaner.\nFort St. George 7 Feb'y 1781.\n\nTo Mr. J. A. HICKY,\nSIR,\nALTHO your correspondent Humanitas, has in his Letter of the 6th of Jan'y made several pertinent and well expressed remarks on the late Order issued by this Government for the removal of the French from those Provinces, I cannot help thinking but that he has taken too partial a view of the subject, and from thence, drawn too general a conclusion. Altho the order in its present form may be exceptionable, a conclusion will not arise, against the principle that gave birth to it, much less will it follow that it should be unconditionally recalled, and buried in oblivion.\nHumanity to the vanquished is so inseparable from true magnanimity of Soul, that I hope it will ever continue to be a characteristick of the British nation; but that Humanity is only to be exercised where it does not interfere with the precautions requisite for self preservation, the first and strongest impulse in the human mind, by which every well regulated state, & every wise individual, will be equally guided. How far the unrestrained residence in Bengal in the manner allowed of for these two years past, of the number of Frenchmen now actually there, is consistent with the safety of Calcutta and Fort William, may reasonably be questioned particularly in case of a Foreign Attack, an event, that possibly, is not very distant, towards determining this, an attention to a few past facts will better suffice, than any general declamatory reasoning, addressed to the Passions.\nThe ingenious Mr. Orme, in his lately published History of the Military transactions of the British Nation in Hindostan, speaking of the arrival of the French Squadron under Mons. Bovet on the Chormandel Coast in 1757 writes, thus.\n\" The first news of the French Squadron\n\" was brought to Calcutta on the 17th of\n\" Sep. by the Revenge, which had escaped\n\" from them on the 8th in the Road of Fort.\n\" St. David, other advices, followed, with\n\" information of the troops they had\n\" brought, and of the expectations at Pond-\n\" cherry of a much greater force in the beg-\n\" inning of the ensuing year, in consequence\n\" of which, the presidency of Madras, re-\n\" peated, with much solicitude, the request\n\" they had often made, that the troops\n\" with Clive might be immediately returned\n\" to the Coast, but they could not now\n\" be sent away, without risquing the ac-\n\" complishment of the treaties with Meer\n\" Jaffier, if he should require their service in\n\" the Field, and the loss of Calcutta itself,\n\" if a French force should arrive in the river,\n\" whilst they were employed in a distant part\n\" of the Nabobs dominions. This appre-\n\" hension, rendered the French prisoners,\n\" and even the vagabonds in the province\n\" an object of solicitude; the prisoners a-\n\" mounted to 200, of whom 50 being men\n\" of better condition were not confined.\n\" The party which served with senfray at\n\" the Battle of Plassey had escaped into the\n\" districts of Berbohin, where the timidity\n\" of the natives suffered them to remain\n\" without molestation; and other straglers\n\" from various parts had encreased the num-\n\" ber to 60 Europeans, thirty had gone a-\n\" way in boats from the French Factory at\n\" Dacca, under the conduct of Mr.\n\" Courtin, and proceeding along the\n\" river had entrenched themselves near the\n\" mountains in the northern parts of the\n\" district of Rungpore, which adjoins on\n\" the west to Purneah. It was suspected that\n\" some of the Prisoners, who were at large,\n\" were corresponding, not only with both\n\" these parties, but also with Mr. Law's in\n\" Oude, and with the Army of Mr. Bussi\n\" in Chicacole. It was therefore resolved\n\" to send away all the higher sort, to Pondi-\n\" cherry; and in the beginning of October,\n\" 34 of whom two were Jesuits, were\n\" embarked in a Ship hired for the purpose,\n\" and called the Restitution. From want\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-03-03/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17ooCtajtuAkgVKegWPlPz7O3VgJCz59X/view", "text": "ance on their parole the ship was manned as usual, by Lascars, or mariners of the Country with only three Englishmen to command them. As soon as they were at sea, the Frenchmen, as they easily might, over powered the crew, and carried the Ship, to Masulipatam, where they declared themselves free, and the Ship a lawfull prize.”\n\nPondicherry surrendered at discretion to GENERAL COOTE in the beginning of 1761 & by the steady and spirited subsequent conduct of the ever to be lamented Lord Pigot, its Fortifications and Houses were razed to the Ground. The Policy, as far as regarded many individuals, might have been deemed severe, but Mr. Lally had set the example in the previous demolition of Fort St. Davids a measure, it is not to be doubted, he would have also followed, had any other English settlements fallen into his hands. To the demolition of Pondicherry at the above period, may, in a great measure be imputed the little influence the French Nation have ever since acquired in India, and our subsequent capture of the place in 1778. The Garrison were then certainly reduced to the last extremity, but from the simplicity of the general for I cannot think he had any foresight of the consequences a capitulation was granted them, whereby the victors precluded themselves from the demolition of the Fortifications for a certain time, and from that of the Houses altogether. Individuals were permitted to enjoy their property in security; many of them received handsome monthly allowances from the Madras Presidency, and could have no reason to complain of a change of Masters. It may be presumed, that the Major part, if not the whole, of these who were thus permitted to remain in Pondicherry, took the usual Oaths of allegiance, or granted their parole. What influence either, has had upon their conduct; and what has been the consequence of the above impolitick capitulation, the late transactions on the Coast, strongly evince. No sooner do the necessities of War oblige us to recall our Troops from Pondicherry, but the inhabitants grow refractory, and protected ultimately by a Detachment from Hyder Alleys Army, they disclaim our authority, hoist French Colours, and possess themselves of the town in behalf, of their own nation. Had not this event happened which the demolition of the Town would have prevented the possibility of a French Naval Armament would have found it a most difficult, if not impracticable operation. to desembark Troops on a Coast where only country boats can be used for the purpose, and on which they had no previous establishment. At present the possessions of Pondicherry are ready, to welcome their Friends from the Islands, to facilitate their landing, to provide them with quarters provisions and intelligence.\n\nTo be continued.\n\nMr. HICKY's\nAddress to the friends of Virtue.\nWHEREAS on Tuesday morning the 20th of this Month, a tall stout ill looking fellow, (supposed to be either a Dutch-man, or French man) came in a very insolent and impudent manner to the House of Mr. HICKY, and accosted him in the following words. I am told that you have exposed me in your News-paper, and said that I keep's a Gin shop and Bawdy House.—Mr. HICKY then asked him who he was or what he was, or who he came from, his answer was that his name was—Hans Hellis, and that he was an Inhabitant of the Tombs in the old Burying Ground, and that he belonged to Meester Yohnson Mr. HICKY reply'd I know ye not, your name, and person I am unacquainted with, I mean you no harm nor ever did, your name is not in my Paper; nor did I until this instant know, who the person was that kept the Gin Shop and Bawdy House, there has not been any thing inserted in my Paper but purely intended to do good, and therefore thou solitary Inhabitant of the sacred Tombs return to the place from whence you came, and there rest in peace, and the next time you come to the House of a Gentleman take particular care that you enter it in a more respectful manner.—On which he immediately disappeared, and seemingly consented.—But it is supposed that he was farther instigated by the Devil, to make a second appearance and disturb the peace of Mr. Hicky; Which he did on Saturday Morning last between the Hours of seven and eight o'Clock; when he entered the House of the said Mr. Hicky in the most furious, and outrageous manner, his Eyes swam in the Spirits of Liquid fire, and he breathed the evaporation of thrible distill'd Gin from his mouth and Nostrils, and his Arms swinging about like the sledge Hammers of a Plymouth Dock Anchor Smith.—The facts are explained in the following manner.\n\nSaturday Morning last a mean and most horrid PLOTT was laid by the enemies of Mr. HICKY, and the LIBERTY OF THE PRESS to prevent the future publication of the ORIGINAL BENGAL GAZETTE by a desperate attempt to ASSASSINATE THE PRINTER; a tall stout Ill looking fellow (seemingly a foreigner) and who bore the appearance of an Huntsman or Dog-keeper, came abruptly to the House of Mr. Hicky, when he was delivering out his Paper from the Press, and after some very gross and scurrilous Language without the most distant provocation, said he INHABITED ONE OF THE TOMBS in the OLD BURIAL GROUND, and that he considered HIMSELF reflected on in a Paragraph in Mr. Hickys paper of the 17th of Feb'y which mentions the brave ADMIRAL WATSON'S TOMB had been converted into a Gin shop and BAWDY HOUSE, to the Disgrace of Government and the Police of Calcutta, the fellow said he was Tenant to a certain pious and very Reveren'd DIVINE; That he came to Bruise Mr. HICKY, and swore he would personally Assault, Injure, and MAIM Mr. HICKY, whenever he met with him abroad; This RAGAMUFFIN was countenanced abetted and Encouraged in his insolent and outrageous attack, by one Mc Viagh, a fellow who calls Himself a Lieutenant in a Kings Regiment, and a Master in Chancery—Mr. Hicky was obliged not many months ago publickly to Chastise, this despicable Cowardly wretch, for a similar piece of mean cruel and unprovoked ill usage toward him Mr. H, at that time almost a stranger and under misfortunes.—Mr. HICKY gave the RUFFIAN who came to assault him in his own House the correction he justly merited.—He could not prevail on his right worthy SECOND Lt. Mc VIAGH to approach within the Threshold, or Pail of his Compound, altho Mr. Hicky promised to give him the Discipline of a very excellent Horse Whip for his wanton and unprovoked Interference In a matter that no way Concern'd him.—A Flogging being known to be the only Argument that has any impression on the Callous feelings of this Low Bred Mercenary Money lending Officed Jew.\n\nAs Mr. HICKY has reason to believe these fellows were HIRED, and set on by some Dastardly unprincipled SKULKER in Power, Mr. HICKY offers a Reward of 500 Sicca Rupees for a Discovery of the real promoters of this Diabolical conspiracy, and to set the Settlement in General right respecting Mr. HICKY's real constitution and Character (to prevent future mistakes) Mr. HICKY will be found at all times ready to give to any Gentleman (really such) the satisfaction due from one Gentleman to another on demand, should any gentleman hereafter by accident ever consider himself injured in any respect by Mr. HICKY.—But he does not Consider it incumbent on him to treat every BRUTAL RUFFIAN who is hired to Assault or Assassinate him, with any other Ceremony than a SEVERE HORSE WHIPPING AT SIGHT; and as Mr. HICKY is advised and has good reason to apprehend that he is liable to similar attacks, he shall in future think it a Duty due to the common safety and Protection of his person, to go properly ARMED, so far only, and no further, as may be necessary to repel any sudden assault from such Deluded hired MISCREANTS.\n\nMr. HICKY, begs leave to say, that his house is his castle, that the original Bengal Gazette is his birth right, property, and the support of his family; and that he is governor of that castle, and sole proprietor of the said original Bengal gazette, and that he is determined to guard that castle, and property at the risk of his Life, against any man, or number of men, who may be hardy, or insolent enough to enter his said castle, as an assassin, or assassin's or as enemies or suppressors of the sale of his property, the said original Bengal gazette; and which solemn declaration, if he does not fulfil if necessary, may he be despised by every honest englishman, and lover of his country.\nJ. A. HICKY.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA Pinnace Budgerow, a very fast goer, it is small but extreamly well found and convenient with bed room and hall.\nEnquire of Mr. HICKY, the printer.\n\nTo be let or Sold.\nTHE House known by the name of the old council house, next door to the old export ware house; please to enquire of Mr. EDWARD MULLIN, commercial Council house.\n28th of Feb'y, 1781.\n\nAdvertisement from LUCKNOW.\nLOST ten Days ago, supposed to be strayed to Calcutta, a Dog who is of the true parria breed, carries his tail very high and is very Mangy.—He answers to the Name of SQUIB—Any person who harbours him will experience ingratitude and may miserably expect the fate of Acteon.—Whoever will bring him to the sign of the BARA SAIB near the Durbar, shall be well rewarded.\n\nW A N T E D.\nAN appointment to a lucrative employment in the province of owde and now held by TEAGUE O'LADDER as a reward for his HONORABLE Services.—Whoever will bring it to DICK SQUIB at Naz. Chuckle-heads, next door to the Court of ASIPH, shall receive a Lack of Viziery Rupees.\n\nTo be SOLD,\nBY Mr. J. Andrews at the Library some exceeding good Claret Imported by the last Dutch Ship, at a very reasonable Price or by A Bernard, who lives in the house formerly occupied by Dr. Hamilton, next to G. Lewis's esq.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-03-03/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17ooCtajtuAkgVKegWPlPz7O3VgJCz59X/view", "text": "**POET'S CORNER.**\n*The ROSE, an Imitation.*\n*To Miss ******\nWHAT cruel hand, my sweetest Rose,\nSo rashley could thy Beauties treat!\nStranger, ask not—for he that knows\nMay with the same Misfortune meet!\n\n'Twas gay Eliza ravished me\nThus from my tender parent's side,\nThis morn before the genial ray\nHad half disclosed my blooming pride!\n\nThro' my thin foilage closely wove,\nShe softly breathed the spicy gale\nHers are the odours you approve,\nHers the rich perfume I exhale!\n\nHow o'er my system—light she bent,\nAnd with her living rubies press'd it;\nThe glowing gems their coul'ring lent,\nAnd in a double crimson dress'd it!\n\nShe plac'd me in her Snowy neck,\nJust where the parting orbs divide!\nWhat here thou hid'st thou soon shall deck,\nDear pretty Flow'r—Eliza cty'd:\n\nMy white may blushes shall di'play,\nMy coldness animate thy fire:\nHers flourish—from rude fingers free,\nWhere thousands gladly wou'd expire!\n\nYet what avail'd the promise fair,\nFor soon I droop'd with wither'd crest,\nTo see her lilly hand prepare\nA Coxcomb daisey for her breast!\n\n*To Mr. HICKY.*\n*On the Death of Mr. William Justice of Luckypore the 10 February 1781*\nJUSTICE was always Painted blind,\nFrom India long she's fled,\nTho' (Tomy) Law is left behind,\nJUSTICE alas!—is Dead.\nPOOL BUDY.\n\n**Mess. HUGGINS and O'DONNELL.**\nRESPECTFULLY Beg leave to inform the Ladies, and Gentlemen of the Presidency, and of the several subordinate stations, that they have opened a new Ware-house to the Southward of the great Tank for the sale of all kinds of Europe and China Articles, of the first Quality, and on the most moderate Terms. That all Orders and Commissions from the Country shall be punctually, and attentively complied with, and that they will receive back any things not approved of on their arrival, (Claret, Porter, and Teas excepted, which are liable to Damage from the smallest inattention;) They would therefore wish that the Attorney at Calcutta of any Gentleman who favors them with their Commands, may see, and taste the latter Articles, before they are embarked, and reject them if not good.\n\n**ALL PERSONS.**\nWHO have any demands on the Estate of the late Lt. Colonel Upton, are desired to send in their demands, and all persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay their respective debts, to John Murray Esq; Executor of the said Estate, on or before the first of April next.\n\n**L O S T.**\nABOUT the end of December last, as is imagined on the Road from Calcutta to Rosipuglah, A green Fish skin case containing a Miniature Picture set in gold. A reward of two Gold Mohurs will be given to the person who brings it to Mr. Motts Police Office in the China baazar.\n\n**To be L E T T.**\nTHAT large and commodious Garden-House, at present occupied by John Bristow Esq; and situated near the John baazar, on a pleasant spot of Ground. For particulars please to enquire of Mr. Edward Tiretta.\n\n**Mr. O L D H A M.**\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies, and Gentlemen of the settlement, that He continues as usual to bake Bread and all sorts of Sweet-cakes for breakfast, Also the best sort of Biscuit, fit for the use of Ladies, and Gentlemen who travel, by Land, or Sea. And sells Butter after the manner Mr. Le Gallais did, who shortly intends to quit business.\nHe hopes they will favour him with their commands, which will be thankfully rec'd.\n\n**N O T I C E.**\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar, opposite Mr Guthries formerly Mr. Thomas Smiths, Europe Shop, is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at the rate of one Rupee eight Ans per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee ten Ans. retail, Course piece Goods, Cossimbaazar Bandanas, raw Silks &c. All Gentlemen favouring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfaction.\n\n**E L O P E D.**\nFROM the service of his Mistress, a slave Boy aged twenty Years, or there abouts, pretty white or Colour of Musty, tall and slinder, broad between the check bones, and mark'd with the small Pox. It is requested that no one after the publication of this will employ him, as a Writer, or in any other capacity, and any person or persons, who will apprehend him, and give Notice thereof to the Printer of this Paper, shall be Rewarded for their trouble.\n\n**Mrs. M A N N.**\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Presidency, that She has just received a neat Assortment of China Goods, imported by the Ship Rumbold.\nN. B. A great Variety of Madras, and Pulta Chintzes.\n\n**Mr. GREGORY CALDARCILI,**\n*Armenian Merchant.*\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the settlement, that He is just brought from China, a good and Elegant Assortment of China goods, which will be ready to be exposed to sale on Saturday next, at that Large Godown in the China Baazar, lately Occupied by Mr. Wittit, and opposite to Mr. Cha's Eaton Attorney at Law. As He is a stranger in the Settlement, and obliged to leave it in a short time, He flatters himself, the Ladies, and Gentlemen will not be displeased at His requesting Ready Money, and Sicca Rupees.\nCalcutta 17th Feb'y 1781.\n\n**TURNBULL, Mac'INTYRE and DAWLEY.**\nBEG Leave respectfully to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta, that their Investment of China Goods imported in the Rumbold, is now exposed to sale for ready Money, and upon the most reasonable Terms, at the House formerly Occupied by Mr. Slight, near the Court House. As they purposed returning from China to this Settlement early the ensuing season, they will gladly receive, and carefully execute any commissions they may be favored with. Their terms will be made known to any Lady or Gentleman that apply to them.\nCalcutta 22 Feb'y 1781.\n\n**ALL Persons having claims upon the Estate of Capt. John Griffith or being, indebted thereto are desired to send accounts of the same to Mr. Jas. Peter Auriol Administrator, or in his absence to Mr. John Lewis Auriol, so that they may be adjusted before the end of March next. 6 6**\n\n**To be S O L D.**\nBY Private contract by Mr. William Bonfield, opposite the Armenian Church. A spot of Ground consisting of one Biggah and four Cottahs, pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges between Cosseypore Bridge and Barnagore. For particulars enquire as above.\n\n**Messrs. HUGGINS, and O'DONNELL,**\nBEG leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the settlement, that they have purchased the China Cargo just arrived in the Betsey, and exposed it to Sale at their new Ware-House opposite to Doctor Cambell's.\nCalcutta February 10th, 1781.\n\n**Mr. ROBERT RISHTON.**\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the settlement, that at the desire of his Friends, He has opened a Tavern in the Radda Baazar, next to Mr. Fivey's Europe shop, where he hopes for the further continuance of their favours, He also embraces this Opportunity of expressing his thanks to the Public in general, for the favours and countenance He has met with, and to assure them, that it will be his principal study to give satisfaction to those who may be pleased to continue their favours.\nN. B. Oysters every Week.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-03-10", "date": "1781-03-10", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-03-10/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17kcfbvbVVRfFpD5GZ8yViI0nhJaFnnOc/view", "text": "H I C K Y's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\n59\nFrom Saturday March 3d to Saturday March 10th 1781.\nNo. VII\n\nHints and Observations submitted to the Consideration of GOVERNMENT, respecting The French Islands of MAURITIUS and BOURBON The Key to the India's by an Inhabitant of Calcutta,\n\nTHE English had formed the project of making themselves Masters of the Islands of Mauritius and Bourbon, during the last War—The conquest of those Settlements was expressly recommended by THE COURT OF DIRECTORS to the Secret Committee of Madras, in the strongest terms, by their Public Letter dated 23d November 1759, it appears at the time THE DIRECTORS gave these earnest instructions, they took it for Granted in LONDON that the Company's Forces were already in possession of PONDICHERY, but by its holding out to the last extremety, they did not get possession of it, 'till the 16 January 1761; when it was too late for the English to execute any Enterprize on the Islands of Bourbon and Mauritius tho' so strenuously recommended.—Thus these precious Establishments, have ever since been preserved to FRANCE, to our very great and recent Annoyance.\n\nDescription of the Coasts, and approaches of the said Islands of shewing the facility with which Sir Edward Hughes might have attempted them, with the very Strong Force both of SHIPS and TROOPS He sail'd from Europe, with He had under his Command a Force in every respect adequate to the EXPERIMENT, and far exceeding that which Adml Boscawen Commanded, when he thought it his duty as a British Admiral not to pass those Islands unattacked.\n\nWhoever surveys the Coasts of the ISLE OF FRANCE must be astonished to find them EVERY WHERE accessible to Boats, tho' they are surrounded by Reefs yet there are many Bays, where Troops may be Landed under cover of the Ships Guns.\n\nIn those parts of the Island where Vessels are obliged to keep further out, the Sea is so calm and smooth between the Reef and the Land, that Boats may come up in the Night without the least Danger.\n\nIf in some places between the Reef and the Land, the Water is too shallow for the Boats of the Squadron to come close ashore—The Troops may land, because the Water will not come up to their Knees.\n\nThe Sea is so Calm between the land and the Reefs, that this landing may be effected with the greatest safety.—A RETREAT is more easily secured in case of early resistance from the French, and the Boats will be less exposed while the landing is effecting by the English Forces.\n\nThis is the true Idea we are to form of the ISLE OF FRANCE; for if we meet with some times a point where a Boat cannot land, we are sure to find an opening within 15 or 20 Yards either to the right or left.—The English therefore need never be at the Hazard of effecting a landing by FORCE unless they are too rash or ignorant of the situation here laid down—For as it is impossible for the French to Guard a COAST that measures forty Leagues, there cannot fail being many openings and defenceless Places fit for effecting a LANDING.\n\nDuring the last war Batteries had been erected by the French all round the island, which pointing only to THE SEA, could only fire upon Ships Anchored at a Distance, or under Sail.—Some able Engineers have discovered that these Batteries (erected at a great expence) served no other purpose but to devide the Forces of the Island; that they wou'd be left without defence, as they were useless—And that they could not resist the Fire of the SHIPS, which the best fortifications cannot stand against.—These Batteries are now abandon'd, and nothing has been substituted in their Room.\n\nTHE Harbour on the NORTH SIDE is the capital part of the Island, and shou'd be the principal object of the English in their Plan for an Attack.\n\nThe nature of the Ground will not enable it to stand a Seige, the Ground not admitting of its being Fortified in so effectual a Manner.—They may possibly secure it from surprize.—But a Central spot in the internal part of the Country well Fortified, would be their chief dependence—from whence by means of communications properly disposed, the Forces of the Colony might be sent with Expedition to any part where they might be wanted.\n\nThe Country is full of Ravines and of Mountains, which would interupt our Marching.—But as the white Troops are to a Man weary of their Slavery, it is well known they would DESERT in whole Company's, on the landing of the English. The COFFREYS and other part of the French Garrison are so reduced by poordiet ill usage little or no pay, and being compelled to work in the same manner as the common slaves in the West India Islands, that no dependance could be placed on them, in case of an attack, beside an English Fleet by cutting of all further supplys of Provison, wou'd compel a surrender from that circumstance alone in 3 Months.\n\nThe Capture of the Osterly Indiaman and other similar successes have kept them in spirits—an expedition against these islands is of the utmost importance to the India Company.\n\nFrom the LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY.\nAdmiralty Office May 25, 1780\n\"Captain Uvedale, late Commander of his Majesty,s Ship Ajax, and Captain Bazeiy, of his Majesty's Ship the Pegasus, arrived late last Night with Dispatches from Admiral Sir George Brydges Rodney, Bart. Commander in Chief of his Majesty's Ships at the Leeward Islands, to Mr. Stephens, giving the following Account of the Defeat of the French Fleet under the Command of Courte Guichen.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Sir George Brydges Rodney to Mr. Stephens, dated Sandwich off Fort Royal Bay, Martinique, April 26 1780.\n\nSINCE acquainting their Lordships of my Arrival at Barbadoes and St. Lucia, and taking upon me the Command of his Majesty's Ships on this Station, the Enemy, who had paraded for several days before St. Lucia with 25 Ships of the Line, and eight Frigates full of Troops, and were in hopes of surprizing the Island, were disappointed in their views by the good disposition made of the Troops by General Vaughan, and of the Ships by Rear-Admiral Parker. They retired into Fort Royal Bay a few hours before my Arrival at Gros Islet Bay on the 27th of March.\n\nAs soon as the Fleet could possibly be got ready, I determined to return their visit, and offer them Battle; and accordingly, on the 2d. of April, proceeded with the whole Fleet off Fort Royal Bay, where, for two Days, I offered the Enemy Battle; the Fleet being near enough to count all their Guns, and at times within random Shot of some of their Forts Monsieur de Guichen, notwithstanding his superior Number, chose to remain in Port. I thought it most proper for his Majesty's Service to leave a Squadron of copper bottomed Ships to watch the motions of the Enemy, and, and to give me timely Notice should they attempt to sail. With the others I anchored in Gros Islet Bay, ready at a Moment's Warning to cut or slip, in order to pursue or engage the Enemy should they leave Fort Royal Bay.\n\nIn this Situation both Fleets remained till the 15th Instant, when the Enemy with their whole force put to Sea in the middle of Night; immediate Notice of which being given me, I followed them, and having looked into Fort Royal Bay, and the Road of St. Pierre's, on the 16th we got sight of them about eight Leagues to Leeward of the Pearl Rock. A General Chace to the North-West followed, and at Five in the Evening we plainly discovered that they consisted of twenty three Sail of the Line, one fifty Gun ship, three Frigates, a Lugger and Cutter. When Night came on, I formed the Fleet in a Line of Battel a-head, and ordered the Venus and Grey-hound Frigates to keep between his Majesty's and\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-03-10/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BNtS2xXoM42lIFvnmO0vUm2eqbo6WSUz/view", "text": "the Enemy's Fleets to watch their motions, which was admirably well attended to by that good and veteran Officer, Captain Ferguson.\n\nThe Manoeuvres the Enemy made during the Night indicated a Wish to avoid Battel, which I was determined they should not, and therefore counteracted all their Motions. At Day-light in the Morning of the 17th we saw the Enemy distinctly beginning to form the Line a-head: I made the Signal for the Line a-head at two Cables length Distance. At forty five Minutes after Six I gave Notice by public Signal, that my intention was to attack the Enemy's Rear, with my whole Force; which Signal was answered by every Ship in the Fleet. At seven A. M. perceiving the Fleet too much extended, I made the Signal for the line of Battle, at one Cable's length asunder only. At thirty Minutes after Eight, A. M. I made Signal for a Line of Battle abreast, each Ship bearing from the other N. by W. and S. by E. and bore down upon the Enemy. This signal was penetrated by them, who discovered my intention, wore, and formed a Line of Battle on the other Tack: I immediately made the Signal to haul the Wind, and form the Line of Battle ahead. At Nine A. M. made the Signal for the Line of Battle a head, at two Cables Length on the Larboard Tack.\n\nThe different Movements of the Enemy obliged me to be attentive, and watch every opportunity that offered of attacking them, to advantage.\n\nThe Manoeuvres made by his Majesty's Fleet will appear to their Lordships by the Minutes of the Signals made before and during the Action. At Eleven A. M. I made the Signal to prepare for Battle, to convince the whole Fleet I was determined to bring the Enemy to an engagement. At 50 Minutes After Eleven A. M. I made the signal for every Ship to bear down and steer for her opposite in the Enemy's Line, agreeable to the 21st Article of the additional Fighting instructions. At 55 Minutes After Eleven A. M. I made the Signal for Battle: A few Minutes after, the Signal that it was my Intention to engage close and of course the Admiral's Ship to be the Example A few Minutes before one P. M. one of the Headmost Ships began the Action. At one P. M. the Sandwich in the Center after, having received several fires from the Enemy, began to engage. Perceiving several of our Ships engaging at a distance, I repeated the signal for close Action. The Action in the Center continued till 15 Minutes after four P. M. when Mons. Guichen in the Couronne, in which they had mounted 90 Guns, the Triumphant and Fendant after engaging the Sandwich for an Hour and an half, bore away.\n\nThe Superiority of the Fire from the Sandwich, and the gallant Behaviour of her Officers and men, enabled her to sustain so unequal a Combat though, before attacked by them, she had beat three Ships out of their Line of Battle, had entirely broke it, and was to Leeward of the Wake of the French Admiral.\n\nAt the Conclusion of the Battle the Enemy might be said to be compleatly beat; but such was the Distance of the Van and Rear from the Center, and the crippled Condition of several Ships, particularly the Sandwich, who for twenty four Hours was with Difficulty kept above Water, that it was impossible to pursue them that Night without the greatest Disadvantage: However, every endeavour was used to put the Fleet in Order; and I have the Pleasure to acquaint their Lordships that on the 20th\n\nwe again got Sight of the Enemy's Fleet and for three successive Days pursued them, ut without Effect, they using every Endeavour possible to avoid a second Action, and endeavoured to push for Fort Royal, Martinique. We cut them off: To prevent the Risque of another Action, they took Shelter under Guadaloupe.\n\nAs I found it was in vain to follow them with his Majesty's Fleet in the condition they were in, and every Motion of the Enemy indicating their Intention of getting to Fort Royal Bay, Martinique, where alone they could repair their shattered Fleet, I thought the only Chance we had of bringing them again to Action was to be off Fort Royal before them; when the Fleet under my Command now is, in daily expectation of their Arrival. I have dispatched Frigates to Windward, and to Leeward, of every Island to give me Notice of their Approach.\n\nAdmiral Parker acquaints me, that several Ships of the Enemy's Van were greatly disabled, and forced to bear away; his own Ship was damaged, and the Main-mast in great Danger.\n\nI cannot conclude without acquainting their Lordships, that the French Admiral, who appeared to me to be a brave and gallant Officer, had the Honour to be nobly supported during the whole Action.\n\n*************************\n\"Where no Counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of Counsellors there is safety.\"—Proverbs of Solomon Chap. 11. V. 14th.\n\nIF this Maxim of the sacred Phylosopher and profound statesman is true? We are in a bad way! We have indeed a Council, but two of the best Members have been cut off by Death, and two of the ablest heads by desertion.— The Supreme body is dwindled into— Two very respectable Gentlemen, bred up from their Infancy in the ways of Traffic, and long versed in the science of finance; with wisdom indisputable? but, the complex, and extensive Government of the British Empire in India, is a Task perhaps too great, for any two of the ablest Merchants upon Earth? It is therefore the duty of every good Subject, to assist an enfeebled admin---n with every hint, or information, which may tend to the benefit of the state, or to preserve the existence of the Company: More especially at this critical period, when all Europe, Asia, and America, seem to threat n the Empire of Britain with destruction.\n\nIt is particularly fortunate Mr. Hicky, that you have introduced into Bengal, that great Bullwork of our Liberties, the Liberty of the Press, by which, the Friends of Administration, can convey to them the most useful hints, without being suspected of flatery; or of having any Sinister Views, upon the Job contracts, Poolbundies, or Pensions upon the Bengal Establishment.\n\nAll men, and all Governors, are liable to Errors, and should not be offended when they are told of them: the little attempt to suppress your Gazette, so very useful to Government, was to say no worse, impolitick; and so is, the partial, and undeserving Encouragement, given to your useless Rival, Mr. Monitor, who will give his dull admonition to any person rather than to Gov----t where they are most wanted: He is like many other sycophants, who succeed best in Bengal, afraid to speak Plain Truth.—I hope Sir, you will go on with temper, and manly freedom: The Friends of liberty will assist you,\n\nand your Enemies will be ashamed to oppress you, consider your Press, as the most glorious Instrument ever invented, for the freedom of the human race, the scourge of Tyranny, oppression, Plunder and fraud: let your Gazette be a faithful register of the transactions of the East, in order, that your King, your Country, and the much injured Company may know, what they have to depend upon.\nMONITOR.\n\nTo Mr. HICKY,\nS I R,\n\nYOUR Correspondent Observator having called for the attention of your Readers to several Measures which he conceives deserve Animadversion upon, I beg leave to assist him in this arduous, tho' necessary Task, however unequal to the subject; and the first point which occurs to me is Contracts, which are almost inumerable in quantity, and incredible in quality. We have a cantonment Contract, which makes it the interest of the Contractor to expend as much as possible of the Company's Money, by any means, his profits being proportionate thereto:—A marine contract which renders it the interest of the Head of that Department (who is the Contractor) to conceal the Misbehaviour of any Pilot, should it extend even to the loss of the Company's Ships, thro' either ignorance or design: least those Men when employed should lessen the profits of the Contract, by expending a Larger proportion of stores so furnished by him; An Opium contract; an Elephant contract; a Boat contract; Silk contracts; Tent contracts; Poolbundee contracts; those who ought only to be concerned in those contracts \"till Death us do part,\" and to others who are absolutely ignorant even of the meaning of the name; and to close the present list, a contract for Bullocks alone, the most extraordinary in its nature which was perhaps ever granted; at the annual expence to the Company, as I have heard asserted, of about One Hundred and twenty five Thousand Pounds. If any thing can add to the odium of such transaction it is to shew, that these lucrative contracts, instead of being disposed of as Justice points out, and Equity demands; and as the Court of Directors have repeatedly commanded, by public notice to the lowest Bidder, are invariably bestowed either upon some obsequious follower, or to some Man who has Interest at home, in order to secure that Interest for well known purposes; and almost without exception to Company's servants, who are positively prohibited from holding any contracts at all on the one last mentioned it may indeed be remarked, that the facility with which the name of the property in so amazing a concerning has been transferred from one hand to another, one may form an opinion of the real property which these ostensible Agents have at all in it.\n\nI may trouble you again as many avocations permit, and perhaps Lucknow, as affording an ample field for speculation may be the object I next turn to.\nI am your constant Reader.\nCRITO.\n\nC A L C U T T A.\nGeneral Orders issued at Bombay 25 December 1780.\n\nAS you have represented the merit and services of Lieut. Colonel Hartley in a\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-03-10/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BNtS2xXoM42lIFvnmO0vUm2eqbo6WSUz/view", "text": "light so very favourable for that Officer, we have resolved, rather than degrade an Officer whose ability and merit, seem universally acknowledged, that Lieut. Colonel Hartly shall remain the youngest of that rank at Bombay. But that he shall from the Receipt of this Letter at Bombay; receive the pay and allowances of a Captain of Infantry only, untill such meritorious Officers as have been superceded by his promotion, shall have risen in regular succession above him to the rank of Lieut. Colonel.\n\nAs a particular mark of our approbation of the gallant conduct of Lieut. Colonel Hartly, during the late expedition against the Mahrattas, we have resolved that he be presented with a sword of the value of 100 Guineas, which shall be sent by the first Opportunity.\n\nHaving taken into our particular and most serious consideration, The state of the Company's Military force at your settlement, we have resolved to appoint an able Officer to the Command of the Troops at Bombay. And having the highest opinion of the zeal, experience and Military abilities of, Colonel Thomas Goddard we have thought fit to appoint Col, Tho's Goddard Commander in chief of the Comp's forces at Bombay, and have Granted him a Commission of Brigadier general in our service. We have also requested his Majesty to grant a Commission of Brigadier General, with local rank to Col. Thos. Goddard, which we doubt not will be granted accordingly.\n\nIt is our pleasure that Daniel Draper, Esq; be second of Council and of the select Committee at Bombay, and as a further testimony, of our approbation of his Conduct it is also our pleasure, that Mr. Draper do succeed to the Office of President and Governor of Bombay upon the Death removal or resignation of Governor Hornby.\n\nIt is our Order that Brigadier General Goddard, have a constant seat, as third in our said Council and select Committee.—As a further mark of our approbation of the conduct of Brigadier General Goddard, We direct the pay and allowances received by him from Bengal as Commander in Chief of the detachment, and from that settlement be continued to him, and paid by our Gov. General and Council, so long as these Troops shall remain under General Goddards Command on the Western side of India. He must also receive the pay and allowances of third of our Council and select Committee at Bombay—but if our Governor General and Council shall recall the Bengal detachment the pay and allowances received by General Goddard on that account, must be discontinued and cease immediately upon the return of the said detachment, as then it will no longer be under his authority or Command; and after that period General Goddard, must receive the pay and allowances of our Commander in Chief of our Troops at Bomay.\n\nBrigadiers General Carmac and Egerton were by the above General Letter dismissed the Hon'ble Company's Service, and are gone to Europe.\n\nIn the course of the last 6 Days the report of Mangalore being taken has been contradicted, but the taking and destroying of Hyder's Fleet has been confirmed, by Letters from Sir Edward Hughes.\n\nBurrows with his Detachment is still on the Banks of the Coleroon guarding the Crop in the Tanjore Country which by this time must be nearly all got in.\n\nIt is said the General does not mean to attempt any thing decessive till he has been joined by Burrows.\n\nA party of Hyders Army entered the Trichinoply Country, but were driven back beyond the Hills, by our Troops from the Fort, with some loss, and in the pursuit, we fell in with a great quantity of Grain in the Valley beyond the Hills to the West ward of Trichinoply, which was immediately taken.\n\nWhen the General heard of Hyder's motion towards him from Arcot, he moved from Carangoly to meet him, upon which Hyder retreated immediately. The General then marched towards Pondichery, where he has since Arived; and it is to day reported that the cause of Hyders so sudden retreat is principally owing to the Advices he received of the inactivity of the French Fleet while before Madras and since which has so much offended and disappointed him that (to the surprize of the General) a party of Hyder's Horse had been at Pondichery, Plundered the place, and drove away the Inhabitants Black and White either on Board the Fleet or else-where for safety. before our Army reached that Place. The only person that remained to tell the tale was Mons. Piveror who also informed the General that 6 Frenchmen sent by the French Commodore to Hyder to treat with him, have been detained prisoners by him.\n\nThe French Fleet has been for some days before Pondichery and the French Commodore has written to the Governor and Council requesting to be informed if the reports of our Intentions to destroy the place have any foundation. No answer has yet been returned. After the conduct of the French at Pondichery since our Troops left the place, they have but little claim to any Favor or Lenity from us.\n\nIt is reported that a few days ago 3 Indiamen appeared off Pondichery, when a French Frigate was immediately sent in chase of them.—Nothing has since been heard of them, and to day there is a rumour of a Sea Engagement, some accounts say off Porto Novo, and others off Zelon.—The accounts are from Cuddalore, but too vague to be credited.\n\nIt is reported that the Colleries that had joined Hyder are Returned to their respective Poligars, who intend to take the Field with Col. Lang.\n\nSeveral of the Poligars and renters in the Jaghire who have submitted to Hyder, and taken Cowles or Leases from him have been taken Prisoners, and are now in confinement.\n\nTHE report which prevail'd some months ago, of the French Embassador's having been confin'd by Hyder Ally is confirm'd, and that Hyder is in the utmost distress at present, both for want of Men, Arms, and Amunition, the French having deceived him.\n\nGENERAL SIR EYRE COOTE has retaken Pondichery, so that the French Fleet will be so distressed and they must speedily return from whence they came.\n\nThe India Ships from Madras are hourly expected at Ingallee.\n\nGENERAL SIR EYRE COOTE has struck such a panick in Hyder that he is afraid to risk an Engagement, as a proof of which he has for the better security of himself, and Artillery, transported the latter from Arcott to Arnee. to which place he has fled for shelter.\n\nSIR EYRE COOTE we hear is near Wandewash, Hyder Ally has decamp'd from before Vellore, at which place he had been for seven weeks.\n\nCorongully was taken by a very small detachment, and it is supposed that Ambore had surrendered for want of Amunition, and Provisions.\n\nWe have the pleasure to inform the publick that Sir Edward Hughes has destroy'd the greatest part of Hyders fleet near Mangalore. The loss on our side was five Officers Kill'd, Seamen Kill'd, thirteen, Wounded seven.\n\nThe following Gentlemen are appointed Writers for Bengal for the Year 1780.\nGeorge Purling, Ed. Fletcher, Cha's. Bodham, Henry Hall, R. J. Colebrooke, C. R. Crommelin, W. Cumming, Sam. Walker, J. H. Harrington, John Rider, Cha's. Ogilvie, M. Elphinston, John L. Chauvet, Henry Douglas, Fred. Lewin, E. P. Middleton, John Bart. Burgess, Bryant Masson, John Stonhouse, Cha's. Swedland, James Graham, John Rawlins, John Scawen.\n\nThe Paper relative to the Funeral of the late Mrs. Bower, being brought to my House last Sunday Morning, gave rise to the following, Melancholy reflections\n\nTHAT Mrs. BOWER was a young Woman and an Inhabitant, of Calcutta when it was taken by the Moors in the year.——when upwards of——British Subjects were confined in the Dungeon, that she concealed herself until night in one of the Ware-houses in the Factory from whence she made her escape on board of a small vessel, then laying in the River opposite the old Fort. That She with many others not very long after that; enjoy'd the heart felt pleasure, too see CALCUTTA and its dependant settlements Redeem'd.—That Mrs Bower, from that time, home to her Death, did by industry, and frugality acquire a large fortune.—And it is supposed by those who have been most intimately acquainted, with her, that the shattered situation of the Company's affairs contributed much towards her speedy Dissolution, as she has often been heard to say, that if Calcutta should be taken by the Enemy, she would be strip'd of that which she had been so many years working for—And that she did at times for several nights during her late illness start up in her bed, call out to her servants and tell them that the French, and Mahratas were breaking into her House to take away her Money.\n\nWe may therefore justly say that she saw Calcutta taken, by the Moors, Redeem'd and restored to liberty by the following Brave Heroes Watson, Clive, Coote, Kilpatrick, and Knox; and that she lived to see that liberty fast verging to slavery, and the day near at hand, when no inhabitant, will be able with truth to say that his House or Property is his own.\nA Friend to Liberty.\n\nOn Sunday Evening last about five o'Clock, the Remains of the late Mrs. Bowers, was interr'd in the New Burying Ground, the Corps was attended to the Grave by several of the reputable Inhabitants, and the last Holy Office was performed over her Corps, by Stephen Bagshaw Esq;\n\nMarch 6th Sail'd the Ship Favourite Rich'd Parks for Madras with Rice.\n\nMr. ANDREWS.\nREQUESTS the favour of the Gentlemen who have got the Catalogues belonging to the Library to return them as he wants to have them corrected and to insert the new Books which he expects by the next shipping\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-03-10/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BNtS2xXoM42lIFvnmO0vUm2eqbo6WSUz/view", "text": "Verses addressed to Mr. HICKY on reading his spirited defence of his Paper.\nWHEN erst Apollo to DAN HICKY gave\nThe fav'rite stem, to plant in eastern soil,\nFrom noxious blasts the tender twig to save,\nHe plied his morning care, and evening toil:—\nWith mickle pains I ween, and great turmoil:\nBut still it's doubtful growth seem'd unsecure,\nTill fate grown loth the infant plant to spoil;\nSent Reed & Messink forth with loads impure\nOf monatorial dung, which form'd a rich manure.\nThus when some tree disowns th' alloted ground,\nSoon as the treasures of some dung-hill near,\nIn plenteous heaps with pains are thrown arround,\nIn knotty clusters opening buds appear\nAnd shed forth sweets to grace the smiling year:\nSo blooms the stem which owns its HICKY's care,\nLong may it florish whilst to freedom dear;\nSpare ruthless pow'er! fair freedoms offspring spare.\nNor lop it's tender boughs, nor strip it's foliage bare.\n\nTo Miss W——.\nWHEN clouds thy Angel face deform.\nAnxious I view the growing storm,\nWhen angry Lightnings arm that eye,\nAnd tell the gath'ring tempest nigh;\nI curse the Sex and bid adieu\nTo female Friendship, Love and you.\nBut when soft passions rule your breast,\nAnd each kind look some love has drest,\nWhen cloudless smiles around you play,\nAnd give the world a Holiday—\nI bless the hour when first I knew,\nDear female friendship Love and you.\nJ. DURGEE.\n\nJENNY and CHARLOT,\nA BALLAD.\nAT once I'm in love with two nymphs that are fair,\nAnd to sweets in my garden these nymphs I compare!\nNor can shrub nor can blossom be better than those,\nAnd Jenny's my Myrtle, and Charlot's my Rose.\nMy Charlot is fond all her charms to display,\nWith the Rose in her cheek she to all wou'd be gay,\nOn all paler beauties she looks down with pride,\nAnd can bear not a flow'ret to grow by her side.\nShe thinks not how quickly these charms will expire,\nThat with May they first came, and with Summer retire;\nThat Pride so soon over is foolish and vain,\nAnd Love built on Beauty, can't hold with a swain.\nBut Jenny, my Myrtle, ne'er changes her face,\nNo Season nor Time, can her features displace;\nShe covets no praise, nor with Envy is stung,\nShe always is pleas'd, and is pleasing and young.\nThen Charlot I sudden must make my retreat,\nThy Rose is too blooming, too short-liv'd and sweet;\nBut Jenny, my Myrtle is lasting and green,\nAnd all the year thro', thou the same still art seen.\n\nMess. HUGGINS and O'DONNELL.\nRESPECTFULLY Beg leave to inform the Ladies, and Gentlemen of the Presidency, and of the several subordinate stations, that they have opened a new Ware-house to the Southward of the great Tank for the sale of all kinds of Europe and China Articles, of the first Quality, and on the most moderate Terms. That all Orders and Commissions from the Country shall be punctually, and attentively complied with, and that they will receive back any things not approved of on their arrival, (Claret, Porter, and Teas excepted, which are liable to Damage from the smallest inattention). They would therefore wish that the Attorney at Calcutta of any Gentleman who favors them with their Commands, may see, and taste the latter Articles, before they are embarked, and reject them if not good.\n\nTURNBULL, Mac' INTYRE and DAWLEY,\nBEG Leave respectfully to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta, that their Investment of China Goods imported in the Rumbold, is now exposed to sale for ready Money, and upon the most reasonable Terms, at the House formerly Occupied by Mr. Slight, near the Court House. As they purposed returning from China to this Settlement early the ensuing season, they will gladly receive, and carefully execute any commissions they may be favored with. Their terms will be made known to any Lady or Gentleman that apply to them. Calcutta 22 Feb'y 1781.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any demands on the Estate of the late Lt. Colonel Upton, are desired to send in their demands, and all persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay their respective debts, to John Murray Esq; Executor of the said Estate, on or before the first of April, next.\n\nMr. ROBERT RISHTON.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the settlement, that at the desire of his Friends. He has opened a Tavern in the Radda Baazar, next to Mr. Fivey's Europe shop, where he hopes for the further continuance of their favours, He also embraces this Opportunity of expressing his thanks to the Public in general, for the favours and countenance He has met with, and to assure them, that it will be his principal study to give satisfaction to those who may be pleased to continue their favours.\nN. B. Oysters every Week.\n\nTo be LETT.\nTHAT large and commodious Garden-House, at present occupied by John Bristow Esq; and situated near the John baazar, on a pleasant spot of Ground. For particulars please to enquire of Mr. Edward Tiretta.\n\nMr. OLDHAM.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies, and Gentlemen of the settlement, that He continues as usual to bake Bread and all sorts of Sweet-cakes for breakfast, Also the best sort of Biscuit, fit for the use of Ladies, and Gentlemen who travel, by Land, or Sea. And sells Butter after the manner Mr. Le Gallais did, who shortly intends to quit business.\nHe hopes they will favour him with their commands, which will be thankfully rec'd.\n\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar, opposite Mr Guthries formerly Mr. Thomas Smiths, Europe Shop, is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at the rate of one Rupee eight Ans per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee ten Ans. retail, Course piece Goods, Cossimbaazar Bandanas, raw Silks &c. All Gentlemen favouring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfaction.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA Pinnace Budgerow, a very fast goer, it is small but extreamly well found and convenient with bed room and hall.\nEnquire of Mr. HICKY, the printer.\n\nTo be SOLD,\nBY Mr. J. Andrews at the Library some exceeding good Claret Imported by the last Dutch Ship, at a very reasonable Price or by A Bernard, who lives in the house formerly occupied by Dr. Hamilton, next to G. Levins's esq.\n\nTO LETT.\nA House in the Loll Baazar belonging to Mr. Henry Grant, for further particulars please to apply to the proprietor,\n\nMrs. MANN.\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Presidency, that She has just received a neat Assortment of China Goods, imported by the Ship Rumbold.\nN. B. A great Variety of Madras, and Pulta Chintzes.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nBY private contract a large lower-rom'd House, the property of Rob't Jones, a Carpenter, situated at a place call'd Sultan Gunge, near the road side consisting of one Hall, three Rooms, and a Virranda, with a number of Sheds, or out Houses calculated for Carpenters to work in, and covered with tiles'.\nN. B. For particulars please to enquire of Mr. John Cleass, at Patna, who has a full power to dispose of the same,\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First: and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-03-17", "date": "1781-03-17", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-03-17/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17jgtxwU61oqexdD2PxYbJgBP3-1Vdnba/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday March 10th to Saturday March 17th 1781. No. VIII\n\nINTELLIGENCE EXTRAORDINARY FROM CHINSURA.\nMYNHEER Elbr—ke of Chinsurah has made considerable Progress in translating the admired Letters of Lord Chesterfield into HIGH DUTCH, the melodious softness of that very musical Language, seems happily calculated to display the Beauties and harmony of those elegant Compositions to advantage.\nChesterfield in his new GROTESQUE Holland dress, will become an universal STANDING DISH at every Dutchmans Table, for altho' the Mynheers are acknowledged to possess a thousand ingenious accomplishments, natural and peculiar to themselves, they must be allowed to be at least a full Century behind hand in the GRACES of every other nation (the Hottentots excepted) If Chesterfield could return from the Shades and behold an industrious Koopman, neglecting his LEDGER (the very soul of a Dutchman) perplexing his brain in torturing some of his Lordship's happiest Brilliancies into high Dutch, how would his Lordship be petrified with astonishment.\n\"When those sublime Compositions The Psalms of David, were be rhymed by Sternhold and Hopkins, and Sung by a Savage of a Country Parish Clerk, it gave rise to the following Epigram,\nSTERNHOLD and Hopkins had great Qualms\nWhen they translated Davids Psalms\nTo make the heart full glad,\nBut had it been poor Davids fate\nTo have heard him Sing, and them translate\nBy Jove it would have made him mad.\n\"May we not by an easy transition on the present occasion say,\nELBR—KE the Koopman made strange faces\nWhen he translated STANHOPE'S GRACES\nTo make the Mynheers glad,\nBut had it been great Stanhope's fate,\nTo have seen the Cram, and then translate\n'T would have made his Lordship mad.\nChinsurah Monday, T. L.\n\nStrictures on the Japan Bye Law.\nTHE mode of a Tax should derive from it's necessity, or in other words the thing Taxed ought to possess some quality justifiable of the act, and in so conspicuous a degree, as clearly to obviate itself, in opposing that quality to the intended purpose, or application of the sums which it is supposed to yield.—But why a property that has been accidentally attach'd in houses, should become responsible for the exigencies of a public improvement would puzzle the head of a North to conceive. It does not admit of reasoning; but instantly resolves itself on the mind, in the Idea of coersive exaction, reason seals the fact, and stops reflection short! we should therefore treat it in the simple stile of plain assertion.—We may deem it impolitic, as being introduced at an improper time: Illegal because there is no power in this Country sufficient to authorise it:—Unconstitutional as it affects individuals without extending itself to the collective body.—Injust because the design of it has extended beyond the ostensible grounds, on which it was originally agitated, and is clogged with secondary purposes.\nSome may say in answer to one of those assertions, that by Taxing the Houses, the rent would take an adequate rise, and the burthen be thereby equally felt by every individual; But this is a mistake, that of houses is too much guided by taste, and fancy, to admit of it—for while the concurrence of those who want houses is inferior to those that have them to dispose of, the Power of arbitrating the rent will ever lodge with the former.—Ask a proprietor, and he will confirm it from experience; an attempt to accomplish a general rise in the rent of houses at this time would not only be attended with great inconveniencies, but I am afraid prove ineffectual.\nWe may however attribute the injust tendency of this act to a want of invention, or genius in those who planned it.—Had the smallest spirit of policy entered into their deliberations, many other objects would have presented themselves.—At a time when luxury is grown to such a pitch, and the mode in which it operates forms one of those incessant drains which are sacking the monied interests of this Country, amongst other things the large importations from China, the Major part of which really come under that name as well as many articles of a similar nature imported on foreign bottoms, to supply an Annual consumption of at least fifteen Lacks of Rupees, whither a tolerable impost on such Articles, in a place which is never likely to become subject to sumptuary Laws, and where the means of satisfying the capricious passion of luxury are so unconfined, would not have reflected more credit on the abilities of the Tax-maker. I leave the impartial to Judge.—I hear some already exclaiming.—\"This would be laying a restraint on trade.\"—But that I deny.—If the price of those Articles by any outward accident chance to vary in one year, ten or fifteen per Cent, the same quantity continues nevertheless to be consumed.—Such an impost could therefore only operate as a casual advance in the price, those who purchase such Articles have it in their own Power to proportion the quantity to their abilities, and may therefore be said to Tax themselves.—And in fine it would then have become as voluntary a Tax as it is now arbitrary.—Had the produce of it been intended as finecures for a few despicable minions of those in power, I grant that Houses were the surest objects for rendering it perpetual, but every well thinking man must regret that the projectors of it did not alight on some wiser expedient: for that an act, of such a nature as the one in question, should have been rivetted on individuals, by the consent of that very power, which was sent hither under the auspices of our gracious SOVEREIGN, to stem the Torrent of ruffian oppression, suggests an Idea at which every prudent man must tremble\nJura inventa metu injusti fateare necesse est,\nTempora si fastosque velis evolvere mundi.\n\nMr. HICKY,\nI Understand from very good authority, that Colonel Campbell previous to his departure for Europe, laid proposals before the board offering to repair the Streets, ways and Lanes of Calcutta and to make every necessary sewer for carrying off stagnate Waters, and keeping the town dry and Salutary, for a sum of Money not exceeding two Lacks, that they are now upon record and may be refered to, if the Truth of this report should be doubted—from the above Gentleman's Character, as a Man of strict Honor and principle, I am Convinced he would have done Justice to his Constituents and accomplished his Engagements much to his own Credit and their satisfaction had his terms been accepted of; But it was thought adviseable at that time for certain Reasons best known to the Parties themselves: To reject them, and now to levy for the same purpose, an unconstitutional and stupendous Tax, of near seven and Fourteen per Cent on the only landed Property, Englishmen are suffered to possess in this Country, which I am informed will amount in the whole to the Annual Sum of Eight lack of Rupees, so that there ought to be after completely repairing the Streets &c, if we are to Judge by Colonel Campbell's Proposals, an overplus the first Year of, of Sixty thousand Pounds Sterling, and ever after as long as the By Law exists of near Eighty, which Fame says is to be appropriated in the following charitable manner with the approbation of the Great Mogul who has found it necessary and political by this and other equally Honorable Means to sub-side the clamors of the Harpy Corps, Poolbundy is to enjoy three shares of all the Loaves and Fishes, which come into the Nets of Ned Barbarian. The pliant Sir Viner Sneak, two, besides a fat Sinecure for his pious Brother, and the remaining three shares are to be distributed amongst the principal Machine and other Tools of this shameful Business.\nAn Enemy to Bribery.\n\nMr. HICKY,\nI have ever considered it not a little ungenerous that our Sex should be always so severe on that of the Fair, never omitting to paint their Foibles and Errors in the strongest and most unfavorable Colors, without a single mention of their many and amiable Virtues.\nIf Woman was the Cause of damning Mankind, She was the subsequent happy Instrument of redeeming them, for as the Virgin conceived without the Co-operation of Man, all the human nature that our Saviour took upon himself must have been derived entirely from the feminine Gender.—In Contrast to the cruel general Reflections on the Sex on account of the single action of our first too easily deceived Parent, a Tarpeia, a Helen or a Cleopatra numberless laudable ones could be instanced more than sufficient to preponderate the Scale.\nSurely not a little praise is due to the Memory of those patriotic Females, who made so ready a Sacrifice of their beauteous Locks to supply BowStrings, and their golden Ornaments to be forged into Spears and Javelins for the Defence of their City and not less to those Ladies who in Consequence of Permission from\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-03-17/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17jgtxwU61oqexdD2PxYbJgBP3-1Vdnba/view", "text": "the besieging General, that they might leave the Town unmolested with every thing they could carry out with them, tottered under the weight of their Husbands, Brother, and Sweet Hearts, as their most precious and valuable Jewels.—The Chaste Lucretia, whose cruel Fate tho' to be commiserated, was the happy Cause of a Reformation in the Roman State, and put a long Period to Kingly Tyranny, evinces that they can be honest and virtuous, and the glorious Reign of Queen Elizabeth shews that their abilities are even equal to the arduous Task of wise and prudent Government.\nA well Wisher of the Sex.\n\nFrom the London Gazette of June 1780.\nSO late as May last Advices had been received from Commodore Johnson, on the Lisbon station, informing the Lords of the Admiralty that He had sent a dispatch to Sir Geo. Rodney with advice that the SPANIARDS had sent to Sea 14 Sail of the Line, with a number of Transports, and 11,000 Troops from the Port of CADIZ, on the 28 of April (1780) last. Some say the object is JAMAICA and others that the Armament is sent out to Quell a Rebellion in South America.—The Printer assures the public this News is Authentic, and received from very high Authority.\n\nFrom the London Gazette Extraordinary.\nExtract of a Letter from the Hon'ble Major Gen'l Vaughan, Commander in Chief of the Kings Forces in the West Indias,—Dated St. Lucia 25th April 1780.—To the Secretaries of State.\n\"My LORD.\"\n\"INTELLIGENCE having been receiv-\"ed that the French Fleet was moving \"from Port Royal in Martinico, Sir Geo. \"Rodney instantly put to Sea;—And \"as Openings might offer either of View-\"ing the Enemies Islands.—Affording \"the Troops on Board such support as \"they might require, or of contributing \"in some measure to the National service, \"I accompanied Sir George Rodney in the \"Sandwich which bore the most distin-\"guished share in the Action that happen'd \"between the English, and French Squa-\"drons, on the 17 April, no Ship could \"have been Led on with more Spirit and \"Gallantry, nor do the Annals of the \"Navy record a greater Character than \"Sir George Rodney supported in setting \"the noblest of Examples to the Squadron \"he commanded, but to attempt his praise \"wou'd be detracting from his Merit \"which surpasses applause.\"\nJ. VAUGHAN.\nMajor General and Commander in Chief on the Leeward, and Caribbee Islands, St. Lucia 25 April 1780.\n\nThe French Fleet is so much shattered in their Hulls &c. that if there were Docks enough at Guardaloup and Martinico they could not be got ready fit for Action again less than 2 Months.\n\nThe Brave Rodney has by his last and former, Dispatches, Given the most Convincing Proofs of his Activity and Spirit in the service of his Country.—And if properly Supported there is no doubt but the Great Campaign in the Western World this Summer between ENGLAND against the Combined Powers of FRANCE, SPAIN and AMERICA united will redound to the Honour and Glory of OLD ENGLAND.—\n\nHad all the Captains in Sir Geo. Rodney's Fleet supported him with a True British spirit near half the French Fleet must have been taken, it is worthy of remark, that in the Adrals dispatches he particularizes the time His own Division was in Action.—But of the others He only mentions the Headmost Ship begining to engage, and some of the others Fighting at a Distance, that He was obliged to repeat the signal to engage CLOSER;—Sir George speaks very handsomely of the behaviour of the French Officers, but not one word about His own Captains.—This seems to strengthen these Reports for had the British Capt's acquitted themselves as they ought, there is no doubt the Admeral would have paid them every Compliment a Gallant Conduct must have Claimed.—\n\nThe Pinter fears there are of late too many MACCARONIES crept into the Navy too much CORNELLY and PANTHEON Effeminancy.—This will play the Devil with us, if not Radically extirpated in Time.—\n\nThe TARS OF OLD ENGLAND are a genuine original and invaluable Race of Mortals, a MACCARONY is an Animal of no Genier, or Earthly Utility it seems to Exhibite an inferior order of the MONKEY RACE.—\n\nMr. HICKY\nTHE melancholy picture drawn by your ingenious Correspondent Magna Charta, of the present State of Japan; must impress the mind of every disinterested Englishman, at least of every freind to the Laws and Constitution of England, with a pleasing reflection of the striking Contrast; between the miserable Slavery, and hard bondage, of those unhappy Sons of Woe, and the glorious freedom, Content, and happiness, enjoyed by the Inhabitants of this extensive Settlement.\n\nIf we look on those who bear the Sway in matters of Government, we must be astonished at their transcendent Wisdom, upright Conduct, and keen discernment; surely! the Ardua Regni were never placed in more able hands, their skill in matters of finance alone, would be sufficient to render them immortal, Finance whose intricate Mazes would doubtless puzzle half the Blockheads in Japan, is no more than pastime to our worthy Rulers, half an hour's merry Conversation, Over a Hookah, with three or four black Machiavels, disposes of Crores in the Appointment of Chiefs, Ability, Integrity, and Impartiality are alone considered: no sinester views Operating, no selfish private Documents given. In the military line none are chosen to lead our bands, but Men of the most consummate parts tried Abilities and experienced Prowes; If we advert to our publick Worship surely! the Pulpit never shone to greater Advantage nor Piety more conspicuous than in this happy Settlement, If we only glance on the Seats of Justice we are dazzled with the lustre Men fill those Places upright in their sentiments, impartial in their decisions, unbiassed by Contracts, Places, or favour; to borrow from Scripture virtue and truth have met together Righteousness and Peace have kissed each other on those hallowed benches.\n\nThe late Regulations of our Police, reflect such honor; on those that plan'd and promoted them, that they will be ever remember'd with Gratitude, by such as are so amply benefited by these sage Institutions. compare these Advantages with the dismal Story of Japan, and rejoice with me in our present happy situation.\nGANGES\n\nBy Letters from Madras dated 24 Ult.\nWE are informed that General Sir EYRE COOTE, was Encamp'd near Cuddalore, within 5 Coss of Hyders Head quarters, and that the General waited for a supply of Provisions from Madras, to act offensively against Hyder, who is Panic struck at the accounts he has received from his Spies, relative to the very excellent disposition, of the Company's Troops now under the direction of General Sir EYRE COOTE.\n\nHyder Ally, We are informed is highly incenced against the French Admiral, that the French Officers which he sent to Hyders Camp, to treat with him as Embassadors, were all sent in Irons to Arcott (one only) excepted who he sent back to the French Admiral, with a very severe rebuke.\n\nThe French Admiral with his Fleet has quit the Coast with the most of his People in the Squadron very sickly and in great distress.\n\nCALCUTTA.\nExtract of a Letter from Midnapore March 11th 1781.\nSIR,\nWE are now in great trouble here and have been for several days, which prevented writing to you sooner.\nThe Mahratta's are now within Eight Coss of us, in number about seven Thousand. They destroy every thing as they advance. They are not contented with plunder only, but have been Guilty of the most Horid acts of cruelties, in Killing both Men Women, and Children.\nWe now hold ourselves ready to make a Vigorous repulse, with our little force, which consists of no more than one Battalion, with four Field pieces, and fifteen Europeans of the Train of Artillery, by this description you'll be able to form an Idea of the helpless situation we have been left in. The Major here has sent an express to Col. Ironside requesting that he will immediately supply us with another Battalion.—\nThe distance between us and Col. Ironside's Detachment is about 15 Coss, so that they must march briskly to afford us a timely assistance to oppose the danger that now threatens us, as we expect them to-morrow.\nMidnapore I may justly say is intirely deserted. as all the Inhabitants are fled, and left their houses, and Effects to the mercy of those plundering BANDITTI.\n\nA few days ago arrived in Town from his late embassy extraordinary to the Mahratta states at Cuttock; Mr. Anderson, to give an account of his mission. He is accompanied we hear by a brother of the present Vakeel who has brought several valuable and curious presents (among them a companion or two for the Lion of the great Mogul (to the amount of at least thirty or forty Rupees. But it is whispered that is not the only Commission he is charged with, but that he has it in trust to obtain a third supply of Cash. for his hungry and half starved Brethren at Cuttock, which if granted they promise to permit Col. P. and his Detachment to pass without molestation.—Ah! my Countrymen! it come to this. How are the \"mighty fallen!\" when were we before reduced to the shameful condition of purchasing a passage thro' a rabble, when your very appearance ought to make them lay down their arms, required that ye might pass over their necks, such are the times, and such are the shameful and despicable politicks by which we are at present governed.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-03-17/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17jgtxwU61oqexdD2PxYbJgBP3-1Vdnba/view", "text": "system, and calling it the established and primary Law of this Land. After that [ILL] broke up Charly Bullock had a along conference with the Great Mogul on the Subject of Ways and Means.\n\nIt is confidently said that last night arrived in Town a VAKEEL from the Maratta State, with a Plan of Peace upon the GREAT MOGUL's own TERMS and that the same was immediately dispatched to Lord Poolbundy in order to know his Lordship's Pleasure.\n\nOn Wednesday last was Married at the House of Capt. MacFarlane, Mr. George Cranley to Mrs. Ann Barringtou.\n\nARRIVALS from MADRAS.\nThe Neptune Indiamen Scott, Do. Belmont, Gammage, the Alex'r Country Ship Smart, Do. Industry Evans.\n\nMr. HICKY,\nHAD the wild Projectors of the late crude Law read and well weighed the citation I here send you from that ingenious Voyager Capt. Samuel Gulliver, they would have found an easier way of taxing the Settlement than a method which would have endangered no man's liberty, for property, and have much better supported a crazy Administration.\n\nThe Captain relates, that in the School of Political Projectors at Laputa he met with one ingenious Doctor, who had employed his Studies in finding out effectual remedies for all diseases and corruptions of an Administration: For instance says he there is a strict resemblance between the natural and the political body, can there be any thing more evident, than that the health of both must be preserved, and the diseases cured by the same Prescriptions. Senates and great Councils are often troubled with redundant, ebulient and other peccant Humors; with strong Convulsions; with greivous contractions of the nerves and Sinews in both hands, but especially the right &c. This Doctor therefore proposed, that upon the meeting of a Senate, certain physicians should attend at the three first days of their sitting, and at the close of each days debate, feel the pulse of every senator, after which, they should on the fourth day return to the senate House attended by their Apothecaries and before the members Sate, Administer to each of them Lenitives, Aperitives, Corrosives, Palliatives, Emeticks, and as their several cases required, and according as these Medicines should operate, repeat alter, or omit them at the next meeting.\n\nThis Project would in my poor opinion, be of much use for the idspatch of Business in those Countries, where Senates have any share in the Legislative Power; beget unanimity; shorten debates; open a few mouths, which are now closed, and close many more, which are now open: curb the petulancy of the young: and correct the positiveness of the Old; rouze the stupid: and damp the Pert.\n\nAgain this the Captain informs us, that he heard a very warm dispute between two Professors, about the best ways and means of raising Taxes without grieving the Subject. The first affirmed the Justest method would be to lay a certain Tax upon vices and Folly, and the sum fixed upon every man to be rated after the fairest manner by a Jury of his Neighbours. The second was of an opinion directly contrary, to tax those qualities of Body and mind, for which men chiefly value themselves, the rate to be more or less, according to the degrees of excelling, the decision whereof should be left intirely to their own Breast.\n\nI believe it will be generally allowed (says the Writer) that either of these ways of raising Money would be much more equitable and consistent with liberty than some other methods, which have been lately attempted, if Vice and Folly should be taxed, according to the scheme of one Professor, every man is to be rated by a Jury of his Neighbours and not by the Prince his Ministers, or Commissioners. The other Scheme is still more indulgent to the People, for in that Case every man would be left at full liberty to tax himself, first by retrenching those expences which are neither necessary or convenient to life but depending out affairs estimate of his own good qualities either of Body or mind, and paying to Government only so much as he thinks he is reasonably worth.\n\nI must beg leave, Mr. Hicky to trouble you with one Citation, more from the same Author concerning the political Government of Laputa, or the Flying Island whose King has several Dominions on the Continent below, and what follows relate to his method of suppressing Insurrections among them.\n\nIf any Town should engage in Rebellion, or Mutiny, fall into violent factions, or refuse to pay the usual tribute, the King had two methods of reducing them to obedience the first and mildest Course is by keeping the Island hovering over such a Town, and the Lands about it; whereby he can deprive them of the benifit of the Sun, and the Rain, and consequently afflict the Inhabitants with death and diseases if they still continue obstinate; he proceeds to the last Remedy by letting the Island drop directly upon their heads, which makes an universal distruction, but the Kings of this Country have been always averse from doing this, unless upon the utmost necessity: and the chief reason is, lest, if the Town intended to be destroyed should have in it any tall rocks, or abound in high Spires, or Pillars of Stone, a sudden fall should endanger the Bottom, or under Surface of the Island; which though it consists of one entire Adamant, two hundred yards thick, might happen to crack by two great a Shock. Of this the People are well apprized, and understand how far to carry their obstinacy, where their Liberty or Property is concerned and the King, when he is highest provoked and most determin'd to press a City to Rubbish, orders the Island to descend with great gentleness, out of a pretence of tenderness to his people, but indeed for fear of breaking the adamantine Bottom; in which Case it is the opinion of all their Philosophers, that the Load Stone could no longer hold it up, and the whole mass would fall to the Ground.\n\nThis Writer concludes every Government may be said, in a Metaphorical sense to have an adamantine Bottom, or to be supported by the Affections of the People; which ought to be kept firm and compacted by the magnetic virtue of a wise and upright Administration.\n\nI am Sir, Your most obedient servant,\nCaunpore. 12th Jan'y, 1781, ADEJOCES.\n\nContinued from our 6th Number.\nWITH such exmaples before our eyes, can any true lover of his Country, counsel that the French should be allowed to remain in possession of Chandernagore after seeing the fatal tendency of a similar measure, at Pondicherry, or would he advise, the hiring of a Vessell in order to transport the remainder of the French inhabitants to the Island of Mauritius, after been a Witness to the seizure and confiscation of the Ship Warren at that place grounded on a wretched state quibble. Drained as we are of resources both of men and money destitute of allies; invironed with Enemies in both Eastern and Western Hemispheres; in the first in actual War with two of the most formidable Powers of Hindostan, in the last with France, Spain, and America, I say under these circumstances, it requires no very sanguine imagination to figure an approaching Crisis, when the defection of even the French now in these Provinces their Junction to their invading Countrymen, and the local intelligence they could afford them, would prove essentially detrimental to us. Let it not be alledged that they would be restrained by the Oaths they have taken. The facts above adduced, corroborated by the experience of Ages, evince how weak such ties are on the human mind, when opposed by the stronger ones, of self interest and national attatchment, Let us be generous to the conquered as far as circumstances will admit of our being so, but let us not nourish in our bosom a nest of vipers ready to sting us in the hour of danger, to whose rankled minds the orders already, issued, will afford a pretext for doing, so whether executed or not, let us imitate the example of our Countrymen during the late War, in the instance quoted by your correspondent they exhibited an exalted example of generosity, towards their captive Enemies without being inattentive to their own safety; they fed and\n\ncloathed the unfortunate Prisoners whom the necessities of their own Nation had obliged to abandon, to misery and want, but when threatned with an invasion by the Fleet under Mons. Conflans, they marched these very Prisoners, at a very inclement season of the Year, from one extremity of the Kingdom of England to another, to prevent all possibility of their making an insurrection in favor of their Expected Countrymen. On the whole I hope, to see the French in every part of these provinces, properly secured until an opportunity offers of Transporting them to Europe or some Neutral Port, for fier the fate of the Warren, I presume no future Cartell ship will be risqued to the French Islands. - It may indeed be humane, and in that light necessary, to make some exceptions from this General Rule. The aged and infirm, from whom no danger is to be apprehended, either in the way of open force, or secret intrigue might be permitted to remain. The number of these however can comparatively be but small, and Government ought not on account of them to neglect the others, nor to incurr the imputation of inconsistency by publishing Resolutions, without enforcing them, when no change of circumstances has occurred, to reduce a change of opinion.\nI am\nSIR,\nYour very humb. Servant.\nANTIGALLICAN.\n2d. Feb'y 1781.\n\nFOR SALE by Mr. JONES,\nAT his House opposite Mess's. Guthrie and Wordies in the Rada Bazar a Choice assortment of Best Stone and common Blue and White Ghina, which He retails single or by the dozen. A great variety of Painted Tea Sets and China Ware proper for clearing stores for Captains and Officers of Indiamen,\nAlso Silks, Gauzes, Paunch linings for Coats &c. By the Piece or Yard.\nN. B. Orders from the Country duly executed.\n\nCalcutta March 16, 1781.\nTHE Inhabitants of the Town of Calcutta, are requested to meet at Nichols and Creightons Tavern on Wednesday next the twenty first Instant, at Ten of the Clock in the Forenoon, on business regarding the Petition and Appeal to His Majesty in Council against the Rule Ordinance and Regulation passed by the HONORABLE, the GOVERNOR GENERAL and COUNCIL on the ninth day of January last and Registered in the Supreme Court of Judicature on the first day of February.\nSTEPHEN BAGSHAW.\nSECRETARY.\n\nCalcutta 15th March 1781.\nWHEREAS.\nMR. FRANCIS BARABY Gunner of the Southampton Indiaman, Captain Lennox, did bring from England to this Settlement two years ago, a Box containing Pictures, directed for Mr. John Mac' Intyre at Canton in China. As it never came to hand, it is supposed that he left it with some Person, who thro' hurry of business or some other cause have forgot to forward it to China. This is therefore to give Notice, that whoever will bring, send. or give Intelligence where the said Box is to be found, to Mr. P. Mac' Intyre next the Court house, shall be handsomly rewarded for their Trouble.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-03-17/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17jgtxwU61oqexdD2PxYbJgBP3-1Vdnba/view", "text": "POET's CORNER.\nSince this new Year was introduced,\nA fresh Assortment is produced,\nGoods that will every person fit,\nOf any Age—Videlicet.\n\nCRUTCHES for the Lame and old.\nSwords and Pistols for the bold,\nHempen Cords for Harden'd sinners,\nRods of Birch for young Beginners,\nBlistering Plaisters something sykie,\nDrugs to make the Lasses sleepy,\nCases made to hold your Whistle in\nBaskets fit for Cats to kitten in,\nLadies Caps to adorn the Head,\nShrouds to wrap them in when dead,\nSalves to cure the itch or evil,\nBible books to scare the devil,\nAs good as e'er old Wittit did sell,\nCarminatives made with such art,\nThey cure you by a single F.\nRare jesting Books to make Beaus witty\n(Far better than Gazette by Hicky)\nPaint and Curls to make Bell's pretty,\nParchments for Lawyers or for Drums,\nPaper for Bonds or Bills or B—ms,\nSheep-skin Books for Rainy Sundays,\nSongs for Saturdays or Mondays,\nDavid Psalms for the Padre,\nOr other Folks to sing or say,\nMuslin plain, or wrought with stripes,\nGlyster Bags with curious Pipes,\nAlmanacks for Eighty one,\nPurging Cakes from Di,—\nDucking stools for Old and Young,\nCursed with an unruly Tongue,\nStrengthening Plaisters, Ladies Fans,\nClose stools ready made with Pans,\nNo better sold at Mrs. Mann's,\nGood spring Traps for Killing Mice,\nIvory Combs for catching Lice,\nSurgeons Lancets, Butchers knives,\nDrugs for lengthening out our Lives,\nPoisoning Rats or Scolding Wives,\nNice Confections, Brist Lock Leetches,\nFiddle strings, and flocking Breeches,\nMercury made up in Doses,\nSpectacles to fit all noses,\nPeas for Soup, or seed, or issues,\nChildren's Whistles, Salks and Tissues,\nRibbons Suiting all Complexions,\nDrops prolific with Directions,\nCandles of a Snowy White,\nLike Alabaster clear and Bright,\nPotatoes that will relish, as well,\nAs if from Huggins or Cantwell,\nClever cups of English China,\nGimblets, Glauber, Salts and senna;\nWines of Various Tastes and Scents,\nLoll—fit for India Sacraments.\nPretty little Looking Glasses,\nGood and cheap for Chee Chee Misses,\nMusick Books with Reels and Jigs,\nSecond Handed Perriwigs,\nMusick books without the Tunes\nFiddles, Figs and Tooth'naque Spoons,\nHandsome seals with curious Mottos,\nExcellent Ornaments for Grottoes,\nCotton Cloths from Coromandel,\nWhich have escaped the hands of Champdicul\nEnglish Stuffs of every Hue,\nWith Trimmings elegant and new,\nPowders that the smallest portion,\nNever fail to cause Abortion,\nSpunks, Red Herring, Washings Balls.\nNut crackers, and Urinals.\n\nWritten by a Brewer's Daughter, on her Fathers discharging his Coachman for getting in Liquor.\nHONEST William, an easy and good natur'd fellow,\nwou'd a little too oft' get a little too mellow:\nA Coachman was he, to an eminent Brew'r,\nNo better e'er sat on a box to be sure;\nHis Coach he kept clean,—no Mother or Nurses\nTook more care of their Babes, than he took of his Horses,\nHe had these, aye, and fifty good qualities more,\nBut the business of tippling cou'd ne'er be got o'er;\n\nSo his Master effectually mended the matter,\nBy hiring a man who drank nothing—but Water,\nNow William, says he, you see the plain case;\nHad you drank as he does, you'd have kept a good place.\nDrink water; quoth William;—had all men done so,\nYou ne'er wou'd have wanted a Coachman, I trow;\nFar 'tis Soakers like me, whom you load with reproaches,\nThat enable you Brewers, to ride in your Coaches.\n\nEPITAPH on an Eminent CONTRACTOR and STOCK JOBBER.\nTRANSFERRING was my trade whilst I had breath,\nNow worms accept the transfer made by death;\nWhat future transfers may be made to me,\nDepends alone on righteous heav'n's decree.\nHappy indeed! if on the * shutting day,\nThe ledgers do a balance fair display.\nThen may that balance every wish supply,\nAnd purchase a long long annuity. J. C.\n* The day on which the ballances of the proprietors of the public funds are taken out.\n\nLOST.\nLAST Monday Evening about five o'Clock, between the New-Fort, and Calcutta, a Brown, and White Spaniel dog who answers to the Name of Mungo, whoever will bring him to Mr. HICKY at the Printing Office shall receive one Gold Mohur.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any demands on the Estate of the late Lt. Colonel Upton, are desired to send in their demands, and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay their respective debts, to John Murray Esq; Executor of the said Estate, on or before the first of April next.\n\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar, opposite Mr Guthries formerly Mr. Thomas Smiths, Europe Shop, is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at the rate of one Rupee eight An's per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee ten An's. retail, Course piece Goods, Cossimbadzar Bandanas, raw Silks &c. All Gentlemen favouring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satissiction.\n\nMrs. MANN.\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Presidency, that She has just received a neat Assortment of China Goods, imported by the Ship Rumbold.\nN. B. A great Variety of Madras, and Pulta Chintzes.\n\nMess. HUGGINS and O'DONNELL.\nRESPECTFULLY Beg leave to inform the Ladies, and Gentlemen of the Presidency, and of the several subordinate stations, that they have opened a new Ware-house to the Southward of the great Tank for the sale of all kinds of Europe and China Articles, of the first Quality, and on the most moderate Terms. That all Orders and Commissions from the Country shall be punctually, and attentively complied with, and that they will receive any things not approved of on arrival, (Claret, Porter, and Tins excepted, which are liable to spoil from the smallest inattention;) would therefore wish that the Gentlemen at Calcutta of any Gentlemen favors them with their Commands fee, and taste the latter Articles, they are embarked, and reject not good.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA Pinnace Budgerow, a very er it is small but extreamly sound and convenient with and hall. Enquire of Mr. HICKY printer.\n\nMr. OLDHAM\nBEGS leave to acquaint the and Gentlemen of the that he continues as usual to bake and all sorts of sweet-cakes for Also the best sort of Biscuit, fit use of Ladies, and Gentlemen who by Land, or Sea. And sells butter the manner Mr. Le Gallais did shortly intends to quit business.\nHe hopes they will favour his their commands, which will be fully receiv'd.\n\nMr. ROBERT KISHTO\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the settlement, that at the of his freinds. He has opened a in the Radda Baazar, next Fivey's Europe shop, where he for the further continuance of the vours, He also embraces this Opportunity of expressing his thanks to the lic in general, for the favours and tenance He has met with, and them, that it will be his principle to give satisfaction to those who pleased to continue their favours.\nN. B. Oysters every Week\n\nTo be SOLD.\nBY Mr. J. Andrews at the some exceeding good Claret ported by the last Dutch Ship very resonable price or by A, who lives in the house formerly pied by Dr. Hamilton, next Levius's Esq.\n\nTo be LETT.\nA House in the Loll Baazar ing to Mr. Henry Grant further particulars please to apply the proprietor.\n\nTURNBULL, MAC' INTYRE DAWLEY.\nBEG Leave respectfully to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of cutta, that their Investment of Goods imported in the Rumbold, exposed to sale for ready Money upon the most reasonable terms, House formerly Occupied by Mr. near the Court House. As they returning from China to this Settle early the ensuing Season, they will ly receive, and carefully execute commissions they may be favored Their terms will be made known Lady or Gentleman that apply to\nCalcutta 22 Feb'y\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and Late PRINTER to the Hon. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-03-24", "date": "1781-03-24", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Melbourne copy", "image": "1781-03-24/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EmDhHvTmvNWaG-twPkjbq3ZN3y9AA3uN/view", "text": "HICKY'S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None,\n\nFrom Saturday March 17th to Saturday March 24th 1781. No. IX\n\nManifesto Published against the DUTCH by the Court of Great Britain.\nThe London Gazette, at the Court of St. James's the 17 of April 1780. Present the Kings most Excellent Majesty in Council.\nWHEREAS since the commencement of the War in which Great Britain is engaged by the unprovoked agression of France, and Spain, repeated Memorials been presented by his Majesty's Ambassador to the states General of the united Provinces demanding the succours stipulated by Treaty; to which requisition tho' strongly pressed upon in the last Memorial of the 21st. of March, their High Mightinesses have given no answer, nor signified any intention of complying therewith; and whereas by the non-performance of the clearest Engagements, they desert the Alliance that has so long subsisted, between the Crown of Great Britain and the Republick, and place themselves in the condition of a Neutral power, bound to this Country by no Treaty, every principal of Wisdom and Justice requires that his Majesty shou'd consider them henceforward as standing only in that distant Relation in which they have placed themselves, his Majesty therefore having taken this matter into his Royal consideration, doth, by and with the advice of his privy Council, Judge it expedient to carry into immediate execution those intentions which were formerly declared in the Memorial which was presented by his Ambassador on the 21st. of March last, and previously signified in an official verbal declaration, made by Lord Viscount Stormont, one of his Majesty's principal Secretaries of State, to Count Welderen Envoy extraordinary and plenepotentiary from the Republick. nearly two months before the delivery of the aforesaid Memorial; for these Laws his Majesty doth and with the advice of his Privy Council, doth declare that the subjects of the united Provinces, are henceforward to be considered upon the same footing with those of other neutral states not priveleg'd by Treaty and his Majesty, doth hereby suspend provisionally, and till further order, all the particular stipulation respecting the freedom of Navigation and Commerce, in time of War, of the subjects of the states General, contained in the several Treaties now subsisting between his Majesty and the Republick, and more particularly those contained in the marine Treaty between Great Britain and the United Provinces; concluded at London Decem. 1st. 11. 1764.\nFrom a humane regard to the interest of individuals, and a desire to prevent their suffering by any surprize, his Majesty by, and with the advice of his Privy Council doth declare, that the effect of this his Majestys Trade shall take place at the following terms, viz.\nIn the Channel and the North seas, 12 Days from the date hereof. From the Channel the British seas, and the North seas, as far as the Canary Islands inclusively, either in the Ocean or Mediteranean, the term shall be six Weeks from the aforesaid date.\nThree months from the said Canary Islands, as far as the Equinoctial line or Equator. And lastly, six months beyond the said line or Equator, and in all other parts of the World, without any Exception or other more particular description of time and place.\nBy Command of his Majesty in Council.\nSTEP. COTTREL.\n\nAmorous intelligence Extraordinary from the Bon Ton Circle.\nTHE Fracas between I--a--c B-------h Esq. the little Amorous secretary and Mr. T---.---the Dep. salt Agent, having been the conversation of the Ladies and all polite Tea Tables in Calcutta, had nearly been attendant with circumstances Serious as well as Comic, the following are the particulars.\nThe Secretary being troubled with certain infirmities of nature to which Men and Sparrows are equally liable, felt his passions powerfully excited towards a Beautiful and amiable young Lady, who came out from Europe under the protection of Mr. T---- the Dep. salt Agent.----The little Amoroso contrived to slip a Billet doux into the hand of the Lady containing an unreserved avowal of his Vigorous Passion----The ardour of his declaration cou'd only----be equalled by those contained in the correspondence between R'd. Barwell Esq; and Mrs. Thompson, recently published in Leaden Hall Street and now imported in the Bellmont and Neptune for the edification of the Writers and Cadets.\nOur little Amorous Hero accompanied his Verbal assurances by an argument much more powerfully, Expressed an offer of a Carriage, a handsome monthly settlement, and an Annuity for Life. This was coming to the point, like a Man of Business, Gold as Shakespeare observes speaks with every Tongue, and to every Purpose, it even thaws the congregated snow on DIAN's Lap\"--- The Secretary thought it would be all prevailing, but it seems he was mistaken. The Lady had the Honor and Spirit to prefer the Joys she experienced in the Arms of her present affectionate and ABLE Adonis, to the Caresses of a Biped of the Tattoo Cast; She rejected the overture with disdain, and delivered the Billet doux from the little Secretary to her Freind and Protector Mr. T---- the Lilliputian Amoroso, not suspecting that he was countermined in his favourite plot came the Evening following to make his visit in form, being Powder'd, with a rich embroider'd Waistcoat, black sattin Breeches, grid-Iron Buckles of the first magnitude (like the sub-sheriff) and every other fashionable addenda which could display such a diminutive Embryo to advantage.\nMr. T---- to humour the Joke, desired him to be seated, asked if he chose to take any refreshment.----The Ladies present began to Titter, the Gentlemen to Grin (for there were several convened to be witnesses to the intended Ceremony) when Mr. T---- asked the Company if they had seen The new Patent Horse Whips, lately imported by M.ssrs. Huggins and O'Donnell.----They replied to the negative.----On which Mr. T---- step'd into an adjoining Chamber to bring out the Chawbuck of Vengeance.----Conscience or fear smote the apprehensions of the little Secretary, who without waiting for a sight of the New Patent Implement, thought it safest to decamp, before he cou'd make good his Retreat the cry of Tally ho and stole away was echoed, and before the Lilliputian Tarquin cou'd get into his Palanquin, he was complemented with a gentle Bastinado across his amorous Shoulders--The Secretary thought himself happy to Sneak off on no worse Terms reflecting on the case of his predecessor of Letcherous memory, Sir John Falstaff in the Buck Basket.\n\" Omnia vincet Amor,\n\" Et nos cedamus Amori.\"\n\nMr. HICKY,\nSIR,\nI CONGRATULATE this settlement, in having so amusing, so entertaining a Channel, for conveying, the sentiments, of some amongst us who generously sacrifice a portion of their time, for the benefit of their fellow Citizens: There is much due to your Candor, and spirit; and make no doubt but, that by a resolute and steady perseverence in the Cause of truth, you will not only attain every end you first proposed to yourself, such as retiring with a snug Competency to your Country Villa, attending your Garden, rising with the Lark; and other innocent easy employments, but have the satisfaction of applause, from every friend of virtue, and honest independent Principles; leaving the abject Worshippers of Mammon, the slavish Tools of Tyranny, who like the iniquitious Jews in the desert, would worship any elevated Calf, for his golden Ears; to envy your well earned Otium cum dignitate.\nEvery impartial Man will disaprove the perversion of that great Engine of public Liberty the Press, by gratifying private Malice at the expence of any worthy individual, yet, when public Crimes become fashionable, in any particular Community, when the powerful and wealthy more governed by disorderly passions than the unerring dictates of truth, and honor, overwhelm the weak and poor, or by bad example lead others into the same crooked paths, they themselves had so eagerly trod; when the Idol Mammon is most impiously adored, and Arrogance and Presumption take the lead of Wisdom, and Justice; surely it,s so far from a fault, that it is highly meritorious not only in a Printer, but in any Individual who thinks vice abominable, and Virtue exemplary, to give the former to the World in her true shape, and tints, in order to recommend the latter (often too much neglected) to the notice of Mankind; Tho' the severity of direct attacks on particular Men must be acknowledged, yet a general exposure of Vice, was in all Ages granted to be the surest Mode of suppressing it, thereby not only raising a general detestation of the thing itself, but more particularly branding with Infamy it's most callous Votaries, pointing them out as proper objects of contempt, and derision, to their discerning Neighbours, tho' never\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-03-24/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/185uz1nMgdWX0Al4ZV0WGhxJNPrppbGSr/view", "text": "strongly intrenched in Corruption; or powerfully guarded, by undue Influence.\nI was led into these reflections by some late Remarks in your paper on the Polity, and Government of Japan; and tho an old Man, dare say I have been in that Country much later than your Correspondent Magna Charta or any Gentleman in this settlement, so must have a better knowledge of the present state of it.\nSince the perfidy of the Portugese obliged the Government of Japan, to banish thence all Christians, except my Countrymen (for I acknowledge myself a Dutchman) and obliged us even to tread the Cross, the insolence and avarice of their Rulers have kept pace with a general depravity of taste, and corruption of manners; Having learned the Language, and travel'd in the most remote Provincees of that Empire, I have not only acquired a knowledge of their civil, Military ecclesiastical and commercial Establishments, but an intimate acquaintance with many of the most leading characters in the Country and having kept a Journal (as all Travellers should) if agreeable, shall from time, to time, send you a Copy of such Minutes inserted therein as may be most entertaining to your Readers. If any in this Country, conscious of his own Criminality, should so far impose on himself as to fancy his Image reflected in the Mirror, as the Old Baily conjurer passes on credulous females, his own artful Phiz in lieu of the beloved object of their wishes: Surely they will have more discretion than to add a Foreign Caricature, to their native deformity, for my part I have the best Opinion in the World of all the Ladies, and Gentlemen in this Country, and shou'd be sorry that a Member of any Christian Community, should be capable of attributing to himself, the gross Errors, Savage disposition, unfeeling Avarice, and dark hypocrisy of an impious Idolatrous Nation: whose Deity is Gold, friendship Self-Love, Morals Dissimulation, Study Trechery, and Government Jobs, to elucidate the above premises shall be the future care of,\nBATAVUS,\n\nSIR,\nIN looking the other day over a parcel of old pamphlets and Magazines I accidentaly met with the following Epigram.—made Mr. HICKY, on the two Play Houses in London, at the time that ROMEO and JULIET had so long a run, as well as at the THEATRE in Drury-lane as at the other in Covent Garden. The Town Sir had been very sufficiently satisfied with repeated exhibitions of the same piece, when the following lines made their apperance in one of the Morning Papers.\nWell what to day says angry Ned\nAs up from bed he roules\nRomeo again and shakes his head\nA pox of both your Houses,\n“ I know not Mr. HICKY, how it is that an Epigram has been so frequently compar'd to a Scorpion, unless it be that one as well as the other has been supposed to carry something like a sting in its Tail.— And if it had not been for this single consideration I wou'd have begg'd leave to have suggested a trifling alteration, or two in the above Epigram, and then to have desired you Sir to give it a place in the Bengal Gazette by way of hint to those generous Creatures who have supplied us in such an abundant manner with appostroophe and pharaphraise, on the subject of the Persian Poet Hafer and his lovely Dulcinia.\nI confess to you Sir I have had some scruples, and a few qualms of conscience respecting the peace and quietness of an individual—but as the alteration I propose to make is so very trifling I fancy I may venture upon it without the least fear of offending even the most delicate feature of a Gentleman's face.—\nFor if Mr. Hicky it shall be thought that there is really and truly something of a Malignant nature in the Tail of an Epigram, as well as in that of a Scorpion.—I may nevertheless after all Sir lay my account with having done one humane, and generous action in Course of my life.—For there is surely Sir some merit in——— attempt to remove a very Malignant and very dangerous Complaint from a whole House, and to confine it within the small compass of a single feature of an individual member of that HOUSE, this to Mr. Hicky without the least view of any kind of fee, or reward, whatsoever.—The proposed alterations is as followeth; viz. For Romeo which begin the third line. I would substitute HAFER, and for Houses, the last word of the concluding Line I would beg leave to insert NOSES.—Now Mr. Hicky as it is no uncommon thing in these censorious days for the best institution to be artfully turned to the worst purpose, I will endeavour to convince you Sir and every admirer of the Persian Poet Hafer, that I am neither tired of the bare mention of the man nor of his manner of writing, and for this particular purpose. I hope you will be so obliging as to insert in the Bengal Gazette, the following translation of an ODE or SONG of that Devine Old Man's as it's done into ENGLISH by JONES.\nAn Ode or Song of Hafer.\nO sweet Gale, thou bearest the fragrant scent of my beloved; thence it is that thou hast this musky Odour. Beware, do not steal; what hast to do with her tresses? O! Rose what art thou compar'd with her bright face? She is Fresh, and thou art Rough with Thorns. O narcissus, what art thou in comparison of her Languishing Eye? Her Eye is only sleepy, but thou art sick and faint O pine, compar'd with her grateful stature; what honor hast thou in the Garden? O wisdom, what wouldst thou choose if to choose were in thy power, in preference to her Love? O sweet basil, what art thou to be compar'd with her sweet fresh cheeks? They are perfect musk, but thou art soon withered Come my beloved, and charm HAFER with thy presence, if thou canst stay with him but for a single day.\nNow Mr. HICKY, having given you this translation of the Song of HAFER by that great Master of the Persian Language Mr. Jones.—I wish you wou'd do me the favour Sir to insert the following Original Sonnet of our own Shakespear's and afterwards make a small transition from the comparative discription of a lovely Woman to a plain simple unaffected account of a poor inoffensive creature of later Days.— And then tell me Sir if you can, What you like best for in doing this Mr. HICKY, I have some reason to believe you will not only have the thanks of one, but of more than one Thousand of your unprejudiced Readers.\nA Sonnet from Shakespear.\n” THE forward Violet thus did I chide\nSweet thref' whence didst thou steal thy sweet that smells\nIs not from my Love breath? the purple pride\nWhich on thy soft cheek for complexion dwell\nIn my loves veins thou hast too grossly dyed,\nThe lily I condemned for thy hand\nAnd buds of Marjoram had stolen thy Hair;\nThe Roses fearfully on Thorns did stand\nOne blushing shame, another white despair;\nA third nor Red, nor white had stolen of both;\nAnd to his robbery had annex'd thy breath,\nA revengefull Canker eat him up to death.\nMore flowers I noted, yet I none cou'd see\nBut scent or Colour it had stolen from thee.\nThe following discription Mr. Hicky, is taken from a work professedly wrote, and published in the Cause of every thing that is beautifull, or good, or virtuous.—\nShe is the most attracting form that ever died the death of Gentleness.—So So soft of Spirit.—An Eye so borne down by Modesty to the Earth.—Her Eye lashes so silken.—So curved.—The bow of the HEAVENS cannot match the Archings of her brow.—Her hair is so glossy.—So abundant.—Such a———in its various folds. Her very languors are delicious.—\nI am\nSir Your Hble. Servt.\nC. D.\n\nTo Mr. HICKY.\nSIR, Patna 8 March 1781.\nIT is impossible to describe half the mortification and surprize occasioned here by the News received last Night, “That “ a large body of Mahrattas had entered “ the Company's Territory, in Midnapore, “ plundered, and laid waste the Country, “ and that the small force wisely left in “ District had been obliged to retire before “ them, leaving the Country open to their “ depredations.” Independant of the indelible disgrace this irruption is to our Arms, and even to our very name, how must it irreparably sink us in the opinion of all the native Powers; and what a particularly ill effect it must have upon our present Military operations upon the Coast, that it be seen either that we are unable to repel these invaders like Men, or that we are sunk into that contemptable state, to be obliged to purchase their absence, and their quiet with the fortunes, and property of our Employers.—Shade of the immortal Clive if Sublunary concerns still fall under thy observation, how must it wring thy heart to see these Marauders, whom thou reducedst to dependance, and taught to tremble at the name of Englishmen, after a period as long as thy retirement from Power, again, and with impunity, advance their hostile flags in that Dominion which thou, with consummate wisdom, and encountering a thousand dangers, didst annex to the power of Britain! Shed one spark of thy unfailing courage, one Ray of thy superior intellect upon thy miserable successor, who disgraces the seat which\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-03-24/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/185uz1nMgdWX0Al4ZV0WGhxJNPrppbGSr/view", "text": "Court of Calcutta cannot boast of any so truly accomplished, and as long as good manners and a fine address continue to excite applause, He must ever maintain the pre-eminence there.---Used to mingle among the Great he has a noble dignity of deportment, that marks the Man of fashion and education. He is polite, affable, and the very pink and quintessence of Courtesy.---His Hair is always well dressed, His Gloves so delicately white and he hands out a Lady in so gracefull a manner that he moves in the circle but to Charm and dances in the Minuet but to Kill.---\n\nExclusive of the gratitude due to him from the Town there was a degree of inhumanity in representing him in such odious colours at this time---for he is but just recovered from a severe ride, which had nearly suffocated him, occasioned by a very humiliating concession which he was obliged to make to an admired young Lady who has in consequence again received him into her service and suffers him to visit as formerly, in the honorable station of her LALE DUANNA.---Now Mr. Hicky the ludicrous paragraph inserted in your paper may lead the Lady to think he has been truly described and to view him with disgust and aversion, which in his present state of mind might drive him to commit some rash action. It is therefore the duty of every good citizen to prevent this, by endeavouring to undeceive the Lady and the public, and it is with that view that I send you this Justification. It may perhaps be imagined by some that I have exagerated Facts. --- I will however appeal for the justice of the picture to all the World. ---As to the illiberal strictures passed on the Club of which he is a Member they can only be entirely to envy and the evil Stars of your Malicious Correspondent who has lately been black balled and thereby debared from sharing part of the elegant amusements of that polite and respectable a Society.---\n\nI am to be balloted for next Meeting, I shall in the event of being Chosen, Transmit you the Regulations of the Club to convince you and the World that you have been grossly imposed upon by the Author of such infamous Calumny.\n\nTENDERNESS\n\nMr. HICKY.\n\nIT is inconceivable what Irregularities are permitted and sanctified by that Tyrant CUSTOM, in Opposition to every rule, and dictate of Propriety, and common sence; and alas! that naming the Grievance I have to mention, will alone be sufficient, to have it immediately redressed: I mean the absurd, highly irregular, and dangerous Mode, of suffering People promiscuously, to paw over their Neighbour's Letters, at the Dock; in what manner they now do, nay more; dreadfull thought! take them away, read, and even Cancel them, if they chuse.\n\nIs it possible that we can call ourselves a civilized People, even a reasonable set of Beings, whilst we suffer the dearest pledges of Friendship, Intimacy, Love, Interest; even Life, to be ravish'd from us perhaps by our bitterest Enemies:----From the little knowledge I have of the ruling Powers in this Settlement I am certain if they knew the direful consequences of the present Mode of delivering Letters, from the Dock, they would harken to exert themselves in reforming the Abuse; which by placing a strong Rail at the Entrance of the delivering Room, and obliging the Clerks to deliver the letters; would be totally effected. My wishes are for the Common Good, I never received a letter that I would not have proclaimed at a Market cross; but it is admitted; It must be allowed I speak of others, more than myself, my motives are purely Disinterested: surely? a Man of the least Experience can reflect in a glance, on the train of Evils consequent on the Continuance of so injurious a Custom. Let those whose business it is, reform it, or they may depend on being shortly reminded of their Inattention with no agreeable strictures by, OBSERVATOR,\n\nTent pole Impromptu and Bob Growler.\n\nWHO have both for some time sighed at the Feet of Hooka Turban were a few Days ago near deciding a jealous Quarrel under the Great Tree; But their intimate Friend Jack perranna Kella interposing. They agreed that he should wait on the Lady and that her Choice should determine the Difference. He accordingly waited on the inconstant and unfeeling Fair-one, when having in his melodious Caledonian Accent acquainted her with his Errand, She very cooly replied, they might both cut each others Throats as soon as they pleased, for she did not care a Pice for either of them.\n\nYours Mediator.\n\nA displaced Civilian asking his Friend the other day, what were the readiest Means of procuring a lucrative Employment---was Answered ---Pay your constant Devoirs to Marian Allypore, or sell yourself. Soul and Body to Pooibundy.\n\nCo-Snacks.\n\nC A L C U T T A.\n\nExtract of a Letter from the Coast.\n\nFEBRUARY 24th, Since the 9th Inst. The General after staying some days in the environs of Pondichery, proceeded towards Cuddalore, with Hyders Army in his rear Harrassing the line of March, but always with disadvantage to themselves.---Hyder seems to have collected all his Force to follow our Army; for we do not hear of any considerable Body of his Troops in the Jaghire, and the Communication in General to the several Forts, and Places is pretty open, as we are informed by people who daily come in. The General being arrived at Cuddalore, wrote that the Army were in good spirits, and if we would supply him with Provisions he would answer for the success of the rest. It seems Burrows had not joined him, but was at Chillembrum which place he had taken some days before.\n\nBy other accounts from Cuddalore we learn that the two Armies were incamped in sight of each other and that there had happened some small skirmishes, but Hyder could not be brought to a General Engagement. And a Day or two ago we had news of the Arival of several Boats sent from Madras to Cuddalore with (about 25 days) provisions for the Army. The success Gally, snow Amazon, and Snip Hyder, have likewise been dispatched with Rice for the Army, and it is hoped will arrive safe. And subsequent advises mention that Gen. Coote has left Cuddalore and is gone to join Burrows. We expect every day to hear that something decisive has been done as every thing wears so favorable an aspect. A seapoy yesterday brought in News of a skirmish with Hyders Army wherein the latter lost 2 Guns. Poligars are daily flocking in from all quarters with their forces ready for service. Which shews the good Effects of having restored them their rights and priviledges.\n\nA week ago the French fleet left Pondicherry and it is supposed are gone back to Mauritius as we have heard nothing of them since. Gen. Coote while at that place burnt and destroyed all the Boats, and it is supposed the French Fleet are gone away greatly in want of Water and Provisions.\n\nThe Neptune and Belmont Indiamen sailed the day before yesterday for Bengal, and yesterday there being a report of privateers being to the Northward, a Cutter was dispatched after them to advise them to be on their Guard. She returned without having seen the Indiamen.\n\nMr. Davidson has been sent to Tanjore, and proceeded in the Success Gally. The object of his going is not certainly known but it is surmised, that Money, and assistance are wanted from the Rajah.\n\nMr. Dighton having found it impracticable to execute his Commission from Bengal is returned. Mr. Sulivan one of our Secretaries, and the Nabobs Dewan are gone with him, with secret Powers from hence.\n\nMr. Auriol it is suggested has met with some obstacle to his embassy, as it is given out he will remain here 'till he has Answers to Letters he has written to Bengal.\n\nCollectors have been appointed to the Madura, Tinnavelly, and Trichnoply Countries the Revenue of which the Nabob has assigned over to the Company, and it is thought a collector will likewise be appointed to Nellore. The Nabob's creditors will suffer considerably by these Measures for they have claims upon those Revenues.\n\nThe Marawa Country and even Ramnad Fort (it is said) has been taken by the Colleries and its Antient Inhabitants, who have taken advantage of the times. So that the great Expence and Labour in Conquering this place have been thrown away.\n\nBy Letters this week from Lt. Col. Carmac's detachment.\n\nWE have received the following disagreeable News. ---That Lieut. Col. Carmac, is surrounded by a very large body of Mahrattas, Commanded by Mudagee Scindee, who daily annoy's him much, and has cut off every supply, which if not speedily relieved by a strong Reinforcement, he will soon be reduced to the utmost distress.\n\nCol. Muir hearing of his dreadful situation, has actually Marched from Futty-ghur with six Battalions of Seapoy's, one Regiment of Cavalry, and one Company of Artillery, in order to support him against this Powerful Body of Mahrattas.\n\nON VAIN EXPECTATIONS.\n\nUNutterable torments who can bear,\nThe soul distracted betwixt hope and fear;\nAlternate hopes and fears the mind possess,\nNor leave a moment's taste of happiness.\nThat state may be compar'd to one who's tost,\nBy winds and waves upon an unknown Coast;\nHelpless, alone of all the crew remains,\nAnd lives t'experience still far greater pains.\nWho for a while moves quick his anxious eyes,\nAnd looks arround him with a fond surprize;\nThe friends which he hath lost, again to find,\nAnd ease from torments his afflicted mind;\nBut all in vain alas! no friend is near,\nTo hear his cries, or to remove his fear;\nFatigued at length, and tir'd with fruitless grief,\nHe throws him down, nor seeks for more relief,\nBut gently with a groan resigns his breath,\nJust so the man who places his support\nOn the weak promises of an unfaithful court;\nWhere merit must to interest give place,\nAnd honesty be cover'd with disgrace.\nNo COURTIER.\n\nTHOMAS ROBERTSON.\n\nBEGS leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement, that he has opened a Europe, and China Shop, next door to the Post-Office, where he sells all kind of Europe, and China Goods, Europe, and Country Liquors.\n\nMr. Robertson begs leave to return his sincere thanks to the Public for the Great encouragement he has already met with and hopes for the continuance of their favours.\n\nCalcutta 24th. March 1781 1 6.\n\nAcknowledgements to Correspondents.\n\nB. and I. S. Letters are received and altho' the Editor takes a pleasure in acknowledging that they have great merit, yet at the same time he respectfully begs leave to say that they are too long for a News paper.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-03-24/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/185uz1nMgdWX0Al4ZV0WGhxJNPrppbGSr/view", "text": "POET's CORNER.\n\nTo Miss ******.\n\nWHENCE comes it charming *\nYou take me for the Poet,\nWithout a jot of sprightly Wit,\nOr happy means to shew it.\n\nPray look the subject o'er again,\nBe tender to my feelings;\nAccuse me not of being vain\nOr fond of aught but gleanings.\n\nFor if I write 'tis Thee, or such,\nWhose mental parts inspire me,\nGive thoughts alone the magic touch\nIn harmony t'admire ye,\n\nThen wrong not me, nor yet the Bard,\nTo whom the merit's due:\nNor think the Coxcomb daisy lad\nWas ever meant for you.\n\nThou gentler Soul, who'll bear the Test,\nBy He who first gave life\nWith all the nobler passions blest,\nFor Sister,—Friend,—or Wife!\n\nTo Miss W—.\n\nLO! Strephon lur'd by sprightly Delias Charms,\nWith eager Haste receives Her to his Arms;\nA while his Thoughts in wanton Pleasure rove,\nAnd all is one wild waste of Lust or Love;\nHer mind he heeds not, nor it's Depth can trace,\nTaking on Trust it's Copy from the Face;\nYet Ah! when time shall all those charms consume,\nAnd pale those cheeks where now the Roses bloom,\nLove shall with Beauty, spread his faithless Wing,\nAnd Love like Beauty, knows no second spring.—\n\nBut Thou, the darling Them'e of ev'ry Age,\nLaughing at hoary Time's distructive Rage,\nShall plead a long Exemption from his sway.\nAnd scarce perceive the Havock of his Way;\nAnd when it comes, for come it must, the day\nWhen Winter's Reign usurps the Throne of May:\n\nAnd proudly trampling o'er thy Form divine,\nBids Thee each Heav'nly Feature to resign,\nThen ev'ry Grace, and all those softer Powers,\nThat e'er adorn'd thy Sex, or melted ours,\nShall, tho' Detraction dealth' envenom'd Leer,\nIn their own native Majesty appear;\nWhilst thy lov'd Mate, (of Mortals happiest He!)\nWhose worth, not Wealth, shall find Him Weight with thee,\nShall court thro' Life, thy unexampled Truth,\nAnd Age shall mellow ev'ry wish of Youth;\nThy mind's bright Lamp, shall feed the gen'rous Fire,\nNor ask the Aid of Beauty to inspire.\n\nThe Last Thing.\n\nA RIDDLE.\n\nTO various turns, and many shifts inur'd;\nA guard to others, yet myself immur'd;\nIn open day-light hardly e're remain,\nJust peep abroad, and straight am hid again:\nA fair recluse, the busy world I shun;\nSeldom, like you, ye fair, by men undone,\nInferiors spurn, superiors me oppress,\nYet hapless! deem'd no object of redress,\nFretted with hip, in state dependant plac'd;\nIn gloomy station ever bound to waste.\nLike caitiff vile, with hands behind am ty'd,\nAnd, tho' I hold the reins, yet never guide.\n\nAn EPIGRAM.\n\nSAYS Bowsy, \"a noise in my house I have heard,\nAnd of it, when alone, I've been very much daunted:\"\n\"Say you so,\" cries a wag, you have cause to be fear'd,\n\"For I'm certain, and sure, 'tis by Spirits you're haunted.\"\nJESSAMINE.\n\nThe PATRIOT\n\nWARM'D with the wish for Britains Weal,\nHis Course the Patriot steer'd;\nFor every woe he knew to feel,\nNor ought but vice he fear'd.\n\nWhen storms of adverse fate surround,\nUndaunted see him stand;\nWhen oppressive thunders roar around;\nHe saves the sinking land,\n\nIn Wisdom, Honour, Courage, firm,\nThe Laws will he obey;\nIn freedom's cause he bears his Arm,\nNor yeilds to Custom's sway.\n\nDescription of a Modern Circle.\n\nMARK the train around attending,\nContractors cringing, Placemen bending;\nJudges Bowing---Lawyers prating---\nAll for some fresh Offal waiting;\nMany strange fantastic shapes\nSubordinate Chiefs, and Native Apes\nChains and Slavery.—Stars and lace,\nFill the Circle's narrow space.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any demands on the Estate of the late Lt. Colonel Upton, are desired to send in their demands, and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay their respective debts, to John Murray Esq; Executor of the said Estate, on or before the first of April next.\n\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar, opposite Mr Guthries formerly Mr. Thomas Smiths, Europe Shop, is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at the rate of one Rupee eight An's per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee ten An's. retail, Course piece Goods, Cossimbaazar Bandanas, raw Silks &c. All Gentlemen favouring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfaction.\n\nMess. HUGGINS and O'DONNELL.\nRESPECTFULLY Beg leave to inform the Ladies, and Gentlemen of the Presidency, and of the several subordinate stations, that they have opened a new Ware-house to the Southward of the great Tank for the sale of all kinds of Europe and China Articles, of the first Quality, and on the most moderate Terms. That all Orders and Commissions from the Country shall be punctually, and attentively complied with, and that they will receive back any things not approved of on their arrival, (Claret, Porter, and Teas excepted, which are liable to Damage from the smallest inattention;) They would therefore wish that the Attorney at Calcutta of any Gentleman who favors them with their Commands, may see, and taste the latter Articles, before they are embarked, and reject them if not good.\n\nTo be LETT.\nA House in the Loll Baazar belonging to Mr. Henry Grant, For further particulars please to apply to the proprietor.\n\nMrs. MANN,\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Presidency that She has just received a neat assortment of China Goods, imported on the Ship Rumbold.\nN. B. A great Variety of Nankeen and Pulta Chintzes.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nBY Mr. J. Andrews at the Library some exceeding good Claret imported by the last Dutch Ships at a very resonable price or by A, [ILL] who lives in the house formerly occupied by Dr. Hamilton, next to Mr. Levius's Esq.\n\nTURNBULL, MAC' INTYRE and DAWLEY.\nBEG Leave respectfully to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta, that their Investment of Europe Goods imported in the Rumbold, are now exposed to sale for ready Money only, upon the most reasonable terms, at their House formerly Occupied by Mr. Mayer near the Court House. As they purpose returning from China to this Settlement early the ensuing Season, they will strictly receive, and carefully execute any commissions they may be favored with. Their terms will be made known to any Lady or Gentleman that apply to them.\nCalcutta 22 Feb'y\n\nFOR SALE by Mr. JON[ILL]\nAT his House opposite Mess's. Mac' Intyrie and Wordies in the Radda baazar a Choice assortment of Best Store, and common Blue and White Ghina, [ILL] He retails single or by the dozen. A great variety of Painted Tea Sets and China Ware proper for clearing [ILL] for Captains and Officers of Indiamen.\nAlso Silks, Gauzes, Paunch [ILL] for Coats &c. By the Piece or [ILL]\nN. B. Orders from the Country duly executed.\nCalcutta March 16, 1781\n\nWHEREAS\nMR. FRANCIS BARABY Mariner of the Southampton Indiaman, Captain Lennox, did bring from England to this Settlement two years ago, a Box containing Pictures, directed for Mr. John Mac' Intyre at Canton in China. As it never came to hand it is supposed that he left it with some person, who thro' hurry of business or some other cause have forgot to forward it to China. This is therefore to give Notice, that whoever will bring, send or give Intelligence where the said Box is to be found, to Mr. P. Mac' Intyre next the Court house, shall be handsomely rewarded for their Trouble.\n\nMr. OLDHAM\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the settlement that he continues as usual to bake Bread and all sorts of sweet-cakes for breakfast also the best sort of Biscuit, fit for the use of Ladies, and Gentlemen who travel by Land, or Sea. And sells Butter in the manner Mr. Le Gallais did, who shortly intends to quit business.\nHe hopes they will favour him with their commands, which will be thankfully receiv'd.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-03-31", "date": "1781-03-31", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-03-31/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BNVbW9mSzp9MI3bz7ON6h9Fy6gSRxPmB/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\n62 From Saturday March 24th to Saturday March 31st 1781. No. X\n\nThe Debate and Arguments which passed in the House of Commons relative to the appointing LAIRD MAC LEOD over the Heads of every ENGLISH Lt. Colonel in the Army to the Command in India, an appointment which his Lairdship has done such fignal honour to, aided by the assistance of his Brother Highlander General Munro.—Here follows the Debate.\n\nMR. THOMAS TOWNSEND was very severe on the partiality shewn to the SCOTCH, in every department of the state more particularly the Military.—He instanced among many glar'ing proofs, the calling an Officer, (Laird Mc'Leod) from foreign service and placing him over the heads of the whole respectable body of Lieut-Colonels in the army—A man who was unknown and without any other merit here, but that of having appeared in arms and in the field against the King of England his lawfull sovereign in 1745.\n\nThe Lord Advocate of Scotland Mr. Dundas, replied, and of course justified administration in recalling a worthy Nobleman Lord Mc'Cleod (the officer alluded to)—Whose Family Mr. Dundass said was highly honourd in Scotland, and who had the power of calling forth a body of as brave Lads as any in the high lands——He acknowledged that while a youth (with his Father the Earl of Cromatie) he was present in the Rebellion in 1745.—He was then 18 and having for his Fathers Delinquency lost the family Estate by forfeiture (tho' since restored) he was obliged to seek a Livelihood abroad by arms—And was a worthy object of his Majesties Clemency and ENCOURAGEMENT in the opinion of the Lord Advocate of scotland.\n\nThe Scotch solicitor Gen'l, Wedderbourne. Spoke to nearly the same effect—This call'd up Mr. Bing of hertfordshire. Mr. Bing said he paid no regard to the opinions of Gentlemen (whatever their received abilities might be) who endeavoured to explain away the authority and meaning of a direct Act of Parliament relative to the Union with Scotland—Professional Men Mr. Bing added were never wanting, ready to justify the most atrocious Acts of Government, even to the establishment of arbitrary Power. If the number of Scotch Peers to fit in the Hauts of Lords were limited to 16, and the number of Scotch Members in the Lower House to 45, the same system and argument must be evidently implied with respect to all the other departmens of Government equally important, and full as confidential both the necessity and reasons of those limitatious expressed in the said act, were manifest, and the propriety aparent viz. The very small proportion of the National Taxes paid by that whole Kingdom, not equalling those paid by the single County of Middlesex.——The English were excluded from holding Scotch Appointments, and it was surely very proper that such exclusion should exist.——It could never be the Design of the Union of the Nations that England should be a sufferer by the Connection or feel the smalest degree of inferiority or know a subserviancy which they never knew, felt, or acknowledged before.—Mr. Bing further said that He both reporbated and Laugh'd at the present shadow of Loyalty, which was nothing but a political stroke of cunning in our Neighbours on the other side of the Tweed to provide for their Needy Relations at the expence of ENGLISH TREASURE, and ENGLISH COMMON SENSE.\n\nLord Shelburne's speech which occasion'd the Duel between his Lordship, and a Mr. Fullertoon a Scotchman, and a person who was also in the last Rebellion.—In our next with the Solemn congratulatory address of the City of Londan to his Lordship on the occasion and his Lordships answer.\nYours,\nThe new North Briton No. 1.\n\nFor the good of the MISSION.\nTHE REVEREND Padre Kiernander Missionary, having by a late Advertisement in Mess's Reed's and Messink's MONITORIAL CAZETTE, informed the Public that he had commenced the Business of PRINTING in all it's various branches, by which it appears, that a part of the TYPES sent out on the behalf of the Mission. to assist the Pious design of propogating the Gospel in Foreign Parts, are now employed in Printing Warrant's, Summon's, WRITS of Lattitats, and special Capias'—Those Blister Plaisters of the Law,—And furthermore, forgetfull of the Reverence due to our most Holy Religion—the Sanctity of his peculiar function, and the confidence reposed in his Evangelic piety by the Gospel Society in London. Mr. Kiernander has sold or disposed of part of the said consecrated Types, to Mr. Messink of the Play House in order more effectually to enable him to accomplish (with the Blessing of the Sublime,——I ask pardon for the mistake. I mean the S—— C——l) the ruin and destruction of Mr. HICKY, and his innocent Family.——That Man whose Eve of Life is fast verging to the shaddow of Death——whose Silver Head bows down Loaded with the Blossoms of the Grave, and whom the Sepulcher is already yawning to close upon—that such a Man, and in so sacred a function should be influenced by any considerations.—Much less those of FILTHY Lucre and detestable avarice, to do so mean, and un-neighbourly a Deed toward Mr. HICKY as to sell these Types to aid the meanest, partial, and most ungenerous of purposes.——But this in fact has been the Case.—and such the obligation Mr. HICKY lays under (as an industrious and struggling NEIGHBOUR) to the Charitable good will of this Pious SAMARITAN Mr. Kiernander.\n\nMr. HICKY trusts this preamble will be a sufficient Apology in the minds of all men of free spirit and Candour (however limitted the number in this corrupt and venal Soil) for the publishing an Original Letter of Mr. Kiernanders Viz. (His own Public Letter as a Missionary) to the Society in London for Propagating the Gospel in Foreign parts, the Letter will speak for itself.\n\nMr. HICKY does not enquire what is the amount of Captain Griffiths Property, left as a Legacy to the said Society, In the hands of Mr. Kiernander——nor does Mr. HICKY ask with what propriety Mr. Kiernander could Solicit Money from a Charitable Fund in England toward Erecting what is call'd his CHURCH near the Great Tank, nor by what right or authority He could presume to Offer the same for sale, or Hire, to the Governor and Council of Bengal, (altho' refused by them)—Nor does Mr. HICKY Enquire what the Annual Proffits and advantages of the said Church have been to Mr. Kiernander since its Erection, or whether it has proved more—or equally: profitable, as the Building of Godowns, or Ware-Houses on Holy consecrated Public Ground; to be occupied without scruple, by the pious, and very immaculate Board of Trade, Mr. HICKY would only ask the Pious, and Learned ECCLESIASTIC's who do so much Honor to the Pulpit, of Calcutta, whether the Church Dues, and fees &c. arrising from the said ECCLESIASTICAL FARM do not of Legal right belong either to the ORPHAN FUND,——or to the joint CAPITAL STOCK of the CHARITABLE SOCIETY, with whose Property the said Church was Built and for whose sole use the Legacy left by Captain Griffith was intended and does intirely belong, together with many other Legacies of a Simular kind which have Lapsed to the present INCUMBENT within these last 15 or 20 Years.—\n\nMr. HICKY now Subjoins Mr. Kiernander's Letter to the Gospel Society, Prefaced by the following few words from the New Testament, a MOTTO well suited to the occasion.\n\"Out of thine mouth shall thou be condemn'd\" \"and there shall arrise many wolves in Sheeps Cloathing &c. &c. devouring widdows, \" Houses &c.—Whose GOD is their Belly—\"Prefering Filthy Lucre to Godliness.\"\n\"These Evils must come, but woe be to \"the Man thro' whom they come.\"\n\"And Nathan said unto David\"\nTHOU Art the Man.\n\nTHE Reverend Mr Kiernander, in a Letter dated 31 Dec. after acknowledging the manifold Mercies which he has experienced for upwards of 58 Years, proceeds to acquaint the SOCIETY that the Word of GOD has been preached every Sunday Morning, first to the Portuguese and afterward to the English Congregation; to the former of whom Prayers have been read and the Catechism expounded in the Afternoon. The Reverend Mr. de Silvestre has been a great Help to him in the Portuguese, in which Language he continues to preach and catechize: And their Labours have not been in vain. The Rev. Mr. Da Costa, of whose Arrival at Calcutta and public Abjuration Mr. Kiernander transmitted an Account in his last, has at different Times preached in the Morning and catechized in the Afternoon to the Portuguese Congregation: And having thought good to enter into the holy State of Matrimony, he was accordingly\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-03-31/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BNVbW9mSzp9MI3bz7ON6h9Fy6gSRxPmB/view", "text": "on 23d Nov. married to one Marcella, a Widow of 28 Years of Age, born of Dutch Parents at Siam, where she formerly lived, and whither Mr. Da Costa proposes to return as soon as an Opportunity offers; having resided several Years in that Place, and being acquainted with many of the Natives, who are Papists; but of whom he conceives Hopes that, as soon as they are informed of the true Christian Religion, they will gladly embrace it.\n\nIn the Month of July 1769, there arrived at Calcutta a Popish Priest from Goa, who with the rest of the Popish Priests at Calcutta, pretended to be authorized to excommunicate the Rev. Mr. de Silvestre, and wrote him a Letter, demanding of him an Answer within 24 Hours, to the several Charges which they laid against him. Accordingly he returned them an immediate Answer, which he requested them to read publicly in their Church. But as he did not expect they would comply with his Request, he distributed himself several Copies of it to the People in Town. Since this Time he has heard nothing from the Popish Priests; and his Answer to them being made public has produced some good Commotions among those of better Understanding.\n\nThe Building of the Church has been continued, tho' slowly; for, just as it was going to be covered in, they had the Misfortune to lose the Architect: And as Mr Kiernander has not since met with any one whom he could employ in surveying the Work, he has been obliged to give close Attendance to it himself. The Roof however is finished and the Steeple pretty far advanced, and it was supposed the Whole would be completed in Six Months. As he has made some Alterations in the original Plan, he intends to send another by the next Conveyance. The whole Expence of this Building is defrayed by the Rev. Mr. Kiernander, except a few Benefactions which he has received to the amount of S. R. 1817 : 9 : 3.\n\n116 Boys are instructed in the School; of whom 20 are entirely maintained by the Town Charity; 5 others are entirely maintained; 78 Out-Scholars who enjoy Instruction, Books, &c. at the Expence of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge; 13 Out-Scholars who pay for their Instruction. The School masters continue as before.\n\nThe Congregation has been increased by the Addition of 49 Souls; viz.\nChildren baptized 23\nAdults baptized 4\nConverts from Popery 22\n\n5 Couple have been married, and 4 Persons buried. The Communicants in the Portuguese Congregation are 53\nDitto in the English 98\nDitto in the German 5\n\nAmong the Adult Persons who have been baptized, is one Thomas, of the Bengal Natives, aged 24 who has made so good a Proficiency in the Portuguese Tongue, and in the Knowledge of the fundamental Truths of Religion, that he has, since the Month of October 1769, been made use of as a Catechist to those of the Bengal Cast, to whom he is able, from the Portuguese, to explain the Doctrines of Christianity in their own Language.\n\nAnother is a Chinese from Canton, a Seafaring Man aged 22; who is willing to settle at Calcutta. The other two are Women of the Bengal Cast; the one aged 20, the other 16.\n\nAmong the Popish Converts is one Antonio Scaffuery from Leghorn, who has resided at Calcutta 29 Years, and is 59 Years of Age. He had for some time entertained Doubts concerning the Romish Religion, and now thanks God that he is come to knowledge of the Truth.\n\nThe Rev. de Silvestre had for some time been engaged in translating the Catechism and some Prayers into the Bengal Language, and was very near finishing that usefull Piece.\n\nAs the Arabic New Testaments and Psalters had been well received by the Mahometan Priests at Allahabad, Mr. Kiernander has sent thither all that remained in his Hands. His Bretheren at Tranquebar have from time to time, supplied him with Portuguese Books, which he has disposed of, as Occasion offered, to such as requested them. Those among the Portuguese Papists who understand English, and were desirous of reading the Bible, have been furnished with it; and he has the Pleasure to find that several sensible Men among them begin to think it necessary to make Enquiry after the Truth.\n\nTHE SOCIETY have likewise received another Letter from Mr. Kiernander, dated 10th of Oct. 1770, together with a joint Letter, of the same Date, from him and the other two Executors of Captain John Griffin, deceased; who, by his will (an attested Copy of which they have sent inclosed) has bequeathed the Residue of his Estate to the New Church at Calcutta; directing that the yearly Interest be applied towards the Repairs of the said Church, and the Salaries of one or more Missionaries and Schoolmasters; and appointing the SOCIETY for promoting Christian Knowledge, in Conjunction with the Reverend the Director of the Orphan-House at Halle in Saxony, Trustees for the RIGHT Application of this Bequest.\n\nOn this Occasion Mr. Kiernander has renewed his Request that two new Missionaries may be provided and sent out to Calcutta by the first Opportunity.—But this the SOCIETY have thought proper to postpone till they receive fuller Accounts with regard to this Legacy. They have however writ to Dr. Knapp, desiring him in the mean time to look out for two young Persons to be sent as soon as it shall be judged adviseable.\n\nExtract from a very spirited late speech of Lord Shelburne, relative to the Expected INVASION.\n\" I Profess, I believe such is the spirit\n\" of our very WOMEN in England that\n\" if the Combat was left to them alone,\n\" they would be equal to the Task of\n\" driving the French out of this Kingdom\n\" should they attempt to Invade us.\"\n\nAN Account of the Action fought the 10th September 1780, between the Army of Hyder Ally Cawn, and the Detachment of the English Army Commanded by Lt. Col. William Baillie near Conjavaram with some other particulars given by Col. Affar to the Governor of Goa.\nThat so early as the seige of Pondichery, Hyder meditated an attack upon the Carnatic, and ever since that time, He has been Negotiating with the Soubah of the Decan and the Mahrattas for assistance since the month of April 1779, an Invasion of the Carnatic was determined upon, and became the common talk in Hyders Durbar, it is however imagined Hyder would not have ventured into a War with the English, had he not been promised a diversion on the Coast of Malabar, against the English settlements by a body of Troops from the French Islands and assured by the Poonah administration that they would continue the war against the English.—When Hyder approached the Gauts he halted and held many Councils with his principal Cawns whether he should enter the Carnatic or wait another season.\nThey all disswaded him from war, except his Son Tippoo Saib, who urged the defenceless state of the Carnatic, and the difficulties which the English wou'd find in assembling their Army, Hyder himself was rather inclined to postpone his Invasion. until convinced by his sons Arguments, and assured by his Vackeel at Madras that the Government there had taken no measures to oppose him, nor thought of assembling the Army, He determined to comence Hostilities, and ordered his Horse to cross the Gauts.\nThat Meer Saib with 12,000 Horse, and afterwards Tippoo Saib, with 2,000 Foot, 12 Guns, and 18,000 Horse, twice attacked Col. Baillie, but were repulsed with great loss, especially on the 6th of Sept. when the Action lasted for several Hours, and the loss fell principally upon Hyders best Troops.\nThat most of Hyders Officers advised him to retreat as they feared the advance of the main Army of the English then at Conjeveram; But depending on his intelligence he advanced. He had an exact and constant intelligence of every thing that was done in the English Camp. He knew the hour that Col. Fletcher was to March to reinforce Baillie, the strength of his Force and that he had no Cannon. He made a masterly movement and must have inevitably have interupted Col. Fletcher's Detachment, had not Fletcher suspecting his Harcarrahs, changed his Rout, and taken a sweep to the right, by which he joined Col. Ballie without opposition. On the News of his junction Lally who Commanded Hyders Artillery went to him and advised so strenuously to Retreat, and recross the Paller, representing the inevitable destruction that must fall upon his Army, should he get between two Fires that he appeared to approve of the measure. When two Harcarrahs came from Conjeveram, and assured him that the English Army was still there, this appeared so extraordinary to Lally, that they suspected they were betrayed by their Harcarrahs, and still urged the necessity of carrying off his Guns, and Infantry, but Hyder determined to advance, and attack Col. Baillie, he ordered a Body of Irregular Cavalry to amuse the Army at Conjavaram. Early in the Morning of the 10th they were in sight of Baillies, Detachment marching in Columns towards Conjavaram, and soon after sun rise, Hyder brought 57 Pieces of Cannon to bear upon him, and attacked him on all sides, by his Cavalry, supported by his regular Infantry, and European Corps Col. Affar says, that altho' the Artillery made great Havock in the square, and altho' 30,000 Horse repeatedly charged, drove on by threats, encouraged by promises, and led by his most determined Officers, supported by 30 odd Battallions of Sepoys, they made not the smallest impression but that the Column continued marched on with firmness and Regularity. He says he saw our Europeans and Seapoys repeating presenting and Recovering as if they had been Manoeuvering when on a Parade, and shew'd a face (his expression was) that would have done credit to any Troops in Europe.—Repulsed in every attack numbers of his best Horse Killed and many more wounded his Infantry obliged to give way, Hyder began to think of a retreat, a movement which Baillie made to the Right, evidently shewing that he meant to attack the Enemy's Artillery and Center, Hyder still more apprehensive of the issue of the Battle, he consulted Lally who told him a retreat was then too late, that the Army from Conjavaram was properly advancing in his rear, and that he had no option, but to endeavour by their Artillery and Cavalry to break the Detachment This Instant two Tumbrils, one on his Front and the other in the right blew up, and made large openings in both lines, on which Meer Saib with the Mogul, and Fanoor Cavalry made the first impression.\nThey were followed by the Elephants and more Horse which completed their overthrow. The Sepoys amounting to better than four Battallions were shortly cut to Pieces Col. Baillie altho much wounded rallied the Europeans and once more formed them in a square with this handful of men he gained the Eminence of a small rising Ground on the Plain, where without ammunition and most of his people wounded he resisted and repulsed thirteen seperate attacks, but fresh Bodies of Cavalry continually pouring in they were broke without giving way; and this Officer says, he saw many of our Europeans desperately wounded raising themselves from the Ground to receive the Enemy on their Bayonets.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-03-31/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BNVbW9mSzp9MI3bz7ON6h9Fy6gSRxPmB/view", "text": "Hyder disgraced this Victory by the manner in which he treated his Prisoners. — Col Baillie was stripped and brought before him, wounded in three places, Hyder quite intoxicated with success exulted over him with un[ILL]dier-like Cruelty which the other retorted with such spirit and contempt, that Col. Assar says, he apprehended Hyder would have been exasperated to an act of fatal Barbarity on him.\n\nExtract of a Letter from an Officer in Col. Carmacs Detachment Dated Camp at Sarounge 25th Feb. 1781.\nWE have Advanced thus far from Sepparee with pretty good Success, Attended daily by the Mahrattas with whom we skirmish. They for our Baggage, and we to Defend it; But nothing of any Consequence has yet been done. — The Enemy begin to Collect in a large body at and about Bilsa (so famed for good Tobacco) about 15 Coss from us on the Bopaul Road. We are but ill able to Defend our Baggage for want of Cavalry. One of the Futty Gurr, Regiments would inable Us to March with security. We think ourselves able to Fight, and beat any Force that can at present be brought against Us, but we cannot bring them to an Engagement till it is intirely agreeable to themselves, which seems by no means the Case tho they can, and do, Harass Us daily for want of sufficient Body of Cavalry. The few we have under the Command of Lt. Wilson behaved, as Gallantly and render as much service as could possibly be expected from so small a number.\n\nC A L C U T T A.\nThe following Promotions has taken place.\nI N F A N T R Y.\nLieut's. promoted to the Rank of Captains.\nCHARLES H. Palmer, Wm. Scott, Tho's Earle, Rob't Blaire, James Wattson, Joud Moway, Charles Moor, Ralph Broome, Wm. Kirkpatrick, Richard Macan.\nEnsigns promoted to the Rank of Lieutenants.\n— Halcomb, John Wickins, Sam. Hederson Patrick Dunkan, John Morrison, Micheal Long, George Robertson, Rob't Morris, L. Burell, Gilbert Huggins, W. C. Alston, --Richardson, ---Hurst, --Clancey, A. Buros,\nE N G I N E A R S.\nLieutenant promoted to Captain.\nWm. Handerson.\nEnsigns to Rank as Lieutenants.\nJohn Garlton, Tho's Brown, Wm. Baily, Richard Humphreys, Tho's Bough, George Flemming, Ed. Golding.\n\nIt is confidently reported that General Goddard on his March to Poonah, had a very desperate and contested Engagement with the Mahratta Army who were entirely routed and put to Flight; after suffering a Loss of above Ten Thousand Men Killed, Wounded, and taken Prisoners. ----- The same accounts say that He is now in the unmolested Possession of Poonah the Mahratta capital, and that the General and Officers and Men under him have shared immense sums of Money.\n\nWe also hear that Col. Carmac who was surrounded by Madoogee Scindee, the Mahratta General, in his Quarter, and had no other Alternative but to extricate himself by a resolute attack on the Artillery, and Main Body of the Enemy, or lay down his Arms and submit himself to the Mercy of a Savage Race, succeeded in the former and has taken all their heavy Guns, Amunitions, stores Provisions &c. &c.\n\nIt is confidently reported that Treaty of Marriage is on Foot and will speedily be concluded between Canvass Wealthy and the celebrated Hzoka Turban as an incontestible Proof that this Report is not without foundation, it is a certain Fact that her Guardian Cuddy Macbewell and her Cicisbeo Jacky Dandy, some time ago intimated to the Lover that he must either declare himself or totally refrain his visits to their Charge. He immediately offered a Carte Blanche and has since in consequence had free egress and regress, and is now daily seen with the haughty Fair One, in a Close Carriage on the Course where she holds her afternoons Levey — He is all of a sudden regenerated and now dresses entirely upon the Bon Ton. His Servants Liveries have changed their Complexion. — From plain Green they are now Orange turned up with Black and laced with silver. — To be short, we may say with the Song.\n\"When Beauty doth its pow'er pursue,\nWhat can't a Charming Woman do.\nQUERE. Does not our amorous Hero's Pursuit prove him to be the most public spirited Man in this Settlement.\n\nDuring the violent Gale of Wind last Monday Night, a Vessel belonging to Mr. Pugh and Commanded by Capt. Mac'Intosh Foundered in the River, and is irrecoverably lost, several other Vessels were drove from their Moorings, and much Damage sustained amongst the small craft.\n\nP U B L I C N O T I C E.\nLOST on the Course last Monday evening, Buxey Clumsey's Heart whilst he stood simpering on the Foot Step of Hzoka Turban's Carriage. As it is supposed to be in her possession, she is desired to return it immediately or to deliver up her own as a proper Acknowledgement.\n\nL O S T.\nLAST Monday Evening in an Eddy-wind on the Race Ground, a Lady's Hatt, and Feather, she was in Company with a Gentleman in a Pheaton, which she drove, and both her hands being employed in the management of two unruly Horses, there was no Possibility, of her saving her Hatt, unless she Neglected the more refined and delicate amusement of the Whip which she could by no means think of doing.\nWhoever has found such a Hatt, and will bring it to the female driver, in modest Ally, near the Esplanade, shall receive a Reward of two Gold Mohurs.\n\nB O N M O T\nA COURTIER being in Company the other evening was desired to give his Toast and upon which he gave the Great MOGUL. — But not Seing it go round he asked where he stuck. — Upon which a Gentleman lately arrived from the MOUSSEL and who sat next him, drinking off his Glass, very coldly replied, at nothing by G——d.\n\nD E P A R T U R E S.\nMarch 27th Ketch Nymph Tho's Thomson, Coast of Mallay, Do. Ship Gocoldutt. John Mitchell for Madras, 28th Sloop Mary, John Phillips for Do. 29th Snow Bengal Merchant, Benjamin Wood for do.\n\nMr. HICKY.\nTHE following Lines were spoken Extempore by a Clergyman, who with several, others were invited to Dinner at an Old Stingy Squire's in the West of England; it was thought he was (at that Time) a little Crackt, or He never would have had these, and it is well known he has never had any since. He ask'd this Divine to say Grace before Meat.; he did so, it was short, but suitable, after Meat he spoke these Words.\n\"Thank God for this Miracle it is not less,\n\"Tis like finding Manna in the Wilderness,\n\"In the midst of Famine, we've found relief,\n\"And seen the wonders of a Chine of Beef,\n\"Chimnies have now smoak'd which never\n\"did before,\n\"And we have Din'd, where we shall Dine\n\"no more.\"\n\nA Gentleman of Distinction in the Settlement (a man of Pleasure) being asked by his Friend his opinion of the present State of the Country replied. — The Constitution of B——l, and that of your humble servant were much alike both in a damned rotten Condition; though I must own added, he I have considerably the Advantage, for I have the assistance of Daniel Campbell an able Surgeon, whereas poor unhappy B--l by G--! is in the hands of Quacks.\n\nTHIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE\nTHAT on the 30 day of April next will be sold on the Premises, by Public Auction, and to the highest Bidder, all that Capital upper roomed Messuage situated in the Kusaulce Baazar, late in the Occupation of John Evelyn, Esq. The House contains 5 Rooms, 2 Halls and a Verando above stairs with good lower apartments and uncommonly good Out-houses, Stabling, Coach-house &c. besides a row of Brick Boutique shops which terminates the Premises to the Eastward, the whole standing on One Begah and 17 Cottahs of Ground. The above Premises belong to the Estate of the late Tho's Kirkman Esq. deceased and stand Mortgaged for 18,000 C. Rs. and Interest from the 25th Nov. 1778. The Person who shall be the highest Bidder at the Sale must sign to an agreement evincing the Purchase, and must be at the expence of and procure his own Conveyances, and must Pay the Purchase Money on or before the 1st Day of June following. On which Payment being made, the Premises will be delivered up to him.\nThe premises may be veiwed and the Title Deeds seen, by applying to Mr. Fred. Wilson the Administrator.\n\nTo The P U B L I C,\nALL Persons having Demands upon the Estate of the late Tho's Kirkman Esq. deceased, are requested to send an Account thereof to Mr. Fred. Wilson Administrator on or before the 1st Day of May next ensuing; and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay in their respective Debts to Mr. Wilson as speedily as possible.\n\nA L L P E R S O N S,\nWHO have any demands on the Estate of Mr. William Justice deceased, are requested to send an account of them to Mr. James Miller one of the Executors. And all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to discharge their respective Debts, without delay.\n\nTo The P U B L I C.\nALL Persons who have any Demands on the Estate of the late Lieut. James Patterson are desired to send in their Demands. And all Persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to pay their respective Debts to Mr. David Cuming Administrator to the said Estate, on or before the 1st day of May next. 4 1\n\nTo Be L E T T.\nA Lower-room'd House within a large Compound and proper out Offices near the Council Chamber. For particulars enquire at the PRINTING OFFICE. March 30th, 1781.\n\nMess's HUGGINS and O'DONNELL.\nBEG Leave to imform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement that they have purchased the greater Part of Capt. Scot's and the whole of Capt. Gammage's Europe Cargoes, which are now exposed for Sale, at their New-Ware-house.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-03-31/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BNVbW9mSzp9MI3bz7ON6h9Fy6gSRxPmB/view", "text": "**Column 1**\n\nPOET's CORNER.\n\nMr. HICKY\nSIR\nHAVING regard for my Friend J. DURGEE's Literary Reputation, I some time ago gave him my advice to throw his Ink-Standish in the Face of the Muses, as these Gypsies have invariably frowned upon his address's. It was therefore with real pain I the other day, read in your excellent Gazette the last Work which has come off his Board. It is a piece of mere flimsey Linsey-Woolsey, like his own Coat, or party coloured motley pultah Chintz; and in order to make it up, he must have collected as many Remnants, Shreds, and Patches as a maker of Pincushions. Private admonition having had no effect upon him, I am resolved to try what public Rebuke will do, and as he has not deigned to hearken to Reason, let us make the experiment whether he will listen to Rhime.\nPatna 16th March. Castigator.\n\nFRIENDLY ADVICE TO J. DURGEE.\n\nDEAR JACK adhere to your own Trade,\nAnd let the Muse alone,\nNature yet ne'er a Lover made,\nTo charm with Skin and Bone.\n\nThalia sportive Maid disdains,\nA cold embrace like thine,\nThe Tragic vixen scorns thy pains,\nAnd so do all the Nine.\n\nPhœbus sworn foe to Midas' ears,\nWill thine most rudely pull;\nAnd when thy Love sick strains he hears,\nCry thou'rt confounded Dull.\n\nMinerva thinks 'tis her own Owl,\nWhen thou attemp'st to soar;\nThat arch-wag Herms d—ns his Soul,\n\"He ne'er saw such a Bore.\"\n\nSince thou despis'd by all the Gods,\nAnd eke by all the Men;\nNo longer with the world at odds,\nPersist to wield the pen.\n\nSit cross legg'd on thy Board of TRADE,\nO'er Shreds and Remnants pore;\nDrive Emma W——m from thy head,\nAnd cease to crib any more.\n\nJ O Y.\n\nJOY! thou impetuous Passion of the Soul!\nAt whose Command extatic Pleasures rise;\nAnd heighten'd Transports o'er the Bosom roll,\nTo captivate, t'enliven, and surprize!\nHail! to the festive Train, kind Love and Mirth,\nAnd sweet good-nature smiling at thy Side!\nHail every gay attendant at thy Birth,\nThou life of nature, and her boasted Pride!\nThou dost enrich Creation's brightest Charms!\nThou bid'st the face of heav'n appear more gay!\nThou guard'st the timid Mind from false alarms,\nWhich, but for thee, would yield to Grief a Prey!\n'Tis thine to chear the solitary Gloom,\nTo soothe our griefs, and dissipate each care;\nTo make a Wilderness like Eden bloom,\nAnd aid the Heart oppress'd by dark despair!\nSuch are thy Gifts, and such thy magic Pow'r,\nSuch Peace and Gladness does thy Presence give;\nThen deign to brighten every adverse hour,\nBid Love and Harmony for ever live.\nYet far be banish'd each licentious Joy!\nTho' rank'd as such, 'tis of the baser kind;\nAnd too much Pain is temper'd with th' Alloy,\nTo yield a Pleasure worthy of the Mind.\nWhen Mirth is rais'd at Piety's expence,\nOr mad Intemp'rance at the Feast presides\nWhen Pity bleeds, or mourns pure Innocence,\nTrue Joy's far distant, or with Blushes hides.\nBe mine the manly, gen'rous, social kind,\nThat which Benevolence and friendship yield,\nWhich ne'er grows faint, or palls upon the Mind,\nAnd carries conscious Virtue for it's Shield.\nThen come affection, Poverty, or Death,\nTheir Force united can't my Peace destroy;\nAnd ev'n the Tyrant which arrest my Breath,\nShall raise me to a state of endless joy!\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n\n**Column 2**\n\nTHOMAS ROBERTSON.\nBEGS leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement, that he has opened a Europe, and China Shop, next door to the Post-Office, where he sells all kind of Europe, and China Goods, Europe, and Country Liquors.\nMr. Robertson begs leave to return his sincere thanks to the Public for the Great encouragement he has already met with and hopes for the continuance of their favours.\nCalcutta 24th. March 1781. 2 6.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any demands on the Estate of the late Lt. Colonel Upton, are desired to send in their demands, and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay their respective debts, to John Murray Esq; Executor of the said Estate, on or before the first of April next.\n\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar, opposite Mr Guthries formerly Mr. Thomas Smiths, Europe Shop, is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at the rate of one Rupee eight An's per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee ten An's. retail, Course piece Goods, Cossimbaazar Bandanas, raw Silks &c. All Gentlemen favouring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfaction.\n\nMess. HUGGINS and O'DONNELL.\nRESPECTFULLY Beg leave to inform the Ladies, and Gentlemen of the Presidency, and of the several subordinate stations, that they have opened a new Ware-house to the Southward of the great Tank for the sale of all kinds of Europe and China Articles, of the first Quality, and on the most moderate Terms. That all Orders and Commissions from the Country shall be punctually, and attentively complied with, and that they will receive back any things not approved of on their arrival, (Claret, Porter, and Teas excepted, which are liable to Damage from the smallest inattention.) They would therefore wish that the Attorney at Calcutta of any Gentleman who favors them with their Commands, may see, and taste the latter Articles, before they are embarked, and reject them if not good.\n\n**Column 3**\n\nTo be LETT.\nA House in the Loll Baazar belonging to Mr. Henry Grant, For further particulars please to apply to the proprietor.\n\nMrs. MANN.\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Presidency, that She has just received a neat Assortment of China Goods, imported by the Ship Rumbold.\nN. B. A great Variety of Madras, and Pulta Chintzes.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nBY Mr. J. Andrews at the Library some exceeding good Claret Imported by the last Dutch Ship, at a very resonable price or by A, Bernard who lives in the house formerly occupied by Dr. Hamilton, next to G. Levius's Esq.\n\nTURNBULL, MAC' INTYRE, and DAWLEY.\nBEG Leave respectfully to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta, that their Investment of China Goods imported in the Rumbold, is now exposed to sale for ready Money, and upon the most reasonable terms, at the House formerly Occupied by Mr. Slight, near the Court House.\n\nFOR SALE by Mr. JONES.\nAT his House opposite Mess's. Guthrie and Wordies in the Rada Bazar a Choice assortment of Best Stone and common Blue and White China, which He retails single or by the dozen. A great variety of Painted Tea Sets and China Ware proper for clearing stores for Captains and Officers of Indiamen, Also Silks, Gauzes, Paunch linings for Coats &c. By the Piece or Yard.\nN. B. Orders from the Country duly executed.\nCalcutta March 16, 1781.\n\nWHEREAS.\nMR. FRANCIS BARABY Gunner of the Southampton Indiaman, Captain Lennox, did bring from England to this Settlement two years ago, a Box containing Pictures, directed for Mr. John Mac' Intyre at Canton in China. As it never came to hand, it is supposed that he left it with some Person, who thro' hurry of business or some other cause have forgot to forward it to China. This is therefore to give Notice, that whoever will bring, send, or give Intelligence where the said Box is to be found, to Mr. P. Mac' Intyre next the Court house, shall be handsomely rewarded for their Trouble.\n\nMr. OLDHAM.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the setlement, that he continues as usual to bake Bread, and all sorts of sweet-cakes for breakfast, also the best sort of Biscuit, fit for the use of Ladies, and Gentlemen who travel, by Land, or Sea. And sels Butter after the manner Mr. Le Gallais did, who shortly intends to quit business.\nHe hopes they will favour him with their commands, which will be thankfully receiv'd.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-04-07", "date": "1781-04-07", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-04-07/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/17sXW2Y-pFhatoKhM3cUiydBoAur5Xrpe/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday March 31st to Saturday April 7th 1781. No. XI\n\nCICERO'S famous Oration before the Senate of ROME against VERRES, who had been Governor in ASIA Minor.\n\nHAVING formerly had the Honour of being QUÆSTOR or Governor of SICILY in ASIA MINOR and leaving that People, with such Grateful impressions of me on account of my behaviour while I was among them, as I hope will not soon be effaced; —Those unhappy People having been since PLUNDER'D and Oppressed, have made frequent and Public applications to me, intreating that I would undertake the Defence of them and their Fortunes; the Time was now come when they had but too much occasion to claim my promise; for that they were now in want of every protection, not for their PROPERTY only, but even for their LIVES and for securing the very being of the PROVINCES.—That for the last (---) Years they had suffered by the injustice of CAIUS VERRES their Governor, every hardship, with which daring impiety—rapacious Insolence—and Wanton Cruelty could distress a miserable helpless people.\n\nYou see therefore Conscript Senators that I am drawn to engage in this Cause by Duty—Fidelity and Commisseration for the Distressed and altho I may Seem to take the Accusing side—it is in fact the Defence of the Oppressed that I undertake—the Defence of many Thousands—of many great Cities—of whole Provinces.—And indeed tho the Cause were of less Consequence than it is, tho' the People of ASIA MINOR had not requested my assistance and tho' I had not been by my Promise and my Connections with that unfortunate People Obliged to undertake their Defence—though I had professedly Commenced this Prosecution with a view to the Honour and Service of my Country Merely; that a Man infamous for his Avarice—Impudence and Villainy—whose Rapaciousness and other Crimes of various kinds are notorious (not in ASIA MINOR only but in Sicily—Achaia and even HERE at HOME;) that such a Man, might at my instance, be brought upon his TRYAL, and receive the Punishment he deserves; tho' I had no other view in this Prosecution than that JUSTICE should be done upon a CRUEL OPPRESSOR, and the distressed relieved; what ROMAN would have blamed my proceeding?—How could I do a more valuable service to the Common Wealth;—What ought to be more acceptable to the ROMAN PEOPLE—to our ALLIES—or to FOREIGN NATIONS? what more desirable toward securing the Properties and Privilidges and Lives of Mankind than EXEMPLARY JUSTICE, inflicted on NOTORIOUS ABUSERS OF POWER.—Deplorable is the situation of the remote TRIBUTARY. STATES and Provinces of the COMMON WEALTH.—Oppressed, Plunder'd, and Ruined by THOSE WHO ARE SETT OVER THEM and they do not now venture more to hope for Deliverance.—All they implore is some little Alleviation of their many fold oppression.\n\nThey are willing to submit their cause to the Justice of the ROMAN SENATE.—But the Directors at ROME who ought to undertake their Vindication are their Enmies. They who ought to be the first to commence the Prosecution against these Delinquents, deserve themselves to be brought upon their TRYAL, for their own MAL ADMINISTRATION.\n\nIt is sufficiently known to you CONSCRIPT SENATORS that the Law for the RECOVERY OF TRIBUTES was intended expressly for the advantage of THE STATE, and under the umbrage of that Law and in hopes of redress by it, the Provinces of SICILY and ASIA MINOR with one voice accuse Caius VERRES of plundering them of their Gold and Silver of the riches of her Towns, her Cities and Temples, and of all they enjoy'd under the protection of the ROMAN COMMON WEALTH to the value of many Millions &c. &c.\n\nN. B. A continuance of the Remainder of Cicero's Oration before the ROMAN SENATE against Verres, will appear in our next Gazette. The subject of which is on Verres, attempting to corrupt the SENATE and ROMAN MINISTRY by BRIBES, with his enormous Wealth acquired during his Government in ASIA MINOR.\n\nA TRANSCRIPT OF THE JAPAN JOURNAL.\nMr. HICKY.\nWHEN I promised to give you a transcript of the Journal, I kept when traveling in Japan; I did not consider, that if I had observed the order in which it is written, it would be unintelligible to you, as well as to most of your Readers.\nThis happened through the Necessity I was under, during my stay in that Country; of attending more to matters of Commerce, in order to increase my fortune, than to speculative, or amusing Subjects: though I must confess I bestowed more of my time, in observing other Men's Conduct, than in attending to my own, which is the true reason why, I have so much Intelligence to spare for you; I would have you take notice of one thing, which you will find very necessary, for a right comprehension of any Extract of my Journal; which I shall hereafter send you: that as you are unacquainted with the Japanese Dialect, I must be under the necessity of giving you, my thoughts, in tolerable English fustian, with which you must rest satisfied, though far inferior to the original Japanese, which I can assure you, (as a judge of the Language) may well be called the true sublime.\nUpon my Arival at Japan, having a Letter to an eminent Merchant at Jesso, I immediatly waited on him, but judge my surprize on finding the very indentical Man whom I personally knew at Middleburg, a few years before carrying a Pack, as a common Pedlar; whose whole Dead Stock including his wearing Apparel did not amount to 50 Rupees: as to his live Stock my Curiosity did not lead me so far as to value it, I congratulated him on the extraordinary Change of his Condition; and do own that I had a desire to know the Cause of it; He told me that a little Resolution brought him to Jesso, more obsequiousness than a certain Class of Mankind carry about them, introduced him to the favor of some Men of greater Influence, than Understanding, then at Jesso; and by persuading them that he was a perfect Adept in Trade they let him into a share or snacks, in several lucrative contracts, whereby though the Public we are told lost very Considerable sums, yet the Parties concerned pocketed snug fortunes, so that he now lives as a Gentleman deals in whole Cargoes, in lieu of Rolls of Tobacco, and Ounces of snuff, wears Chinsilk Stockings, is carried in a Palanquin, wears leather Shoes, in lieu of home made buff, carrying a Ponderous Pack, on ten-toe Carriage; and expects on his return home, to be made a Magistrate, in spite of Meaness, Ignorance, and Rusticity. I prevailed on this new made Gentleman, to provide me a Linguist, whom I found of infinite Use, in describing the Manners, and Customs of the Country, in viewing the City, the first public building he pointed out to me, was a kind of College where many Foreigners resided, whom he daily waited on, as a Tutor; therefore perfectly knew the Inhabitants, whom he promised particularly to describe to me, at another time; but observed in General, that the Airs and Importance assum'd by them, were intolerable considering the low and obscure Origin, of most of them, One says he is the Chance Offspring of a travelling Tinker, and a Soldiers Trull, bred up as a Parish Orphan, and having learned as much of the Alphabet as to read the Lords Prayer; of writing as to sign his own name; and of figures as to count the nine Digits, he thinks to impose himself on the People of Japan, as a Man of learn'n, but the Imposture is too gross to be swallowed, and none but such as have occasion for a dirty Tool, to work with, will have any thing to do with him; Another the son of a Vagabond travelling Quack, who trained his hopefull Son in the customary tricks of that Vagrant Profession, such as Tumbling, dancing Ropes, drawing Teeth, Bleeding, playing Jugglers tricks, and other feats of buffoonery of the hopefull tribe, at which the Youth was so dexterous, that he once narowly escaped the Halter, yet he would fain pass on the Japanese, for a Man of parts, and is, to the disgrace of some powerful Catiffs (of whom you shall shortly have a description) crowded with favors. Such is the present Prostitutions of Gifts, and Honors, in that devoted Country, that a Man of common honesty, would be ashamed to own any other knowledge of Persons in power, than that which we usually have, of convicted Criminals, who pay the last debt, to the Justice of their Country. You shall soon hear again from.\nBatavus\n\nMr. HICKY\nSIR\nTHE defeat and capture of Lieut. Col. Baillies detachment, with the subsequent flight of the Army under Gen. Munro to the very Gates of Madras, are events the melancholy consequences of which, we have not yet seen an end to. A Copy of a Letter\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-04-07/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BWQSotOQL6ehrNMLgTPvReumrDpK8COe/view", "text": "from the General to the Select Committee\nof Madrass was lately handed about here.\nI send you some remarks on it, which have\noccasionally fallen into my hands, and which,\nI am persuaded, will prove acceptable to a nu-\nmerous part of your readers, those who have\nperused the Generals Letter; whose conduct,\nas well as that of every Man in a Public sta-\ntion, should, in my opinion, be cognizable\nat the Bar of the Public.\n\nI am Sir,\nYour very Hum. Serv't\nImpartial.\n\nCalcutta 25th March 1781.\n\nI have perused Gen. Monro's Journal of\nhis March to Conjeveram and back again,\nand we may suppose, that he has not been\nindustrious to paint his Conduct in the worst\ncolours. What then must it have been, when\nplain common sense, without the aid of any\nskill in war, can say to him, that from the\n31st. of August (on which day he received\naccounts of Hyder raising the seige of Arcot\nand approaching towards him) to the time of\nhis Retreat, He did those things which he\nought not to have done and neglected every\nthing that he ought to have done; the Mo-\ntives for effecting a Junction with Colonel\nBaillie commenced from the Moment he re-\nceived that intelligence; The appearance of\nHyders Troops in his neighbourhood, and\nthe various Messages he received from Col.\nBaillie Multiplied those Motives exceedingly.\nThe Motions of the Enemy towards the N. E.\non the 6th. of sept. ought to have suggested\nto stupidity itself, what was necessary to be\ndone; and after Baillies Letter to him from\nParambaucon on the 7th and 8th. he ought\nto have Marched towards him, until he had\neffected a junction, in spite of every Storm\nthat ever blew from Heaven.\n\nIt is remarkable that the small River where\nCol. Ballie was first stopt is only about 14\nCoss from Conjeveram, and Parambaucon is\nonly 9 or 10. The acquisition of Baillies\nForce united to his Own, was an object above\nevery other consideration; it was to deter-\nmine whether We or Hyder were to be Su-\nperior in the Carnatick. Gen. Munro might\nhave effected this point by one forced march\n(less precipitate than that which he made\nback to Chingleput) in any one day be-\ntween the 31st. of August and the 10th. of\nSeptember, and yet he neglected to do it!\n\nI observe that he is particularly studious of\nrepresenting the immence and constant falls of\nRain during the Interval I have mentioned.\nBut surely the whole Army might have moved\non these Nights, viz. the 31st. of August\nand the 4th. of Sept., when Col. Harper\nand Lt. Croker were detached to surprize the\nEnemy, and were out the whole Night. Far-\nther, it was found practicable to March on\nthe 6th of Sept, for Hyders Army marched\ntowards the N. E. and We also marched\nsome way. In this Interval too the Enemy\nfound the Weather fair enough to attack\nCol. Baillie and he also found it sufficiently\nfavorable to give them a beating and to pro-\nceed several Coss.\n\nOn the 7th and 8th, after receiving Baillies\nLetter desiring him to join him, all his mis-\nmanagement came upon him, and he found\nhimself in a very Critical Situation as he ex-\npresses it, but he does not even then, march\nto join Baillie but sends a Detachment un-\nder Col. Fletcher. When Baillie was afraid\nto aproach, there was certainly a very im-\nprudent risk in sending out a very inferior\nForce, when the whole of Hyders Army\nwas scattered around. And for what rea-\nson is it necessary to take this dangerous\nstep? why that the Army might remain to\nProtect the Provisions collected in Conje-\nveram. And of how much does this valua-\nble store of Provisions consist? why a quan-\ntity sufficient to serve the Army for one\nday! The half of Fletchers Detachment\nPosted in Conjeveram Pagoda, would have\ndefended it, and all his Provisions, against\nthe whole of Hyders Army for many Days\nand Munro might have Marched to join\nBaillie and have returned from Parambaucon\nto Conjeveram, in the space of 30 hours\nin order to enjoy this Single solitary meal.\nHis Army marched from the Mount with\n4 days Provisions on their backs: in this\nmanner, He might certainly have carried\naway the small Stock that was deposited at\nConjeveram, instead of remaining behind on\npretence of protecting it, and thereby giv-\ning Hyder the opportunity that of all others\nhe most wished for, that of attacking Col.\nBailli's Detachment by itself.\n\nTo the Printer of the Bengal Gazette.\n\nI Congratulate you Mr. Printer on the ac-\ncession of so brilliant a Correspondent as\nthe Author of the New North Briton: the\nsublimity of his diction, the Candor of his re-\nmarks, the quaintness of his assertions, and the\nextreme delicacy he expresses towards general\nCharacters in this early production of his pen,\ndirects our attention with impatience towards\nthe promised appearance of his subsequent num-\nbers—and as he seems entirely divested of\npartiality I Make no doubt he will listen to any\nhints which may be tendered him for the sake\nof information only—I would therefore\non these terms recommend, that in his future\nextracts, he wou'd either be more particular in\nhis references, or give us the substance of the\nof the debates in the plain stile in which they\nwere spoke, for altho we must allow that he\nhas transferbed them with a degree of elegance\nwhich do justice to his Pen, and amended them\non a very judicious plan, yet the public will in\ngeneral be better satisfied in reading them pure\nand unalloyed in speaking of men, the names\nthat they are commonly known by (altho, it\nmay be incompatible with the stile of so refined\na writer to use common things) will be easily\ndispensed with; for tho' we grant there is a\ngenuine stroke of wit in substituting the Title\nof Laird for that of Lord, yet custom has so\nmuch got the ascendant of genius in this leaden\nage, that those smart things are often lost.—\na falsehood can never change its principle tho'\nit be thundered in the House of Commons.—\nLaird Mac'Leod (for I must be witty) has ever\nbeen an ornament to the service which his\nmisfortunes drove him to enter into and tho'\nMr. Townsend might never have heard of him,\nyet his Country was no Strangers, either to\nhis virtues as a man, his accomplishments as a\nGentleman, or his abilities as a soldier,\nand when Scotchmen from what Mr. Bing of\nHertfordshire so elegantly terms their sha-\ndow of loyalty, had raised ten regiments to\nfight the battles of their Country the Com-\nmand of one of them was given to Lord Mc'\nLeod from maxims reasonable as prudent.\n\nIf the minds of those he was intended\nto command were supposed to be tinctured\nwith the remains of an old prejudice, there\nwas no expedient more likely to remove it,\nthan placing before them the example of a\nMan whom they had been taught from\ntheir infancy to honor: and let it be here\nremarked, that the Prince in whose service\nLord Mac'Leod had acted, parted with\nhim with that reluctance naturally attend-\nant on the loss of an able Officer.\n\nMr. Fullerton who the New North Bri-\nton alledges was unfortunately engaged in\nthe Rebellion in forty five, is now only\ntwenty five Years of Age, from which it\nappears he must have been very young when\nhe took the field.\n\nThe New North Briton's delicacy of\nsentiments appears no where more conspi-\ncuous than in the ingenious manner of in-\ntroducing Lord Mac'Leod, with a certain\ngeneral, and from the circumstance only of\ntheir being Countrymen blends their Cha-\nracters together in such a manner as to\ntransfer the mistakes of the one to the o-\nther, with what Justice the World and his\nLordships own conduct on the fatal 10th\nof September, bear testimony, he is known\nto have acted with a General like spirit,\nand his Councils were such as became a\nbrave Officer.—It is generally supposed\nthat General Munro's conduct was of an\nopposite nature, it must therefore be own-\ned that the New North Briton has great\nmerit in uniting two opposite Ideas drawn\nfrom different objects so as to form a\nCompound occasionally applicable to each.\nCALEDONIUS.\n\nWE are well advised that a treaty is\non the Carpet between the Great\nMogul on the part of poor sinking John\nCompany, and Rajah Ram Pundit on the\npart of the Berar Chief.\n\nWe have not yet been able to learn the\nparticulars of this intended, extraordinary Al-\nliance but the Public may depend upon\ntheir being held out and depicted to them\nin their genuine colours, the moment we\ncan obtain a true and exact knowledge of\nthings. It is confidently whispered howe-\nver, that the probable consequences of it\nwill be the entailing a perpetual War on\nthe Company, infamy and dishonor on our\nArms, and inevitable perdition on Poor\nsinking John—to whom it must be and\nadditional circumstance the reflection, that\nif he had not locked up his Eyes and his\nUnderstanding, he might long have fore-\nseen and prevented the dismal Catastrophe\nwhich awaits him and which has been\nbrought upon him by the Wild, Pusilani-\nmous, disgraceful, and wicked Policy of\nhis all-Despotic, and infatuated Agent the\nGreat Mogul.\n\nWe are told, but hope we are misinfor-\nmed, that immense sums of Money have\nbeen lately smuggled out of the Settlement\nin the Night Time and sent by Bearers,\nto Chimnagees Camp. It surely cannot be\nthat the Nation has sunk so low as to\nbecome Tributary to this Padjy Chief.—A\nChief whom we ought to hold in the most\nSovereign contempt and whom we ought\nto have taught to tremble at the very I-\ndea of our Prowess—We confess it im-\npossible to account for this dark proceeding\nbut it is probable that Peter Nimmoc, or his\nlearned, ingenious, and Patriotic Colleague\nby being more in the secret of affairs may\nbe able to unmask it.\n\nIt is reported that the G. Mogul, is\nseized with a fit of Dispondency and Poli-\ntical despair, and that the Faculty are of\nopinion his Pereneal Spring is out of order.\n\nMr HICKY,\n\nI Am one of your Subscribers and con-\nstant Readers, and must confess, with-\nout Flattery, that it affords me not a lit-\ntle satisfaction to peruse many of your\nEssays, which are written in a truly spi-\nrited, patriotic, and independant stile.—\nTo put corruption, Vice, and Folly to\nthe Blush, by representing them in their\nstrongest, still impartial Colors, is a lau-\ndable Endeavor and worthy a good Citizen.\nThe Guilty should feel the scourge of\npublic Censure, and their Delinquency ought\nto be exposed to the World more especially\nin a Country where there is no other\nPunishment for the most barefaced enor-\nmities.—In many of your Papers, I\nhave observed the numberless sound Argu-\nments urged to shew, that the late Regu-\nlations, and Tax militate against Law,\nJustice Reason, and common sense.—To\nme they appear unanswerable and incontro-\nvertible, and I am satisfied, nay convin-\nced, an appeal to the King will have eve-\nry wished for Effect, and that the Mo-\nney which is now intended to be extorted\nfrom the oppressed subjects for private Emo-\nlument and selfish Purposes, in order to\nstop the Mouths of troublesome Harpies,\nand throw Fortunes into the Pockets of\nFavorites and sycophants will at length be\nrefunded, if the most implicit Orders from\nHome have any Operation in this Quarter,\nwhich by the way there is every Reason to\ndespair of.—But in an extensive Settle-\nment like this, I am concerned and even\nastonished to find so few People who have\nthe spirit to oppose such an unwarrantable\nand illegal attempt suppose an English Statute\nin 1760 should have taxed the Rupp of Calpping\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-04-07/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BWQSotOQL6ehrNMLgTPvReumrDpK8COe/view", "text": "A tax in the Rupee, to commence the First of January last, then we should have at this day two Taxes to pay under two Legislatures, pray Mr. Hicky ask the Promoters of this honest By Law which of the two Laws, should we in that Case obey? and by what Authority are Money Bills passed in this Country.\n\nWhen I consider the disagreeable Situation of the Company's Servants in this Country where every place of advantage and consequence is given away by savor without even a decent Regard to Merit, or length of faithful services, my surprize is somewhat lessened, and it accounts for the feeble opposition which has hitherto been made, else I most certainly should have construed their tame acquiescence into abject Meaness and unmanly Timidity, a Character unworthy of the English Name.\n\nFrom the well known Character of the unforgiving *Tiberius*, a single Murmur against any of his Acts or hobby horsical Schemes however oppressive and incompatible with Law, Reason, or Justice would for ever bar his future advancement at least for the short Interval that he is likely to enjoy his uncontrouled Career. The many who have wofully experienced the Truth of these remarks alarm and intimidate others who are driven to the unhappy alternative of yielding their Necks to the Yoke, and practising the mean and servile Arts of Deceit and Adulation or suffering undeserved Poverty and Beggary. I therefore hope, Mr. Hicky, that those Remarks will sufficiently apologize for the Petition of appeal being signed and supported by so few Britons and convince the Lovers of Liberty and Justice in England that the Tyranny of a few and not the want of patriotic principles in many of the Company's servants in this settlement (whom I well know) has prevented their interesting themselves with a becoming Spirit in defence of the violated Laws of their Country.\nAnti Poolbundy.\n\nCALCUTTA.\nBy Letters from Gwalior we have received the following accounts regarding Lt. Col. Carmac's Detachment.\n\nON the 7th of last Month a Consultation of field Officers was called, who were all of opinion that a retreat was absolutely necessary, as they found themselves in want of Provisions, all supplies being cut off by the cautious and active conduct of Madogee Scindee, the Maratta General, about 2 o'Clock in the Morning our Troops marched in two Bodies with the Baggage in the Middle, but were scarcely in Motion when they were discovered by the Enemies out Sentries, who immediately discharged their Match locks and gave a general alarm.——Scindee soon appeared in Force and surrounded them with his whole Force harassing, the Line with repeated and resolute attacks until the detachment came near a Pass to take Possession of which, as it was of much consequence Major Johson made a push and succeeded——However this Manbeauvre tho' absolutely expedient was the means of uncovering the Baggage, which the Enemy perceiving, they instantly charged it and cut their way through the line and made terrible Havock amongst the Camp Followers cutting down every Body they met with until Major Maclary seeing the Destruction advanced and repulsed them.——When the greater part of our Troops had entered the Pass Scindee advanced on the rear with a strong Party of Artillery, and Infantry, and galled our Troops very much.\n\nCapt. Bruce who was in the rear with the Grenadiers made a very gallant and spirited Effort to get possession of the Guns, but Scindee's Infantry being supported by Ten Thousand Horse, they got them off, tho' with great difficulty.\n\nThe next Morning we marched at Sunrise, but the Enemy had suffered so much the day before, that they were rather languid in their Atracks, however when the Baggage came to the Ground, which was an extensed Plain, where Cavalry could act with advantage, Scindee's whole force attacked them, but they were repulsed and beat off with considerable slaughter.\n\nOne of their Chiefs a brave Officer, and a favorite of Scindees was killed in the Engagement.——Our Army are now in a plentiful Country, in good spirits and only wait for the Junction of Col. Muir who has already reached Etawa in his way, when they will proceed into the Enemies Country.\n\nPOLITICAL INTELLIGENCE\nWE hear that the Vakeel lately arrived from Cattack has quieted the Fears of the Great Mogul, by giving him assurances that the Mahratta Army in that Quarter, have not for the present any hostile Designs against Bengal and that they will remain very peaceable while He continues to supply their pecuniary Wants so liberally, as He has lately done.——\n\nLAST month Charles Allen Esqr. was appointed, Surgeon to the New Prison, to render his assistance to the French Prisoner of War.——\n\nPreferments and new Arrangements,\nThe Budgerow Agency, late Col. Morgan's, is given to Mr. Fowke Junr. —The Opium Contract, late Mr. John Kenzies, is now given to Mr. Sullivan private Secretary to the Governor.— The Delhi Body Guard is in remote Contemplation for John Mordaunt Esq. The Command, late Osburnes, is given to Captain Clarke——Lt. John Gastin Field Engineer (the most accurate Draftes-man in Alia) is appointed field Engineer to Capt. Clarkes Detachment, the point respecting this Gentlemans Rank, which has of late agitated the Army, is now decided in his favour.— Wm. Morly Esq. late Agent to the Bullock Contract of Mess. Croftes and Johnson at Cossim Baazar, is appointed to the Post of superior Scavenger under the Committee.——John Ryder Esq. is appointed Collector in the late Scotch payement.—\nSome of the Committee have actual thoughts of resigning on account of the Diaission.\n\nINTELLIGENCE EXTRAORDINARY.\nTHE truly Brave and Amorous Detachement Commander, on his arrival at Cattack, sent his noted Emissaries to Town, and Collected many Mahrattas Curiosities at a very great expence and dispatched them Post, under a strong Guard to his Oriental Virgins at Calcutta, together with a Codicel of his Will accompanied with a Letter to his dearest Sall, assuring her that She is at all times uppermost in his thoughts, and assures Her that He is determined to live Chaste, as her lovely self until he has the happiness once more to be clasped within the Circle of her sweet-scented and lovely Sable Arms, that She is his dream by Night, and thoughts by Day.——\n\nThe truth of the above is well known by all his Officers, in fact, so much so, that he generally gives the word Sall as a Parole in his Orders, before he discovers his mistake. It would be better for the Service if he devoted his time a little more to the ease of his Detachment.\n\nIt is really a disgrace to the English Arms that Col. P——should have obliged his Detachment to have Marched in so Cringing a manner through the Mahratta District —— there may be Policy in it, but it has been the Cause of Discontent amongst the Troops for no soldier of spirit could tamely submit to such insults without feeling them most essentialy. The Detachment were well disposed for real service and it is a pity they had not been indulged with having one Field day with Chumnagees Army before they left the district, it would have prevented that desertion which have happened in the Detachment. This Noble Commander has suffer'd the Mahrattas at Cattack to insult our Men in the grossest terms without taking notice of it, and in fact he has been insulted himself.\n\nMr. HICKY,\nBEGS leave to inform the Gentlemen of Col. Pearce's detachment that the Letter which he received from them relative to the grievances complain'd of, is mislaid, which has been the cause of its not being inserted long before this, and that as soon as it is found it shall be publish'd.\nHe also respectfully begs leave to say, that he has not, nor will not be biassed by any person, And that as an Editor, he is determined to do strict Justice to the Public, who if Injur'd by his own Brother, he would not screen his faults from the eye of the public. The Emperor, and the Plebian shall share the same fate.\n\nMr. HICKY thinks it a Duty incumbent on him to inform his friends in particular, and the Public in General, that an attempt was made to Assassinate him last Thursday Morning between the Hours of one, and two o'Clock, by two Armed Europeans aided, and assisted by a Moorman. ——Mr. H. is obliged to postpone the particulars at present for want of room, but they shall be inserted the first opportunity.\n\nACKNOWLEDGEMENTS\nTO CORRESPONDENTS,\nPHILENTHEROS, Antigalican, the Sermon, Slangy Deg, and Roger O'Tickle em, are received, and will be inserted, in their Turn.\n\nOn Tuesday morning the 3d inst. Died Mr. George Bogle. His death was occasioned by the bursting of a blood Vessel whilst he was Bathing, which instantly suffocated him. As this accident happened early in the Morning, it prevented his Freinds from getting him any assistance till it was to late. His death is very much regretted by all who knew him.\n\nNow in the Press and speedily will be Published,\nBy J. A. HICKY at his Printing Office.\nTHE New Bye-Law properly discussed, defined and dissected, Paragraph by Paragraph, fully Explained by the Clearest comments taken from the highest Legal and constitutional Authorities, adapted to the meanest Capacity. Which will prove a very necessary Pocket Manual, not only for this, but succeeding Generations to shew how carefull our Wife Ancestors have been to protect us, our Lives, Liberties, and Properties.\n\nJOHN ADIE\nLately Arrived from Europe.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement, that he has set up the Business of a Working Jeweller in General, at No. 148 China Bazar near Mr. Tolfrey's. He is thoroughly acquainted with setting all kind of Diamonds, Pearls &c. and flatters himself that his performance will meet with the approbation of those who are pleas'd to favour him with their Commands.,\nN. B. Hair plaited in the neatest manner.\n\nJUST PUBLISHED.\nBY AUTHORITY.\nAND to be Sold at the Library, the Late Bye Law, either Bound or in Sheets.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-04-07/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BWQSotOQL6ehrNMLgTPvReumrDpK8COe/view", "text": "POET's CORNER.\nTo Mr ———\nOn his being so very bashfull he can,t look a\nWoman in the face.\nWritten Extempore by a young Lady.\nI\nWHY glows the Crimson on that Cheek!\nWhy look so very Coy,\nWhen'er my Tongue begins to speak?\nDeclare O bashfull boy!\nII\nComplying, wishing, kind and free,\nOur Sex are always found;\nAs free and kind complying be,\nAn boldly stand your ground,\nIII\nThe Girls all jeer to see thee thus\nReversing natures plan;\nNo more be thought like one of us,\nBut prove yourself a Man.\n\nRecepe to soften the Heart of Miss W.\nTAKE a Youth that is gentle, no matter for face,\nAnd season him well with an air, and a grace;\nOne grain of sincerity you may bestow,\nBut enough of assurance be sure to allow;\nWith flateries, and sighs, assiduities, fears,\nInsignificant smiles, insignificant leers,\nWith passion and raptures, to give it a zest,\nA sprinkling of folly to give it a taste;\nSome pieces of Songs, and some spoutings of plays,\nAnd fashion and frolic,s, and whimsical ways;\nAll mixed well together, with art and deceit,\nAnd with nicely dress'd to make it compleat,\nThis medicine the patient shou'd take every day,\nAnd the flint in her heart will soon melt away;\nSometimes a few days the complaint may remove,\nSometimes a few weeks ineffectual may prove;\nBut seldom an instance can any produce,\nWhere this choice Panacea has fail'd of it's use,\nThe heart that's obdurate when this has been try'd\nHas surely discernment and sence within side;\nWith the seeds of contempt, which next will appear,\nWhen these symptoms are seen (which is wond'rous rare)\nThis medicine is useless, 'twill ne'er reach the heart,\nWhich hardned by virtue will baffle all art.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any demands on the Estate of the late Lt. Colonel Upton, are desired to send in their demands, and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay their respective debts, to John Murray Esq. Executor of the said Estate, on or before the first of April next.\n\nN O T I C E.\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar, opposite Mr Guthries formerly Mr. Thomas Smiths, Europe Shop, is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at the rate of one Rupee eight An's per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee ten An's. retail, Courie piece Goods, Cossimbaazar Bandanas, raw Silks &c. All Gentlemen favouring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfetion.\n\nTo be L E T T.\nA House in the Loll Baazar belonging to Mr. Henry Grant, For further particulars please to apply to the proprietor.\n\nMrs. M A N N.\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Presidency, that She has just received a neat Assortment of China Goods, imported by the Ship Rumbold.\nN. B. A great Variety of Madras, and Pulicat Chintzes.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nBY Mr. J. Andrews at the Library some exceeding good Claret Imported by the last Dutch Ship, at a very resonable price or by A, Bernard who lives in the house formerly occupied by Dr. Hamilton, next to G. Levius's Esq.\n\nTURNBULL, MAC' INTYRE, and DAWLEY.\nBEG Leave respectfully to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta, that their Investment of China Goods imported in the Rumbold, is now exposed to sale for ready Money, and upon the most reasonable terms, at the House formerly Occupied by Mr. Slight, near the Court House.\n\nFOR SALE by Mr. JONES,\nAT his House opposite Mess's. Guthrie and Wordies in the Rada Bazar a Choice assortment of Best Stone and common Blue and White Ghina, which He retails single or by the dozen. A great variety of Painted Tea Sets and China Ware proper for clearing stores for Captains and Officers of Indiamen,\nAlso Silks, Gauzes, Paunch linings for Coats &c. By the Piece or Yard.\nN. B. Orders from the Country duly executed.\nCalcutta March 16, 1781.\n\nW H E R E A S.\nMR. FRANCIS BARABY Gunner of the Southampton Indiaman, Captain Lennox, did bring from England to this Settlement two years ago, a Box containing Pictures, directed for Mr. John Mac' Intyre at Canton in China. As it never came to hand, it is supposed that he left it with some Person, who thro' hurry of business or some other cause have forgot to forward it to China. This is therefore to give Notice, that whoever will bring, send, or give Intelligence where the said Box is to be found, to Mr. P. Mac' Intyre next the Court house, shall be handsomely rewarded for their Trouble.\n\nTHIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE\nTHAT on the 30 day of April next will be sold on the Premises, by Public Auction, and to the highest Bidder, all that Capital upper roomed Messuage situated in the Kusaulce Baazar, late in the Occupation of John Evelyn Esq. The House contains 5 Rooms, 2 Halls and a Verando above stairs with good lower apartments and uncommonly good Out-houses, Stabling, Coach-house &c. besides a row of Brick Boutique shops which terminates the Premises to the Eastward, the whole standing on One Begah and 17 Cottahs of Ground, The above Premises belong to the Estate of the late Tho's Kirkman Esq. deceased and stand Mortgaged for 18,000 C. Rs. and Interest from the 25th Nov. 1778. The Person who shall be the highest Bidder at the Sale must sign to an agreement evincing the Purchase, and must be at the expence of and procure his own Conveyances, and must Pay the Purchase Money on or before the 1st Day of June following. On which Payment being made, the Premises will be delivered up to him.\nThe premises may be veiwed and the Title Deeds seen, by applying to Mr. Fred. Wilson the Administrator.\n\nTo The P U B L I C,\nALL Persons having Demands upon the Estate of the late Tho's Kirkman Esq. deceased, are requested to send an Account thereof to Mr. Fred. Wilson Administrator on or before the 1st Day of May next ensuing; and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay in their respective Debts to Mr. Wilson as speedily as possible.\n\nALL PERSONS,\nWHO have any demands on the Estate of Mr. William Justice deceased, are requested to send an account of them to Mr. James Miller one of the Executors. And all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to discharge their respective Debts, without delay.\n\nTo The P U B L I C.\nALL Persons who have any Demands on the Estate of the late Lieut. James Patterson are desired to send in their Demands. And all Persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to pay their respective Debts to Mr. David Cuming Administrator to the said Estate, on or before the 1st day of May next. 4 1\nCalcutta 30th March 1781.\n\nTo Be L E T T.\nA Lower-room'd House within a large Compound and proper out Offices near the Council Chamber. For particulars enquire at the PRINTING OFFICE. March 30th, 1781.\n\nMess's HUGGINS and O'DONNELL.\nBEG Leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement that they have perchased the greater Part of Capt. Scot's and the whole of Capt. Gammage's Europe Cargoes, which are now exposed for Sale, at their New-Ware-house.\nCalcutta 30th March 1781.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-04-14", "date": "1781-04-14", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Melbourne copy", "image": "1781-04-14/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FNGlGctMl3M5Q5t-vC3EsZ4FD0IyTNi2/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday April 7th to Saturday April 14th 1781. No. XII\n\nNEW NORTH BRITON No. 2.\nLORD SHELBURNE on the 6th of March 1780 on a motion on made by his Lordship to enquire into the propriety of the Dismission of Lords Pembroke Carmarthen by his Majesty for having aired their sentiments freely in Parliament on the ruinous measures of Lord North's administration.—In taking a general review of the Conduct of the present administration and many other abuses Lord. Shelburne adverted a late partial appointment of Mr. Fullerton a SCOTCHMAN, who had been only a Clerk to a Scoth Embassador, this Man was suddenly appointed to the COMMAND OF A REGIMENT.—which Regiment was to be employed on a Buccaneering Expedition.—His Lordship argued from hence that entrusting Superior Command, to men totally Ignorant of the use of Arms, might prove in the end, very dangerous to the Constitution. The Term CLERK made use of by Mr. Fullerton as an appellation of contempt it very possibly was so meant as particularly applied to the person, who having been bred in a Civil Line, his whole life, was at once advanced to a MILITARY RANK which was look'd upon as the reward of 30 Years service even when accompanied by powerfull political and pecuniary aid—Levies so raised and an Army so Garbled, and Commanded, might come to be wholly at the devotion of the Crown, and at length might overthrow the Constitution.—Lord Shelburne would have been a Traytor to his Country, and his Constitution, to have Restrained or concealed his Sentiments, on a matter so very alarming and abominable—on the 6th of March the words were spoken.—Mr. Fullerton remained silent for full fourteen Days till he had consulted the HUNGRY CLAN. His mouth was not open'd till the 20th When did Mr. Fullerton first write? immediately after Colonel Barr'e told him (in the presence of 500 Auditors) that he was very sure Lord Shelburne wou,d be ready to give him full satisfaction without sheltering himself under the priviledge of Parliament tho for-words deliver'd in Debate or availing himself of the Dignity of the Peerage.\nWhy did not Mr. Fullerton take notice of it earlier? it displayed an inequality in Mr. Fullertoons pulse that shew'd his Constitution in its true Light.\nHere follows Mr. Fullertoons Challenge than which no Language can be more Coarse illiberal or un-Military.\nThe CARD.\nMy Lord,\nI have enclosed for Your Lordships perusal not only what I advanced in Yesterday's Debate, but also what I further intended to have urged (had the House permitted me to proceed) in reply to your Lordships attack upon my Appointment, and Character, which I deem—UNPROVOKED—DEFAMATORY—and COWARDLY.—I expect satisfaction, your Lordship will therefore Arrange the needfull as to time place &c. I am my Lord &c. &c.\nFULLERTOON.\n\nThe Earl gave him the immediate meeting in order to decide this imaginary point of Caledonian Honor.\nHere follows an authentic account of what Passed in Hyde Park when Lord Shelburne and Mr. Fullertoon met and fought.\n\"Lord Shelburne with Lord Fred. Cavendish for his Second, and Mr. Fullerton with Lord Balcarras for his Second, met at half past five in Hyde Park on the 22d March 1780, Lord Balcarras and Lord Fred. Cavendish proposed that both parties should obey the Seconds, Pistols were fixt on as the proper weapons; when they came to their Stations Lord Shelburne told them his Pistols were already Loaded, and offered to Draw them, which was rejected by Lord Balcarras and Mr. Fullertoon; Lord Balcarras Loaded the Pistols of Mr. Fullerton and the Seconds having agreed that 12 Paces was a sufficient distance. The parties took their Ground accordingly.\nLord Shelburne declined to Fire first, as He came to give Mr. Fullertoon the Fire—Mr. F— was then ordered by the Seconds to Fire—He Fired—and Missed—Lord Shelburne immediatly returned it, and Missed; Mr. F— Fired his second Pistol, and hit Lord S—in the right Groin, upon which every body ran up—the Seconds wished to interpose, Lord F. Cavendish offered to take the Pistol from his Friend Lord Shelburne, but his Lordship nobly refused to deliver it up, saying the Business is not finished, for I have not fired that Pistol—Mr. F— returned immediatly to his Distance, and desired his Lordship to Fire again—Lord Shelburne said \"Sure sir you don't think I woul'd fire my Pistol at you? and instantly Discharged it in the Air; the Parties and their Friends got together—Lord Balcarras asked Lord Shelburne if he had any difficulty in declaring he meant nothing Personal to Mr. Fullertoon.—Lord Shelburne answered \"it has now taken another Course? therefore this is not a time for such Explanations—Lord Shelburne then continued addressing himself to Mr. Fullerton.—\"Altho I am \"wounded I am still able to go on, if you feel any \"resentment, but I will hot recant a word ex-\"presed by me in the House on the occasion \"which brought us here.\nTo be continued.\n\nMr. HICKY.\nVICTRIX PROVINCIA PLORAT.\nYOUR animated Paper gives such general Satisfaction, that I make no doubt you'll render as important services to your Country, by continuing your public spirited labors, as the immortal Protector of England, or the Hero of Plassey; if this degenerate race, should fatally neglect your well meant Endeavours to serve them; you may then tell them: Wisdom crieth in the Streets; Because I have called on you; I have stretched out my hand, and no Man regarded. But ye have set at naught all my Counsels, and would none of my reproof. I also will laugh at your Calamity, and mock when your fear cometh,—For my part, I promise you; that if a faint description of the Country and People of Japan, be in the least accepteble to your, or any of your Readers; I shal think my labour well bestowed, in transcribing my Journal for you which I now resume where I last finished.\n\nMy Guide conducted me through several Streets, when a Building near the imperial Palace, attracted my notice: he informed me, that it belonged to an upstart Mandarine, born in a remote Province whose birth, and Connections, were too obscure to be known, at that distance of time, and place; but whose Ignorance, and self sufficiency, strongly announced the Meanness of his Parentage; and the Shallowness of his Understanding, to see that fat headed Emblem of Midas, (says he) at a feast dissecting a Turkey or in his Office ostentatiously directing his Clerks, you wou'd suppose him to be a man of some Understanding, but for that, you must look to his clumsy pedestals, and not to his Upper works, notwithstanding all which accidental, and natural Impediments; which at home, would have rivetted him to the Plow tail, or Porters knot; time, and Chance, which happeneth to all Men sent him to this City, where of late Years folly has been worship'd; and Merit scorned; this filius terræ has made shifts, to fatten here and live comfortably.\nHaving a great desire to see the Palace, my Guide readily introduced me; It happened luckily to be a Public day, where we had an opportunity of seeing the Groupe that pay their daily devotions, at this Temple of favour, their Royal Highnesses the Emperor, and Empress, were at the upper End of a great Hall, the Emperor was in a plain Suit, after the Fashion of his Country, without any of the gaudy trappings of Royalty, but the Empress was stuck up, with all the costly Apendages, of Eastern Luxury, however tho' their several histories are somewhat singular, my Guide very properly told me, that he would reserve the Narrative for another Opportunity; their rank, and situation, placing them so far above others, marked every Action of their Lives so strongly, that mixing them with others, would be highly derogatory to their Characters.\nHe proceeded to tell me, that in the Crowd were many, who had experienced the strangest, and most unexpected, turns of Fortune, some raised to stations of Rank, and Eminence, from the Dregs of the People; Persons—originally doomed to the vilest Offices, of the Kitchen, Stable, and Privies, by all the dirty Arts, of Plots, Contrivances, mean Adularion, and slavish Condescentions, waded through all the Mire, of Court Sycophantism; to their present Preferments. Observe (says he) that Genius in a Military Uniform who seems so much to engage the Emperors Attention, who is fond to be thought (like many other weak Princes) a Warrior as well as a Statesman, but the mischief is he knows very little of either, his early Education (like most of the Eastern Potentates,) being too confined and his Intellects, not yet expanded, or ripe enough, for such elevated Attainments; but this martial Favorite, whose military Abilities would not procurhim an Halbert, in the Prussian Service, has acquired a little of the talking part of the bu-\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-04-14/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/18GHdM76tUazggcYGwLIlP8t61HSfqaeJ/view", "text": "business by reading a few incoherent Manuscripts, of a Japanese General, of some repute, long since deceased; whom he served for some years, in the honourable Station, of a fighting Valet; yet this Worthy, is entrusted with the Care of a Province, and a considerable body of Men.\nYou see said he another strutting Self sufficient Wight, at the Emperors right hand, he was some Years at a Mandarin's College in China; and though dullness, and want of Capacity always opposed his rise above the lowest Seats of the School, yet amongst this unletter'd Crew, he passes for a Person of some talents; tis true, that few Beings of so mean a birth, and ordinary a Genius; have had the honor of doing more Mischief to Japan, than He: what an Encouragement it is to Vice? to be armed, both with the Power, and Will to do Evil: It reminds me of Men, who spend their lives in the most detestable Actions, and Designs, with the hatred, and Contempt, of Mankind against them; whose odious qualities, rival each other, for perfection; Avarice, Brutality, Faction, Pride, Malice, Treachery, Noise, Impudence, Dullness, Ignorance, Vanity, and Revenge, contending in their Minds. Hic niger est, hunc tu, Romane, caveto\nBATAVUS.\n\nExtract of News by the Brig Lively Capt. Thos Forest which left Falmouth the 1st Nov. last, and arived at Anjengo 26th Feb. with Packets for the Admiral, and the Presidencies.\nTHE 5 outward bound India-men, Godfrey, Hillsborough, Mount Stuart, Royal George, Gatton, together with 52 West India-men were taken off Maderia in August last by the combined Fleets of France and Spain and carried into Cadiz.\nThe Capture of Charles Town is confirmed, and Lord Cornwallis has defeated the American Amy under General Gates. General Washington had resigned his Command, and the submission of the Americans was soon expected.\nSixty of the Rioters had been executed in London, and Lord George Gorden was still in the Tower.\nAdmiral Rodney has had a second engagement with the French Squadron under Mons. de Guichon, and has taken four of his largest Ships and greatly damaged several of the others.\nBy Letters from Anjengo of the 18th Feb.\nWe learn that the Resolution Indiaman which left Bombay in Oct. laden with Cotten and Madeira Wine was in at Point de Galle the end of Jan'y having attempted without effect to get round Ceylon so early, She put back to point de Galle to fill up her Water. The Cartier Watson from China was chased in there by the Soloman Privateer and remained till the Sea Horse Frigate and Resolution Mercer appeared in sight in their way from Madras to Bombay when the Cartier joined them; they have since passed Anjengo, and all the other Ships from Bombay to China have also passed that Port.---- The Snows Triumph and Jordan Buse from this place to Bombay were safe at Cochin.---- The Coventry Frigate in working out of Bombay Harbour struck on a Rock and has lost her masts and is otherwise much damaged.\n\nExtract of a Letter from the Coast.\nFort St. George 20th March 1781.\nTHIS Coast is quite Clear as well of Privateers as of the French Fleet, which is gone to the Mauritious, being disapointed in Rice and other Succour and Provision Expected.\nHyder Ally has set fire to Nagore, and burnt a Great Stock of Provisions, belonging to the English. He does nothing at present but lay waste, and destroy the unhapppy Country--for He is afraid to meet Coote, altno He insulted the Scotch General, it appears He knew the Men he had to deal with, and it is evident that had the least Courage, Honesty, or Vigilance, been display'd, the CARNATIC might hav been saved from Ravage; the City of ARCOT and the CARNATIC have been shamefully lost by the same confused blunders and pusillanimity of\n\nthe SCOTCH Junto, who Rule every thing on the Coast as well as every where else in India Monolopolize every post of Profit, and have brought the Companys affairs into greater disgrace than ever was known in the memory of Man.---- How can Gen. MONRO reconcile to his Conscience the taking a Diamond Star worth a LACK from the Nabob of Arcot and afterward losing his Capital for him, and exposing his whole Dominion to the Ravages of a most barbarous and Bloody Enemy---- altho the SCOTCH General had a larger Army of Europeans and more Artillery thau ever was collected on the Coast in the time of General Lawrence.\nBut where SCOTCHMEN Rule, nothing is to be expected but Jobbs and RAPACIOUSNESS.-- The India Company will shortly feel this, in its full force.-- The Change is already to manifest on the Coast.-- Mackay--Stuart, Broadie --Monro--Mac'Leod--Mac'Lellan-- these are the only Names your Ear is now Grated with in the Management of the English East India Company.\n\nExtract of a Letter Dated Ingeram 25th March 1781.\nLETTERS from Madras mention that 500 Men of Hyders Horse have Deserted, and joined the English Army, under the Command of the Honourable General Sir Eyre Coote, and that Hyder dreads nothing so much as an Engagement with Sir Eyre Coote, and that he has retreated several times when the General attempted to bring him to an Engagement. There is no doubt but he will soon be driven intirely out of the Carnatic, and siege laid to his Capital, by the united Armies under Gen. Sir Eyre Coote, Godderd, and Col. Steward, late Pearcc's which are now proceeding to join and direct there whole Force to the reduction of Hyders power.\n\nC A L C U T T A.\nMr. HICKY.\nI heard long since of your Friend Peter Nimmock's Political Death, does not the last India Gazette announce his Political Resurrection? I wish it could as well prove his reformation, Ah Peter, Peter! thou art a sad--I mean a mad Dog; surely the Devil's got into the fellow I always thought him a sluggish Drowzey Lump, but now find he is awake, his brains must be in a sirment, was there ever seen such another Farrago as was dished up for the Public last Saturday, doe's he suppose our pallate's as depraved, and devoid of relish as his own; this maudlin production of his, puts me in mind of reading cross the Columns; sometimes introduced into a Newspaper; --by hand bills and State minutes nail'd up, do's he mean Dr. Rocks; or Flugers? what worm-eaten Vocabulary has he been lately thumbing over, for Mechanical Beaux Esprits Miscelany of Idea Labrinth of Language, perplexity in Politics, and other tooth breaking expressions? which he jumbles and throws together with as careless an air as a traveling Crispin doe's his Awls and Ends, into his dirty Budget; doe's he think that such mawkish stuff cau make us laugh; I am very serious. And his Catalogue---- Train Oil, Lock's Works, Fire-arms, Red herrings, a Kitch-en Poker; surely this seems an Extract from the Lonely walls of a Cell in Bedlam; scrawled in Large black Characters, with the blunt end of a burnt Stick; by mad Tom: And then his retrogade Rhetoric, from the flowing Cadence, to the graduating Climax, in truth placeing the Cart before the Horse. Again the brilliant black-puding, Nebuchadnezzar's Image, surely! the words of Scripture apply to him; and they say he hath a devil. Pray who is Miss W--- doe's the Block-head mean Wanton,--Willing,--Wicked, or what doe's he insinuate by his great W--? Again \"Puff in the Farce\" I suppose he meant to substitute a tin lieu of the two final letters of the latter word--Then his bill of Fare; why did-- the fellow board in Field Lane, or Broad St. Giles's but I fancy he must have had, the Honourable employment of Deputy Purveyor\n\nto his Majesty's Wild-beasts in the [ILL] or he never could have thought of [ILL] OLIO as larded PEASE SOUP Cold [ILL] stale Game sodden Fowls sprouting wa[ILL] tatoes,-- such a Mess! I shou'd proc[ILL] the nasty fellow already makes me [ILL] must for the present leave him stee[ILL] his own dirty driping.\nAnti Nimm[ILL]\n\nMr. HICKY\nAS no instance of Generosity an[d] Gratitude should pass unnoticed, [especi]ally in days when those virtues are [so] rare and infrequent, I think it barely [Justice] to mention through the Channel [of] your useful Paper, a very noble and rem[arkable] one which lately occured in this Sett[lement] Mr. Archibald Sealer one of the Har[ILL] of the North, who has for these fort[y] years past, been the sport of Dame Fortun[e] and combated with adversity, and the [ILL] sant Rubs of Life, in almost every [Quarter] of the Globe; was at lenth by the [ILL] ons Appointment of a Friend to an [Office] of importance and Trust, transported [to] this once Flourishing Capital of Bengal [ILL] which Period the Dawn of his Succe[ss] began. To him the Enjoyment of an [unclou]ded Sun for these six Years past, [ILL] the opportunity of returning to his [native] Country with an easy Fortune; wh[ich] he might have passed the Eve of his Day[s] contented and Happy; But a heart over[flowing] with Gratitude to his Patron, has giv[en] way to every selfish consideration; and [he] has lately made a Settlement of one L[ack] of Rupees on Poelbundy's Children; wh[ich] circumstance I am sure must give [ILL] Pleasure to the People of Bengal w[ho] owe so many obligations to the worthy a[nd] disinterested Father, for his unbiassed, [ILL] steady, and independant conduct in [ILL] out impartial Justice and opposing a[ll] arbitrary and Tyrannical A--------n. [ILL] laudable Sacrifice of private Emolum[ent] to the public Interest, must for ever ende[ar] him to all honest Britons as well as tran[smit] his illustrious Name to Posterity in this C[ountry] I may well call him with the Poe[t] [ILL] rum et venerabile Nomen et nostro qu[ILL] devit Urbi.---- His ready Sanction [and] Support of the late very legal popul[ar] and much admired Bye Law have been [one] of the Means of our respiring a more S[alutary] Atmosphere, tho' I must acknowled[ge] the Town is to pay very handsomely f[or] the Improvement, not unlike the traveling [ILL] nomist, who was obliged to pay four [ILL] for a Rabbit and twelve Shillin[gs] for Sauce.\nPHILANTHROP[IST]\n\nMr. Hicky,\nUNDERSTANDING that the Government have given Mr. [ILL] Princep an exclusive Patent, for co[in]ing Copper Pice to a very consid[erable] amount, and that in consequence [ILL] bove Specie is shortly to be issued, [ILL] induced thus early to intrude my O[pinion] on on the Public regarding the [ILL] and evil consequences, which are [ILL] ly to arise from such an Indulg[ence] if the sum is limited to one Lack [ILL] pees, the Copper good and not de[ILL] so that a Quantity of it may at any [time] be disposed of at a reasonable Disc[ount] for Coinage Expences, the Peop[le] in general must experience the conv[eni]ence and advantage of it; But [on] the contrary there is no Limit[ation] and a larger sum should be in c[ircu]lation, and that not kept up [to] a just and proper Standard, I shall [main]tain and prove if necessary, by [unans]swerable Arguments, that it w[ill] be attended with very dangerous a[nd] [ILL] ferious Consequences, hasten and [ILL]\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-04-14/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/18GHdM76tUazggcYGwLIlP8t61HSfqaeJ/view", "text": "plete the total Ruin of an expiring Trade, and be the Means of draining the Country of its Silver Currency, which has for these few Years past been too sensibly affected to require an additional shock. However as soon as I can procure some of the Pice, I will have them very accurately assayed, and should there be any Imposition, I promise to hold the Author of it up to Public view, and expose the Fraud to my Country-men as well as the Natives of Bengal, in the most striking Colors,\nANTI WOOD.\n\nWe hear the Pawn-brokers Shop a New Establishment lately set on foot in Calcutta, an (obvious proof of the THRIVING success of G——t and THE TIMES) is under the immediate joint PATRONAGE of Mess. Dy—s—s and K—n—r Two most Holy and Reveren'd Apostles.\n\nTo the PUBLIC.\nON Thursday morning the 5th Inst. between the hours of 2 and 3 o'Clock a Moor-man in the Character of a Harcarah was discovered walking in the Compound of Mr. Hicky's House. with his Shoes in one hand and a Stick in the other, calling Mr. Hicky's Door-van, and informed the said Door-van that his Master wanted him, and that his said Master Mr. Hicky was then in the Lane behind the House, near to the Door of Mr Weston and the Door-van being Confident, that the fellow told a lie, he sent one of his fellow Servants up Stairs to look for his Master, the Man soon returned and informed the Door-van that his Master was at home, in Bed, and a sleep, the assassin on this seem'd confused and made his Escape towards the back Gate, which Mr. Hickys Servants found broke open, with two Europeans forceing it, but it still being Confined by a Large Rope, one of the said Europeans cut the Rope with his Hanger and then rescued the Moor-man out of the hands of Mr. Hickys Servants who had made an attempt to secure him, the Europeans then renew'd their request by desiring the Door-van to come out in the Lane, that his Master was there, and wanted him. This noise awoke Mr. Hicky who opened his bed-room Window and ask'd his Servants the cause of so much noise. The moment the assassins heard the Voice of Mr. Hicky they fled.\nMr. HICKY then ordered his Servants all up, and interrogated them relative, to the above circumstance his Servants then informed him, that two strange Sarcars, came that Day, into the yard, and took a survey of the back Gate,—And that one of Mr. HICKY's Servants did see two Europeans, each with a Hanger in his hand the Evening before between the hours of five and six o'Clock standing in the Radda Baazar near the Door of a noted Public house, kept by a Foreigner, one Fredrick Charles, a Man occasionally employed by Mr. Messink in menial Offices about the Play House.\nMr. Hicky begs leave to make the following remarks. That he is clearly of opinion that those horrid Assassins wanted to dispatch him whilst he lay a sleep, as a Door-van is well known to be the alarm of the House to prevent which, the Villians wanted to carry him off,— and their precipitate flight the moment they heard Mr. Hicky's Voice puts it past a Doubt.\n\nReflections in Consequence of the late attempt made to Assassinate the Printer of the Original Bengal Gazette.\nMR. HICKY verily believes that fate, decreed that he should come out to India to be a Scourge to Tyranical Villians, and upstart Schemers, and Embezelers of the Company's property, Stainers of the British flag and disgracers of the English Name. And notwithstanding the repeated attempts which have been made for his destruction, Mr. HICKY is determined to go on and persevere with redoubled Confidence in his Plan, unawed by the frowns of arbitrary Tyrants in power (Men who wou'd sell their souls as well as the C——ys intrest for Rupees) Unbiassed by the means of low oppressive Measures which have been used (and by Men who ought to have been ashamed of such Conduct) to defeat and ruin him in his lawful Occupation.\nWhatever future attempts may be made upon his Life by seulking Cowards, affraid of the Justness of Mr. HICKY's lash.—He is resolved to defend his Person in those attacks until every Muscle and Sinew in his Body fails him, and shou'd he be doom'd to fall a Victim to satiate the Mallic of unprincipled Plunderers in power, who tremble least their dark and Villainous Conduct in this remote part of the Globe should be brought into open day light and exposed in its true Colours to their abused and Injured Employers, Mr. Hicky will fall contentedly, considering himself as a Martyr in Support of the property of his Countrymen, and in the support of the LIBERTY OF THE PRESS, the birth right of every ENGLISHMAN tho' not of Venal Scotchmen and Slaves.\nSecure in honesty and integrity, and conscious of no Guile, Mr. HICKY asks no favours of the GREAT, and secure and happy in earning of his Bread by the sweat of his brow he Laughs at their impotence, and promises the delinquents ample retaliation through the Channel of his Press; That he has got upwards of 1500 weight of exceeding good Letter, every one of which he is determined to make speake such a Language as will harrow up the Soul of every secret plotting Villain in this part of the Globe.\nMr. HICKY considers the Liberty of the Press, to be essential to the very existence of an Englishman, and a free G——t. The Subject should have full Liberty to declare his principles, and opinions, and every act which tends to coerce that Liberty is Tyrannical and injurious to the COMMUNITY.—The Press is the Medium through which opinions are discriminated amongst the People, (Vox Populi, Vox Dei) the voice of the People is the voice of GOD.—It is the constitutional Censor and controller of Princes, the accuser of bad Ministers; and the most efficacious Machine to protect and shield the Subject from Tyranny and Despotism.\nThe Liberty of the Press is of such infinite consequence, that if the constitution was overturned, and the people involved in an abject State of Slavery, a Man of Spirit with a FREE PRESS might soon restore the one, and redeem the other, and without it the bravest People on Earth, cannot long preserve their rights and Liberties.\n\nMr. HICKY presents his respectful Complements to his numerous and worthy Correspondents, and other Gentlemen of Genius and independant spirit, in this Settlement, and begs they will receive his unfeigned, and grateful acknowledgments for all past favors; And assures them that he will as a faithful servant to the Public, at all times receive with pleasure, their thoughts on any subject tending to the Public good on which they may think Proper to bestow a small portion of their time. And as he still remains determined to avoid inserting any such Matter as may in the least tend to injure the domestic Happiness of any worthy individual, or publishing any thing which may not be fully Justified by the laws of his Country.—so he is determined (unaw'd by any oppressive, Lawless or petty Bashaw) to persevere in applauding Virtue, defending Innocence, detecting vice, and exposing to public View, Veneality, Selfishness and Corruption.\n\nAcknowledgments to Correspondents.\nAN Answer to Caladonius will be given in the next North Briton No. 3 as it will make a Subject for that occasion.\n\nMr. HICKY has wrote his answer to Mr. Messink, but is obliged to post-pone it until next week, to make room for more interesting matter of greater utility to the Public.\nMr. HICKY some Months ago in a private Letter informed Mr. Messink that his wise plans and apologies would bring mountains on himself and associates, and was in hopes that Mr. Messink had taken the Friendly hint, but as he has wantonly, sapp'd the foundation which has long suspended those Mountains, he must expect they will soon fall, they will not stand longer than the hour of ten o'Clock next Saturday, at which time he and his Pious Coleague will find themselves in a situation not the most pleasing.\n\nTo the PUBLIC.\nTHE great demand for the Original Bengal Gazette has induced Mr. Hicky to Publish them in Volumes, which are now to be had bound or unbound at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar.\n\nNow in the Press and speedily will be Published\nBy J. A. HICKY at his printing Office\nTHE New Bye-Law properly discussed, defined and dissected, Paragraph by Paragraph, fully Explained by the clearest comments taken from the highest Legal and constitutional Authorities, adapted to the meanest Capacity. Which will prove a very necessary Pocket Manual, not only for this, but succeeding Generations? to shew how carefull our Wise Ancestors have been to protect us, our Lives, Liberties, and Properties.\n\nTo be LETT.\nAN Upper-roomed House with a Garden of About three Bigahs of Ground situated in the Bow Baazar lately occupied by Captain Hicks. For Further Particulars enquire of Mr. John Evelyn.\n\nCalcutta 14th April 1781.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-04-14/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/18GHdM76tUazggcYGwLIlP8t61HSfqaeJ/view", "text": "POET's CORNER.\n\nDEAR little smiling God of Love\nLeave, leave thy Starry throne above\nTo Calcutt's Town haste wing thy way\nOn my dear maid attend I pray\n\nOn sweet Miss T—g, lovely name,\nThe ador'd object of my flame.\nThen gently whisper in her Ear,\nHow much I love, how much revere,\n\nTell her, tho' absent from her sight\nI think on her each day, each night\nUse all your power, my fears dispel\nSuccess attend you prays—\n\nOn seeing Mr.******* take Miss*******'s Pettycoat for his pillow, to nap after dinner.\n\nTO talk of Raptures, Critics most will tell\nThe Ladies Charms all other far excell;\nThe brightest spark, around it's lustres shews,\nYet virgin sweets, how far exceed the Rose?\nThe Magnet to cold Iron gives it's power,\nThen why not fair ones, to the garbs they wore?\nThe sleepy Sylphs oppress'd with watchfull care,\nImmers'd in Joys, oft sink, and rest them there.\nTill thrown aside, enraptured youths surprize,\nAnd seize the Garment-precious-darling-prize,\nFirst kiss, then press, and fold with greatest care,\nA downy Pillow, next below its Fair.\nBut cease fond Muse, nor dare the rest disclose\nLet's guess th' extatic Bliss of such Repose.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any demands on the Estate of the late Lt. Colonel Upton, are desired to send in their demands, and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay their respective debts, to John Murray Esq; Executor of the said Estate, on or before the first of April next.\n\nTo be LETT.\nA House in the Loll Baazar belonging to Mr. Henry Grant, For further particulars please to apply to the proprietor.\n\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar, opposite Mr Guthries is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, one Rupee four Ans. per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee 8 An's. retail. Fine Old Rum at 2 Rupees per Gallon., fine double, and treble refined Loaf Sugar, Manufactured at Sooksagur, and equal to any made in Europe Calculated to answer the end of sweetning, without, depriving the Tea of its Flavor, Sugar of this excellent and agreeable quality has been long wished for in this part of the World.\nThe very finest transparent Sugar Candy at 30 Rupees per Maund. Patna piece Goods, raw Silks &c. and a variety of other articles. All Gentlemen favouring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfaction.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nBY Mr. J. Andrews at the Library some exceeding good Claret Imported by the last Dutch Ship, at a very reasonable price or by A, Bernard who lives in the house formerly occupied by Dr. Hamilton, next to G. Levius's Esq.\n\nTURNBULL, MAC' INTYRE, and DAWLEY.\nBEG Leave respectfully to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta, that their Investment of China Goods imported in the Rumbold, is now exposed to sale for ready Money, and upon the most reasonable terms, at the House formerly Occupied by Mr. Slight, near the Court House.\n\nWHEREAS.\nMR. FRANCIS BARABY Gunner of the Southampton Indiaman, Captain Lennox, did bring from England to this Settlement two years ago, a Box containing Pictures, directed for Mr. John Mac' Intyre at Canton in China. As it never came to hand, it is supposed that he left it with some Person, who thro' hurry of business or some other cause have forgot to forward it to China. This is therefore to give Notice, that whoever will bring, send. or give Intelligence where the said Box is to be found, to Mr. P. Mac' Intyre next the Court house, shall be handsomly rewarded for their Trouble.\n\nTHIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE\nTHAT on the 30 day of April next will be sold on the Premises, by Public Auction, and to the highest Bidder, all that Capital upper-roomed Messuage situated in the Kusaulee Baazar, late in the Occupation of John Evelyn Esq. The House contains 5 Rooms, 2 Halls and a Verando above stairs with good lower apartments and uncommonly good Out-houses, Stabling, Coach-house &c. besides a row of Brick Boutique shops which terminates the Premises to the Eastward, the whole standing on One Begah and 17 Cottahs of Ground. The above Premises belong to the Estate of the late Tho's Kirkman Esq. deceased and stand Mortgaged for 18,000 C. Rs. and Interest from the 25th Nov. 1778. The Person who shall be the highest Bidder at the Sale must sign to an agreement evincing the Purchase, and must be at the expence of and procure his own Conveyances, and must Pay the Purchase Money on or before the 1st Day of June following. On which Payment being made, the Premises will be delivered up to him.\nThe premises may be veiwed and the Title Deeds seen, by applying to Mr. Fred. Wilson the Administrator.\n\nTo The PUBLIC,\nALL Persons having Demands upon the Estate of the late Tho's Kirkman Esq. deceased, are requested to send an Account thereof to Mr. Fred. Wilson Administrator on or before the 1st Day of May next ensuing; and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay in their respective Debts to Mr. Wilson as speedily as possible.\n\nALL PERSONS,\nWHO have any demands on the Estate of Mr. William Justice deceased, are requested to send an account of them to Mr. James Miller one of the Executors. And all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to discharge their respective Debts, without delay.\n\nTo The PUBLIC.\nALL Persons who have any Demands on the Estate of the late Lieut. James Patterson are desired to send in their Demands. And all Persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to pay their respective Debts to Mr. David Cuming Administrator to the said Estate, on or before the 1st day of May next.\n\nTo Be LETT.\nA Lower-room'd House within a large Compound and proper out Offices near the Council Chamber. For particulars enquire at the PRINTING OFFICE. March 30th, 1781.\n\nMess's HUGGINS and O'DONNELL.\nBEG Leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement that they have purchased the greater Part of Capt. Scot's and the whole of Capt. Gammage's Europe Cargoes, which are now exposed for Sale, at their New-Ware-house.\n\nJUST PUBLISHED.\nBY AUTHORITY.\nAND to be Sold at the Library, the Late Bye Law, either Bound or in Sheets.\n\nJOHN ADIE\nLately Arrived from Europe.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement, that he has set up the Business of a Working Jeweller in General, at No. 148 China Baazar near Mr. Tolfray's. He is thoroughly acquainted with setting all kind of Diamonds Pearls &c. and flatters himself that his performance will meet with the approbation of those who are pleas'd to favour him with their Commands.,\nN. B. Hair plaited in the neatest manner.\n\nTo Be SOLD.\nBY Mr. Fivey at his Shop in the Rada Baazar the following Articles Imported by the Ship Neptune.\nSweet Oil in Bottles, Vinegar in do. Mustard, Pickles in Qr. Case's or Bottles, Olives in ditto do. Rasberry and Cherry Brandy in Pint Bottles, Fronteniac, Europe bottled Porter, Hams, Rusia Dear Tongues, Old Danish Claret, Knives Cases Compleat with Spoons &c. Gentlemens Tool Chests, Ink Stands, Glober Salts, Camp Kettles, and a Variety of China, Madras, and other Goods.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nHAVING any Claims, or demands on the Estate of Capt. George Davies, of Artillery, on the Madrass Establishment, lately deceased; are desired forthwith to send an account thereof to Doctor Chas. Allen. at Fort William, sole Executor of the said Capt. Geo. Davies, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are requested immediately to pay the same.\nFort William April the 14th 1781.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First: and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-04-21", "date": "1781-04-21", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-04-21/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BPGyHB4JQd9kw0mwBXYDMCnTVL6vOsde/view", "text": "H I C K Y ' s\nB E N G A L G A Z E T T E;\nO R T H E O R I G I N A L\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\n65 From Saturday April 14th to Saturday April 21st. 1781. No. XIII\n\nContinued from our last.\n\nMR. Fullertoon said he was incapable of further Sentiments of Resentment after what had passed. \"beside He added as your \"Lordship has received a Dange\"rous wound, and has Fired your Pistol in the \"air it is impossible for me to go on\" Lord Balcarras and Lord Cavendish immediately declared that the Parties had behaved as Men of Honour &c.\n\nThe City of London feeling for the Insult that had been thus offer'd to a Peer of the Realm, for declaring his Sentiments agreeable to the free usage of Parliament, and upon a measure as grossly partial and insulting to the English name and nation, as it was detrimental to the Policy and Dignity of the State. The City thought proper to send his Lordship a public address of Condolance, expressive at the same time of the perfect and intire approbation of the Lord Mayor Aldermen and Common Council publickly assembled in the Chamber of London in words as follow.\n\nMy Lord,\n\"The Lord Mayor Alderman and Com\"mon Council of the City of London, \"take the earliest opportunity of their \"Meeting to Congratulate your Lordship \"on your Recovery.\" In the present complement, the City of London only join with the Public at large in expressing their Anxiety for the preservation of a most valuable Life, endanger'd in consequence of a Parliamentary exertion of PUBLIC VIRTUE.\nSigned. RIX.\n\nThe said Letter was ordered to be fairly transcribed and signed by the Town Clerk, and delivered to the Earl of Shelburne by the Rememberancer, to which his Lordship returned the following Answer.\n\n(C O P Y).\nBerkley square 28 March 1780.\n\nS I R,\nI am truly sensible of the obliging and affecting Terms in which the Committee of Common Council have directed you to make so early an enquiery after my health, I can only answer their Goodness by assuring them that MY LIFE has always been, and always shall be devoted to the PUBLIC, and my best and warmest services ever at the Command of the CITY OF LONDON.\nI have the Honor to be\n&c. &c.\nShelburne.\n\nAs the Earl of Pembroke, and the Marquis of Caermarthen and many of the English Nobility, and antient Whigg families who placed his Majesties Family on the Throne, have been insulted and disgraced to gratify the insatiable malice of such selfish Men as Lord Bute, Earl Mansfield Mr. Wedderbourn, formerly a Writer of the Signet now in mockery of Decency made an English Peer. I say to gratify these Men, and make way for a NEEDY CREW of Caledonian Locusts have the first and most honourable, worthy and dignified Characters among the Antient ENGLISH Nobility been degraded and displaced, and every Man of Principle and Independant feelings who had the spirit to speak his Sentiments on such measures, and such Characters has had a Dagger or a Pistol level'd at his Heart.\nWitness Lord Shelburne.\nMr. Fox.\nMr Burke.\n\nSome vagrant hireling SCOTT has always been ready, and an assination War seems to be already commenced, the SCOTCH occupy all Offices and begin to swarm in the House of Commons were nothing but IMPUDENCE, and the most barefaced adulation to the Minister of the Day, procures them seats, no matter whether that minister be the Devil, if He has but the Distribution of the Loaves, the SCOTCH follow him like hungry Hounds Second all his Motions cry him up as a Demy God; only read the WRETCHED Orations of Mr. Dundas Mr. Adam, Mr. Wedderburne and all the whole Clan of Scottish Tools, and mark the venal Hypocricy and slavish adulation that accompanies every period. It shoul'd be the business as much as it is the Duty of every Plain Honest Manly Englishman to develop the true Characters of these Inimical Sycophants, to shew wherein their real merit Consists and what a sett of WRETCHED RULERS they shew themselves when they become to use a term of the immortal English Shakespear \"Dressed in \"little brief Authority-- they play such tricks be\"fore High Heaven as make the Angels Weep.\n\nThe writer of these Comments knows them well--and tho' there are among them some few worthy liberal and disinterested Men-- The National Characteristick of the whole People is that of Deceit - low Cunning-- extream Selfishness-- uncontroulable Assurance-- an aversion to liberal Arts, and liberal Maxims, replete with Envy, and fixt and rooted Detestation of the ENGLISH Name, and Nation, whom they only meanly flatter, to PILLAGE; the extream poverty and desolation of their own Country not admitting even of the means of bare existance, they come in Shoals like Herrings and eat up the fatt of the Land \"pushing us from our Stools\" as Macbeth says, and impudently Usurping the Bread and Natural Birth-rights of the plain Honest Generous and unsuspicious ENGLISH.\nNew North Briton, No. 2,\n\nINGERAM 1st. APRIL 1781.\nYESTERDAY arrived Letters from the Ship Copenhagen, Capt. Kroger. at Anchor in Tranquebar Roads. The Letter bears date 21 March and mentions that Hyders Troops were come within 2 Miles of Tranquebar (the Danish Factory). Hyder sent his General to the Danish Fort who had first a long conference with Mr. La Baume, and afterwards with the Government, He demanded in very Haughty terms 2 Lacks of Rupees. but as he could not obtain so large a Sum, he was contented to take 20,000. Rupees--Demanding at the same time, that Capt. Mac'Intosh, the ENGLISH Resident should be delivered up--but he escaped by going on board a Ship in the Roads for Madras. Hyders General expressly forbid their giving the least protection to ENGLISH Families if they expected to avoid Hyder Ally's Resentment. Hyder then proceeded to Nagapatnam, and in his way burnt and destroyed several Danish Villages. Capt. Kroger sail'd for Europe from that Coast with this bad News the 18th March, and Capt. Lodberge was to sail the next Day.\n\nLetters which arrived this Morning from the Southward, mention as fact that Hyder has taken, and Plunder'd Tranquebar, and meant to serve the Dutch Factory's the same.\n\nA Pacquet from Europe arrived at Anjengo the 20 March which left England so late as 1st November.\n\nPeace likely to take place speedily with America. Some of the Congress in London to settle Matters on the spott. But a most bloody War was raging in all Quarters with the House of Bourbon.\n\nColonel Pearse's Detachment was arrived safe at Vizagapatam in great want of Colies and Hooker Badahs. The Command taken from Pearse, and given to the Scotch, General Stuart, in Compliment to Mr. Hastings.\n\nOn board the 5 Indiamen taken were 600 Recruits--150 Cadets and other Military Officers several Young Ladies, many Writers, and a great quantity of Military Stores and many important Dispatches both Public and Private.\n\nA Noble Constrast to that Surprizing Naval Commander Sir EDWARD DURBAR, B. K. &c. &c.\nIN the reign of Queen Ann, CAPTAIN HARDY, who Commanded a vessel in the Bay of Lagos, having received advice that the Spanish Galleons were arrived at Vigo, escorted by seventeen Men of War, set sail immediately, WITHOUT ORDERS, to carry the advice to Admiral Sir George Roak, who making advantage of it, TOOK THE GALLEONS after having destroyed and dispersed the escort; after Victory had declared in his favor the Admiral ordered Captain Hardy on bord his Ship. As soon as he came in his presence, he said to him in a severe tone, you have lately done an important service to the Queen your diligence has added to the Glory and riches of your Country, but at the same time you are to be blamed. Do not you know that you endangered your life by quitting your post without Orders. He replied \"The Captain who has any regard \"for HIS LIFE, when the GLORY and INTE\"REST of HIS SOVEREIGN obliges him to sacri\"fice it, does not deserve to enjoy the post of a \"Captain in her service.\" The Admiral being struck with the intrepidity of this reply. Sent the Captain to carry the news of the victory to the Queen, who KNIGHTED HIM ON THE SPOT and made him a rear Admiral. This Man deserved Knight-hood but the making such a stupid avaricious fellow as Sir Edward Durbar a Knight of the Bath is a burlesque upon that antient Order, and a Mockery of Naval Rewards. His refusing the protection of the British Flagg to the supplications and intreaty's of Lord Pigot, the lawfull Governor\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-04-21/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BPGyHB4JQd9kw0mwBXYDMCnTVL6vOsde/view", "text": "under whose Command he at that time actually was shews the meaness of his Principals and that he wou'd do ANY THING for MONEY.—such is the Man sent out to Protect the Trade and desend these settlements from insult and a pretty account he can give of his atcheiv'ments since he fail'd from spithead.\n\nContinued from No. 12.\nMr. HICKY,\nMY Guide pointing to a slender, grave looking Courtier, that spoke to the last Character (of infernal name) told me that he was generally deemed a Man of a good Disposition, and some benevolence, that the greatest danger he had to fear, is that of being contaminated, by the evil Example of the Person he conversed with; near him stood a female, of a captivating form, whose expressive Countenance declared, the inward virtues of her Mind, this made me curious to know her history; and my Guide informed me, that she is a Native of China, her Father is a Mandarin of great Character, highly esteemed, and of distinguished Abilities, at the Court of Pekin, and that the Ladies personal, and mental Accomplishments prove her worthy of such a Father: My Guide being employed some years at Pekin, as Japanese Interpreter; gave him an opportunity of knowing some of the most distinguished Personages there.\nAs for the various Groupes that composed the Assembly of this Great Hall, (says he) their Eyes may be compared to the Radii of a Circle, whose Center is the Emperor; for let him pass to what corner he likes, all Eyes eagerly pursue him; to catch a Glance from his Highness is deemed a mighty favor, but a Nod or a wink confers the greatest Honor; this Prince being naturally vein, and ambitious; With little discernment, a strong Imagination and weak Judgement: fancies this great attention is only a small tribute due to His transcendent great, and good qualities, of body and mind; as well as Gratitude from those he might have served, whereas if he could read the hearts as easily as the countenances of many, he would find contempt, in lieu of Reverence; treachery for sincerity, Hatred for Adulation, and insatiable Avarice at bottom, to support the vile Superstructure; 'tis true he has a share of those Inquietudes, that torment Royalty; One has the Impudence to apply for a capital Military Command, who never drew his Sword in Anger, and knows no more of a Soldiers Duty than a Country Fagot, who knows nothing of the Field, but to pass in an Officers false Muster; yet such Green Horns have too often succeeded, by the Talisman of Adulation, or other modes equally mean, and Ignoble to the Exclusion of Veterans, whose Abilities, Skill, and Public Services, deserved better treatment, and more Gratitude. Another applies for a lucrative Contract, already satiated more than once, with the spoils of an oppressed, and exhausted People, he recommends himself by the bad use he has made of the Ill gotten Wealth, of which he had formerly defrauded his Country, and which he dissipated by the weakest, and most irregular courses, and often succeeds, by promising the Panders in Power, more considerable shares of his intended Plunder, than an honest Vice Roy could acquire, by Governing a Rich Province twenty Years.\nOthers who by every species of Misgovernment of themselves, become the ductile dupes of every fraud, and who on every occasion rashly tempted fortune, trusting solely to the Chapter of Accidents, without Prudence, design or Abilities, miscarry in every attempt, and undertaking, involving not only their ownselves, but unthinking Acquaintance, in their fall; yet having some slight Recommendations to the Court of Jesso, by a certain degree of Impudence, which makes a good Mask for incapacity and a tolerable knack at lying, they sometimes intrude themselves into offices of trust, and profit, about the Court; to the great detriment of the public Service, and Injury to those, who by their Judgment, Conduct, and Abilities would fill those Places, not only with honor to themselves, but great Saving, and Advantage to the State. He then pointed to a Groupe, whom he told me were received as Novices into a College at Jesso (without Professor or Tutor) to learn those elevated Sciences, that generally qualify Men, for the arduous task of Government: they are received from all Countries if recommended by the most worthless Parasite about the Court, without the least Examination, hence it follows, that the grossest Ignorance is no bar to this species of Admission, I know some amongst them, who in their early days, have been fed upon Roots, bred in Mud Walls, Strangers (in those times) to the Horn-book and obliged to earn their daily food by the low Mechanic Arts of the Loom and Shuttle strut about Jesso, in Silk and Embroidery; and impose themselves, on the vulgar Japanese, for Persons of Consequence; but the more discerning easily distinguish, those Counterfeit awkward Airs, from the polite Carriage, and genteel demeanor, of others in the same Community, who tho' deficient, in most of those Sciences, which are requisite to discharge the duties of important Employments, yet shew that (at least) some pains have been taken, to improve their uncultivated Minds: their Beings are a dead Weight to the State and as great a Plague to themselves for want of some Employment, destined to drawl away, a great part of their lives, in Indolence, Dissipation, and Folly.\nA great number of Projectors, Schemers, Agents, Contractors, Commissioners, Lawyers, and time serving Ecclesiastics; besides a great many Oddities; filled the remaining part of the Hall: of whom in time you shall have a particular Description; together with some Account of the female World at Jesso, the present state of Beauty there, from the Journal of. BATAVUS.\n\nOn Dutch Faith—, Dutch Friendship,—and Dutch alliance at the Hour of trial.\nTHE Mynheers are so enraptured with their new French Alliance, since they have shaken off their Antient Friends and Guardians the English; that they are daily practising the Minuet Artois the Chacone Dauphin, La'Pass Pied and L'Allemand.—Every thing at Chinsura now is a La'Francoise.—The Ladies Caps are a La'D'Estaing, and some of the Gentlemen have adopted the Lame, the Limping Halt which D'Estaing carried away with him (from a Shott he received in his BREECH) in his repulse at Savannah in America.\nWe hear that orders are actually arrived from the States General, that all the faithfull subjects of the United Provinces shall practice Dancing immediately, and shew every partiality to the French and their Customs after the example of their High Mightynesses.\nMons. Belvere and Le'Sieur Soubize have accordingly been applied to, and all the YUFF-ROWS and MYNHERES have order'd Thin Shoes, and in consequence of this New Gallic Edict, must be obliged to wash their Pariot Feet a little more frequently.\nThe Printer has with great difficulty obtained a List of the Cotillion Party which is inserted for the satisfaction of the Inquisitive Politicians that abound in Calcutta.\nThe PARTY.\nMynheer—Sour Krout and Madame Van Brisket Baton—Klooten and Madame Van Arson Goldermaster Gat and Madame Van Twizzle, Adrian Pat Donder and Countess Sopekie.\nMons. Belveres chief difficulty was to get the Gentlemen and Ladies to walk in time—and to prevail with them to put of Thin Shoes and lay aside Black Worsted Stockings.\n\nAccounts from the Southward.\nHYDER has passed the Colroon and is committing Depredations on the Tanjore Country, he Detached Lally with 10,000 men who oblidged the Tranquebarans by threats to give all the money they were possessed off, and obliged them to send away Mac'Intosh, who was Acting there for the Company. He has taken Negore, and pursued our Chief Mr. Huddleston so close, that he left behind him two Brass 12 pounders and 60 Barrels of Powder.\nIt is said that he means to lay the Dutch at Negopatnam under a Contribution and is gone there for that purpose. Tippo Saib with 6,000 Horse watches General Sir EYRE COOTS Motions, which are Confined to the Coast for want of Cattle. Hyder has sent a considerable Body of Horse into the Mahratta Country.\nCol. Pierce is between Ganjam and Vizagapatam, Gen. Stewart is coming from Madras and is supposed, to Command in these Sarcars.\n\nCALCUTTA.\nBY LAW INTELIGENCE EXTRAORDINARY.\nSome Resignations are in Contemplation among the Committe.—Sir Viner and Cuddy Cossypore are dissatisfied with the Measures in General adopted. Ponderous difficulties seem to hang over the COLLECTIONS.—CLUBS LAW as a Coersive, it is thought will be expedient, and a Bengal translation of the RIOT ACT a necessary Consequence.\nMore Officers as Assessors are to be appointed, and it is expected the Collections will prove Considerably deficient of the numerous SALARIES already granted. The famous CHINESE REGISTER Nosey Jargon Esq. has been so very Frugal in the Expenditure of the Public Fund, that the intended Levy of 4 pr. Cent is not likely to be thought requisite.\nThe EXCAVATIONS lately made by the indefatigable CHINESE, are likely to terminate in a DA CAPO as soon as the Rains Commence; that Great Lawyer Stephen Bagshaw Esq. has discovered a FLAW in the fundamental principals of the BY LAW which is likely to Derange the whole MACHINARY.—Mr. Secretary Bagshaw watches all their Motions with a Pariotic Eye, and is determined to allow this SELF-ELECTED and UNCONSTITUTIONAL INQUISITION NO QUARTERS.—All Lovers of Sound Orthodox LAW, as well as of ROAST BEEF and CLARET must Honour and Revere the Person and Character of Stephen Bagshaw Esq. BARISTER and SECRETARY to the Petitioning Body of Male-Contents. The Chinese Register Nosey Jargon Esq. had always a happy Turn for EXCAVATIONS and Diving into the Bottom of things, as his Friend Monsr. Le Blank can—Testify if needfull.\nSince the extinction of the HARMONIC ASSEMBLY which had long become quite a BORE, select parties are become the Reigning Ton among those refined Personages in Calcutta who are fond APEING the Nobility, Luxury, Lazyness, ridiculous affectatio, and effeminacy, together with the most prodigal extravagance pervades and infects all ranks.—even the Caledonians some of the most savage and Northern of that Race have caught the infection and from the very oposite System they seem to adopt in this fast enervating Clime; there will be but ill qualified to revisit the Humble Clay Cottages of their simple but more honest and virtuous Progenitors.\nThe Dutch our very faithfull worthy friends and allies (as they once presumed to call themselves) have displayed every possible grace will to assist the Enemies of Great Britain, during the present unhappy, unequal, and unprovocked Contest but the Mynheers have altered their Tone and Language much since the triumphant success of the Brave Rodney over the Intercepted\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-04-21/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BPGyHB4JQd9kw0mwBXYDMCnTVL6vOsde/view", "text": "and Spaniards and since they perceive (tho' not without astonishment) our universal victories in all parts of the Globe over the Combined Forces, of two powerful monarchys and the 13 United States of America Confederated, and THIS the little Island of Great Britain has atcheived by her viogour, Bravery, and internal resources along unaided by a Single Power nation State, or Ally on Earth and may Great Britain continue to conquer and Triumph over perfidiousness and an opposition, whose basis is MEANNESS and ENVY. — or nobly Perish in the Conflict, to a Man.\n\nTHE Plague is now broke out in Bengal, and rages with great Violence, it has swept away already above 4000 Persons, 200 or upwards have been buried in the different Portuguese Churches within a very few Days. — It is occasioned by the unusal humidity of the Season. — Wet and Heat naturally engender Putrifaction, and contagious diseases, its continuance is very alarming and dreadful it is not likely to abate during the influence of the present Sickly Moon. — The rich Tyrants, oppressors (of the Poor and Friendless in this part of the World) ought now to look back into their past actions, and by a sincere repentance, and upright Contrition, endeavour by good and Charitable actions to make some small atonement for their past Sins, and prepare their Souls for another World, where there is no distinction of Rank, but in proportion to their Good, or Evil actions, this is the only way to appease the wrath of an all merciful, Just and offended God. For no Man knows what Hour he may be call'd away. — The Poor consider the present Raging Pestilence, as a Second affliction upon the back of the By Law, and they look on both as punishments islicted by the Chastising Angel, and as two most severe visitations to befall in one Year to the once flourishing and Happy Kingdom of Bengal.\n\nMr. HICKY\nI have this moment received a Letter from Gualier dated April 5th. — Extracts —\n\"A more particular Account has been received here from Col. Carmac, mentioning only the Capture of Eight Guns instead of Seventeen, the other part respecting the Elephants, Horses, Camels, Bullocks, &c. is confirmed.\n\"The place where Col. Carmac remains is called Collaras, about seven Coss to the Southward of Sippiri. By all the accounts we hear, Col. Carmac has not advanced one step, from the place where he dispersed the Mahrattas, so that I am afraid we shall not derive the great advantage that was at first expected. — Grain is 100 per cent dearer there than at Futtyghur.\nNews is this moment arrived in Camp that Col. Carmac has had a second engagement with the Mahrattas; that they are completely thrashed and that Col. Carmac is following Scindy.\n\nDEATHS Mrs. Elizabeth Spikeman Died the 19th of April 1781 on Board the Nancy Ketch.\nAt the Hospital Yesterday three Soldiers, and Ed. Dyer of the Pilot service, In Calcutta R. Lloyd a Master in the Pilot Service.\nLast Night Mrs. Irwin Wife of James Irwin Esq; was delivered of a Daughter.\nThe Snow Allum was lost the 12th Inst. On the long-sand.\n\nMR. MESSINK by endeavouring to apoligize in his letter of the 7th Inst. for the Conduct of his very pious, Charitable, and generous friend Mr. Kiernander, in contradicting Mr. Hicky has not only, plunged his said pious friend deeper in fault, but has absolutely confirmed the whole accusation laid to his charge relative to the said Types.\nIn the first place Mr. Messink has acknowledged that his very pious and generous Friend did lend him the Types, but at the same time he tells you, that when he did lend them, he did not know that the were to be employ'd in the printing of a News-paper purely Calculated for the pious purpose of Charming away Mr. Hickys Subscribers, and thereby ruining the said Mr Hicky and Family. Yet he has the consumate effrontery to say that the said Types so borrowed, had been in his hands for some time, before they were made a present of to him — and that Mr. Kiernander remain'd totally ignorant in regard of what they were wanted for — Now take this very excellent hearted nda clear headed Gentleman Mr Messink at his own words, he first borrowed them and then he prints his proposals for printing the News-paper, those proposals were circulated all over the Town, and one of them stuck up on the Gate of the Pious and truly Charitable Mr. Kiernanders Church, in hopes of making proselites of some of his Flock to the Doctrine of Mr. Messink. Every person in Town knew of this proposal and they were circulated\nand the News paper was not to be published until the end of November, is it to be supposed therefore that Mr. Kiernander could be ignorant of this above all the Men in the Settlement, no he was not, and notwithstanding this he makes a present of the Types, had Mr. Messink set forth, that Mr. Kiernander had more Types than he wanted for the Printing of the Gospel, and that he sold those Types to him for a Moderate sum, and that he had apply'd that Sum to Charitable uses, he would in that case done Mr. Kiernander a greater piece of service.\nMr. HICKY requests Mr. Messink will ask his very pious and Charitable friend Mr. Kiernander, the following Questions, whether he the said Mr. Kiernander did not during the time Mr. HICKY was in confinement for debt and had no way to maintain his family, or pay his debts but by what he earned by Printing, and that whilst the said Mr. HICKY labor'd under those misfortunes whether he the said very pious, and Charitable Mr. Kiernander did not send a Manuscript Copy of an Almanack to the said Mr. HICKY in the Month of November requesting that he would let him know how much he would demand per Almanack for the printing of a certain number of them, and that the said Mr. HICKY must promise not to print any Almanacks but those which he was to do for him the said Mr. Kiernander nither for himself, or any one else, Mr. HICKY then inquired what Mr. Kiernander gave for those Almanacks which he had printed the Year before at Madras, and was informed that he paid six finams. Mr. HICKY on examination found that the copy sent to him by Mr. Kiernander, was exactly double the Number of Pages, and calculated his charge accordingly by sending him word that he would do them for one Arcot Rupee each, and which he thought equal to twelve Finams at Madras, and if Mr. Kiernander did not send Mr. HICKY word, that he thought the Price was too much, but that he was then going out to his Garden, and wou'd there consider of it, and send Mr. HICKY word, and if he has ever unto this day sent an answer to Mr. HICKY, and if he did not Print Hand bills Advertising the said Almanacks to be sold at Mr. Slights for three Sicca Rupees each, and thought one Arcott Rupee too much to give the Man, that was to print them. And as Mr. HICKY had passed his word and Honour to Mr Kiernander that he would not Publish any Almanacks that Year on his own account he punctually kept his word until he heard that Mr. Kiernander was Printing them himself, privately and that is after Mr. HICKY had published his Almanacks the January following, and sold for one Rupee, and finding that People chuse to purchase Mr. HICKY's in preference to his owing, to the reasonableness of the price, whether he the said Mr. Kiernander did not then give his Almanacks away for nothing in order to injure Mr. Hicky, — how true it may be that he gave them away purely to hurt Mr. Hicky, he will not as lover of truth take upon him to say, — but Mr. Hicky will take upon to say that he has reason for thinking he did, as a Bossom and a very religious friend of Mr. Kiernanders told Mr Hicky the particular words and the same Man is now a very great Crony of Mr. Messinks and if necessary Mr. H. will point out the Man.\no be continued in our next,\n\nPublic Notice is hereby given.\nTHAT on Tuesday the 1st. of May, will be sold by public Auction by Mr. Donald, at his Auction-Room near the Court House, the Houses and Grounds undermentioned.\nAll that Brick Dwelling House, Godowns, and Compound, part of which was lately occupied by Mr. Duncan Attorney at Law, and the other part now occupied by Mr P. Cantwel', the whole Premisses Standing on four Biggahs of Ground and upwards.\nA Lower-roomed House and Compound measuring Twelve Cottahs of Ground, with one upper-room over the Gateway detached from the other Buildings, which formerly belonged to, and was Occupied by Mr. Chas. Weston: The Premisses may be viewed at any Time before the Sale, and the Title Deeds inspected on Aplication to Mr. Donald in whose hands they now are.\nConditions of Sale.\nFor Sicca Rupees the amount, Purchase to be paid within 15 days of the Time of Sale, and on payment, Possession of the Premisses will be given, on Failure they will be resold, and the first Purchaser obliged to make good every Loss that may arise on the Resale. A Rupee earnest to be paid to bind the Bargain.\n\nAcknowledgements to Correspondants.\nTHE following papers are received; Cato, a Practioner in Physic, Cassius, Antigalican; and Batchelors Hall.\n\nJUST PUBLISHED\nBY AUTHORITY.\nAND to be Sold at the Library, the Late Bye Law, either Bound or in Sheets.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-04-21/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BPGyHB4JQd9kw0mwBXYDMCnTVL6vOsde/view", "text": "**POET's CORNER.**\n\nOn two quarrelsome Lovers in answer to verses signed J. Durgee in the Gazette of the 10th inst-\nIF thus in strife these lovers live,\nFor Wedlock sure, they've have no Taste\nJack answers Bitters always give,\nA beeter Stomach to a Feast.\nT. L.\n\n**The LOTTERY**\nfor the Harmonic House\nBEING nearly filled up Messrs. Stark and Robertson request that the Subscribers in Calcutta, will meet at Nicolls and Crieghtons Tavern, on the first monday of June next, between the Hours of Ten and Eleven forenoon, to appoint a Committee to superintend the Drawing of the Tickets: Likewise request that the Gentlemen who are not in Calcutta, will give Orders to their Agents here, to Pay in the Subscription Money to Messrs. Stark and Robertson, and to receive their Tickets previous to that Meeting.\nCalcutta 19th April 1781.\n\n**LOST.**\nON Wednesday last, between the Court House and the Armenian Church, a plain Gold Knee Buckle Country made, whoever has found such a Buckle, and will bring it to Mr. HICKY at the Printing Office, shall receive a Reward of one Gold Mohur.\n\n**JOHN ADIE**\nLately Arrived from Europe.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement, that he has set up the Business of a Working Jeweller in General, at No. 148 China Baazar near Mr. Tolfray's. He is thoroughly acquainted with setting all kind of Diamonds Pearls &c. and flatters himself that his performance will meet with the approbation of those who are pleas'd to favour him with their Commands.\nN. B. Hair plaited in the neatest manner.\n\n**To Be LETT.**\nA Lower-room'd House within a large Compound and proper out Offices near the Council Chamber. For particulars enquire at the PRINTING OFFICE. March 30th, 1781.\n\n**Mess's HUGGINS and O'DONNELL.**\nBEG Leave to imform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement that they have purchased the greater Part of Capt. Scot's and the whole of Capt. Gammage's Europe Cargoes, which are now exposed for Sale, at their New-Ware-house.\n\n**To The PUBLIC.**\nALL Persons who have any Demands on the Estate of the late Lieut. James Patterson are desired to send in their Demands. And all Persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to pay their respective Debts to Mr. David Cuming Administrator to the said Estate, on or before the 1st day of May next. 4 3\n\n**To Be SOLD.**\nBY Mr. Fivey at his Shop in the Rada Baazar the following Articles Imported by the Ship Neptune.\nSweet Oil in Bottles, Vinegar in do. Mustard, Pickles in Qr. Case's or Bottles, Olives in ditto do. Rasberry and Cherry Brandy in Pint Bottles, Fronteniac, Europe bottled Porter, Hams, Rusia Dear Tongues, Old Danish Claret, Knife Cases Compleat with Spoons &c. Gentlemens Tool Chests, Ink Stands, Glauber Salts, Camp Kettles, and a Variety of China, Madras, and other Goods.\n\n**ALL PERSONS.**\nHAVING any Claims, or demands on the Estate of Capt. George Davies, of Artillery, on the Madrass Establishment, lately deceased; are desired forthwith to send an account thereof to Doctor Chas. Allen at Fort William, sole Executor of the said Capt. Geo. Davies, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are requested immediately to pay the same.\nFort William April the 14th 1781.\n\n**ALL PERSONS,**\nWHO have any demands on the Estate of Mr. William Justice deceased, are requested to send an account of them to Mr. James Miller one of the Executors. And all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to discharge their respective Debts, without delay.\n\n**THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE**\nTHAT on the 30 day of April next will be sold on the Premises, by Public Auction, and to the highest Bidder, all that Capital upper-roomed Messuage situated in the Kusaulee Baazar, late in the Occupation of John Evelyn Esq. The House contains 5 Rooms, 2 Halls and a Verando above stairs with good lower apartments and uncommonly good Out-houses, Stabling, Coach-house &c. besides a row of Brick Boutique shops which terminates the Premises to the Eastward, the whole standing on One Begah and 17 Cottahs of Ground.\nThe above Premises belong to the Estate of the late Tho's Kirkman Esq. deceased and stand Mortgaged for 18,000 C. Rs. and Interest from the 25th Nov. 1778. The Person who shall be the highest Bidder at the Sale must sign to an agreement evincing the Purchase, and must be at the expence of and procure his own Conveyances, and must Pay the Purchase Money on or before the 1st Day of June following.\nOn which Payment being made, the Premises will be delivered up to him.\nThe premises may be veiwed and the Title Deeds seen, by applying to Mr. Fred. Wilson the Administrator.\n\n**To The PUBLIC.**\nALL Persons having Demands upon the Estate of the late Tho's Kirkman Esq. deceased, are requested to send an Account thereof to Mr. Fred. Wilson Administrator on or before the 1st Day of May next ensuing; and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay in their respective Debts to Mr. Wilson as speedily as possible.\n\n**To be LETT.**\nA House in the Loll Baazar belonging to Mr. Henry Grant, For further particulars please to apply to the proprietor.\n\n**NOTICE.**\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar, opposite Mr Guthries is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at one Rupee four Ans. per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee 8 An's. retail. Fine Old Rum at 2 Rupees per Gallon., fine double, and treble refined Loaf Sugar, Manufactured at Sooksagur, and equal to any made in Europe Calculated to answer the end of sweetning, without, depriving the Tea of its Flavor, Sugar of this excellent and agreeable quality has been long wished for in this part of the World.\nThe very finest transparent Sugar Candy at 30 Rupees per Maund. Patna piece Goods, raw Silks &c. and a variety of otherarticles. All Gentlemen favoring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfaction.\n\n**TURNBULL, MAC'INTYRE, and DAWLEY.**\nBEG Leave respectfully to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta, that their Investment of China Goods imported in the Rumbold, is now exposed to sale for ready Money, and upon the most reasonable terms, at the House formerly Occupied by Mr. Slight, near the Court House.\n\n**Now in the Press and speedily will be Published**\nBy J. A. HICKY at his printing Office\nTHE New Bye-Law properly discussed, defined and dissected, Paragraph by Paragraph, fully Explained by the clearest comments taken from the highest Legal and constitutional Authorities, adapted to the meanest Capacity. Which will prove a very necessary Pocket Manual, not only for this, but succeeding Generations? to shew how carefull our Wise Ancestors have been to protect us, our Lives, Liberties, and Properties.\n\n**To be SOLD.**\nA Spot of Garden ground, Consisting of one Baggah and four Gottahs near Cossey-pore pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges, with a good Carriage Road.\nFor particulars please to enquire of Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar, at Calcutta.\n\n**To the PUBLIC.**\nTHE great demand for the Original Bengal Gazette has induced Mr. Hicky to Publish them in Volumns, which are now to be had bound or unbound at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar.\n\n**Mrs. MANN.**\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Presidency, that She has just received a neat Assortment of China Goods, imported by the Ship Rumbold.\nN. B. A great Variety of Madras, and Pulta Chintzes.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First: and late PRINTER, to the Hon. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-04-28", "date": "1781-04-28", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Melbourne copy", "image": "1781-04-28/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FISuD_6GX2JIQzjJ2tOq0H44A3g-6PYP/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday April 21st. to Saturday April 28th 1781. No. XIV\n\nNOW IN THE PRESS\nAND\nSPEEDILY WILL BE PUBLISHED\nBY J. A. HICKY\nAT HIS PRINTING OFFICE.\nTHE New Bye-Law properly discussed, defined and dissected, Paragraph by Paragraph, fully Explained by the clearest comments taken from the highest Legal and constitutional Authorities, adapted to the meanest Capacity. Which will prove a very necessary Pocket Manual, not only for this, but succeeding Generations, to shew how carefull our Wise Ancestors have been to protect us, our Lives, Liberties, and Properties.\n\nTo the PUBLIC.\nTHE great demand for the Original Bengal Gazette has induced Mr. Hicky to Publish them in Volumns, which are now to be had bound or unbound at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar.\n\nContinuation of CICERO's celebrated Oration, before the ROMAN Senate against VERRES, one of the Roman Governors in Sicily in Asia Minor.\nAN opinion has long prevailed, not only here at home but likewise, in FOREIGN COUNTRIES both dangerous to you, and pernicious to the State viz. That in Prosecutions MEN of WEALTH are always safe however clearly convicted. There is now to be brought upon his trial before you (to the confusion, I hope of the propagators of this Slanderous imputation,) one whose life and actions condemn him in the opinion of all impartial persons; but who according to his own reckoning, and declared dependance upon his Riches, is already acquitted, I mean CAIUS VERRES.—One whose conduct has been such that in passing a just sentence upon him you will have an opportunity of re-establishing the credit of such trials, of recovering what ever may be lost of the favour of the ROMAN PEOPLE; and of satisfying FOREIGN STATES and KINGDOMS in ALLIANCE with us, or tributary to us, I demand Justice of you, Fathers upon the ROBBER OF THE PUBLIC TREASURY, the OPPRESSOR OF ASIA MINOR, and PAMPHYLIA, the invader of the rights and Priviledges of ROMANS, the scourge and curse of SICILY; If that sentence is passed upon him which his Crimes deserve, your authority Fathers will be venerable and sacred in the Eyes of the Public. but if his GREAT RICHES should biass you in his favour, I shall still gain one point viz. To make it apparent to all the World that what was wanting in this case was not a CRIMINAL nor a PROSECUTOR; But JUSTICE and adequate PUNISHMENT.\n\nHe makes no scruple publickly to declare. That in his opinion they alone have reason to fear being called to account, who have only amassed what is sufficient for themselves. That for his part he has prudently taken care to secure what will be sufficient for himself and many others. Besides, That he knows there is nothing so sacred, but it may be made free with, nothing so well secured but it may be come at, by a proper application of MONEY.—He has accordingly said that the only time he ever was affraid was when he found the Prosecution commenced against him by ME; lest he should not have time enough to dispose of a sufficient number of PRESENTS in proper hands.\nWhat does his QUESTORSHIP (the first Chiefship he held in Asia) what does it exhibit but one continued Scene of oppressive Villainy, a Province robb'd and reduced to FAMINE.—The Employments he held in ASIA MINOR, and PAMPHYLIA, what did it produce but the RUIN of those unhappy Countries.—In his last HIGH EMPLOYMENT he acted over again the Scene of his former Questorship, bringing by his bad practices, those whose SUBSTITUTE he was into disgrace, and then deserting them.\nThe mischiefs done by him in that unhappy Country (SICILY) during his Iniquitous Administration are such, that many Years under the wisest and best of Praetors will not be sufficient to restore things to the condition in which they formerly were, no Inhabitants of the remote parts of that ruined Country has been able to keep possession of any thing but has either escaped the rapaciousness or been neglected by the satiety of this unfeeling universal plunderer. Those who wished to be in alliance with the Roman common wealth, have been wantonly treated as Enemies, and these his attrocious Crimes have been committed in so Public a manner, that there is no one who has heard of his Name either in ROME or ASIA, but could reckon up his actions.\nOh Liberty!—Oh Sound once delightful to every ROMAN Ear!—A Sacred priviledge of Roman Citizen-ship!—Once Sacred—now trampled upon!—what, then, is it come to this? Shall an inferior Magistrate (a Governor) who holds his Power of the ROMAN People—in a Roman Colony—act in this licentious Manner.—Shall neither the Majesty of the ROMAN COMMON-WEALTH, or the fear of the JUSTICE OF HIS COUNTRY—restrain or punish the Impious Avarice and licentious Tyranny of a Monster who in Confidence of HIS RICHES, thus acquired, Strikes at the ROOT OF LAW, AND LIBERTY, and sets Mankind at defiance?—I conclude with expressing my hopes that your Wisdom and Justice CONSCRIPT, SENATORS will not by suffering the Atrocious and unexampled Insolence of CAIUS VERRES to escape due punishment, leave room to apprehend the danger of a total subversion of Authority, and introduction of General ANARCHY AND CONFUSION IN THE EMPIRE.\nAfter Reading and duly pondering the afore recited Speech of the immortal CICERO (which is both genuine, and as nearly translated as the Idioms, of Different Languages will admit) let us only shift the Scene in immagination and by the powers of Fancy Conceive SICILY (as described by Cicero, to be the CARNATIC.—\nThe PEOPLE OF ROME the INDIA PROPRIETORS, or the ENGLISH NATION at large.—\nThe CONSCRIPT SENATORS—the ENGLISH PARLIAMENT.—\nCICERO in the Person of Ed. Bourke, the E. of SHELBURNE Mr. T. PITT, Mr. Dunning. And CAIUS VERRES as a sent Type of SIR THOMAS PILLAGE.—\nThe native honest powers of Sympathy confirm the horrid Picture.—\n\nTo the Printer of the Bengal Gazette.\nS I R.\nTHE wisest measures that have ever been pursued by any Government, were surely those of the British Parliament, when under the reign of a wise Prince, and the Administration of a Patriotic Minister the Majority of it's Members were elected by the free suffrages of the People, how did the Nation flourish under such Rulers, how were it's Enemies crushed? and how did they sink under the Wisdom of its Counsels, and the Magnanimity of it's Fleets and Armies? But Alas! Alas! instead of that glorious spirit of Freedom which then fired our Souls, how are we fallen off? how are we sunk?—Yet we have some consolation in finding that notwithstanding the constitution is now so very Rotten, we have a few Members in the House chosen like that glorious Majesty, by the free and uncorrupted voices of the Cities and Counties, such are the Men whose Counsels ought to be attended to, and such are the Men who will open the Eyes of the Nation, awake it from that lethargy into which it is now most miserably fallen, and expose the Absurdity, folly, and iniquity of that plan of Despotism, so eagerly pursued and steadily supported by that corrupt part of the constitution, the head of Placemen and Pensioners, Members of paltry, venal Boroughs Men who have purchased their Elections to betray their Country, these are the wretches who now form the Majority, and who now Govern the Empire, and these are the base Slaves who will overthrow the most beautiful Structure ever raised by the Art of Man, planned by the utmost Stretches of human wisdom, the works of Ages, but imperfect, as all human inventions must be and therefore still capable of Improvement, and was its original animating principles to remain entire, might in the end rise to be even the Admiration of superior Intelligencies.\nCATO.\n\nA HINT AT A DISTANCE TO THE\nProprietors of India Stock.\nMOST seriously is to be apprehended, that the Great Moguls, inattention to the immediate and positive orders of the Divan, will be productive of very fatal consequences to this Tottering Empire.—Upon his accession to the Musneed, and for ages before, the Hookam of that great Body was the grand spring by which every Department here was actuated, and the Dismission of his immediate predecessor for a deviation from their will, tho' caused by great necessity, should have been a caution to him, that in the Hour of their reflection they will not forget the Contempt with which he has treated their orders. As he throws off his subordination to them, it must be expected that Officers of Abilities who are placed in independant Commands, will if they find it for their purpose hold themselves\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-04-28/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BafqdFLwniWucfe5X4ksZlYQCPk_wIyg/view", "text": "no longer answerable to a Government that he conducts as tho it was his by inheritance. Men of high spirit and abilities, at a distance from the Capital, and habituated to give the Law around them, will have the merit of very great forbearance, if with such an Example before them, they should submit to return to a private station, and tho' there is not a Man of them but would obey the orders of the Divan, if they were properly communicated to them, they are assuredly no longer Dependant upon his will, than they chuse to continue so. If the Four and Twenty, should at a Period not very distant, find, that this blessed, Mahratta War has Erected into petty Sovereigns, their own Servants, they have only themselves to thank, for not having fallen upon some certain method of knowing that their orders are literally, immediately, and religiously enforced. Beware of a combination of the tendency of Lepidus, with Anthony, and Octavus, think of their proscription, and reflect that you have all of you Connections in this Country, that are more or less dear to you, whose throats are perhaps devoted to the wild Chimeras of a Madman. Cassius.\n\nCadez July the 9, this morning sailed the Combined Fleets nnder the Command of Don Louis de Cardova, consisting of 22 Sail of Spanish, and 9 French 6 Frigates and 4 Smaller Vessels.\n\nAugust 5th, Sir James Wallis in the Non-such, has taken the French Frigate Le Belle poule of 32 Guns 12 Pounders Commanded by the Chevalier Kergarion and 275 Men. The Capt. and 24 Men were killed, the second Capt. with Several Officers and Men to the amount of 50 were Wounded. The Non-such had 3 Men killed and wounded.\n\nAugust 15th, a large Fleet of Ships of war of Russians, Danes and Swedes came into the Channel, and soon after the Russians consisting of—Ships of the Line and 2 Frigates came into Portsmouth.\n\nIN the Begining of July, the Emperor of Germany, under the Character of Count Falkenstine, visited the Empress of Russia at her Capital and stayed there several days, He left Petersburgh on the 28th, Proceeded to Riaga from whence he was to go to Metac Lethwana, and Sivenia into his Dominions in Poland and from thence returned to Veinna.\n\nIN the Month of August the King of Sweden spent several days at Spa, under the character of count Hague.\n\nThe swallow from Bengal arrived in the shannon on the 29 of July.\n\nTHE Romney on the 8 July had taken and carried into Lisbon the Pearl, a French Frigate of 18 Guns and 138 Men commanded by the Chevalier De Greignon.\n\nMons. De Ternoy's Fleet ar-\n\nrived at Boston on the 20 June, the consisted of 9 sail of the line, and 5 Frigates.\n\nAugust 31st French Frigates taken.\nGuns Men.\nLe Artoes 40 460 taken by Romney\nLa Belle poule 32 275 taken by Nonsuch\nLe Legere 36 --- Destroyed by do.\nLa Caprecuuse 32 308 taken by Prudent\nLa Nymphe 36 300 taken by the Flora\nLa Pearle 18 136 taken by Romney\nMausepar 12 80 by Southampton\nLe Jenne Lion 12 44 taken by the Hussar\nLe Renard 12 44\n230 1649.\n\nVinna August 2d, the Emperor is expected here the 10th of this Month.\n\nBerlin August 5, Prince of Prusia will set out tomorrow for Petersburgh.\n\nShips taken by the Company.\nCaptains.\nLord North Wil. Hambly,\nQueen Peter Douglass\nLathana John Prince\nHenchinbrooke Ar. Maxwell\nNew ship Ar. Morris\nDo. Sam. Roger\nDo. James Ogilvie\nSybella Thos Walker\nNew ship Nath. Paul\nDo. C. Gregorie\nDo. James Rees.\n\nSir Hugh Palliser is appointed Governor of Greenwich Hospital,\n\nAugust 15th, the Nymph Frigate of 32 Guns, and 290 Men—commanded by the Chevalier De Romain (who was killed in the action taken) by the Flora of 36 Guns Capt Peer Williams after a fierce Engagement, the Nymph had 63 Men killed and 131 wounded.\n\nSeptember 1st, The Parliament was this day dissolved by Proclamation and the writs made returnable the 31st. of October.\n\nEVERY Man that Dedicates his time to Public affairs as a G------r ought, to begin betimes (if it is possible) to divest himself of self and Consult, the Force of his own Genius, the activity of his mind and his assiduity, before he embraces so difficult and so important an Employment as the management of a Rich and fertile Country; In general we esteem Philosophers as the highest Rank of Sublunary Beings. But what harm does a Philosopher do to society, even should his Opinions be erroneous, he seduces at most but a small number with regard to objects which in themselves very little contribute to their filicity or otherwise, in most other degrees of life the want of great Knowledge and abilities is less dangerous or felt.—But if a Man who has the immediate and Arbitrary direction of affairs, makes a mistake in his Politicks? if he draws false Conclusions? or which is equally hurtful to the state; blindly follows the impulse of his own Ambition to the risk and almost Ruin of a once flourishing C----y.—(Flourishing at least until he had the managment of affairs) ought such a Visionary to be permitted to proceed on? Look at the measures he has been pursuing.—His Military Detachments at a vast expence, for\n\nwhat? will Stone walls pay the C----y the immence sums layed out in the taking of them; We fight our Enemies.—(Made such indeed by the folly of our measures here) Some hundred Miles from our Presidency, at the same time we are obliged to bribe those to Peace, who are at hand ready to invade those districts from which We draw our only Resources. ALECTO.\n\nA Practioner in Physick having boldly undertaken to remove the cause of a slight indisposition, which a certain body of Merchants complained of praying upon their Bowels, first prevailed upon these unthinking Men to make daily exertions of strenght beyond their abilities to perform, while he practised the most extravagant and wild experiments on their constitution, by which he has brought on a Consumption and violent Fever, attended with a total indifference to their total Ruin, their nearest connections having at last seen the folly and bad consequences resulting from a conduct so contrary to reason, have formed the generous resolution of taking their Friends out of the guidance of such a Man, who has imposed so grossly upon them, it is confidently reported that they will prosecute him for evident misapplication of their relations Money, particularly for large sums which were recovered from some large Estate, which had fallen under their direction and which this Practioner had the Management of, the very thought of such an enquirey has given this Gentleman so violent a pain in his Head, and lowness of Spirits, that it is imagined he will endeavour to change the Air, and that he will prefer Germany for many reasons, but particularly as he may assure himself of the most friendly reception from his Relations in that Country, to whose friendship and attention to please him in his most sanguine wishes, he has already had such convincing proof of, that he cannot entertain a doubt of the continuence of them.\n\nMr. HICKY I have to desire you will give this a place in your Paper, as the Relations of the Merchants at a great distance may not have hear'd of their Friends indisposition and you will oblige—a Relation.\n\nThe Coast News came too late this Week for insertion.\n\nJACK PHAETON,\n(A CHARACTER)\n\nJACK was never famous for endowments of the mind, but has by some late maneuvres made himself more exquisitely ridiculous than people thought Folly would have urged him to; in the Career of a long life. Oh! he is the most precious Coxcomb that affectation in a gamesome mood ever exhibited for the entertainment of Laughter. I can hardly hold my sides when I think of his excentricities Jack's whole Ambition is to shine in the public Eye, by making a figure, far superior to his Circumstances, such Beings as he surely have no pretensions to the appearance of a Nobleman, and the monthly Receip of—is certainly, no adequate fund for the support of such Prodigality; his whole income in possession, and expectancy is known to be much under the Standard of Mediocrity, yet he is not satisfied with dizening his fine person in a more finical Outre manner than any Prig of his Acquaintance, but every thing belonging to him must dazzle the optics, of those who behold them—absurd Infatuation, are not such Men proper subjects for Bedlam, for the l.t le Strong House in Paris, to be plain do they not deserve to be treated as if they were in a State of Insanity. But to return to Jack, and his splended Absurdities; as a Phaeton is at present a very fashionable Vehicle, Jack frequently blezes in one of a structure singularly whimsical; and drives away in a very pompous manner; to do otherwise would be vulgar, this he does with such Attendants asiatic Pageantry as greatly to increase the mock grandeur of the scene. He whirled off yesterday in the afternoon in his Phaeton followed by his Gens d'arms, and I really imagined from the aspect of things, that he was not only going to trans-\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-04-28/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BafqdFLwniWucfe5X4ksZlYQCPk_wIyg/view", "text": "port himself to a distance from Town, but intended a nocturnal Journey for the sake of expedition.----I was wrong.---Jack came home at eight en militaire covered with dust and litterally crowned with Lawrels for he decorated his Hat with Leaves plucked in a pleasure Garden.----Upon enquiry I found, that he had only been to pay a visit to a wealthy Banyan near Town in order to fill him and rustic Neighbours with astonishment at his Splendor. In this manner Jack distinguishes himself.---By what dexterity he prevents his Creditors, who are certainly numerous, from being impertinent, no body who knows can conceive but some think that time will instruct him in Lessons conducive to a more prudent Carriage, demeanor.\nCENSOR.\n\nMr. HICKY,\nALTHO the securing of the French inhabitants of Chandernagore in Consequence of the flagrant breach of Public Faith committed by those of Pondicherry, is in the General opinion a prudent and a necessary measure, and altho, the House in which they are confined (highly exceptionable as is the Plan of it) certainly affords them more spacious and airy accommodations than in any other in which they could be kept either in the Fort, or in, or near Calcutta, yet as it was built for a common Jail (tho hitherto not used as such) and is called by no other name, I fear that that very circumstance, seeing Mankind are in matters of much more consequence governed by no weightier motives) may prove a pretext in the hands of the French Nation for exercising a severe retaliation on such of our Countrymen as may hereafter fall into their hands. Whoever advised the measure in question, was not, I am persuaded, aware, of the consequences it may produce. It is not very likely that the French will have a similar reason for confining our Prisoners, as the Government of this place at Present has. An Enemy however, it cannot be supposed, will embarrass themselves with making nice distinctions, it will be alledged, that contrary to the engagements of Government, and to the practice of civilized Nations, we had torn the peaceable Merchants of Chandernagore from their Wives, Familys, and dearest connections; had dragged them to Calcutta, and committed them to a Prison destined for the reception of Felons; that this was done without even any alledged delinquency on their part nay, after the had taken the Oaths of Allegiance to our Government, the breach of which had never been imputed to them; that a Lieut. Colonel and Captain in the Service of the King, had shared the same fate, which nothing but a breach of their Parole (and that was not alledged) could Justly. In retaliation of all which, I think it highly probable, that many of our unfortunate Countrymen, may hereafter experience, all the horrors of a loathsome----Dungeon. Altho prudence may dictate the restraining of these People. necessity does not, their confinement in the new Jail. Room, I am persuaded, might be found for them, in the Cantonments of Burrampore, even after the return of the 3d Brigade to that place, for they do not, all ranks included, amount to more than forty. If not, they could be sent to Mongheer or Dinapore, and a very slight guard of Seapoys would, from the remidieness of these places, suffice to take care of them. At any rate, it may be future mercy to ourselves, to remove them from the Jail (merely because so called) to any other place not liable to that objection.\nI am Sir\nYour humble Servant Antigallican.\n\nBombay News.\nBOMBAY all in an uproar, and the Merch nts in the Panic's for tha safety of their Properties, ar the English Flag in dist ess, there is Block up, upon Block up, and Britania in Tears, for the Disgrace brought upon the English Flag by that truly brave, active, and Amphabi Son of Neptune Sir Edward Darbar Alkus no Tar,\n\nC A L C U T T A.\nTHAT hopefull Sprig of Divinity young Dunderham blixham Smack, the famous Phaton Driver, Entertained the Congregation last Sunday very unexpectedly with, a Learned discourse on the ORIGINAL BENGAE Gazette.----A Matter so NEW and EXTRAORDINARY from a Pulpit so famed for AFFECTED piety and Christian Meekness, surprized the Congregation not a little.----Sir Barney Grizzle, being fond of strange Characters, Acted the Part of PEEPING TOM having conceal'd himself behind the Curtin in the Organ Loft, to enjoy the secret pleasure of hearing the Bengal Gazette Dissected, by that Crop'd eard Appostle in EMBRIO, and Barneys Learned College, OBADIAH BROAD-BRIM alias Peter Nimmock, the Author of the Deceased Monitor assisted at the Bellows in order to testify his gratitude for the Gospel Types.\n\nMr. HICKY is obliged to postpone the remaining part of Mr. Kiernanders allowance until a more conveniant opportunity, to which will be added a specimen of Mr. Messinks Veracity.\n\nList of the French Prisoners going in the Neptune.\n1st Classe. Culan, Dupare, Bu Moulin, Campagnac.\n2d Classe. Trouche J. Rio, Verron, Faviet\n\nMr, H I C K Y;\nWE Congratulate the public, and you, on the late Reformation, in delivering letters at the post Office; the public should consider themselves indebted to you for the useful hint, given in your paper some time since, respecting it. Convinced, and converted, by the force of your powerful arguments, we now with pleasure behold, regularity, and Order, taking place of confusion, and disorder; a Desk placed at the Door, to prevent saucy intruders from toiling about. perhaps purloining their Neighbours letters; yet we observed three or four prim self sufficient looking Chaps, insid, tossing the Letters about; who I suppose forced their way by some unfair means, against the consent of the Clerks, who were (to do Justice) very diligent, not only in keeping others out, but in serving those that came. We know the names and Characters of those three or four (little) great Men, that I presume must have intruded themselves into the Office, we shall take no Notice now of it, but if ever we see such rudeness and Impertinence practiced again, they or any other may depend on having their behaviour properly discussed.\n\nAs the Gentleman to whom we owe this reformation deserves our thanks, we shall now only hint, that a proper half door, with a board to deliver the Letters upon, and a strong Iron bolt; would compleat the matter.\n\nReflect for a few Moments on the Conduct of the Industrious SURVEYER under the Bye-Law.\nHOW exceeding vigilent, and attentive he has been to the Interest of the Public, and how sparingly he has disbursed their Property, with what Ingenuity He continues to taint it, and you will hereafter observe the plausibility with which he will retire.----As yet nothing has been done in the Scavengers way.----The all Powerful Surveyor even has the Lenity to engross that, such is the strenuous measure of these worthy Commissioners which have been so judiciously selected for the vile disposing of the Public fund.----Adieu till I see you when a further discussion of matters shall take Place. Anti Jobb\n\nMr. HICKY,\nTHE striking similarity between the ruinous System of Politics that has been adopted by the Ministry at home, and the leading men here, must occur to every one by which we have drawn the vengeance of not only the most of the Powers of Europe but also of a great part of our own Subjects on our head, and in this country. that of every Potentate\n\nBy this the Glory of Great Britain must shortly be obscured unless a change of measures takes place, and a speedy stop is put to that universal corruption which pervades every department of public affairs at home and abroad It is truly lamentable that while Interest prompts to the practice of this perverted reason has formed it into a System to be defended also in Theory to subvert which a severe shock must be felt.----Let us not be lulled into security here, Bengal is our support, Here are the springs and Sinews of War, in short our existance in this region depend on it, Let us not expose ourselves to the risk of loosing it on any account.----I am afraid if at the Mauritius by this time, they must be apprised of the state of our force here, which will be so considerably weakened by the assistance afforded to Madras, as well as by the seemingly faulty destribution of the other parts of it is universally allowed that in case of Invasion a small body of Cavalry would be indispensibly necessary, and yet we have two Regiments lying inert at a great distance (where in case of emergency others could be readily procured) on the account it is said merely of private emoluments incredible dictu.----Would they not be better employed with those large detachments of the Army that are liable to be destroyed by the enemy without a single blow When our force is withdrawn from Bengal may not a formidable enemy rush in like a torrent, which meeting only with gentle asperities in its progress, is by them stimulated with a greater degree of expedity to the end of its course.----Then the Inhabitants of Bengal, when your golden dreams are fled, will you lament your supineness, your negligence and corruption, which shut the Mouths of every intelligent Man on this interesting subject.\n\nPublic Notice is hereby given.\nTHAT on Tuesday the 1st. of May, will be sold by public Auction by Mr. Donald, at his Auction-Room near the Court House, the Houses and Grounds undermentioned.\n\nAll that Brick Dwelling House, Godowns, and Compound, part of which was lately occupied by Mr, Duncan Attorney at Law, and the other part now occupied by Mr. P. Cantwell, the whole Premisses Standing on four Biggahs of Ground and upwards.\n\nA Lower-roomed House and Compound ocafuring Twelve Cottahs of Ground, with une upper-room over the Gateway detached from the other Buildings, which formerly belonged to, and was Occupied by Mr. Chas. Weston: The Premisses may be viewed at any Time before the Sale, and the Title Deeds inspected on Aplication to Mr. Donald in whose hands they now are.\n\nConditions of Sale.\nFor Sicca Rupees the amount, Purchase to be paid within 15 days of the Time of Sale, and on payment, Possession of the Premisses will be given, on Failure they will be resold, and the first Purchaser obliged to make good every Loss that may arise on the Resale. A Rupee earnest to be paid to bind hte Bargain.\n\nEUROPE LETTERS.\nSEVERAL addressed to Mr. Francis Baugh seen at the opening of the Packets,, brought by the Dartmouth, Rochford, and Lively not having been received, he supposes a Friend has taken, and trusted this to a Servant, any Information will confer an additional obligation on Mr. Baugh: If pecuniary Inducement can prevail, he offers 500 R's. for the Delivery.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nAT Mr. Levetts distellery the best Old, and New Rum 27 per Cent cheaper than is sold in Calcutta.\n\nAnd the best trible refined sugar at Mr Huggins, and Cantwells, Batavia and Country Arrack at Mr. Levetts Distillery at the cheapest rates.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-04-28/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BafqdFLwniWucfe5X4ksZlYQCPk_wIyg/view", "text": "**POET's CORNER.**\n\nOn the present Mode of Dress, Humbly Inscribed\nto a certain fair Damsel.\n\nIF Eve in her Innocence, could not be blam'd,\nBecause going naked, she was not asham'd;\nWho'er views the Ladies, as Ladies now dress,\nThat again they grow Innocent, sure will confess;\nAnd that artfully too, they retaliate the evil.\nBy the devil once tempted, they now tempt the devil.\nTrim.\n***\nA SONG.\n\nCOME push about the Bottle, my Bucks let's be brisk,\nLet's toast the fine Girls, that grace India's Soil?\nHere's a health to the matchless, and pretty Miss C—pe,\nAll Beauties to her, are no more than a foil.\nChorus-- Here's a health &c.\n\nSince our brave General, is gone to Coromandel,\nTo give Hyder, Ally a pretty tight banging;\nHe'll send them away scampering Pell mell\nSo Bub my dear Boys, here's a health to Miss W——\nHe'll send &c.\n\nBring us some Loll Shrub, charge your glasses lip high,\nDo you hear you attendants who stand in the Entry?\nSince life is a Jest, we'll drink till we die,\nSo here's to the Beautifull and lovely Miss C——y.\nSince life &c.\n\nMay the Bashaws, who wear Wigs with three Tails,\nAnd all the under Strapers, like knowing Tom-Wadler;\nIn the next Fleet for England, pack off with wet Sails,\nSo here's to the Dear, and enchanting Miss S——r.\nIn the next &c.\n\nMay S——h in the Army, who enjoy double Posts,\nBe sent to the Tweed, to live upon Salmon;\nOr the next Expedition, pack'd off for the Coast,\nWhile we remain here, and drink to Miss H——d.\nOr the next &c.\n\nMay the partial be unsuccessfull, in all ranks of Life,\nAnd may English hearts never know, a moments Sorrow;\nHuzza! Huzza! my bright lads heres to a handsome Wife,\nAnd smoke them that won't sett till Sunrise to morrow.\nHuzza! Huzza! &c.\n***\nMrs. M A N N.\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Presidency, that She has just received a neat Assortment of China Goods, imported by the Ship Rumbold.\nN. B. A great Variety of Madras, and Pulta Chintzes.\n***\nTo be S O L D.\nA Spot of Garden ground, Consisting of one Baggah and four Gottahs near Cossey-pore pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges, with a good Carriage Road.\nFor particulars please to enquire of Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar, at Calcutta.\n***\nN O T I C E.\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar, opposite Mr Guthries is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at one Rupee four Ans. per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee 8 An's. retail. Fine Old Rum at 2 Rupees per Gallon., fine double, and treble refined Loaf Sugar, Manufactured at Sooksagur, and equal to any made in Europe Calculated to answer the end of sweetning, without, depriving the Tea of its Flavor, Sugar of this excellent and agreeable quality has been long wished for in this part of the World.\nThe very finest transparent Sugar Candy at 30 Rupees per Maund. Patna piece Goods, raw Silks &c. and a variety of other articles. All Gentlemen favoring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfaction.\n***\nTURNBULL, MAC' INTYRE, and DAWLEY.\nBEG Leave respectfully to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta, that their Investment of China Goods imported in the Rumbold, is now exposed to sale for ready Money, and upon the most reasonable terms, at the House formerly Occupied by Mr. Slight, near the Court House.\n***\nTo be L E T T.\nA House in the Loll Baazar belonging to Mr. Henry Grant, For further particulars please to apply to the proprietor.\n***\nTo Be S O L D.\nBY Mr. Fivey at his Shop in the Rada Baazar the following Articles Imported by the Ship Neptune.\nSweet Oil in Bottles, Vinegar in do. Mustard, Pickles in Qr. Case's or Bottles, Olives in ditto do. Rasberry and Cherry Brandy in Pint Bottles, Fronteniac, Europe bottled Porter, Hams, Rusia Dear Tongues, Old Danish Claret, Knife Cases Compleat with Spoons &c. Gentlemens Tool Chests, Ink Stands, Glauber Salts, Camp Kettles, and a Variety of China, Madras, and other Goods.\n***\nALL PERSONS.\nHAVING any Claims, or demands on the Estate of Capt. George Davies, of Artillery, on the Madrass Establishment, lately deceased; are desired forthwith to send an account thereof to Doctor Chas. Allen at Fort William, sole Executor of the said Capt. Geo. Davies, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are requested immediately to pay the same.\nFort William April the 14th 1781.\n***\nALL PERSONS,\nWHO have any demands on the Estate of Mr. William Justice deceased, are requested to send an account of them to Mr. James Miller one of the Executors. And all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to discharge their respective Debts, without delay.\n***\nTo The PUBLIC.\nALL Persons having Demands upon the Estate of the late Tho's Kirkman Esq. deceased, are requested to send an Account thereof to Mr. Fred. Wilson Administrator on or before the 1st Day of May next ensuing; and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay in their respective Debts to Mr. Wilson as speedily as possible.\n***\nTHIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE\nTHAT on the 30 day of April next will be sold on the Premises, by Public Auction, and to the highest Bidder, all that Capital upper-roomed Messuage situated in the Kusaulee Baazar, late in the Occupation of John Evelyn Esq. The House contains 5 Rooms, 2 Halls and a Verando above stairs with good lower apartments and uncommonly good Out-houses, Stabling, Coach-house &c. besides a row of Brick Boutique shops which terminates the Premises to the Eastward, the whole standing on One Begah and 17 Cottahs of Ground.\nThe above Premises belong to the Estate of the late Tho's Kirkman Esq. deceased and stand Mortgaged for 18,000 C. Rs. and Interest from the 25th Nov. 1778. The Person who shall be the highest Bidder at the Sale must sign to an agreement evincing the Purchase, and must be at the expence of and procure his own Conveyances, and must Pay the Purchase Money on or before the 1st Day of June following. On which Payment being made, the Premises will be delivered up to him.\nThe premises may be veiwed and the Title Deeds seen, by applying to Mr. Fred. Wilson the Administrator.\n***\nThe LOTTERY\nfor the Harmonic House\nBEING nearly filled up Messrs. Stark and Robertson request that the Subscribers in Calcutta, will meet at Nicolls and Crieghtons Tavern, on the first monday of June next, between the Hours of 10 and 11 in the forenoon, to appoint a Committee to superintend the Drawing of the Tickets: Likewise request that the Gentlemen who are not in Calcutta, will give Orders to their Agents here, to Pay in the Subscription Money to Messrs. Stark and Robertson, and to receive their Tickets previous to that Meeting.\nCalcutta 19th April 1781.\n***\nTo Be L E T T.\nA Lower-room'd House within a large Compound and proper out Offices near the Council Chamber. For particulars enquire at the PRINTING OFFICE. March 30th, 1781.\n***\nJUST PUBLISHED\nBY AUTHORITY.\nAND to be Sold at the Library, the Late Bye Law, either Bound or in Sheets.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First: and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-04-28 Extraordinary", "date": "1781-04-28", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-04-28-extraordinary/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/18PdJKb-hvv9wh4TNX1mXt6EFnWPxK1vk/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nEXTRAORDINARY.\n\nSATURDAY April 28th 1781\n\nExtracts from the English News Papers October 18th.\n\nTHE 11th 30th 36th 77th and 81 are order'd from Ireland, there will then remain 7 Regiments of Dragoons 5 of Foot, 10 Companys of Invalids 1 Regiment of Artillery and 4 Regiments of Horse.\n\nSir EdTard Darring Bart. and Richard Jackson Esq; Chofen for new Romney, Alexander Gorden Esq; for the County of Aberdien the Earl of Fife for the County of Pamph John Sinclair Esq; of Ulbster for Bute and Catoness the Hon'ble K. Stuart Esq; for the County of Wickton, Sir Hecter Munro for Nairn Ferrest &c.\n\nEvery thing was quite at Pensacola to the 23d of July and at Jamaica to the 12th August.\n\nThe Count D'Estaing was at Lisbon as Minister from the French Court.\n\nThere were at Jamaica 10 ships of the Line under Sir Peter Parker, Admiral Rowley and Commodore Walsingham and 4 Regiments of Infantry they were preparing for an expedition against the Spaniards.\n\nLord Carlisle is appointed Lord Lieut. of Ireland.\n\nLord Grantom is appointed first Lord of Trade in the Room of Lord Carlisle.\n\nNew York August 29th Gen'l Washington with the Marquis de la Feit the Gen's Green and Waine were then in that Neighbourhoob witha a considerable force and small skirmishes sometimes happened.\n\nOctober 12th The Grand Fleet were still lying in Tor Bay.—The Renown of 50 Guns with a hundred Merchant men which left new York, 4 Sept, were arrived at Portsmouth and the Greenwick which left new York at the same time were arrived at Kingsale with a hundred more.\n\nAnthony Shamier Esq; lately chofen for Tamworth and under Secretary of Stare is dead.\n\nOctober 16th The Generals Paterton, Matthews and Tryon are arrived from New-York.\n\nThe Squadron of Mons. de Ternay at Rhode Island.\n\nThe Prince Fredrick a Danish Man of War of 70 Guns were lost upon Lessoe.\n\nSeptr. 28th, the two Sons of Sir Rowland Hill are chosen for the County of Sallop.\n\nThe Bellona Privatier of Glassgow brought into that Port a Spanish Packet from Bunesairs after a sharp Engagement, the Packet was carrying Accounts to Spain of a Revolution in several Provinces in South America but the Packet was thrown over board but several Letters found on board make mention of the Insurrection is owing to a new Duty, that had lately been imposed.—The Insurrection began at Arrequepa on the 6th of March and soon afterwards at buzcs, Lapay and Potize and the Insurgents are said to be numerous and the insurrection had reached Bunesairs and a General revolt was dreaded and it is said that there were but a few troops to oppose them, this intelligence is given by a priest who is engaged in the Revolution and sent home a a prisoner, he is to be sent to London without delay.\n\nAt a general Court of the East India Company Mr. Fitzgerald objected to the large amount of Bills (£1,20,00000) drawn from India and warned the Company of the great errors of their predecessors in net communicating with the proprietors in time by which the Company had nearly been ruined. And he moved that a General Court be called on the 8th of Nov. to take into consideration the state of the Companys affairs abroad and at home, General Smith Spoke on the same Ground as to the great encrease of Bill; and decrease of the Trhasury in Bengal and above all the caution that was neccisary in\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-04-28-extraordinary/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/18PdJKb-hvv9wh4TNX1mXt6EFnWPxK1vk/view", "text": "chusing a Governor for Madras, of which Office he had no thoughts for himself. That Lord Mecartney had applied to him for his Interest which he refused as looking upon any man so little conversant in the Companys affairs as totally improper and he hoped that the rest of the proprietors would think with him, the Deputy Chairman said that the encrease of the Bills arose partly from an encrease of investment in the set lements and partly by their belonging to last years accounts.\n\nMr. Miller is chosen for Edenburgh.\n\nSir Mathew Redly and Mr. Bows are chosen for new Castle, Col. Murray of firewan for parth.\n\nGen'l Skeen for the County of Fife.\n\nMr. Scott of Harden for the County of Harrick.\n\nDublin sep. 5th at a most numerous meeeting of Freemen and free-holders held by public uotice and and non importation agreement was determined upon and subscribed to.\n\nBy Letters from Admiral Rodney a Fleet of spanish ships had joined that of the French near to Dominique but the Admiral writes that as soon as he is joined by Commodore Washingham which he expected in a few days the numbers of the Enemy should not prevent his looking them in the Face.\n\nMr. Moncton and Mr. Sherridan are chosen for Stafford.\n\nMr. Bricklaid and Mr. Seppencott for Bristow\n\nMr. Bark hld declired Standing.\n\nMr. Bows and Sir Walkin Lewes for Worcester.\n\nSir George Bennick and Mr. Barne for Dunwick.\n\nSir Charles Banpfeld and—— for Exetor.\n\nMr. Cleveland and Mr. Bafiet for Barnstable.\n\nMr. Strackey and William Cieve for Bleechingly.\n\nMr. Gould for Bricknock.\n\nMr. George Philip for Carmathen.\n\nMr. Bond. and Mr. Banks for Corne Castle.\n\nMr. Breddyle and Mr. Rawlinson for Lancaster.\n\nSir Francis Basset and Mr. Rogers for Penryn.\n\nSir Lawrence Dundas and the Marquis of Graham for Richmond.\n\nSir William Codungton and James Esq; for Takesbury.\n\nLord Robert Bertie and Mr. Stibthrop for Boston.\n\nMr. Strutton and Mr. Moreshed for Callington.\n\nLord Robert Manners and Mr. Webberface for Hill.\n\nMr. Storer and Mr. Delmy for Mrpeth.\n\nMr Le'gh and Mr. Devonport for Nurton in Lascashire.\n\nMr. Richard Vernon and Mr. Menchin for Oakhampton.\n\nMr. Poultney and Sir Charleton Leighton for Shrewsbury.\n\nSir Thomas Garkin and Bibby Thomas Esq for Thrask.\n\nSept. 28th 5 Russian Ships of the line were at Lisbon.\n\n26 The Queen brought to bed of another prince.\n\nJuly 26th The Romney Man of War has taken and sent into Lisbon the the Artois Frigate of 44 Guns and 470 men she was left in chase of and firing at a Spanish Frigate.\n\nLord Gage is created an English Peer.\n\nJuly 29. The Quarrel relative to Admiral Rodney and some of his Officers is adjusted, as is it proceeded from an Error in making making the Signals not from either Cowardice or Backwardness in any of the Officers as has been falsely asserted.\n\nNew York June 18th, Sir Henry Clinton returned hereafter making the conquest of South Carolina.\n\nThe Swallow from Bengal, arrived in England the latter end of Ju'y, with Mr. Barwell on Board.\n\nSept. 10 Gen. Clarke is appointed Lieutenant Governor of Quebec.\n\nMr. Mc'Donald is appointed Lord Chief Justice of Chester.\n\nMess's HUGGINS and O'DONNELL BEG Leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement that they have purchased the greater Part of Capt. Scot's and the whole of Capt. Gammage's Europe Cargoes, which are now exposed for Sale, at their New-Ware-house,\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-05-05", "date": "1781-05-05", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-05-05/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BYTzkcVX2U2Sc2FSTQSWV638cxIH6J6m/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\n[No. 67] From Saturday April 28th to Saturday May the 5th 1781. [No. XV]\n\n*****************************\nNOW IN THE PRESS\nAND\nSPEEDILY WILL BE PUBLISHED\nBY J. A. HICKY\nAT HIS PRINTING OFFICE.\nIN CALCUTTA.\n\nTHE New Bye-Law properly discussed, defined and dissected, Paragraph by Paragraph, fully Explained by the clearest comments taken from the highest Legal and constitutional Authorities, adapted to the meanest Capacity. Which will prove a very necessary Pocket Manual, not only for this, but succeeding Generations, to shew how carefull our Wise Ancestors, have been to protect us, our Lives, Liberties, and Properties.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nTo the PUBLIC.\nTHE great demand for the Original Bengal Gazette has induced Mr. Hicky to Publish them in Volumns, which are now to be had bound or unbound at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-\nPARAGRAPH EXTRAORDINARY.\nWE are sorry to inform the Public that the old Lady Mrs. MONITOR gave up the Ghost the 21st April. It appears by the INDIA Gazette, that She had been in a declining state for 5 Months;—her exit was accelarated by Eating too large a quantity of DEVONSHIRE BROWN DUCKS, stuff'd with WAXEY Potataes; that were Cook'd up by Miss PATTY, who had for some time acted as DRY NURSE to the old Lady.——\nThis Harmonic Oleo irritated the old Lady's Bowels, and brought on a violent DIARRHEA, which terminated in her Exit, notwithstanding the utmost efforts of PETER NIMMUCK, her nearest Relation, (who with his own hand) threw up several Nourishing Clysters, and gave her repeated Doses of Epicac uana.\nShe expired in great agonies, having been tortured by a variety of Quacks.——Mrs. MONITOR has bequeathed the Bulk of her Fortune to her Godsons PETER NIMMUCK, and Sir Barnaby Grizzel, and appointed the Reverend Padre Canineder sole Administrator, and RESIDUARY LEGATEE.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nMr. HICKY.\nI Visit the Ladies some times, and was much astonished the other day to behold a young Lady (a most delicate fine Creature) SOLACING herself by smoaking a Gentlemans Hooker who sat next her —— A Sight so extraordinary, and indelicate, excited such Ideas in my mind, which disordered my Imagination to a strange degree.——My fancy became tortured and perplexed, to see a tender soft Languishing Lovely Girl throw herself carelesly back in her Chair almost Horizontal grasping at the same time (void of shame) in her Lilly hand and taper fingers, the neck of a most inormous HOOKER SNAKE, pressing also her pouting Ruby Lips against, and sucking the snout, or mouth piece of this unseemly filthy Machine; her sweet Cheeks expanding from the alternate suction and bubling of the Hooker; a sight in short that I suppose the most unhappy woman in England would blush at.——In short Mr. HICKY a Scene so Emblimatical, totally disordered my feelings, and agitated my nerves to such a degree, that I have not recovered myself since.—I therefore determined to unburthen my mind, and trouble you with my Sentiments, this description I hope will operate, as a preventive caution to those Sapphic Ladies, whose delicacy has been seduced to this indecent practice. As no Man living Honors the Sex more than I do, I hope to see them after the perusal of this friendly hint, resume their Native delicacy, by throwing away this Horrid filthy Machine.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nDescription of an Animal call'd a DANGLER—now become very numerous in CALCUTTA from Pigdanny Durgee Esq. to Buxey Black-beard.\nTHE DANGLER is a creature of the Epicæne gender, a-teazing tire-some ANIMAL. He is contented with merely admiring the woman to whom he attaches himself with his Eyes, he feels no warm desires in their company; he neither wishes to possess their Persons nor to win their Hearts—like Platonists He loves by intuition, and is SATISFIED without ENJOYMENT; he is an inoffensive being indeed, for he is rewarded for his attendance upon the Fair with very trifling favours. If he is but whispered to at an Harmonic or in a Public place; if he sees a smile lighted up in the face of her to whose side he pins himself for the moment, in return for his efforts to make himself agreeable to her, he thinks himself extreamely well paid for his officiousness.—DANGLING considered in one view, may be compared to VIRTUE, for DANGLING is ITS OWN REWARD.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nSpeech deliver'd in the House of Commons by an IRISH MEMBER a fine JOLLY FELLOW\nI protest I am attached to nothing but my bottle, and consider the Minister only as my Host or Landlord; I have stuck to him because I have found his Liquors good, but if my freinds will name any other House where the Claret is better, I am ready to accompany them and to toss off a Bumper to Peace and Independence.— Sed non alia bibam merced.\nFor my part, though an Englishman, I am a stranger to our characteristic love of debate; and though an enemy to French perfidy, and Popery, I see no heresy, not I, in drinking French Wines. Politics I detest as I do water; and know of only one thing more horrid than the Trumpets shrill clangor, and that is the whining of a Dun. Cedat vie Bacho, concedat lauria viti, is my Motto; and one Dozen of Burgundy I aver will do a Man more good than all the Victories the great Malborough gained.\nWar is endless toil and trouble,\nHonor but an empty buble;\nBacchus blessings are a treasure,\nDrinking is the Soldiers pleasure.\nNothing promotes harmony and good humour like the sparkling quality of Champaigne; nothing so soon changes Men from Scoffers and Opponents to free and friendly associates. Wine gives a zest to rational gratifications and carries off the foul humours which partly breeds around the heart, whilst water is the parent of vapours, and mischief. It is the property of Wine to open and enlarge the Heart, to give strength to our Reason as well as ease and affability to our manners. Water drinkers,, on the contrary contract little habits of thinking which confirm them in fantastical errors and terminate in Misanthrophy. I challenge your Lordships to name me one brave warrior that drank water, or one eloquent Speaker that hated Wine, high and low, rich and poor, Peer, and peasant, lawn, and laity, one and all (vox populi vox Dei) join in praising the exhilirateing juice of the Grape. Lawyers alone are advocates for the limpid Spring, and for this obvious reason because in wine veritas.\nThe noble Lord that spoke last has said that the times are ticklish, if I may be allowed to speak of things as I find them, the Times are very good and very happy times. The Venison I find as fat as it used to be, and Claret is both as sound and abundant as ever; as to weekly expences I can only say I thank my Stars those are Cares I am an entire stranger to, my Creditors Think themselves well off, if like the Rotten boroughs, they are paid every seventh Year.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nADVERTISEMENT EXTRAORDINARY,\nWANTED.\nA Resolution not to bribe, or a determination not to be bribed.\nLOST.—The dignity of high Life, in an attention to trifles.\nSTOLEN.—into the Country—the inhabitants of the Esplanade,\nSTRAY'D.—sincerity, and common honesty,\nFOUND.—that the Idea of liberty, is fast verging to slavery,\nTO BE SOLD.—A great barging—the reversion of modern honour,\nTO BE LET.—unfurnished, several heads near the Esplanade,\nMISSING.—The advice of two able men retir'd from public business,\nON SALE.—For ready money.—whatever ought to be purchased by merit only.\nSCAVENGERS. CONTRACTS—Any person willing to oppress the poor, may hear of full employment.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nADVERTISEMENT EXTRAORDINARY.\nWANTED by the Great MOGUL against the 30th Inst. a General Letter in Order to be transmitted, to the C—t of D—s by the Ships now under dispatch, proving that their Settlements in India are in a most flourishing Condition, that great and ample Resources are still left, and that the Campaigns against the Mahrattas, and Hyder Ally Cawn, have hitherto been attended with every wished for Success. That Poolbundy, and Ned Wheelabout are both honest disinterested, and steady in the support of all the Great Moguls Grand and Extensive Projects; and that the C—y Servants are extreamly happy under\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-05-05/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BYTzkcVX2U2Sc2FSTQSWV638cxIH6J6m/view", "text": "mild and impartial a G——t——\nWhoever has Ingenuity enough to draw up such a Letter, is desired to deliver it in Person at Allypore where he will be most liberally rewarded.\nN. B. Edwad Straw Esq. has been applied to upon the above occasion but he was Candid enough to confess that his Genius was unequal to the undertaking or of giving even a specious appearance or Gloss to such notorious Contradictions.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-\nExtract of a Letter from Trinquebar, from the first Authority, dated so late as the 6th April 1781.\nTHE 18th February a swarm of 3 or 4000 of Hyders Troops came on our Territory, and plundered the Garden of the Poor MARAVIEN BRETHREN and other country Houses thereabout.—The Government of Tranquebar on sending out a Vakeel, who with fair words made them go on their Rout quietly to NAGORE and Carrickal, which both places they PLUNDERED and approaching the DUTCH SETTLEMENT Nagapatnam, the DUTCH fired on them, whereon all their VILLAGES, and ALDEES, were PLUNDERED.\nThe Government of Tranquebar have agreeable to Hyders desire deputed two Gentleman to his Camp.—Hyder demanded the ENGLISH RESIDENT delivered up, who sett out for Madras.—Few Days after a large Body of Hyders Troops passed the Territories of Tranquebar without committing any outrages, and went to Nagore.—The ENGLISH TROOPS in that Place retired on Board the Vessels in the Road; and left behind their AMUNITIONS and CANNONS—from whence they proceeded from NAGAPATNAM, which they some Days BESEEGED—whereon the DUTCH sent an Embassador to Hyder, which effectuated that they left the Place the 26 March.—Hyder demanded all the rich Armenians, and other Merchants from Madras, and Nagore, residing at NAGAPATNAM delivered up.—In case of any Attack of Hyder they seem at Tranquebar to be in a pretty good state of Defence, having above 3 Thousand regular Troops within the walls, and the Fortifications augmented and a large Ditch of 50 feet broad thrown about the Town.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nExtract of a Letter dated Ingeram 10th April 1781.\nEVERY Article of Provision are, at the Carnatic especially at Cuddelore and the Countries near that place, where Gen. Sir EYRE COOTE at present encamps, excessive dear and the People give any Price demanded.\nThe poor Natives near that place are all starving, and many of the English are in great want of necessary Diet.—Gen. Sir EYRE COOTE is in such manner confined at that place, that he cannot move any further by Land. The only advantage that the English have had, is that the have taken two Vessels loaded with Elephants for Hyders Troops, and now and then some part of his Cavalry deserts, and go to the English—but it is to be pittied that they have but little or no Stock of Gram to feed the Horses with.\nHyder has likewise made a Visit at Nagapatam, where he demanded a large Sum of Money of the Dutch, which at first was denied him, but when Lally his General, begun to Errect Bat eries, the Dutch, at last gave him the Sum demanded,—It is said that the Dutch have promissed to assist the English with 500 Europeans.—\nTranquebar, the Danish Settlement with its Inhabitants, are now quiet and safe as before, except Mr. Walter (the Danish Secretary there who was sent to Hyder, in Confidence as an Embassador, and who Hyder has thought fit to keep by him.—The Bengal Detachment under Pearse is not yet advanced further than Vizagapatam, where it will be obliged to remain for want of Provisions.—Capt. Daniel Stevenson is arrived over Land from Europe to Madras.—and Mr. MacKintosh the English Resident will return to Tranquebar.\nGovernor Smith intends to go to Europe.—Counsellor Davidson, and another of the Council are arrived at Tanjour.—\nThe English or rather the Scotch who (since the MURDER of the Unfortunate Lord Piggot) have Govern'd and Directed every thing at Madras; were apprized more than a Twelve Month, previous to Hyders Commencing Hostilities, of his alarming preparations, and that he Publicly declared his fixt determination, was possitively to extirpate the ENGLISH. Yet neither the Valiant Sir Hector,—the Laird of Mac'Leod,—nor the Scottish Chiefs and Council, paid the Smallest regard to the Information, and even tho' the much Injured and Oppressed Nabob of Arcot (who had every thing at Stake, and rely'd on the protection of the English) most pressingly Supplicated the General and Council, Seriously to Consider the defenceless State of the CARNATIC, and the Serious Consequence of not preparing either for Defence, or entering into some Catagorical Enquiries or Explanations with HYDER, in order to put them on their Guard and to prepare for a proper Defence in TIME—as it is one of the first Maxims in War that \"Dangers Retreat, when BOLDLY their Confronted.\" Yet these Caledouian Managers were so Busy about their own selfish Interest and so totally ingrossed by their favourite predominant passion CABAL FACTION, each Man writing to Ministry, and the Scotch Junto at Home his own narrow partial accounts, calculated to perplex Government, and written with no other Intention than to deceive the Nation. To this alone is owing the present Disgrace brought on the English and the loss of the Carnatic. Compare these facts to the present Ruin with which the Carnatic is Derolated, and say and let Us then Veiw what Punishment is due to these Titled Knaves in Power. If Bing was Shot, If Lally was beheaded, If How is Recalled with Public Censure, If even the Great Keppel could not escape the Scrutiny of a Court Martial. If the Gallant RODNEY sent half his Captains home in Irons for not doing Justice to their Confiding Country in the hour of Experiment; what Racks, what Gibbets or Halters are Punishments disgracefull enough for those to whose base negligence, Avarice, Treachery and Cowardice, the INDIA COMPANY owe the loss of the CARNATIC, and the Infamous Disgrace brought on the NATION, by these Perfideous Rapacious Ignorant MANAGERS, Gen. Sir EYRE COOTE will doubtless do all that Honesty and unsullied British Bravery can effect, but the Plunder and Villainy of his Predicessors have created a HERCULEAN Labour, for that BRAVE OFFICER to Combat with.—\nHe at present may be Compared to THE LYON IN THE TOILS? But He will shortly burst the Bonds assunder and not quitt the fierce Savage Hyder 'till he has Seized him by the Throat and Crushed him with the Lions Paw.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nExtract of a Letter from Madapallam 9th April 1781.\nI have received your Letter of the 26th Ult. The Sickness that has broke out amongst the Bengal Troops is very alarming indeed. I hope however by this time, that it has entirely ceased, and that Colonel Pearse has been able to leave Itchapour.\nTwo Indiamen arrived a few days ago from Madras at Masulipatam, and brought down with them the European Troops that Capitulated in Arcot. The two Indiamen will sail to day for Bengal, Mr. Boileau and his Sister go down in one of them. The Lively Brig Capt. Forestr is also at Masulipatam he returns to the Precidency in a few days with Jussa. Mr. Daniel the new Chief, is arrived at Masulipatam.\nIt is immagined that a Camp will again (very shortly) be formed on the Banks of the Kurwah, with what Troops can be collected in their Sircais, as it is reported (and I believe with foundation) that a large Body of Hyders Horse, are moving to the Northward to meet Colonel Pearse's Detachment.\nYou must have heard all the Europe News lately arrived by the Lively Packet.\nThe Party of Hyders Horse, Commanded by Lally that went to Tranquebar, did no damage then, Lally with another French Officer went in and Din'd with the Danish Governor: Lally then proceeded to Nagapatam, but as the Dutch Governor refused to comply with his Demands, he open'd a Battery against the Town, which soon brought the Dutch to Terms.\nI am sorry to hear that the Mahrattas are likely to be troublesome in the Bengal Provinces.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nExtract of a Letter from Corringa 10th April 1781.\nSir Edward Hughs with three line of Battle Ships, is block'd up In Bombay Dock, but observe, not by his Enemy, his Own Ship 74 being the outermost Ship of 3 in one Dock, the uppe most 2 floats, but the outer one does not, so they are all 3 fast, and is supposed must stay there, 'till the Monsoon sets in to raise the Tides.\nThe Resolution Captain Pointon was Chased into point degalle by a French Privater, the Coventry Frigate has likewise Chased the Privater in also.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nAn Extract of a Letter from Camp near Naringgu dated 10th April.\nA Detachment of 800 Strong, under the Command of Lt. Col. Knudson with 2 Field Pieces left us three Days ago for Jellasore, the reasons as yet not made known.\nOur Able Commander left us the 30th of last Month for Jellop, Its thought he is gone to Wash Body, and that the Detachment which is gone forward, it's supposed is to scoure him, and then bring him safe back to Camp.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nTHE Reverend and truly pious Mr. Canineder finding that the Tide of Arbitrary Oppression was bearing hard upon Mr. HICKY, that his Enemies had fought for proper persons to employ as Tools to oppose him by setting up another Newspaper none was thought more fit for undertaking dirty Jobbs of that kind than Mess's R—d and M—ss—k, but the greatest obstruction to their plan was a want of a sufficient quantity of Types, without which it was impossible for them to put their plan in execution, this impediment was soon removed by the very pious, and virtuous Mr. Canineder, who like the Vicar of Bray, sided with the strongest party, and regardless, of his former plan, of printing Catechisms, and Hymns, instantly-supply'd them with the Gospel Types, at the same time taking particular care to reserve a sufficient quantity, (and no more) to Print Writs of Capies, these destructive instruments and blister Plaisters of the Law. Proposals were then Printed with the Gospel Types, and Circulated throughout Calcutta, in which they gave the Public to understand, that they would insert Advertisements considerably cheaper than Mr. HICKY did, and that their very good friends the Governor General and Council, had Issued an order of Council for passing their News-papers post-free. Mr. HICKY sensibly feeling the drift of such Order, that it might succeed, and answer the purpose intended by drawing away his Subscribers, and tho' destitute of friends and money, he was not deficient in gratitude, and public spirit.—He generously published a proper address to his Subscribers in which he proposed paying the postage of his News-papers in order to render the expence as easy as possible, by putting it on the same footing as the India Gazette. His——— Opp———ff———s then took the alarm, and fully determined to Ruin him, they under a specious pretence and frivolous excuse, Issue out an order, Prohibiting the News-papers of the said Mr. HICKY to be circulated thro' the Channel of the Post-Office, and refusing to take payment for the\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-05-05/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BYTzkcVX2U2Sc2FSTQSWV638cxIH6J6m/view", "text": "Postage as usual. By this very cruel and Illegal stroke of Arbitrary power, they have deprived, and strip'd himself and little family of one thousand Rupees per. Month, but the injustice and injuries which they have done him and his innocent Family, will bring Gods Vengeance down on the heads of all his Tyrant oppressors. And that he hopes he will by honest and hard industry and by a Manly and Spirited perseverance in his just Cause, soon soar above such mean low minded designing-ing wretches.\n\nMr. Hicky from the common chit chat of the town understands that his pious Neighbour Mr. Canineder inten is prosecuting him, and that he hopes he will at Mr. Hicky's expence recover, in the Supreme Court, what he never had these twenty years. Let him follow the humane dictates of his own pious heart, let the day of hearing the Cause, come when it will Mr. Hicky ventures to say that there will not be any want of Company, that both Pitt and Boxes will be crouded, against which time Mr. Hicky will take particular care to furnish himself with a very extensive and Copious Table of the very pious Mr. Canineder's sins for the entertainment and perusal of the public.— This very effectedlly good Man has slept in sin these twenty Years and no Christian Neighbour has been Charitable enough to awake him before Mr. Hicky, did and that as a repentant Sinner, and a Man full of Contrition, he ought to be very thankful to Mr. Hicky, as it will serve as an Electrical Shock.—to rouse him from his lethargy of sin by which he may have time to make these necessary preparations so requisite for a future State.\n\nNow follows an undoubted proof of Mr. M--ss--k veracity and shews how far the public or any private Gentleman may rely on his word. A few months ago a Peon brought an anonymous paper to Mr. Hicky's Office, for insertion in the Bengal Gazette, this letter contained several base and groundless reflections on the Character of an undoubted Gentleman, wrote by a most worthless Bardolph of the Law. who in conjunction with Mr. M--ss--k had patch'd it up, calculated purely to asperse the Gentlemans Character, and ruin the reputation of Mr. Hicky's paper, the purport of the said Letter sufficiently alarmed Mr. Hicky, and made him anxious to know if possible from whence it came on inquiry was informed that Mr. M--ss--k had sent it.—Mr Hicky being resolved to let him know that he found out his scheme. Wrote him the following note by the way of a fishing Bill in Chancery.\n\nMr. Hicky's Compliments await on Mr. Messink, and begs leave to inform him, that he has Just received the Anonymous Letter which Mr. Messink has thought proper to send him.—This brought the following Answer.\n\nMr. Messink's return of Compliments await on Mr. HICKY, and begs leave to inform him that the Paper which he sent Mr. HICKY, was left at Mr. Messinks House this morning in a mistake, had Mr. Messink occasion to write to Mr. HICKY on his own Account, he would have sent it in a more private manner.\n\nMr. Hicky begs leave to inform his numerous and truly valuable friends and the Public to whom alone he is indebted for the warm support of his little paper; that the above mentioned letter was wrote by a disapated Bardolph of the law, a Man who Mr. Hicky at present thinks infinitely beneath his notice, and that the said Letter was signed at Bottom the (very thing) in the well known hand writing of Mr. Messink.—These are facts, which Mr. HICKY can support and confirm by producing the Anonymous Letter, together with Mr. Messinks Note of acknowledgement and apologie.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Bombay dated 24th of February 1781.\nMAJOR MATHEWS formerly belonging to Madras is Appointed a Lieut. Col. and next to General Goddard at this Presidency, the Latter has not declared whether he expects the Company's appointment at this Presidency, yet Mathews comes over land by the way of Bussorah, and may be expected here about the 20th of March.\n\nGeneral Goddard ascended the Gauts the 9th Inst. where he still remains, and has every day an exchange of shot with the Enemy, but no Tidings of the Bengal proposals having arrived at Poonah, at least they will not own the Receipt of them, and the time limited for their answer which they were to make known to General Goddard expiers the 9th of March. A Man named Ransor Sency has been with the General about 10 days ago, sent by one Byroo Punt, but as he brought no Credentials with him from the Ministers, He was sent back again, and told if a person of consequence was sent by the Minister with proper powers that then he would hear what they had to say, on which He took his leave and said he would return in 8 Days, but we have not yet heard of his return, where General Goddard is now, is about Forty Miles from Poonah. Ransor Sency the man mentioned above was a Servant of that Government, and resided here many Years as their agent to pick up News, and for purchasing War like stores from the Shiping or wherever he could get them, but he has not resided here for these 6 Years past as the Government would not receive him knowing him to be a Man of bad Character.\n\nBy a Maccoa Ship we learn as they passed between the Southern Nicobars and Acheen head they saw Nine sail of French Ships 3 of which were of the Line 3 Frigates 2 Privateers and a Snow, the Capt. was on board two or three of them, and says he saw some English Prisoners on board them, and that they had Opium to sell but as they found the Macco man had no Money, but wanted to give them China Goods in truck, they said that would not do, as they said they should have plenty of that kind of Goods shortly and were watching for the China Ships in which I fear they will be too fortunate as the Hornby Capt. Tasker who arrived here the 8th inst. says he left the Shaw Byram Gore. Hunter Fezallum and Biranstross at Mallacca having goods to take on board there and bound to this Coast, the Cartier and Betsey came in Company with Tasker from Mallacca, the former he parted with after he got into the Passage between the Nicobers in the Latitude of 7 Degrees the Betsey parted Company two or three days before and steer'd to the Northward, I believe bound to Bengal or your Coast, the Frenchman said after their cruize where he saw them was over, they should go to the Coast of Coromandel, he further said that they were full of Men, had some Horses on board and that they saw some officers that they had seen at Pondechery, I think the Comp's ships will not come thro' the straits of Malacca as they did last year. I understand that five were ready to sail the 21st. of Decem. that the Supra Cargoes had thoughts of detaining them until the remainder was ready, and to dispatch them altogether twelve in number, that Messrs. Fitzhugh, Bevan and Rapier went to England on them, and that Mr. Bradshaw, would remain the President of that Committee.\n\nIt is wrote by Capt. William Richardson that a Boat Arrived at Goa which gave an account that 11 Sail of french ships were off Anjengo in the beginning of this Month.\n\nTillicherey we fear must at last be withdrawn unless a Peace is made soon with our neighbours of which at present there is no appearance.\n\nParagraphs Extraordinary.\nWE are informed that the Editors of the India Gazette finding the demand for their Paper to decrease alarmingly, since the Death of Mrs. Monitor, have come to a resolution to publish instead of the Monitor, a New Editor of the Spectator, in which all the blundering inaccuracies of style, and false Gramer which abound in the Original, will be carefully corrected by Sir Barnaby Grizzle, and critical and explanatory Notes added by Peter Nimmuck Esq; the first Number will make its appearance in the India Gazette shortly, and be continued weekly, 'till the whole is finished; Mess'rs Grizzle and Nimmuck have the satisfaction of being considered as the Beaumont and Fletcher of Asia. Par Nobile Asinorum.\n\n\"We hear that the Editors of the INDIA GAZETTE in order to compensate the Public for the loss of poor Mrs. Monitor, and to keep up the sale of their Paper as usual, have come to a resolution to render their Gazette of as much real utility as possible, by Printing it on a fine soft Paper. and of such a size that it may be sufficient for a whole weeks offerings in the TEMPLE of CLOACINA, so that their friends will in future have something for their Money.\n\n\"LETTERS yesterday received from London Via Bussorah dated 13th Decem. bring advice of the appointment of John Mac'Pherson Esqr. to a Seat in the Supreme council in the room of Richard Barwell Esqr. and of the death of Sir George Wombwell Baronet.\"\n\nGEORGE ADAMSON.\nBEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement that he has opened a Shop near the Court-House where he carrys on the business of a Watch-maker, where he Cleans, and Repairs Clocks and Watches on the most reasonable Terms.\nHe also makes all sort of Gold and Silver work, mends and repairs old work.\nN. B. All Commissions from the Country will be executed with punctuality.\n\nMR. Stillas Watch and Clock-maker, and late Assistant to Mr. Guthrie in the Radda Baazar. Begs leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen in the Settlement that He has taken a House in the Loll Baazar next door to Mr. Tirretta, where He repairs, and Cleans all kind, of Clocks and Watches.\n\nNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN\nTHAT Mr. Lewis Da. Costa has still upon hand for Sale a very large quantity of Excellent Danish Clarret, Bayone Wine, Europe Cables, Hawfers and Cordage. Also Teak Planks of different thickness and sheathing Boards. Any person inclined to purchase the whole or a part of any of the above Articles are Requested to apply to him at his House in the Raddabazar, having quitted the House near the Armenian Church.\n\nPRIVATE INSURERS.\nIN Calcutta are requested to meet at Nichols and Creighton's Tavern on Wednesday next at 10 o'Clock in the Forenoon.\n\nA R R I V A L S.\nApril 29th, Snow See Vanlow, Commanded by Syarcry from Vizagapatam.\nDo. 30th, Schooner Hastings, David Ferarier from do.\nMay 4th, Snow Peper Corn from Madras, Syrrang Commander.\n\nAcknowledgments to Correspondents.\nVigilans, Constant Reader, Sallust, well known hand, Correspondent, Crito, and Calledonius, the latter has been Composed and left out twice for want of room.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-05-05/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BYTzkcVX2U2Sc2FSTQSWV638cxIH6J6m/view", "text": "[Column 1]\n\nPOET's CORNER.\n\nSIR Pillage Secured thro' his Nephew, and Brother,\nThe C—t is Secured, which has made such a Pother,\nPoolbundy and Town-tax have made them his own:\nThe Opium's Influence has S—n Lulled.\nBe patient East Indians, you are all of you gulled!\nAnd the Mogul's Secured in his absolute throne.\n\nC—te too honest by far, must be kept in the War,\nLeast Spirit or Conscience should here prove a Bar,\nOr impede our Mogul in his favorite Scheme.\nNed Wheelabout's still, kept here, thats his skill\nA Cats Paw, compliant, to yield to his will:\nOftensible Partner, to bear half the Blame.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nCamp Madras Detachment 10th March\nJaggernott.\n\nIN your next Dear Roger, insert Doctor L—\nWhose Equipage thin says—Send them to Hell—\nOf Wind, Rain and Sun they admit, quantum Suff:\nLet's weather the Clime—to Hyder we're Bluff.\nAnti Contractor for Camp Equipage.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nINSCRIPTION for an OBELISK.\n\nWHEN Rome's bold sons o'er trembling kingdoms flew,\nAnd in their thriumphs conquer'd monarchs drew,\nBright son of fame! Caractacus arose,\nAnd pour'd his vengeance on fair freedom's foes;\nIn British breasts renew'd the glorious flame,\nTo live in freedom, or to die with fame;\nBy him inspir'd they dar'd the dreadfull war,\nAnd taught intrepid Rome at length to fear;\nVictorious oft they drench'd the thirsty plain\nWith the rich blood of Roman hero's slain;\nAnd when their chief, by a base queen betray'd,\nFelt Romes dire chains upon his shoulders laid,\nAround this sacred spot their banners rose,\nAnd frown'd defiance on th' invading foes;\nIn vain to drive them hence Oftorius try'd\nAnd when he could not conquer, grieved and died.\nThen Britons venerate the sacred ground\nWhere fainting Liberty a refuge found;\nHere the foundation of her reign she laid,\nWhich flourish'd fair, and o'er the kingdoms spread.\nOh may the goddess stil benignant smile,\nAnd with her presence ever bless this Isle;\nMay Britain's Sons adore her lovely name,\nAnd wisely cherish her inspiring flame!\nThen shall no foreign foe, nor tyrant's hand,\nDeface the glories of this happy land.\nH. S.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nThe HAPPY MAN.\n\nBY day no biting cares assail\nMy peaceful calm contented breast;\nBy night my flumbers never fail\nof welcome rest.\nSoon as the Sun with orient beams,\nGilds the fair Chambers of the morn,\nMusing I trace the winding streams\nThat part the lawn.\nAround me nature fills the scene,\nWith boundless plenty and delight;\nAnd touch'd with joy sincere, serene,\nI bless the fight.\nI bless the kind creating pow'r,\nExerted thus for frail mankind,\nAt whose command descends the show'r,\nAnd blows the Winl.\nHappy the Man, who thus at ease,\nContent with that which nature gives,\nHim guilty terrors never seize,\nHe truly lives.\nHonestus.\n\n[Column 2]\n\nWANTS EMPLOYMENT.\n\nA Young Man who lately came from England, would be glad to en-gage himself in any Gentleman's Office as a Writer, or Book-Keeper.\nAny Gentleman in want of such a Person, by directing a Line to J. G. at Mr. HICKY's Printing Office, will be waited on.\nCalcutta 5th May 1781.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nMrs. MANN.\n\nBEGS Leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Presidency, that She has just received a neat Assortment of China Goods, imported by the Ship Rumbold.\nN. B. A great Variety of Madras, and Pulta Chintzes.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nTo be SOLD.\n\nA Spot of Garden ground, Consisting of one Baggah and four Gottahs near Coffey-pore pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges, with a good Carriage Road.\nFor particulars please to enquire of Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar, at Calcutta.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nNOTICE.\n\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Pobert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar, opposite Mr. Guthries is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at one Rupee four Ans. per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee 8 An's. retail. Fine Old Rum at 2 Rupees per Gallon., fine double, and treble refined Loaf Sugar, Manufactured at Sookfagur, and equal to any made in Europe Calculated to answer the end of sweetning, without, depriving the Tea of its Flavor, Sugar of this excellent and agreeable quality has been long wished for in this part of the World.\nThe very finest transparent Sugar Candy at 30 Rupees per Maund. Patna piece Goods, raw Silks &c. and a variety of other articles. All Gentlemen favoring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfetion.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nTURNBULL, MAC'INTYRE, and DAWLEY.\n\nBEG Leave respectfully to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta, that their Investment of China Goods imported in the Rumbold, is now exposed to sale for ready Money, and upon the most reasonable terms, at the House formerly Occupied by Mr. Slight, near the Court House.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-\nTo Be SOLD.\n\nBY Mr. Fivey at his Shop in the Rada Baazar the following Articles Imported by the Ship Neptune.\nSweet Oil in Bottles, Vinegar in do. Mustard, Pickles in Qr. Cafe's or Bottles, Olives in ditto do. Rafberry and Cherry Brandy in Pint Bottles, Fronte-niac, Europe bottled Porter, Hams, Ruffia Dear Tongues, Old Danish. Claret, Knife Cafes Compleat with Spoons &c. Gentlemens Tool Chefts, Ink Stands, Glauber Salts, Camp Kettles, and a Variety of China, Madras, and other Goods\n\n[Column 3]\n\nALL PERSONS.\n\nHAVING any Claims, or demands on the Estate of Capt. George Davies, of Artillery, on the Madrais Establishment, lately deceased; are desired forthwith to send an account thereof to Doctor Chas. Allen at Fort William, sole Executor of the said Capt. Geo. Davies, and all personsindebted to the said Estate are requested immediately to pay the same.\nFort Willam April the 14th 1781.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nALL PERSONS.\n\nWHO have any demands on the Estate of Mr. William Justice deceased, are requested to send an account of them to Mr. James Miller one of the Executors. And all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to discharge their respective Debts, without delay.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nJUST PUBLISHED.\nBY AUTHORITY.\n\nAND to be Sold at the Library, the Late Bye Law, either Bound or in Sheets.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nTo Be LETT.\n\nA Lower-room'd House within a large Compound and proper out Offices near the Council Chamber. For particulars enquire at the PRINTING OFFICE. March 30th, 1781.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nTHE LOTTERY\nfor the Harmonic House\n\nBEING nearly filled up Messrs. Stark and Robertfon request that the Subscribers in Calcutta, will meet at Nicolls and Crieghtons Tavern, on the first monday of June next, between the Hours of 10 and 11 in the forenoon, to appoint a Committeeto superintend the Drawing of the Tickets: Likewise request that the Gentlemen who are not in Calcutta, will give Orders to their Agents here, to Pay in the Subscription Money to Messrs. Stark and Robertfon, and to receive their Tickets previous to that Meeting.\nCalcutta 19th April 1781.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nTo be SOLD.\n\nAT Mr. Levetts difterelly the best Old, and New Rum 27 per Cent cheaper than is sold in Calcutta.\nAnd the best trible refined sugar at Mr. Huggins, and Cantwells, Batavia and Country Arrack at Mr. Levetts Diflillery at the cheapest rates.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nEUROPE LETTERS.\n\nSEVERAL addressed to Mr. Francis Baugh, seen at the opening of the Packers,, brought by the Dartmouth, Rochford, and Lively not having been received, he supposes a Friend has taken, and trusted this to a Servant, any Information will confer an additional obligation on Mr. Baugh: If pecuniary Inducement can prevail, he offe:s 500 R's. for the Delivery.\n\n————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First: and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-05-12", "date": "1781-05-12", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-05-12/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BjxpRMRP800fL3__lsLhJjTpR1G6UO80/view", "text": "HICKY’s\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\n68 From Saturday May 5th to Saturday May the 12th 1781. No. XVI\n\nNOW IN THE PRESS\nAND\nSPEEDILY WILL BE PUBLISHED\nBY J. A. HICKY\nAT HIS PRINTING OFFICE.\nIN CALCUTTA.\nTHE New Bye-Law properly discussed, defined and dissected, Paragraph by Paragraph, fully Explained by the clearest comments taken from the highest Legal and constitutional Authorities, adapted to the meanest Capacity. Which will prove a very necessary Pocket Manual, not only for this, but succeeding Generations, to shew how carefull our Wise Ancestors have been to protect us, our Lives, Liberties, and Properties.\n\nTo the PUBLIC.\nTHE great demand for the Original Bengal Gazette has induced Mr. Hicky to Publish them in Volumns, which are now to be had bound or unbound at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar.\n\nPROPOSALS for printing a Magazine by Subscription, to be Published the first Wednesday in every Month by I. A. HICKY under the following Title.\nTHE\nBENGAL\nMAGAZINE,\nOR\nASIATIC\nREPOSITORY\nOF\nWIT AND HUMOUR.\nPrice four Rupees., Subscriptions taken in at the Original Printing Office.\n\nParticulars of the Infamous dismission of an English Nobleman for giving his vote in Parliament, agreeable to the Dictates of his conscience, thro’ the machinations of the Scottish Junto that surround the Throne and disgrace Majesty.\nCopies of Letters between Lord Hillsborough, and the Earl of Pembroke.\n\nMY LORD, St. James Feb. 14 1780.\nI Am much concerned that it falls to my lot to obey the Kings commands, by acquainting your Lordship, that his Majesty has no farther occasion for your service in the Offices of Lord-Lieutenant and Custos-Rotulorum of the country of Wilts; and your Lord-ship will, I hope, believe me when I assure you I should be glad of a more agreeable opportunity of expressing the respect, with which I have the honour to be,\nMy Lord, your Lord-ships,\nMost obedient humble servant.\nHILLSBOROUGH.\nTo the Earl of Pembroke &c. &c.\n\nA N S W E R.\nPrivy Garden, Monday Night.\nMY LORD, February 14 1780.\n“I Had the Honour to receive your Lord-ships Letter to day, in which your Lord-ship signifies his Majesty’s Commands to you, to let me know he has no farther occasion for my service in the Offices of Lord Lieutenant, and Custos Rotulorum of the country of Wilts.—I am much obliged to you for the concern you are so good as to express upon the occasion. Your Lord-ship will I flatter myself excuse me, if Concious as I am of my never-failing duty, attachment, and affection to his Majesty, I am under the necessity of imputeing this mark of the Kings displeasure to HIS MINISTERS, on account of a Vote I gave as a FREE Man, and upon a PUBLIC question.\nI have the honour to be, my Lord\nYour Lordships most obedient,\nAnd most humble Servant.\nPEMBROKE.\n\nHere follows the substance of the Earl Pembroke’s speech against the Partial appointment of the SCOTCHs over the Heads of old English Officers, to the Infamy of Administration and Dishonour of the King and Nation.\n“He made a general charge against ADMINISTRATION of having drove Officers naval and military, of the first reputation and abilities, from the service of their Country, and stated several instances in proof of his assertion. He adverted to what he called the most shame-ful and scandalous abuse of the powers vested in executive government, in their professional arrangements and promotions; their giving regiments to Officers in Subaltern situations and even to persons who were totally unacquainted with the army or military habits of life by which veterans of long service, of tried and approved ability and merit, were deprived of their right of succession and pro-motion; and that not only to the injury of indi-viduals, but to the Army in general by which the only use an Army could be of at any time particularly in a time of War the protection of the kingdom and in well executed and judicious attacks upon our enemies was defeated. But the Army was now as almost every other department was, employed merely as an engine of Government and made subservient to the views of a Cabal to answer factious purposes, and to gratify the pretensions of those who had rendered themselves acceptable to the Kings Ministers. He entertained a very high respect for the person and abilities of the noble Lord, who was presumed to direct the military affairs of this Country; but without sounding his o-pinion on the facts so ably stated by the noble duke of Richmond who made the motion in order to shew that the noble Lord’s real powers were inadequate to his ostensible situation, he was convinced that the strange measures alluded to did not originate with the noble Lord himself, but were dictated by a cabal of Ministers, which was led and directed in military affairs by a noble Lord (supposed to mean Lord George Germain) in the Cabinet, a Member of the other House who could not be supposed to know much of the feelings or the merits of an Officer, as he had been publicly dismissed from the service himself for Military misconduct. He was very pointed and severe upon Administration in general, and affirmed, that if the present Administration were permitted to remain much longer at the head of public affairs, the Ruin of the Nation was inevitable.\nP. S. Let it be remembered by all true Englishmen, that Lord Pembroke served with his Regiment of Cavalry in Germany the whole of the last War with distinguished Bravery and Reputation, and he has now the mortification to see MINDEN SACKVILLE who was broke for Cowardice, made Secretary of State to our wise King.\n\nAn exact and Critical PORTRAIT of LORD NORTH, the blundering QUIXOTE Prime Minister of England delivered in Parliament by the Honble. Mr. THOMAS PITT on the 6th March 1780.—recommended to the serious perusal of the GREAT MOGUL and other High Officers entrusted by the Generous-Confidence of their Country with the Welfare—Lives and Properties of MILLIONS.—\nTHE Noble Lord North has said that he is not RESPONSIBLE to the Nation for the Calamities which have befallen it, but if the noble Lord expects to obtain credit to this assertion, I think it incumbent upon the noble Lord to inform us WHO IS responsible—I would with the noble Lord to attend to the case truly stated.—Did not the noble Lord propose support, and recommend the measures alluded to, to this House? Did not he tell them, do such a thing, and such will be the consequence? did not he come the next year and desire credit to his new predictions, which proved in the event as false and ill founded, as the preceeding? Did not he again tell Parliament that he had been misinformed and deceived? is this Language for a Minister? and after promising a thousand and a thousand times over; after spending millions upon millions, sacrificing thousands and thousands of lives, tell this House that the whole was Visionary, and impracticable; that the Colonies must have their own terms; that they must not be taxed; that the claim of making laws for them must be abandoned; and yet, does not his Lord-ship after spending fifty millions of Money and pledging the nation for the expenditure of as much more persist in the same ruinous mischievous and destructive War? How often has his Lordship told us, that FRANCE would not enter into, or take any part in the American contest? and yet has he not involved us in a war with that ambitious neighbour, and inveterate Enemy? was not his Lord-ship equally sanguine and positive that SPAIN would decline to enter into the views of France? and is not the fact that we are now engaged in, a most perilous and expensive war with the united force of the House of Bourbon?—This is the Man whom this House have supported for a series of Years back; such a man cannot have the genuine support and approbation of this House; he has I affirm been supported by nothing but by Bribes thro’ the undue and unconstitutional influence of the Crown. I believe there is not a person who hears me, and fairly weighs the political and ministerial merits of the noble Lord who can think that this House could have ever consented to keep him in his present situation, if their real sentiments had not been smothered, and their fears and hopes kept alive by the irresistible influence of the Crown.\nBut independent of that part of the noble Lords conduct, which more immediately comes within the cognizance and notice of this House, has any part of his administration foreign or domestick, given the picture of a GREAT and ABLE MINISTER, whether referable to a period of peace or war—Even in his own proper department as a financer how has he acquitted himself, what plans in time of peace did he frame for paying off the national Debt, or re-\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-05-12/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BjxpRMRP800fL3__lsLhJjTpR1G6UO80/view", "text": "ducing the interest, what alliances has the noble Lord entered into with the great powers on the continent, to induce them to act offensively or defensively; what assistance has he provided should we be attacked within the Kingdom, what neutral powers has he brought over to his side to secure in case of future events, or change of circumstances. what inducements has he held out to foreign powers to ally themselves with us. Or what interests of a Mercantile nature has he promoted, or sources of trade has he opened, in order to supply the loss of that native commerce, which we once exclusively enjoyed: and must have continued to enjoy. In spite of the deepest machinations of our enemies were it not for that very noble Lord Who fatally led the MAJORITIES of the House, which is the subject under discussion this day.\n\nWhen I pass Lord Chathams conduct in contrast to the administration of the present Minister Lord North, it fills me with grief—it is too humiliating a Contrast for any Man who has the real interest and honour of the English Nation at heart to reflect upon, without a sincere sorrow of what we are come to.—I remember the time (when I was abroad) that it was the highest honour to be an ENGLISHMAN.—I well recollect, during the late war, when at the different Courts of Europe, that all Europe looked up to this Country as the seat of power, Glory, Riches, and Bravery; when indeed the name of an ENGLISHMAN conferred an honour which no rank title or riches could bestow. What light is Great Britain now held in by the several powers in Europe every way the reverse. We are become the contempt and laughing stock and pity, as we were once the admiration of foreigners, I know it, I have seen it; and as to the noble Lord in the blue ribbon. (Lord North) his name never mentioned on the Continent of Europe unaccompanied by the LAUGH OF RIDICULE, and the most SOVEREIGN CONTEMPT.—I hope the Noble Lord will not suppose that I mean any thing personal to him, I speak of him only as a minister; I believe him a very honest worthy man, in his Private capacity; and if my habits of life gave me an opportunity of telling him in private what I now tell him in public, I should impart my sentiments to the noble Lord with equal sincerity and freedom I cannot now however, forbear adding that nothing but the Influence Stated in the motion, could have kept a person every way so unfitted for the Office he now fills in that station.\n\n——SPARGERE VOCES\nIN VULGUM AMBIGUAS, ET QUEERERE CONSCIUS ARMA.\nMr. HICKY,\n\nBEING almost weary of the Palace, and the Company there, I turned on my Heel to leave it, when the Guide pulling my Sleve, pointed at a particular sett of Courtiers, who seemed engaged in close conversation, and looked so serious, that I could not forbear remarking to my Guide that I supposed they were discussing soms important State question; on which the Glory and welfare of the whole Empire depended: He observed in Answer that these were Men whom Caprice, not Merit.—Mean, Unmanly, Slavish, Adulation, without a grain of Sincerity, impudent pretentions, to Knowledge, though replete with the grossest Ignorance, and a ready compliance with any dirty Court Jobb, had recommended to the passions (not to the Judgment) of the Emperor, for had he exercised the latter, he would have banished them from his presence, as beings, to he last degree unqualified for the places they now fill notwithstanding which, he has the weakness to consult them, on the most Arduous Affairs of Government, for which they take Care to be amply gratified by Sinecure places, and Preferments of themselves and still more worthless dependants, and vile Toad Eaters. One of the party says he pointing to a Man drest in black, has made himself of such Consequence, lately in the Empire, that he almost compels, the Emperors Assent, to his most venal, self interested, and unreasonable demands;\n\nthough evidently designed to promote his own greedy selfish Views, in Opposition to the Public Weal and the Emperor's Glory.\n\nWe were then interrupted by the appearance of a Crowd of Petitioners, entreating the Emperor to ease them of a most wicked, oppressive, and unreasonable Tribute, lately imposed on a City some distance from Jesso, by its Magistrates, without the Emperor's knowledge, which so provoked his Highness. that he gave a Court sycophant (who endeavoured to palliate the ROBBERY so found a Box on the Ear, that he immedidately disappeared.—These Petitioners were headed by a comely man named Pomposo whose uncouth address was so disgustful to the Emperor, that he retired some paces from him. However in lieu of representing the Citizen's Grieveances his whole Arguments consisted of ridiculous Egotism, or something like a panygiric, on himself, which raised so loud, and general a Laugh, that I could not hear for some minutes after, however by the attention that the Emperor shewed the poor Petitioners, it was Generally thought that the Magistrates complained of, would be most exemplarily punished; seeing nothing to please at Court, I returned from thence to meet objects more worthy of contemplation a Description of which shall be reserved for another opportunity.\n\nIt appears somewhat Strange to me Mr. Hicky that you totally, suppress every part of my Journal which I have taken so much pains to transcribe for you, that relates to the foster Sex at Jesso, I fancy you must feel such keen enjoyment from it that you envy an equal satisfaction to your readers; or do you mean to reserve the whole for an Octavo Volume, under the Title of the WHOLE DUTY OF WOMAN, if so you are welcome to it in that way, but till better informed of your reasons respecting this matter, you shall not have any more Female Anecdotes from,\nBATAVUS.\n\nMr. HICKYS respectful Compliments await on Batavus, and embraces the present opportunity to return him thanks for such parts of his usefull Journal, which he has thought proper to oblige him with, and hopes he will not be offended, at the liberty which Mr. HICKY has taken, at different times by suppressing such part of his Journal as related to the Ladies, for which liberty, Mr. HICKY is clearly satisfied he ought to apologize. his reasons are as follows.\n\nMr. HICKY, begs leave to say that he is of opinion that, the greatest blessing that his Sex enjoys in this savage, part of the Globe, is the refined, and delicate conversation of his fair Country Women, cheer'd and animated by their Heavenly smiles we are made ample amends, for the intemperance of the Climate, was it not for them we should be unpolished, and brutish, to them alone we stand indebted, for all those noble refinements of our manners.\n\nAs to driving of a Pheaton, smoaking of a Hooker, and many other actions of a simular kind, Mr. HICKY deems them Masculine amusements, and can with much propriety point them out as unnatural to, and unbecoming the more refined attention of a delicate fine, well bred Woman. But as to the natural foibles which his friend Batavus relates, he must beg leave to omit them, for he is of opinion that much can be urged in favour of those Ladies alluded to, such as the unsuitable treatment they have received from those, whom their cruel Parents, or hard fortune, in Life has doomed them to spend their days with, Let me ask you my valuable friend if in such cases there is not great allowances to be made? in hopes of gaining their approbation and lovely smiles, the truly brave, and manly Officer Heads his Force, and regardless of all danger leads them on to Battle. Shall we then be their Enemies? No my friend let us shelter them in our bosoms, and shield them from the rude and uncouth attacks of the rough, unfeeling, and degenerated part of Mankind.\n\nExtract of a Letter from the Coast.\nTHE Snow Mat, Omed Mahadar from Mergui, taken by Hyder Ally's Boats and carried into Porto Novo with 15 Elephants on Board and a valuable Cargoe i.\n\nretaken by the Success Galley; Capt. Fenwick; They boarded her at an Anchor, in Porto Novo Roads at 12 o'Clock in the Night with their Boats. A number of Seapoys on awaking, jumped over board, and left their laden Firelocks on the Snows Deck, which were fired at the Seapoys in the Water. The Snow is a fine Vessell, and will carry near 5000 Bags of Rice.\n\nThe Snow Tryton, Capt. Henry Forbes from Tavoy, for Madras, was taken by Hyder Ally's People in January last, as she was at an Anchor in Pondicherry Roads, they hauled the Vessell on shore, and broke her up; Capt. Forbes did not know that Hyder was in possession of Pondicherry, and they kept him a Close confined Prisoner, he made his Escape in Womans Cloaths in March.\n\nExtract of a Letter from the Coast dated April 10th 1781.\nWE are visited again by Horse and foot on N. W. face within three or four Miles they are forming Redoubts and Bid us Defiance,! Numbers not known with Cannon and it is said will attempt to storm our Black Town, every precaution is taken, But the vast Numbers claiming protection, makes every thing Dear in the Eating way.—Don't be taken in with spurious Accounts said to be Printed in Calcutta, not a word true the Extract of his dated Ganjam which I have seen transcribed: March 27th, we were surprized with packet Snow Lively from England, She sailed for Calcutta April 2d, the inclosed you will return me taken out of the Last Magazine for Sept. the whole too big for a Letter, the Nymph Sloop of War returned from Cape Good Hope April 4th, went to Cruize of Ceylone and to meet Admiral Hughes, 7th Capt Bunckle and his Officers returned in her this place having got a passage in Col. Bolt's Ship from Mauritius, they found or left the Princes Royal from Bencoolen at Cape Jan'y 9th. and a Danish small Europe ship from China with whom Mr. Lewis and Governor Whitehill's Packet's would go, sent from hence in the Nymph last Oct. Gov. Rumbold with 15 India ships of War, and 3 men of war had sail'd 8 Weeks for England before the Nymph arrived, on Jan'y 23d she spoke Tryal Packet Capt. Dempster for England in Lat. 37 South. Gen. Sir EYRE COOTE dispatched him from hence Dec. 2d. all well.\n\nI expected agreeable to your promises last Year that you would send me answer who has never answered my Letter transmitted you last Year Early and probably means never to pay me.\n\nListe de Escadre Francoise a Madras January 27 Mons Dioruas Commandant, per English News Papers May, they had account of these dated Nov. 3 1773 at Cape.\nGuns Men\nL'Orient 74 700\nBrilliante 64 600\nLe Sirven 64 600\nLe' Bizare 64 600\nL' Ajax 64 600\nL' Flamand 50 500\nConsolante 40 400\nLa'Subtile 20 200\nL'Expidition 14 80\nPondichary eng't and at C. good hope at Do. Nov. 3 1779 supposed an old India M. of W. in Pondichery engagement 1779 C. good Hope July 1779 in Podichary engagement 1779.\n\nAnd a fleet would naturally be sent out to Counterballance them and the Rest known to be in India the News papers say Accounts by way of Holland and per a Danish ship arrived from Cape Good Hope brought them the Accounts, and part of the following Ships are also Mentioned.\n\nShips at Mauritius Nov. 1779 with a great Num. of Troops and provisions scarce and dear.\nLa Pourvoyouse 40 in Pondichary eng't 79\nL Orizon 40 do do.\nLa Elizabeth 36 Gov. Whitehill ship do.\nL' Elephent 36\nL' Lione 36\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-05-12/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BjxpRMRP800fL3__lsLhJjTpR1G6UO80/view", "text": "Osterly prize 36 taken per. Elizabeth\nLa' Union do 36 Danish ship taken\nL' Tannare 24\nPintade 18\n\nThe Privateers fitted out at Mauritius 1779 were the Solomon 36, St. Anos, Philipina Snow 14, and another Snow.\n\nNews papers recited are dated May 5th 1780, and say, Le Bon Amies, Le Hercules, L Grand Bourbon, Le Triton, and a Sartine are or were at the Cape Good Hope as well as the Rest mentioned.\n\nN. B. Our Sartine was lost on the Malabar Coast Nov. last.\n\nThe French Fleet watered at Pondicherry and left the Coast Feb. 14th, Reported to go and to fetch Troops &c.—Admiral Hughes and Gov. Hornby would not believe Capt. Taskers Account of the French Fleet which he brought on his passage from China to Bombay and received from a Portaguese Ship he spoke with on his passage towards Bombay.\n\nSir Barnaby Grizzel.—A New Song\nTo the tune of Sweet Willy O!\nI\nTHE pride of the Play-house is sweet BARNEY O!\nThe pride of the Play-house is sweet BARNEY O!\nSo the Rupees he gains\nHe never complains,\nSo fond of the RHINO is Sweet BARNEY O\nII\nHe shifts Scenes and snuffs Candles does the sweet Barney O!\nHe shifts Scenes and snuffs Candles does the sweet Barney O!\nAnd whenever he plays\nThe whole Town's in amaze,\nNo TEAGUE so delightfull as sweet BARNEY O!\nIII\nPeter Nimmock adores him the sweet Barney O!\nPeter Nimmock adores him the sweet Barney O!\nWherever they Came\nThey were always the Game,\nAll the Town laughs at NIMOC and sweet BARNEY O!\nIV\nHe would be a PRINTER the sweet Barney O!\nHe would be a PRINTER the sweet Barney O!\nThe Press he soon SETT\nAnd composed a GAZETTE,\nWith a MONITOR witty by sweet BARNEY O!\nV\nHe charmed as an ACTOR the sweet Barney O!\nHe charmed as FIDLER and PAINTER also\nAnd when he turned Printer\nWith Nimmock that Squinter,\nThe TOWN GRINN'D in CHORUS at sweet Barney O!\nRoger O Tickle 'em from the Banks of the Shannon.\n\nTo Mr. HICKY\nSO! the Murder is out—the long expected removal of Peter Nimmock is come to pass. But the shameful Methods by which Sir Barnaby Grizzel the present Editor of the I—a G——e has chous'd him out of his share, is deserving of public Censure. This FAT EDITOR joins to an insatiable thirst for Money a deep designing spirit, he first picked a quarrel with Peter Nimmock by finding fault with his temper, and carefully avoided signing Articles of Partnership, that he might at pleasure discard his Colleague which the wretch has effected without giving him scarcely the profit of a Months sale of the INDIA GAZETTE; having by the most artfull methods secured to himself (with the assistance of his Reverend Friend) all the Types Presses &c. &c. That Nimmock was obliged to take what Sir Barnaby Grizzel gave him, or go without. Against such Arts as these what honest Man can guard, and I should not be surprized if he laid a scheme to destroy your business and reduce to Beggary a Man who I am certain never did him an Injury. I am well acquainted with the parties, and if you think proper to publish these FACTS, I will furnish you with certain private Anecdotes that may gratify your just resentment and entertain many of your Readers.\nYours\nHoughly. A well known Hand.\n\nTHE World perhaps does not give birth to a practice more rediculous in the Eye of reason, or nugatory to the cool ears of common sense, than that species of sophistry which has been adopted of late years, to discriminate Scotchmen from their Southern friends: general declamation, and an arbitrary detraction from the Characters and tempers of that antient People, seem to occupy the place of public spirit, and endow the minds of Englishmen with a patience to political injuries, at which the patriotic ardor of their ancestors woul'd have overleaped every bound of moderation and restraint: the vices of Government—the faults of Ministers, Popular tumults, general revolts, the loss of Battles, the deffection of Colonies, in fine every calamity both public and private, are reconciled under the mixt chimerical idea of Scotchmen.—Were this custom as general as the exposition of it in the public records of the Nation would seem to express, who that sees things deeper than the surface, but must lament the desponding spirit of a mighty people—And when we find it mingl'd with such intoxicateing draughts of self praise, drawn from the glory of ancestors, without an equal passion of emulation, I say, were the custom as general in fact, as it is in apperance—it would reduce the characteristic of a great Nation, to the circumscribed temper of a gossip Matron, who seeks to confine the virtues of all the world to her own family.—Should the periodical publications of the present Age transfer their existance to remote centries, and the collateral annals of the world, become obscured, or sunk in the rubbish of intermediate revolutions; and suppose the people who may then inhabit the Earth to possess in a lesser degree, the diminutive passions of Envy, Malice, Hatred, Detraction, Jealousy, and vindication; by which so large a share of the present race are so much hood-winked, and the dignity of human nature so much debased—they will be at a loss to reconcile that genus of Beings, who have played so distinguished a part, towards the close of the seventeenth centry, under the species name of Scotchmen.—They are described by the creative pens of insect scriblers, under so many hetrogeneous figures, and such whimsical attributes assigned them, that they must be adepts in our phrazeology to decypher the groupe; Swifts Liliputians may be admitted into their creed, while the possible existance of such creatures as Scotchmen are represented to be by their southern Neighbours, will be rejected as fabulous and chimerical—at the same time possessing Pride and Meaness, Knowledge and Ignorance, Cunning and Weakness, Arrogance and Adulation; at the same instant upbraided with their poverty and charged with engrossing all the lucrative offices of state: Loyal to their King, and treacherous to their Country.—But when they come to canvass the History of England, and review their Archievements there, how will the wonder! to see the Power and Freedom of that Nation, arive at the Zenith of its Glory, teeming with safety and happiness at home, and Commanding Honor, Reverance and Respect from abroad impervious to the attacks of every Earthly power, and the means of its existance centering itself—when lo! a swarm of Scotchmen, pouring in like a torrent, destroy the force of every regulation, unnerve the sinews of the Laws, tear the Constitution to pieces, rend the Temple of Government in twain; strike Liberty a deadly blow, unbar the Prison doors of slavery, and let the gorgan loose with all her horrors on the freest People under the Sun; and become themselves the dispensors of Laws and Sovereigns of the Country.—\nTo this strange fantastical mode of reasoning is the patriotism of the present Age reduced false in principle, as it is pernicious in effect: If the Laws are corrupted, and our rights are infracted, the only sure means of enabling us to regain our former level, is by holding the taper to the true source of the Evil.\nIt is felt evident that the Government of England retains very little of its original purity, every act of the prevailing power, points to the approaching downfall of a distempered Constitution; and the licentious perserverance of the Crown.\nTo be continued in our next.\n\nCALCUTTA.\nOn Thursday last the following Civil Promotions took place.\nJOHN MACKENZIE Esq. President of the Board of Customs.—\nJohn Petrie and Archibald Montgomery } Esqrs. Members.\nMr Henry Scott Secretary and Accomptant.\nMr. John White Assistant Secretary and Sub Accomptant.—\nMr. David Cumming, Custom—Master.\n\nLast Thursday was Married Archibald Montgomery Esqr. to the Amiable and agreeable Miss Chantry, a young Lady blessed with every accomplishment of Person and Mind to render the Marriage State a Scene of Joy and Happiness.\n\nTo Be LETT.\nA Lower-room'd House within a large Compound and proper out Offices near the Council Chamber. For particulars enquire at the PRINTING OFFICE. March 30th, 1781.\n\nNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN\nTHAT Mr. Lewis Da Costa has still upon hand for Sale a very large quantity of Excellent Danish Clarret, Bayone Wine, Europe Cables, Hawsers and Cordage. Also Teak Planks of different thickness and sheathing Boards. Any person inclined to purchase the whole or a part of any of the above Articles are Requested to apply to him at his House in the Raddabazar, having quitted the House near the Armenian Church.\n\nWANTED\nA Dictionary, Italion and French, or Italian and English. Any Person who has one to dispose of, may hear of a purchaser by applying to Mr. Andrews at the Circulating Library.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-05-12/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BjxpRMRP800fL3__lsLhJjTpR1G6UO80/view", "text": "POET's CORNER.\n\nAn Epigram on Dunderham blixom Smack (the cross'd Beard Apostle in Embrio) Preaching a Sermon against Mr HICKY and the Bengal Gazette, in Mr. Kiernanders cathedral.\n\nYOUNG SMACK from the Pulpit Thundered hell and perdition\nGainst Hicky for Twigging the Reverend Mission,\nFriend HICKY, sore gall'd at the trick of the Types,\nGave this German Apostle some cutting hard wipes;\nBereaved of his Birth-right can HICKY do less?\nWhat he owes to the PULPIT, than pay thro the Press:\nThe Padre declares, that (in Case there is no FLAW)\nBy the advice of Sir Jacob he'll 'Try it at law\":\nIt rejoices all lovers of Jokes and of Jeers,\nThat the Printer and Padre are both by the ears:\nHow the Court will be Crowded—The Counceller's Giggle\nNot a JUDGE on the Bench, but his Backside will Wriggle,\n'Tis right excellent Fun, for the Town;—how it chuckles?\nThat, old Grey Beard, at last, gets a rap on the Knuckles.\n\nS I R,\nBEING in Company the other Evening, the Conversation turned upon the Crime of Suicide. A Gentleman in Company challenged me to produce any one Passage in Scripture which absolutely forbids it; I could not recollect any one at the Time, nor have I been able to find one since. If any of your Correspondents will point out the particular Passages alluded to, he will perhaps confer a great Obligation on some of those Mortals who are weary of their Existence, as well as on\nYour humble Servant,\nM.\n\nA N E C D O T E\nOf the late LORD CHESTERFIELD.\nLORD CHESTERFIELD being one Day in Company with some Ladies of his Acquaintance at the Exhibition, they observed among other fine Portraits, the celebrated Handel's. O law! my Lord, says one Lady, there's the great Handel, as I am alive; but it is a thousand Pities that the Artist did not paint one of his most favourite Pieces, imitateing a Scroll, in his Hand; it would set off the Picture, I am sure, to much more Advantage; would it not, my Lord? Why, yes, it certainly would answered his Lordship, I wonder says she, which of them would look best there; Why, replies the wit, I should think if his Water Piece was there, it would look to a much greater Advantage.\n\nA Red Hot Irishman in Calcutta being at Huggins and O'Donnel's made a very shrew'd and witty remark a few Days since viz.—That the King had presented Admiral Rodney with his Picture in a Gold Box made of RIGHT HEART OF OAK for the Eminent services he had Render'd the Nation.\n\nADVERTISEMENT.\nWANTS EMPLOY a Gentleman who writes a good hand, is conversant in Accounts and Bookeeping, speaks several Languages (English, French, Dutch, &c.) and translates the same with facility, of an Active disposition, and acquainted with business. The advertiser is a person of good family, but from adverse circumstances, and having few acquaintance in Calcutta, is impelled to adopt this mode of recommending himself to the Notice of some Gentleman of liberal sentiments thro' whose patronage he may obtain a settled employ, either out of the provinces, in a public Office, or to superintend a Merchantile Concern.\nThe favor of a line is requested to A. B. to the care of Mr. Andrews at the Library.\n\nTHE SOCIETY for the Insurance of Foreign Vessels having Extended their Plan and Capital, Give Notice that they will Insure indiscriminately upon all English or Foreign Vessellss Proceeding to and from the Different Ports in India or to Europe.\n\nTo be L E T\nA House on the Esplanade, the corner of the Post-Office Street, Lately inhabited by Lt. Mac'Intire. Enquire of Ram Hurry Taggoor.\n\nWANTS EMPLOYMENT.\nA Young Man who lately came from England, would be glad to engage himself in any Gentleman's Office as a Writer, or Book-Keeper.\nAny Gentleman in want of such a Person, by directing a Line to J. G. at Mr. HICKY's Printing Office, will be waited on.\nCalcutta 5th May 1781.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nA Spot of Garden ground, Consisting of one Baggah and four Gottahs near Cossey-pore pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges, with a good Carriage Road.\nFor particulars please to enquire of Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar, at Calcutta.\n\nN O T I C E.\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar, opposite Mr Guthries is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at one Rupee four Ans. per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee 8 An's. retail. Fine Old Rum at 2 Rupees per Gallon., fine double, and treble refined Loaf Sugar, Manufactured at Sookfagur, and equal to any made in Europe Calculated to answer the end of sweetning, without, depriving the Tea of its Flavor, Sugar of this excellent and agreeable quality has been long wished for in this part of the World.\nThe very finest transparent Sugar Candy at 30 Rupees per Maund. Patna piece Goods, raw Silks &c. and a variety of other articles. All Gentlemen favoring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfetion.\n\nTURNBULL, MAC' INTYRE, and DAWLEY.\nBEG Leave respectfully to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta, that their Investment of China Goods imported in the Rumbold, is now exposed to sale for ready Money, and upon the most reasonable terms, at the House formerly Occupied by Mr. Slight, near the Court House.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nHAVING any Claims, or demands on the Estate of Capt. George Davies, of Artillery, on the Madrass Establishment, lately deceased; are desired forthwith to send an account thereof to Doctor Chas. Allen at Fort William, sole Executor of the said Capt. Geo. Davies, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are requested immediately to pay the same.\nFort Willam April the 14th 1781.\n\nALL PERSONS,\nWHO have any demands on the Estate of Mr. William Justice deceased, are requested to send an account of them to Mr. James Miller one of the Executors. And all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to discharge their respective Debts, without delay.\n\nJUST PUBLISHED.\nBY AUTHORITY.\nAND to be Sold at the Library, the Late Bye Law, either Bound or in Sheets.\n\nThe LOTTERY\nfor the Harmonic House\nBEING nearly filled up Messrs. Stark and Robertson request that the Subscribers in Calcutta, will meet at Nicolls and Crieghtons Tavern, on the first monday of June next, between the Hours of 10 and 11 in the forenoon, to appoint a Committee to superintend the Drawing of the Tickets: Likewise request that the Gentlemen who are not in Calcutta, will give Orders to their Agents here, to Pay in the Subscription Money to Messrs. Stark and Robertson, and to receive their Tickets previous to that Meeting.\nCalcutta 19th April 1781.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nAT Mr. Levetts distellery the best Old, and New Rum 27 per Cent cheaper than is sold in Calcutta.\nAnd the best trible refined sugar at Mr. Huggins, and Cantwelis, Batavia and Country Arrack at Mr. Levetts Distillery at the cheapest rates.\n\nGEORGE ADAMSON.\nCLOCK and Watch-maker the next House to Messrs. Stewarts Carpenters near the Court House, beg leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement that he repairs all sorts of Clocks and Watches and makae all sorts of Gold and Silver Work likewise mends old work in the neatest manner.\nN. B. where all Commissions from Town and Country will be punctually obey'd.\n\nMR. Stillas Watch and Clock-maker, and late Assistant to Mr. Guthrie in the Radda Baazar. Begs leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen in the Settlement that He has taken a House in the Loll Baazar next door to Mr. Tirretta, where He repairs, and Cleans all kind, of Clocks and Watches.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER, to the Hon. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-05-19", "date": "1781-05-19", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-05-19/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/18I6SeG6JfHChITyHyflBfjc53-fMV626/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\n69\nFrom Saturday May 12 to Saturday May the 19th 1781.\nNo. XVII\n\nNOW IN THE PRESS\nAND\nSPEEDILY WILL BE PUBLISHED\nBY J. A. HICKY\nAT HIS PRINTING OFFICE.\nIN CALCUTTA.\n\nTHE New Bye-Law properly discussed, defined and dissected, Paragraph by Paragraph, fully Explained by the clearest comments taken from the highest Legal and constitutional Authorities, adapted to the meanest Capacity. Which will prove a very necessary Pocket Manual, not only for this, but succeeding Generations, to shew how carefull our Wise Ancestors have been to protect us, our Lives, Liberties, and Properties.\n\nTo the PUBLIC.\nTHE great demand for the Original Bengal Gazette has induced Mr. Hicky to Publish them in Volumns, which are now to be had bound or unbound at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar.\n\nPROPOSALS for printing a Magazine by Subscription, to be Published the first Wednesday in every Month by I. A. HICKY under the following Title.\nTHE\nBENGAL\nMAGAZINE,\nOR\nASIATIC\nREPOSITORY\nOF\nWIT AND HUMOUR.\nPrice four Rupees., Subscriptions taken in at the Original Printing Office.\n\nMATRIMONY—To THE FAIR SEX.\nA Gentleman under 30 of an agreeable Person—sound constitution, and few Vices, is desirous of entering into the HOLY STATE OF WEDLOCK, provided he could find in Bengal a LADY possessed of the following qualifications.\nHer age from 15 to 25, a tolerable share of Beauty, a great portion of pliability of Temper, of Decent CAST or parentage, and the usual Education of the Country, Dancing no way necessary, nor Religion; (the latter will not be enquired into), as in this Country the Ladies are of all COLOURS and COMPLECTIONS, a few shades one way or the other, will not be regarded, provided there is an equivalent counterbalance of CASH, to render matters smooth and pleasant.—As the Gentleman's views are seriously honourable, it is hoped the Ladies will not consider this as a JOKE, and answer it only to gratify female curiosity.—\nThe Gentleman is a EUROPEAN, and remarkably FAIR, a circumstance which he flatters himself will have due weight, and as he means to continue some Years in India, this is a fine opportunity for a WIDOW with a Jointure, or for the DAUGHTER of a NATIVE MERCHANT wishing to settle in the World.—\nPlease to direct a Line to T. SILVERTON Esq; to be left at the Printer's 'till call'd for—Describing Qualifications, Fortune, and other necessary particulars, and an Interview shall be appointed directly.\n\nLITTLE TARQUIN Liliputian Secretary on finding his Amorous Frolic exposed to the derission the meanness of it deserved, went to Consult with Poolbundy on the hardship of his Case.—\nPoolbundy being a fellow-sufferer from the late Pasquinade of Lt. Col. Hicky, very sagely advised the little Secretary to restrain the impetuosity of his rage.—\nLittle Tarquin urged that the Chawbucking was administered on the Palanquin, in which he sat, and not upon his own delicate Shoulders, which he presumed altered the position, and rendered the Paragraph Scandalum Magnatum. Poolbundy with great Learned accuracy replied, that the Palanquin on the present occasion (which was a special Case) would be considered in Law as similar to a Good thick, Great Coat, which has saved the skin of many a delinquent.\n\nMr HICKY\nI do not suppose that the Mogul will take the advice of you, or indeed of any one, out of his Circle of Sycophants and flatterers; otherwise the best step he could take to raise the Credit of the Company's Bonds would be to give public notice that they would be taken for Salt at the proportion of 4 Annas in the Rupee, nay a plan of that kind would not only prevent the Bonds falling at the scandalous discount they do (which it is said was 5 pr. Ct. last Week) but promote the Sales of the Salt and bring in ready Cash too, as every 5,000 Rupees payment in Bonds must be accompanied by 15,000 Rps. in Money and so in proportion. Tho' I have only said Salt, all Goods of the Company's is meant.\nNow that I am addressing, you I will mention another Subject which many of your Readers may be interested in. I mean all who may have Buildings to carry on next Year, to look about securing Chunam in time, as the Majority of what will come from Sillet, is made sure of by certain Friends of the Public—for the Calcutta Drains &c. &c.\nIn the Bond affairs I have not mention'd Ned Silent, as it is well known that the Mogul never gives him the trouble of consulting him unless regarding a Sop he intends giving some of his Dependants.—\nYour constant Reader\nCalcutta May 8th, 1781. Publicus.\n\nSIR\nTHERE being generally a little Rivalry between the Civil and Military Servants on this Establishment, I have always disaproved of the reflections sometimes cast upon the latter by the former—\"that they do not possess that Independant Spirit so suitable to their Profession, which is conspicuous in European Services\"—because most general reflections are in the main unjust: but I must acknowledge that two recent Instances have almost inclined me to believe, that there is greater foundation for this Censure, than one could have expected or wished for. The first is the tame and Spiritless Submission with which the heavy and never to be effaced stigma, cast upon the whole body of infantry Officers, from the Commander in Chief to the Ensign, (by the appointment of an Artillery Officer to conduct the Detachment destined to the Coast,) has been received! as who should say, ye are a parcel of Blockheads from the first to the last of ye, there is not one I deem worthy of this trust, which therefore I select a Man from another Corps to repose It on,\" yet against this Act of equal injustice and disgrace, not one Man-like murmur is heard.—And what claim has that favoured Pageant of fond and blind partiality to this Invidious selection! what Merits except noisy and indiscriminate professions of attachment to his Pattern; but whatever his abilities may be in his own line I fancy he has already shown a sufficient want of them as a General to warrant the loudest Censures on so unjust a preference.—\nThe second Instance shall be sent you hereafter.—\nYour Constant Reader.\nCrito.\n\nMr. HICKY.\nI Do not know that ever I met with a more dissatisfied set of Mortals than the generality of the Europeans of Calcutta. Before the deaths of General Clavering, and Col. Monson the common cry was, all private trade must be soon ruined for want of a circulation of Cash to carry it on; it being concluded that at the rate G—t went on; in 2 or 3 Years more, all the current Specie of the Country must be in the Company's hands; as it was well known there was at one time near 130 lacks of Rupees in the different Treasuries——Well Sir \"a shrewd and ingenious Financier taking this weighty matter, in hand, he immediately set about remedying this shocking grievance, and in a short time did it so effectually, that they say he did not leave, two Rupees to rub one against each other; nay to put it out of any successors power to be guilty of the absurdity above (mentioned for a considerable time at least) he has run the state in debt to every one who would trust it. This one would have thought must have made him an universal favourite, quite the contrary (as you well know) and because he gave an opportunity to 3 or 4 worthy Characters to serve themselves a little, at the same time they were adding to the honour of the English name and the profit of the C—y; many truly have given their tongues a freedom; but thank God we have the pleasure to see that he perseveres with a noble O—Resolution, superior to the voice of praise or censure, unless when the first comes from the amiable, polite, and virtuous tongues of a S—n an A—s—a—l whom he has had the happiness of selecting, to unbend his mind to and enjoy the sweets of society with.—\nYour impartiality and esteem for real merit, will I doubt not make you publish this feint attempt to do Justice to one of the first Characters of the Age.—\nSinceritas.\nS—Sa—r May 6th 1781.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-05-19/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BeRi7FNbPnobvMzE-1ERbsW1yOlH2Gfe/view", "text": "Continued from our Last.\n\nIN the exercise of Measures fatal to the welfare of the people, are melancholy objects of contemplation to every well-wisher, to the cause of freedom: but those Evils are relative to the Times considered comparitively, and to the people taken collectively rather than to any set of Men in particular.— Corruption has been let in by avenues which the people themselves have opened, the original fault lays at their door, the influence of the Crown is a secondary vice.— The Constitution of Briton in its original state, supposes the heart of the People warmly attached to the preservation of their Rights, and Liberties, and the good they are to derive from it to nourish this attachment; so that every individual might read his own in the Public weal.— But too great an increase of wealth has melted the steeled Virtue of our Ancestors, and led the way to the pursuit of false plans of Interest; the Eye of the Public is no longer fixed upon its own safety.—And great inequalities of fortune supplied by accidents foreign from the primative construction of our Government, have perverted the principles of representation, the only effectual means of overthrowing the constitution — But this contagion surely has not come from the North, for the Scotch were never blamed for their Riches. A King of England has very little power independant of the other branches of the State, and before he can shake them he must have corrupt Subjects to work upon, allow that the few minion Favorites about the Throne (on whose account 2 Millions of People are branded with such illiberal abuse) had transplanted the minds and principles of all the Stuart Race into the breast of the Sovereign, it could only make him be regarded as an object of contempt, not of dread, by his Subjects, unless their own virtue were faded.\n\nI am led into these general Reflections Mr. Printer by the late introduction of the practice aluded to, into the literary efforts of this Country, and cannot help expressing my sorrow, to find some betray an inclination at least, (tho' it cannot have any such dangerous effects) to kindle prejudices which have subsided in the common course of things; and that under the mask of Patriotism and at a time when general harmony only can enable us to smile in the face of public danger.—\n\nIt would carry me beyond the Intention of this Paper to enter into a discussion of the principles whereupon Scotchmen ground their Claims to a share in the common benefits of Great Britain, and it would be almost an insult to common understanding to offer it: but to treat every mark of favor, and every point of advantage gained by individuals of that Nation, as an innovation on the rights of Englishmen, displays a total ignorance of the nature of the Union and National connection, their Lives and Properties have been equally engaged, in acquiring many of the advantages in question, and are equally engaged in defending and maintaining the whole: and if their numbers where such advantages are to be gathered exceed the national proportion, it only indicates the impulse of a stronger necessity.—\n\nYour Correspondent the new North Britton seems to bear away the palm from all the rest, in point of gross declamation:— and as this is the last time you will hear from me, on a subject which I entered uppon for the sake of truth only; I shall close it with a thought that ocurred to me on reading his last paper. Scurrility in print conveys to ones mind (on considering the excellence and utility of the Press) the figure of a Cinder wench in Muslin, or a Prostitute in Brocade; far from Cloathing it with sanction, it only tends to heighten the odium of the Character; for the same reason that we could listen to the Anthem of a Cobler with some degree of patience from his Stall, but it would sink below disgust were he to exhibit at the Opera. And if this dispassionate pourtrayer of National Characters, aspires at any thing beyond the empty name of a meer echo-- he should endeavour to fabricate a sufficient number of new phrazes ---- for the beautiful ones of Scotch Junto, Venal Scotchmen and such like, are now as much mouthed as \"Our father which art in heaven,\" and the parable of the loaves and Fishes, was not so often quoted in our Saviours time.— It must however rejoice the blazing luminaries of the North, to find that the little twinklers of the East have caught a few beams from their light.\nCaledoneus.\n\nTo the Gentlemen of the Army.\n\nAS a friend to your Corps, to Justice and to myself, for I candidly profess I am an interested, tho' at the same time an Impartial Person, I must beg leave to offer my thoughts and observations to my Brother Officers on the subject of cloathing the Troops, and trust my Remarks will so far open their Eyes, and throw such Lights upon this Business, that they will no longer hesitate, or be in doubt regarding the Line they should pursue, as well for their own, as for the advantage of those Gentlemen, who are now, and may be hereafter concerned.\n\nA Report prevailing that the present Agent intends to embark for Europe early this Season, many candidates have already I understand, been exerting all their Interest and Influence amongst the Senior Officers of the Army, in order to procure a Majority of Voices, and secure by these Means the succession.\n\nThis mode of electing the Agent is in my opinion very unfair and injurious to the greatest Part of the Army, as well in its present, as future consequences. and in order to support my Alligation I shall explain my Reasons for entertaining those sentiments, which I doubt not will have every wished for operation.\n\nIf my Information is right, there are I believe, thirty six Majors, who Command Sepoy Regiments, and an equal Number of Captains attached to the European Companies who have suffrages in the choice of an Agent.—Out of this Number should any of the present Competitors, be popular and lucky enough to engage the Voices of thirty seven, which form a Majority, He is, to the Detriment and Disadvantage of the remaining thirty five, agreeable to former custom, Elected.—Is it not therefore unjust, out of Reason, and absurd to expect, that because a bare Majority are so generous as to promote the prosperity of a Friend and Favorite to their own certain disadvantage, the rest of the Army, who may not have the same motives or interest in his welfare, should be essential sufferers by such a Partiality? Were the present Sharers of the off reckonings only to be effected, it would not be of any material consequence, but as this is a subject in which every Junior Officer who by the Death or Resignation of his Senior, succeeds to his prospects, has an Interest; private Biass and Friendship, should most undoubtedly have little weight, when so serious a Business, as the general concern of the Army is under consideration.—I would therefore strongly recommend it, as a matter highly just and right, that upon the Resignation of the present Agent, the Cloathing be offered by a Public Notice in the Papers to the Person or Persons, who will undertake it upon the most reasonable and fair Terms, provided however He gives ample security for the faithful Account of any public monies which may from Time to Time be paid into his Hands.\n\nI am well aware of the Objections and Arguments, which may be used by the advocates for an uncontrouled, free and unprescribed Agency, as for sooth, that it will be an utter Impossibility to make any exact calculation of the Disbursements in preparing the Cloathing, that the Company do not always furnish the same Cloth and at the same Prices; but to me, who have taken some little Pains to develope and obtain a knowledge of this Business, such Pleas appear inadmissable, and can be very easily invalidated.\n\nThe Sepoys are usually clothed in Lacca, which is bought out of the Company's stores for C't. R's. 61 14 8 the Piece of Twenty two Yards long, and one and an half wide,; provided enough of this Cloth can be procured, surely it would prove no very difficult Matter to ascertain for how much a Sepoy's Coat can be furnished.—But if there should not be a sufficient quantity and it should be necessary to complete the Clothing with Aurora, which comes higher than Lacca, and costs C. Rup. 77 the Piece of the same length and breath of the former, it may also with as little Trouble be tried how much a Sepoy's Jacket made up of this Cloth will cost.\n\nIn short whoever offers Proposals, will I may venture to say, explain to the Officers in a very satisfactory manner, the Terms upon which He will undertake and engage to make up the Coat of each Person attached to the Army provided the Company supply Cloth from Home agreeable to their present Prices, and you will then be able to judge how far it may be to your own Interest and Advantage, as well as for the Benefit of your Successors to accept of them.\n\nShould the Hon'ble Board here, find it necessary at any future Period to raise the Price of their Cloth, which I can hardly imagine will ever be the case, the Agent should in his account receive cre-\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-05-19/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BeRi7FNbPnobvMzE-1ERbsW1yOlH2Gfe/view", "text": "dit for any such difference.\n\nUpon the Election of any new Agent, if these observations and Hints of mine have the wished for effect, it will always afford me real satisfaction, to think that I have been in any shape instrumental in Promoting the general good and advantage of the Army\n\nMILES.\n\nACCOUNTS from EUROPE.\n\nTHE Grand Jury have found the bill against Lord G. Gorden for High Treason.\n\nGen. Arnold had corresponded with Lord Cornwallis and was on the point of deserting with 6000 Men under his Command, when Capt. Andrews, who had negociated the plan, and had been frequently in the American Camp disguised as a Valet, was discovered, it is said Gen. Arnold was immediately brought to a Court Martial condemned and executed with Captain Andrews.\n\nThe Conduct of Sir Ths. Pillage respecting his avaritious oppression of the Northern Sarcars, has been the subject of Animadversion at a Public Court of the Proprietors and a Committee of 13 had been appointed to take into consideration Sir Pillages Conduct in the Government of Madras; and it was thought he would be brought to condign Punishment for his Malversation, and notorious abuse of Public Trust and the Company's confidence. His whole Government was a scene of Plunder, extortion, avarice, and Rapacity not a moments regard did he pay to the Interest of the Company, or the defence of the Carnatic the unhappy Country he was sent out to relieve and foster, but after Gorging himself with Pagodas, He decampt, under an Escort, afforded him, by Sir Durbar, to convoy his Plunder, this convoy consisted of three of the most useful Ships then in the Country, by the loss of which we were left in a defenceless state, and our Merchants ruined by the capture of their Vessels for want of protection, and left an helpless prey to Hyder Ally.------By the neglect of Sir Durbar.\n\nAdvices have been received here by way of Allepo dated so late as 19th January 1781.\n\nWHICH informs the Governor and Council of a strong Reinforcement of English Men of War, and Troops having sailed from Portsmouth for the East India's Consisting of 3 sail of the Line, 7 Frigates well Mann'd, 2000 of the Kings Troops, and a large Fleet of India Men consisting of 12 sail and full of Recruits, and Companys Troops intended to subdue Mannilla and Mauritius, and for the more effectual security of the English Terri-tories in India.\n\nThe New Parliament had met and unanimously Voted 15 Millions sterling for the service of the Current year, which was raised instantly.\n\nRodney had defeated the combined Operations of France, and Spain, in the West India's and America and rendered them totally inefectual.\n\nMonsier Guichen has returned with the Fleet to France, to join the Grand combined Fleet which is Commanded by De Esting, when a Decisive Battle between the Grand Fleets in all probability will ensue.\n\nAdmiral Arbuthnot had block'd up Monsr. Teirney in Rhode Island, so that He must be compel'd to Fight against his will.\n\nThus Old England still keeps her Ground against the Combined FORCES OF ALL THE GLOBE.\n\nThe ARMED NUTRALITY begin to Conduct themselves with a little more decency.--- The DUTCH to be a little Anxious for the safety of their remote Settlements.\n\nThus whilst the truly brave and invaluable Rodney, is amusing of himself with the musick of Cannon balls whistling around his Ears, exchanging shot, for shot, with the Enemies of his Valuable and much Injured Country Sir Dubar is stuffing of his inactive Carcass like a Bale of Cotten, at Bombay and listning to\n\nthe more pleasing sounds of the Chinkling of the Pagodas.\n\nExtract of a Letter received from Robert Abbot Esq; of Aleppo, dated 19 January, 1781.\n\n\"COMPTE DE GUICHON was returned from the West Indies to Cadiz, with 18 sail of the Line and 95 Merchantmen. Compte D'Estaing is to Command the Combined Fleets of France and Spain, and he is to do great things if England wou'd go to sleep, but we have an equal Fleet to oppose them in the Channel or in the Bay,------Sir Samuel Hood with a Fleet of 18 sail of the Line and some Frigates with a Number of Troops was going out to the West Indies, so in all probability we shall be superior to our Enemies in that part of the World either by Land or Sea. The French having left at Martinique only 9 Ships of the Line, Admiral Rodney on hearing of the departure of Mons. Guichon sail'd immediately and joined Arburthnot, with 11 sail of the Line. they had already block'd up Mons. Teinay in Rhode Island, and it was thought they wou'd attempt to destroy him in the Harbor with his 8 Sail of the Line\".\n\nThe New Parliament was already set, War is to be carried on with the greatest vigor 15 Millions L. Sterling Voted for the service, and there were 32 Ships of the Line Building, which they say both France and Spain together cannot do at one time. Gibralter had sufficient Provision of bread and Salt Beef, so there is no fear of its falling into the hands of the Spaniards. I have no more to say at present, but that I am &c.\n\nR ABBOT.\n\nThe Resolution Capt. Poynting from Bombay brings the following disagreeable Account.\n\nTHAT one of General Godda d's Battalions had been totally cut off. This Battalion was escorting a large quantity of provisions for the Army, the whole of which fell into the enemy's hands.\n\nThe same advises mention that General Goddards approaches to Poonah were opposed by a very formidable force.\n\nAccounts from the Coast of Coromandel mention that Gen. SIR EYRE COOTE is still at Cuddalore. Col. Stuart had set out to take upon him the Command of Col. Pierce's Detachment, which when under his Command, was to Co-operate with Gen. SIR EYRE COOTE'S Forces.\n\nAccounts from Col. Carmac's Detachment mention that Capt. Worship, with his Battalion was surrounded by 7000 of the Enemy, that he posted his Force in the Fort, and which the Enemy had repeatedly attempted to scale, but were always bravely repulsed with a considerable loss on their side.\n\nLt Dethick is Kill'd, and several of Capt. Worships Officers wounded.------\n\nThe Seapoys behaved ill, and Capt. Worship has sent to Col. Carmac for a Reinforcement, and some additional Serjeants and Corporals.\n\nExtract of a Letter from point de Galle at Ceylon datted 18th April 1781.\n\nTHE Ship Resolution Capt. Poynting, attempted to go from that place in Decr. last, but was obliged to enter again, Sailed in Jany. and met with same success; the George Capt. Smith, entered with her. Capt Dowse fell in with the French Privater St. Anne, and was ransom'd for 8000 Rupees, the same Chased the Cartier Capt. Walter Watson from China, who saved himself under the Dutch Cannon. de Salomon was at point de Galle, and in going out fell in with the Sea Horse Captn. Hughes and was very near being taken, but escaped.\n\nA small French snow, fitted out at the Cape, was overset near to Bentobe and sunk immediately, the People swimmed to shore consisting of 25 Europeans and 15 Coffries.\n\nIt is said that the French Fleet lays at Trinquamale.\n\nSir Edward with the squadron is a coming to us at last, He was seen off Pointe de Cal\n\nin his way to Madras.\n\nThe above mentioned Merchantman makes 26 Vessels taken by the French in these Seas.\n\nWe have the pleasure to inform the Public, that the Reverend Mr. Kiernander has recover'd his sight.\n\nCopy of Verses wrote by a Gentleman at Bencoolen in April 1780.\n\nHASTE dearest--- to this charming Place,\nLeave heat, dust, Noise, to all the busy Race:\nHere Hills, and Dales opposed to foaming Seas,\nAt once with balmy Air combine to please.\nAnd friendly vapours from the extended Bay\nCool Southern Gales afford us all the day\nAnd to the weakned Nerves such vigor yield\nAll fly the Cott, to range the well stored field.\nAs Phebus from his watery bed peeps out\nWe haste the timerous Hare and Deer to rout\nWhilst Patridge, Quail, and Snipes, in strange surprize\nFall victims to our Pieces as the rise,\nWith Curlews, Plover, Teel, to change the scene\nAnd Angling Lovers here, know not the spleen.\nSuch in succession, through the Hills and plains,\nExcites our labor, and rewards our pains.\nHow strange to tell, yet purest water flows\nA Spring, as if, the briny Tide t'oppose,\nAnd dare its further progress, hinting thus\nFirst to Mankind am I; thine all is fuss.------\nWe live luxurious need I yet say more\nTo draw thee quickly to this friendly shore.------\n\nARIVALS.\n\n16th inst. Arived the Hon'ble Companys ship Resolution, said to be last from Bombay.\n\n15th do. The Hon'ble Companys Ketch of War Capt. Heffernan, left Town for Madras.\n\n17th do. The Diligent Schooner, Mr. William Bowey with the Hon'ble Companys Packett, left Town to clear out the Ships Belmount and Neptune for Europe.\n\nThe Letter in the Bangal Gazette of the 5th, was not intended for the Lady pointed at, in the New India Gazette, that Lady ought to be much obliged to the Editor of that paper, for his very sagacious remark.\n\nS I R,\n\nIF your Correspondent has not been able to find any one passage in Scripture which absolutely forbids Suicide, I hope his Antipathy to that crime will not therefore abate, and that he will not therefore think of it with less detestation. For beside that we are commanded, whatever be our state, therewith to be content, it is certain that many Immoralities, and particularly such as appear like Suicide, to be contrary to the nature as well as the reason of Mankind, are never so much as mentioned by our Saviour. but we are left to our own Reason and the laws of nature to guide and direct us.\nA Lay man.\n\nMR. Stillias Watch and Clock-maker, and late Assistant to Mr. Guthrie in the Radda Baazar. Begs leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen in the Settlement that He has taken a House in the Loll Baaz next door to Mr. Tirretta, where He repairs, and Cleans all kind, of Clocks and Watches.\n\nGEORGE ADAMSON. CLOCK and Watch-maker the next House to Messrs. Stewarts Carpenters near the Court House, beg leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement that he repairs all sorts of Clocks and Watches and makes all sorts of Gold and Silver Work likewise mends old work in the neatest manner.\n\nN. B. where all Commissions from Town and Country will be punctually obey'd.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-05-19/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BeRi7FNbPnobvMzE-1ERbsW1yOlH2Gfe/view", "text": "POET'S CORNER.\nA New Song call'd the Monitor in imitation of the Song sung by Banister intitled: \"This is Sir a Jubilee.\" being a Critical description of the Essays called the Monitor in Mess's Read and Messinks Gazette.\nVive la Bagatelle.\nTHIS is Sir a Monitor,\nEssays without wit or sence,\nPrinting without Mood or Tence,\nThis is Sir a Monitor.\nChorus!\nIf the Critics growl they may sir,\nBut a Rupee you must pay sir,\nFor this famous Monitor.\nOdes from Hassi, most Divino,\nParaphrased by Cantalino,\nBy Barney sold to catch the Rhino,\nThis is Sir a Monitor.\nScraps, from Homer, or Fingal,\nSonnets, wrote by Captain Gail,\n(Elio, cruelly they Maul;\nThis is Sir a Monitor.\nLove Songs, without wit or Fancy,\nLame Acrostics, on Miss Nancy;\n(A Compleat Hibernian--Fansy)\nThis is sir a Monitor.\nBengal--Crannys--(silly)--Journal\nTavern Bills of Fare--Internal--\nBillious Bowels, sure to turn all,\nThis is sir a Monitor.\nWingates stupid Green Room Tints sir\nThe thoughts purloin'd from Hogarts Prints sir\nIllumin'd by sir Barney's hints sir\nThis is sir a Monitor.\n\"Catalogues of Sales\" amazing\nClose Stools, Kitchen Pokers, blazing;\nThe wretched Readers Brain sore Crazing\nThis is Sir a Monitor.\nType--Excuses for Kiernander\n(That most Riged Righteous Gander)\nSent to Purge from Sin, this Land, sir;\nThis is sir a Monitor.\nMiss Pattys wit, our sence Regales,\nIn Moonshys wiskers, Puppies-Tails,\nwhile Nimmock at Cotillions Rails\nAnd this is sir a Monitor\nFrom old Reviews or Gazetteer\nThey Pillage Nonsence stale and queer\nWith which they cram the Town (oh dear)\nAnd call it Sir a Monitor\nPuns devoid of wit-or-fun-sir\nOnly fit to sh-t upon sir\nThese Play-house wights, have hit upon sir\nThis is sir a Monitor.\nThey think the Town so Throngd with Asses\nThat any stupid Nonsense passes.\nAnd however dull the Farce-is.\nChristian it a Monitor.\nChorus and Finale.\nIf the Critics Growl they may sir\nBut a Rupee you must pay sir\nFor this Famous Monitor.\n\nADVERTISEMENT.\nWANTS EMPLOY a Gentleman who writes a good hand, is conversant in Accounts and Bookeeping, speaks several Languages (English, French, Dutch, &c.) and translates the same with facility, of an Active disposition, and acquainted with business. The advertiser is a person of good family, but from adverse circumstances, and having few acquaintance in Calcutta, is impelled to adopt this mode of recommending himself to the Notice of some Gentleman of liberal sentiments thro' whose patronage he may obtain a settled employ, either out of the provinces, in a public Office, or to superintend a Merchantile Concern.\nThe favor of a line is requested to A. B. to the care of Mr. Andrews at the Library.\n\nTHE SOCIETY for the Insurance of Foreign Vessells having Extended their Plan and Capital, Give Notice that they will Insure indiscriminately upon all English or Foreign Vessells Proceeding to and from the Different Ports in India or to Europe.\n\nTo be LET\nA House on the Esplanade, the corner of the Post-Office Street, Lately inhabited by Lt. Mac'Intire. Enquire of Ram Hurry Taggoor.\n\nWANTS EMPLOYMENT.\nA Young Man who lately came from England, would be glad to engage himself in any Gentleman's Office as a Writer, or Book-Keeper.\nAny Gentleman in want of such a Person, by directing a Line to J. G. at Mr. HICKY's Printing Office, will be waited on.\nCalcutta 5th May 1781.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA Spot of Garden ground, Consisting of one Baggah and four Gottahs near Cossey-pore pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges, with a good Carriage Road.\nFor particulars please to enquire of Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar, at Calcutta.\n\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar, opposite Mr Guthries is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at one Rupee four Ans. per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee 8 An's. retail. Fine Old Rum at 2 Rupees per Gallon., fine double, and treble refined Loaf Sugar, Manufactured at Sooksagur, and equal to any made in Europe Calculated to answer the end of sweetning, without, depriving the Tea of its Flavor, Sugar of this excellent and agreeable quality has been long wished for in this part of the World.\nThe very finest transparent Sugar Candy at 30 Rupees per Maund. Patna piece Goods, raw Silks &c. and a variety of other articles. All Gentlemen favoring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfaction.\n\nTURNBULL, MAC' INTYRE, and DAWLEY.\nBEG Leave respectfully to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta, that their Investment of China Goods imported in the Rumbold, is now exposed to sale for ready Money, and upon the most reasonable terms, at the House formerly Occupied by Mr. Slight, near the Court House.\n\nNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN\nTHAT Mr. Lewis Da Costa has still upon hand for Sale a very large quantity of Excellent Danish Clarret, Bayone Wine, Europe Cables, Hawsers and Cordage. Also Teak Planks of different thickness and sheathing Boards. Any person inclined to purchase the whole or a part of any of the above Articles are Requested to apply to him at his House in the Raddabazar, having quitted the House near the Armenian Church.\n\nWANTED\nA Dictionary, Italion and French, or Italian and English. Any Person who has one to dispose of, may hear of a purchaser by applying to Mr. Andrews at the Circulating Library.\n\nTo Be LETT.\nA Lower-room'd House within a large Compound and proper out Offices near the Council Chamber. For particulars enquire at the PRINTING OFFICE. March 30th, 1781.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nHAVING any Claims, or demands on the Estate of Capt. George Davies, of Artillery, on the Madras Establishment, lately deceased; are desired forthwith to send an account thereof to Doctor Chas. Allen at Fort William, sole Executor of the said Capt. Geo. Davies, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are requested immediately to pay the same.\n\nALL PERSONS,\nWHO have any demands on the Estate of Mr. William Justice deceased, are requested to send an account of them to Mr. James Miller one of the Executors. And all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requeste do discharge their respective Debts, without delay.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nAT Mr. Levetts distellery the best Old, and New Rum 27 per Cent cheaper than is sold in Calcutta.\nAnd the best trible refined sugar at Mr. Huggins, and Cantwells, Batavia and Country Arrack at Mr. Levetts Distillery at the cheapest rates.\n\nThe LOTTERY for the Harmonic House\nBEING nearly filled up Messrs. Stark and Robertson request that the Subscribers in Calcutta, will meet at Nicolls and Crieghtons Tavern, on the first monday of June next, between the Hours of 10 and 11 in the forenoon, to appoint a Committee to superintend the Drawing of the Tickets: Likewise request that the Gentlemen who are not in Calcutta, will give Orders to their Agents here, to Pay in the Subscription Money to Messrs. Stark and Robertson, and to receive their Tickets previous to that Meeting.\n\nMess's HUGGINS and O'DONNEL.\nBEG Leave to imform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement that they have purchased the greatest Part of Capt. Scot's and the whole of Captain Gammage's Europe Cargoes, which are now exposed for Sale, at their New-Ware-house.\n\nJUST PUBLISHED. BY AUTHORITY.\nAND to be Sold at the Library, the Late Bye Law, either Bound or in Sheets.\nCalcutta 19th April 1781.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First: and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-05-26", "date": "1781-05-26", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-05-26/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BxuOcPNALipmaIIcHtwZ7If2trBqnQcR/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\n70 From Saturday May 19 to Saturday May the 26th 1781. No. XVIII\n\nNOW IN THE PRESS\nAND\nSPEEDILY WILL BE PUBLISHED\nBY J. A. HICKY\nAT HIS PRINTING OFFICE.\nIN CALCUTTA.\n\nTHE New Bye-Law properly discussed, defined and dissected, Paragraph by Paragraph, fully Explained by the clearest comments taken from the highest Legal and constitutional Authorities, adapted to the meanest Capacity. Which will prove a very necessary Pocket Manual, not only for this, but succeeding Generations, to shew how carefull our Wise Ancestors have been to protect us, our Lives, Liberties, and Properties.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nTo the PUBLIC.\nTHE great demand for the Original Bengal Gazette has induced Mr. Hicky to Publish them in Volumns, which are now to be had bound or unbound at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nPROPOSALS for printing a Magazine by Subscription, to be Published the first Wednesday in every Month by I. A. HICKY under the following Title.\nTHE\nBENGAL\nMAGAZINE,\nOR\nASIATIC\nREPOSITORY\nOF\nWIT AND HUMOUR.\nPrice four Rupees., Subscriptions taken in at the Original Printing Office.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nVirtus est sola Nobilitas,\nNOW in the Press, and speedily will be Published an Accurate, Authentic, and genealogical History of the East India Knights, enlivened and enterfpersed with many droll curious, and entertaining Anecdotes, and humorous Adventures of these precious Sons of Chivalry, most of whom are now in this part of the Globe, doing infinite Honor to their confiding Country.—The late rapacious chief of the Carnatic the head of this undeservedly favored Tribe will make no inconsiderable figure in the Pagee Group.\nPoolbundy in Rank and Magnitude justly merits the Second Place in the Description; for were the Prayers of Millions to have any effect, He would for his signal services be exalted on High above his fellow Creatures.\nThe Hibernian and Caledonian Military Heroes are not unnoticed, and on the easy, ductile Sir Viner a few words are expended—nor is the Jolly facetious Company's S—r (who tho' the last on the List, is yet second to none in praise worthy Feats) neglected,\nThe whole concludes with sagacious and pertinent Remarks on the infamous Custom which in those modern Days prevails of confering Titles without any the smallest attention to merit or faithful services.\nA Person would from a Review of the objects be induced to think that his present M—y meant to burlesque, and ridicule the whole Order by thus prostituting his Honors upon Beings scarcely human, who never did, nor I believe ever will be ambitious of doing a single Action to deserve them. On the contrary were the greater Part of them to have their due, Jack Ketch's Favors would be more justly bestowed on them.\nWas I offered the Honor of Knighthood for my greasy old Father's Dog, Tray, who has really some Merit for his protection of the Stall, I should consider the Honest Animal disgraced by his Acceptance of so paltry and tarnished a Bauble.\nVera Indignatio'.\nN. B. Subscriptions to be received at the Printing Office, Price five Sicca Rupees for each Book.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nThe Country Justice—a Character.\nFirst learn the Science to be dull,\nI cu then may soon your Conscience lull.\nMr. HICKY\nOF all Animals that move on Earth, there is none so compleatly mischievous as a wicked, dull, clod pated, Country Justice; I know a truly worthless Being who is honor'd with that respectable Office, that would be much more suitably employed as Jack Catch, or Hangman, for the four Counties.\nTo enumerate this Reptile's Enormities, would I fear be too offensive to any humane Eye, or Ear; he was early bred, and accustomed, to all the vices that disgrace Youth, and render Characters abandon'd; to finish his Education, and Manners, he passed some considerable part of his youth, in the pious Office of a Goal Sollicitor, or Old Baily Manager; where he had an Opportunity of perfectly qualifying himself, in all the vile tricks of Stag Evidence, Jew Bail, and Thief catching; in which he soon became so perfect an Adept, that he was in a short time able to support a decent Appearance, his roguish tricks (not his Genius) having recommended him to some Scoundrels of his own Cast, but more fortunate; he was thrust into the Commission, and soon became one of the Quorum; his Old Baily Knowledge, tho' it rendered him contemptable in the Eyes of all Men of Judgment, enabled him to crow over his Brother Justices at the Sessions, some of whom had ten times his learning, and legal Abilities; but unaccustomed to his Worships Bear Garden, St. Giles's Dialect; of which he was perfect Master, and not having Nerves to cope with him on the Broughtonian System: he soon became the petty Tyrant of the Bench, and disposed of every thing at his Will and Pleasure; he at length became so formidable, took such Magisterial Airs upon him; strutting from one end of the Bench to the other, tossing the legs of his old Tye about his Shoulders, in such a Grand indignant manner, that every gaping Plowman of the Neighbourhood, swore he was as big as an Elephant, and fierce as a Bear. As for the low illiterate Tribe of Country Attornies, Proctors, and their Clerks; he accustomed them to such Dictatorial Mandates, that they looked up to him as a Miracle of knowledge, a Non such of Erudition: though in fact he is a slow, heavy headed lump of Ignorance, and Self sufficiency; a mere pretender to Ability, without Learning, Experience, or Judgment. If a poor Girl is brought before him for Bastardy, he looks so fierce at her, that the She is sometimes near miscarrying in his Worships terrific presence, and tells her Neighbours that the Just-Ass is a very fearfull Mon; tis thought that some time in his holy life, he played the Vagabond in a stroling Company, where he learned to writhe and distort his features at pleasure, so that he can take off the consequential Airs, and Gestures of Lord Mansfield (whom he particularly imitates) or any of the twelve Judges at his pleasure, which Apish tricks shew him off, to great advantage (as he supposes) on the Bench; and becoming the QUORUM.\nHe is as inquisitive into the most minute transactions of the Neighbourhood he lives in, as a COMMON INFORMER and is as talkative as a common Gossip, is mean enough to enter into all their low Cabals. It is also said that he is already arived at such a pitch of impudence, and power, in the Parish; that he not only leads the Squire, but his brother Justices by the Nose, as he likes; You shall soon hear more of his more important Maneuvres from.\nAnti Clod-pate.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nMr. HICKY,\nHOW is it possible that a Gentleman of your legal knowledge, patriotic Principles, and undaunted Spirit, should suffer yourself to be so cow'd, and brow beaten by the ruthless hand of Power; as tamely to submit to the ignominious Affront, of having your Letters, and Pacquets stopp'd at the Post Office. Such Partialities are odious to the beneficient, equal, and just laws of your Country; when a Post or other public Office is established for the general benefit of the King's Subjects, surely OPPRESSION is too mild a name for arbitrary excluding any Subject from the advantage arising from it. How have you forfeited the Rights of a British Subject? are you not PROBUS ET LEGALIS HOMO with a Witness? what was a Supreme Court of Judicature established here? for but protect such honest, industrious public spirited Men, as you are from every possible Injury: bring your Action, and plead your own Cause, and depend on having ample Amends—it cannot it will not, be denied to you in a British Court of Justice.\nThat a Man like you who have declared that you fear No MAN but GOD, should so tamely gulp such an Injury, and transgression of the laws of your Country, is (let me tell you) a bad Example to your Countrymen, and may be productive of more Evils, to our free and happy Constitution, than perhaps you\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-05-26/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BxuOcPNALipmaIIcHtwZ7If2trBqnQcR/view", "text": "can at present foresee. Decisions of Right, if honestly settled, are of infinate Consequence, and benefit to a Nation, often those who are their most strenuous Opposers, for the Tyrant of this day may become the Slave of tomorrow, and the Slave of tomorrow be the Tyrant of the next, SIC TRANSIT GLORIA MUNDI.\nVindex.\n\nExtracts from the cologne Gazettes from the 30th October to 25th Decr 1780\nLondon Octr 24. A Secret negotia.\n\nA Secret negotiation has been discovered between the Merchants of Amsterdam and the American Congress, the proofs of which appear by the Papers of Mr. Lawrence the president of the Congress who is now a Prisoner in the Tower from these papers it appears that a secret Correspondence has been discovered between some American Gentlemen in England and their Countrymen in America particularly Mr. Trombull son to the Governor of Connecticut, and there are some Papers address'd to Wm. White esqr; and others to Messrs. Temple and Tyler.\n\nOct. 24th. The Tiger Cutter having attack'd 11 Dutch Vessels near to the port of Harve has taken 2 of them, and brought them into one of our Ports, on examining their Papers they are found to be loaded with War like Stores.\n\nBy a Vessel arrived from New-York there is advice that General Clinton had detatched a large Body of Troops under Major General Leslie to join Lord Cornwallis in North Carolina he will then have 15000 Troops composed of regulars, Militia and Royalists to oppose the french and Americans, and cut off the Communication of General Gates with Verginia and force him to abandon that province.\n\nBaltimore in Maryland August 29th. On the 16th Inst. a very severe Battle was fought 8 Miles from Camden, in South Carolina, between General Gates at the head of 3000 Men (of which 900 were regulars) and Lord Cornwallis who had 1800 Regulars and 2,400 Refugees. — The Combat was very warm, and success seem'd to favour the Americans, who chargsd with the Bayonets, but the superiority of the Enemy's Cannon, and still more a large Body of the American Militia going over to them decided the Business in their favour, and from 4 to 500 of our Regulars were taken Prisoners amongst which there are many excellent Officers The loss of the Enemy must be very considerable notwithstanding this check, General Gates still remains at his head Quarters at Hilsborough in N. Carolina, reasembling his forces with the intention of a renewing his operations.\n\nLondon Oct. 27th Amiral Hood is gone to Portsmouth to get ready the 10 Ships with which he is to proceed to America he has hoisted his Flag on board of the Barflour of 9 Guns the Regiments which are to embark on board these ships are ready and fresh Troops are levying.\n\nDo. 27th Orders are received at Portsmouth for fitting out with all possible expedition a Squadron of 4 Ships of the line a Frigate & a Sloop which are all to be sheathed with Copper they are to be ready by the 16th Dec. and are supposed to be destined for India and to convoy the fleet which will ready about that time.\n\nDo. 31 The new Parliament met and the Commons proceeded to choose their speaker, Lord George Germaine proposed Mr. Cornwall for that Office and was seconded by several of the Members, and by the Ministe, Mr: Duning and other Members. of the opposition proposed that Sir Fletcher N r on should be rechosen as his health was now re-establish d After debate Mr. Cornwall was choson by a Majority of 203, to 134.\n\nNov. 3d. The Squadron of Adm'. Hood, is to consist of the Barflour of 90 Guns, in which he hoists his Flag. Capt. Inglefred, Gibrlter of 80, Sterling, Invincible 74, Safeton, Monarch 70, Gillis Princess 70, Sr Thos. Rich, Prince William 64, Stairs,\n\nDouglas, Ketes Lindsey, Ammonia, Jn. Linsey, Sybel, Ld. Chas. Fitzgerald.\n\nNovr. 7th. By an order of the King in Council an augmentation of 6 Companies is to be made to the Marines, the several Companies of that Corps which in the last War consisted of 135 are now to be compleated to 146, and the whole being 281 Companies, will make 14,600. The Ld. Chancellor gave information to the House of Peers of a Difference which had arisen between the Duke of Grafton and the Earl of Pomfret and the Matter appearing extraordinary and on reading a letter which the Earl had wrote to the Duke, in which he sent him a Challenge for engaging in his service, a Domestic who had been discharged by the Earl: and the matter being examined into, the Earl was sent a Prisoner to the Tower, and it was determined by the House, that the Conduct of the Duke of Grafton under the Circumstances which happened was highly laudable and conformable to the Dignity of a Peer of that House; and the further consideration of the business was postponed.\n\nNov. 8th. At a Gen. Court of the East India Company for taking into Consideration the state of their affairs both at home and abroad the Chairman acquainted the Proprietors that the indisposition of the Minister had hitherto prevented his receiving an answer to the proposals which had been made for the renewal of the Charter. — He then shewed an Account in detail of the Debit and Credit of their affairs in Europe, in India and in China by which it appeared that there was a Ballance in favour of the Company of about six Million sterling on the 18th of Octr. 1780. It was then determined that a Committee of 12 Directors should examine and make a statement of the General affairs of the Company and produce the same to the proprietors.\n\nLondon Nov. 10th. Mr. Fox demanded of Lord George Germaine an explication of a part of his speech importing, that if we could agree to the independence of America, they would soon treat of an accommodation after which he acquainted the House that the Congress had made a formal declaration that they would not treat but upon the Grounds of their independance being acknowledged and then not without the Concurrence and participation of France.\n\nLord Percy, General Murray and other Officers of Rank are preparing to return to America with reinforcements which are to be sent thither and two Regiments are already embarked at Portsmouth which are to proceed to the West Indies on board the squadron of Admiral Hood.\n\nThe sum which would be required this Year for the expence of Government is fifteen Million Sterling the number of Troops that will be required are 90,000 which are 5000 more than were required for last year.\n\nA request were presented to the House of Peers on the behalf of the Earl of Pomfret who is a Prisoner in the Tower, in which he Expresses his concern that encurring the displease of the House, and praying that they will Pardon his conduct, and give him his liberty, which is to be considered to morrow.\n\nGen'l Carleton presented to the Commons, a Report of the Commissioners on the Public Accounts.\n\nLord Mahon complained to the House, of a Violence committed by the Kings ships, at the Island of St. Martin, in Violation of the rights and Previledges of the Republic of Holland as a Neutral power, Lord Geo. Germain Answered, that these affairs was now under the Examination of the Council. Mr. Hartly spoke to the Necessity of a quick Reconciliation with America, as the most effectual means of acting with sufficient energy against the House of Bourbon. In a Committee of supply Lord Lisburne presented from the Admiralty, a state of the Navy, by which it appeared, that there were at present 360 ships of War on the Establishment, and that they would soon be encreased to 400, after which it was agreed, that the Number of Seamen for the Year 81 should be 90,000 including 26,317 of\n\nthe Marine and Artillery for the sea service for the expences of which, the sum of £ 4,680,000 should be raised.\n\nTo the Editor of the Bengal Gazette\nSIR,\n\nMEN renounce the Rights they have from Nature to live in Society: they give up a Part of their natural Freedom to submit to Laws. They give Authority to a Ruler, and while He continues to Govern according to the Regulations they have agreed upon, It is not lawful for them, and they have no inclination to set him aside. They could enjoy no Happiness or Security while they were solitary and at War with each other, and to procure them they form a Community. These then are the Ends of Government; and the Voice of the People must perpetually be attended to. If they feel Greivances and complain of them, they ought immediatly to receive Redress. There Wound must not be left to bleed and fester. When their Complaints are disregarded, the Compact the have entered into is broken. They return to their first Situation, and may plan a new Scheme of Government, and elect new Rulers. Did not the Romans expel Tarquin when he insulted their Rights and affected Tyranny? shall it be said, that all Governments, good and bad are equally inviolable? Is there no Differance between the inhuman Butcheries of a Caligula, a Hero, or a Claudius and the mild Administration of an Augustus or a Trojan? Are Men to renounce their Feelings that an Oppressive Ruler may be safe? This pernicious and unnatural Doctrine has been inculcated, but what opinion is there, however absurd, that has not tried its partizan? When we are attacked by a Robber or an Assassin, the Laws of Nature as well as those of Society allow us to use it. The Cause is exactly the same when a Constitution is invaded by those who have the Direction of it, and it is equally lawful to oppose them. Their fatal Machinations must be repressed. Thou Rulers who are the fondest of Dominion are generally the weakest and most contemptable. A Ruler of Capacity is ambitious of being the Father and Protector of his People. He knows that their Felicity is the End that he should propose to himself and he Acts with a View to it. He does not think of swelling the Prerogative beyond the Laws, and where the Subject knows no Oppression, He is happy, and is encouraged to exert his Industry. It is in a Cuontry, which trembles under the Rod of a Dispot, that the Soil is waste, that Manufactures are laid aside and that Trade is unknown. It is under a limited Monarchy, or in a free Government that they flourish. In the first the Monarch is under daily Apprehensions and dreads even the Guards that surround him. In the latter if the Ruler does his Duty, enjoys the Confidence and Caresses of the People. \"Submit to and respect the Laws\" Let the Ruler and his Subjects obey this Maxim, and all Distrusts, Discontents, and Animosities are at an End. On the contrary such is the transcendant height of Wickedness, that Casuists inform us Conscience has no Authority. In fact things are come to such a Crisis that Experiments are necessary, and if those in\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-05-26/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BxuOcPNALipmaIIcHtwZ7If2trBqnQcR/view", "text": "trusted with Administration, out of their abundant Wisdom should not chuse to make an Experiment, how far a Compliance with the People's Request would tend to allay the present Commotions, and prevent greater Evils, that rise in Prospect to every discerning Eye, from reaching us, perhaps the People, when they find no redress from their humble Suit and Constitutional, tho, rejected Prayer, may have resource to come Experiment that can only be vindicated upon one great Political Principle, that of self preservation, to redress their own Grievances, to resume their Invaded Rights, to regain their lost Liberty, and to convince the base betrayers of the People and Deceivers of their King, that their Priviledges are not to be invaded nor their Liberties torn from them, without a noble Strugle and patriotic Opposition.\nLoyal Subject.\n\nMr. HICKY\nSIR,\nTHERE is a grievance of a particular nature, which affects all degrees of the companys Servants, both Civil, and Military, which it is astonishing has never been respectfully represented to the Gentlemen in Power, as I do not conceive it possible that Redress could be for a moment with-held --- It is the rate of Exchange at which Rupees are issued by the Company to almost all their Servants. --- Some years ago, when the Current Rupee had a nominal Value of above two Shillings Sterling, and Remittances could be made at that rate of Exchange it was no great hardship for a Civil Servant to receive it as two Shillings, or a Military one the Sunnaut Rupee at half a Crown But Circumstances have occa[s]ined this nominal value to decrease considerably, common Justice requires that a correspondent allowance should be made.\nIt is well known that the supreme Council have for several years past received their Salaries at the rate of about one Shilling and nine pence per Current Rupee. Were this indulgence confined to those Gentlemen, the arduousness of whose stations demands every recompence, no animadversion would be ofered; but why in the name of Justice should it be extended to the Judges, who are not Companys Servants, and who have little Claim, I fear to any Indulgence, since it should seem that it has been their chief study to distress the Company's affairs by every possible means.\nWere any aditional argument requisite to point out the propriety of an alteration in this particular, I would offer, that the discontinuence of the Coinage of all Rupees, except Siccas, has still increased this hardship laboured under, by causing that Coin to be used in all payment, where formerly an inferior species was used. ---\nIn hope of speedily seeing an humble and moderate Representation preferred on this Subject, to those Gentlemen to whom redress of wrongs is delight, I remain, Sir &c.\nMentor.\n\nLAST Monday Mr. John Bristow, Resident at the Court of the Vizier of Owd was recalled from his Station by Order of the Governor General and Council and directed to return to the Presidency without Delay. ---\nVarious are the Conjectures regarding this extraordinary Measure; It is however reported and generally believed that Nat Chucklehead, Hollow Squib, (who to avoid detection by the just and true Description given of him when he last strayed from Lucknow, metamorphosed himself by having his Tail cut off, and his mischievous mangy Head Shaved close and bare) Monsieur M---o the French Fidler, S---e, the large African Baboon (who has a handsome Pension for teaching Gumney headed Natt, and his Cara Sposa to straddle the great Horse) and the Rest of the Tribe not unlike the Company which are honored with Horace's Notice \"Ambubaiarum Collegia, Pharmacopolo, Mendici, Mime, Balatrones &c. have been some Months soliciting the Great Mogul (the congenial Patron of this motley, tesselated Crew) to remove the above obnoxious Gentleman from the Presence of his Bobsbip; for whilst in that office it would be impossible to manage even the trifling Plans of Peculation. Consequently very difficult to execute the extensive, weighty Maneuvres of that nature, without his obtaining a knowledge of them.\nIt is also reported that the Mogul himself intends the Honor of a formal Visit to the Viziers Court.\nThe above intended Visit makes it believed, that the Great Mogul must have private Advice of a very pleasing nature from both Coasts, and that he considers the public affairs of his Empire to be in a very tranquil secure and flourishing situation; otherwise surely, his deserting his Capital at this, to appearance, critical Period, when we are at War with almost almost all the Powers of India and have by the most barefaced Imposition, Deceit and Perfidy, made all the rest our secret Enemies, and even at a time when it's not improbable but a French Armament may every Day arrive, and we are in expectation of a Rupture with the Dutch, would betray the highest species of Madness Imprudence, Want of Policy and Wisdom. ---\n\nExtract of a Letter from Lt. Col. Carmac's camp.\nMENTION his having again surprized Sindee, on the 21 Ult. at Night, that Scindee lost a vast Number of Horses and Camels, and that he had, in consequence, that night sent to Col. Carmac's Camp, to request a cessation of hostilities.\n\nMR. Stillas Watch and Clock-maker, and late Assistant to Mr. Guthrie in the Radda Baazar. Begs leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen in the Settlement that He has taken a House in the Loll Baaz next door to Mr. Tirretta, where He repairs, and Cleans all kind, of Clocks and Watches.\n\nJUST PUBLISHED.\nBY AUTHORITY.\nAND to be Sold at the Library, the Late Bye Law, either Bound or in Sheets.\nCalcutta 19th April 1781.\n\nGUTHRIE and WORDIE.\nTAKE this method of Acquainting the Public, that they intend quitting the Europe Shop Business, and that the Goods now remaining will be disposed of on as low Terms as possible, any Allowance made to those who take a quantity to dispose of again. --- Any Person inclined to enter into that way of Business, may now suit themselves with a set of very good fixtures, and a tolerable assortment of Goods.\nCalcutta May 25th, 1781.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nJUST Imported, An Elegant Europe Chariot. Enquire of Mr. Sherburne at whose House It may be seen.\n24th of May, 1781\n\nTO LET.\nA Commodious upper roomd House, with a convenient Compound &c. lately occupied by Mr. Black, situated close to the Eastward of Mr. Harry Grant's late dwelling House at the Loll-baazar. For further Particulars Enquire of the Owner Mrs. Elizabeth D'Verge adjoining to the Eastward of the said upper-room'd House.\n\nNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN\nTHAT Mr. Lewis Da Costa has still upon hand for Sale a very large quantity of Excellent Danish Clarret, Bayone Wine, Europe Cables, Hawsers and Cordage. Also Teak Planks of different thickness and sheathing Boards. Any person inclined to purchase the whole or a part of any of the above Articles are Requested to apply to him at his House in the Raddabazar, having quitted the House near the Armenian Church.\n\nThe LOTTERY\nfor the Harmonic House\nBEING nearly filled up Messrs. Stark and Robertson request that the Subscribers in Calcutta, will meet at Nicolls and Crieghtons Tavern, on the first monday of June next, between the Hours of 10 and 11 in the forenoon, to appoint a Committee to superintend the Drawing of the Tickets: Likewise request that the Gentlemen who are not in Calcutta, will give Orders to their Agents here, to Pay in the Subscription Money to Messrs. Stark and Robertson, and to receive their Tickets previous to that Meeting.\n\nAcknowledgements to Correspondents.\nANTI BUBBLE is received, but cannot be inserted this week for want of room. --- Two Letters signed a Correspondent has been received. --- One complains of a neglect of Acknowledgements.\nMr. HICKY confesses that appearances are much against him, but hopes that the following, will in some measure plead his excuse. Letters requently been composed with intention of putting them in, but when the matter for the last Fourm was compiled, we have been oblige to lay them out for want of room, for them, or an Acknowledgement.\nMr, HICKY for particular reasons recommend to his Correspondents the following mode, that they will when they send any thing for insertion, send them under a double Signature, which if not inserted that week shall be acknowledged, under the first, and when inserted under the last Signature.\nMr. HICKY has no claim to infalibility, he is thro' the hurry of business liable ti forget and an Acknowledgement until it was perhaps too late, bu can safely say that he would by no means be guilty of disrespect towards his Friends.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-05-26/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BxuOcPNALipmaIIcHtwZ7If2trBqnQcR/view", "text": "POET's CORNER.\n\nThe TRIUMPH.\n\nPOOLBUNDY once in a high fit of crowing\nExclaimed thus to Archibald Sealer the knowing!\nI told you that those who dar'd sign the petition,\nShou'd all be dispatch'd with great expedition!\nShall the Company's Factors, and even their Clerks\nAttempt upon us to send home their remarks?\nShall no greater Rev'rence be paid Men of Letters,\nShall prentices dare to insult thus their betters?\nBesides that, they rob within my own door\nIn daily oppressing and squeezing the Poor!\nTho' you know 'tis our province, as well, as our Trade\nElse how cou'd the Fortunes of Lawyers be made;\nCould H—s who once wished to govern a School\nPermit Company's Servants the Country to Rule,\nBut wisely at length He received my advice,\nAnd sent them all packing away in a trice;\nAnd kindly admitted his Caunto, poor Man\nAnd Gunga Mharaje to partake of— his Plan,\nFor now there's no doubt, but the Company's Treasure\nWill monthly flow in, and o'erun the measure\nAs all of them think it both prudent, and Just\nTo make what the call a Neez Bundobust,\nOr as much as to say, for additional trouble,\nThat this year their perquisites ought to come double\nBut that which to me is the pleasantest part,\nNo one of the Servants dare point out the smart,\nNor do I much wonder; for H—s has said,\nNo Remonstrance from them that may come, shall be read\nAnd should they our Doors with petitions assail,\nWe'll send all the mutinous Scoundrells to Jail:\nHowever to keep them from forging of lyes\nMr. H— the feeling, the Just, and the wise,\nHas appointed A d--l--ts, whose payments at large,\nMy dear little Archy! are under my charge\nWhat Company's Servant, tho' bred up in College,\nTo manage my post has competent knowledge?\nWhat tho' the ten thousand friend W----n may give\nAnd which condescending, I monthly receive,\nTo remit the amount, it is his command,\nWith the loss of one half per cent, to my hand\nBy which should the Company loose a few pence,\nThey ne'er will perceive it a hundred years hence\nAnd as long as we jointly can manage the Rudder,\nNo doubt, but I 'm snug in my post at the Sudder.\nWhen I talk to Sir R—t or dear brother H—de\nAnd bid them throw qualms all, and scruples aside\nThey preach up old conscience, till I loose all patience,\nAnd leave them poor d—ls to their own meditations\nAs for you, my friend Sealer, I trust yo're grown wise\nFrom my bright example, and candid advic,\nDo never let conscience molest, or offend you,\nFor conscience should sleep all the time wer'e in India\nAn additional contract, or large tract of land,\nShould you wish for, dear Nunky, I am yours to command\nOr should J—n incline to increase his small store\nI'll endeavour to get him a few thousands more\nAs from thousands so few (I think only five)\nNo Gentleman scarce can subsistance derive.\nUrbanus.\n\nADVERTISEMENT.\n\nWANTS EMPLOY a Gentleman who writes a good hand, is conversan in Accounts and Bookeeping, peaks several Languages (English, French, Dutch, &c.) and translates the same wih facility, of an Active disposition, and acquainted with business. The advertiser is a person of good family abu from adverse circumstances, and having few acquaintance in Calcutta, is impelled to adopt this mode of recommending himself to the Notice of some Gentleman of liberal sentiments thro' whose patronage he may obtain a settled employ, either out of the provinces, in a public Office, or to superintend a Merchantile Concern.\nThe favor of a line is requested to A. B. to the care of Mr. Andrews at the Library.\n\nWANTS EMPLOYMENT.\n\nA Young Man who laetly came from England, would be glad to engage himself in any Gentleman's Office as a Writer, or Book-Keeper.\nAny Gentleman in want of such a Person, by directing a Line to J. G. at Mr. HICKY's Printing Office, will be waited on.\nCalcutta 5th May 1781\n\nTo be SOLD.\n\nA Spot of Garden ground, Consisting of one Baggah and four Gottahs near Cossey-pore pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges, with a good Carriage Road.\nFor partioulars please to enquire of Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar, at Calcutta.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar, opposite Mr Guthries is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at one Rupee four Ans. per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee 8 An's. retail. Fine Old Rum at 2 Rupees per Gallon., fine double, and treble refined Loaf Sugar, Manufactured at Sooksagur, and equal to any made in Europe Calculated to answer the end of sweetning, without, depriving the Tea of its Flavor, Sugar of this excellent and agreeable quality has been long wished for in this part of the World.\nThe very finest transparent Sugar Candy at 30 Rupees per Maund. Patna piece Goods, raw Silks &c. and a variety of other articles. All Gentlemen favoring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfaction.\n\nTURNBULL, MAC' INTYRE, and DAWLEY.\n\nBEG Leave respectfully to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta, that their Investment of China Goods imported in the Rumbold, is now exposed to sale for ready Money, and upon the most reasonable terms, at the House formerly Occupied by Mr. Slight, near the Court House.\n\nGEORGE ADAMSON.\n\nCLOCK and Watch-maker the next House to Messrs. Stewarts Carpenters near the Court House, beg leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement that he repairs all sorts of Clocks and Watches and makes all sorts of Gold and Silver Work likewise mends old work in the neatest manner.\nN. B. where all Commissions from Town and Country will be punctually obey'd.\n\nWANTED\n\nA Dictionary, Italion and French, or Italian and English. Any Person who has one to dispose of, may hear of a purchaser by applying to Mr. Andrews at the Circulating Library.\n\nTo Be LETT.\n\nA Lower-room'd House within a large Compound and proper out Offices near the Council Chamber. For particulars enquire at the PRINTING OFFICE. March 30th, 1781.\n\nALL PERSONS.\n\nHAVING any Claims, or demands on the Estate of Capt. George Davies, of Artillery, on the Madras Establishment, lately deceased; are desired forthwith to send an account thereof to Doctor Chas. Allen at Fort William, sole Executor of the said Capt. Geo. Davies, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are requested immediately to pay the same.\n\nALL PERSONS,\n\nWHO have any demands on the Estate of Mr. William Justice deceased, are requested to send an account of them to Mr. James Miller one of the Executors. And all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requeste do discharge their respective Debts, without delay.\n\nTo be SOLD.\n\nAT Mr. Levetts distellery the best Old, and New Rum 27 per Cent cheaper than is sold in Calcutta.\nAnd the best trible refined sugar at Mr. Huggins, and Cantwells, Batavia and Counuy Arrack at Mr. Levetts Distillery at the cheapest rates.\n\nMess's HUGGINS and O'DONNEL.\n\nBEG Leave to imform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement that they have purchased the greatest Part of Capt. Scot's and the whole of Captain Gammage's Europe Cargoes, which are now exposed for Sale, at their New-Ware-house.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-06-02", "date": "1781-06-02", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-06-02/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BloRF34XBAxmrQJKwJ2hbdcACVpRD2ED/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\nFrom Saturday May 26th to Saturday June the 2d. 1781. [No. XIX]\n\nNOW IN THE PRESS\nAND\nSPEEDILY WILL BE PUBLISHED\nBY J. A. HICKY\nAT HIS PRINTING OFFICE.\nIN CALCUTTA.\nTHE New Bye-Law properly discussed, defined and dissected, Paragraph by Paragraph, fully Explained by the clearest comments taken from the highest Legal and constitutional Authorities, adapted to the meanest Capacity. Which will prove a very necessary Pocket Manual, not only for this, but succeeding Generations, to shew how carefull our Wise Ancestors have been to protect us, our Lives, Liberties, and Properties.\n————————————————————————\nTo the PUBLIC.\nTHE great demand for the Original Bengal Gazette has induced Mr. Hicky to Publish them in Volumns, which are now to be had bound or unbound at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar.\n————————————————————————\nPROPOSALS for printing a Magazine by Subscription, to be Published the first Wednesday in every Month by J. A. HICKY under the following Title.\nTHE\nBENGAL\nMAGAZINE,\nOR\nASIATIC\nREPOSITORY\nOF\nWIT AND HUMOUR.\nPrice four Rupees. Subscriptions taken in at the Original Printing Office.\n————————————————————————\nThe English News Continued from our Last.\n\nNOVEMBER 14, Dispatches were Received from the Admirals Arbuthnot, Graves, and Rodney from New York, where they were then stationed to second the operations of General Clinton.\n\n17th. A Gazette Extraordinary was Published, and dated at New York the 20 Oct. and giving an account that Major General Arnold had left the American service and joined the Kings Standard, his reason for which had been contained in a former Letter and communicating the ill success of a project, which had very near been carried into Execution, and which promised the most probable and important consequences to the Kings service, but in the issue proved the most fatal to Major Andre Adjutant General, to Sir Henry Clinton, who was made a Prisoner, and being tried by a Council of General Officers of the Rebels, was condemned to death by their Sentence, which General Washington put into Execution on the 2d. upon that unfortunate Officer, whose sorrowful fate Gen'l Clinton does sincerely repret, and declares that his Assistance to him had been extremely important, and that he promised to be an Honor to his Country, and an Ornament to his Profession.\n\nBy Letters from Admiral Arbuthnot from New York of 7th Oct. advice is received that the Chevalier de Terney was then at Rhode, Island with his squadron and that his own squadron was then in the best condition and fit for any service. He adds that the Kings Ships which had been cruizing had taken 6 Privateers of 20 Guns the Crews of which amounted to 700 and carried them into New York and that that day the Culloden had taken the Washington privateer of Boston mounting 20 Guns and 120 men, he then gives an account that his Majestys Ship the Pearl in the latitude of Bermudas had met with the french frigate L'esperance of 28 Guns. 12 prs. and had taken her after an action of 2 Hours by the bravery and good conduct of Capt. Montague and that the prize was arrived at New York 2 Days before.\n\nNov. 15th the House of Peers took into consideration the request of the Earl of Pomfret, who is detained a prisoner in the Tower, and determined that that Lord is to blame and that he shall be brought to the bar of that House for his offence, and that he shall there make a submission and promise upon his honour not to pursue any violent measures, in consequence of his late resentment, and a Committee was appointed to manage this business.\n\nThere is a particular relation of the scheme which was concerted with General Clinton for the Desertion of General Arnold, who was to have brought away 2700 Men from the American Army, which is represented as a business which could not but be attended with great difficulty, but for the adjustment of every thing, the Adjutant Gen'l Andre offered his service, notwithstanding the temerity of the project, and the danger of executing it. Having disguised himself as a peasant, he arrived at the American Camp, and found means to get to the Tent of General Arnold, and communicated every thing to him, after which He took the road to New York, but being soon Challenged and observed by three Men of the Militia, they stop'd and interrogated him, but his answers were something indirect and equivocal, notwithstanding which 2 of the Guards agreed to let him pass, but the third making some reflections, and forming a suspicion persuaded his Comrades to stop him, which put the Adjutant into so great a consternation, as to induce him to commit a most inconceivable indiscretion by producing a pass port given to him by General Arnold, and at the same time taking out of his Pocket a Watch, and a hundred Guineas offered them for his ransom? The more considerable the offer, the greater was the suspicion of the Men, and they carried him to General Washington who after interrogating him and searching him found in his Boots, Papers sufficient to testify the plot with General Arnold, and the man who carried them was a spy, General Washington resolving this business in his mind in the instant, and considering the difficulty, and the probable danger of arresting in a Public manner, the General who was a conspirator, determined to write to him to the Field, that the Count De Rochambeau, and the Marquis De la Fayette, were desirous to see his division and that they might be seen under Arms, he had ordered a Review, and that he himself with the French Officers had agreed to Dine with Madam Arnold, the Major General was brought in the Trap and returned for answer, that his spouse would be highly honoured by the visit, after which the Aid de Camp who was charged with a Message, had the imprudence to speak of a spy, who was taken into arrest. Arnold desired no further explanation, and making some pretext for withdrawing, gained the River and got into a fishing Boat, and arrived in good time at New York, where he was well received, and immediately published in Readingtons Gazette, an Address to the People of America which was given in a subsequent Paper.\n\nNov. 21st. The only important business which at present occupies the House of Peers, is the enlargement of the Earl of Pomfret, and his Re-establishment to the Honors and Priviledges of his Peerage, on the 17th he was conducted to the Bar of the House, and reprimanded by the Chancellor, for a conduct which tended to menace the life, and violate the security of a Peer of Great Britain,—after which the Clerk of the House, read to my Lord Pomfret the Paper of excuse which he was to deliver in his place, expressing the Engagement which he entered into, to abandon all his resentments, not only against the Duke of Grafton, but against every other person with whom he might have any question in that unfortunate affair, after some explanation as to the necessity of making a promise in respect to any other person besides the Duke of Grafton, he submitting himself to the pleasures of his Peers, as it had been pronounced to him by the Chancellor.\n\nBoston Septr. 8th. All the Towns of this State being assembled for the election of a Governor. Lt. Governor and Senate agreeable to the new Constitution and form of Government there were 3 Candidates of which one had but one Vote, the Second had 64, and the Celebrated Mr. John Hancock had 853. The reasons for giving the preference to him, are the open and decided part which he took in the Interest of America and the necessity which appear too for opposing the oppressive measures of great Britain, the Dangers of which had not deterred him from exposing his life and his Estate and the Sacrifice which he had made of a part of his Fortune for supporting the Cause of his Country, these motives will serve to convince the whole world that the Inhabitants of new England are still the same people that they were at the beginning of the Conquests, and that they persevere in these principles by confirming the first honours of their Government on those who distinguish themselves at that time. It is not doubted but that Mr. Samuel Adams will be almost unanimously appointed Lt. Governor and that the Generals Ward, Warren &c will be appointed to the other Posts.\n\nLondon Nov., 24th. Letters had been receiv- from Admiral Darby who commands the Grand Fleet, which is all in good order and Cruizing near the Coast of France, where they have taken 6 Dutch Ships bound from Amsterdam to Brest.\n\nLondon do. 29th. This morning Admiral Hood sail'd from portsmouth with 7 Ships of the Line 4 frigates and a Sloop and a great number of Merchantmen under his convoy for the West Indies he is to be joined at Plymouth by 3 Ships of the line, and is then to proceed to Ireland to take under his convoy a great number of Ships that are there ready to fail.\n\nDo. 30th. By advice from New-York of\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-06-02/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BloRF34XBAxmrQJKwJ2hbdcACVpRD2ED/view", "text": "the 30th of October. General Washington still remained at his post of Tuppoan the french had not moved from Rhode Island and were constantly employed in agumenting the fortification whilst the Admiral Arbuthnot observed the motions of Mons. de Ternay.\n\nMajor General Leslie sail'd from hence on the 16th and it was believed that on the 18th he would enter into Chesepeque with a favourable wind which would enable him to get into Jame's River by the 20th and in consequence interrupt the communication of General Gates with Virginia and oblige him to retire from that province.—In this dispatches from General Clinton are published some letters and other papers of much importance from persons of considerable Character in America which had been intercepted and are filled with severe reflections on the conduct of the Congress and of General Washington particularly a letter from Lt. Col. Hamilton aid de Camp to General Washington dated the 12th Oct. which is enter'd at length, there are likewise Copies of other letters addressed to Mr. Waire President of the Council of new Hampshire and signed by several of the General Officers of the American Army. Green, Parsons, Paterson, Glover, Staik, Huntingdon, and Knox, wherein they represent in very strong terms and excellent language the severe and numberless hardships of their situation and the great disappointment which themselves and the rest of the Army had met with from the ill management and long continuance of the War, these Letters are very long and filled with many severe censures.\n\nLondon, Nov. 10th this day begun the Trial of Lord George Gordon in the Court of King's Bench and in a few days sentence will be pronounced.\n\nIn the Cologne Gazettes of Nov. is inserted a letter from General Arnold to General Washington on the subject of the execution of Major Andrews and a long address from General Arnold to the Inhabitants of N. America containing the reasons for his conduct in quitting their services and joining the english Army which are chiefly founded on the empolite Step which had been taken by the Congress in granting the Possession of Rhode Island to the French & thereby endangering the Religion and liberties of their Country and their continuance of the War under the power and influence of France instead of accepting the equitable terms which great Britain had offer'd and which he believes that they will be able to enforce.\n\nLondon Dec. 12th the King has granted to the Widow Andrews mother of the unfortunate Major of that name a pension of £300 a year which upon her death reverts to his three Children. The King has likewise promised to the Brother of the Major who is a Captain in the Army that he shall be advanced the first opportunity.\n\nDec. 15th. By dispatches received from New York of the 2d. Nov. some papers have been transmitttd which were entercepted in an American Mail and amongst those there is a letter from the president of the Congress to the Governor of Rhode Island accompanying an Act of the Congress relative to the new regulations for the American Army the tenor of which letter is inserted in the Gazette.\n\nLisbon Sep. 20th the Russian squadron that are in this port are very sickly above 500 of their people are sent to the Hospital.\n\nOct. 28th diligent preparations are making for fitting out a squadron of Men of War for the protection of our Trade, they are to consist of 10 Ships of the Line and 2 frigates.\n\nCamp at St. Roach Nov. 3d. An account is given of several new Battaries being constructed and of the progress of the Seige.\n\nCopenhagen Oct 28th. The ship Ganges is sailed for Tranquebar and the Castle of Danesbourgh for Bengal.\n\nCadiz Oct. 26. The Squadron under the Count de' Guichon having taken under their Convoy a large fleet from St. Domingo arrived in this Port on the 23d: the Convoy consisted of 18 Ships of the line and 4 frigates with 108 Merchantmen the Cargoes of which are valued at 240 Millions of Dollars of which 60 is for the Account of French Merchants and 180 for that of the Spanish.\n\nLisbon Oct. 13th. They continue to equip our Squadron with all possible expedition all the Captains of 8 Ships and all the Officers are appointed it is believed that the chief Command will be given to don Emanuel de Mandaza a Silva.\n\nHague Nov. 12th Sir Joseph York Ambassador from the Court of great Britain has presented a memorial to the States General chiefly complaining of a secret agreement entered into by some principal Merchants of Amsterdam with the American Congress thro' their late President Lawrence.\n\nCadiz Oct. 30 the Count de'Estaing vice Admiral of France took his departure yesterday from this Port with the Ships belonging to his nation including those which had arrived lately from America under the Count de Guichon.\n\nParis Nov. 23d The Marquis de Costries who had succeeded Mons. de' Sartine as Minister of the Marrine) has received a Courier from Cadiz with advice that the Count de Estaing had left that Port with 37 French and 8 Spanish Ships of the line, but that a storm had soon after arisen which obliged some of the Ships to return.\n\nViinna Nov. 30th. Our gracious and distinguished Sovereign Queen died last night of a dropsy after an illness of 12 Days.\n\nCopenhagen Dec. 20th. The East India Company's Ship Tranquebar which left that place the 27th February arrived here Yesterday\n\nCamp at St. Roach Nov. 17th A very heavy fire of Cannon and Mortars has been kept up against the Garrison for the last three days, which must have done a great deal of damage to the enemies works.\n\nHague Dec 14th Sir Joseph York Ambassador from the King of Great Britain has delivered another Memorial to the States General, which is couched in strong terms demanding Satisfaction for breach of faith and the injuries done to his nation.\n\nLondon Nov. 24th Letters are received from the Grand Fleet under Admiral Darby. They were then cruizing off the Coast of Gallicia they consisted of 26 Ships of the line if they should remain any time in that Station it is probable that they will meet with the fleet under the Count de Estaing.\n\nDec. 18th. No accounts having been received of the combin'd Fleet under Command of the Count de Estaing since they left Cadiz either from Cruizers, or other ways there are various conjectures as to the service for which they are immediately destined, it was at first imagined they were to be employed in the Seige of Gibralter, but their not appearing there in so many days it is thought that they are gone to N. America or the W. Indies to execute some defensive scheme, whilst others conjecture that they are cruzing in a particular Station with a view of entercepting the large fleet expected from the East Indies.\n\nTo the Inhabitants of Bengal &c.\nCountrymen and Friends\n\nYOUR Honor and your Interest demand, that you should know your own Import annually. A consciousness of the Dignity and Power which you inheriently possess, as it will serve to shew you the Value of your Rights, will animate you to vindicate them. The sense of Injury is not alone sufficient to excite a strenuous and effectual Resistance: the circumstances attending it often aggravates oppression, and might therefore heighten Resentments. I will not wrong either your Understandings or your feelings, by supposing you ignorant of, or insensible to, the oppression which now prevails; but I wish to inspire you with something more—to expose to you the weakness and inferiority of your oppressors, to lay before you, your own comparative greatness, and to display to you your Power. If a view of these circumstances, if a conviction of your own strength and Importance, of the Value of your Rights, and of the Bareness and Insignificance of those who attempt to subvert them. The Grand end and Intention of all Government is the welfare of the People; whatever different means may be used in different Countries, the End remains unvaried in all; for the attainment of this end, the People consent to appoint a Power in the state, to which they individually transfer their Wills, dress it up in the Insignia of Sovereignty and arm it with Legislative Authority.\n\nThis then is the original compact viz. That Government shall consult the welfare of the People; and that the People shall obey Government on that condition: when that condition is neglected or violated, the People are no longer bound to obey.\n\nWe have seen. and God forbid that it should be otherwise, that the People can and may assert and defend their liberties when directly invaded, this Power however reserved to the People for the most important purposes, must be used with the utmost caution—only exerted on the most urgent emergencies and in its exerting must be guided solely by the Spirit of the Constitution. The Spirit of the Constitution requires a full and fair representation of the People; on that, and that alone, depends the right of Taxation; it then the People are unfairly or imperfectly represented, or not represented at all, that Right falls to the Ground; The Land Holder may refuse to acknowledge it, and may dispute the Payment of a Roll to the Imposition of which He has not given his Consent; If the Officer appointed to collect it proceeds to Violence and robs the Holder of his Property, actual Resistance might, perhaps be Justifiable on the Part of the Sufferer; but this is a fatal and should be the last resource; the mild and equitable Spirit of our Constitution points out a more desirable and an equally effectual method Viz. to appeal to Law for a full and ample Compensation of the Damages sustained from such Violence.—If the Spirit of Magna Charta is not quite Extinct He will receive full Redress: but if Law and Justice are annihilated—If the British Constitution is destroyed from its Foundation—If Liberty is irrecoverably lost—Every Englishman should join in the Sentiment of Cato, Indifferent is my Choice to live or die.\nBritannicus.\n\nExtract of a Letter from the Coast datted May 17th 1781.\n\nA Camp has been formed for some time past at Madoer, 12 Coss from this, on the Kistna consisting of the 7th and 8th and part of the third Sircar. Batt. About a fortnight ago, five companies of the 7th Marched to Angole to strengthen the Garrison of that place as it was supposed Hyder meant to send some Troops northward, He did indeed send some as far as Nellore but these he has since recalled.\n\nNot long ago Gen. Sir EYRE COOTE marched with 6 Battns. of Sepoys, the Bengal Europeans, 12 Guns and some Horse, and beat up Meer Saibs Quarters at Tridevedy Paroda. He stormed the Pagoda took 100 Prisoners and some Cattle and Provisions. Meer Saib attempted to recover the Bullocks and\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-06-02/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BloRF34XBAxmrQJKwJ2hbdcACVpRD2ED/view", "text": "for that purpose attacked Gen. Sir EYRE COOTE with 16,000 Horse on his way back in the night, but his People were so terribly galled by our field pieces that he found all in vain and Sir EYRE got safe back without the loss of a Man except two Lascars, and Ensign Albert Innes, who was shot by his own Sepoys by chance.\n\nThe Bengal Detachment under Col. Pearce is now at Ragamundry. They have a fine train of Artillery but have lost considerably by Desertion and Sickness.\n\nSIR,\nTHE following is a Copy of an Order issued by Col. Camac, on taking leave of the detachment he commanded.\n\n\"Lieut. Col. Camac cannot help expressing the regret and reluctance with which he quitted the detachment at this period. Nothing could tempt him to leave the companions of his fatigues and dangers, but the undeserved treatment of his superiors; and to support his honour and Reputation, which have been unjustly impeached. Words cannot give adequate ideas of the feelings of his heart on this occasion, or sufficiently convey to them the just indignation which he suffers, as well for their sake as his own.\n\n\"If thanks, and the warmest, and most grateful acknowledgements to the Officers, for the gallant and manly support which they have afforded on the most trying occasions, from one who once thought it the highest honour to command them, can be pleasing to their ears, he begs leave to offer them in the fullest degree.---\n\nSuch, Sir, is the affecting and spirited leave taken of his Brother Officers, by a soldier, jealous of his honour in competition with which life is of small account, and desirous to evince how unmerited is the disgrace which has been inflicted on him; and as his fortune renders him superior to the frowns of power, to which suffering Poverty is often obliged to submit, I would hope his spirit will be exerted, as well for the sakes of those companions of his dangers to whom he so pathetically address himself, as for the vindication of his own reputation, and the Rights of the Army in general, to the exposition of truth and of those on whom the blame ought really to fall but which he must not I fear flatter himself, with effecting in the manner, He probably would wish a Court Martial, for that would too clearly shew how undeservedly He has been censured. But such disappointments will constantly be the lot of those who rely on the Moguls friendship, whose heart is too Callous to be sensible of all generous feelings, and with whom it is Crime sufficient not to execute (tho' perhaps it be impossible with the means allowed) his visionary, absurd and ruinous Projects.--- witness his treatment of Leslie, who without the smallest Compunction He resigned to Censure or to ruin in the identically same manner. But that Gentleman's friends have taken a generous and effectual manner of removing the blame which has here been heaped upon his Reputation, by transmitting to Europe for Publication, an authentick Narrative of his Conduct throughout, plainly proving that his unaccountable delays, and seeming misconduct, were positively dictated to him by a superior Power.\nI am Sir\nYour Constant Reader\nPlain Truth.\n\nThe Country Justice continued from our last.\nMr HICKY\nIT would be a difficult task to trace this anointed Sycophant through all the Mazes of his Chicane and tricks, from the time he became one of the Quorum, The most trifling Incident that happened within the County, was immediately conveyed to him, by one of the parties, or some officious Petty fogger, many of whom he entertained at his Table in the same manner as the Roman Tyrants encouraged Informers; So that his worship was generally Master of a partial Representation of one half of the Story, perhaps some Days before the matter was brought before him, and had long before dined on the Turkies, Geese, and Ducks; that were presented to him on the Occasion, which generally so stuffed him with prejudice, that when the matter came to be heard, he was sure to belch out some Insult, against the other party, before he heard half his tale; travelling Mountibanks, without Success in selling their Packets at the Country Fairs, and Markets; were sure to be Committed; but when lucky, they generally carried on their Occupations quietly; as for the Poor, such as Gipseys, Vagrants, travelling Tinkers &c. if any of them had the misfortune to be brought before his Worship, at Dinner time their poor backs is are sure to smart for it, being generally condemned before they were half heard; he was so keen for making a Penny, by CONTRACTS or any thing else that offered, if any Bridge Floodgate or by Road in the County was out of Repair, he was sure to make a JOBB of it by procuring the Contract for some of his petty fogging Informers, and Accomplices; when sometime going Snacks with him, by pocketing two thirds of the Profit: a Lord in the Neighborhood having many Mannors his worship procured by his Informers, and other indirect means to have false reports raised against the Stewards, of those Mannors to his simple Lordship, and persuaded him, to appoint himself Super intendent of all those Stewards, with a very ample Salary, In his house he encouraged GAMING to the utmost extent, and rendered it a perfect Auction Room for the Sale of Offices, in these Courts Baron, thus Clod pate goes on --- prosperously, and is in a fair way, by such honest means to accumulate a decent Fortune for his numerous family.---\nIf these remarks shoulu ever fall into his Worships hands, the following lines are recommended to his Notice.---\nMy meaning can be best unravell'd,\nWhen I premise that Clod has travell'd.\nClod with Surprize and pleasure staring,\nRan to the Glass and then comparing\nHis own Sweet figure with the print,]\nDistinguish'd every feature in't,\nThe twist, the Squeze, the rump, the fidge an all\nJust as they lookt in the original\nBy G--- says Clod, (and looking Smart)\nThis graver understood his Art.\n'Tis a true Copy, I'll say that for't;\nI well remember, when I sat for't.\nClod, with his likeness deeply Smitten,\nWould read what underneath was written,\nThen raving exclaims\n\"The cursed Villain! now I see\n\"This was a Libel meant at me;\n\"Those Scriblers grow so bold of late\n\"against us Pillars of the state!\n\"Such Dogs as he deserve, ---\n\"Damme, I say, the ought to starve.\nAnti Clod pate.\n\nCALCUTTA\nIN a few Days Edward Hay Esq; Secretary of state for the Southern Department is to be Married to Miss Wagstaffe, a most Beautifull, Amiable, and highly Accomplish'd Young Lady---Sister in Law to Col. Morgan, a Lady endow'd with every elegant requisite to render the Marriage state (what it was intended to be) a scene of Extatic Joy and felicity.\n\nWednesday Evening last a little before the Violent Gale of Wind came on the four Horses, and Carriage of a Gentleman unfortunately went over the body of a poor women in the Mutchey Baazer, by which accident, both her Legs were broke and one or two of her Ribs, the Gentleman seemed much concerned, gave her two Gold Mohurs, and ordered her every necessary assistance.\n\nCUTCHERY INTELLIGENCE\nA REAL FACT.\nSOME Days ago the SARDAR BEARER of the Right Hon. Sir Elijah Impey Knight Lord Chief Justice of these Realms was taken before Thomas Motte Esq; one of the Justices of Peace for the Town of Calcutta, being detected in the Fact of committing the Horrid Crime of Beastiality with a Favorite female Goat belonging to the Hon'ble Warren Hastings Esq; the Governor General &c. notwithstanding the Horrid Heinousness of the Crime and his being actually taken in the fact, He was sentenced to receive only 20 stripes, and to be imprison'd for a short time in the Cutchery, a place of confinement.\n\nThe fellow pleaded that He conceived the intimacy subsisting between the Families, and his Master being a Great Man, gave him a Priviledge to commit the said Crime of Beastiality with impunity.\n\nWe have Advice from Batavia that Baron and Baronness Hundsful together with the Cout and Countess of Dondervantrank will shortly leave the said Place on a Dutch Ship---they have leatly come from Germany and proceed to Calcutta with an avowed intention of disposing of their Wives, who are very handsome, to the higest Bidder.\n\nWe are inform'd that immense Sums of Money have been remitted from hence to Germany thro! the Medium of Mr. R--- at C--- and that Agents to a certain Person, now at Vienna were on the Point of coming to an agreement with the Emperor for a rich and extensive Principality. The influnce of a certain Lady added to Some cogent Reasons has it is Said, determined---to take this step. Letters Patent creating him a Prince of the Empire are to accompany the Purchase.\n\nDIED the 29th last month, Elizabeth Wilson the Daughter of Mr. Wilson, in the China Baazar. 25th also Robert Lloy'd.\n\nParagraph Extraordinary.\n\"THE PROPRIETORS OF INDIA STOCK have already appointed 13 APOTHECARIES to take the CASE of Sir THO. RUMBOLD of Precious Memory into consideration, the moment He arrives; his Case seems to be an OVERGROWN DROPSEY, and they have determined to administer a few STRONG LEGAL EMATIC'S and also to TAPP Sir Thomas, in order to make him DIS-GORGE some of his unhappy surfeit of PAGODAS Doctor FITZ'GERALD is the Chief Physician who presides on Sir Thomas's case\".\n\nMr JONES.\nBEGS leave to inform his Friends and the Public in General, that he is removed from his China ware-House in the Rada Baazar to a House in the Post Office street near the Esplinade, situated behind the House formerly occupied by William Pawson Esqr. and has for sale the following Articles, A great variety of usefull best Stone and common China, in Setts, single or by the Dozen.\n\nA great variety of Painted Tea-setts, Tea and Sugar Candy Soy in Bottles, Ginger in Jars, Silks, Gauges Pelongs, Paunch, Sinshaw, by the Piece or Yard Lamfkin, and Flannell, Silver mounted Houlster Pistols, High mounted Saddles with Doe skin seats and Embroidered Furniture, Sashes, Gorgets, Regemental sword-Knots, Gold and Silver Cord Bands &c. Maderia, Brandy and, Porter in Bottles,\nSweet Oil in Pint Bottles.\nMustard.\nPickles.\nHams.\nSilk Stockings.\nGlass Ware.\nHats.\nas soon as landed\n\nAny person having empty Cannisters may have them fill'd with exceeding good Hyson Tea, sent from China by Mr. Mac'Clary.\n\nMr. Jones is mucn oblig'd to those Gentlemen and Ladies who has already favor' him with their orders and hopes for a Continuance of their favors.\n\nTO LET.\nA Commodious upper roomd House, with a convenient Compound &c. lately occupied by Mr. Black, situated close to the Eastward of Mr. Harry Grant's late dwelling House at the Loll-baazar. For further Particulars Enquire of the Owner Mrs. Elizabeth D'Verge adjoining to the Eastward of the said upper-room'd House.\n\nAcknowledgements to Correspondents.\nTIMOTHY Dreamer, Emilius, a Correspondent, Petrified and Observator are received.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-06-02/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BloRF34XBAxmrQJKwJ2hbdcACVpRD2ED/view", "text": "ANECDOTE.\nAN intimate friend of Mr. B—w—ll's expressing to him one day his surprize, that he should second Mr. H— in that extraordinary and illiberal censure (which appeared on the Proceedings of the C——l) on the conduct of Mr. F——s, respecting Mrs G—— replied with great ironical humour, \"By \" G——d I did not wish it, but I could \" not help it. I envy F——. beyond \" measure, but I must go along with H. \" in these matters.\"—The latter part of the confession may be some little apology for Mr. B. on the score of necessity, but what possible excuse can be found for his Colleague, in offering so warmly to censure a Vice, which his whole Life had uniformly passed in the practise of; unless indeed we suppose it to be the second Act of his Penitence, as we may reckon his first, the Honourable Alliance He had previously entered into.\nWhen this Gentleman was proposed some Years ago in Leadenhall Street, to be sent out high in his Office, his Abilities, among other qualifications, were mentioned.—Abilities, replied Lord Clive, with a mixture of contempt and Indignation, I knew him some time in India, and never heard of any Abilities He possessed, except for seducing the Wives of his friends.\n—————————————————————\nFor Sale by P. Mac'Intyre, the following Goods on the most reasonable terms.\nHYSON Tea in Chests Boxes and double Catty cannisters, Souchong Tea in different Packages, Sugar Candy in large Tubs, Loxsoy, Candied Oranges, Plain and Embroidered Lutestring, Plain and Striped Sattin, Dimity Sinshaw and corded Silk, Peelong, Mode Tiffany, Gauze, Gauze Handkerchiefs, Cat Gut, Ribbonds, Plain and Embroider'd Shoes and Slippers.\nEnglish Claret, Cherry Brandy, Vinegar Sauces, Hams, Pickled Tongues, Linseed Oil, Glass ware, Silver Buckles, Silk and Leather Sword Belts, Hatts and Silk Stockings, Books, with great variety of other China and Europe goods.\nConsiderable Allowance will be made to Dealers that Buy a Quantity: and for the convenience of those of his Customers that may not choose to Buy whole Peices, He will sell Silks and Gauzes by the Yard, and likewise Hyson and Souchong Tea by the Seer.\nCalcutta 30th May 1781.\n—————————————————————\nADVERTISEMENT.\nWANTS EMPLOY a Gentleman who writes a good hand, is conversan in Accounts and Bookeeping, speaks several Languages (English, French, Dutch, &c.) and translates the same wih facility, of an Active disposition, and acquainted with business. The Advertiser is a person of good family abu from adverse circumstances, and having few acquaintance in Calcutta, is impelled to adopt this mode of recommending himself to the Notice of some Gentleman of liberal sentiments thro' whose patronage he may obtain a settled employ, either out of the provinces, in a public Office, or to superintend a Mercantile Concern.\nThe favor of a line is requested to A. B. to the care of Mr. Andrews at the Library.\n—————————————————————\nWANTS EMPLOYMENT.\nA Young Man who laetly came from England, would be glad to engage himself in any Gentleman's Office as a Writer, or Book-Keeper.\nAny Gentleman in want of such a Person, by directing a Line to J. G. at Mr. HICKY's Printing Office, will be waited on.\nCalcutta 5th May 1781.\n—————————————————————\nTo be SOLD.\nA Spot of Garden ground, Consisting of one Baggah and four Gottahs near Cossey-pore pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges, with a good Carriage Road.\nFor partioulars please to enquire of Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar, at Calcutta.\n—————————————————————\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar, opposite Mr Guthries is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at one Rupee four Ans. per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee 8 An's. retail. Fine Old Rum at 2 Rupees per Gallon., fine double, and treble refined Loaf Sugar, Manufactured at Sookfagur, and equal to any made in Europe Calculated to answer the end of sweetning, without, depriving the Tea of its Flavor, Sugar of this excellent and agreeable quality has been long wished for in this part of the World.\nThe very finest transparent Sugar Candy at 30 Rupees per Maund. Patna piece Goods, raw Silks &c. and a variety of other articles. All Gentlemen favoring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfaction.\n—————————————————————\nWANTED\nA Dictionary, Italion and French, or Italian and English. Any Person who has one to dispose of, may hear of a purchaser by applying to Mr. Andrews at the Circulating Library.\n—————————————————————\nTo Be LETT.\nA Lower-room'd House within a large Compound and proper out Offices near the Council Chamber. For particulars enquire at the PRINTING OFFICE. March 30th, 1781.\n—————————————————————\nALL PERSONS.\nHAVING any Claims, or demands on the Estate of Capt. George Davies, of Artillery, on the Madras Establishment, lately deceased; are desired forthwith to send an account thereof to Doctor Chas. Allen at Fort William, sole Executor of the said Capt. Geo. Davies, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are requested immediately to pay the same.\n—————————————————————\nALL PERSONS,\nWHO have any demands on the Estate of Mr. William Justice deceased, are requested to send an account of them to Mr. James Miller one of the Executors. And all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requeste do discharge their respective Debts, without delay.\n—————————————————————\nMess's HUGGINS and O'DONNEL.\nBEG Leave to imform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement that they have purchased the greatest Part of Capt. Scot's and the whole of Captain Gammage's Europe Cargoes, which are now exposed for Sale, at their New-Ware-house.\n—————————————————————\nMR. Stillas Watch and Clock-maker, and late Assistant to Mr. Guthrie in the Radda Baazar. Begs leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen in the Settlement that He has taken a House in the Loll Baaz next door to Mr. Tirretta, where He repairs, and Cleans all kind, of Clocks and Watches.\n—————————————————————\nGUTHRIE and WORDIE.\nTAKE this method of Acquainting the Public, that they intend quitting the Europe Shop Business, and that the Goods now remaining will be disposed of on as low Terms as possible, any Allowance made to those who take a quantity to dispose of again.—Any Person inclined to enter into that way of Business, may now suit themselves with a set of very good fixtures, and a tolerable assortment of Goods.\n—————————————————————\nTo be SOLD.\nJUST Imported, An Elegant Europe Chariot. Enquire of Mr. Sherburne at whose House It may be seen.\n—————————————————————\nNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN\nTHAT Mr. Lewis Da Costa has still upon hand for Sale a very large quantity of Excellent Danish Clarret, Bayone Wine, Europe Cables, Hawsers and Cordage. Also Teak Planks of different thickness and sheathing Boards.\nAny person inclined to purchase the whole or a part of any of the above Articles are Requested to apply to him at his House in the Raddabazar, having quitted the House near the Armenian Church.\n—————————————————————\nThe LOTTERY\nfor the Harmonic House\nBEING nearly filled up Messrs. Stark and Robertson request that the Subscribers in Calcutta, will meet at Nicolls and Crieghtons Tavern, on the first monday of June next, between the Hours of 10 and 11 in the forenoon, to appoint a Committee to superintend the Drawing of the Tickets: Likewise request that the Gentlemen who are not in Calcutta, will give Orders to their Agents here, to Pay in the Subscription Money to Messrs. Stark and Robertson, and to receive their Tickets previous to that Meeting.\n—————————————————————\nJUST PUBLISHED.\nBY AUTHORITY.\nAND to be Sold at the Library, the Late Bye Law, either Bound or in Sheets.\nCalcutta 10th April 1781.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First; and late PRINTER, to the HON, COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-06-09", "date": "1781-06-09", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-06-09/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/18VE5JMa-_EwoiVn-DcYeBFe8esGqGrSA/view", "text": "H I C K Y ' S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\n72 From Saturday June 2d. to Saturday June the 9th 1781. [No. XX]\n\nNOW IN THE PRESS\nAND\nSPEEDILY WILL BE PUBLISHED\nBY J. A. HICKY\nAT HIS PRINTING OFFICE.\nIN CALCUTTA.\n\nTHE New Bye-Law properly discussed, defined and dissected, Paragraph by Paragraph, fully Explained by the clearest comments taken from the highest Legal and constitutional Authorities, adapted to the meanest Capacity. Which will prove a very necessary Pocket Manual, not only for this, but succeeding Generations, to shew how carefull our Wise Ancestors have been to protect us, our Lives, Liberties, and Properties.\n\nTo the PUBLIC.\n\nTHE great demand for the Original Bengal Gazette has induced Mr. Hicky to Publish them in Volumns, which are now to be had bound or unbound at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar.\n\nPROPOSALS for printing a Magazine by Subscription, to be Published the first Wednesday in every Month by J. A. HICKY under the following Title.\nTHE\nBENGAL\nMAGAZINE,\nOR\nASIATIC\nREPOSITORY\nOF\nWIT AND HUMOUR.\nPrice four Rupees., Subscriptions taken in at the Original Printing Office.\n\nIntelligence Extraordinary from Leadenhall Street.\n\nTHE latest advice mention that the EAST INDIA COMPANY anxious for the Health, and Welfare of their SERVANTS IN INDIA, have constituted a Body of 13 of the most skilful of the Faculty, to take into consideration their respective CASES and to report the State of their Constitutions on their Return to EUROPE.\n\nSIR THOMAS PILLAGE'S Case (who has been thought of too Plethoric an Habit) is reported by the COLLEGE in Leadenhall Street, to be a confirmed Dropsey arising from too great a REDUNDANCE OF PAGODA'S which Sir Thomas unhappily swallow'd rather too greedily in the NORTHERN CIRCARS.\n\nThe Company have Ordered Doctor Fitz-Gerald, and the 12 Assistant Faculty to prepare a Course of strong Emetic's and Evacuants for Sir THOMAS's Relief, the moment He arrives; and to report the progress of his Cure. Some fear that Strong LIGATURES suspending the Body will be necessary, others think that plentifull Tappings will suffice.-----Mrs. Swellingburgh (His MAJESTIES Dry Nurse) being acquainted with Sir Thomas's Old Complaints will be Ordered to attend, with one of the Kings Scotch Physicians, to see that Dr. FITZGERALD, and the Leadenhall Street Faculty do not mangle the Body too much.\n\nThe Case of Sir Edward Durbar has been likewise reported --- It is considered as a strong Species of Somnolency, bordering nearly on a Confirmed Lethergy; accompanyed by extreme Imbeceility in his Warlike Organs -- a Torpid Numbness of all his Vigilent faculties - - an extreme Costiveness in his Courage and Resolution, with a Constant propensity to DRIVLING\n\nMonsr. D' Aver a French Physicion (from the Marutious) being informed of Sir Edwards unhappy Case generously came to the Coast in order to Raise him by an Experiment that has seldom been known to fail, to opperate as a Stimulant whenever it has been applyed to an English Naval Commander. But it had not the least effect on Sir Edward, not rouzing him sufficiently even to make him sneeze, either at head or Stern. Sir Edwards Lethargy was so very Strong that at BOMBAY he fell into a Deep Sleep which continued very near six Months.\n\nNothing effects his Auricular faculties or is perceived to make the least impression on Sir Durbar's profound insensibility, except the Chink of a Bag of Rupees or Pagoda's----He has been repeatedly Champou'd by the NABOB of ARCOT; and by some of the first ASIATIC PHYSICIANS at the DURBAR with out EFFECT, but it is thought, that Doctor Fitzgerald, assisted by 12 of the most Scientific of the Leaden Hall College which the India Company in their tender concern have appointed for that purpose, will perform WONDERS on Sir Durbars disorder, altho' it has been pronounced by Doct. KILL-CRANNY (the GALEN of Calcutta) to be a confirmed Chronical disease and more Stubbourn to radicate than either GOUT or SCIATICA.\n\nN. B. The Cases of Lord Viscount Poolbundy. The Great Mogul. Sir Hector Mc'Scamper. Charley Bullock Nat. Chucklehead Rich'd Bore-well (lately gone Home) and many other great and very ILLUSTRIOUS Asiatic's have been received in LEDDEN HALL STREET and are refered to Doct. Fitzgerald and the 12 ASSISTANT FACULTY.\n\nTo the Editor of the Bengal Gazette.\nSIR,\n\nALLOWING that the Arrangements, which have lately passed, for the Management of the Revenues of this Country, are calculated for, and will be productive of, advantage to the Company, still it must be confessed, that some consideration is due to those Gentlemen, who having left their native Country at a very early age, have given up all other prospects for the Service. As now one principal line of Emolument is cut off, the Company's Servants have a right to expect in every remaining Object whether of credit or Profit, a Preference to those, who generally without even Licence, come out to India at a more advanced Period of Life. Is it not unjust that those who have partaken of the advantages and pleasures of Europe, and whose follies more frequently than misfortunes, have driven them hither should almost immediately on their arrival interfere with those, who have sacrificed their Youth, their health, and their Connections, in the expectation that a competency will reward their Labours? Yet every day evinces that the Members of Government are less and less attentive to the Rights of their Fellow Servants. I will not dwell upon the Injuries the Service has sustained, in the Appointments and Advantages given to Messieurs O---r, M---se, d---s, W---l---ge, S---n, and many others,---these are irremediable.---It is otherwise respecting any, that may be in Agitation.\n\nI should not have addressed you had it not been in hopes of preventing an injustice which, it is said is mediated. I wish to remind our present ruler of his having been a Junior Servant, and that he ought not now to commit those in-j---es, which he then highly reprobated; let him call to recollection what he recently felt on General Clavering's appointment, and learn to respect the feelings of others.---I hope in future he will.---It is not credible that he intends, in Opposition to the Company's positive and repeated orders, and in opposition to the Boards own Regulations respecting Paymasters, appointing a Person out of the Service successor to Mr. O---r, tho' a Dr. D---y tom-toms through all Calcutta a Promise obtained.------What merit has this man to entitle him to such a Preference? I will not descend to touch upon his demerits. What services has he, or has his Knighted Brother, performed? But I had forgot, Sir J---n may be of service, he is the Brother in Law to the King of England's Page, and must be soothed---Grant it---Yet surely a Salary of about seventy thousand Rupees per Annum, and a Lucrative Contract by which a Lack of Rup will be Annually cleared, is enough for the family interest!---Ah! it is enough to bring to a proper understanding all the Houshold of St. James's. But India is in the height of affluence, and will admit of money being squandered away; the Company's Servants are all fully employed, need not therefore grudge so trivial an Appointment, to so worthy a Member of the Bengal Community.\nOBSERVATOR.\n\n\"This Letter was sent to me on Thursday morning the 31st of May, I am sorry I was not able to comply with the request of the Author, and give it an immediate Publication, my Paper being at that time compleated.\"\nJ. A. HICKY.\n\nANNUS MIRABILIS.\n\nLITTLE of Oratory or reflection, I fancy will be necessary, Mr. HICKY, to shew that this Year verily deserves the above title, as the Events which have occurred in it carry their evidence along with them. I will, however, instance only one from the Cluster, leaving to those who are furnished with ampler information, and the abilities to apply it, the finishing the Catalogue. --It is this.-- We are engaged, in almost every part of India, in a War with the Mahratta power (how justly brought about, by the infraction of what treaties, and by the breach of what publick faith, I leave to others to ascertain) ever whom our Successes, tho' not very brilliant, have been greater than our Cause, I fear, deserved: Yet have we most unaccountably, and disgracefully, lost the fittest opportunity which fortune could present to us, to completely lop off one limb from this powerfull and troublesome Enemy, against whom, since we are at war, every advantage allowable in that state, where conquer or be conquered is the Law, ought to be taken. I allude to that\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-06-09/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C3oUpVK8YgVJ7s4yszALP8nzPZP-yX2E/view", "text": "body of the Mahratta Army which has lain so long in the neighbourhood of Cuttack, assembled with the declared intention of plundering Bengal (which they had the insolence continually to threaten to execute,) and which they have been prevented from attempting, only by the most odious and shamefull of all means, *Compliance with their demands*, by *purchasing their absence*. -- I venture to believe that either the Detachment destined for the Coast, or the one ordered to the frontier, was singly sufficient, without the small risque, to drive the collected Banditti like Chaff before them; but with very little management it might have been contrived to inclose them so completely between the two, that if any Demands it were thought proper to propose to them, were not promptly and strictly complied with, scarcely a Man could have escaped to relate the destruction of his Brethren; while the acquisition of an extensive province, which gives the Enemy an open inroad to our Provinces, and which alone can ensure Security to the Companys possessions, by guarding the passes which lead to them, would have been the beneficial Consequence of this Conduct. -- Nothing, I think, but the rankest degree of Infatuation and obstinacy can have caused the neglecting such an opportunity of promoting the present system of Politicks, which could not have impeded the progress of the Madras Detachment half so long as did the paltry, and pusilanimous Embassies, and negociations, which have covered both our Arms and our Councils with the Contempt of all the powers in India and, drained our already exhausted Treasuries of what can only invite these Plunderers to a renewal, and excess of their Demands. --\n\nBut perhaps, Mr. HICKY, the fault has a deeper foundation, and exists partly in the Climate; which, with our Bodies, enervates our Minds; deprives Us in a course of years of the genuine Spirit of Englishmen, and would reduce us in the period of a few generations, almost to a level with the native Portuguse, whom we with reason regard as the Scum and refuse of the Creation. -- For were not somewhat like this really the Case; did not some such apathy actually envelope our Reason, can it be supposed that many late Acts would be passed over, were it not for you, in total silence! Besides the above recited one, as first in magnitude, would your friend Lord Poolbundy be allowed notoriously to violate an act of the Charter, by accepting an additional Salary from the Company, which Subjects him to a Prosecution by every Individual, while not one has the resolution to expose the Act? Would an upstart, without a single superior quality to Justify the distinction, be selected for a service which casts a Stigma upon the whole Army, and not a Man be found with the spirit to resent, or even to complain? would the late Regulations in the Civil and Military Lines pass unexposed? But as such enquiries would be endless I will take leave, with congratulating you on preserving the expiring flame of Liberty which burns among Us, and in assuring you of my being your sincere wellwisher\nSallust.\n\nCAPTAIN REED of the Godfrey on his arrival in England had been Severely reprimanded by the Court of Directors, and Compel'd to refund the Money he received of a Lady for the Passage of herself and Children from Bengal in Consequence of Tyranical Usage, and not keeping a proper Table according to agreement.\n\nIt is a common custom for these Lordly Tyrants call'd India Captains to exact most extravagant Sums for conveying Passengers to Europe and when they are on board and in their power to treat them as ill as possible. -- We hope the spirited regard the Court of Directors, paid to the Remonstrance of this Injured Lady will in future opperate as a Caution to these Gentry -- who as they owe their fortunes to the People of India, are bound in Gratitude as well as Honesty to behave with some Decorum.\n\nAdvice from the Cape mentions that the Men of War homeward bound to Convoy Sir Thos. Rumbold were very leaky, and the Crew extremely Sickly, owing to neglect in not providing sufficient Water. 30 of the Rippons Crew were thrown over board, and 250 Sick at the Cape, and unfit for Duty.\n\nContrast this management with that of Capt. Cook who in a voyage of upwards 3 Years round the World did not lose a single Man.\n\nThe Lives of these poor Tars are too valuable to the STATE to be thus wantonly and cruely sported with even did not *Humanity* cry out against it.\n\nInteresting and Authentic News from the Coast dated Madras 23d May 1781.\n\nTHE True Briton, Jeffreys, Rumbold Parks, were safe arrived at Cudalore with Rice and Provisions for the Army.\n\nRice was so high as 120 Pagodas. --\n\nAll Ships obliged to sell to the Company and for Bills on the Bengal Treasury -- unless they will consent to sell to the POOR by RETAIL and in Quantities not greater than 2 FANAMS to each person.\n\nThe Supra Cargoes of the Rumbold &c. Remonstrated to the Madras Council that they were willing to sell their Rice to the Company -- but objected to Bills at the Calcutta Treasury and only requested ready Money -- as they were going to China and wanted Specie -- Urging also that the manner the Council of Madras had limited for retailing to poor Individuals would be impracticable with them by endangering the loss of the Season -- in consideration whereof the Council permitted them to sell a Bag at a time -- The Salutary regulations of the Council were intended to prevent the horrid Famine that threatens the wretched Natives of the Carnatic, for were the Merchants permitted to purchase -- those who have Money would effect a Monopoly and and enrich themselves at the distress of the FAMISHED POOR. --\n\nNotwithstanding the Council have Order'd Public Warehouses to be opened to retail Rice daily to the poor Natives -- Yet they are not able (owing to the vast numbers that daily flock to them) to supply each starving Individual fast enough to prevent their DYING EVEN AT THE WAREHOUSE DOORS. -- every day numbers perish in this manner -- 5 Women with Infants in their Arms waiting for their turn dropt down dead with Hunger Yesterday. Captn. Parks and indeed all the Ships from Bengal have made great voyages. -- Mr. Da-Costa's Ships are employ'd by the Company. Cap's Penny and and Jeffrey, carry Troops to the Northward. The Favourite goes to Pegu for repairs. -- Captain Parks is to be Married at Madras to a Lady to whom he is bound under a penalty of 10,000 Pound sterling. --\n\nFurther News POLITICAL.\n\nEvery thing and every undertaking at Madras and on the Coast carrys a most dreadfull aspect. -- The FLEET is arrived. -- Gen. Sir EYRE COOTE Dangerously ill, but by means a SECOND time to make a formal and Severe Protest against the ADMIRAL.\n\nCaptain Faulkener of the Charlotte is arriv'd at Madras, after remaining a long time as a Guardship at Tillicherry, he was compel'd for want of Money, People, and Provisions to bear away for Madras, having buried most of his officers and Ships Company; Money he is not likely to get and he is not determined whether to go back, or round to petition the Council of Bengal. --\n\nGen. Sir EYRE COOTE has had several skirmishes with Hyder, -- who always avoids a general Engagement, -- nor indeed could Gen. Sir EYRE COOTE attempt it at present for he has no more than 600 REGULARS and those entrenched, and many Sick -- He waits only for Col. Pearse of whom we have no News at Madras -- after which He means to force Hyder to a General Battle, or make a Vigorous Push to drive him out of Arcot and the Carnatic. -- it will cost much Blood-shed to effect a Junction of the two Ar-\n\nmie's. -- LALLY Hyder's famous French General is Stationed to the Northward with a very large Body, and Hyder in person with 70,000 Horse and Foot encamped in sight of our Army under Gen. Sir EYRE COOTE at Cuddalore -- Hyders Fleet at Pullicat took 2 Snows. -- Bodies of his Horse are Galloping about close to the Boundary wall, doing much mischief and maiming and wounding the poor Inhabitants.\n\nLaird Mac,Leod is return'd from Cudalore and wants to go Home to Europe at this extraordinary emergency. -- Gen. Stewart is to take Laird Mac'Leods Post. -- Gen. Sir Hector is also to return as Steward refuses to serve under him after Sir Hectors repeated disgraces and retreats, in short the Scotch are all Quarreling among themselves, now there is nothing to be got -- a fine example to the Army and an honourable return to the India Company who seems by the by to have been prettily Fleeced on all sides of the Coast. --\n\nAll Communication North or South is stopt, no Letters can pass -- Hyder cuts off the Hands and Ears of every Letter Carrier, he takes -- turns them adrift. -- They send all intelligence by Patamars by Water. --\n\nCapt. Falkner brought the News that Col. Browne being Detached from Goddard's Camp for Bombay to procure provisions and Treasure They were attack'd by the Mahrattas but Drove them off. -- on Col Browns return to Camp, they were attack'd again, when altho' our Troops under Col. Brown stood their Ground firmly and with great Steadyness and again beat off the Mahrattas yet before they reached Goddard's Camp, our loss was great in Sepoys, and 27 officers Kill'd and wounded, among whom Col. Parker fell.\n\nThere is certain news arrived at Bombay of a strong Reinforcement of Men of War and Troops from England now, on their way to India. --\n\nLet the War end when it will the Article of Rice and all the necessaries of Life will remain extravagantly dear for 2 year afterward owing to the cruel havock and destruction of the whole Country. -- The Tillers and Farmers and Riots all fled every habitation laid waste every Tree and Forrest destroy'd by which fire Wood is not to be got for any price. Fowls very dear indeed. -- 300 Houses pull'd down at the south end of the Black Town by order of Council.\n\nMynheer Tope under the Dutch Chief that was taken with Mr. Harrop the english Chief of Porta Nova is dead. Mr. Harrop has been several times tied up and flogg'd. Col. Baillie and the English Prisoners in a most miserable State. Their Irons very weighty and extremely sickly and ill treated by Hyder. This we know by a deserter a European escaped from Hyders Camp. -- Hyder demanded Mr. de Souza of the Governor of Negapatam who quitted that place in consequence. He is now at Trichinopoly on some negociation. --\n\na very large Portuguese Ship from Goa arrived at Madras lately bound for China. -- a young Gentleman the owners Son and 3 or 4 other persons were drowned going on shore.\n\nMr. C. Duncan Attorney at law died at Madras 22 May.\n\nMr. H[ILL] Attorney gone home to Europe\n\nWe have the pleasure to add that the Mary Sloop Capt. in Crew supposed to be founder'd in the Braces is arrived at Cudalore with Lt. Wheal and a Mr. Peacock on board and the Bengal Pilot.\n\nThe Portland Indiamen had an engagement with Hyders arm'd Grabs and beat them off: in the engagement Mr. Secretary Auriol was wounded and several others.\n\nMr. Secretary Bruere has had a duel at Tillicherry with a Bombay Officer on the subject of Bengal wisdom and politics.\n\nExtract of a Letter from a Gentleman just arrived from Bombay.\n\nTo Mr. J. A. HICKY.\nS I R,\nI have the Pleasure of acquainting you, I am safe arrived at Injellee from Bombay in\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-06-09/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C3oUpVK8YgVJ7s4yszALP8nzPZP-yX2E/view", "text": "the ship Bernstorff, formerly the Old Hoesendon Indiaman, having left that place the 27th April, but was detained being in Company with the Fleet, as some of the Merchant Vessels were heavy Sailers. We stop'd at Tellicherry for a few days to relieve the Garrison of the Madras Troops, during our stay there the Enemy one Night attempted to destroy our Fleet, by setting fire to some Vessels which happily did no damage, as they floated clear of our Ships in the Offing about a quarter of a Mile. The Nires are still firing at our Forts, one of which called Mile end, has no less than four Bateries, and 3 Stockades constantly firing; amounting from 12 to 18 Pounders. The Ships Betsey, Nancy, and Union, are all safe arived on the Malabar Coast, the latter was spoke by the Coventry. We parted Company with Sir Ed. Hughes the 22d May in the Evening, with the following Ships, Superbe, Eagle, Exeter, Burford, Worcester, Coventry, and Chaser. Merchantmen, York, Yarmouth, Freemason and Triumph.\nGeneral Goddard with his Army are down at Pondwell for the Rains, we have had our Escorts attacked both coming and going with Losses on both sides.\nColonel Camac has had a Victory over a party of the Enemy consisting of 6000 Men besides 2000 Horse, commanded by Rajah Scindy, who narrowly escaped with Two Horses, We have had several Officers killed, and Capt. Tindal of the Artillery Died of his Wounds. The Yarmouth Capt. Wilson, I expect in a few Days, provided she does not dispose of her Cargoes at Madras, also the Snow Triumph Capt. Richardson.\nShip Bernstorff Injeliee 3d June 1781.\nCapt. John Campbell of the Military Passenger.\n\nC A L C U T T A\nLAST Monday was not celebrated as his Majesty's Birth Day in this Settlement, to the inexpressible Grief and disappointment of all Guzlers Gormandizers, Topers, Tiplers, and Devourers, particularly Sir Christian Turkey who we are told had prepar'd himself by 3 Emetics. Pomposo Brandy-face, who has been sober and lived low for some Days preceeding it. Mac Bacon-face and many other Bon Vivans of this Luxurious Settlement, poor disappointed Beef-Eaters ran about the Settlement open mouthed, lamenting the Disgrace likely to be cast on the Company's Bounty, and the loss which will accrue to many worthy Tradesmen by this neglect thus excusing their own Veraciousness by an Appearance of compassion for others.\nNosey Jargon was disappointed in Exhibiting his Annual Minuet seasonably habited as usual in Black Velvet. Likewise several of the Macarony and Puppy Tribe lately Imported into Calcutta were prevented displaying their pretty soft delicate figures before the Ladies.\nThis Mellancholly circumstance is ascribed to the Low dejected state of the Vice Roy's spirits owing to the Solitary state of the Treasury, and notwithstanding the many sagacious plans of Finance contracted by Charley Bullock, Sawney Mac Fargus and other Asiatic Demoures, the knowing ones all declare with a shrug that by G—d it will not do. Alas! poor John Company! thou art Bled to a most to Death by Hireling Schemers and Contractors. As poor Polly Bowels declared in her expiring moments.\nThe poor Old Women Turkey breeders at Bandell in hopes of paying off their Years Rent by the Bounty of the Gentlemen of the English Settlement, at this annual convivial season, came down with a large freight of Turkies for sale, on the Kings Birth Day, but to their sorrowful disappointment, found they had brought their Turkies to a wrong market.\nWe hear that Stephen Barbecue Esq; Mr. Coun. Callipash, Capt. Mac Bacon, Nosey Jargon, Mons. Le Callepee, Charley Bullock Buxey Clumsy, Commissary Mac Haggis, and many other Schemers, contractors, and unmerciful Gorgers have inserted a protest in form against the Consumer of a certain Vice Roy, for being Humb'd out of a good Dinner usually given in honour of his Majesties Birth Day.\nA Correspondent observes that Dick Squib will unquestionably Succeed Mr. B—W as Resident at the Court of Owde for two very good reasons; first because he was instrumental in effecting a certain Sham Divorce, and secondly for fear he should betray some secret Transactions of the Great Mogul and Nat Chuckle ead, into which he has with his wonted Cunning wormed himself can any Man possess greater Merits. ?\nIt is reported that Archy's uxorious fit has been so strong upon him, that he has not been seen in Public these ten Days O! Rare Matrimony.\nDied.] On Monday last Joseph Cooper.\n\nMr. H I C K Y,\nYOUR Correspondent Caledoneus, in defending his Countrymen, writes with more Candor and Moderation than most Essayists who endeavour to vindicate the Influence of Scotch Councils on the British Government; but tho' He treats your Readers with a great many Words, and adorns his Piece with Similes, Allusions, and Metaphors, which I dare say he thought analogous to his subject, yet he must adduce one proof, or at least something like it, to support his Assertions, before his numerous Ipse Dixits, will procure him one impartial Proselyte.\nI have not in the least attended to those passages, that gave rise to his learned Animadversions; but suppose they must be of a sarcastic nature, and level'd at the Country in general of North Britain: If so they are unfair, and illiberal; though I have not the good fortune to be a Native of that Country, I assure you, few Scotchmen have a greater value and Esteem for many distinguish'd virtues which adorn that Ancient Nation, the number and Antiquity of their places of Public Worship, announce their piety; their public Seminaries with the wise statutes on which they are founded, do honour to their Learning; The Promptitude with which they adopted the Reformation, prove them enlightened, the Regularity and Goodness of their present ecclesiastical Discipline (tho' no Dissenter) I think distinguish their Clergy, as Models, Religious Oeconomy; their true taste in Music, shew in those Modern times of musical Depravity, what able and just Composers in that noble Art must have flourish'd there in times of which the memory is now lost in the dark shade of time as long as the human Ear retains his Sensations, or the human heart it's Affections; SCOTCH AIRS will please, and delight, when the modern Cantatas' of Italy, and France; and the tinkling compositions of some of the most famous modern Masters of those Countries, who mispent their lives in frittering away that noble Science into short notes, and unmeaning sounds, in liew of the Sterling Merit of Ancient Music will fall into contempt and Oblivion; just so Seneca debased the Roman Eloquence by the tinsel which he introduced into his most valuable Writings, and such are the Quiddities which Aquinas brought into the Schools, in more Modern times, by endeavouring to improve on the wise and elegant Compositions of Aristotle. Their skill in Gardening surpasses any other in the British Isles, the neatness, and Strength of their Pavements; shew them to have been also Masters of that most useful Art so much studied, and attended to by the Ancient Romans; for the preservation of the Public Highways. But tho' I might enumerate many more good qualities in that Ancient and famous People; Caledoneus will give me leave to present a short Glance of the question, respecting their present Influence in the British Councils.\nThe SCOTCH descended from their Neighbours of Ireland, retained not only the Language but Laws, habits, customs, manners and Prejudices of their Ancestors, ('tis true that in the late short Gleam, of Scotch Prosperity some of their Writers disclaimed the kindred, as Josephus tells us the Philistines served the Jews, in like Circumstances; but that Man who denies the Identity of their being Originally from that Stock, must be an utter stranger to the Irish and Erse Languages, the former consists of strong expressive Roots, and few Compounds; the latter of some of those Roots, and a great many Compounds of the same Roots; which clearly proves whence it deduced it's Origin, besides their feudal System (which is in plainer Words a Military Government wherever it prevails) their Clanship and Family feuds (often dividing them like a rope of sand) their Military Songs, &c.\nTo be Continued.\n\nYesterday arrived at Ingelie Capt. Lasbons' sloop from Batavia, with Mr Cass Eilbraeth on board, he has a Packet with him of great importance for Chinsura, which he would not Risk to send by the Choky-Boat but goes up to Chinsurah directly with all Possible speed, in the sloop.\n\nTo be SOLD at Public SALE.\nAT Mr. Hans Migels at his House near the Bankfaul at Chinsurah; on Wednesday next the 13th Inst. the following Articles Viz.\nClaret, Hock, Frontiniac, Malago Sack in Pint Bottles, Sarrain Do, Cape Raisins, Currants, Prunes, Pickled Tongues, and Westphalia Hams imported in the last Dutch Ship from Europe, Madeira in Pipers 5 Years Old, Paints of different Colours, Window Glass of all sizes, Batavia Teak crooked Timbers for Boats, Long Cloth, and Chintz, and sundry other Articles.\nChinsurah 4th June 1781.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nJUST Imported, An Elegant Europe Chariot. Enquire of Mr. Sherburne at whose House It may be seen.\n\nJ U S T P U B L I S H E D.\nBY AUTHORITY.\nAND to be Sold at the Library, the Late Bye Law, either Bound or in Sheets.\n\nAcknowledgements to Correspondents.\nTHE following letters are received Constant Reader; Lucius, and a Letter with the accompanying list from an Officer in Col Camac Detachment.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-06-09/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C3oUpVK8YgVJ7s4yszALP8nzPZP-yX2E/view", "text": "Mr. HICKY\nSIR,\nYOU will do but an act of Justice to in-sert the following obvious Fact. —in favour of a sensible worthy Character, it must be allowed that since the DUTCH were a NATION, they never had a man in this Country in quality of DIRECTOR who ever understood or consulted their real interest, so much, as their present DIRECTOR, Mr. ROSS does: he has found it to be their real Interest, to cul-vate the friendship of the prevailing powers there, the ENGLISH: and this his good sence and moderation has directed him to do, with-out making one national Sacrifice.— by which it is notorious he has prevented the Dutch Company from an expenditure of at least 50,000 pr. Annum which was paid by their former Directors to the Country power— for tri-vial disputes and altercations this by conciliating the friendship of the English he has either been exempted from, Or no Quarels have happened From that Idea; but many of the Nation in this Country are ISPALITES (not) without Guile.— I am Mr. Hicky Yours\nMay 7th 1781. W.\n\nFor Sale by P. Mac'Intyre, the follow-ing Goods on the most reasonable terms.\nHYSON Tea in Chests Boxes and double Catty cannisters, Souchong Tea in different Packages, Sugar Can-dy in large Tubs, Loxloy, Candied O-ranges, Plain and Embroidered Lute-string, Plain and Striped Sattin, Dimity Sinshaw and corded Silk, Peelong, Mode Tiffany, Gauze, Gauze Handkerchiefs, Cat Gut, Ribbonds, Plain and Embroi-der'd Shoes and Slippers.\nEnglish Claret, Cherry Brandy, Vi-negar Sauces, Hams, Pickled Tongues, Linseed Oil, Glass ware, Silver Buck-les, Silk and Leather Sword Belts, Hatts and Silk Stockings, Books, with great variety of other China and Europe goods.\nConsiderable Allowance will be made to Dealers that Buy a Quantity: and for the convenience of those of his Custom-ers that may not choose to Buy whole Peices, He will sell Silks and Gauzes by the Yard, and likewise Hyson and Sou-chong Tea by the Seer.\nCalcutta 30th May 1781.\n\nADVERTISEMENT.\nWANTS EMPLOY a Gentleman who writes a good hand, is con-sversan in Accounts and Bookeeping, peaks several Languages (English, French, Dutch, &c.) and translates the same win facility, of an Active disposi-, tion, and acquainted with business. The Advertiser is a person of good family abu from adverse circumstances, and having few acquaintance in Calcutta, is impelled to adopt this mode of recom-mending himself to the Notice of some Gentleman of liberal sentiments thro' whose patronage he may obtain a settled employ, either out of the provinces, in a public Office, or to superintend a Mer-chantile Concern.\nThe favor of a line is requested to A. B. to the care of Mr. Andrews at the Library.\n\nWANTS EMPLOYMENT.\nA Young Man who lately came from England, would be glad to en-gage himself in any Gentleman's Office as a Writer, or Book-Keeper.\n\nAny Gentleman in want of such a Person, by directing a Line to J. G. at Mr. HICKY's Printing Office, will be waited on.\nCalcutta 5th May 1781.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA Spot of Garden ground, Consisting of one Baggah and four Gottahs near Cossey-pore pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges, with a good Carriage Road.\nFor particulars please to enquire of Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar, at Calcutta.\n\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in gene-ral that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar, opposite Mr Guthries is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogs-heads, at one Rupee four Ans. per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee 8 An's. re-tail. Fine Old Rum at 2 Rupees per Gallon, fine double, and treble refined Loaf Sugar, Manufactured at Sookiagur, and equal to any made in Europe Calcu-lated to answer the end of sweetning, without, depriving the Tea of its Flavor, Sugar of this excellent and agreeable quality has been long wished for in this part of the World.\nThe very finest transparent Sugar Candy at 30 Rupees per Maund. Patna piece Goods, raw Silks &c. and a variety of other articles, All Gentlemen favoring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endea-vour to give them satisfaction.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nHAVING any Claims, or demands on the Estate of Capt. George Davies, of Artillery, on the Madras Establishment, lately deceased; are de-sired forthwith to send an account there-of to Doctor Chas. Allen at Fort William, sole Executor of the said Capt. Geo. Davies, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are requested immediately to pay the same.\n\nMess's Huggins and O'Donnel.\nBEG Leave to imform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement that they have purchased the greatest Part of Capt. Scot's and the whole of Captain Gammage's Europe Cargoes, which are now exposed for Sale, at their New-Ware-house.\n\nMR. Stillas Watch and Clock-maker, and late Assistant to Mr Guthrie in the Radda Baazar. Begs leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gen-tlemen in the Settlement that He has taken a House in the Loll Baaz next door to Mr. Tirretea, where He repairs, and Cleans all kind, of Clocks and Watches.\n\nGUTHRIE and WORDIE.\nTAKE this method of Acquainting the Public, that they intend quit-ting the Europe Shop Business, and that the Goods now remaining will be disposed of on as low Terms as possible, any Al-lowance made to those who take a quan-tity to dispose of again.—Any Person inclined to enter into that way of Busi-ness, may now suit themselves with a set of very good fixtures, and a tolerable assortment of Goods.\n\nNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN\nTHAT Mr. Lewis Da Costa has still upon hand for Sale a very large quantity of Excellent Danish Clar-ret, Bayone Wine, Europe Cables, Haw-sers and Cordage. Also Teak Planks of different thickness and sheathing Boards. Any person inclined to purchase the whole or a part of any of the above Ar-ticles are Requested to apply to him at his House in the Raddabazar, having quitted the House near the Armenian Church.\n\nMr JONES.\nBEGS leave to inform his Friends and the Public in General, that he is removed from his China ware-House in the Rada Baazar to a House in the Post Office street near the Esplinade, situated behind the House formerly occupied by William Pawson Esqr. and has for sale the following Articles, A great variety of usefull best Stone and com-mon China, in Setts, single or by the Dozen.\nA great variety of Painted Tea-setts, Tea and Sugar Candy Soy in Bottles, Ginger in Jar, Silks, Gauzes Pelongs, Paunch, Sin-shaw, by the Piece or Yard Lamfkin, and Flannell, Silver mounted Houlster Pistols, High mounted Saddles with Doe skin seats and Embroidered Furniture, Sashes, Gorgets Regimental sword-Knots, Gold and Silver, Cord Bands &c. Maderia, Brandy and, Port-er in Bottles,\nSweet Oil in Pint Bottles.\nMustard.\nPickles.\nHams.\nSilk Stockings.\nGlass Ware.\nHats.\nas soon as landed\nAny person having empty Cannisters may have them fill'd with exceeding good Hyson Tea, sent from China by Mr. Mac'Clary. Mr. Jones is much obliged to those Gentle-men and Ladies who has already favor' him with their orders and hopes for a Continuance of their favors.\n\nTO LET.\nA Commodious upper roomd House, with a convenient Compound &c. lately oc-cupied by Mr. Black, situated close to the Eastward of Mr. Harry Grant's late dwelling House at the Loll-baazar. For further Parti-culars Enquire of the Owner Mrs. Elizabeth D'Verge adjoining to the Eastward of the said upper-room'd House.\n\nThe LOTTERY\nfor the Harmonic House.\nBEING filled up Messrs. Stark and Robertson acquaint the subscribers, that Messrs Henry Grant, Wm. Roxton, Ph. Delisle, and Captain John Mac'In-tyre, are chosen for the Committee, to superintend the drawing of it, which is to be on the first monday of July nex, at Nichols and Creightons Tavern, a-bout Seven o'Clock in the Morning; provided they are not under the necessi-ty of postponing it to another day, on account of the Money not being all paid into the hands of Messrs. Stark and Pabertson, before that time — It is therefore hoped, that those who have not paid, will order payment to be made, and to receive their Tickets, as soon as possible: Calcutta 6th June 1781.\n\nCALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER, to the Hon. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-06-16", "date": "1781-06-16", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Melbourne copy", "image": "1781-06-16/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F_U4oJ1jDHM2WsdUouJEzKY1LHZOqycx/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\n73\nFrom Saturday June 9th. to Saturday June the 16th 1781.\n[No. XXI]\n\nTo the PUBLIC.\nTHE great demand for the Original Bengal Gazette has induced Mr. Hicky to Publish them in Volumns, which are now to be had bound or unbound at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar.\n\nPROPOSALS for printing a Magazine by Subscription, to be Published the first Wednesday in every Month by J. A. HICKY under the following Title.\nTHE\nBENGAL\nMAGAZINE,\nOR\nASIATIC\nREPOSITORY\nOF\nWIT AND HUMOUR.\nPrice four Rupees., Subscriptions taken in at the Original Printing Office.\n\nMr. HICKY,\nTHERE is in the last India Gazette a Letter, Sign'd J. L, who seems much offended at a modern Publication (which the Public will Judge to be some of your's) wherein tho' he speaks of Decency, He garnishes his Paltry, stupid Performance, with Epithets more becoming a Porter, than a Gentleman; tho' the subject and style of it, is as much below Contempt, as the very worst of your Friend NIMMOCK's, whose Pupil perhaps he is, yet there appears such a vein of Arrogance, and Self-sufficiency mixt with much Ignorance thro' the whole of it, that it is proper, that this conceited Essayist Mr. J. L. should know what is thought of the Emptiness of his bloated production, least he should misconstrue silence on the subject by supposing it a token of Approbation.\nThe Proneness of Men influenced by Malice and Envy, to lessen and injure the Meritorious Part of Mankind, is certainly much to be lamented, as well as any ungenerous Attempt, let the Provocation be ever so great; of marring the comforts of domestic Quiet, which every Man should enjoy to the utmost Extent under his own Roof; otherwise it would be impossible, not to involve the innocent with the guilty; I don't believe that the Gentlemen in high stations here (whom he alludes to) will thank Mr. J. L. for supposing, that any should think them, to be objects of derision, or Insult; they surely! are too conscious of their own honor, and Rectitude; for a moment to harbour so unworthy a thought; I dare say that they will leave those unbecoming, improper Allusions, to such incoherent, testy, injudicious, Scriblers as J. L.! seems to be; so that what he says on that head, must be passed by, with the Contempt it deserves, indeed it is difficult to unravel his Ideas, surely he do's not mean to become the Champion of Vice! if he does, I make no doubt but that he will find numbers, even in this Country to oppose him; who will dispose any impotent Menace of his, as much as they must, the extreme Imbecility of reasoning. If there ever existed in this or any other Country a Man, famous only for the number and magnitude of his crimes; who contrary to the Conviction of His Mind, not only in many of the common Occurrences, of business, Proved himself a Contemner of the Laws of his Country; but openly and daringly transgress'd them, recommending Extortion, and justifying Oppression for his own Private Emoluments; and the gratification of an unwarrantable Ambition, whose unjust Prejudices, Partialities, low cunning, and insatiable Avarice, had rendered him obnoxious, to every Honest Man, when such Vices are exposed and known to exist, is it not highly meritorious to express a just Abhorrence of so odious a Character? is it not due to the Public, to prevent such Enormities in others? is it not also due to the Person pointed at, to work (if possible) a Reformation in his Conduct; for example, will a Gentleman who has long been high in Office as well as Esteem on this side of the Cape, and whom I reckon to be a Man of Honor, and a Friend to his Country, attribute to himself any one of the vices above quoted? the Answer is short, no; and the reason is plain, multum abludit imago Do's this doughty, self sufficient upstart Mr, J, L. suppose himself addressing, a few trembling Sufferers, in the bloody Inquisition of Goa? do's he want to propagate the unworthy popish Slavish doctrine, of passive obedience and non resistance in a British Settlement? No, Mr Inquisitor J. L. pray learn hereafter, that you address a free enlighten'd People, who contemn your Doctrines, as much, as they would dispise your person (if known) that the meanest Subject of England (less than whom I hold such as you) is as much Protected in his Life, Liberty and property, as the greatest; by good, old, wholesome laws; which; you seem to be a stranger to. That Indigence properly belongs to insatiable Avarice, and Ignorance, to those that violate the Laws: Let those dread and tremble that do amiss. If his Conscience tells him that those Vices belong to him, surely it would be much more wise to endeavour to conceal them, than to seem to adopt them, This puts me in mind of a long Letter, written by an old Bishop, to the King of Spain, some time previous to the Expulsion of the Jesuits from that Kingdom, complaining bitterly of the great declension then apparent in the respect, and Veneration due to the Churh of Rome, by the numberless Pasquinades, and Scandal's, daily propagated against the Spanish Clergy; to which the King gave this laconic Answer, the surest way to conceal crimes, is not to commit them.\nI shall now conclude with Mr. J. L. and make him a present of a Scrap of Latin, if he do's not understand it (of which I have doubts) perhaps some of his friends, amongst the Portuguese Clergy, may assist him.——\nFalsus honor juvat, et mendax infamia terret, quem? nisi mendorum, et mendacem.\nMarforio.\n\nMr. HICKY.\nLately looking over your Account of a plot, which seem'd to be formed against you by an Attack upon your House; and comparing it with the Combination which your honest Strictures on Corruption, Malice, Hypocrisy, and Avarice, must have raised against you, I cannot for a moment hesitate or doubt (nay I know the fact to be so) that the above Junto, together with many of their kindred Vices, will contrive every dark diabolical cowardly, Scheme against you, that the Author of Lies, and vice can Suggest to them their Toad Eaters, petty-foggers, and Pickthanks: there have been many vile plots, such as the Rye House plot, The Meal tub plot, the, Popish plot, and innumerable others, which in the End rained down Vengeance, and brought indelible disgrace, on the heads of the Contrivers; to shew that you have little to fear, at least from any open Attacks of the above four low upstarts, I that know and detest their Machinations, can give you their Characters; the first is a Coward, the next is a Fool, the third is composed of ingredients taken from the two former, and the fourth is too contemptable to bear any Character; Next to liberty, and the protection due to a British Subject, there's nothing more sacred, more dear, to the people of England, than the liberty of the Press. I am persuaded that Millions would become as Martyrs at it's Altars, the defence of it is a Cause of Glory, of honor. It is inconceivable what a Man of determined Courage may do, in defence of his honor, his liberty, or life; We read in the Roman History of two brave Men, who kept a whole Army at Bay in defending a Bridge. Charles the twelfth's defence of his House at Bender, against a Turkish Army, will never be forgotten. I have (not many years since) Known an Instance, of a brave Italian defending his house, in a City of Turkey against a Bashaw at the head of 2000 Soldiers, 90 of whom he Kill'd and\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-06-16/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C3Ys7x4LkCSNspVgaxQr6gzVKeB_7M6G/view", "text": "wounded many more, he cleared the Street he lived in, twice of them, and they were at length obliged to set fire to the Houses contiguous to his, when the Flames caught his House, he sallied forth and Kill'd 4 of his Enemies in the Street before they master'd him. Within these 12 Years the Affair of Green, and the Coal Heavers, affords as extraordinary an Instance of human Courage, as perhaps ever happen'd in any Country: these Miscreant Coalheavers having a dispute with one Green, who kept a Tavern in Wapping, had the Audacity to give a dayss Notice that they would beat his House about his Ears, and Murder him; tho' Green did not believe them serious he provided Arms for his defence, they kept their word, and above 500 of them with Cutlasics, and fire Arms attacked Green's house the next Night; as soon as the appeard, all his Servants and Guests ran away, none remained but his Sister, who loaded his Arms as fast as he discharged them, immortal Woman! He kill'd two in the Act of forcing his door, the Coalheavers finding his door too warm for them, lodged themselves in the opposite Houses, and fired incessantly into Green's and he as briskly at them; which continued half an hour, before he was rescued from the hands of his bloody Enemies, by the Tower Guard: he kill'd 16 and wounded above 20, and that Providence which always did and ever will befreind the brave, preserved Green, and his Sister, from the least Injury; above 30 of these Savages, were tried at the Old Baily, and 9 of them were executed. I saw the trial of Green, in the Cloaths he wore, when attack'd: he had 3 of the breast buttons of his Coat and two of his waist Coat shot away and the marks of four bullets thro' his Hat: the Compliments paid him from the Bench, with universal Applause of a crowded Court, was as flattering as a triumph; his Sovereign was so well pleased with so singular and Instance of bravery in one of his Subjects that he generously settled a genteel Pension on him which he now enjoys.\n\nDo not doubt Mr. Hicky, but that you have some Enemies (tho' they are few) who would if they dared, take any ungenerous Advantage of you; there are few Men living who are not, or have not been often, in the same Predicament; but depend on't, as long as you espouse the holy Cause of Justice, and truth; that it will require a very small portion of your Spirit to defeat their most labor'd Machinations against you: make the laws of your Country your shield and defy their utmost Malice.\n\nNow Sir depend on't the Public are your Friends they will, they are determined, to support you, against any illegal Tyrannical Attempt of your upstart Enemies, as long as you Merit the Name of an Honest Man, do not fear their utmost Malice, they cannot they will not dare openly to violate the Laws of your Country; if they make any secret Attempts against you, it will be sure to increase the Number of your Friends, and cover your Enemies with Shame and Infamy.\nCATO.\n\nA D D R E S S.\nMR. HICKY thinks it a Duty he ow's his Friends and the Public at large, to give them the full account as far as he knows at present relative to the Artful Methods which have been taken, the more effectually to deprive him of his Liberty.\n\nIt was hinted to Mr. Hicky a very few days before it happened, that a Certain great Man who had persecuted him and his little family for upwards of fourteen Months unmerited, by him was then meditating some thing for his utter ruin and destruction, but what it was they could not possibly tell, as they were confident from the great secrecy of the plan that the blow was to be struck with all the Secrecy, that could have ever been possibly used of old in a starr Chamber, Mr. Hicky from this Account had great reason to think that Some Arbitrary steps of Government would be taken with him. — And having maturely weighed the matter in his mind confident that he was born a Gentleman, had long supported that Character with much Honour in different Ranks and stations in Life, having lived upwards of nine long Years in Calcutta with Credit and reputation, and having never fled his Ground in his Life but Hon'bly gave convincing proofs to the contrary, from all of which circumstances he thought he held a just claim to the rights of a Gentleman and an English Subject, by having a proper Summons to appear before the Supreme Court of Judicature, if they intended to attack him that way but not hearing or seeing the smallest legal appearance of that kind, He took it for granted that it was certainly some illegal, and Arbitrary stroke of Government, that was going to be put into Execution to Seize on his Person and Property.\n\nMr. HICKY then thought it high time to prepare for the defence of his Liberty and Property, as his Enemies had long before this hired Assassins to cut him off, the last attempt was made in the dead of the Night as he lay a sleep in his bed, which circumstance is mentioned more fully in a former paper, every legal method, which an Englishman can possibly take to secure his Property or his Liberty, he may justly claim as his birth right. — Mr. HICKY then ordered his doors to be well secured, and gave orders to his Servants not to suffer any Person or Persons to come in, without first inquiring their business, and making him their said Master acquainted with it. — Thus matters stood until Tuesday last about the Hour of two o'Clock when Mr. HIGKY was informed by his Servants that there was several Europeans at the Gate with Seapoys, and upwards of three or four hundred of the Company's Peons, Mr. HICKY then sent his Servant to know their business, which they refused to tell him. — And in five minutes after they began to break open the Gate with a Sledge Hammer, Mr. HICKY at the same time was Looking thro' the Lettice of the Window watching every motion. The Gate being forced the Rabble then entered in shoals, Mr HICKY secured his Arms and Sallied out on them, and positively declared that he wou'd that instant put the two first Men to death who would dare offer to advance a single step farther, before they answered the interrogatories he was then going to put to them.\n\nQ. — Who sent you here.\nA. — Sir Elijah Impey the chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Judicature.\nQ. — Produce a Legal Authority to support what you say.\nA. — Here it is Sir, pulling out a Paper.\n\nMr. HICKY seeing the Wretches stand trembling as pale as Death before him with a Printed paper in their Hands, made the following reply.\n\nI see your paper and believe it may be from the Court, and it is well for you that I think so, I will not have a finger laid on me. — Go back to the Court and give my respectfull Compliments to the Chief Justice, and inform him that I am all obedience to the Laws of my King and Country, and that I have declared upon my Honor that I will attend him in Court as soon as I can get my Cloaths on, for that purpose which will be in less than an hour from this present time.\n\nMr. HICKY was punctual and within the time by a quarter of an Hour.\n\nBut the Honble. Judges thought proper to adjourn the Court until the next Day, and refused taking Bail but before the Court, on this Mr. HICKY was committed to Jail, and call'd up a Wednesday morning about Eleven o'Clock.\n\nThe two Indictments were then read on the prosecution of Warren Hastings Esqr.\n\nMr. HICKY cannot help painting an Idea which struck him when He advanced towards the Green Table, seeing of it surrounded by an enumerable number of hungry Latitats of different denominations who very officiously opened to the Right and left to receive him in betweentheir upright and untainted persons which occasioned him to make the following silent Soliqui. — I have often heard that Christ was Crucified between two Thieves, and I am now going to be Arraigned between fifty P— Liars.\n\nReal Extract of a Letter from Madras dated so late as 5 June.\n\"THE Fleet is at last arrived at Cudalore from Bombay, a Frigate with the News was dispatched forward by the Admiral to Fort St. George.\" — Several other Ships are safe arrived, among which is the CRISPIGNY, a Missing ship, supposed to be lost, or carried to Mauritius, Commanded by Doctor Clarke the Owner.\n\nThe News of a Strong Reinforcement of Men of War and Troops from EUROPE is confirmed by an Express Pacquet from the Lords of the Admiralty to Sir Edward Hughes, and by him forwarded to the Governor and Council of Madras, they may be expected to arrive in the Course of Six Weeks, with the Indiamen of the Season, under their Convoy.\n\nGen. Sir EYRE COOTE has broke Ground, and taken the field, he is Marching after Hyder; He promised to keep a daily Correspondence with the Fleet, which for Six days was continued, it has been since omitted, for reasons unknown. — Sir Hector Monro is gone on board the Fleet, for his Health (much shattered,) some say he is going to Study Marine Affairs, under that vigilant and Active Tar, Sir Edward Hughs. — These two knights of the Bath (or rather TWIN STAR'S) form a most Valuable and illustrious Constellation. — The NATION and EAST INDIA COMPANY owe much to their Successfull and very Skillfull arrangements.\n\nObscure by Birth renowned by Crimes,\nStill Changing Mates religious Climes,\nMr. H—Y\nBY Jove! your Patriotic Appearance this Day was truly enviable, for vindicating the cause of Truth in the Teeth of upstart despotism H—y stood forth with the Constancy, and Virtue of Cato the Manly Voice and Eloquence of Demosthenes when declaiming for his Country, and like Atlas alone and unsupported, bearing the mighty weight of the Laws and liberties, so dear to Britons, on his Shoulders. When his despicable enemies hung their heads conscious of their Infamy nor dared to look him in the face. — such a sight! By Jove. — it was worth a voyage to India. — behold a Contrast — To this Honest truth\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-06-16/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C3Ys7x4LkCSNspVgaxQr6gzVKeB_7M6G/view", "text": "speaking M. n, Judas Iscariot, that anathemised diabolical, informing Priest in the very Act of Treachery, not in a Public conspicuous part of the Jewish Court but in a retired Chamber of it, where unasked, and unsolicited he voluntarily Offers himself the Contemptible Champion for the support of Tyranny; Oppression and Enormities of the deepest Dye, and all this for cursed Gold, or some pieces of Ground, which ought justly to be call'd the Fields of Blood; being better acquainted than most Antiquaries with the Life Character, and Behaviour of this Arch Traitor who some time since sold and prostituted his Body to a certain famous Philistine Lady for the Reversion of Forty Thousand Pieces and a Sorry Maintainance, and is now daily Mortgaging his Soul and seared Conscience to Satan, for the sordid Pelf of the World.----I shall occasionally give you some Anecdotes of this precious Son of Mammon.\n\nAnti Pontius Pilate.\n\nA Correspondent would be glad to know, why a Certain time Serving, pious Divine volunteered in the very Honorable Office of an Informer, and Witness against an Honest persecuted Printer? was it from Motives of personal Resentment, or with a View of recommending himself to his present worthy Patron for another spot of Ground----be which it will this Transaction has on the very Face of it Such a Signal proof of Meanness as must for ever render him an unfit Companion for Virtuous Men, and Cover to the latest Period of his hateful Life his Obnoxious Character with CONTEMPT AND INFAMY.----when a Man of his Profession makes Himself subserviant to such base Purposes He highly merits the Execration of the Public.\n\nC A L C U T T A\n\n\"Letters from Burrampore, mention that the late Regulations, relative to Tent Allowance have been productive of general discontent among the Officers stationed there, and that they have forwarded a Memorial to General Stibbert, to be laid before the Board, setting forth the impossibility of either providing or carrying a Tent, for the shameful sum stipulated for that Purpose.----The Army have much reason to Pray for the success of a certain Caledonian Commissary, who not contented with what he before curtailed, still continues to Tamper with their immunities, the worthy Commissary ought to know, and so ought the Great Mogul, that this is a dangerous Crisis to retrench the Scanty Expences in the Military Department.\"\n\nWe hear that amongst other valuable effects captured aboard one of the 5 Indiamen carried into Cales was a very elegant Chariot built by Hacket for the advocate General, and that the Company in compliment to his distinguish'd services in Court, and especially for his very learned and spirited speech in the Rajah of Cossijurah's case have consented to ransom the same at 1000£ Sterling, and that it will be sent to him next season with the Motto Antoni Gladius potuit contemnere sice Omnia dexisit\n\nWe hear that Thomas Farrar Esq; member for Wareham has been offered the Company's first Law Office, it having been reported in England, that the present incumbent had departed this Life, and that his disorder was a Lethargy.\n\nSævus et illum Exitus eripuit, Quem mirabantur Athenæ.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Colonel Pierce's Detachment dated Peapore Peddapore May 11th 1781\n\nWE are now within two or three Days of the Cadavery, the only River we have to pass that will require the Troops to be transported, provided we can be persuaded to cross the Kistna before the Middle of June at which time it generally becomes impassable on Foot, but I am apprehensive we shall not hurry ourselves for it is said Hyder has detached a strong Force to amuse us, and I don't believe we always feel bauld, judge of Ballance for that; these we thought it prudent to have whole Battalions and two Guns to escort us from Camp to Town, Distance half a Mile, with particular Injunctions to the next in Command to be ready to surround the Town should we be taken by the Mahrattas and not given up.\n\nWe have passed thro' the Provinces of two Rajah's in the Sircars who were becoming refractory; the first that of Vizinagram, subject to Vizagapatam, his name is Vizeram Rauze a discerning Rascal, who they have been obliged to keep a watchfull Eye over, Our C. (as it was probable he was the first black-fellow of any reputed Consequence he had ever seen) was determin'd to shew his breeding, waited upon him, and upon entering the Apartment left his Shoes at the Door, as did all his Staff. The Rajah assum'd all the Consequence they gave, him, and beg'd to review the Troops, they were accordingly ordered under Arms, he and his Brother went in their Palanquins, and the C. Rose before them on Horseback as part of their Swarey; This Man, a Subaltern Officer of this Coast makes come out to meet him and leave his Shoes at the Tent Door, However our C. after spending a Fortnight at at his Durbar, which as you may suppose might have been as well employ'd in Marching to join G. Coote brought away an Elephant, Camel, Horse, and Palanquin, his Staff each a Rip, his Jemmedar a Horse and Palanquin, and probably something more, for he is able and certainly will sell his Master if not the whole Detachment, He had the impudence to walk up and take the Rajah by the hand in the Presence of his Master. We have a petty Rajah in a little mud Fort here who has refused paying his Collections for some Years back. The Council of Masulapatam has wrote to desire C-- P-- to bring him down with us and have sent five Companies of their sepoys to take Charge of him, instead of which he has been to pay him a Visit, gives him an Audience every night, and we have been at this Work ten days. What will Coote say when he hears this ?\n\nIt is probable that G. Coote will send somebody (most likely Stewart) to bring us on, The Rouges to the Southward have given our bold Col. the Appellation of the Snail,----Now from what Cause I cannot make out, tho' I have taken some Pains, can it be from his being short and thick, and of no Shape, or from his having Horns? Sure they could not mean that he was like one in being Slimy, and filthy in his Person, or fond of feeding upon Greens, or that any thing sticks to him that comes into Contract with him, or that he is slow in his motions, whatever it is owing to he has got the Name, and if Mr. Hicky should but get it, it would stick to him like the slime upon the Snails back. Apropos our Friend H. never makes his way to Camp, I am told he honours us with his notice frequently.\n\nStrata jacent passim, hominumque boumque labores.\n\nMr. HICKY\n\nIT is matter of Concern and surprize, to every wellwisher of his Country to, see the English immense possessions in India, in many parts insulted, and wasted with Fire, Sword, Famine, Captivity, and all the horrible----Concomitants of War; by a Banditti too base, effeminate, and dastardly, to be compated, or stand in Competition with, the meanest Rabble in Europe: the unhappy Country devoted to the above lamentable Condition, and now suffering under the keenest Stings, of a barbarous predatory War; was under the direction of a Cabal (not long before the horrid invasion headed by a Man, whose Counsels would disgrace the deliberations of a parish vestry who stood convicted on the Records of his Country, for the greatest crime a British Subject can commit against it, (tho' alas he has too many Brothers in Iniquity) that is for bribing the Constituents of the people; this Man whose Avarice nothing could satiate has been guilty of such barefaced Acts of Peculation and oppression, in his short but busy Reign, and such a total Inattention to the unfortunate Country, he ruled with an Iron Club, that lax and venal as the British Counsels have too long been I think it will be difficult for this Golden Cactus, to white wash his Misdeeds in the Carnatic, he was immediately followed by a Man so much the jest of, and held in such inaffable Contempt by all that knew or heard of him, that no other consequences than such as have happened could be fore boded, from seeing the reins of Government in such feeble hands; thus have some of the most important interests of our Country been sacraficed at the contemptable shrine of Counting House Policy, and ignorant self sufficiency; longa est injura longa ambages, In these Northern Provinces where Britons now have an absolute uncontroull'd compact Dominions, containing double the extent of the famous Empire of Germany, and five times more fertile, having more people than the Kingdom of France, and comparing the body of one people with the other, ten times more industrious and intelligant than the latter, and from the habits of dispositions, and confirmed Antipathy of the Moors and Hindoos in religious matters, the great Majority of the latter (the former not making one seventh) and the numerous opposite Sects, and subordinate Divisions of those Sects, amongst the latter render the whole perhaps the best adapted People upon Earth, to maintain Peace, and Order amongst. I say with such immence Advantages, nothing but a little Attention, to the most obvious Rules of common Sense is necessary, to keep things in statu quo; but if the British Power here was managed by an able hand, and directed by a superior Genius,; what might not be accomplish'd; to what a pitch of Glory might the British Name be raised; by the easy Exertions of so mighty a force. Tho' I am not much disposed to flatter the present Administration of this Country, for many Reasons, some of which perhaps I shall hereafter trouble you with, Yet Candor obliges me to commend that Mode for some years adopted, of making a secure frontier, by occasionally attacking, and with a proper force intimidating, such Neighbours as are known to be best disposed, and Able to injure us, the thought was masculine, the measures good. It would be impossible to manage our Affairs internally well with an insecure frontier; thus far a Disposition appears of doing something more, which must be done, to render us that mighty People our present absolute possessions in India. intitle us to be: I well know the narrow minded, defensive Scheme of Policy adapted in Leaden Hall Street, by some Men (who have no more Idea of the real State of Affairs in India, than the Dey of Algiers;) which must, and will be changed, when the true Interests of this Country are better understood at home and abroad, as well as that weak, and corroding System of the present partial, venal, and unmerited, Distribution of favors in this Country; by Contracts, Places, and Jobs; which now so shamefully, and Publicly disgrace and pervade, all the upper Orders and Ranks in this Country, which I shall refer the Consideration of to another Opportunity.\nAgathocles.\n\nTo be S O L D.\n\nJUST Imported, An Elegant Europe Chariot. Enquire of Mr. Sherburne at whose House It may be seen.\n\nLOST on the Esplanade a few days ago, a Gentleman's Diamond Ring, whoever has found the said Ring and brings it to Mr. J. A. HICKY'S Printing Office, will Receive as a Rewad, the Sum of Five Gold Mohurs.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-06-16/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C3Ys7x4LkCSNspVgaxQr6gzVKeB_7M6G/view", "text": "Mr. HICKY.\nI have been lately told, that the famous Sir Tunbelly Turkey has been for some time past, under the Tuition of an able Master of the English Language, to learn the true London pronunciation of the letter B, in the word BRICK, and his Tutor has given it as his Opinion that in 20 Months, he will be better able to utter it, than any Dutchman in Chinsura.\nBOB-SHORT.\n\nFor Sale by P. Mac'Intyre, the following Goods on the most reasonable terms.\nHYSON Tea in Chests Boxes and double Catty cannisters, Souchong Tea in different Packages, Sugar Candy in large Tubs, Loxsoy, Candied Oranges, Plain and Embroidered Lutestring, Plain and Striped Sattin, Dimity Sinshaw and corded Silk, Peelong, Mode Tiffany, Gauze, Gauze Handkerchiefs, Cat Gut, Ribbonds, Plain and Embroider'd Shoes and Slippers.\nEnglish Claret, Cherry Brandy, Vinegar Sauces, Hams, Pickled Tongues, Linseed Oil, Glass ware, Silver Buckles, Silk and Leather Sword Belts, Hatts and Silk Stockings, Books, with great variety of other China and Europe goods.\nConsiderable Allowance will be made to Dealers that Buy a Quantity: and for the convenience of those of his Customers that may not choose to Buy whole Peices, He will sell Silks and Gauzes by the Yard, and likewise Hyson and Souchong Tea by the Seer.\nCalcutta 30th May 1781.\n\nADVERTISEMENT.\nWANTS EMPLOY a Gentleman who writes a good hand, is conversant in Accounts and Bookeeping, speaks several Languages (English, French, Dutch, &c.) and translates the same with facility, of an Active disposition, and acquainted with business. The Advertiser is a person of good family but from adverse circumstances, and having few acquaintance in Calcutta, is impelled to adopt this mode of recommending himself to the Notice of some Gentleman of liberal sentiments thro' whose patronage he may obtain a settled employ, either out of the provinces, in a public Office, or to superintend a Mercantile Concern.\nThe favor of a line is requested to A. B. to the care of Mr. Andrews at the Library.\n\nWANTS EMPLOYMENT.\nA Young Man who lately came from England, would be glad to engage himself in any Gentleman's Office as a Writer, or Book-Keeper.\nAny Gentleman in want of such a Person, by directing a Line to J. G. at Mr. HICKY's Printing Office, will be waited on.\nCalcutta 5th May, 1781.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA Spot of Garden ground, Consisting of one Biggah and four Gottahs near Coffey-pore pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges, with a good Carriage Road.\nFor partioulers please to enquire of Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar, at Calcutta.\n\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar, opposite Mr Guthries is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at one Rupee four Ans. per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee 8 An's. retail. Fine Old Rum at 2 Rupees per Gallon., fine double, and treble refined Loaf Sugar, Manufactured at Sookfagur, and equal to any made in Europe Calculated to answer the end of sweetning, without, depriving the Tea of its Flavor, Sugar of this excellent and agreeable quality has been long wished for in this part of the World.\nThe very finest transparent Sugar Candy at 30 Rupees per Maund. Patna piece Goods, raw Silks &c. and a variety of other articles. All Gentlemen favoring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfaction.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nHAVING any Claims, or demands on the Estate of Capt. George Davies, of Artillery, on the Madras Establishment, lately deceased; are desired forthwith to send an account thereof to Doctor Chas. Allen at Fort William, sole Executor of the said Capt. Geo. Davies, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are requested immediately to pay the same.\n\nMR. Stillas Watch and Clock-maker, and late Assistant to Mr. Guthrie in the Radda Baazar. Begs leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen in the Settlement that He has taken a House in the Loll Baaz next door to Mr. Tirretta, where He repairs, and Cleans all kind, of Clocks and Watches.\n\nGUTHRIE and WORDIE.\nTAKE this method of Acquainting the Public, that they intend quitting the Europe Shop Business, and that the Goods now remaining will be disposed of on as low Terms as possible, any Allowance made to those who take a quantity to dispose of again.—Any Person inclined to enter into that way of Business, may now suit themselves with a set of very good fixtures, and a tolerable assortment of Goods.\n\nMr. JONES.\nBEGS leave to inform his Friends and the Public in General, that he is removed from his China ware-House in the Rada Baazar to a House in the Post Office street near the Esplanade, situated behind the House formerly occupied by William Pawson Esqr. and has for sale the following Articles,\nA great variety of usefull best Stone and common China, in Setts, single or by the Dozen.\nA great variety of Painted Tea-setts, Tea and Sugar Candy Soy in Bottles, Ginger in Jar, Silks, Gauzes Pelongs, Paunch, Sinshaw, by the Piece or Yard Lamskin, and Flannell, Silver mounted Houlster Pistols, High mounted Saddles with Doe skin seats and Embroidered Furniture, Sashes, Gorgets Regemental sword-Knots, Gold and Silver, Cord Bands &c. Maderia, Brandy and, Porter in Bottles,\nSweet Oil in Pint Bottles.\nMustard. Pickles. Hams. Silk Stockings. Glass Ware. Hats.} as soon as landed\nAny person having empty Cannisters may have them fill'd with exceeding good Hyson Tea, sent from China by Mr. Mac'Clary.\nMr. Jones is much obliged to those Gentlemen and Ladies who has already favor'd him with their orders and hopes for a Continuance of their favors.\n\nTO LET.\nA Commodious upper roomd House, with a convenient Compound &c. lately occupied by Mr. Black, situated close to the Eastward of Mr. Harry Grant's late dwelling House at the Loll-baazar. For further Particulars Enquire of the Owner Mrs. Elizabeth D'Verge adjoining to the Eastward of the said upper-room'd House.\n\nThe LOTTERY for the Harmonic House\nBEING filled up Messrs. Stark and Robertson acquaint the subscribers, that Messrs Henry Grant, Wm. Roxton, Ph. Delisle, and Captain John Mac'Intyre, are chosen for the Committee, to superintend the drawing of it, which is to be on the first monday of July next, at Nichols and Creightons Tavern, about Seven o'Clock in the Morning; provided they are not under the necessity of postponing it to another day, on account of the Money not being all paid into the hands of Messrs. Stark and Robertson, before that time— It is therefore hoped, that those who have not paid, will order payment to be made, and to receive their Tickets, as soon as possible.\nCalcutta 6th June 1781.\n\nTo be SOLD at Public SALE.\nAT Mr. Hans Migels at his House near the Banksaul at Chinsurah, on Wednesday next the 13th Inst. the following Articles Viz.\nClaret, Hock, Frontiniac, Malago Sack in Pint Bottles, Sarrain Do, Cape Raisins, Currants, Prunes, Pickled Tongues, and Westphalia Hams imported in the last Dutch Ship from Europe, Madeira in Pipes 5 Years Old, Paints of different Colours, Window Glass of all sizes, Batavia Teak crooked Timbers for Boats, Long Cloth, and Chintz, and sundry other Articles.\nChinsurah 4th June 1781.\n\nJUST PUBLISHED.\nBY AUTHORITY.\nAND to be Sold at the Library, the Late Bye Law, either Bound or in Sheets.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any Demands on the Estate of Mr. James Furze Deceased, are requested to send an account of them to Mr. Francis Belldry or to Mr. William Savery Executors, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are Requested to Discharge their Respective Debts, without Delay.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-06-23", "date": "1781-06-23", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-06-23/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/18ZprIex-602MuBbcC1fHbP3DXXd6hSLR/view", "text": "HICKY'S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but Influenced by None,\n\nFrom Saturday June 16th to Saturday June the 23d 1781. [No. XXII]\n\nNOW IN THE PRESS\nAND\nSPEEDILY WILL BE PUBLISHED\nBY J. A. HICKY\nAT HIS PRINTING OFFICE.\nIN CALCUTTA.\nTHE New Bye-Law properly discussed, defined and dissected, Paragraph by Paragraph, fully Explained by the clearest arguments taken from the highest Legal and Constitutional Authorities, adapted to the meanest Capacity. Which will prove a very necessary Pocket Manual, not only for this, but succeeding Generations, to shew how well our Wise Ancestors have been to protect us, our Lives, Liberties, and Properties.\n\nTo the PUBLIC.\nTHE great demand for the Original Bengal Gazette has induced Mr. Hicky to bind them in Volumes, which are now to be had bound or unbound at his Printing Office in Radda Baazar.\n\nPROPOSALS for printing a Magazine by Subscription, to be Published the first Tuesday in every Month by J. A. HICKY under the following Title.\nTHE\nBENGAL\nMAGAZINE,\nOR\nASIATIC\nREPOSITORY\nOF\nWIT AND HUMOUR.\nFour Rupees, Subscriptions taken in at the Original Printing Office.\n\nPLAY BILL Extraordinary.\nAT the NEW THEATRE near the Court House is now in Rehearsal.\nA TRAGEDY call'd\nTYRANNY IN FULL BLOOM, or the Devil to Pay. - With the FARCE of\nALL IN THE WRONG.\nDRAMATIS PERSONAE.\nSir F. Wronghead } by the grand Turk\nJudge Jeffreys } by Ven Poolbundy\nMacumber } by Sir Viner Pliant\nJustice Balance } by Cram Turkey\nLittle whipper Snap- } by Raw Town Gui-\nignorance's foot'n } nea Pig\nJudas Iscariot touch- } by the Rever. Mr.\ning the 40 Pieces } Tally ho\nDon Quixote fight- } by the Great Mogul commonly cal-\ning with Windmill's } led the Tyger of War.\nDictator Fee Ferret } by C'r. Avis from the Merphatsea\nSir Pharisy the ban- } by Mr Bullock\nkrupt Merchant }\nSir Toby Bull Head } by Burdwan sammey\nAnd also the True } by Mr. HICKY.\nborn Englishman }\nPrompter } by a Germ missio'y\n\nIrish Link Boy cry- } by sir Barnaby\ning (a brass Farthing } Grizzle\nyour Honor }\nSlaves Train Bearers }\nToad Eaters and sy- } by the Grand Jury\ncophants }\nLiberty Boys } by the honest independent disinteres-\n} ted Petty Jury\n\nBetween the Play and the Farce will be introduced a Dance of Demons of REVENGE by the Calcutta Lawyers and their Banyans. - The Dance to conclude with the song of.\n\"From Mortal sighs, We draw the groan\n\"To make their Sorrows, like our own.\"\nWhich Sir Barnaby promises to accompany on the Bassoon, assisted by his Germ. Missionary Brother-Printer.\nTwo GHOSTS will be introduced for the sake of Variety.\n1st Ghost by Nunducomar.\n2d. Ghost by Peter Nimmuck.\nCouncellor Murder English from Gothland, will entertain the Audience with a dolefull Ditty on the Hurdy Gurdy about his card Losses and Pluckings at Lady Poolbundy's Routs.\n\nNEW MARKET INTELIGENCE Extraordinary.\nTO Cover this Season, after he has run his Match against Mr. Hicky's famous Horse OLD ENGLAND, that terrible High Bred STALLION.\nCASSOCK, got by JUDAS ISCARIOT, out of MOLL FLANDERS.\nThis Horse Cassock besides his many capital feats on the Turf, established his Character among the \"Knowing ones,\" by COVERING a famous PHILISTINE MARE for a considerable sum of Money. He Carrys a HIGH FOREHAND - has a great deal of BONE, is full of good HARD MEAT, and in constant Exercise about the Esplanade and Allypore, CASSOCK has in time COVER'D a variety of Black Mares and Fillies, - particularly a strong Black Farssey Mare call'd MATRIMONEY - the Foals of his get are very promising. - This STALLION cuts a very powerfull figure on the SOD, and may be seen daily, taking his walking Exercise before the Court House in order to improve his Wind under the care of GUINEA PIGGGEORGE, one of Lord Poolbundy's STUD GROOMS, who have now CASSOCK in Training. - He is the sole property of Sir Francis wrong-head of Quixote Hall in the County of Poonah, who admires his Figure and Paces much, notwithstanding CASSOCK is ex-\n\ncessively Hard MOUTH'd from being very ill Broke, yet Sir Francis's Lady can drive him any where. - He is JET BLACK all over, and the Judges of Horse Flesh declare there is not a finer Beast in all Mr Angelos Stables.\nCASSOCK would make an excellent Pillion Horse, or a Charger to mount a Field Officer. -\nRowel O'Tickle'em\nClerk of the Course.\n\nP. S. - Particulars of the MATCH to be Run between the famous BLACK STALLION, CASSOCK got by JUDAS out of MOLL-FLANDERS, and Mr. Hicky's well-known Horse OLD ENGLAND, got by MAGNA CHARTA out of a LIBERTY mare the Match is to be run next Tuesday for 40-000 Rupees Play or pay - no crossing or Jostling, CASSOCK is in very high Training but OLD ENGLAND rather scurvely treated by some of L'd Poolbundys FARRIERS who Undertook to Physick him, however it is imagined by all the Jockeys that if OLD ENGLAND has Fair Play, He will Run CASSOCK damn'd hard (Provided theres no Jostle in the business or crossing the course while runing) attempts have been made to striker away the old Rules of Running as set down in Blackstones and Cokes RACING CALINDER.\nIt is well, notwithstanding all this Jockey-ship. if CASSOCK is not thrown out or does not break down, many think he will BE-SH-TT the course, Mr. Hicky's Horse Old England has fine Wind, is a well season'd Horse, and known to have a great deal of courage.\nHeber Asiaticus,\n\nN. B. OLD ENGLAND'S PEDEGREE and qualifications are too well known to need repeating.\n\nMr. HICKY.\nAS the G-r and C-l in order to stimulate the Prosecution against You (in itself one of the most abominable and Arbitrary CONSPIRACIES, that ever was contrived) have given a Pension of the enormous Sum of 3000 Rupees per Month to Councellor D-s, at the expence of the Proprietors of India stock, and at a period when the Company is groaning under every species of complicated Disgrace and Distress, brought on in consequence of the sagacious Mahratta Quixote-WAR, I beg leave therefore to submit a few plain Queries, both to that very LEARNED and Modest Gentleman Councellor D-s, and to those who are his abettors and supporters in honorably quartering so useless, ridiculous and unseasonable a BURTHEN on the Honest Confiding Proprietors of India\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-06-23/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/18ZprIex-602MuBbcC1fHbP3DXXd6hSLR/view", "text": "stock for they ultimately pay the Piper to all these wicked movements.\n\nQuerie the first. — Was this Man who calls himself COUNCELLOR D— is ever known or heard of in any of the Courts of Law or Equity in England, either the Kings Bench Common Pleas — Court of Exchequer — or Chancery — or in any other English Court of Honorable practice Except that petty fogging, WHORE FLEECING, Baliff Defending, Court of iniquitous oppression, call'd the Marshal-sey in the Borough of Southwork.—\n\nThis Court may be truly said to exist on the MARROW of poor unfortunate Women of the Town.\n\nQuerie 2d. — As he has 3000 Rupees per Month given him here. (Lord Poolbundy and the Mahratta Don Quixote best can tell for what, or why?)—\n\nDid this Mr. D—is (who Pompously calls himself COUNCELLOR D—is) ever earn the sum of 3000 Rupees in his WHOLE PRACTICE, out of that Paultry petty fogging Ignominious, Tyrannical, Disgraceful relief of star Chamber Tyranny call'd the MARSHALSEY Court.\n\nQuere 3d. — Was it in this renown'd and honourable Court that he imbibed his Ideas of English Liberty? with his happy Shallowness, Impudence, and Puppyism.\n\nFor a discription of this Court and its Vulture PRACTIONERS, read Lord Beauchamps humane speech and Motion in Parliament on the 20th day of May 1779 on the hardships of Vexatious and Wanton Imprisonment of the subject, and of Judges demanding Extortionate and Heavy Bail, a practice which the Renowned Councellor D---- is can tell You is the common usage of that Iniquitous PETTY STARCHAMBER.\n\nThe Grand Jury of Calcutta seem most unfortunately to have put too much by their Tameness in the power of the J--st--s here (I will not call them J--d--s) to imitate, but I hope Mr. HICKY you are made of sterner and braver stuff and too much of an Englishman to submit or Yeild to it; suffer patiently, as Your CAUSE is honest the Day must come and not very far distant that must heap disgrace, Infamy and National Impeachment on the Heads of the Murderous CALCUTTA JEFFREY,--- --- the Mahratta Don Quixot of Bungling fame as a politician that Bankrupt but well Cram'd son of Avarice and Dissimulation CHARLEY BULLOCK and all the rest of the VULTRE GAN. CATO.\n\nN. B. Charley Bullock was a Bankrupt in England in Copartnership with one Hass--clea--rs a Dutch Jew --- tho' here he Lords it and is Treasurer over the Company's Property.\n\nSINCE the memorable overthrow of liberty by the corrupted host of a more corrupted Caesar, so eminently stamped with the death of the immortal Cato, vice cannot boast a completer triumph over virtue, than the late act of rifling you of your Freedom, and consigning you over to the horrors of, a prison what were the wild distracted ebullitions of a Wilkes compared to the more constant, uniform and uninfluenced perseverance of a H—y? he bellowed liberty through the disorderly medium of tumult and civil discord you published facts in support of it in a Stile, which bespoke the purest regard for your Country.\n\nWhen an address to a free people is composed of melancholy truths the evidence where\n\nof is alive in their minds, and the remedy within the power of the Laws, it stimulates them to almost plans of amendment, but in doing it to act with moderation, not so with that which inflames the passions by a blind enthusiasm without clearly detecting the evil.—this last is a tempest in which men lose the rights they contend for.— the first in a distempered Community is a cure the last is poison.\n\nHow it tortures the ears of a dispassionate man to hear your valuable publications, translated into the false, deceitful language of mercenary Lawyers, and those passages which in the state of reason, and common sense, claim the title of true patriotic generous, noble, and virtuous, contorted by the infernal magic of their raven pens into the false characters of wicked factitious, diabolical, and malicious such dark insinuation might avail where the subject is intricate, but where the truths on which the cause inclines, are recent, and deeply rooted on the minds of a whole community, they must meet the contempt they justly deserve.\n\nNothing should reduce a freeman to despair, if the laws do not redress his grievances, let him appeal to the society of which he is a member; let him address his fellow Citizens as men for the spirit of the people in matters of right is justice, but let those to whom the people have submitted the power of tempering, correcting and modifying, this spirit in behalf of order and domestic quiet, consider how dangerous it is to force it to act for itself.— It is not the ignorant, the indigent Mr. H—y who are your enemies, as that contemptible Scribler Mr. J. L. who from a strange sagacity, and unaccountable foresight into futurity anticipated the sense of J—d J——y meanly insinuates.—It is very worthy member of society men of independent Spirit and fortune but men who possess those fortunes from claims far superior to an adulation, and venal obsequiousness to the will and behests of corrupted, and unprincipled Rulers.\n\nYour good friends are comprehended under those who without merit, virtue common sense, or common honesty, from an abject subserviency to the purposes of power, are exalted to situations in Life which nature, or Justice never meant them for, to the exclusion of Men of real worth from Public stations, and the service of their Country, look round you to the Public Offices, and see how they are filled— creatures whose limited abilities would not recommend them to the head of a Country-house in England or Holland are disgracing the first Offices of this Establishment:——But such Mr. H——Y compose the oil which gives motion to the Wheels of a distracted, wicked, and contemptible G——t. To make their fortunes here, it is necessary they become perfect Masters of the Art of Submission, and leaving this Country with their ill gotten hoards, they hasten home and offer their yielding necks to the Yoke of the Minister, thus are the precious liberties of Albion sold.——It is not here, say they as in England, a prudent man must not speak his sentiments, how disgusting a language! as if patriotism was a term of reproach, and the grossest enormities could not be considered as crimes. From this description you will be apt to conclude your enemies are very numerous, I am sorry the complexion of the times gives you so much cause.\n\nThe Army Mr. H——y as a body that has complaints to prefer, are your friends--- how vain to insinuate that you have been in the least instrumental, in alienating their affections from Military pursuits they may detest the measures; yet prefer the cause, while it in the least involves the interests of their country, a principal which happily the most depraved administration cannot intirely divest it of.\n\nShould murmurs in that department ever grow into disaffection let the blame revert to whence it necessarily will originate; with a designing upstart C——y who strives to strip the military life of its chief comforts, a distant prospect of ease and convenience as the reward of the toil and bustle of war.\n\nAs to any effects which a free censure of public measures might have on the natives,\n\nby lessening our Grandea and consequence our power in their estimation, I will observe with such confidence that me thinks I hear the public to a man second me in it that the institution of the S——me C——t of J——ce has in its progress, so effectually accomplished this end, as to leave you, (even supposing you to deviate so far from your own temper, and avowed principles) nothing against and I will farther advance that unless you with all their hungry tribe are banished from this Country, we need not wonder if it ceases to be a Jem, in the B——ch—— C——n. Our local power so much consisted in the Idea the conquered entertained of your superiority that by changing this Idea, we actually loose a part of our power:—yet it is notorious that it has been the uniform business, of the above institution to destroy this Idea, without substituting against the loss of it: the only substitute for so great a deficiency in the scale of power was such a free, un-affected, benign, and engaging course of Justice as might gain the affections of the People, by endearing us towards us as their protectors, and binding their wills by the strongest of earthly ties.—but Sound their Opinions of our C---t of J---ce and reflect on our changed situation.\n\nWhen I consider who presides at a certain T—', I feel an emotion of horror, is he who has sacrificed the Eye of one man, either to incidental convenience, or private interest a fit subject to wear the r—e, which is intended to cover the pure immaculate heart? — is it so difficult to seperate the Idea of J—ce from that of a J——ce, that the mind is perplexed in contemplating that man's Character when we strip him of his r——es and consider him as a man we are equally at a stand.\n\nWere his S——n, actuated by the complaints of his people, to take back that confidence he has reposed in him, assuming the dignity of a K—;, pley him with a few test interrogatories, how would he stand appaled? a matchless audacity, which distinguishes his Character, might support him for the moment but public proofs arising from possible interrogations would overwhelm him.—As for example—“ have you always exercised that authority with which I cloathed your capacity in a manner consistent with your ideas of honesty, justice and humanity and so as to render my laws respected? have you strictly firmly adhered to, and kept inviolate the Bonds of fidelity, you laid yourself under to me and my subjects, by rejecting every occasion of promoting your own interest with a sacrifice of your principles, and judicial dignity, and shunning every advantage which has been offered you, either directly or indirectly as a bias to your conduct? have you endeavoured all in your power to preserve harmony, and good order amongst my people, influencing no prevailing party nor erecting any new one of your own? have striven to reduce all discordant interests, to principles of unanimity and public good? have you endeavoured to render the access to justice, as easy as possible, by removing every clog, which might occasionally intrude itself, between you and the complaints of the injured? have your exertions tended to crush vice and encourage virtue.”—The same vitiated principles and depravity of heart, which have supported his carreer might embolden him to utter a barefaced affirmative, but facts would confound him beyond the power of a thousand falshoods to weaken, or even disguise: the public in such replies in store and such tales to disclose as all the world must cry shame upon!——I reserve them for a future occasion, this paper is already sufficiently long. PHILO VERITAS\n\nMr. HICKY.\n\nAS you do not chuse to entertain your Readers with the female Anecdotes of Japan, pray accept a continuation of what relates to the other Sex. On leaving the Palace, my mind was deep engaged not only with what was appar\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-06-23/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/18ZprIex-602MuBbcC1fHbP3DXXd6hSLR/view", "text": "my own senses, but the lively and\nnatural Description of my honest Guide\nthe stiff, unnatural, aukward, Carriage;\nthe rustic untaught motions, added to\nthe intolerable vanity, Pride, and Affec-\ntation, too visible in all the upper orders\nof the Court; the distant dread cringing\nadvances, fulsome Epithets, and mean\nslavish Condescensions, evident in the\nlower classes would alone be sufficient,\nto render it more like the Mansion of a\ncruel tyrannical Turkish Bashaw, than\nthe residence of a powerful Emperor;\nbut the corrupt practices, venal Jobbs,\nunfair partialities; and Public Robberies,\nand Peculations in a new and hateful\ncolour lately smuggled into Japan called\nContracts under the baneful coverture of\nwhich the national Wealth is shamefully\nembezzled, and what's worse, the Trus-\ntees of the Public, even the Emperor and\nEmpress themselves, promote and share\nthe general Plunder render it the most\nexecrated Emporium, upon earth for\nCorruption, Venality, peculation, Bri-\nbery, Jobbs, going Snacks; and every\nother Political vice, and evil, that ever\nruined a State.\n\nPassing thence my guide introduced\nme to a Hall where the Japanise Magi-\nstrates sat cross legged in different quar-\nters my Guide pointed at one, whom\nhe call'd the principal, who happen'd at\nthat time to sit in Judgement on a\nJapanise Varnisher; who disobliged his\nSuperiors, by exhibiting their vicious\nactions, and vile Administrations, in\nstrong figures, on his Jars; his caricatures\nwere more pointed at the very Judges\nwho tried him, than any other; People\nthought it extremely partial, and unfair\nthat they should have any thing to do\nin his trial, nay the fact was this same\nJudge who presided there, was mean and\ncruel enough, to be the Chief Solicitor\n(underhand) in the Cause, promoting\nthe prosecution, and procuring Evidence\nagainst the poor humorous Varnisher;\nin which he was seconded by his brother\nMagistrates, who were also caricatured\nthe principal Magistrate was a Native\nof China, his father was a Tartarian Ped-\nlar, his Mother a wretched Native of\nChinese Tartary, he was bred and lived\nin the utmost Penury which now ren-\nders his Avarice insatiable; no Pluralist\nso greedy for Livings, as he is for places,\nand Pensions; no Projectors so fond of\nJobs and Contracts; no Broker so dex-\ntrous in the Sale and sharing of Offices,\nand Emoluments; besides all his dark\nsecret Intrigues, well known to many\nfor encreasing his illgotten Pelf: he keeps\na Gaming Table, where those who desire\nhis interest, must loose a fortune with\nhim before they can begin to make one\nthe principal Lady of his Zenanah, hav-\ning demands on her Visitors of 4, or\n500 Pounds sterling weekly on that Ac-\ncount In my next; You shall have the\nVarnishers trial with further strictures on\nthis above precious Son of MAMMON.\nBATAVUS.\n\nCOPY OF Mr. HICKY'S LET-\nTER to Mr. Johnson the CLERK\nof the CROWN RELATIVE to the\nEXCESSIVE BAIL DEMANDED OF\nthe said J. A. HICKY.\nSIR,\n\nTHE measures pursued against\nme are so singularly harrassing,\nand oppressive that it seems reserved\nfor this Country, to beat down the\nfences which the Laws of England\nhas placed to guard the subjects Li-\nberty, in order to ruin a poor British\nsubject and his helpless family, far re-\nmoved from his King, his Country,\nand his friends, by overwhelming\nhim with numberless Indictments,\nand for Misdemeanors only and de-\nmanding Bail of 40,000 Rupees for\nhis appearance to each of them, and\nthis so settled and determined, with-\nout giving him no opportunity of\nmaking his Legal Objections to it.\n\nIf you'll please to look into Black-\nstones Commentaries Vol. 1 page\n135, speaking of the Habeas Cor-\npus Act, he says \"Least the Act\n\"should be evaded, by DEMAND-\n\"ING UNREASONABLE BAIL or\n\"sureties for the Prisoners appear-\n\"ance, as it is declared by 1st Wm.\n\"and Mary stat. 2 C. 2 that ex-\n\"cessive Bail ought not to be re-\n\"quired.\n\n\"Of great Importance to the\n\"Public is the preservation of the\n\"Personal Liberty: for if once it\n\"were left in the power of any the\n\"HIGHEST MAGISTRATES to im-\n\"prison Arbitrarily whomever, he\n\"or his, Officers thought proper\n\"(as in France 'tis daily practised\n\"by the Crown) there wou'd soon\n\"be an End of all other Rights\n\"and Immunities\"\n\nIf you'll please also to look into\nHawkins' Pleas of the Crown Book\n2 Chapter 15th section 5th under\nthe Title Bail you'll find he says--\n\"BUT JUSTICES MUST TAKE\n\"CARE that under pretence of de-\n\"manding sufficient surety they do\n\"not make so EXCESSIVE A D-\n\"MAND as in effect amounts to A\n\"DENIAL OF BAIL, for this is\n\"looked upon as a GREAT GRIEV-\n\"ANCE, and is complained of as\n\"such by Wm. and Mary sess. 2d\n\"by which it is declared, that\n\"EXCESSIVE BAIL OUGHT\n\"NOT TO BE REQUIRED.\"\n\nIn Modern Reports Vol. 12th\npage 420 you'll see the Case of the\nDuke of Chomberg against Murry\nin the 12th of Wm. the 3d even\nfor SCANDALUM MAGNATUM.\n\n\"It was moved to have leave\n\"to chargre the Defendant. Mur-\n\"ry being a Prisoner in Newgate\n\"on a second Mag. and also to\n\"answer to a Bill of £100, in order\n\"to hold him to special Bail for\n\"saying that the Duke of Chom-\n\"berg was a Cheat, and had Cheated\n\"the KING and the Army\"\n\n\"Holt Chief Justice.---- That\n\"HONEST WISE JUDGE thus says\n\"the Defendant being a POOR\n\"MAN to charge him thus will be\n\"a PERPETUAL IMPRISSONMENT\n\"to him, and SPECIAL BAIL has\n\"often been demanded on these Ac-\n\"tions, Yet it has been frequently\n\"denied, but he was ordered to find\n\"two that would swere themselves\n\"to be worth £25 each and him-\n\"self to be bound in £100.\"\n\nNow Sir I hope you will be con-\nvinced that I am treated illegally,\nand cruelly, all that know me in\nthis Settlement, also know that I\nam a very poor Man, not worth a\nRupee thro' unforseen and unavoid-\nable Losses and Misfortunes; and\nthey also know, that I am indefa-\ntigably industrious in my endeavours\nto deal Honourably with my Cre-\nditors and Maintain my poor Infant\nFamily; and taking all this together\nwhether even 2000 Rupees would\nnot be excessive Bail for me; but\nif 5000 Rupees will be accepted, I\nbelieve I can obtain it, and thereby\nhave time to prepare for my defence,\nif not the Consciousness I have of my\nown innocence and Integrity, is such;\nand the horrors of a Prison so dread-\nful, that if my offer of reasonable\nBail be not accepted, I shall prepare\nfor my defence, and Trial as well\nas my present unhappy situation will\npermit, by having a weeks time\nallowed me for that purpose, after\nbeing acquainted with your deter-\nmination on the subject so as to\nmake it convenient to the Court\nand my Prosecutors. Waiting the\nfavour of an Answer remains Sir\nYour Most\nObt. Servt.\nJ. A. HICKY.\nCalcutta Jail\n19th June 1781.\nW. Johnson Esqr.\nClerk of the Crown\n\nON PETTY JURIES, THEIR IMPORTANCE\nAND POWERS WITH REGARD TO THE LI-\nBERTY OF THE SUBJECT IN ENGLAND.\n\nIN the Prosecution of Woodfall (Printer of\nthe Public Advertiser) for Printing and\nPublishing the Memmorable Letter of Junius\nto the KING, the Jury brought in a Verdict of\nPrinting, and Publishing ONLY, the conse-\nquence of which Verdict was, the acquittance\nand discharge of the PRISONER.\n\nLet any Man peruse the Letter of Junius to\nthe KING, surely Mr. HASTINGS can not be\nconsidered by the most Venal Parasite, as a\ngreater Man than his MAJESTY, the Bail de-\nmanded for Woodfall's appearance did not e-\nqual 20,000 Rupees, on what principles or\nfoundation in Law has Mr. HICKY been\ncompelled to find such excessive, and uncon-\nstitutional Bail as 40,000 Rupees, doubled\nand multiplied by these for the three several\nIndictments, an Act as manifestly contrary to\nLaw, as set forth in the Bill of Rights, and\ndeclared by LORD CAMDEN in the Case of\nMr. Wilkes as it is repugnant to Humanity &\nDignity, and Letter of the Laws of our Coun-\ntry, It makes the compliction of the prosecu-\ntion, and the fears and Predjudices of the Men\nin Power. It ought to alarm every ENGLISH-\nMAN in Bengal, and who has any regard for\nhis personal safety or property who wishes not\nto see a Spanish Inquisition Established (under\nthe mask of Law) in the Town of Calcutta\nAn Enemy to Oppression.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-06-23/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/18ZprIex-602MuBbcC1fHbP3DXXd6hSLR/view", "text": "POET'S CORNER.\nScipio's Continence.\n\nWHEN thus the virtuous Consul had decreed,\nA captive Virgin to his Tent they lead:\nIn her each Motion shin'd attractive Grace,\nAnd Beauty's fairest Features form'd her Face.\nA Celliberien Prince her destined Spouse,\nBut, more than Interest, Love had bound their Vows,\nAllucius was his Name. When Scipio heard\nHow fond the Youth, how for his Bride he fear'd;\nHe Summons to his Tribune all her Friends:\nAllucius in that Number chief attends.\nTo him the Consul most address'd his Word,\nTo him, her anxious Lover and her Lord.\n\" A Youth myself, to thee a Youth I call,\n\" Lest distant awe thy Freer Speech appal.\n\" When to my Tent this beauteous Maid was brought,\n\" When of your mutual Passion I was taught,\n\" And soon her Charms confirmed the Story true\n\" (For Scipio's self could Idolize like you)\n\" Durst I indulge the Character of Age,\n\" And in a youthful, lawful Love engage;\n\" Did not the Commonwealth employ me whole,\n\" And all majestic ROME possess my Soul:\n\" Oh! I could love like thee, like thee cou'd pine;\n\" Like thee cou'd--- But, Allucius, she is thine!\n\" Inviolate have I preserved the Maid;\n\" Not purer in her native Courts she staid:\n\" Pure, as becomes a ROMAN Chief to give;\n\" Pure, as becomes thy passion to receive.\n\" The sole Return for this fair Boon I ask:\n\" To live a Friend to ROME be all thy Task:\n\" And if in me some virtue you have known,\n\" As other Scipio's in this Realm have shown;\n\" Think many such spring from her glorious Womb,\n\" And learn to love the virtuous Sons of ROME.\n\nFor Sale by P. Mac'Intyre, the following Goods on the most reasonable terms.\n\nHYSON Tea in Chests Boxes and double Catty cannisters, Souchong Tea in different Packages, Sugar Candy in large Tubs, Loxsoy, Candied Oranges, Plain and Embroidered Lute-string, Plain and Striped Sattin, Dimity Sinshaw and corded Silk, Peelong, Mode Tiffany, Gauze, Gauze Handkerchiefs, Cat Gut, Ribbonds, Plain and Embroider'd Shoes and Slippers.\n\nEnglish Claret; Cherry Brandy, Vinegar Sauces, Hams, Pickled Tongues, Linseed Oil, Glass ware, Silver Buckles, Silk and Leather Sword Belts, Hatts and Silk Stockings, Books, with great variety of other China and Europe goods.\n\nConsiderable Allowance will be made to Dealers that Buy a Quantity: and for the convenience of those of his Customers that may not choose to Buy whole Peices, He will sell Silks and Gauzes by the Yard, and likewise Hyson and Souchong Tea by the Seer.\nCalcutta 30th May 1781.\n\nWANTS EMPLOYMENT.\n\nA Young Man who lately came from England, would be glad to engage himself in any Gentleman's Office as a Writer, or Book-Keeper.\nAny Gentleman in want of such a Person, by directing a Line to J. G. at Mr. HICKY's Printing Office, will be waited on.\nCalcutta 5th May 1781.\n\nTo be SOLD.\n\nA Spot of Garden ground, Consisting of one Biggah and four Gottahs near Cossey-pore pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges, with a good Carriage Road.\nFor particulars please to enquire of Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar, at Calcutta.\n\nN O T I C E.\n\nIS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda Baazar, opposite Mr Guthries is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz.\nThe best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at one Rupee four Ans. per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee 8 An's. retail. Fine Old Rum at 2 Rupees per Gallon., fine double, and treble refined Loaf Sugar, Manufactured at Sookfagur, and equal to any made in Europe Calculated to answer the end of sweetning, without, depriving the Tea of its Flavor, Sugar of this excellent and agreeable quality has been long wished for in this part of the World.\nThe very finest transparent Sugar Candy at 30 Rupees per Maund. Patna piece Goods, raw Silks &c. and a variety of other articles. All Gentlemen favoring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfaction.\n\nALL PERSONS.\n\nHAVING any Claims, or demands on the Estate of Capt. George Davies, of Artillery, on the Madras Establishment, lately deceased; are desired forthwith to send an account thereof to Doctor Chas. Allen at Fort William, sole Executor of the said Capt. Geo. Davies, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are requested immediately to pay the same.\n\nMR. Stillas Watch and Clock-maker, and late Assistant to Mr. Guthrie in the Radda Baazar. Begs leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen in the Settlement that he has taken a House in the Loll Baazar next door to Mr. Tirretta, where He mends and Cleans all kind, of Clocks and Watches.\n\nGUTHRIE and WORDIE\n\nTAKE this method of Acquainting the Public, that they intend quitting the Europe Shop Business, and that the Goods now remaining will be disposed of on as low Terms as possible, and allowance made to those who take a quantity to dispose of again.--- Any person inclined to enter into that way of business, may now suit themselves with a set of very good fixtures, and a tolerable assortment of Goods.\n\nALL PERSONS\n\nWHO have any Demands on the Estate of Mr. James Furlong deceased, are requested to send an account of them to Mr. Francis Belldras and Mr. William Savery Executors, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are Requested to Discharge their Respective Debts, without Delay.\n\nMr JONES.\n\nBEGS leave to inform his Friends and the Public in General, that he has removed from his China ware-House in the Rada Baazar to a House in the Post Office street near the Esplinade, situated behind the House formerly occupied by William Barton Esqr. and has for sale the following Articles. A great variety of usefull best Stone and common China, in Setts, single or by the piece. A great variety of Painted Tea-setts. Sugar Candy Soy in Bottles, Ginger in Jar. Silks, Gauzes Peelongs, Paunches, Flannell, Silver mounted Housse Furniture. High mounted Saddles with Doe skin seats and Embroidered Furniture, Sashes, Gorgets, Regemental sword-Knots, Gold and Silver Cord Bands &c. Maderia, Brandy and Rum in Bottles, Sweet Oil in Pint Bottles. Mustard. Pickles. Hams. Silk Stockings. Glass Ware. Hats.\nAny person having empty Cannisters may have them fill'd with exceeding good Hyson Tea, sent from China by Mr. Mac'Intyre.\nMr. Jones is much obliged to those Gentlemen and Ladies who has already favored him with their orders and hopes for a Continuance of their favors.\n\nTHE LOTTERY\nfor the Harmonic House\n\nBEING filled up Messrs. Stark and Robertson acquaint the subscribers that Messrs Henry Grant, Wm. Paxton, Ph. Delisle, and Captain John Mac'Intyre, are chosen for the Committee to superintend the drawing of it, which is to be on the first monday of July next at Nichols and Creightons Tavern about Seven o'Clock in the Morning provided they are not under the necessity of postponing it to another day on account of the Money not being all paid into the hands of Messrs. Stark and Pabertson, before that time --- It is therefore hoped, that those who have not paid, will order payment to be made and to receive their Tickets, as soon as possible.\n\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER to the Hon. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-06-25 Extraordinary", "date": "1781-06-25", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "British Library (India Office Library) copy", "image": "1781-06-25-extraordinary/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SvsvH7T5qLw6mOIMl2CKe8uAYNpJPE3H/view", "text": "HICKY'S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nEXTRAORDINARY.\nMonday 25th June 1781.\n\nCALCUTTA.\nMonday 25th June 1781.\nTOMORROW the very important Trial of Mr. JAMES AUGUSTUS HICKY, the Printer of the BENGAL GAZETTE will come on at the Court House in Calcutta, on the Fate of which materially depends the inestimable Liberty of the PRESS, the security of the property, and the boasted Liberty of an British subjects in this Part of the World.\n\nList of the Grand Jury summoned this Important sessions, who found three Bills of Indictment against Mr. HICKY, Printer of the Bengal Gazette at the suit of Mr. HASTINGS; from the complexion of which, the World will draw their own Inferences.\n\nW. A. Brook Foreman Paymaster to a Brigade and supposed to be lashed in the Bengal Gazette, under the name of Buxey Clumsey.\nJos. Dickson, Searcher to the Port of Calcutta a snug Sinecure Place.\nJohn Princep Chintz and Piece Contractor.\nJoseph Smith Deputy Imp it Warehouse keeper\nTho's Evans Paymaster to the Corps of Artillery and patronised by M. H.\nJohn Petrie. Commissioner of the the Customs, who perfectly understands his own Interest.\nH, C Plowden Post master General and Brother in law to Mr Wheeler\nDavid Killican Salt Contractor\nJ. Mac'Kenzie President of the Board of Customs a Scotch man & of course attached to reigning power.\nJames Irwin Resident at Malda\nPhilip Coales Resident at Midnapore\nThomas Morris Collector of the Tax to be levied in consequence of the late Bye Law of blessed Memory\nArther Malony vernment Customs patronised by Mr. Wheeler\nJohn Levette Has I believe an exclusive Priviledge of selling Arrack\nPage Kebel Marine Pay Master and wants the Marine Contract\nSam. Chartres Member of the Committee of Revenue\nA Montgomery Commissioner of customs.\nJos. Sherburn Deputy Jemedar of Calcutta\nGeo. Lear A Candidate for a Place\nGeo. Levius Military store Keeper\nR. Tomlinson Accomptant General to the Commercial department\nJohn. Duncan Superintendant of the Khalsa\nCha. Croftes Accomptant General to the Revenue Department. Treasurer & Member of the committee of Revenue, Army Contractor &c.\n\nN. B. - All those Gentlemen out of the service, who cannot be under the Influence of Government, and were summoned Last Sessions, were left out this Time.\n\nMr. HICKY\nTHE least Step towards suppressing the Liberty of the Press, alarms every good Englishman.\nIf we are ever unfortunate enough not to dare to declare our opinions, from that Moment our darling Liberty has lost its' best its' securest Guardian. ----- We shall then be in the Condition of the sheep, which had given up their Dogs. Danger when pointed out to us may be avoided, for the Proverb says \"forewarned, forearmed.\" But when our Dogs or Guardians are gone or\n\nHICKY'S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Adverti[ser]\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n75 From Saturday the June 23d to Saturday June 30th 1781.\n\nFor the Bengal Gazette Extraordinary.\nWE hear the Scavoire Vivre, lately distinguished by the Title of the Community have unanimously balloted in a New MEMBER Master Leaveland GOGGLE EYE of BOGALE HALL; he has already taken his Tour of duty in the Suite of the Haughty Roxana. No Hindostanny Slipper can set easier than new Admirers on the mind of this fair OBDURATE.\n\nTENT POLE IMPROMPTU, finding his wings singed and remembering the fate of Ovids ICARUS from soaring too near the Sun, has wisely retreated from its scorching Rays just in time to save both Heart and liver he has drawn off Horse, Foot, and Artillery, being too impetuous to prosecute a 'Tr jin siege. His Chief Engineer, JACK PURRANNA KILLA approved the Arrangement, and being resolved not to be responsible for measures he is not allow'd to guide; has resigned his share in the Guardian-ship to CUDDY-COSSEPORE and CHUTAH PIGDANNY. The latter Hovers about her like an unfledged Cupid or \"FRIBBLE in Miss in her Teens,\" preparing slopsalves and a stuffing Patience.\n\nBUXEY CLUMSEY of Indictment Hall, with his usual perspicuity, confesses himself lost in amazement and like BOBADIL positively \"Plannet struck,\" ----- It is much to be lamented that even the Polish of the SCAVOIRE VIVRE, has not given this square sterned Member the Address and manner of a Gentleman, he still retains the Original Air of a TICKET PORTER. --- This Hero has shewn fewer symptoms of \"Public spirit,\" than any of the SIGHING BAND, discouraged perhaps by the fate of his \"ill starr'd,\" Friend the Presumptuous PULTA ROTAS (the Copper smith) commonly call'd the Bermingham Count-erfeit, Head Master and Scavenger to the right worshipfull Board of INKLE WEAVERS.\n\nIntelligence Extraordinary from Leaden Hall Street, on India affairs\nTHE last Advices from Leaden hall Street Mention, that on the Petition being Read and presented to the House of Commons, an Embargo was laid on the EXPORTATIONS of LAWYERS under any denomination to India, notwithstanding Judge Hardinge was recently appointed a Judge in the Supreme Court and actually ready to Embark. ----- The Court of Directors have been made fully Sensible that the CORPS of Lattitats in India prove more perplexing and troublesome than the MUSQUITOS ----- that they have been destructive of Commerce, and Confidence, and created more Confusion and devastation in Bengal than all the Mahratta Powers Combin'd.\n\nTo Mr. HICKY\nSIR,\n\nAT a time when the necessities of the State are felt by all ranks of persons, and even threaten the Existence of the State itself, all Ordinances tending to frugality, and the encrease of the Revenues must be approved of; and in this light the late regulations for the Post Office department, however unprecedently severe nay illegally so upon Individuals (who have, I believe, the privilege in every Country upon Earth but this to employ their own Messengers) may be tolerated, when we consider the great Condescension of the first Ministers, in voluntary divesting themselves of all exclusive privileges, and reducing themselves to a level with us common Plebeians, and all for the public good, and for the valuable Encrease of the Company's Revenues of one hundred and fifty Rupees per Mensem.\n\nAfter the laudable, and singular proof we have just adduced, of steady Patriotism, and true disinterestedness, it is to be regretted that a system so just and praiseworthy, should be sullied with the want of Uniformity, and contain Instances repugnant to its own spirit, such for example as the Creation of Offices, with exorbitant Salaries, without use, and without end; such for instance as a Colater of the Company's Records, with 1,500 Rupees per Month; an Agent (to be) for Boats 1,500 Rupees per Month; a searcher of Boats for smuggled Treasure; &c. --- exclusive of the law Offices, which are encreasing every day, and at the head of which may be placed that of an addition of three thousand Rupees per Month (to what the Court of Directors thought not only adequate, but excessive) to the salary of the first Law Officer, tho' the Man has never yet attempted to execute the Employment for which He was expressly sent out, by defending a single Suit of the Company's, or dare venture even to appear in Court, conscious that He should there be liable to many insults and this moderate and well-earned addition being still inadequate to his wishes, a Contract instead of judicial Reprobation is now in Contemplation for him.\n\nIt would be wrong, too, to overlook the trifling Sum of twenty thousand pounds lately paid to purchase the resumption of a Grant, the Inconveniencies of which, when made, but not before, were so conspicuous, as to require the annulling of it, at any rate, to be absolutely expedient; and this is not the first instance, nor will, I dare say, be the last. -----\n\nAfter this short recital of facts, what must one think of the Rulers of the Government in which they can occur, who, strictly speaking, Quack Doctor like, varies his Plans, as the view for Medicines, with out either knowledge of the Constitution, or their effects, and we shall assuredly see with the same Success. ---\nA. B. C.\n\nMr. HICKY\nTHERE can be no stronger proof of the affectionate regard, our gracious Sovereign entertains for his Subjects in this remote quarter of his Dominions, than the benign, unruffled temper he preserves in essaying to plant the standard of his power: --- a Despot would have dispatched the royal mandate on the point of the Sword, or poured forth a pageant military force, to assert the unalterable letter of his will, and blazon about the insignia of sovereignty; but the measures of a limited Monarch are marked by the softest feel of humanity, and steal upon the senses with the meek attire of Justice. --- The Laws they are said to protect, operate by a charm, seem to relieve, and destroy only to have effect to cure. ----- But it is not for the Sovereign been better acquainted with the frame of the human heart, than to know that as freedom in the will is the basis of Interest, Ambition, and Power, the Sycophants have whispered to him; that to command is thy attempt, ----- to be obeyed as naturally become. Policy dictates commercial ones, and when every other fails, this, which will be as early as the former, helps concur, the extention of the Prerogative (the actual intent of the whole) will not be as little an object of the unremitting dispensation of J--- (the Chief).\n\nHow admirably does the wisdom of experience concur in supporting this observation! The eyes of a Savage suffer pain from the light at first fixed upon the stern and unalienable Rights of Society, as upon objects of a superior nature; but J---t is not a Savage to be, and in this instance the stream that ought to have been pure, and simple, unmixed, acquires in a little time all the essentials of an art or profession. The principle is private emolument, the end is laudable, and pursued with the steady perseverance of an unprescribed power, and the one and the other (alike reproachable and unconstitutional)\n\nA few examples of the perversion of the laws of a free Country, ----- of men set up at the School of despotism, and the grossest astonishment, --- they are taught to uphold the prerogative of his M---y, to appear in its native dignity, stripped of its momentary dash and dazzling, unmeaning lustre: --- Men charged with the fiat of a King on Earth, to spread the blessings of peace and clemency, stoop to become the mean parts of the Machinery of a Puppet show, who hold up a figure to amuse the gaping Crowd, by way of a Prologue to a Farce, and afterwards give them to understand that Money only can unfold the real characters behind the Curtain. -----\n\nThe better to disguise the true complexion of their proceedings they have lately given a few glaring acts of Authority (if such they ever were more tinctured with the spirit of equity) on their fellow Countrymen, as the strongest argument to overrule any other interpretation of their conduct.\n\nA Herd of Lawyers swarm about them like insects in summer, for the Court of J---t is the summer of Lawyers. The Natives to prefer the complaints of their grievances, find that the channels of Justice are stopt, perceived that this new tribunal is inaccessible to them, and the rich only can enter tho' J---t be a mighty preserver, yet in their hands it became venal, and as far as it enables them to gain their ends, the practice will hardly be distinguished from despotic: --- thus are the Rulers of the Earth dured to that state in which they are set before the invention of Laws, when they rule over the weak; or what is the same time, the rich are enabled to oppress the\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "High Court of Calcutta copy", "image": "1781-06-25-extraordinary/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U51g-Oljz9iPkP99vb99N03DydInJU5g/view", "text": "House may be robbed whilst we sleep. Good Rulers have ever borne patiently even with the abuse of this Freedom. A famous Greek who suffered from the Virulence of Calumney, instead of punishing the offenders, gloried in saying, “I conquered that my subjects might be free — Thanks to the Gods that they can now give this Instance of it.” A Governor who wishes to silence the Press may properly be compared to those Tyrants, who put out the Eyes of their slaves, that they might more chearfully turn a Milstone.\nYours,\nBrittanicus\n\nDOCTOR DODD presents his Love to his Brother the pious divine of the Fields of Blood, returns him many thanks for the late service, he has done the good old Cause, and assures him whatever pains and trouble he may be at supporting that upright Steward of the Public, his immaculate Patron he will be well rewarded for it when he comes here, as his Majesty of these infernal Kingdoms never forgets his true and faithful Servants. — He also desires that his best Respects may be presented to the Divine's steady fellow Labourers in the Vine-Yard, Tommy Bad Diamond assuring him how much his presence is wished for, and that on his Arrival he shall be made a Peer of this Realm which will be considered too small a reward for his Merit.\n\nRegions of Pluto. 20th June. Many well meaning people, who are happy enough to be ignorant of the Chicanery of the law, think, that if there's any tolerable proof, of a printer's Publishing an essay; which the common Informers (that hateful Crew;) call a LIBEL (tho' in fact it should be an harmless publication tending to the General Good;) that they are obliged to bring him in guilty of publishing a libel; not knowing at the time, that they desert, and leave him to be crushed, and Ground to powder between the hard Millstones of the Law. Let such know that a Libel on which a man is criminally indicted is in a strict sense a Malicious defamation, expressed in printing or writing (see Hawkins pleas of the Crown page 193) so that if a Jury do's not think it answers that exact description they must in conscience find him not guilty.\n\n(In Hales pleas of the Crown book 1st p. 72) tis said least Jurors should be biased by fear of offending powerful Men, warmly engaged in a Cause, on account of their verdict; the law is now settled by Bushels Case that there is no kind of proceeding against jurors in respect to their verdicts in criminal matters allowed of at this Day otherwise they may incur the resentment of a powerful protector when they can have little to fear from an injured Criminal.\n\n(And in the same Author book 2d. Page 442) the Court of late years of not send a jury back to reconsider the matter it being settled that the Court can't set aside for acquitting a Man tho' it may a Verdict that convicts him contrary to Evidence.\n\nSince the commencement of the contest between the grand Turk and the P—r,— Poolbundy has affected to be all composure.— There is something very Troublesome in the cunning of the old Fox.—It is his nature to Earth when danger approaches.—He confesses he wished the poor devil of a P—r at the Devil, yet he is all mildness.—He is resigned to share the Fate of Execration with his worthy school fellow, and He seems all submission to the disposing Hand of Heaven.—A matchless Paragon of stoecal sensibility.—Poolbundy with his usual sagacity, for feeling that the P—r will be Acquitted does not we hear mean to be present at the Trial.—He can then say to the grand Turk with Macbeth—Thou can'st not say that I did it Bloody Banquo.”\n\nLost the Reputation of a Priest of distinction whoever will bring it to the Philistine Lady shall be rewarded with forty pieces.\n\nToasts drank by the Friends of Liberty.\n\nThe Glorious Liberty of the Press, or in a Word, the immortal HICKY, the supporter of it.—\n\nConfusion to oppressors.\n\nMay a certain pious Divine be rewarded like Allexander the Coppersmith\n\nMay the Bastile be confined to France, and the Inquisition to Spain.\n\nTis said that a Bye Law will be shortly passed to make it a Felony without Benefit of Clergy to write or speak against a certain LITTLE GREAT PERSON or POOLBUNDY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-06-30", "date": "1781-06-30", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-06-30/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CLcZuD1_AzSL04_4pxqJ6rSS5bIwSEf3/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\n75\nFrom Saturday the June 23d to Saturday June 30th 1781.\n[No. XXIII]\n\nBon Ton Intelligence Extraordinary.\nWE hear the Scavoire Vivre, lately distinguished by the Title of the COMMUNITY have unanimously balloted in a NEW MEMBER Master LEAVELAND GOGGLE EYE of BOGALE HALL; he has already taken his Tour of duty in the Suite of the Haughty Roxana. No Hindostanny Slipper can set easier than new Admirers on the mind of this fair OBDURATE.\nTENT POLE IMPROMPTU, finding his wings singed and remembering the fate of Ovids ICARUS from soaring too near the Sun, has wisely retreated from its scorching Rays just in time to save both Heart and liver he has drawn off Horse, Foot, and Artillery, being too impetuous to prosecute a Trojan seige, His Chief Engineer, JACK PURRANNA KILLA approved the Arrangement, and being resolved not to be responsible for measures he is not allow'd to guide; has resigned his share in the Guardian-ship to CUDDY-COSSEPORE and CHUTAH PIGDANNY. The latter Hovers about her like an unfledged Cupid or \"FRIBBLE in Miss in her Teens,\" preparing Lipsalves and adjusting Patches.\nDUKEY CLUMSEY of Indictment Hall, with his usual perspicuity, confesses himself lost in amazement and like BOBADIL positively \"Plannet struck,\".---It is much to be lamented that even the Polish of the SCAVOIRE VIVRE, has not given this square sterned Member the Address and manner of a Gentleman, he still retains the Original Air of a TICKET PORTER.---This Hero has shewn fewer symptoms of \"Public spirit,\" than any of the SIGHING BAND, discouraged perhaps by the fate of his \"ill star'd,\" Friend the Presumptuous PULTA ROTAS (the Copper smith) commonly call'd the Bermingham Counterfeit, head MATER and Scavenger to the right worshipfull BOARD of INCLE WEAVERS.\n\nIntelligence Extraordinary from Leaden Hall Street, on India affairs\nTHE last Advices from Leaden hall Street Mention, that on the Petition being Read and presented to the House of Commons, an Embargo was laid on the EXPORTATIONS of LAWYERS under any denomination to India, notwithstanding Judge Hardinge was recently appointed a Judge in the Supreme Court and actually ready to Embark.---The Court of Directors have been made fully Sensible that THE CORPS of Lattitats in India prove more perplexing and troublesome than the MUSQUITOS---that they have been destructive of Commerce, and Confidence, and created more Confusion and devastation in Bengal than all the Mahratta Powers Combin'd.\n\nTo Mr. HICKY\nSIR,\n\nAT a time when the necessities of the State are felt by all ranks of persons, and even threaten the Existence of the State itself, all Ordinances tending to frugality, and the encrease of the Revenues must be approved of; and in this light the late regulations for the Post Office department, however imprecidently severe nay illegally so upon Individuals (who have, I believe, the privilege in every Country upon Earth but this to employ their own Messengers) may be tolerated, when we consider the great Condescension of the first Ministers, in voluntary divesting themselves of all exclusive privileges, and reducing themselves to a level with us common Plebeans, and all for the public good, and for the valuable Encrease of the Company's Revenues of one hundred and fifty Rupees per Mensem.\nAfter the laudable, and singular proof we have just adduced, of steady Patriotism, and true disinterestedness; it is to be regretted that a system so just and praiseworthy, should be sullied with the want of Uniformity, and contain Instances repugnant to its own spirit, such for example as the Creation of Offices, with exorbitant Salaries; without use, and without end; such for instance as a Colater of the Companys Records, with 1,500 Rupees per Month; an Agent (to be) for Boats 1,500 Rupees per Month; a searcher of Boats for smuggled Treasure; do. --- exclusive of the law Offices, which are encreasing every day, and at the head of which may be placed that of an addition of three thousand Rupees per Month (to what the Court of Directors thought not only adequate, but excessive) to the salary of the first Law Officer, tho' the Man has never yet attempted to execute the Employment for which He was expressly sent out, by defending a single Suit of the Company's, or dare venture even to appear in Court, conscious that He should there be liable to many insults and this moderate and well-earned addition being still inadequate to his wishes, a Contract instead of suitable Reprobation is now in Contemplation for him.\nIt would be wrong, too, to overlook the trifling Sum of twenty thousand pounds lately paid to purchase the resumption of a Grant, the Inconveniences of which, when made, but not before, were so conspicuous, as to require the annulling of it, at any rate, to be absolutely expedient, and this is not the first instance, nor will, I dare say, be the last.---\nAfter this short recital of facts, what must one think of the Rulers of the Government in which they can occur, who, strictly speaking, Quack Doctor like, varies his Plans, as the other his Medicines, without either knowledge of the Constitution, or their effects, and we shall assuredly see with the same Success.---\nA. B. C.\n\nMr. HICKY\nTHERE can be no stronger proof of the affectionate regard, our gracious Sovereign entertains for his Subjects in this remote quarter of his Dominion, than the benign, unruffled temper he preserved in essaying to plant the standard of his power: --- a Despot would have dispatched the royal mandate on the point of the Sword, or poured forth a pageant military force, to assert the unalterable letter of his will, and blazon about the insignia\n\nof sovereignty: but the more cautious strides of a limited Monarch are marked with the tinsel of humanity, and steal upon us arrayed in the meek attire of J---; invading where they are said to protect, oppressing where they seem to relieve, and destroying where the effect to cure.---But had our credulous Sovereign been better acquainted with the frame of the human heart, (when left to float at freedom in the wide expanse of interest, Ambition, and Power) wisdom would have whispered to him; \"vain oh Prince is thy attempt, --- J---d Rulers will as naturally become Politicians as Commerical ones, and when ever this shall happen, which will be as early as the necessary helps concur, the extention of thy prerogative (the actual intent of their embally) will be as little an object of their zeal, as the dispensation of J--- (the ostensible one.\")\nHow admirably does the evidence of experience concur in supporting this presumption. The eyes of a Savage suffering people were at first fixed upon the stern assertors of the Rights of Society, as upon beings of a Superior nature; but J---t which ought ever to be, and in this instance above all others ought to have been pure, simple, and unmixed, acquires in a little time, all the essentials of an art or profession, whose principle is private emolument, supported on quibble, and pursued with the wanton impunity of an unprescribed power, vested in them for other (alike reproachable purposes.\nA few examples of the excellence of the laws of a free Country, fill a people bred up at the School of despotism with the deepest astonishment, --- they are ravished to behold the prerogative of human nature, appear in its native dignity! but it was a momentory flash and dazled with a false lustre: --- Men charged by the greatest King on Earth, to spread the fame of his prowess and clemency, stoop to play the mean parts of the Managers of a pupet show, who hold up a figure or two to the gaping Crow'd, by way of drawing them in; and afterwards give them to understand, that Money only can unfold the fine things behind the Curtain.---\nThe better to disguise the real complexion of their proceedings they have recourse to a few glaring acts of Authority (which however were more tinctured with insolence than equity) on their fellow Country-men; as the strongest argument to overthrow the true interpretation of their conduct.\nA Herd of Lawyers start up, and breed like insects in summer, for the decline of J---t is the summer of Lawers; these profess to prefer the complaints of the oppressed before the new tribunal --- but the poor fools perceived that this new tribe were inaccessible to them, and the rich discovered that tho' J---t be a mighty precious thing, in their hands it became very dear: however as it enables them to gain any point, the practice will hardly be discont nued on their parts: --- thus are the Rights of men reduced to that state in which they repos'd before the invention of laws, the stronger rule over the weak; or what is virtually the same, the rich are enabled to lord it over\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-06-30/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CLcZuD1_AzSL04_4pxqJ6rSS5bIwSEf3/view", "text": "poor.\nThe deluded people now find when too late, that this visionary saint of J—e has the same bent with all the Acts of their conquerors, to strip them of their properties and keep them in thraldom: and the Sovereign and his laws are thus rendered equally hated and contemptible. So strong is the antipathy of the middling cast of people to avail themselves of law, that they will rather suffer any act of oppression any indignity: — as for the poor they utter their complaints to the wind, the seat of J— is by far too remote from them, for their tales to be heard.\n\nWho but must lament that one whose merits would have enrolled his name amongst the Worthies of his Country, should sacrifice his glory, by uniting in sentiment, and sharing his power, with a man who has blotted the ——— he was sent to embellish: let him reflect that in collision with so impure and Corrupted a subject, the lustre of his Character will receive an indelible tarnish:— is there any act so infirm in the course of his administration, as to make him look forward to a time, when he may require the sophistry and Chicane of this quibling ——— to defend him at the bar of his Country.—\nEmilius\n***\nMr. HICKY,\nTHE Advocates for a Paper circulation, uniformly urging it's expediency from the great decline of Trade, by which I suppose they mean to imply the free export and import trade of this Country. drew me into a train of reflection, in order if possible to discover some grounds whereupon to rest their hipothesis, but my researches are hitherto unsuccessful.\n\nIt is therefore to be wished they would point out those particular branches of a decayed Trade, which are to be re-animated by the intrusion of this imaginary wealth: I do not mean to call their abilities in question, nor is it from a spirit of controversy that I write, but to convince my reason, and direct the sense of the Public, who will be naturally averse to support a measure until they know on what principles it inclines.\n\nAt a time of such critical exigency every good Member of the Community is sollicitous to unite the Ideas of necessity, and utility, in a plan from which Government might obtain so liberal a support; but unless this can be achieved, it involves in itself such future effects, that prudence forbids, and the welfare of a Country already on the verge of ruin, militates most forcibly against it's being put in Practice.\n\nMoney (giving it the greatest latitude) can only be considered a meer Instrument in Commerce; and surely Paper credit which is no more than it's substitute, cannot claim a greater weight:— The constituent means which enter into a system of Trade once erected, are of a real and primary nature, they relate to the natural and artificial productions of Countries and their domestic wants; either physical, which arise from an actual necessity coexistant with their situation, and founded on a local deffect, or acquired and imaginary, which last is the call of luxary, and to these a commodiousness of situation and climate, in respect to the Places and Countries with which transactions of exchange are to be carried on:—then I say a mass of Trade cannot be endangered by any accident, which falls short, of destroying entirely or by some extraneous effect, altering the natural bent of one or either of those considerations which are the real subjects of it: and if they are thus destroyed or altered nothing but the re-investiture of them, the acquisition of new ones; or a power of counteracting that influence by which the change is produced, can restore a Trade so impaired to it's former state.\n\nNow the Trade of this and every other Country (when abstracted from the many intricate sophisms, with which the subject is too often clogged by men whose particular views and tempers incline them to perplex rather than explain) admits of very reasonable comparisons; it's operations being plainly reducible to the three simple acts, of the exchange of one commodity for another, receiving specie in exchange for commodities, or paying it away for those we receive; the use of money (on our parts) does not enter into the two first acts, and is therefore confined to that particular Branch, which supposes an exchange of specie for commodities; but this is the only branch which continues to flourish, and bloom whilst there is a Rupee left in the Country; it is that species of commerce which draws aliment from the ruin of Countries, and the decline of states.—I leave it to the Reader to judge how far it is likely to fall, in this thriving Country!—The more beneficial branches are fallen off by a natural decay, either having been overstrained, by some fatal accidents from without; or being pursued at random without system regulation, or foresight, they have hurled themselves to a period.\n\nLet us therefore suppose that Ten Crore of Rupees were by some strange accident thrown into the circulation of this Country at once (and surely an imaginary circulation to the same amount could have no better effects than a real one) what good would accrue to a ruined Trade whilst the original means are destroyed? it might increase the concurrence of Traders, without extending the field to which their exertions are to be confined: but if the bed of a River were to sink by means of it's springs drying up, widening the Channel would be the last expedient a man in his senses would hit upon, to restore it to it's former height.—I will moreover admit that on such an increase of circulation being duly felt by the different branches of native industry, they might acquire greater activity; but when we reflect that these look up to trade for a perpetual support, this effect would resemble the spirits which a natural body receives on having recourse to the bottle it supports the drooping subject for a while but when the effects of the Liquor subside he feels himself more languid and despondant than before.\n\nThus far have I led my inquiries into the possible advantages which might be proposed from the plan without touching on it's contrary effects; these would form a long detail: but I must confess they might be treated with more ease and perspicuity than the former, indeed every one forms an axiom.\n\nCould an additional circulation open fresh channels in the different Ports of Asia for the disposal of the Manufactures and natural productions of this soil; could it open a profitable door in Persia Arabia and Turkey for the reception of our Merchants; could it render our exportations to the Eastward more acceptable to the Chineses Mallayes and other Trading Countries, whose Ports have been glutted with our commodities:—could it oblige Foreigners who are undermining us in our Europe Trade, with our own Money, to bring specie along with them, in place of laying their whole dependance on the loans so prodigally lavished upon them here by British Subjects.—Finally could it defeat that visible concatination of ills, which are precipitating the Trading interests of this Country to ruin—, who would not wish for a Bank.\nANTI BUBBLE.\n***\nExtract of the Resolution's Engagement with Hyder Ally's Fleet, November 29 1780.\nAT 4 P. M. saw a Fleet of Vessels a head, at 6 Ditto discovered them to be Hyder Ally's, consisting of 3 Ships, 2 Snows, 6 Gallivats, and 2 Ketches, and Dingeys ditto haul'd out to the Southward of them, at 3 quarters past 6 lost sight of them, at 8 bore away our course for Tellicherry. At 9 saw them again standing to the Northward. At a quarter past 12 Midnight we perceived them standing after us, and coming up very fast, ditto call'd all Hands to Quarters, and a quarter before 1 A. M. a Grab Ship (the Admiral) came up on the Starboard quarter and two in the Wake, the Grab Ship hail'd us, and desired to send our Boat on Board, and began to fire and Rake us, which we returned with a Broadside, and then began the Engagement, which continued till past 3 A. M. for as we silenced the Ship or two we was Engaging, they sheered off, and fresh ones supplied their places until the whole Fleet was silenced, and at a little past 3 A. M. the whole Fleet sheered off, and stood to the Northward, We very fortunately had no one killed in the Action, Capt. Poynting Wounded in seven different places and one Man shot thro' the Arm with a Musket ball, We received several shots in our Hull, and three of our Main shrouds shot away, and our Sails much cut, at 8 A. M. the Drake and Eagle Cruizers joined us and sent their Surgeons on board to dress our Captain's Wounds, at 9 heard a smart Cannonading and saw the fleet we had beat off engaged with a single Ship which we take to be His Majesty's Ship the Coventry.\n\nIn the Morning when we came to examine what shots and damages we had received in our Hull, found the following viz. A shot hole on the Larboard quarter just at the surface of the Water, and had gone quite thro' into the after hold, three shot holes abaft the Chefftrees, one shot, that came in just before the Chefftree below the Gun Deck, and carried away the Timber, drove the Plank of the Water way seam on the Gun Deck up above 3 Inches, another shot thro' the Cut-water just abaft the Gammoning of the Bowsprit and carried away part of the filling up betwixt the Knees of the Head, one shot came in just abaft the after Port of the great Cabbin carried away the Ring, Eye, and bolt of the Gun Tackle carried away the knee and took the Plank very much, two shots that came ran thro' the Dead Light of the Great Cabbin Windows, one shot came in at the Balcony carried away two of the Ballisters, went thro', the Captain's Couch and then carried away, three of the foremost beams of the Poop deck one shot Wounded the Anchor stock, one, went thro' the foremast, but so as not to damage the Mast it going thro' the fish at the...\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-06-30/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CLcZuD1_AzSL04_4pxqJ6rSS5bIwSEf3/view", "text": "forepart of the Mast, with several Musket balls sticking about the Mast and the Ship.\n\nTo Mr. HICKY Reformer of Asia.\nS I R,\nTHE inclosed are the actual Conditions on which the New Chancellor Received the Seals. ——— To such a prostituted abandon'd pitch is Government decended in England, that the same infamy and folly prevails in every distinct department of the State.\nThe first Lord of the Admiralty Sells the Command of the India Squadron to O'l apple Woman (for Sir ——— Durbar is no better.) ———\nThe Government of Madras is sold by the Premier and G——— to Sir Tho's Pillege, the new negociation was settled in the Royal N——— and the Q——— Dry Nurse made plenipo on the occasion.\nMark the Consequence! ——— View the Fleet and its operations and Cast an Eye of Horror and Compassion toward the Carnatic! ——— but it is TOO TOO BAD for a moments indurance.\nThe Printer as an honest Man and as lover of truth will do his best to expose this Scene of Iniquity, and bring the Actors and perpetrators to Condign Punishment unless God in his wrath, hurls the Cursed Delinquints to swifter, destruction. ——— Mr. HICKY bid them one and all Great and Small beware, for they shall not escape a Litery Scourging in his Gazette for their Rascality &c. &c.\nHere follow the Conditions and Categorical assent.\n\nConditions in which the new MINSTERIAL M, T——— now Lord T——— accepted of the Seals.\n\n1.st THAT he shall, without scruple, chicanery, ambiguity, reservation, quirk, quibble, or subtle distinction, be the tool of my two favourites. Content.\n\n2. That he shall not presume to have an opinion of his own, but at all times, and in all cases whatever, implicitly follow the directions of my said favourites. Ditto; but not responsible.\n\n3. That he shall, withall his might and impudence, support the present sanguinary system, and every Court measure. Ditto; provided not a drop of my blood is to be spilt.\n\n4. That he shall not at any time delay, no, not for a moment, the weighty business of the Woolpack, for that of the Bench; or neglect the Peers for the Lawyers. Damn the Lawyers!\n\n5. That he shall seek every occasion to bully, brow-beat, affront, and insult, the ancient and independannt Peers, more especialy Charley's saucy breed. Ditto; provided in case of a citation, my honor is to be preserved by the r--l interposition; for which purposes white staff is by command to be always at hand.\n\n6. That he shall seek every occasion to shorten debate. Ditto.\n\n7. That he shall not presume to give his advice unasked What Lawyer ever did?\n\nMr. HICKY\nS I R,\nTHRO the Channel of your Independant paper I Request the Insertion of the following and being the first time of taking up my pen for public matter — if you think it worthy of a Corner — it will possibly encourage me to furnish you hereafter with Subjects of General Utility, and the Intimation I mean to give is from a principle to remove and to root up the vain Idea of little great Men who are as much devoured with false Ambition and pride in the East, as what they were with Indigency and Scant in their own Country — but this vain parade of itself points out the Man -- while Ease and Affability denotes the Gentleman — for the present I will be as Delicate as possible — but should future Subject call a loud for attention from the Public — then possibly my pen may be dipt in Gall — not to scurrilize, but to scourge the Enemys of Man-kind and thereby Expose the unworthy Members of Community.\nThe subordinate Settlements are furnished with One, and some two Doctors, one for the Revenue the other for the Commerical Department — but I am sorry to observe that there are a few among them — indeed almost general — so ridiculously lost in pride by Ease and good feeding, that they certainly think it beneath them to give their attendance to an individual not in the service — but the want of Rank, is no want of Merit and I could wish to know their Rank before they came out, or the Rank of their Master, possibly some little Apothecary in a Country Village -- but by this false notion of greatness the lives of valuable Men are lost who for the want of assistance are obliged to Quack with the Country Medicines a certain Poison to European Constitutions.\nInstances of the kind have I frequently seen, and are as frequently practised — I will quote two Circumstances of late date. ———\n1st A Gentleman in the Mofussil Mr. P fell out of his Chaise and broke his Leg on which he wrote to Docter Oatmiell of one of the factorys for his assistance — but it was too fateagueing for Mr. Glister to go — so that the unhappy Man lay in this Condition some days in Violant Torture --- He then applyed to another of the faculty in the Military Department who saw no Obligation he had to attend him --- therefore sent an Inferior Crocus who possibly never sett a Bone in his Life --- being what you may call a Dresser by which the Gentleman is to this Hour a Cripple.\n2dly A Gentleman of my acquaintance in the first state of his disorder applyed to this very man Dr. Oatmell who was so polite as to give no answer, and about a Month afterwards, my friend was confined to his Bed and in danger, he therefore was necessitated to renew his application and try the feelings of a Countryman of Docter Oatmels who was equally impenitrable and who as politely Excused him self.\nUngerous and Cruel --- that the life of a Man not in the service --- should be of so little Value Altho' it ought to be considered --- that we are all Englishmen, Subjects to the same King --- breathing under the same Colour, equally Brave posses the same principles -- ready on every Emergency --- and not in Turky but in Bengal --- therefore if Lives are to be thus sported with -- adieu to Humanity -- and adieu to Religion.\nYou Gentlemen of the faculty ---- should make your selves remarkable by good Actions, for neither your Money nor your Rank will recommend you to the Eyes of the Public, English Blood at this Juncture is of Intrinsick Value, and much so in this Country, and as a Man of feeling I could wish that your Conduct was regulated by your superiors that your attendance might be demanded on pain of dismission from the service --- which would be but Equitable by the Laws of God and Man and that when your services were required -- to prevent your esteeming it a favor --- that you be paid your Bill for Medicine and attendance as Customary and that a provision be made for those not in Circumstances so that your neglect might plead no Excuse from saving a Brother dyeing under disease.\nA British Subject.\n\nPUBLIC LIBRARY.\nJOHN ANDREWS Respectfully begs leave to Inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement, that the Circulating Library kept hitherto in the Old Fort, is removed to a Cool and Commodious House formerly belonging to Doctor Hamilton behind the Riding School, and Between the Houses of George Livius Esqr. and Mr. Schultz Jeweller.\nJOHN ANDREWS takes this Opportunity of returning his respectful thanks to the Ladies, and Gentlemen, who have honored him with their Commands, and hopes for the Continuance of their favors. ———\n\nTO BE SOLD.\nJUST Imported, An Elegant Europe Chariot, Enquire of Mr. Sherburne at whose House it may be seen.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-06-30/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CLcZuD1_AzSL04_4pxqJ6rSS5bIwSEf3/view", "text": "[COLUMN 1]\n\nThe LOTTERY\nfor the Harmonic House\nBEING filled up Messrs. Stark and Robertson acquaint the subscribers, that Messrs Henry Grant, Wm. Paxton, Ph. Delisle, and Captain John Mac'Intyre, are chosen for the Committee to superintend the drawing of it, which is to be on the first monday of July next, at Nichols and Creightons Tavern, about Seven o'Clock in the Morning—provided they are not under the necessity of postponing it to another day, on account of the Money not being all paid into the hands of Messrs. Stark and Robertson, before that time — It is therefore hoped, that those who have not paid, will order payment to be made, and to receive their Tickets, as soon as possible.\n\nFor Sale by P. Mac'Intyre, the following Goods on the most reasonable terms.\nHYSON Tea in Chests Boxes and double Catty cannisters, Souchong Tea in different Packages, Sugar Candy in large Tubs, Loxsoy, Candied Oranges, Plain and Embroidered Lutestring, Plain and Striped Sattin, Dimity Sinshaw and corded Silk, Peelong, Mode Tiffany, Gauze, Gauze Handkerchiefs, Cat Gut, Ribbonds, Plain and Embroidered Shees and Slippers.\nEnglish Claret; Cherry Brandy, Vinegar Sauces, Hams, Pickled Tongues, Linseed Oil, Glass ware, Silver Buckles, Silk and Leather Sword Belts, Hatts and Silk Stockings, Books, with great variety of other China and Europe goods.\nConsiderable Allowance will be made to Dealers that Buy a Quantity: and for the convenience of those of his Customers that may not choose to Buy whole Peices, He will sell Silks and Gauzes by the Yard, and likewise Hyson and Souchong Tea by the Seer.\nCalcutta 30th May 1781.\n\nWANTS EMPLOYMENT.\nA Young Man who lately came from England, would be glad to engage himself in any Gentleman's Office as a Writer, or Book-Keeper.\nAny Gentleman in want of such a Person, by directing a Line to J. G. at Mr. HICKY's Printing Office, will be waited on.\nCalcutta 5th May 1781.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA Spot of Garden ground, Consisting of one Biggah and four Gottahs near Coffey-pore pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges, with a good Carriage Road.\nFor particulars please to enquire of Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar, at Calcutta.\n\nMR. Stillas. Watch and Clock-maker, and late Assistant to Mr. Guthrie in the Radda Baazar. Begs leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen in the Settlement that He has taken a House in the Loll Baaz nex, door to Mr. Tirretta, where He repairs and Cleans all kind, of Clocks and Watches.\n\nGUTHRIE and WORDIE.\nTAKE this method of Acquainting the Public, that they intend quitting the Europe Shop Business, and that the Goods now remaining will be disposed of on as low Terms as possible, any Allowance made to those who take a quantity to dispose of again.—Any Person inclined to enter into that way of Business, may now suit themselves with a set of very good fixtures, and a tolerable assortment of Goods.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any Demands on the Estate of Mr. James Furze Deceased, are requested to send an account of them to Mr. Francis Belldry or to Mr. William Savery Executors, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are Requested to Discharge their Respective Debts, without Delay.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nHAVING any Claims, or Demands, on the Estate of Mr. Joseph Cooper Deceased, are requested to send an account of them to Mr. James Prescott, one of the Executors on or before the first of August next, and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to Discharge, their respective Debts without delay.\n\n[COLUMN 2]\n\nMr JONES.\nBEGS leave to inform his Friends and the Public in General, that he is removed from his China ware-House in the Rada Baazar to a House in the Post Office street near the Esplinade, situated behind the House formerly occupied by William Pawson Esqr. and has for sale the following Articles,\nA great variety of usefull best Stone and common China, in Setts, single or by the Dozen. A great variety of Painted Tea-setts, Tea and Sugar Candy Soy in Bottles, Ginger in Jar, Silks, Gauzes Pelongs, Paunch, Sinshaw, by the Piece or Yard Lanskin, and Flannell, Silver mounted Houlster Pistols, High mounted Saddles with Doeskin seats and Embroidered Furniture, Sashes, Gorgets Regemental sword-Knots, Gold and Silver, Cord Bands &c. Maderia, Brandy and, Porter in Bottles,\nSweet Oil in Pint Bottles, Mustard, Pickles, Hams, Glass Ware.\nAny person having empty Cannisters may have them fill'd with exceeding good Hyson Tea, sent from China by Mr. Mac'Clary.\nMr. Jones is much obliged to those Gentlemen and Ladies who has already favor' him with their orders and hopes for a Continuance of their favors.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nHAVING any Claims, or demands on the Estate of Capt. George Davies, of Artillery, on the Madras Establishment, lately deceased; are desired forthwith to send an account thereof to Doctor Chas. Allen at Fort William, sole Executor of the said Capt. Geo. Davies, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are requested immediately to pay the same.\n\nMr. HICKY,\nBEING informed the following, are just ready for the Press, I hope if you have the Printing them, you will employ a Binder.\nViz. A Treatise on Arbitrary Government. said to be wrote by the grand Turk, some are apt to think Lord Poolbundy laid down some of the Maxims but that remains a Secret which time must develope, no great things, but well supported by State Tools Pensioners, a Sycophants.\n2d A new mode of turning and twisting the Law at will. by Ven Poolbundy and others, a small Vol. but to be dedicated to that able Barister Stph Shawbag Esqr. who in return proposes to print his Juditious and Learned Observations on passive obedience, non resistance fawning and Cringing to Superiors. As he is not Acquainted with the mode of Defence tis thought he has for once Stumbled on the right side of the Cause.\n3d Learn'd and trite observations on good Eating and Drinking, by Soliman Gundy, Goose and Turtle Eater; formerly a practicioner in Physie now prefered; with directions when to Bleed, Vomit, or take a Purge, after over Gorgeing, very necessary for Young beginners.\n4th. A Plan for new modeling an Army, by a Northern Hermophradite; with many other unnecessary alterations in that department, with the Ways and means of creating new Places and Pentions, to Serve bonny Lads, under the Cloak of Economy, tho' the Injury it has done is visible to every Body; tis a very Stupid Piece; but like the first well Supported by the Nest as much of the Needfull passes through his Paws.\n5th The art of contracting, by a Society of Gentlemen Company's Servants, founded on Experience, in which is laid open, the whole Arcana of intreaguing for and Acquiring a good Contract, and the Ways and means to avoid the Performance of the same, to whic is Added the new mode of avoiding the Penalty by giving a New Name to it. a piece very Necessary to be purchased by all Young Gentlemen as soon as the arive in the Country.\n6th Proposals for a Course of Lectures, on Honesty, Morality, and Justice by Subscription; but much fear'd it will not take place, as tis Imagined a person for giving them, is not to be found in this Country. those who ought to be best Qualified for that purpose are too much engaged in Trifles to do their Duty.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-07-07", "date": "1781-07-07", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Melbourne copy", "image": "1781-07-07/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FPCAmX7ptjScqyt8VmQIRRgg145uz1Ca/view", "text": "HICKY'S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None,\n\n76 From Saturday June the 30th to Saturday July 7th 1781. [No. XXIV]\n\nSerjeant Glynn and Mr. Dunnings Arguments in the Cause of the King against Woodfall\nSIR,\n\nTHE proceedings upon the late very important trials for the printing and publication of the letter signed JUNIUS in the Public Advertiser in December last, are so interesting to every one who is a well-wisher to the liberty of the press, that I take the earliest opportunity of laying them before your readers.\nYour's\nAMOR PATRIA.\n\nOn Saturday the 30th of June, on a motion made by his own counsel Mr. Almon appeared in the C. of K. B. Westminster, before lord C J. Mansfield, and after many learned arguments, and the producing of several affidavits in his favour, Lord M. recommended to serjeant Glynn to amend the affidavits, and bring the defendant up again, unless they desired instant Judgment, the consequence of which they all knew, as he must instantly commit him.\n\nHis lordship asked the solicitor general, if Miller had any prosecutions against him, and being answered in the affirmative, declared he wondered at bringing Almon up for judgment before the other informations were tried, and advised it to be postponed, pending the issue of the intended prosecutions, as no man should be punished farther than his peculiar degree of guilt and some one might be found more immediately criminal than Almon; that if the counsel for Almon chose it, the court would not consider him as being brought for judgment that day, but would give judgment any future time that the counsel on either side should mutually appoint.\n\nOn the 4th of July came on to be argued in the court of King's-Bench, Westminster Hall, before lord chief Justice Mansfield, Judge Aston, Justice Willies, and Justice Ashurst, the two rules in the cause of the king and Woodfall.---The one obtained by the counsel for the crown, to shew cause why the the verdict given by the jury on the issue of the trial at Guildhall (see p. 334) should be set right, and properly entered on the record; the other obtained by the counsel for the defendant, to shew cause why it should not be altered, but should be entered in the words given by the jury. Mr. serjeant Glynn presumed he might open though their rule was previous to his. Lord Mansfield said he certainly might, and advised his considering the two together. The serjeant then went upon the words of the verdict, proving, in a very able and forcible speech, that the postea of the verdict, or the words \"Printing and publishing only,\" sufficiently proved that the jury meant to acquit the defendant; that nothing could be more strong, or carry a more conclusive evidence of such intention, than the new and additional word only; for although if the verdict had been simply guilty of printing and Publishing. he should have thought it a sufficient acquittal, the jury were careful of being properly understood, and had added the word only as an infallible direction of their meaning and design; that therefore it was a\n\ngood, true, and sufficient finding; a general verdict on grounds which properly warranted an acquittal, and he submitted it to the court whether it either ought or could be taken in any other sense; he enlarged much upon the epithets, by way of inuendo, in the information, with repeated energy enforcing, it was necessary that some criminal intention should have been proved that criminality is the essence of crime, and therefore it was the sole axiom on which a jury should found their verdict; that juries, on all trials were judges of law as well as of fact that this was a right of theirs, whenever they chose to exercise it; that they then did it at their peril, and at the peril of their consciences; and that it lay solely in their breasts, as the only constitutional judges, to weigh the motives of the publisher which ought to have an effect; and that by their verdict in the present case, it appeared they considered the defendant as the publisher of a paper called JUNIUS, but not as the criminal publisher of a libel; he next went upon the rule of the counsel for the crown, desiring the court to alter the verdict by intendment,\" proving that it was not in their power to alter any verdict of a jury, and to convince them that he did not speak without proper authority, quoted the case of Witham and lord Derby; at the same time referring them to lord Vaughan who, by a case in point, sufficiently shews, that a court cannot alter or amend the verdict of a jury. Having supposed, that the arguments of the gentlemen on the other side might have so much weight with the Bench as to induce them to be of opinion that the verdict given by the jury did not imply an acquittal, he asserted, that at any rate it did not imply a conviction; that if their lordships opinion should chance to turn against the defendant, the only thing left would be to proceed on a venire facias de novo: but this, he said, he only mentioned by way of argument; for he still supported his first opinion: but to touch on the grounds on which, he imagined the counsel for the crown might proceed, he had treated it in this way. However, he submitted the whole of his propositions to the court; and he hoped they would not consent to have the verdict altered, as that would be a precedent of a most mischievous nature, and totally unsupported by any case in the books; and that the supreme court of judicature might perhaps think with him; and when the matter came to be argued before the House of Lords, he doubted not they would think it extremely wrong to alter a verdict of a jury; and if it was not altered, his client certainly and indisputably stood acquitted.\n\nSerjeant Glynn having concluded his first speech, which lasted near three quarters of an hour, Mr. Lee, as the other counsel for the defendant, began with enforcing the arguments that the learned serjeant had used; insisting upon it that the jury, in consequence of the direction given them, had brought in their Verdict; that they had considered the defendant guilty as to the fact of publication, the first point laid down by the learned judge who tried the cause; but they totally acquitted him of the other, viz. the general criminal construction put upon the paper in the information. Lord Mansfield interupted Mr. Lee, desiring he would explain himself. He then repeated,\n\nthat by the words guilty of printing and publishing ONLY, the jury meant to say he did publish a letter, signed Junius, in a paper entitled the the PUBLIC ADVERTISER; but they did not mean to infer that he was guilty of publishing, with a seditious intention' the paper set forth in the information. Lord Mansfield told him that was impossible; for in the direction to the jury, they were told that they were to find the defendant guilty or not guilty of the charge made in the information; and therefore could not find him guilty of publishing the paper read in the evidence, but must mean the letter in the information. Mr. Lee replied, \"So far from this assertion being impossible, it is an absolute fact; and I have, as a proof of it, an affidavit in my pocket, made by one of the jury, asserting this very circumstance; which, if the Court will permit, I will instantly read.\" Lord Mansfield told him, he might state it to the Court. Mr. Lee then read the purport of it, deposing that William Sibley (one of the jury) thereby made oath, that, when he went up to give the verdict, he meant that the defendant did print a letter signed Junius, but he did not find him guilty of the criminal construction, put upon it in the information; judge Aston observed, the words criminal construction in the affidavit, were very ambiguous and desired Mr. Lee would tell him what they meant, as, if they alluded to the mere filling up the blanks they were one thing, but if they meant the introductory inuendos and general tenor of the information, it was a case extremely different Mr. Lee informed his lordship, that he had no hand in drawing up the affidavit, and therefore he could not possibly put a meaning of his own on the deponent's words; he went on very judiciously, and read two or three cases from the books, proving that the court had no sort of right to alter, by intendment, the verdict of a jury; that it was widely different in a criminal and a civil cause; that the present was in his opinion, sufficient to acquit his client, and he hoped that their lordships would be of the same opinion.\n\nMr. Solicitor General, as leading counsel for the crown, opened next; he attempted to prove, that the counsel for the defendant, by desiring that their rule might be made absolute and the verdict be entered on the record in the words of the jury, were contending for an absurdity, as the words guilty of publishing and printing only, wanted some subject to follow them, to make them either grammar or sense, and that it was his opinion they must have added to them the charge in the information; which was sufficient and full conviction of the defendant he asserted that it was common for the courts to alter verdicts, and mentioned the necessity of it, when the clerk of the court makes a mistake in entering them: he said that the word guilty must imply something, that it was as full therefore as usual, and the court would do right to make the proposed addition; it was common, he said, for a jury to say guilty or not guilty, and it was as common for the clerk to add to it when entered, \"of the charge laid in the indictment:\" he read many cases to prove precedents for amending the verdict; that it was full as necessary now, as there were two verbs without an accusative, and therefore it, of itself demanded the usual addition, which would render it complete, and sufficient\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-07-07/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C9Wg1yCtnzwJ10Q2nqR6bio-3ZF8VR0T/view", "text": "to obtain judgment on. — Mr. Moreton spoke next for the crown; he asserted that juries were not judges of law as well as of fact that he thought the letter, without the inuendos put into informations by the clerk who draws them, was sufficient to have laid before the jury; the fact of publication was all they had a right to judge of, the law supplied the rest; that whether the publisher had or had not an internal intention in his own mind, was nothing to the purpose. They had no power of considering the intention, the law judged it a libel, and upon sufficient proof of the publication, judgment should pass, that the verdict was a sufficient finding; that the charge in the information was printing and publishing the letter expressed therein; that the finding the defendant guilty of printing and publishing was all they had to do, and they had done; and that he would not contend about the word only, it might stand, so that the usual addition was put to the verdict when entered on the record! — Then Mr. Wallace began, and quoted precedents to shew that it had been usual to alter the verdicts of juries, as they seldom or never expressed them properly; he spoke; for about half an hour; when Mr. Dunning got up, as fourth counsel for the crown, and entered with accuracy and judgment on the matter in dispute; he observed, that as to juries being judges of of law, as well as of fact, it was a point, that had been often disputed, but never unanimously determined; that whether it was or was not disputable, was a matter he would not enter on; that one of the counsel for the defendant had dropped, that juries exercised their right of judging on law at their peril, that it appear-ep plain to him by the verdict given, they did not chuse to bring themselves into such a perilous stare, but had purposely left it undetermined, without exercising the right in this case: Mr. Dunning did not say a great deal, but much to the purpose. — Mr. Walker was the last who spoke on the same side, and said very little.\n\nSerjeant Glynn begged leave to say a few words, by way of reply, he began with observing that the learned gentlemen on the other side had reduced the question to a much narrower compass than they at first set out on, that he could not help taking notice, that in the numberless cases cited from the books by the solicitor general and his assistants, no sort of distinction had been paid to the different kinds of verdicts which had been altered by the court, most of those they had quoted being special verdicts and consequently they had not the least reference to the present argument; the verdict now in dispute was a general verdict in a criminal cause, and he would be bould to say, they neither had, or could produce, a precedent of any such having ever been altered by a court; that as to what the solicitor general had said with regard to the verdict of the jury, as given verbatim, by them, wanting a subsequent subject, that subject was Junius's letter, but it did not follow that it was a libel, the verdict was literally, Guilty of an innocent act; nor was this uncommon as it happened in the same manner, in the case of Elizabeth Canning; and more particularly in that of Penn and Mead, who were found by their jury, guilty of preaching: which was thought a sufficient verdict and they were acquitted on it, preaching being no crime; he therefore argued that his client had a right to an acquittal, or any rate a venire facias de novo; the quoting as a precedent for amending a verdict of a jury, the common and usual custom of setting right a clerical error, or mistake of the officer of the court, was by no means a parallel case; that that was necessary and customary, but he never heard of any court venturing to alter the verdict of a jury, as it was impossible for any persons, after the trial, to know what arguments the jury used among themselves, or what grounds the founded their verdict upon; that their power, as judges, would be totally useless, if a court could after they had formed and given a verdict, alter it to there own sentiments, and the only alteration he could think of would be the amazing one offered by Mr. Moreton, of suffering the word only to remain, and which would make the whole absolute nonsense: he observed how desperate the case appeared to the counsel for the crown themselves, when they could propose no alteration but that offered by Mr. Moreton, such as it was, and indeed it certainly was he observed, a most lamentable bad one if the court therefore were not of his first opinion that the verdict amounted to an aquittal he submitted it to their lordships, that it could be no verdict at all and he hoped the court would grant a new trial\n\nIt being now between four and five o'clock, the serjeant having finished a speech replete with learned and sound law, lord chief justice Mansfield said, he was sorry they had began so late in the day and term, and ordered it to stand over to next term: he observed that one of the counsel for the defendant was mistaken in saying, that he instructed the jury to judge of the information both as to law and fact; that he never did; but that he had told them, the epithets in the information were inferences of law, and what they had nothing to do with; that Mr. Dunning's opinion seemed to be just, \"that the jury had left the determination of the paper, whether a libel or not, to the court.\"\n\nIn the course of the trial Mr. Justice Aston observed (as mentioned in the forgoing page) that there was not a law-term more ambiguous than \"criminality,\" nor did he see how any affidavit from a jury-man would now avail one way or other. \"Will continued he, any jury-man take upon him to swear, that K--g does not denote King, M----y, Majesty, H--se of C----s, House of Commons?\" \"If indeed, added lord Mansfield, any member of the jury was to make such an affidavit, it would, in a particular manner, merit the consideration of the court.\"\n\nAnd on the 18 instant, about nine o'Clock, came on before Lord Mansfield and a special Jury, in the court of King's-bench at Guild-hall, the trial of Mr. Miller, for re-publishing Junius's Letter to the K-- in December last, in the London Evening Post. Only seven of the special Jury attending, five Tales-men, or common Jurors, were immediately taken out of the Box; when the Jury were sworn as follows:\n\nSpecial.\nSamuel Athawes, of St. Martin's-lane.\nHenry Vosey, Clement's-lane.\nJoseph Lancaster, Green Lattice-lane.\nWilliam Gill, Abchurch-lane.\nJohn Whitmore, Lawrence Poultney lane.\nJoshua Redshaw, St. Peter le-poor.\nWilliam Devifne, Bartholomew lane.\n\nTalesmen.\nWilliam Cave, of Faringdon-without.\nWilliam Washer, Bishopsgate-within.\nGeorge Moore, Faringdon-without.\nJoshua Woodward, Bishopsgate.\nRichard Ayres, Faringdon-without.\n\nMr. Walker read the Information, which being finished, Mr. Sollicitor-General got up and declared that the whole was meant a personal libel on the King; that his person ought to be sacred, and every attempt to villify and traduce his character should be punished: he pointed out several passages, which he said, were singularly obnoxious, particularly that which mentioned Ireland, and the Colonies; he endeavoured to vindicate Lord Townshend, as well as the conduct of administration with regard to America; asserting that he wondered, in the prosecutions already tried on the same subject, the Counsel for the defendants had never attempted to enter upon any particular passages, and justify the Paper; which silence he Looked upon as a sufficient acknowledgment of it's criminality on their side; that he could not possibly suppose that any Lawyer either had, or could seriously mean to defend the Paper, and declare the publication of it was innocent.\n\nMr. Wallace next examined the witnesses, viz Nathaniel Crowder, who proved the buying the Paper at Mr. Miller's, and Robert Harris, of the Stamp-Office, who proved Mr. Miller's having paid for stamps, and the duty on Advertisements occasionally.\n\nThe Publication being hereby sufficiently shewn, Mr. Serjeant Glynn rose as Counsel for the defendant; he began with declaring that as to what the learned Counsel had said, that no Lawyer could seriously defend the Paper, he had been Counsel for the defendants in the former trials, when he had seriously, and did now most seriously and solemnly defend the Paper, which he could not consider as a libel on the person of the King; that the charge in the information was a general charge, he had therefore gone generally upon the subject matter of it in his speeches; that particular passages had now been pointed out, which in his opinion made most strongly for his client, as they certainly reflected honour on the private character of the King, whose personal virtues were uniformly acknowledged, and particularly enforced throughout the Paper; that it was commonly accidental to all Princes to be surrounded by flatterers and bad Ministers, who prevented the truth from coming to the throne; the Paper, he said, was written with a glow of warmth, and what appeared as most violent was but the effect of the writer's fears of what might happen from a continuation of the then Measures of Government; both the writer and publishers therefore had but obeyed their duty, as good Citizens and Subjects, to warn their Neighbours of their danger, by an open and free publication of the Author's opinion — he did not complain himself of the non-attendance of the special Jury, it was sufficient for him that the Jury was composed of Citizens of London, who would, he doubted not, properly consider their own power and authority; who would join with him, that in this as well as in all criminal causes, it was necessary that some proof of a malignant mind, and wicked intention should be given; it did not matter what others had asserted, Juries were, in his mind, Judges of Law as well as Fact; they were in times of danger the asylum of the People, the accustomed refuge for them to fly to; they had been so formerly and might be so again: he urged the importance of the present case, and hoped they would fully exercise their power as constitutional Judges, and give a simple, intelligible, and explicit verdict; by doing otherwise, he declared they would desert their duty, and betray the trust reposed in them; his learned opponent had laboured hard to convince the Jury the letter was libellous; but as the inuendos in the information had not been proved, they being taken away, the information amounted to nothing criminal; he therefore sat down assured that the Jury upon reading the letter carefully, upon judging deliberately, and candidly considering the whole state the case, would acquit the defendant.\n\nMr. Devonport, the other Counsel for Mr. Miller, spoke next; he said he totally coincided with the sentiments of the learned serjeant, but he had hoped the counsel on the other side would in their arguments, have defined the nature of a libel; that he should have been instructed what in their opinion was and was not libellous; he declared the giving the attorney general power discretionally to file informations against the subject, an enormous encroachment on the liberty of the people, and ought to have died with the Star chamber; that at present, when the attorney-general, out of the luxuriancy of his fancy, or the intemperance of his zeal, thought proper, he might file these informations, for the most trifling causes; that in the instance before them, had there been a necessity for prosecution, the mode should have been the customary one, by indictment, which would have come under the cognizance of the grand jury, and they would have proceeded by affidavit &c. but that the prosecutions now carrying on, seemed totally unwarrantable, and without any just authority; he said, it was customary for a bad minister to screen himself under the wing of Majesty, from whence Junius's letter had justly drawn him; he next cited the case of the seven Bishops, and concluded his speech with declaring his expectations, that the\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-07-07/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C9Wg1yCtnzwJ10Q2nqR6bio-3ZF8VR0T/view", "text": "Jury would, if they acted according to the real dictates of his conscience, acquit his client.\n\nThe solicitor-general replied, by endeavouring to overthrow the arguments used by the serjeant and Mr. Davenport: he declared that the prosecution then laid before the court, was filed, according to law, and according to custom, officially by the attorney-general, a man of great abilities, and strict honour; that the act of parliament authorizing such practice was made since the revolution, and that therefore the attorney-general had acted according to a law formerly and regularly instituted; he then recapitulated his speech in the opening of the trial, repeating the sentences that he had before called obnoxious, declaring that he had ingeniously stated them, and that as he could not alter his opinion of the whole being highly libellous of the king personally, he hoped therefore, they would bring the defendant in guilty. Lord Mansfield, in his charge to the jury, said,\n\n\"Gentlemen of the jury,\n\n\"I have the satisfaction to know, that if I should be mistaken in the direction I am about to give you, as to your duty on the present occasion, it will not be final and conclusive; but it is under the full conviction of my own mind that I am warranted by the uniform practice of past ages, and by the law of the land, that I inform you, the question for your determination is whether the defendant printed and published a paper of such tenor and meaning as is charged by the information. If you find the defendant not guilty, you find that he did not print and publish as set forth; if you find him guilty, you find that he did print and publish a paper of the tenor and meaning set forth in the indictment. Your verdict finally establishes that fact, but you do not by that verdict find whether the production was legal or illegal; for should the defendant be found guilty, he may arrest the judgment, by insisting there is nothing illegal in this paper, and may carry this matter before the highest court court of judicature in this kingdom: nor do you find by that verdict that he did it with any degree of malice, or guilt, more than appears from the face of the publication. Nothing can be more various than the manner of publication, which may be attended with the highest degree of guilt, or with circumstances that make it a venial matter. It is certain, that all the epithets of malicious, seditious, given in the information, are inferences in law, and it is admitted, that it is needless to give any proof about them. The defendant after conviction may be heard to extenuate his offence, on his own affidavit, as was lately admitted in the case of one of the persons convicted of publishing the letter before you; which is a proof that the criminality of the fact is not determined by the jury. If you do not believe that the tenor and meaning of this paper are rightly set forth in the information: or if you disbelieve the evidence given to bring the publication home to the defendant, you must acquit him; but if you are satisfied in these points, you must find him guilty. If you chuse to determine the point of law, you should be very sure for your consciences' sake, that your determination is law; but if the law was, in every case, to be determined by juries, we should be in a miserable condition, as nothing could be more uncertain, from the different opinions of mankind.\"\n\nAt ten minutes after twelve the Jury went out.\n\nAs soon as the Jury on Mr. Miller's Trial were gone out to consider of their Verdict, the Trial of Mr. Baldwin, for Printing the same letter in the St. James's Chronicle, came on before Lord Mansfield. The Jury were:\n\nSpecial.\n\nEdward Green, of Collum-street, merchant.\nJohn Walter, of Fenchurch-Buildings Merchant.\nJohn Hutchinson, of Fenchurch-street, Merchant.\nGeo. Wheatley, of St. Clement's Lane, merchant.\nBenjamin Winthrop, of Lawrence Poultney-lane, Merchant.\nThomas Wilkinson, of the same, Merchant.\n\nThomas Cock, of Lothbury, Merchant.\n\nTalesmen.\n\nWilliam Hamilton, cooper.\nTho. Brown, shoemaker, Fenchurch-street.\nWilliam Benson, chaier.\nWilliam Ferguson.\nWilliam Pike, upholsterer.\n\nThe process being the same, on this Trial as on Mr. Miller's, we shall forbear reciting it, only taking notice, that the solicitor-general again jogged on through his former arguments, without attempting any thing more than in so many plain words abusing the Publisher and Author, citing the saying of a great man, who declared, \"He wishes to have an enemy without any accuser,\" and comparing Junius to a private enemy, who had not the spirit to turn an open public accuser, but had skulking under a mask, in so many impudent words, vilified and traduced the King personally.\n\nThe same evidences were called and examined, to prove the Publication, as had given witness on the prior trial; but one Gentleman of the Jury, not thinking the proof sufficient, desired Mr. Baldwin's servant might be examined, but not being present he was not sworn.\n\nBoth the juries after being out several hours, brought in their verdicts\n\nNOT GUILTY.\n\nCopy of the Question Lord Camden put to Ld. Mansfield in the upper Room, Dec. 10th in answer to the Paper Lord Mansfield left with the Clerk the Day before.\n\n1. DOES the opinion mean to declare, that upon the general issue Not Guilty, in the case of a seditious libel, the jury have no right by law to examine the innocence or criminality of the paper, if they fit, and to form their verdict upon such examination?\n\n2. Does the opinion mean to declare, that in the case above mentioned, when the jury have delivered in their verdict guilty, that this verdict has found the fact only and not the law?\n\n3. Is it to be understood by this opinion, that if the jury come to the bar, and say that they find the printing and publishing, but that the paper is no libel, that in that case the jury have found the defendant guilty generally, and the verdict must be so entered up?\n\n4. Whether the opinion means to say, that if the judge, after giving his opinion of the innocence or criminality of the paper, should leave the consideration of that matter, together with the printing and publishing, to the jury, such a direction would be contrary to law?\n\n5. I beg leave to to ask, whether dead, and living judges then absent, did declare their opinions in open court, and whether the noble Lord has any note of such opinions?\n\n6. Whether they declared such opinions, after solemn arguments, or upon any point judicially before them?\n\nSIR M. Hale in his Hist. of Law, page 140 says, that the Juries are Judges not only of the Fact, but of the Law. Vide Dr. Ellis on Liberty, Part 2, p. 29.\n\nSome Jury-men may be apt to say—If we do not find according to Evidence, though we have Reason to suspect the Truth of what the Witnesses swear, or if we do not find as the Judge directs, we may come into trouble, the Judge may fine us &c, Mr. Care in answer justly says, this is a vain fear. No judge dare offer any such thing, you are the proper Judges of the matters before you, and your Souls are at stake: you ought to act freely, and are not bound, though the court demand it, to give the reasons why you bring a Verdict in thus or thus, for you of the Grand jury are sworn to the contrary, viz. To keep secret your fellows Council and your own. And you of the petit jury are no way obliged to declare your motives, it may not be convenient. It was a remarkable Case be-\n\nfore Chief Justice Anderson; in Queen Elizabeth's time: a Man was arraigned for Murder, the Evidence was so strong that Eleven of the Jury were presently for finding him guilty, the twelfth refused, and kept them so long, that they were ready to starve, and at last made him comply with him, and bring in the prisoner not guilty. The Judge, who had several times admonished this Jury-man to join with his Fellows, being surprized, sent for him, and discoursed him privately to whom upon promise of Indemnity, he at last owned that he himself was the Man that did the Murder, and that the prisoner was innocent and that he resolved not to add Perjury and a second Murder to the first. But to convince every one that a Jury's no way punishable for going according to their Conscience, though against seeming evidence, and the reasons why they are not, nor ought to be questioned for the same, we shall here recite an adjudged Case, viz. that of Bushel, in the twenty second Year of Charles 2d. reported by the learned Sir John Vaughan, whose Book was licensed by the then lord Chancellor, the Lord Chief Justice North, and all the Judges then in England. The case at large fills near fifteen Pages, and is well worth reading: But we shall select only certain Passages from it.\n\nThe Case was this:\n\nBushel, and others of a Jury, having at a Session for London, Sept. 1670, acquitted Pen and Mead (two Quakers) of a Trespass, Contempt, unlawful Assembly and Tumult, whereof they had been indicted, were fined forty Pounds a Man, and committed 'till they should pay it.*. Bushel brings his Habeas Corpus, and upon the Return, it appeared he was committed, For that, contrary to Law, and against full and clear Evidence openly given in Court, and against the Directions of the Court in Matter of Law, they had acquitted the said W. P and W M. to the great Obstruction of Justice, &c. which upon solemn Argument, was by the Judges resolved to be an insufficient Cause of fining and committing them, and they were discharged, and afterwards brought Actions for their Damages. The Reasons of which Judgment, are reported by Judge Vaughan, and amongst them he useth those that follow, which we shall give you in his own Words: One fault in the Return is That the Jurors are not said to have acquitted the Persons indicted against full and Manifest Evidence. Corruptly and knowing the said Evidence to be full and manifest against the Persons indicted. For how manifest soever the Evidence was, if it were not manifest to them, & that they believed it such, it was not a finable Fault, nor deserving Punishment: upon which Difference the Law of pu-\n\n* The Translator of Fortescue in his preface, p. 13. says \"The Jury was treated more like a Pack of Felons, than a Jury of honest Men. No Jury for many Ages received so many instances of Displeasure and Affront, because they preferred not the Humour of the Court before the quiet of their own Consciences, even to be esteemed as perjured, though they had really been so, had they not done what they did. After two days and two nights restraint for a verdict, they were in the End fined and imprisoned, for giving it.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-07-07/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C9Wg1yCtnzwJ10Q2nqR6bio-3ZF8VR0T/view", "text": "Mr. HICKY,\nTHO' the Essay in the front of the India Gazette of the 19th instant, signed Sir John Barnard, is below contempt; yet in compassion to his Ignorance, you'll please to let the Learned Author know, that the measures he has in view, of making Government Paper a legal tender; is (thanks to the wisdom of our Laws) not in the Power of the King of Great Britain, much less in the power of any Governor and Council, or Supreme Court whatsoever of enforcing, I agree so far with the Knight, that it would often prove very convenient to some People, to propagate and establish the Doctrine, but the mischief is, that it may at the same time prove, not only inconvenient, but ruinous to others: if people agreed to his construction of Salus Populi, suprema lex, it would be introductive of the very worst species of Tyranny, respecting property, to force Men to an absolute Acceptance of Paper for their demands, without a choice left, as to the security; the British Parliament never yet did, nor I trust never will adopt, so oppressive a measure: so that as the fact really is, Sir John's Salus Populi, militates strongly against himself, indeed the voluntary Association he mentions, none can object to; as any thing that's lawful may be done by consent he must know little of the American Paper Currency, when he supposes any Analogy to subsist between their Assemblies, and our Settlement; every act of their assemblies with the consent of their Governor and Council, was as binding on them, as a British Act of Parliament is, on the Citizens of London, and Remain'd as well establish'd; if not negatived by the King and Council within two years after, having passed the same, and why not? are their Assemblies not chosen as regularly, as our House of Commons by a free Choice of the People.? I please my self by still, by supposing them our Colonies, as I can't bear the thought of our losing them just now. On looking at Sir John Barnard's modest Conclusion I beg his pardon, if any thing in this Paper should give him Offence, and make the same request to him, which he do's to the Editor of the India India Gazette, that he will accept of my Labors, if not for the merit of them, at least in Compliment to the good Intention of\nArgos.\n\nCurious instance of the Caprice of Women.\nTHE Marechal De Belgarde was a Lover and Favorite or Ann of Austria, but happened to be discarded upon the following whimsical occasion.\nWhen He was taking leave of her Majesty to repair to his Command in the Army, He solicited her with an air of Passion and Mistery to honour him with her hand; which after She had—with a blush—some hesitation—and turning her head aside, \"with Neck retorted and oblique regard,\" as the Poet expresses it, at length consented, the Marechal applied it immediately to — The Hilt of His Sword.\nA most stupid piece of old Fashion'd Gallantry to be sure, but mark at the same time the unaccountable Caprice of Women, in his dismission very shortly after from his Command.\nA sober Man when Drunk, has the same kind of stupidity about him, that a Drunken Man has when he is sober, witness the Case of — , and in Philosophy we find it established that Eunuchs bear Wine better than MEN do, listen to this ye Jovial Soakers, and never boast again of being able to Carry off a greater quantity of Liquor, than ANOTHER\nThe Philosopher who claimed the Prize of Drinking, for being the first Drunk, may be said to have done honor to his GENDER.\n\nMr. HICKY\nI think it was extreamely stupid in Sir Hector Munro that he did not forsee the violent unusual Rains that fell after he left Madras in August or Sept. last.---- And much more so that he had not amongst all the Apparatus of a General officer an Umbrella that would have covered the Carnatic, or at least the province of Arcot, and throwing the Rains wide of his own Army and Baillies, have drowned Hyders.\nBut what is still more extraordinary is, that he did not order the Gallant Baillie to March with Bombproof Tumbrils. — If this precaution had been taken, or even if he had made his Troops eat a Months Provision before they left the Mount all would have been well. — And what Man that has made a single remark on his Conduct, judging of it by Events, who could not easily have done either of these simple things.\nYours Petrified\n\nMESrs. STARK and ROBERTSON, ACQUAINT the Subscribers that the Lottery for the Harmonic House, was drawn this Morning, and the Prize came up to No. 148.\nThe Proprietors of the following numbers being entitled to have their subscription money repaid are requested to draw on Messrs. Stark and Robertson for the amount of their respective Tickets (in Class the Ninth.)\n137. 143. 149.\n138. 144. 150.\n139. 145. 151.\n140. 146. 152.\n141. 147. 153.\n142.\n\nMR. Stillas Watch and Clockmaker, and late Assistant to Mr Guthrie in the Radda Baazar. Begs leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen in the Settlement that He has taken a House in the Loll Baaz nex, door to Mr. Tirretta, where He repairs and Cleans all kind, of Clocks and Watches.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA Spot of Garden ground, Consisting of one Biggah and four Gottahs near Cossey-pore pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges, with a good Carriage Road.\nFor particulars please to enquire of Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar, at Calcutta.\n\nGUTHRIE and WORDIE.\nTAKE this method of Acquainting the Public, that they intend quitting the Europe Shop Business, and that the Goods now remaining will be disposed of on as low Terms as possible, any Allowance made to those who take a quantity to dispose of again. — Any Person inclined to enter into that way of Business, may now suit themselves with a set of very good fixtures, and a tolerable assortment of Goods.\nCalcutta 5th May 1781.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nHAVING any Claims, or Demands, on the Estate of Mr. Joseph Cooper Deceased, are requested to send an account of them to Mr. James Prescott, one of the Executors on or before the first of August next, and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to Discharge, their respective Debts without delay.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any Demands on the Estate of Mr. James Furze Deceased, are requested to send an account of them to Mr. Francis Belldry or to Mr. William Savery Executors, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are Requested to Discharge their Respective Debts, without Delay.\n\nWANTS EMPLOYMENT.\nA Young Man who lately came from England, would be glad to engage himself in any Gentleman's Office as a Writer, or Book-Keeper.\nAny Gentleman in want of such a Person, by directing a Line to J. G. at Mr. HICKY's Printing Office, will be waited on.\n\nFor Sale by P. Mac'Intyre, the following Goods on the most reasonable terms.\nHYSON Tea in Chests Boxes and double Catty cannisters, Souchong Tea in different Packages, Sugar Candy in large Tubs, Loxsoy, Candied Oranges, Plain and Embroidered Lute string, Plain and Striped Sattin, Dimity Sinshaw and corded Silk, Peelong, Mode Tiffany, Gauze, Gauze Handkerchiefs, Cat Gut, Ribbonds, Plain and Embroider'd Shoes and Slippers.\nEnglish Claret, Cherry Brandy, Vinegar Sauces, Hams, Pickled Tongues, Linseed Oil, Glass ware, Silver Buckles, Silk and Leather Sword Belts, Hatts and Silk Stockings, Books, with great variety of other China and Europe goods.\nConsiderable Allowance will be made to Dealers that Buy a Quantity: and for the convenience of those of his Customers that may not choose to Buy whole Peices, He will sell Silks and Gauzes by the Yard, and likewise Hyson and Souchong Tea by the Seer.\n\nPUBLIC LIBRARY.\nJOHN ANDREWS Respectfully begs leave to Inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement, that the Circulating Library kept hitherto in the Old Fort, is removed to a Cool and Commodious House formerly belonging to Doctor Hamilton behind the Riding School, and Between the Houses of George Livius Esqr. and Mr. Schultz Jeweller.\nJOHN ANDREWS takes this Opportunity of returning his respectful thanks to the Ladies, and Gentlemen, who have honored him with their Commands, and hopes for the Continuance of their favors.\n\nTO BE SOLD.\nJUST Imported, An Elegant Europe Chariot. Enquire of Mr. Sherburne at whose House It may be seen.\n\nCALTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-07-07 Supplement", "date": "1781-07-07", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-07-07-supplement/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C9Wg1yCtnzwJ10Q2nqR6bio-3ZF8VR0T/view", "text": "nishing Jurors, for false Verdicts, principally depends.\n\nI would know whether any thing be more common, than for two Men Students, Barristers, or Judges, to deduce contrary and opposite Conclusions out of the same Case in Law? And is there any Difference, that two Men should infer distinct Conclusions from the same Testimony? Is any thing more known, than that the same Author, and Place in that Author, is forcibly urged to maintain contrary Conclusions, and the Decision hard which is in the right? Is any thing more frequent in the Controversies of Religion than to press the same texts for opposite tenets? How then comes it to pass, that two persons may not apprehend, with reason and Honesty, what one Witness or many say, to prove in the Understanding of one plainly one thing, but in the Apprehension of the other, clearly the contrary? Must therefore one of these merit Fine and Imprisonment, because he doth that which he cannot otherwise do, preserving his Oath and Integrity? And this is often the Case of the Judge and the Jury.\n\nI conclude therefore, that this return, charging the Prisoners to have acquitted P. and M. against full and manifest evidence first, and next, without saying that they did know and believe that the evidence to be full and manifest against the indicted Persons, is no cause of fine and imprisonment.\n\nIn the Margin of the fol. 142, it is thus noted: Of this mind were ten judges of eleven; the Chief Baron Turner gave no opinion, because not at the Argument.\n\nAnd in the same fol. he saith, the verdict of a jury, and evidence of a Witness, are very different things, in the truth and falshood of them: A witness swears but to what he hath heard or seen generally, or more largely, to what hath fallen under his Senses: But a Juryman swears to what he can infer and conclude from the testimony of such Witnesses by the act and force of his understanding, to be the Fact inquired after; which differs nothing in Reason, though much in the Punishment, from what a Judge, out of various Cases considered by him, infers to be the Law in the Question before him.\n\nIf the meaning of these words, finding against the Direction of the Court, in matter of Law; be, that if the Judge having heard the evidence given in court (for he knows no other) shall tell the jury upon this evidence the law is for the Plantiff, or for the defendant, and you are under the pain of fine and imprisonment to find accordingly, and the Jury ought of duty so to do, then every Man sees, that the jury is but a troublesore delay, great Charge and of no use in determing right and wrong; and therefore the trials by them may be better abolished than continued which were a strange new found conclusion, after a trial so celebrated for many hundrd Years.\n\nIt is true, if the jury were to have no other evidence for the fact but what is deposed in court, the Judge might know their evidence, and the fact from it, equally as they, and so direct what the law were in the Case Though even then the judge and jury might honestly differ in the Result, from the Evidence as well as two Judges may, which often happen; but the evidence which the jury have of fact, is much otherwise than that: For, 1. being returned of the Vicinage where the Cause of Action ariseth, the law supposeth them thence to have sufficient Knowledge to try the matter in issue (and so they must) though no evidence were given on either side in Court; but to this evidence the Judge is a stranger.\n\n2. They may have evidence from their own personal Knowledge, by which they may be assured; and sometimes are, that what is deposed in court is absolutely false, but to this the Judge is a Stranger; and he knows no more of the fact than he hath learned in court, and perhaps by false depositions, and consequently knows nothing.\n\n3. The Jury may know the Witness to be stigmatized, and infamous, which may be unknown to the Parties, and consequently to the Court.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-07-14", "date": "1781-07-14", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-07-14/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/18eMzMk00yRImLGfanFjqo58KfJpIWYtd/view", "text": "HICKY'S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday July the 7th to Saturday July 14th 1781. [No. XXV]\n\nDesign, Duty, and Fundamental Institution of Petty Juries—from Delolme.\nAS the main object of the institution of the Trial by a Jury is to guard accused persons against all decisions whatsoever by men invested with any permanent official authority it is not only a settled principle that the opinion which the Judge delivers has no weight but, such as the Jury choose to give it, but their verdict must besides comprehend the whole matter in trial, and decide as well upon the fact, as upon the point of law that may arise out of it, in other words, they must pronounce both on the commission of a certain fact, and on the reason which makes such fact to be contrary to law.\nThis is even so essential a point, that a bill of indictment must expressly be grounded upon those two objects. Thus an indictment for treason must charge, that the alledged facts were committed with a treasonable intent.\nJuries are so uncontroulable in their verdict, that no coercive has the constitution been, left no directions to restrain them in the exercise of their function, however spacious in the beginning, might in the issue be converted to the very destruction of the ends of that institution It is a repeated principle, that a Juror, in delivering his opinion, is to have no other rule but his opinion itself; that is to say, no other rule than the belief which results to his mind from the facts alledged on both sides, from their probability, from the credibility of the witnesses, and even from all such circumstances as he may have a private knowledge of.\nThis principle that a Jury is to decide both on the fact and Criminality of it, is well understood thus in the prosecution of Woodfall, for printing Junnius Letter to the King, the Jury brought in the following verdict, (guilty of printing and publishing only) the consequence of which was the discharge of the Prisoner.\nWhen the verdict pronounces not guilty, the prisoner is set at liberty, and cannot on any pretence, be tried again for the same offence If the verdict declares him guilty, then, and not till then, the judge enters upon his function as a Judge, and pronounces the punishment which the law appoints. But even in this case, he is not to Judge according to his own discretion only he must strictly adhere to the letter of the law; no constructive extension can be admitted, and however criminal a fact may in itself be, it would pass unpunished if it were found not to be positively comprehended under some one of the cases provided for by the law. The evil that may arise from the impunity of a crime, that is; an evil which a new law may instantly stop, has not by the english constitution, considered as of magnitude sufficient to be put in comparison with the danger of breaking through a Barrier on which so mightly depends the safety of the individual.\nIn a Word, the constitution of england being a free constitution, demanded from that circumstance alone extraordinary precautions to guard against the dangers which unavoidably attend the powers of inflicting punishments; and it is particularly when considered in this light, that trial by Jury proves an admirable\n\ninstitution.\nBy means of it, the judicial authority is not only placed out of the hands of the Man who is vested with the Executive authority,—It is even out of the hands of the judge himself; Not only the person who is trusted with the public Power can not exert it, still he has, as it were received the permission for that purpose, of those who are set apart for to Administer the Laws, these Men without whose declaration the Executive and Judicial powers are both bound down to inaction, do not form amongst themselves a permanent Body, who may have had time to study how their power may serve to promote their private Views; they are Men selected at once from among the People, who perhaps never were before called to the exercise of such a function, nor foresee that they ever shall be called to it again.—\nAs the extensive right of challenging, effectually baffles, on the one hand, the Secret practices of such as, in the face of so many discouragements, might still persist in making the judicial power Subservant to their own views, and on the other excludes all personal resentments, the sole affection which remains to influence the integrity of those who alone are intitled to put the Public power into action during the short period of their Authority, is, that our own fate as subjects, is essentially connected with that of the Man whose doom they are going to decide.\nIn fine, such is the happy nature of this institution, that the judicial power, a power so formidable in itself, which is to dispose without finding resistance, of the Property, honour and life of individuals, and which whatever precautions may be taken to restrain it, must in a great degree remain arbitrary, may be said in england to exist,—to accomplish every intended end, and to be in the hands of nobody.\nHence, though an accused person may be exposed to have his fate decided by persons (the Petty jury) who possess not, perhaps, all that sagacity which in some delicate cases is particularly advantageous to meet with in a Judge, yet this inconvenience is amply compensated by the extensive means of defence with which the law, as we have Seen, has provided him. If a juryman does not possess that expertness which is the result of long practice, yet neither does he bring to judgement that hardness of heart which is more or less, also a consequence of it, and bearing about him the principles, let me say, the unimpaired instinct of humanity, he trembles while he exercises the Lawfull Office to which he finds himself called, and in doubtfull cases always decides for mercy.—\nAs these circumstances have combined to introduce such a mildness into the exercise of criminal Justices, that the trial by jury is that point of their Liberty to which the people of England are most thoroughly and universally weded; and the only complaint I have ever heard uttered against it, has been by Men, Who more sensible of the necessity of Public order, than alive to the feelings of humanity, think that too many offenders escape with impunity.—\n\nMr. HICKY.\nIN this Time of general distress, and when the fate of the Carnatic almost\n\nsolely depends on the supplys of Grain from Bengal,—Let a few of those Encouragements so wisely granted by Government be enumerated.—Give the Devil his due Mr. HICKY and be not to partial to the minor Power.\nOur Ministers, Machiavels in Commerce tho' their proper departmet as well as Politics, foresaw from the Incursions of our Enemies in the Carnatic, the Consequences that must attend them. A distressing, want of Grain and every other kind of Provisions.—They accordingly resolved in, as fit or necessary step for encouraging Owners of the small quantity Tonnage less in the Country to employ us in supplies for the distressed Presidencies) to prohibit the Exportation of Salt, so sufficiently descerning tho' that much time would be spent by landing it on the Coast, and that the short-sighted Country Captains, by grasping at the small Returns on salt might allow one trip in the Year, or fall in with the French Fleet, And at the sametime Considering how many Favorites might be served true, and the Revenues increated.—\nAnother Encouragement which either immediately proceeded or followed the prohibition of, imposing laid, was a Specious of Ship Money, four Anas per Ton on every Vessel extraordinary departing this Port Chearfully paid because Government receives no part of the—and have generously bestowed the Emoluments on a Secretary who is truly the most deserving one they have.\nIt is surprising that no Gratefull Address has yet been presented for those Benefits, when the Great Immunities from the Madra's Government are Considered. 'till now they exacted at this Port only a duty of 5 per Ct—and as a further Indulgence to the Trader, grant him Bills on the Bengal Treasury for the Cargoe at 120 Pgs. per Garce and an Exchange two per Cent less than could be got from others.—This Obligation to the Merchant is likewise attended with the utmost Humanity to the Poor Inhabitants who by so Unusual Exertion of Power, are furnished with Rice at the Moderate Price of 150 Pags. per Garce. And every Person must allow that 25 Pags. per Cent is a trifling recompence Dubash Favorite and Master for Warehouse Rent and the Trouble of Retailing.—\nAll these good things Mr. Hicky will surely induce every one to exert himself in sending Grain to the Carnatic especially under the safe Convoys which are granted, and the may hope to see further\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-07-14/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/18eMzMk00yRImLGfanFjqo58KfJpIWYtd/view", "text": "Indulgences given to this Trade when the Caledonian Boards take it into Confideration.\n\nTo Mr. HICKY\nSIR,\nFINDING from an erronious paragraph in your paper of the 21st April, you have unintentionaly done great injustice to this Army in mentioning the Stores taken in our late Victory over Sindiah, I think it becomes the impartiality of your Paper to do Justice to Colonel Camac and his Army by insertion the inclosed copy of the official Return sent to the Board of Ordinance on that occasion.\n\nBesides the Guns and Stores not mentioned in this Return, Vast quantities of Powder and Balls of all sizes were destroyed and thrown into the Sinde, Rockets, Gingalls, Sooter-malls, and other warlike apparatus to a great amount, with 200 Bullocks loaded with Europe Musquets just arived for Sindiah's Sepoys. Two Elephants with his grand standards, his Nagarahs and Ensigns of state, with above an hundred loaded Camels, all the [ILL] and Carriage Bullocks amounting to [ILL] hundreds.\n\nMany Elephants and vast Treasure [ILL] have been taken, but our want of [ILL] prevented, it If we had this assistance [ILL] tory would have been complete.\n\nI request you'd publish this letter, and [ILL] Return, and you will oblige a constant [ILL] der.\nAn Officer of Col. Camac's Army.\n\nReturn of Ordnance, and Ordnance stores taken from Makajee Sindiah on the 25th March 1781\nAs per survey 28th March 1781.\n\nNames of STORES\nDiameter of the Bore\nLength of the Piece\nNumber of stores\nREMAKKS\n\nCarriages with Limbers 12 Prs 2 Much broke and in very bad Condition.\n9 do 1 Do. - - - do.\n5 do 3 Do. - - - do.\n2 do 2 Do. - - - do.\nHowitzers 8 Inch 1 Do. - - - do.\n4 do 1 Do. - - - do.\nCartridges filled Linnen 12 Pr 140 6 P'd of P. each B unserviceable P. very Co[ILL]\n9 do 39 4 - do. - - do.\n5 do 200 2 - do. - - do.\nIron from old Carriages Mds. 222\nLead Fig do 915\nOrdinance Brass Guns 9 Prs 4 1 7 8 1 Dutch 13 or 14 lb w. less or more but not m[ILL]\n5 do 3 3 6 7 1 Do. 1200 lb weight marked\n5 do 3 3 6 6 2 Do. one marked 1202 and one 1208\n2 do 2 5 4 2 2 Do. one marked 510 & one 505 lb weight\nHowitzers 8 Inch 8 5 3 3 5 1 Do. 1200 lb weight less or more not mark[ILL]\n4 do 4 8 2 0 5 1 Country new made, badly finished much [ILL] ney comb'd unfit for any use.\nIron Guns 12 Prs 48 9 2 French 30 lb more or less each not marked\nPouches Side for 24 rounds each Musqt. Cartridgs 240 No Slings\n18 do do 40 Do.\n\nPowder Country Coarse Maunds 25 M S 20 Very Dirty\nRockets fill'd 23 The Stocks all broke\nSaws pitt or cross cut 6 Much worse\nScrews Elevating 2 Prs 1 No bolts, nor burrs\nShott fixed to Bottoms grape 12 do 25 Not in proportion to the w't of a 12 Pr [ILL]\n15 Do. - - - D[ILL]\n9 do 30 Near the weight\n5 do 7\nLoose Round Europe 12 do 25\n6 do 26\n4 do 24\n3 do\nbeat Iron Country 12 do 81\n9 do 73\nLarge 5 do 280\nSmall 5 do 149\n3 do 58\n2 do 52\nUnfinished of sizes Mds: 15 420\nShells fill'd Fuz'd 4 Inch 20 The wheels of one Intirely broke to pe[ILL]\nTumbrels Ammunition 6 and the rest of the Tumbrils in a very shat[ILL] condition.\n\nN. B. There are Eight Country Hackries brought to this Ground, and 40 loaded with Ammunition and Stores have been [ILL] stroyed, and the Ammunision blown up for want of Conveyance.\nEzek. Mackelwaine Capt of Artillery.\nJ. CAMAC Lt. Col. Commanding - Alex. Robertson Dep[ILL] Commissary Ordn[ILL]\n\nCALCUTTA.\nON Tuesday last the Chaser sloop of war arrived at Calcutta from Sir Edw. Hughes's fleet, with advice of the arrival of the Swallow Packet, which left Ireland on the 22d of February, with Lord Macartney on board, who is appointed to the chair of Madras. The Swallow brings the following important intelligence: That Sir Jos. Yorke, ambassador at the Hague, unable to obtain satisfactory answers from the states-General to his repeated remonstrances, had been recalled; and that his Majesty, by the advice of his Privy Council, had ordered hostilities to be commenced against the Dutch flag, and an embargo to be laid upon all vessels of that nation then in the different ports of Great Britain: in consequence of this order, upwards of 900 of their vessels were immediately seized. The number of captures made by the King's ships and privateers is very great; it is supposed that not less then 300 vessels have been taken; amongst these were several ships of war. The Warwick alone, upon a cruize, had taken six valuable prizes, and sent them into port; and upon her return, with only about one third of her crew (the rest being put on board the different prizes) took a fine new 64 gun ship, just out of the Texel, and brought her into port. - It is said, that there is hardly an English vessel who is not either made into a privateer, or carries a letter of marque.\n\nPeace with America was talked of at home before the Swallow came [ILL] but by no means confirmed. How[ILL] certain it is, that Adm. Arbut[ILL] and the King's troops, have poss[ILL] themselves of every sea-port of c[ILL] quence, except Boston; and sever[ILL] the the southern provinces, it is bel[ILL] have come over.\n\nThe fleet of three men of war and [ILL] Indiamen, that sailed from Madras [ILL] 7th of April, with Sir Thos. Rumb[ILL] on board, arrived in England the b[ILL] January, without any accident. [ILL] fortunately for them, Count de Est[ILL] who had been cruizing for four mo[ILL] to intercept them, and could hard[ILL] of meeting them, had left his st[ILL] only two days before they arrived [ILL] Together with the China ships, a[ILL]\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-07-14/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/18eMzMk00yRImLGfanFjqo58KfJpIWYtd/view", "text": "joined them at the Cape of Good Hope, the number of Indiamen amounting to sixteen, all of whom were safely arrived.\n\nAdmiral Rodney had returned from the West Indies, to take command of the Grand Fleet, in the room of Adm. Geary, who was to take command in the West Indies.\n\nThree ships of the line, one fifty gun ship, and 2 frigates, with sixteen Indiamen under the command of Admiral Kepenfelt, with two King's regiments, and about 1000 Company's recruits, were ready to sail in January, but were detained, and would not sail till March. The reason assigned for detaining this fleet, was the rupture with the Dutch, in order that it might be reinforced with ships and troops. Mr. McPherson, appointed a member of the Supreme Council, is on board one of the Indiamen.\n\nThe King of Prussia, it is reported, has threatened to march an army of 60,000 men into the Provinces, to punish the Dutch for their perfidy and ingratitude to their old allies the English. The French, on the other hand, have an army of the same number ready to oppose him.\n\nSince the commencement of hostilities against the Dutch, the spirit of Privateering is so great, that almost every person in England possessed of a small sum of money, purchasing shares in vessels to cruize against the Dutch merchantmen.\n\nExtract of a letter from Fort St. George dated June 13.\n\nThe army marched from Cudalore the 26th ult. and has returned with 1100 bullocks, and a quantity of grain, taken from the enemy. Hyder's people raised the siege of Tiagar, on hearing of the march of the army. It was supposed the army marched again from Cudalore on the 10th inst. for Chillimbrum, where Hyder is posted with the main body of his army; but we don't expect to hear of a general engagement, as we are told for certain he does no mean to come to action in any other way than by harassing us with his cavalry. Had Sir Eyre Coote sufficient bullocks and provisions, he would soon possess himself of Arcot, or oblige Hyder to fight. We are anxiously wishing for the arrival of Col. Pearse's detachment. Sir Edw Hughes will sail to-morrow, to cruize for the expected Europe fleet; he takes with him some 24-pounders for the use of the army.\n\nAdvices from Madras mention, that Sir Eyre Coote had actually marched against Chillibrum on the the 17th. That place is very strongly fortified, and is Hyder's principal magazine.\n\nLetters received from Col. Pearse's detachment, dated the 18th June, mention that he was about five days march from Nellore; that he had not as yet met with the smallest interruption in his march.\n\nAccounts received from Col. Muir's detachment mention another engagement with Scindia, in which the Mahrattas had 100 men killed; our loss is reckoned 20 Sepoys killed and wounded.\n\nCapt. Smith, of the George, brought\n\nwith him as prisoners from Madras, 30 of Hyder's troops, and an old man a servant of the Nabob's, who had been discovered carrying on a traiterous correspondence with the enemy. One of his letters to Hyder had been intercepted, and the Harcarrah who carried it was hung up directly. It is supposed that he will be compelled to make discoveries of great consequence. He is now confined in the Fort.\n\nCap. Parr, who commands his Majesty's sloop the Chacer, took all the Dutch pilot Vessels that were in Ballasore Roads. They had been down to lay the Buoys for the Dutch Ships which generally arrive about this Time. And on Tuesday Morning, one of our Pilot Schooners, with 40 Seamen well armed, and under the Command of a King's lieutenant, went up to Chinsurah, to take the Pilot and other Dutch Vessels at that place. In the Evening the Lieutenant with 14 Seamen, went on shore, and demanded the Keys of the Fort in his Majesty's name; But Mr. Ross, the chief, refused to deliver them, and immediately ordered the Bridges to be drawn up, till the arrival of the Regiment of Seapoys from Chandernagore, to the Commandant of which Mr. Ross surrendered the Fort.\n\nMess. Purlin, Heatly, Adair, and Ramus, are appointed Commissaries at Chinsurah. Mr. John David Paterson is appointed Commissary of Barnagore, and Mr. Spottiswood, his Deputy.\n\nIt is reported, that upwards of thirty lacks in specie, and Dutch Company's property to a great amount, was in the fort when it was given up.\n\nThe Dutch Bankshall at Fulta was taken possession of by part of the Chacer's crew and yesterday the town of Bernagore was invested by 300 of the Calcutta militia sepoys, who took it without the least opposition.\n\nOn Wednesday evening all the Dutch seamen belonging to the pilot sloops, were sent into the New Fort, under a a guard of sepoys.\n\nA subscription paper is going about Calcutta for fitting out a privateer of considerable force to cruize against the Dutch to the Eastward. It is much to be hoped that the plan will succeed, but expedition is absolutely necessary.\n\nFriday the 6th the Swallow Packet arrived at Calcutta; Capt Mitchell of the Coventry frigate came up to town in her, having left his Ship safe at Kedgiree.\n\nWhile the Swallow was at home she remained in Ireland; Lord Macartney left London privately, and went on board her in Cork Harbour.\n\nThe Harmonic house, put up to Lottery by Mess. Stark and Robertson, and drawn on Monday last, was won by the Hon. Mr. Justice Hyde.\n\nPROMOTIONS.\n\nRevenue Department,\n\nMr. James Collie, is appointed surgeon at Burdwan, vice Mr. Hunter.\n\nMilitary Promotions.\n\nEnsigns promoted to the rank of lieutenants, viz.\n\nM. Falvey, H. Cummings, Thomas Hare, ---- Cox, P. Young, John Mitchie, Thomas Shouldham, Wil. Toone Anthony Robinson, William Cuswell\n\nHugh A. Atkinson, Jo. Campbell Will. Evans, Charles Wyatt, Robert Mitchell, Rich. Maurice, Ja. Crockatt, W Muncrieffe, Alex. Kinloch, Abel Payton, Cha. Fraser, John D'Coursey, John Shakesoft, Tho. Townsend, Rob. Pine. George Gillespie, Ellis St John, Henry A. O'Donnell, John W. Adams, Mich. Symes, Will. Snead, Henry Worsley, Jeremiah Parker, Howel, J. R. Pierce, William Austwick, Arch. Armstrong, Edmund Field, Henry Rochford, Richd. Adams, Christopher Cleobury, Thomas Alcock, Edmund Wells, Allex. Munro, Thomas Arnold, William Smith, Robert Watts, David Haldane, Robert Nairne, Edwd. Dawson, Jas. Hatchett, Thos. Winyates, Thos Salkeld, Thomas Chauner, John Rankin, Thos. Slaughter, John Staples, Alex. Orme, John Eade, Will. M. Marston, Walter Mayberry, James Atkinson, Thos. Anderson.\n\nJuly 1st. Arrived the Royal Charlotta, Faulkner, Madras, ballast. ---- Mary, Chew, Madras, ballast. ---- 4, George Smith, Madras, Ballast. ---- His Majesty's Ship Chaser, Capt Parr, Madras. ---- Free Mason, French, Madras, ballast. ---- 6th Swallow Packet, Hall, Madras ---- His Majesty's ship Coventry, Capt. Mitchel, Madras, 10th snow Venus John Shobroke from Madras, and Snow Elinor, Capt. Orpin, from Acheen.\n\nDIED Monday July 9th, Lieutenant Samuel Eyre belonging to His Majestys Sloop Nymptn, the Honour of War paid to the Corps going over the side by the Mariens, and seemingly was much lamented by the Ships Company.\n\nMESrs. STARK and ROBERTSON,\n\nACQUAINT the Subscribers that the Lottery for the Harmonic House, was drawn this Morning, and the Prize came up to No. 148.\n\nThe Proprietors of the following numbers being entitled to have their subscription money repaid are requested to draw on Messrs. Stark and Robertson for the amount of their respective Tickets (in Class the Ninth.)\n\n137. 143. 149.\n138. 144. 150.\n139. 145. 151.\n140. 146. 152.\n141, 147. 153.\n142,\n\nMR. Stillas Watch and Clockmaker, and late Assistant to Mr. Guthrie in the Radda Baazar. Begs leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement that He has taken a House in the Loll Baazar next door to Mr. Tirretta, where He repairs and Cleans all kind, of Clocks and Watches.\n\nJUST PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.\n\nAND to be Sold at the Library, the Late Bye Law, either Bound or in Sheets.\n\nAcknowledgments to Correspondents.\n\nA Letter Signed C is received and will be inserted in our next. A Letter from patna Signed a subscriber is also received, but cannot be inserted, without the Author will support what he sets forth in his Letter (he having mentioned a Gentlemans name at that place, as a party Concerned in the transaction. Awell wisher to thy Labours is received, but as it abounds with National reflections, Mr. HICKY must decline complying with the Authors request. That part relative to the Proclamation shall be inserted in our Next.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-07-14/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/18eMzMk00yRImLGfanFjqo58KfJpIWYtd/view", "text": "LONDON PACKET\nWednesday November 15, 1769.\n\nS I R,\nI will tell you a Story, which I transcribed from a fragment of an old Book of Voyages. The name of the Island, on which the Author was cast away, happens to be torn out, nor is there any thing remaining that might enable me to form a probable conjecture. in what part of the Globe it is situated.\nWe were then, says the Author, conducted to the Market place, where we observed a Man, tolerably well dressed, confined in a Cage, and a prodigious concourse of People dancing round him, Shouting, Liberty! Liberty! on asking the meaning of all this, \"That Man in the Cage, said our conducter, is the genius of Liberty, our chief Idol: contradiction is our primum mobile, the spring of all our Actions, and therefore we always worship liberty in a Cage.\"—And pray, Sir, I replied does the genius submit to his confinement Voluntarily! No, I was Answered, we accused him of singing a ballad, which we proved he did not sing, and, therefore according to our first principle of contradiction, we condemned him to the Cage.\" We then quitted the Market place, and proceeded to take a view of the other parts of the Town.---As we walked along, I had the following conversation with our conductor, which, to avoid Repetition, I shall set down in the way of dialogue.\n\nB. I suppose you feed the genius on Bread and Water.\n\nC. No, I told you that we are guided in all our Actions by contradiction.-----We feed him better than our King; whom, for the same reason, we constantly abuse, and endeavored to make as Miserable as we can.\n\nI understand then you are Governed by a King.\n\nC. No, we have a King whom we govern. Our constitution is the first in the World. It is neither Monarchical, Aristocratical, nor democratical, but an incomprehensible mixture of all three\n\nB. Incomprehensible! what, do you not understand your own form of Government.\n\nC. No: but we like it the better for that.\n\nB, What is the chief prerogatives of your King?\n\nC. To beg his Bread, and be denied the priviledge of choosing his own servants.\n\nB. And what is the peculiar business of the Aristocratical part of your legislature.\n\nC. To poize the ballance between the other two branches, by always leaping into one Scale.\n\nB. The Democratical part?\n\nC. O, they are the chief guardians of our Liberty, which they religiously preserve by leaping into one Scale with the other.\n\nB. But how do you elect these guardians of your Liberty!\n\nC. Free Elections, Sir, all free Elections; that is, we sell them our Votes as dear as possible.\n\nB. And so then you are overgned by these three branches, as you call them.\n\nC. No: we constitute them our Governors, and then we govern them, they are our Servants.\n\nB. Do you pay them Wages?\n\nC. No: they pay us, and we pay another to pay them.\n\nB. Strange system? If I understand your right, these legislative Servants have no power at all.\n\nC. Very great power. They have the power to take from us all our Money, & to break our heads with it for diversion. If any of us, their Masters, snap his finger at one of their slaves, they have the power to fine, imprison, and even condemn him to Worship on his knees the Idol which they have set up.\n\nB. And who are the Judges of his Offence.\n\nC. They themselves.\n\nB. What! Themselves the Judges in offences committed against themselves! Monstrous.\n\nC. It is even so. But what you will think a still greater proof of the excellence of our constitution, when these servants of our's are assembled, and employed in transacting our business, we suffer them to shut the Door against their Masters at the instigation of the most insignificant and weakest of their Members, and this we suffer, because it is the most effectual way to destroy our constitution, which we endeavour to destroy, because it is the happiest constitution in the World.\n\nB. Well, and how do you treat your King?\n\nC When we do not like what he says, we tell him he is a damned liar. We call him the father of his people and the best of Kings because we dislike every action of his life.\n\nB. how do you agree among one another are you unanimous in your political opinions.\n\nC. By no means we are divided into parties, called Wigs and Night-caps.\n\nB. Pray what are those.\n\nC. By wigs, we mean friends to the king, and the present royal family, by the latter, are understood friends to another family, that pretend to a prior right to the Crown.\n\nC. So that the wigs have all the lucratives employments and are the kings particular favourites.\n\nC. There again you are mistaken he prefers the night-caps.\n\nB. You astonish me! and are these night caps about his person.\n\nC. They are.\n\nB. Why so.\n\nC. Because they have been always the inveterate enemies of his family. This, Sir, is all I can recover of the strange Fragment and am.\nYour humble Servant.\nBlank.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nHAVING any Claims, or Demands, on the Estate of Mr. Joseph Cooper Deceased, are requested to send an account of them to Mr. James Prescott, one of the Executors on or before the first of August next, and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to Discharge, their respective Debts without delay.\n\nALL PERSONS\nWHO have any Demands on the Estate of Mr. James Fuller Deceased, are requested to send an account of them to Mr. Francis Balldin and Mr. William Savery Executors, and all persons indebted to the said Estate, are Requested to Discharge their Respective Debts, without Delay.\n\nFor Sale by P. Mac’Intyre, the following Goods on the most reasonable terms.\nHYSON Tea in Chests Bohea, double Catty cannisters, Souchong Tea in different Packages, Sugar Candy in large Tubs, Loxtoy, Canton ranges, Plain and Embroidered mustring, Plain and Striped Sattin, Sinslaw and corded Silk, Peelong, Tiffany, Gauze, Gauze Handkerchiefs, Cat Gut, Ribbonds, Plain and Embroidered Shoes and Slippers.\nEnglish Claret, Cherry Brandy, Vinegar Sauces, Hams, Pickled Tongues, Linseed Oil, Glass ware, Silver buckles, Silk and Leather Sword Belts, and Silk Stockings, Books, with a variety of other China and European Goods.\nConsiderable Allowance will be made to Dealers that Buy a Quantity: for the convenience of those of his Customers that may not choose to Buy whole Peices, He will sell Silks and Gauze by the Yard, and likewise Hyson and Souchong Tea by the Seer.\n\nPUBLIC LIBRARY\nJOHN ANDREWS Respectfully begs leave to Inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement, that the Circulating Library kept hitherto in the Old Fort, is removed to a Commodious House formerly belonging to Doctor Hamilton behind the Free School, and Between the Houses of George Livius Esqr. and Mr. Samuel Jeweller.\nJOHN ANDREWS takes this opportunity of returning his respectful thanks to the Ladies, and Gentlemen who have honored him with their commands, and hopes for the Continuance of their favors.\n\nGUTHRIE and WORDIE\nTAKE this method of Acquainting the Public, that they intend quitting the Europe Shop Business, and that the Goods now remaining will be disposed of on as low Terms as possible, and a lowance made to those who take a quantity to dispose of again.—Any Persons inclined to enter into that way of Business, may now suit themselves with a set of very good fixtures, and a tolerable assortment of Goods.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA Spot of Garden ground, Consisting of one Biggah and four Gottahs near Coffey-pore pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges, with a Carriage Road.\nFor particulars please to enquire of Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar, at Calcutta.\n\nTO BE SOLD.\nJUST Imported, An Elegant European Chariot. Enquire of Mr. Sherburne at whose House It may be seen.\n\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, Post and late PRINTER to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-07-21", "date": "1781-07-21", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-07-21/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/18_XhsHnX7R8g3Uq6z88TpXb6ZW9vhBXR/view", "text": "HICKY'S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n78 From Saturday July the 14th to Saturday July 21st. 1781. [No. XXVI]\n\nMr. HICKY\nTHE Unfortunate errors of G— — seem at this time to be many, and surely Mr. HICKY your paper might be more beneficially employed than by Snarling at the Routs and Card Parties of — or the innocent Coquetry of a Miss W— and her string of dupes.—You have now learnt what Constitutes a Libel, and may steer clear of those shoals in future—Be CENSOR in Bengal still, and Lord MacCartney will take Care of the Carnatick. They feel the Reins already tight on the Coast, and We may hope that his Justice and Abilities will be a spur of Emulation to the other presidencies—A Master of an Indiamen will not there take four weeks in fitting out his Ship when his Chief officer can do it in two, nor will he be allowed to carry five Thousand Bags of Rice on Account of the Company and seven thousand on his own— a loss of 30 thousand Rupees freight on two Companys Ships is an object not to be despised at this time, and that Sum is certainly lost if they carry only five thousand Bags each— We have much reason to lament at this time, that the Favorites of G— — are so unworthy the Offices or Commands with which they are entrusted, with equal abilities, they may claim a prior Right to be served but surely the Good of the state ought not to be Sacrificed for gratifying them. The Mahometan Virtuoso who should never have risen above a Fireworker sufficiently evinces it's fatal Consequence in the Army—Without experience, Arrogant and Vain. He has filled his Detachment, (reduced to half it's original number,) with distrust and discontent.— Surely his pretentions to favor might have been satisfied with some other post and the safety of a Province not have been sported with to gratify his desire. For the Credit of our Directors; let it also be supposed that some unworthy Favorites are the causes of those Cruel and Arbitrary Impositions—in the Customs. As the small addition which they must bring to the Revenues after paying the enormous salaries of 3 Useless Commissioners could not possibly have been the real object of such unpopular Taxes. These however would no doubt be chearfully paid in the present exigences of G—r, if such a want æconomy did not evidently destroy any support which might arise from them.— The Opium Voyage so much talked off seems to be another of those wil'd measures at present adopted from some unknown causes.—Surely not the Wisdom of our C—, was one half the amount of that Ship and Cargo (now to be entrusted to the dangers of the Seas and Enemies) converted to fitting out a Guardship of 40 Guns for Protection of the Rice Trade on which depends the Fall of the Carnatick— Would it not have been a more laudable as well as public spirited plan? A Duty of 2 per Ct. on the Cargoes at Madras might have been appropriated for defraying the Expence, which the Trader would pay without murmur, As he will save it on the Premium for Insuring his Vessel and Cargo,— Considering the late acts which have passed of prohibiting the importation of Salt. The Secretarys Tax—and the two and half per Ct. Duty even on the necessary Articles for shipping Rice.— may we not soon expect to see the Order for prohibiting the Exportation of Grain Also.— C.\n\nMr. HICKY,\nWHEN I reflect on the present state of private insurance and the number of desperate and needy adventurers who without being possessed of almost a single Rupee, I may say, not only, undertake but plunge deeply into this alluring and attractive branch of business, I am filled with astonishment and can't but secretly pity those who by themselves or their Agents trust their Property to the Merciless Winds and Waves upon such fallacious and Swindling Security; for to my knowledge Mr. Editor some of those Chaps so far from being possessed of any real Fund or means to make good such Losses as must inevitably Occur in this line of their profession have Scarcely where withall to procure a dinner, the Consequence of which must be that when any Loss happens the insurer finds it either necessary to remove for a change of Air or else with unparalleled effrontery denies his signature, and all that remains for the party Insured is to sett down and Lament when to late his foolish Credulity and the loss that has been thereby incurred. I have been induced to trouble you with these observations, on the subject from an Instance that has very lately happened to a friend of mine who having left one of these Policies with me, upon his departure for Europe to recover upon, 2 of the Gentlemen I find are defunct 1 Insolvent, and another bent upon going to Law, before I close my observation I cannot avoid remarking that such who give the preference to such modes of security for the sake of a trivial consideration; when there is so Creditable and respectable an Association as the Calcutta Insurance Company, deserve in my opinion to Suffer every Loss that their Folly and inconsideration must inavoidably subject and expose them to.— Veritas.\n\nOn the Liberty of the Press.\nI Ever thought that the more any Man endeavored to exert himself for the Liberty of the subject, the more he served his Prince, and the more he shewed his duty to him. The happiness of a King, can never be more great, than when his Subjects enjoy a complete content, and the Subjects can never be contented when their liberties are any way injured, attacked, or undermined.— Whatever man advises his Prince to take any one step which borders upon contracting the established Priviledges of the People, is a double traitor both to his Sovereign, and his fellow subjects, and assuredly ought to be discarded by the one, and abominated by the other. Among the Privileges of this Country, the chiefest are, The Liberty of the Press, and the Privileges of being tried by our Peers, and whenever these two are lost (which may GOD and all good Men forbid) the Name of a Briton will be despised as that of the most abject wretch breathing. The best things prove the worst when once corrupted, and the greater the taste of Liberty hath been, the more heavy will the loss of it be felt, I would not be understood to insinuate we are in any danger of such a loss; no quite the contrary: but it can never be unseasonable to warn my Countrymen not to give way to the most distant attempts against such invaluable blessings. Any encroachment on the Liberties of the Press, if rightly considered, can never add to the real interest of either King or Minister; by its Freedom only, the Prince may learn when the people are oppressed; when any Statesmen (borrowing his Sovereign's Name to screen his Misdeeds) does any act of injustice; and when any thing conducive to the peoples further happiness can be affected.... That is the only way by which a subject's complaints can arrive to the royal Ear; and by which truth can come to the knowledge of a King. In most Countries, the Monarch is surrounded with a number of men, whose private interests are to banish truth, and hinder any Access to the Royal presence, to those who may inform him of the thoughts of his people, or the oppressions of his delegates.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-07-21/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CVzG6h2pu0jLLP7Ud1KWYDg_gVEY6mSW/view", "text": "Confequently when that Liberty is abridged, and nothing dare be Printed but what hath Received the fanction of a Statefman imprimatur, the fubject may be daringly oppreffed, and they may be fure no licence will be granted for publifhing a detail of their wrongs; the Minifter will then boldly tell his Mafter, that every thing goes on right, that the people are happy and contented, and the deceived Monarch all the while lays under the imputation of having ordered whatever a minifter has dared to do; & knows not that the multitude fuffer, 'till an open defection proclaims what has been done.\n\nAs it is not the intereft of the King, no more is it that of the good Minifter to Reftrain the Prefs. No Minifter, however great, however enlightened, and capable, can be fuppofed to know the action of all thofe who act in the feveral departments of the State at home, in the Fleets and Armies, the Government of diftant provinces, or in embaffies abroad: the accounts fent home by the Parties themfelves, will moft certainly be in their own favor, and without the Prefs, no one will dare difcover any Mifmanagement, fince, if inferior perfons, if their names are known, they may fall a Victim to the power of thofe accufed; But by means of the Prefs, and Public Papers, a man may give fuch intelligence as a good Minifter will be glad to Receive, and thereby, knowing the minds of the People, may act for the univerfal good.\n\nOn the other hand, fince knowledge and experience are not confined to rank and Fortune, a fimple individual who hath not means of accefs to the great, may ftart a thought, which, If feconded by the power and Wifdom of an old and honeft Statefman, may be productive of general good. Thus by the means of the Liberty of the Prefs, the intelligence, the hints, and wife projects of a Minifter, may be greatly extended; truth will come unftopped to the fight of a King, and thence follow juftice and benefit to the people.\n\nBut if thofe great advantages arife from the liberty of the prefs, whence then can it be fuppofed any one would ever wifh to see it furppreffed? I anfwer, folely through fear, and none but bad men can ever entertain that fear, none but bad men can dread an open difquifition of their conduct, fince it is the good mans intereft to be fully known and the more his Character is made public, the more glory accrues to himfelf, and the more emoluments to his fellow fubjects.\n\nSince I have faid thus much on the liberty of the prefs, left any one should mifconftrue my meaning, it will be fomewhat neceffary that I should declare what I mean by the liberty of the prefs.\n\nI mean then a full and uncontroverted Liberty to print (without feeking any permiffion) whatever, a man ought juftly to have liberty to fay. This confequently will exclude all treafon, all flanders, which may be prejudicial to any honeft mans life, Character or fortune, all obfcenity, which may be corruptive of Morals, and all impiety which tend to fubvert religion. All thefe exclufions are already made by our laws, and as no man can fay thofe things with impunity, fo no man ought to print them: but then indeed thefe exclufions ought not to be explicit, and not tend to the adopting innuendoes, by which fome Stretching Lawyers might turn the holy Scriptures into Libels and flanders. As no man can or ought (by any authority whatever) be punishable for what he doth not know to be a crime, fo no man should have power, or be encouraged to conftrue any word fpoken or printed, as criminal, by any law criticifm, but what are really and abfolutely such, for if this is allowed, there muft be a final ftop put to any productions of the prefs, fince the moft Innocent and the moft unmeaning words may be tortured into crimes.\nThe Tribune of the people.\n---\nContinued from our 20th Number.\nTHEIR Bards Story tellers, or Chronologers, their predatory manner of making War amongft their Rocks and Lakes, as the former ufed to do amongft their Bogs and Mountains, all prove them defcendants of the Ancient Irifh the habits and cuftoms naturally refulting from fuch a tyrannical Syftem, is that at home the Chief Family, or Clan is the Idol of his dependants, which appears so Flattering to the Dependent when abroad, and his own Mafters; that he endeavors to Lord it over thofe who have not fpirit or Ability to refent his Infolence, thus the Scotch as well as Irifhmen at firft imports into any Country he travels to, his native Pride, and Prejudices; the Peculiarities of his Accent and demeanor give him no favorable Introduction to Strangers, so that he attaches himfelf by the clofeft links to his Countrymen, wherever he can find them; his Country for the moft part so barren as often to mock the moft indefatigable Labor of the Hufbandman, affords him a fcanty fupport for nature in his Youth fo that the fear of want, the confequence of it, produces in him a greedinefs for Gain almoft infatiable; The laft rebellion in Scotland with the Refentment that followed it; greatly afflicted the lower Claffes of that Country and the Abolition of Hereditarry Jurifdictions foon after ruined numbers of their Chieftains, which made them pine for a turn of Fortune; fome times previous to the Death of King Geo: the 2d. a Poor Nobleman, of that Nation had the fortune and addrefs to obtain the confidence and Efteem of the late Princefs Dowager of Wales and on the Acceffion of his prefent Majefty, appeared not only honor'd with his confidence, but moft diftinguifh'd regard, numbers, of his needy Countrymen flocked to him, as the Sons of Ifrael did to Jofeph when at the helm in the Land of Egypt; the Confequence was fimilar they were provided for above their moft fanguine Wifhes, in many Inftances, at the expence of the oldeft and moft approved Servants of the Crown, Places in the Civil and Military Eftablifhment both abroad and at home, filled apace with Natives of that Country, they foon furrounded the Throne with their needy Retainers, the ample Revenues of England, and the Rich Crops of India (which felt and at this inftant feel their fharp Sickles) were infufficient to fatiate their unquenchable thirft of Gold, but attempted not only to obtain moft places of truft, and honor in our American Colonies and fubject them to (what the Americans fuppofed) illegal taxation which has brought England to her prefent calamitous ftate, thefe coercive Counfels were not only maintained by the moft powerfull Natives of that Country about the throne at the Council Board, but in the Senate, they avowed themfelves the Patrons of it, to which their Countrymen both abroad, and at home almoft to a Man affented, Let a Public meafure when promoted by one of their Country be'ever fo unpopular, unreafonable, and abfurd it's generally adopted and defended by the whole body and often with reafons so weak and futile, that they are fure to leave worfe Impreffions on the minds of the Hearer; refpecting the Caufe they attempt to efpoufe, than at firft. Their Influance now so thoroughly pervades all departments of truft and Confequence in the ftate that few Governors, Generals, or Admirals dare oppofe the advancement of a perfon recommended by a Scotchman in power, if he attempts it and prefumes to keep his place the neglected party will be sure to make it a thorny one; thus by the influence of one Man an extraordinary Revolution hapens to a whole Nation.\n\nWhen Scotchmen forget old deftructive prejudices, become more impartial, and liberal in their Opinions; affume a Manly freedom to their fuperiors, diveft themfelves of feudal Infolence to their Inferiors, and fpeak their own opinions in lieu of their Patrons (which time will come and is advancing faft) none fhall wifh them more profperity than\nTerræ filius.\n---\nFrom the LONDON GAZETTE.\nWHITEHALL, December 30, 1780.\nTHE following accounts of the late hurricane at Barbadoes and the Leeward- and Charibbee-Iflands, have been received by Lord George Germaine, one of his Majefty's principal Secretaries of State, brought by Capt. Hartwell, of his Majefty's fhip the Brune.\n\nCopy of a letter from Major Gen. Vaughan, Commander in Chief of his Majefty's forces in the Leeward Iflands, to Lord G. Germaine, dated Barbadoes, October 30, 1780.\n\nMy Lord.\nI AM much concerned to inform your Lordfhip, that this ifland was almoft entirely deftroyed by a moft violent hurricane, which began on Tuefday the 10th inftant, and continued almoft without intermiffion for near forty-eight hours: It is impoffible for me to attempt a defcription of the ftorm; fuffice it to say, that few families have efcaped the general ruin, and I do not believe that ten houfes are faved in the whole ifland, fcarce a houfe is ftanding now at Bridgetown; whole families were buried in the ruin of their habbitations, and many in attempting to efcape were maimed or difabled; a general convulfion of Nature feemed to take place, and an univerfal deftruction enfued—\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-07-21/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CVzG6h2pu0jLLP7Ud1KWYDg_gVEY6mSW/view", "text": "of the horrors of this dreadful scene.\nEvery plantation and building, great and small, are thrown to the ground; the cattle and stock belonging to them are almost all destroyed the produce of the earth torn up by the roots, and not a trace left behind, so that there is but too much reason to fear that a famine must inevitably ensue, unless effectual means are used to prevent it.\nFortunately the stores and provisions belonging to the army and navy, (the latter of which is very considerable) have been with great difficulty nearly all saved. although the whole was a continued scene of rapine and confusion and the Negroes (who are exceedingly numerous in this island) instead of attempting to save the effects of the unhappy sufferers, were busily employed in plundering every part of the town.\nEvery ship which was in Carlisle Bay, among which was ne army and two navy victuallers, and one Ordnance ship, were driven to sea, and I must fear that most of them have perished, or are carried so far to the Leeward, as to render it impossible for them to regain this port.\nI must beg leave to refer your Lordship to his Excellency the Governor's letter, for a more minute description of this destructive tempest; and I am confident your Lordship must sensibly feel for miserable calamities that have befallen the inhabitants of this ruined country.\nI have the honour to be, &c.\nJ. VAUGHAN.\n\nC A L C U T T A\nCAPT. ORPIN of the snow Elinor, arrived from Acheen, and brings the following Account. — Capt James Wynnis in the ship Neptune, had an Engagement with a French Privateer of 16 Guns near 2 hours in the straits of Mallacca bound to China, and beat him off, with the loss of his Bowsprit and his Foremast sprung, Capt. Orpin left the Jenny, Capt. smart at Acheen, and had seen Capt. Peters at Pedir.\n\nBy Letters from Coringa,\nWE are informed, that a Grab Ship from Bombay had been taken off that place by a French Privateer of Sixteen Nine Pounders; She was taken the 24th of June last they put the Captain Officers and Passengers a-shore, and dispatched the Vessel to the Mauritius the same day— She belongs to a Mr. Dowcet, a very unfortunate Gentleman; this is the Second Vessel taken belonging to him since the month of January.—\nA Grab Ship called the Fatty Eloy from Bombay bound here was taken the 11 December by the Mahrattas consisting of 2 Ketches and several armed boats in Lat. 18 50 N. about 2 degrees from the land. We have accounts that she was ransom'd last April for 27,000 Rupees with Hall and Cargoe, she arrived safe at Bombay in may last, and hourly expected. Commanded by Capt. Romaine. In the Engagement the Capt. Officers, and a Gentleman Passenger were terribly cut and mangled, in so much the latter has entirely lost the use of his left hand, is at present in Calcutta.—\n\nA P P O I N T M E N T S\nSIR Robt. Chambers: Chief Justice at Chinzura W. Smoult- Registor Capt. Steet Aid a Camp to Mr. Wheler.\n17. Departed His Majestys Ship Chaser Tho. Parr Esq; Commander for Madras. No Arrivals.\n\nThe Panther, the Horse, and other Beasts.\nA F A B L E.\nTHE man, who seeks to win the fair,\n(So custom says) must truth forbear;\nMust fawn, and flatter, cringe and lie\nAnd raise the Goddess to the Sky,\nFor truth is hateful to her ear,\nA rudeness, which she cannot bear.\nA rudeness Yes, I speak my thoughts,\nFor truth upbraids, her with her faults,\nHow wretched, Cloe, then am I,\nWho love you and yet cannot lie!\nAnd still to make you less my friend,\nI strive your errors to amend!\nBut shall the senseless fop impart.\nThe softest passion to the Heart,\nWhile he who tells you honest truth,\nAnd points to happiness your youth.\nDetermines by his care cot,\nAnd lives neglected and forgot?\nTrust me my dear with greater ease\nYour taste for flatt'ry I could please,\nAnd smiles in each dull line,\nLike glow worms in the dark should shine.\nWhat if I say your lips disclose\nThe freshness of the opening Rose?\nOr that your cheeks are beds of flow'rs\nEnripened by refreshing showers?\nYet certain as these flow'rs shall fade,\nTime every beauty will invade,\nThe butter-fly, of various hue.\nMore than the Flower resembles you;\nFair, flutt'ring, fickle, busy thing,\nTo pleasure ever on the wing,\nGayly coquetting for an hour,\nTo die and ne'er bethought on more.\nshould you the bloom of youth should last?\nTis virtue that must bend it fast;\nAn easy carriage, wholly free\nFrom sour reserve, or levity,\nGood natured mirth and open heart,\nAnd looks unskill'd in any Art;\nHumility enough to own\nThe frailties which a friend makes known,\nAnd decent pride enough to know\nThe worth that virtue can bestow.\nThese are the Charms, which ne'er decay;\nThough youth, and beauty fade away\nAnd time which all things else removes,\nStill heightens virtue and improves.\nYou'll frown and ask to what intent\nThis blunt address to you is sent?\nI'll spare the question, and confess\nI'd praise you if I loved you less;\nBut rail, be angry, or complain,\nI will be rude while you are vain.\n\nWILL A—n deny that it is an old and established maxim, established upon the most melancholy experience of the the contrary; that the union of the people is their strongest support? have not some very small states, by a happy adhereance to this simple point, been enabled to resist the most potent Empires; and have not the most potent Empires, by a fatal diviation been reduced to the most abject extremities.\nWhen our commerce is expiring, what held have we to fly to. Why let me ask, is one man displaced, and another appointed, but that the second may correct the improprieties of the first; and the nation reap the full Benefit of their united experience it is a common practice; indeed, amongst the Gentlemen Auctioneers of this Island, when they have any private views to promote to affect indisposition in the midst of their business and by that\n\nfinesse, enable their instructed Brother to play his part for their mutual emolument, the consequence is almost too obvious to be pointed out; but as the harmless and undesigning should seek in vain for the motives of knavery I will add, that should any suspicions of foul play arise, and the parties become actually stimulated to a Scrutiny, the charge is by this management so bandied from one Brother Auctioneer to another, that at last the Scrutiniers, quit weary of the chace, sit down and make the best of their irretrievable loss. Far, nevertheless, be it from me to insinuate, that courts or Courtiers bear any similitude to these little depredators on society, and yet is there one of us, who observes the state game for ever so short a period, but can distinguish the same kind of curvetings, puffings retreatings, and emergings, in one as the other.\nUnhappy England; how long has thy ruin been prognosticated by the croakings of parties; and now that dissolution is at hand, no honest voice disturbs the awful silence.\nThe Augur of Bretain.\n\nL O S T\nON Friday Night the 6th of July Inst. from the house of Mr. Ralph Uvedale in Calcutta a small white Beagle Bitch big with pup, she answers to the name of Countess and has a red spot behind each of her Ears and one side, whoever will bring her to Mr. Uvedale or to the Printer hereof shall receive a Reward of 5 Gold Mohurs.\n18th July 1781.\n\nTo all Gentlemen Seamen, and Lads of Enterprize, and true spirit.\nWHO are ambitious of making an honorable Independence by the Plunder of the Enemies of ther Country. The DEATH or GLORY Privateer a Prime sailing Vessel commanded by Commanded by JAMES BRACEY mounting 22 six pounders, 12 Cohurns and twenty Swivels and carrying one hundred and twenty Men. — will leave Calcutta in a few days on a siv Months cruise against the Dutch, French. and Spaniards.\nThe best Treatment and Encouragement will be given.\n\nL O S T.\nOUT of a Buggy on the Road between Barnagore and Calcutta, a Steel mounted Hanger with a single Guard, whoever has found it and will bring it to Mr. Hicky at his printing Office in the Radda Baazar, shall receive a Reward of one Gold Mohur.\n\nTO BE SOLD.\nBY private Contract, an excellent Horse and Buggy for particulars please to enquire of Mr. Prescott in the Loll Baazar\n\nL O S T.\nON the Road between the Court House and the Bitah connah a Green Moroco Leather pocket Book, bound round with silver, it contain'd several receipts, Memorandums, and a Note of Hand, they will be of no service to any one but the former owner, as pay of the Note is stopp'd.\nWhoever has found such a Book, and will bring it with its contents, to the Printing Office shall receive a reward of two Gold Mohurs.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-07-21/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CVzG6h2pu0jLLP7Ud1KWYDg_gVEY6mSW/view", "text": "THOUGHTS on the TIMES.\nBut Chiefly on the\nPROFLIGACY of our WOMEN,\nand\nIT'S CAUSES.\naddressed\nTo every PARENT—HUSBAND,\nand MODEST WOMAN in the\nthree KINGDOMS.\nIN TWO PARTS.\nshewing\nFirst.—The Danger of Public Incontinence, The Absurdity of our Female Education.—The Folly, and bad Tendency of a Fashionable Life—and the evils that arise from french Refinement——and Secondly——How Seldom Men-midwives are necessary—that their Practice is Dangerous—That it is Repugnant to Modesty—Tends to Destroy the Peace of Families, and endanger Virtue.\n\nPART THE FIRST.\nCHAP. 1st.\nOn the Danger of Public incontinence.\n\n\"SO many are the Imperfections that attend the Loss of Virtue in Women,\" Says Montesquieu,*—\"and so greatly are their Souls degraded, when their Principal Guard is removed, that in a popular State, Public Incontinency may be considered as the last of Miseries, and as a certain forerunner of a change in the Constitution. Hence it is,\" he adds, that the \"Sage Legislators of republican states, have always required of Women, a particular Gravity of Manners. They have proscribed, not only Vice, but the very Appearance of it from their Republics. Have banished even all commerce of Gallantry—a commerce that produces Idleness—that renders the Women corrupters, before they are corrupted—that gives a Value to Trifles, and debases things of Importance.\"\n\nThe very worst Governments have paid attention to the conduct of Married Women. Under the Reigns of Augustus—and even of Tiberius, Penalties were inflicted on adultresses. Yet in England—So far from having discountenanced the Profligacy of our Women of Fashion, the legislature suffers it to be encouraged. Though Divorces are so common, and so many Adultresses have been married by their Debauchers—Parliament have not yet passed a Law prohibiting the Marriage of the Adultress, with the man for whom she has been divorced. Thus a door has been suffered to remain open, for admitting Libertines to pay their criminal addresses to Married Women, under the pretence of Love, and a desire of being united to them by Marriage. Tho' they may have no Intention to Marry the Women they find abandoned—they are notwithstanding furnished with plausible excuses for those Professions of Regard, for which otherwise they could have no pretence.\n\nThe more dissolute the manner of a People are, the more easily they are corrupted, and enslaved—is it not, then, the Duty of every honest Man to do his utmost to get a Law enacted, rendering it impossible for an adultress to be married to the Man who has been the cause of her Divorce?—The nature of Man must change, before Women cease to influence their manners. The more abandoned our Women are—The more unprincipled will be our men. If Women were virtuous, Men could not be tempted to violate Friendship—and break through every Tie that should be held sacred. The want of virtue in Women, renders them neglectful of their Husband's Interest, and by raising their Fortunes, throws him at the feet of Ministers. It poisons the Sourse of Domestick Happiness, and drives Husbands from their Houses to seek Relief in Dissipation, and in communicating that Pestilence into the Houses of their Acquaintance, which has made their own, hateful. Thus the Contagion spreads, and it's Malignity acquires Strength by circulation. In the words of Montesquieu, it renders the Women corrupters before they are corrupted. It leads to Luxury, Pride, and Effeminacy of mind, renders it incapable of Relishing any of those National pleasures for which it was formed, and which alone can afford it satisfaction, and thus destroying all private principle, removes the Foundation of Public, and insures dead Majorities in Parliament, and a ready acquiescence in the People.\n\nShall no attempt be made to put a stop to this devouring Fire; shall we see destroyed every-thing worth preserving on Earth — domestic Peace, publick interest, public Liberty. The Conflagration Rages — Shall we not make a single effort to check its Progress?—while yet it may be possible to quench the flames, let us carefully remove whatever it shall be found can feed them. For my part, I hold it incumbent on every Man to do his utmost to stop an Evil, that is a reproach to us, as a Nation— Sullies our name— and must, if not remedied, be our Destruction.\n\nIt is with this view I shall endeavour to expose those Causes, which I think lead to the ruin of Female Virtue.— I value not the approbation or Censure of any but the Worthy part of the Community, and I hope the motive by which I am actuated, will, in their estimation, cover any Defects that they may find in the Performance, I protest that when I consider the present Mode of Education — the life our women lead — the French refinement that has crept into our Manners — how much Fashion has become a Tyrant — and above all, that shameful Scandelous Custom of employing Men-midwives— which our Women, now, without any Necessity, Modesty, Delicacy, Decency - - - or Respect to the opinion of Mankind, with the greatest Effrontery, and impudence, adopt so far from being surprized at the number of Women, who daily are detected destitute of Virtue. — I am surprized the number is not trebled!—\nTo be continued.\n---\nALL PERSONS.\nHAVING any Claims, or Demands, on the Estate of Mr. Joseph Cooper Deceased, are requested to send an account of them to Mr. James Prescott, one of the Executors on or before the first of August next, and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to Discharge, their respective Debts without delay.\n---\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any Demands on the Estate of Mr. James Furze Deceased, are requested to send an account of them to Mr. Francis Balldry or to Mr. William Savery Executors, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are Requested to Discharge their Respective Debts, without Delay.\n---\nFor Sale by P. Mac’Intyre, the following Goods on the most reasonable terms.\nHYSON Tea in Chests Boxes and double Catty cannisters, Souchong Tea in different Packages, Sugar Candy in large Tubs, Loxsoy, Candied Oranges, Plain and Embroidered Lutestring, Plain and Striped Sattin, Dimity Sinshaw and corded Silk, Peelong, Mode Tiffany, Gauze, Gauze Handkerchiefs, Cat Gut, Ribbonds, Plain and Embroider'd Shoes and Slippers.\nEnglish Claret; Cherry Brandy, Vinegar Sauces, Hams, Pickled Tongues, Linseed Oil, Glass ware, Silver Buckles, Silk and Leather Sword Belts, Hatts and Silk Stockings, Books, with great variety of other China and Europe goods.\nConsiderable Allowance will be made to Dealers that Buy a Quantity: and for the convenience of those of his Customers that may not choose to Buy whole Peices, He will sell Silks and Gauzes by the Yard, and likewise Hyson and Souchong Tea by the Seer.\n---\nPUBLIC LIBRARY.\nJOHN ANDREWS Respectfully begs leave to Inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement, that the Circulating Library kept hitherto in the Old Fort, is removed to a Cool and Commodious House formerly belonging to Doctor Hamilton behind the Riding School, and Between the Houses of George Livius Esqr. and Mr. Schultz Jeweller.\nJOHN ANDREWS takes this Opportunity of returning his respectful thanks to the Ladies, and Gentlemen, who have honored him with their Commands, and hopes for the Continuance of their favors.—\n---\nGUTHRIE and WORDIE.\nTAKE this method of Acquainting the Public, that they intend quitting the Europe Shop Business, and that the Goods now remaining will be disposed of on as low Terms as possible, any Allowance made to those who take a quantity to dispose of again.—Any Person inclined to enter into that way of Business, may now suit themselves with a set of very good fixtures, and a tolerable assortment of Goods.\n---\nTo be SOLD.\nA Spot of Garden ground, Consisting of one Biggah and four Gottahs near Coffey-pore pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges, with a good Carriage Road.\nFor particulars please to enquire of Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar, at Calcutta.\n---\nMESsrs. STARK and ROBERTSON,\nACQUAINT the Subscribers that the Lottery for the Harmonic House, was drawn this Morning, and the Prize came up to No. 148.—\nThe Proprietors of the following numbers being entitled to have their subscription money repaid are requested to draw on Messrs. Stark and Robertson for the amount of their respective Tickets (in Class the Ninth.)\n137. 143. 149.\n138. 144. 150.\n139. 145. 151.\n140. 146. 152.\n141. 147. 153.\n142.\n---\nMR. Stillas Watch and Clockmaker, and late Assistant to Mr. Guthrie in the Radda Baazar. Begs leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement that He has taken a House in the Loll Baazar next door to Mr. Tirretta, where He repairs and Cleans all kind, of Clocks and Watches.\n---\nJUST PUBLISHED.\nBY AUTHORITY.\nAND to be Sold at the Library, the Late Bye Law, either Bound or in Sheets.\n---\nL O S T.\nBETWEEN the Court House and the Esplanade, a brown and white spotted dog, named Lion, whoever will bring him to the Original Printing Office, will receive a Gold Mohur as a Reward.\n---\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-07-23 Extraordinary", "date": "1781-07-23", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-07-23-extraordinary/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/199tqvd_KjpFbQ0VOFas8Ej0y9z8hcNGN/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nEXTRAORDINARY.\n\nMONDAY July 23d: 1781.\n\nThe Rodney Packet arrived at Madras the 8th Instant, left England the 18 March, in Company with the following Fleet, bound for Madras.\n\nTHE Romney of 50 Guns Commedore Johnson.\nIsis, 50.\nJupiter, 50\nHero, 74\nMonmouth 64\nTwo frigates of 32 each\n1 Eire Ship,\n1 Bomb,\n13 Sail of Indiamen,\n20 Transports with 4,000 Kings Troops on board Commanded by Gen. Meadows.\n\nThe Rodney left this Fleet in Lat. 25. North.\n\nThe General Barker was driven in a Gale of Wind from the Downs on the Coast of Holland, and totally lost.--Rumbold and his Effects were saved,--It is supposed also, that the other Passengers and Crew are sate.\n\nCaptains Todd, and Richardson, are dismissed the Service for parting from Sir Edward Hughes's Fleet on the passage out.\n\nMADRAS NEWS.\n\nGENERAL SIR EYRE COOTE has had a general engagement with Hyder the Cannonadeing began at a distance at 8 in the Morning at 11 the action became general and lasted till four in the Afternoon at which time Hyder's Army broke and fled on all sides leaving above 3,000 Men dead on the Field of Battle, Meer Saheb was killed and another of his Generals had both his Leggs shot off and Lally was wounded with a Musket Ball.\n\nOur loss was 300, and an Officer killed, and 7 Officers, and many Men Wounded.\n\nFifty two Peices of Hyder's Cannon taken. GENERAL SIR EYRE COOTE still at Cuddalore unable to move for want of Bullocks. Pearse at Nellore, and a speedy Junction said to be likely to take place.\n\nExtract of a Letter from the Coast.\n\nS I R,\nI have the pleasure to inform you that the Honourable General Sir EYRE COOTE, has had a bloody Engagement with Hyder Ally, and in which he has totally defeated him, with only the loss of 300 men on our side, and upwards of 3000 on that of the Enemy. Hyder Ally has lost his Eldest and darling Son in this Engagement; He was an able and experienced Soldier, and in whose military abilities his father had placed his greatest and highest confidence.\n\nIt was this Son of Hyders that had advised his father not to treat on friendly terms with the english, and did advise his father a very few days before this engagement to cut off all the Heads of the english prisoners at that time in his Dominions; but GOD the wise disposer of all things, has through his Omnipotent mercy protected our people and Crowned our Arms with success.\n\nThe HON'BLE SIR EYRE COOTE, has behaved on this great and important occasion more like an Angle, than a Man, and may with much propriety be deemed the SAVIOUR of Asia.\n\nIt is reported (but wants confirmation) that Sir Edward Hughes has taken and destroyed Negapatnam, a Dutch Settlement, and that upwards of 300 of the Malay Seapoys has deserted and it's thought are gone to offer their service to Hyder Aily.\n\nMessrs Russel, Stone, and Floyer, is Appointed to their Ranks in Counsel, and are in the Fleet; Capt Greenway in the Snow Hibernia, has taken a Dutch, Snow loaded with Pepper, and carried her into Cuddalore; but it's feared all the Dutch ships will be gone from Negapatnam, before the Adm. gets up, as he is now at Cuddalore; We have taken Sadras and destroyed it, and we have taken Pulicatt, but have put a garrison in it; as Bengal is a place for shiping, its to be hoped your Gentlemen will shew their spirit by fitting out a Privateer as it would pay them well.\n\nA more particular Account, in our Paper of saturday next.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-07-23-extraordinary/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/199tqvd_KjpFbQ0VOFas8Ej0y9z8hcNGN/view", "text": "[BLANK PAGE]\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-07-28", "date": "1781-07-28", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-07-28/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/196xrFjO8nFdoZkaHsEerdt8Sc-rR3MWe/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n———————————————————————————————————————————————————————\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None,\n———————————————————————————————————————————————————————\n79 From Saturday July the 21st. to Saturday July 28th 1781. [No. XXVII]\n———————————————————————————————————————————————————————\n\nTo all Gentlemen Seamen, and Lads of Enterprize, and true spirit.\nWHO are ambitious of making an honorable Independence by the Plunder of the Enemies of their Country. The DEATH or GLORY PRIVATEER a Prime sailing Vessel commanded by JAMES BRACEY mounting 22 six pounders, 12 Cohurns and twenty Swivels and carrying one hundred and twenty Men.—will leave Calcutta in a few days on a six Months cruise against the Dutch, French. and Spaniards.\nThe best Treatment and Encouragement will be given.\n—————————————————————\nS I R,\nIf you think the following worthy of a place in your Gazette, by inserting it you will oblige.\nA CONSTANT READER.\n\nTHE more deeply we penetrate into the Labyrinth of Art, the further we find ourselves from those ends for which we entered it.—This has heppened in almost every species of artificial society, and in all times.—We found, or we thought we found, an inconvenience in having every man the Judge of his own cause, therefore, Judges were set up, at first with Discretionary Powers; but it was soon found a misetable Slavery to have our lives and properties precarious, and hanging on the Arbitrary determination of any one man or set of men.—We flew to Laws as a remedy for this evil.—By these we persuaded ourselves we might know wirh some certainty upon what ground we stood; but lo, differences arose upon the sense and interpputation of these Laws.—Thus were we brought back to our old incertitude.—New Laws were made to expound the old ones, and new difficulties arose upon the New Laws—As words multiplied Opportunities of Cavilling upon them Multiplied also.—Then recourse was had to notes, comments, Glosses, Reports, learned readings &c. &c.—Eagle stood against Eagle, Authority against Authority.—Some were alured by the modern—Others Reverenced the Ancient—The New were more enlightened—The old venerable—Some adopted the Comment—Others stuck to the text—The confusion increased—The mist thickened, until it could be discovered no longer what was allowed or forbidden, what things were in property, and what common.—In this uncertainty (uncertain even to the professors themselves, an Egyptian darkness to the pest of Mankind) the contending parties felt themselves more effectually ruined by the delay, than they could have been by the injustice of any Decision.—Our Inheritance are become a prize for disputation, and disputes and litigation are become our Inheritance.\n\nThe Professors of Artificial Laws have always walked hand in hand with the Professors of Artificial Theology, as their end in confounding the reason of man, and abridging his natural freedom is exactly the same, they have adjusted the means to that end in a way entirely similar.—The divine Thunders out his anethemas with more noise and terror against the breach of one of his positive institutions, or the neglect of some of his trivial forms, than against the neglect or breach of those duties and commandments of natural Religion, which by these forms and institutions he pretends to inforce.—The Lawyer has his forms and his positive institutions too, and he adheres to them with a Veneration altogether as Religious.—The worst cause cannot be so prejudicial to the litigant as his advocates or Attorney's ignorance or neglect of those forms.—A Law Suit is like an ill managed dispute in which the first Object is soon out of sight, and the parties end upon a matter wholly foreign to that on which they began.—In a Law suit, the question is, who has a right to a certain house or farm! and this question is daily determined, not upon the Evidences of the right, but upon the observance or neglect of fyme forms of Words, in use with the Gentlemen of the Law, about which there is, even amongst themselves such a disagreement, that the most experienced Veterans in the profession can never be positively assured that they are not mistaken.\n\nLet us expostulate with these learned Sages, these Priests of the sacred Temple of Justice? Are we Judges of our own property? By no means.—You tften who are initiated into the Mysteries of the Blindfold Goddess, inform me whether I have a right to eat the bread I have earned with the sweat of my brow, or the hazard of my Life?—The grave Doctor answers me in the affirmative.—The Reverend Serjeant replies in the negative.—The learned Barister reasons upon one side and upon the other and concludes nothing.—Wnat shall I do?—An Antrgoniist starts up and piesses me hard. I enter the field and retain these three perfors to defend my caule.—My cause, which two Farmers from the Plough could have decided in half an hour, takes the Court twenty Years.—I am however at the end of my labour and have in reward for all my trouble and vexation a Judgment in my favor.—But hold, a sagacious Comm'r. in the adversaries Army has found a fiaw in the proceeding.—My triumph is turned into mourning.—I have used or instead of and or some mistake, small in Appearance, but dyerdful in consequences, and have the whole of my success quashed in a Writ of ernor.—I remove my suit I shift from Court to Court.—I fly from equity to law, and from law, to equity Equal uncertainty attends me every where, and a mistake in which I had no share decides at once upon my Liberty and property, sending me from the Court to the Prison and adjudging my family to Beggary and famine.—I am innocent of the darkness and uncertainty of your science.—I never darkened it with absurd and contradictory notions, nor confounded it with Chicane and Sophistry.—you have excluded me from any share in the conduct of my own cause.—The science was too deep for me.—I acknowledge it! but it was too deep even for yourselves.—you have made the way so intricate that you are yourselves lost in it—you err and you punish me for your errors.\n\nA good Parson once said.—That where mystery begins, Religions ends, cannot I say, as truly at least, of human laws, that where mystery begins Justice ends.—It is hard to say whether the Doctors of law or divinity have made the greatest advances in the lucrative business of Mystery.—The Lawyers as well as Theologers have erected another reason besides natural reason, and the result has been, another Justice besides natural Justice.—They have so bewildered the World and themselves in unmeaning forms and Ceremonies, and so perplexed the plainest matters with Metaphysioal Jargon, that it carries the highest danger to a man out of the profession to make the least step without their advice and assistance thus by confining to themseles the knowledge of the foundation of all mens lives and properties, they have reduced all men into the most abject and servile dependance we are tenants at the will of these gentlemen for every thing and a Metaphysical quibble is to decide whether the greatest Villain breathing, shall have his deserts or escape with inpunity or whether the best man in society shall not be reduced to the lowest and most despicable condition it affords.—\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-07-28/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CTdBVEwyQBBRT6MGE5MZnXNLptvAFMWV/view", "text": "a word, the injustice, delay, assessment, and affected Mystery of the Law, are such, that many who live under it come to admire and envy the expedition, Simplicity, and equality of arbitrary Judgments.\n\nThe delay of the Law is, you will tell me, a trite topick, and which of it's abuses have not been too severely felt, not to be often complained of. A mans property is to serve for the purposes of his support and therefore to delay a determination concerning that, is the worst injustice, because it cuts off the very end and purpose for which I applied to the Judicature for relief.—Quite contrary in the case of a mans Life, there the determination can hardly be too much protracted.—Mistakes in this case are as often fallen into as in any other, and if the Judgment is sudden, the mistakes are the most irretrievable of all others. A point concerning property which ought, for the reasons I just mentioned, to be most speedily decided, frequently exercises the Wit of successions of Lawyers for many generations but the question concerning a mans life, that great question in which no delay ought to be accounted tedious, is commonly determined in 24 hours at the utmost.—It is not to be wondered at that injustice and absurdity should be inseparable Companions.\n\nC A L C U T T A\n\nExtract of a Letter from Cuddalore 4 July.\n\nTHE business of Chillumbrum turned out much worse than what I told you in my last, 10 Officers were wounded, and 200 Men killend, but as partial Evil is often productive of general good, so that unlucky circumstance has turned out for us.—It seems that Hyder upon hearing of the disaster at Chillumbrum determined to take the advantage, which he thought our situation afforded him, He advanced with an Army of 30,000 Horse, 16,000 Sepoys, 3 or 4,000 Europeans, and about 10,000 Pikemen, to a large Plain about half way between Porto Novo and Cuddalore where he encamped (in the road by which he knew our Army would be under the necessity of returning to Cuddalore) with a range of sand Hills in his front, on which he mounted 47 peices of Cannon.—Our Army consisted of 1850 Europeans. and 7800 Sepoys with 65 peices of Cannon. On the first in the morning we saw the Enemy, a Cannonade soon commenced on both sides, Our Infantry bore the fire with the most steady courage till our Artillery advanced in support of them, and that was so well served and did such execution as to put the Enemy to their full exertions, in which they cotinued from eight in the morning till sunset, with few intervals, at length they moved off in good order towards Chillumbrum, where it is supposed Hyder will wait for the junction of his Son Tippa Saib's Army, and then meet us again, Hyder's losses is computed to be about 2000 killed and wounded, whilst ours is only one fourth of that Number.—SIR EYRE COOTE was every where and exposed himself to great danger, Sir Hector Munro commanded the advanced line, and behaved with\n\ngreat coolness and intripidity, In the Council of war he voted for immediate action, General Stewart was remarkably active and gave signal proofs of his experience as an Officer.\n\nCol. Pearle is not come to Madras, but has marched for Arcot he has at least 8000 Bullocks more then is wanted for his Army and will be joined in his way by Col. Nixon; Col. Lang has taken a convoy of some stores which was going from Arcot to Hyders Camp and got all safe into Velore; General COOT has wrote to Lord Mc' Cartney our Governor much in favour of General Monro who commanded the right wing in the last engagement.\n\nOn the 9th arrived at Madras the Hon'ble Company's Snow Ranger Capt. Jervis from Bombay with a Packet of the Dutch war from over land and was dispatched to Bencoolin. Capt. Cartier in the Company's Snow Elizabeth, was dispatched to Bencoolen direct from Bombay, with the News of the war.—Capt. Jarvis saw two ships off Zylone, which he took to be Dutch Indiamen for Negrapatnam as they did not give him chace, Mr. Bodam the Chief of Surat had taken the Dutch factorys at Surat and Broach, 2 large Dutch Ships and several small crafts was taken by the Companys Cruizers in that station under the Command of Capt. Penny.\n\nThis day sailed the Ship Royal Adm. Capt. Huddard, and the ship Grovner, Coxwaine to the Northward for the protection of the Grain Ships as it's much wanted and shiping to carry it up to Cuddalore, Mr. Taswell our late Master Attendant is gone home in a Danish ship, 2 Danish Ships is Arrived here and have brought a Packet from Commodore Johnston; but the News not yet transpired, but it's supposed the Fleet will take the Cape in their way out. The Bombay Cruizers are all coppering, and will sail to destroy the French Trade amongst the Islands; and the Coast of Africa, the Luconia was allmost ready to come out of Dock; a few days before the Ranger left Bombay was launched for the Company's Marine a fine new Snow with a Copper bottom. of 16 Guns 6-pounders, called the Sea-Nymph, and another will be launched in August, the New ship of 50 Guns will be ready by the 1st. of January.\n\nGen. Goddard will when the Monsoon breaks up will go against Mangalore; the Ranger looked into Tillechery; the English Flag was on the different ports but as it blow'd hard no Boat could come of.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Madras July 10th 1781.\n\nI HAVE sent you by this Gent. an account of GENERAL SIR EYRE COOTE. Who have providentialy gained a compleat Victory on the 1st. instant over Hyder Ally as our army were returning from Porto Novo back to Cuddalore Hyder attack them in defile thro' some sand Hills but they no sooner got through and formed on the plain than an heavy Cannonading commenced from 2 till 4 P. M. when a general retreat took place with Hyder, our Army kept the field, we lost about 18 Europeans 1 Officer killed 7 Officers 400 chiefly natives wounded or destroyed Hyders loss not known but said to be not less than 2000 other accounts say 18000 killed Meer Saib Hyders Brother in law amongst the dead Mahomed Ally a General lost both his Leggs\n\nMons. Lally wounded and terrible Havock amongst his Europeans the reports of 52 Guns taken I believe is spurious for the Horse covering the retreat of the Guns prevented our little Army (only about nine thousand Men) taking them but then It was our Artillery mewed them down. Hyder commanded 25000 Horse and 20 Battalious seapoys ran with 10. 32 ps. Lally had 6 Guns with his Europeans. Meer Saib 6 Guns Cavalry and Sepoys on the sand Heights both routed and mostly destroyed Mahomed Ally Commanded a party of five thousand sepoys mostly destroyed Lieut. Baillie Brother to the unfortunate Colonel, was the Officer killed, our Army is returned safely from Cudalore some accounts, say 24 Elephants were killed 2 taken but all agree that the battle was fought Bravely and won with great Honour tho the sepoys never came to close action they stood firm and that the Chevaux de Freize kept the Horse at bay several great men fell some were found whose heads were cut off and conveyed away that they might not be known. Accounts this day say one of Hyders younger sons is missing and probably it will be some time before we shall know the particular on Hyders side as it must come either to the General privately or from deserters amongst whom is a portaguefe a Capt. Horse who says Hyder animated his people before the battle by telling them that the Glories of that Day wou'd be remembred by the followers of his Holy prophet for they shou'd root up the Nazareens and expect them, India is his prophet told him so he proves himself a son of Belial and it is odds against him that he never inspires his people with Courage enough to smell at english powder on a plain your Bengal Troops poor fellows are snug at at vellore probably near Argole to pester the Armagon Sands— Sadarass surrendered June 29th Policat July 2d. without fireing a gun the Pacquet snow Rodney ORNER arrived direct from england July 8th they sail'd March 15th and kept Company as far as 25th N. with Commodore Johnson with a 74 Gun Ship a 64 3 50 Guns four Frigates 2 Sloops 2 Cutters a Bomb and a fire Ship 13 East Indias Company's Ships 19 Transports 5000 Troops under Command of General Meadows for the Cape no account of our Troubles in the Carnatic had reached England.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Futtyghur 18th July, 1781\n\nON the third of this month Col Muir march'd for Dongeree to Colarass. On his road he had an Engagement with the Mahrattas, of whom He killed between two and 300, besides the pleasure he enjoyed in seeing them fly before him. On the side of the English there was about 50 Seapoys Killed and wounded. He marched on having the Ranna of Ghoad along with him, with some Troops, but where he is going too I do not know.\n\nMajor Popham is now on his march thro' a place called Mirzapore into the Hills; and a Detachment is Marched off from Khanpore to Kulpy. Terrible work going forward, and all in the Marhatta Country.\n\nThe following Vessels, Sailed and is to Sail from Here.\n\n23d. His Majestys ship Nymph Wm. stevens for the Coast, 27th or 28th Snow shpeedwell Wm. Jefferies for Madras.—Snow Nelly Capt. Anderson for do. Ship Count Beinstorf Capt. Lindzay for do. Snow Freemason Capt. G. French for do. Sloop Industry Capt. Gorely for do. Snow Mary Capt. Berlose for do. Ship Alexander Alexander smart for do. 25th A Ketch from the Coast but do not know as yet who Commands her\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-07-28/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CTdBVEwyQBBRT6MGE5MZnXNLptvAFMWV/view", "text": "On the BIRTH-DAY of Miss W—m\nCELESTIAL Nine! assist my lay,\nWith all your native fire;\nTo sing fair Emma's natal day,\nMy humble muse inspire.\nTis now just eighteen years ago,\nSince the sweet maid was born;\nSince kind Heav'n did her bestow,\nAFRIC's Isle to adorn.\nHail July! secure of lasting fame,\nDoubly mark'd thro the year;\nIn Rome a Hero stampt thy name,\nA Gem in afric' rare,\nWith every charm, with every grace,\nKind nature Cou'd bestow;\nThrough out her lovely mind and face,\nResplendent beauties glow.\nAs in the spring, some opning flowr.\nHer presence gives delight;\nWhich day by day, and hour by hour,\nReveals new Charms to sight.\nLet all her num'rous sighing swains,\nDevote this day to mirth,\nLet all the soft melodious strains.\nCommemorate her birth,\nLong may she live. sweet matchless fair.\nwith full contentment blest;\nO!—never may one moments care,\nDisturb her tender breast.\nMay e'er unspotted be her fame,\nMay She remain this life the same\nUnchanged in all—except in name,\nWere I with the lovely charmer blest\nBy every pow'r I swear;\nOf heaven I should be possest,\nAnd free from evey care.\nElysium, 22 July. J. DURGEE\n\nTHERE has long been talk of an intention to make Captain Lieutenants of Infantry.—I wish it may not have been drop't for every Military person must allow that it will be of the utmost consequence and utility to the service to have one Captain Lieutenant to each Battalion of sepoys. He will command the Grenadier Company; will be the proper person to leave in charge of the Battalion when the Captain Commandant, is absent he will be a kind of second Captain and by having the title he will be respected by the sepoys, who at present seem to think but little of their subalterns and know of little distinction between the senior and younger.\n\nBy making Captain Lieutenants it will put the Infantry more upon a footing with the Artillery and Engineer Corps. The former of late has acquired such a rank by their Capt. Lieutenants ranking as full Captains in the Army, that in a very few years, they will command every parade in the Army.—even now Officers of three years standing are getting rank of Infantry ones of ten years standing.\n\nThe Youngest Cadets who left England in 1771 and who is now at this very instant 189 from a Company is of the same standing as a Cadet, with the oldest Captain Lieutenant of Artillery, who have ranked as full Captain in the Army for these two years past. The fourth in Rank in the Corps of Engineers is only of the same Standing as the above mentioned Infantry Cadets viz, 1771.\n\nThe Cadets of the end of the year 1770 and begining of the year 1771 served two years as Cadets in the Country and carry'd the Musket all the time, they were afterwards five years as Ensigns before they got Lieutenancies.\n\nThe Cadets of the end of the year 1771 and begining of 1772 served in the Country four years as Cadets and carried the musket all the time not to mention how long they were ensigns before they got Lieutenancies—We of latter years have been rather more luckey.\n\nDid we compare these gentlemens situations with those in the civil line—what a contrast—After five years commences factor and jumps into a good place good quarters, and lives in ease and luxury while the poor subalterns trudges thro thick and thin and suffers every hardship exclusive of the climate and is happy if in the course of three years he can touch the the doubtfull as to enable him to buy a new Coat and live comfortably, and lay in a Stock of fat like the Bears to feed upon while in the provinces.\n\nI am sensible that every candid reader will allow of the Justness of these few observations and Judge that it has been a circumstance rather overlooked then intended, and that they will be taken into consideration no one can doubt but every thing in reason will be frouted to the Officers of the Army. We have one of the best of Governours, and a general now at our head who has gained the hearts of the Army from his affability. &c. &c. After an Officer has been ten or twelve years in the service he has a kind of a right to expect something if he gets a Company, what is it? he names no more, and he is only supposed to get the more on account by it. Every one knows how the Military are put to their shifts, I now say no more of this Matter. SYRON.\n\nCurious Account of a MER-MAN or MER-MAID, from a Discourse and Discovery off Newfoundland, by Capt. Richard Whitbourne.\nPublished A. D. 1622.\n\n\"NOW, also I will not omit to relate something of a strange nature, which I first saw in the year 1610.\n\n\"In the morning early, as I was standing by the river's side, in the harbour of St. John's, Newfoundland, a surprising creature came very swiftly swimming towards me looking chearfully on my face. It was like a woman by the face, eyers nose, mouth, chin, ears, neck, and forehead. It seemed to be as beautiful in those part and as wel-proportioned.\n\n\"Round the head it had many blue streaks, resembling hair; but certainly it was not hair: yet I beheld it long, and another of my company also yet living, that was near me.\n\n\"At its approach I stepped back, for it was come within the length of a long pike from me, supposing it would have sprung on land to me; for I had seen hug whales and other great fish spring a vast height above water and so might this strange creature do to me, if I had stood still were I was. By its actions I verily believe it had such a purpose; but when it saw that I went from it, it did thereupon dive a little under water, and swam towards the place, were a little before, I had landed, often looking back towards me, whereby I beheld the shoulders and back down to the middle to be square, white, and smooth as the back of a man, and from the middle to the hinder part it was pointing, in proportion something like a broad-hooked arrow.\n\n\"How it was in the fore part, from the neck and shoulders downwards, I could not well discern.\n\n\"It came shortly after to a bout in the same harbour, (wherein was my servant William Hawkridge, since captain of a ship to the East Indies.) This creature put both its hands upon the side of the boat, and did strive much to come into him and divers others then in the boat, whereat they were afraid, and one of them struck it a full blow on the head, whereby it fell off from them; but afterwards it came to two other boats in the harbour; as they lay near shore. the men in them for fair fled to land and beheld it.\n\n\"This I suppose, was a mer-man or mer-maid. As there are others who have written of these creatures, I have presumed to relate what I have seen, and what is most certainly true.\n\nWho can, after this narrative, look on these species of animals as a mere chimera, and the belief of there existence a vulgar error?\n\nThe JUDICIOUS BACCHANAL.\nWHILE the bottle to humour, and socail delight,\nHas the smallest appearance to tend,\nFacetiously keeps up the laugh of the night,\nAnd enlivens the mind of a friend,\nO let me enjoy the bountiful glass!\nThat my time may deliciously pass;\nAnd should Care ever think to intrude on my hours,\nScare the haggard away with the glass.\nBut if from rational joys to the senses,\nShould prudence be fatally given,\nAnd folly, debate, or contention commence,\nFrom too great an expansion of soul:\nShould the man I esteem, or the friend of my breast,\nIn the ivy, seell nought but the owl;\nShould I turn sweet religion to laughter or jest,\nAnd daringly sport with my God,\nFrom my lips dash the poison, O merciful fate!\nWhere the madness or blasphemy hung; [hate,\nAnd let every accent which virtue should\nParch upon my infamous tongue.\nFrom my sight let the curse be eternally driven,\nWhere my reason unhappily strayed;\nThat no more I may offer an insult to Heav'n,\nOr give man a cause to upbraid.\n\nAt Lamlash, in the Isle of arran—\nThe following Scots Proclamation of a fair and burial was lately published.\n\n\"OYes! and that's æ time: Oyes! aud that's twa times: Oyes! & that's third and last time: Aw manner person & Persons of what soe'ver, let um draw neer and listen, and I 'all let'em to kenn, that a fair is to be helden at the muckle toon of Lamlash, for the space of aught-days, there will be a beast kill'd every day, for the merry making of aw gude foulk; the Ears and offals, and aw the belly bits, wull be the bailie's aw profits; and if ony truthrim land louper orgate-swingar, fall breed ony urdam-durdam, brab ble mens or squebblement, he sall hæ his lugs tacket to the muckletron wi anailo twalla penny, until hee doon of his hopshanks, anupws his muckle doup and pray to the Great God, to bleis the Prince and the gude familie at Rome, and to send reliefe to the loyal people of Scotland; and he sall pay æ groat to me James Mac Farrish, for my truble, and this is the proclamation of the fair.\n\n\"Oyes! Oyes! Oyes! Brethren and Sisteren, I'se hæ yo to wit, that there is departen, by the pleasure of the Almighty, the soul of our brother Johnnie M Claus hin his bodie is to be returned to the earth, and his saul to him whagæ it him; his corpse now lays in Jenny M'Farlane's land, about the mid-way: Taak notice of his death, ye who wull wish to eat cakes and tipple whiskey at his funueral, and he wull be intured the dayse'ennight in the muckle kirk of Brod ick.\"\n\n\"And this is the notiss of his daparture, and his having entered on eternity, sæ I sall gang to my dinner.\"\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-07-28/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CTdBVEwyQBBRT6MGE5MZnXNLptvAFMWV/view", "text": "Continued from our last.\n\nChap. 2.\nOn the Absurdity of our Female EDUCATION.\n\nWOMAN was intended to be our Companion and Friend, to share in our pleasures and Affections.—To heighten our Joys and elevate our distresses, by her Participation. To superintend over our Families -- pay attention to our Interests -- and render home delightfull, by her Society, Tenderness, and Affection. That Education, then, must be best, which is most calculated to form and qualify the Female Mind, for those duties and pleasures, which are to constitute, not only her own Happiness, but that of her Husband, Children, and Family. A young Lady should early be Taught, that true Female Excellence consists, not in being a Mistress of Music--, a fine singer, and Dancer,--- in being able to read French Novels, and Converse fluently with French Libertines, -- but, --- in Modesty -- Diffidence -- Gentleness -- good Humour and a desire to please.\n\nFor the same reason that Public Schools are proper for Boys, they are unfit for Girls. Men are to bustle in Life, and therefore the Assurance that is acquired by the Society of a number of Boys is rather of use, than prejudice—but in Woman---who ought to be all Timidity,-- bashfull reserve,-- Tenderness, and Delicacy, a public School rubs off those very Qualities, that have been always allowed to form the Characteristick Beauties of the Sex.\n\nPublic Schools not only teach a Girls to be self-assured, forward, and Impudent,--but they infallibly pollute their Minds, and innitiate them in Vice. though a Girls Ideas be as pure as an Angels on her entrance into a Boarding School,--- She cannot remain there any time, without being as knowing in the way of Pollution, as any Nymph in Kings Place. It is impossible it should be other otherwise---for among a Number of Girls, there must always be some who are vicious---and one vicious Girl, is enough to pollute an Hundred. Though the Mistress should happen to be a good Woman, and ever so attentive to her Duty, (which very seldom is the Case) it is not in her power to prevent this Evil--for the Mischief is done not in her presence, but in those hours of Familiar Conversation, which the Girls cannot be prevented among themselves.\n\nThe world is unhappily governed by fashion. Scarce two in a thousand, think for themselves. People indolently go with the Stream, rather than be at the trouble of turning their face against the Torrent. It is impossible in any other way to account, for the present general abuse of female education. It is impossible in any other way to account for the present general blindness to the ill effects that arise from it. Because it is the fashion to educate our Daughters, more for kept mistresses, than good Wives—we neglect their principles—we neglect their minds—and if they are but good musicians, Drawers, Dancers, and Mistress of the french we foolishly think they are accomplished—and that we have acquitted ourselves of that duty to them, which was incumbent on us, as Parents. By sending our Daughters to Boarding Schools, we force them to associate with vicious Companions—and therefore, though they should not become vicious themselves—they infallibly become acquainted with vice. They learn to be idle—extravagant—to tell lies—to regard nothing but dress, shew, and admiration. Hardly any attention is paid to their morals—but the utmost pains are taken to render them Mistresses of—what can neither tend to make them good Daughters—good Wives—good mothers, or rational Companions!—can we be surprised if their tender minds accustomed to think Music, french, &c. &c. the only accomplishments necessary for their attainment, neglect those embellishments of the mind that are invaluable?\n\nDancing, I allow to be an essential, but let it be learned, at home. It gives ease, and grace, a young lady would, besides, appear very aukward at an assembly, if she were obliged to sit still, for want of so necessary an accomplishment. But though I approve dancing I am against every kind but minuets, and Country dances. The new fashioned dances are very unfit for modest Women allemands and Cotillions, are only proper for the stage, and dancing Master's Bals. If the spectator was now alive, I am sure he would not like to see his Daughter turned and twirled about—first one way, then another, at the same time that the Character of the dance, renders it necessary for the couple to leer for a long time at one another, during their various attitudes, and movements, in a manner much too loose to be consistent with that bashfull reserve, and modest deportment so indispensible in the female Character. Those lascivious dances, are out of Character in England, and fit only for the levity of France.\n\nIn the name of common sense, let me ask of what use do we find music, to married Women?---Since playing the harpsichord has become so essential a qualification, that even innocence is to be given up for it's sake.—the question is of importance and demands a serious investigation.\n\nLadies either excel—only play tolerably—or have no turn for music, If they do not play well, their time, and money, have been thrown away. If they excel—it leads them to dedicate that time to their harpsichord which should be employed to better purpose. When married—Ladies either leave it of entirely or make it a Business I never knew a medium. If they leave it off of what use has been their excellence.—If they make it a Business, they commence mere musicians. It leads them into a thousand expences.—a thousand Follies---a thousand bad consequences they are perpetually running after concerts and neglecting their families----for want?----To be in company with-----Singers and fidlers! their excellence renders them the Wives---not, of their husbands, but of---the Public. Is it not natural for a Woman to value herself on her excellence--and to wish to have it generally admired?---Will not this, draw, her from home, except when her house can be crowded with Musicanties---\nTo be Continued.\n\nLOST\nON Friday Night the 6th of July Inst. from the house of Mr. Ralph Uvedale in Calcutta a small white Beagle Bitch big with pup, she answers to the name of Countess and has a red spot behind each of her Ears and one side, whoever will bring her to Mr. Uvedale or to the Printer hereof shall receive a Reward of 5 Gold Mohurs.\n18th July 1781.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nHAVING any Claims, or Demands, on the Estate of Mr. Joseph Cooper Deceased, are requested to send an account of them to Mr. James Prescott, one of the Executors on or before the first of August next, and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to Discharge, their respective Debts without delay.\n\nJUST PUBLISHED,\nBY AUTHORITY.\nAND to be Sold at the Library, the Late Bye Law, either Bound or in Sheets.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any Demands on the Estate of Mr. James Furze Deceased, are requested to send an account of them to Mr. Francis Balldry or to Mr. William Savery Executors, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are Requested to Discharge their Respective Debts, without Delay.\n\nFor Sale by P. Mac’Intyre, the following Goods on the most reasonable terms.\nHYSON Tea in Chests Boxes and double Catty cannisters, Souchong Tea in different Packages, Sugar Candy in large Tubs, Loxioy, Candied Oranges, Plain and Embroidered Lutestring, Plain and Striped Sattin, Dimity Sinshaw and corded Silk, Peelong, Mode Tiffany, Gauze, Gauze Handkerchiefs, Cat Gut, Ribbonds, Plain and Embroidered Shoes and Slippers.\nEnglish Claret; Cherry Brandy, Vinegar Sauces, Hams, Pickled Tongues, Linseed Oil, Glass ware, Silver Buckles, Silk and Leather Sword Belts, Hatts and Silk Stockings, Books, with great variety of other China and Europe goods.\nConsiderable Allowance will be made to Dealers that Buy a Quantity: and for the convenience of those of his Customers that may not choose to Buy whole Peices, He will sell Silks and Gauzes by the Yard, and likewise Hyson and Souchong Tea by the Seer.\n\nPUBLIC LIBRARY.\nJOHN ANDREWS Respectfully begs leave to Inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement, that the Circulating Library kept hitherto in the Old Fort, is removed to a Cool and Commodious House formerly belonging to Doctor Hamilton behind the Riding School, and Between the Houses of George Livius Esqr. and Mr. Schultz Jeweller.\nJOHN ANDREWS takes this Opportunity of returning his respectful thanks to the Ladies, and Gentlemen, who have honored him with their Commands, and hopes for the Continuance of their favors.\n\nGUTHRIE and WORDIE.\nTAKE this method of Acquainting the Public, that they intend quitting the Europe Shop Business, and that the Goods now remaining will be disposed of on as low Terms as possible, any Allowance made to those who take a quantity to dispose of again.—Any Person inclined to enter into that way of Business, may now suit themselves with a set of very good fixtures, and a tolerable assortment of Goods.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nA Spot of Garden ground, Consisting of one Biggah and four Gottahs near Cossey-pore pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges, with a good Carriage Road,\nFor particulars please to enquire of Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar, at Calcutta.\n\nMR. Stillas Watch and Clock-maker, and late Assistant to Mr. Guthrie in the Radda Baazar. Begs leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement that He has taken a House in the Loll Baazar next door to Mr. Tirretta, where He repairs and Cleans all kind, of Clocks and Watches.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-08-04", "date": "1781-08-04", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-08-04/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CbHpGT6MJED6z_8j6Sw3-puTLxQq5A-a/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n[No. XXVIII]\nFrom Saturday July the 28th to Saturday August 4th 1781.\n\nTo all Gentlemen Seamen, and Lads of Enterprize, and true spirit.\nWHO are ambitious of making an honorable Independence by the Plunder of the Enemies of their Country. The DEATH or GLORY PRIVATEER a Prime sailing Vessel commanded by JAMES BRACEY mounting 22 six pounders, 12 Cohorns and twenty Swivels and carrying one hundred and twenty Men.— will leave Calcutta in a few days on a six Months cruise against the Dutch, French, and Spaniards.\nThe best Treatment and Encouragement will be given.\n***\nTo\nMr. HICKY,\nSIR,\nThe following very remarkable anecdote was communicated to me sometime ago by a friend of mine I thought it so much to the honor of the female sex especially of this Country that I beg'd leave to copy it to send to you, if you think it worth a place in your entertaining paper it is much at your service.\nI am Sir your constant reader and a subscriber\n***\nAn Extraordinary ANECDOTE.\nSOME time after the capture of the remarkable Fortress of Gualier the engineer was ordered to clear the Fort of numbers of little Huts and Rubbish which was scattered all over it, to effect this he employ'd some hundreds of Men, Women and Children.—One evening as I was sitting at the door of my quarters (in a pensive mood) near which some of these poor wretches were at work. I observed a very pretty girl about 10 years of age carrying stones on her head, her figure struck me very forcibly, I watched her passing and repassing frequently. I observed that 'tho in rags and employ'd in so dirty an occupation she had the appearance of something superior to her present situation, her easy deportment, her playful disposition, with her comrades in employment, and a most engaging sweetness of countenance all determined me to enquire and find out if possible who she was. I was fearful of speaking to her being apprehensive if I took any notice of her she would be alarm'd and not come near that place any more. I shew'd her to my Hircarrah with directions to him that when she went home from her work at night he should follow her, and find out where she lived, enquire whether she had any Father and Mother, and if she had to bring them to me, but not to say a word to the girl, He return'd and told me she had an old Mother who was living in wretchedness in a small Hovel in the Shurpunah which was all the intelligence he could get, I order'd him to go the next morning and bring the old Woman to me, she came. Her appearance was that of old age and extreme misery, I ask'd her several questions foreign to the purpose for which I sent, for her, in order, to familiarize her a little to me, and induce her to speak freely, she told me, she had always been poor, that her husband was dead some years, that she was of no family and of the Chuman Cast, that she had earn'd her livelihood by spining wool before she was disabled by age, but that now her only support was a Daughter that she had, who was then at work in the Fort, and earned three pice a Day on which they both subsisted. This was the point I wanted to come to, I desired her to call her Daughter and let me see her she complied readily. The girl came in, and smiled when she saw her Mother and me, it was a smile of innocence and affability, I was charm'd with it but said not a word to her for some time I expressed my surprise to the old lady at three pice a Day supporting both her and the girl and ask'd her could not the girl follow some other employment that would be more easy and at the same time more Profitable, she answered with the greatest calmness three pice a Day was sufficient for them, I stared at her indifference, I admir'd her moderation, and envied her content.—good Heavens said I to myself, so old so infirm a woman, with such a Daughter and so little to support them, and yet contented; and of course happy, it was to me astonishing beyond conception. I asked her leave to give her Daughter a couple of Ruppees she permitted it, I brought a bag on the table wherein were about a hundred, I threw them out on the table, she seemed amaz'd wah wah; Burrah Saib hi! was her exclamation to her Daughter, she told me neither of them ever saw so much money in all their lives before, I gave the Girl two rupees, and ask'd her if she wou'd come and live with me, thaw, ka, correy was her answer without being in the least disconcerted, I then told the mother that if she and her daughter would live with me, they should have all the money, and that I would take care of both as long as they lived, without putting either of them to any work but such as would be agreeable both to her and her Daughter, she reply'd she was not able to do any work, and with a degree of surprise ask'd me what work I wanted to put her Daughter to, I could see her delicacy was alarm'd, tho' in so abject a sphere of life, and I solemnly declare that she raised an idea in my mind at that moment that I never had a thought of before, I blushed at the question, but it was not a guilty blush I had not a thought to the dishonour of the girl, but the question was natural as there might have been room for suspicion. I told her no work for myself, but that I had a Wife and Children down the Country, and I would send her and her daughter down to them, where they would be happy for ever (and so help me heaven this was my sincere and determined intention) I called in my servants to confirm what I told her of my family, she was satisfied and consented to my proposal, the Girl too seemed pleased, she appeared to be of a very lively disposition, I gave the Old Woman thirty Rupees, desired her to go and buy Cloaths for herself and Girl, &c come to me the next Morning, when I would provide a room in the Fort near my own Quarters, where they should stay 'till I had an Opportunity of sending them down the Country, they went away seemingly happy, and you may suppose I was not less so I thought I had done one truly charitable action in my life from real motives of charity rendering the remainder of an old Womans life happy by freeing her from all wordly care, and releasing a young one possibly from ruin, at least endeavouring to do so.\n\nBut I was disappointed, Envy ever awake, effectually prevented me from enjoying any satisfaction long, for the old Woman return'd in about an hour but without her Daughter, I saw rage had taken place in her Countenance, of that complacencey with which she left me, her first salutation was throwing the mony I gave her and the Girl about the room, she then in a violent passion told me that she had been talking to a woman since she left me, who assured her that the fringy men never gave money to Girls but for base purposes, that her Daughter had been married two Months, that her Husband had been a Soldier in Ambajees Army, and was killed ten days ago by the fringy's (this was a circumstance I never enquired about because I thought from the Girls Appearance she was too young to be married, as she appeared more of a Child than a woman) and that tho' she was a poor Old Woman, yet she wou'd rather kill her Daughter with her own hand, than suffer,\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-08-04/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CbHpGT6MJED6z_8j6Sw3-puTLxQq5A-a/view", "text": "her to be a Cusbie to any Fringy in the\nWorld, or even to any man, that my\nstory of a wife was all Jute bout, for if I\nhad one, she must be in the Camp with\nme, that the Girl was in the field with\nher Husband when he was killed, and if\nI was wounded who was to take care of\nme, and dress my wounds (this shews\nyou they have no Idea's of Surgeons,\nhow would our European fine Lady\nWives relish this Doctrine?) of what use\nwas my wife to me at so great a distance,\nthat a wife is never from her Husband,\nwho was to dress his Victuals, who was\nto take care of his Cheeses when he left\nhis tent to Fight? and a great deal more\nof such (I cannot help saying) very sound\nreasoning tho' contrary to European I-\ndea's of Matrimony, she at last burst in-\nto tears and walk'd off, leaving me not\na little mortified, all I could say, all I\ncould do, could not pacifie her, nor per-\nsuade her to take the Money again, I ne-\nver saw either of them more. — After she\nwent away I fell into a deep reverie, I\nrevolved within myself all that had pass-\ned, I wish'd to account for so extraordi-\nnary a phenomenon, Age, decripitated,\npoverty and Rags, companions with he-\nroism, Honour, public spirit, and vir-\ntue, without the smallest spark of men-\ntal improvement or Education, why said\nI should we value ourselves for our Edu-\ncation, or Religion when we find such\nSentiments in these poor ignorant Hea-\nthens, where will you find such instan-\nces of virtue with us, under such temp-\ntations for vice? Blush Oh ye people of\na more enlighten'd age, Nation and man-\nners, blush for your depravity come\nhere and see, learn from the Original\nwhat innate Natural Honour is, let the\nstoics and Philosophers tell me to eterni-\nty that there is no such thing as innate\nprinciples, that they are all the effects of\nEducation, I tell them, I'll prove to\nthem that it is false, here was native ho-\nnour unsaillied by Indolence and luxury,\nunadorn'd by Education, and unsup-\nported or protected by any thing, but\nthe principles given by the Divine Au\nthor of our Existence the strongest bari-\ners, and defence against all temptations,\nthis we possess in our own breasts if we\nfollow the dictates of this Monitor we\ncan never err, nay we must do right.\n\nThis woman had no cast to enoble\nher, no Education to incite these exalted\nsentiments which she possess'd, surroun-\nded by the miseries of famine, desolati-\non, and plunder, the constant attend-\nants of War, Born too and breathing in\na Country, and under a Government\nwhere slavery by purchase is frequent, by\nConquest is common, whose Laws are\narbitrary, and whose Chiefs are absolute,\nparticularly if successfull in conquests,\nwhen they indiscriminately carry off such\nWomen as they chuse, whenever they\nconquer. — Then where cou'd she derive\nsuch Ideas of spirit, conjugal, affection,\ninnocence, and dignity, of maintaining\nthe freedom of herself and Daughter, she\nthrew away my Money with disdain, I\nHonour her for it, she however must\nhave entertained a better opinion of the\nFeringy's than of the Natives of her own\nCountry, or she must have added to her\nother virtues undaunted courage. Had\nshe dared to have talk'd to an Eastern\n\nChief as she did to me, her life would\nhave been the forfeit, and yet I think\nshe would have done it, how few Mo-\nthers in her situation amongst us would\nhave run such a risk? By Heavens I\nwould not have violated the chastity of\nthis little Beauty, nor have offended the\nfeelings of the Mother designedly for a-\nny consideration, not if I had been the\nmost despotic Prince on Earth, I would\ngive 1000 Rupees this moment that they\nwere with you, but that's now impossi-\nble, for I have made every enquiery in\nmy power, and can hear Nothing of\nthem, they are removed I suppose to\nsome other place, I'm sorry for it, for I\nwish'd them both well, and still do, nor\nhave I a thought concerning either, that\nI would be asham'd to expose to the\nwhole World.\n\nC A L C U T T A.\n\nExtract of Europe News brought by the\nRodney Packet.\n\nDECEM. 4th, In the House of Com-\nmons, Mr. Pultney presented a Pe-\ntition from the European Inhabitants of\nBengal, Bahar, and Orissa praying a re-\nformation of Judicial Proceedings in\nthese provinces, and an establishment of\nTrial by Jury in civil cases — Mr.\nMac'Donald and General Smith spoke\nably in support of the Petition, which\nwas well received by the House and Or-\ndered to be on the Table. Gen. Smith,\nat the same time, moved that the Court\nof Directors might be ordered to lay Ex-\ntracts of all Letters and papers, that\nhave passed between them, and the Go-\nvernor General and Council of Bengal,\nrelative to the Supreme Court of Judica-\nture before the House, also Copie's of\ntheir Correspondence with any of His\nMajesty's Secretary of State respecting\nthe said Court. These motions were u-\nnanimously agreed to.\n\n24th January. — General Smith gave\nnotice to the House, that he should on\nthe 12th of February move to have the\nBengal Petition referred to a Committee.\nThe General followed this intimation\nwith several remarks on the facts stated\nin the Petition, He in particular observ-\ned that it's object was to repeal the Act\nof Parliament which established the\nCourt of Judicature in Bengal, which\nhad produced many mischievous conse-\nquences to the Inhabitants and the India\nCompany, and proved at length so into-\nlerable, that the Governor General and\nCouncil had been under the necessity of\nsuspending it's operation by violence, he\nfurther said that the Court was Original-\nly established by way of Experiment, &c\nas it's effects were so contrary to the In-\nterest of those concerned, and the inten-\ntion of the Legislature, no good reason\ncould be given against it's immediate re-\npeal. — Mr. Mac'Donald corroborated\nthe General's arguments, and added,\nthat to his knowledge there was a Peti-\ntion to Parliament just arrived from the\nGovernor General and Council of Bengal\nsetting forth the excessive powers assum-\ned by the Court of Judicature, and pray-\ning for it's abolition — Lord North ad-\nmitted that the Act of Parliament esta-\nblishing the Court had in many instances\nproduced ill consequences and that a re-\nvisal, and even repeal of several parts of\n\nit, were become absolutely necessary, he\nwas for an early hearing of the Petition,\nwhich he thought merited the most seri-\nous consideration of the House.\n\nFebruary 17th. — Lord Geo. Germaine\nresigned His Office of Secretary of State,\nand Lord Loughborough was appointed\nin his room.\n\nThe Court of Directors in their gene-\nral Letter by the Rodney Packet have\nordered the additional allowance of three\nthousand Rupees a month which Messrs.\nHastings and Barnell voted to Sir John\nDay to be discontinued and reprobated\nthe measure in severe terms. They have\nalso ordered him to plead in the Court of\nJudicature. They have appointed Messrs\nBecher, Lane and Stewart to seats in the\nBoard of Trade, and Captain Metcalf to\nsucceed Mr. Livius as military Store\nKeeper.\n\nMr. Benfield is restored to his rank\nin the civil service at Madras.\n\nBy the last advices from Madras we\nlearn that Colonel Pearse's detachment\nwas hourly expected there, and that\nGENERAL SIR EYRE COOTE remained\nat Cuddalore and Hyder Ally at Chul-\nlumbrum.\n\n\"Extract of a Letter from Bombay by\nthe way of Madras. — The Snow Essidabux\nCapt. Bailey from Moca to Bombay\nspoke a Moor Grab Ship in the Latti-\ntude of 17 32 N. the 12th of June last\nbound to the Coast of Africa, the Day\nbefore he saw Capt. Bailey he saw 2\nShips to the N. W. of him close hauled\nwhich gave him chace, the Commander\nof the Grab a Moor-man suspecting them\nto be french, immediately run before\nthe wind, and crouded every sail they\npossibly could, and in 4 hours lost Sight\nof them, and kept his course again.\n\nThe Betsey Snow that was supposed\nto be taken is arrived safe at Bushire\nGeneral Goddard Commands the Garri-\nson at Bombay, and has taken his rank\nof this side of India accordingly we are\nhourly in expectation of the arrival of\nthe Mercury Packet from Bussorah.\n\nWe have the pleasure to inform the\nPublic, that the Hon'ble Company's\nKetch Heffernan, (which left Bengal in\nMay last) is safe arrived at Madras.\n\nOn the 23d. Ultimo, as Messrs. Sam.\nClark, and Stephen Shea were travelling\nin their Palankeens from Balasore to this\nPlace, they were stoped at a Village be-\ntween Bussah and Jallasore by the Mo-\nhur Bunge Rajah, with a party of his\nHorse and Foot, armed with matchlocks\nBows and Arrows &c. and after order-\ning their Palankeens to be rummaged &\ninforming them he was at War with the\nEnglish, he very politely dismissed them\nreserving to himself only, a handsome\nfowling Piece and a Gold Seal belong-\ning to Mr. Clark, which he said he took\na very particular fancy to.\n\nThe thing that rendred itself, so very\nconspicuous in the Stage Box on Thurs-\nday night by his tittering and Gallantries\nwith a celebrated fair one, in order to at-\ntract the attention of the audience was\nCocking Jack, whom she uses like a shoe-\ning Horn.\n\nBuxey — too notwithstanding\nthe repeated admonitions he has received\nrendered himself ridiculous by ogling\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-08-04/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CbHpGT6MJED6z_8j6Sw3-puTLxQq5A-a/view", "text": "with the fair one and apeing the Character of a Beau garson, His simpering, grinning and shrew'd remarks, anoyed the fashionable circle around him. In the same Box also sat Minikin Fiscal who was unfortunately strunk down by the aromatic Essence of a Prussian Officer like Figure lately employed by a certain *** *******\n\nAddressed to ****** in consequence of his Verses on Miss W—m's BIRTH DAY.\n“Let the strickened Deer go wince”.\n\nACCEPT young Man, this small advice from one Who thinks he's authoriz'd t'advise though young; Taught all my life in an experienc'd school, That to be VAIN is ever to be fool. Can it be worth thy wond'rous waste of pains, To publish to the world thy lack of Brains; Or might not reason E'EN to THEE have shown, The greatest praise had been to live UNKNOWN From envious rivals, envy flies at once, When W—m's thought fit subject for a DUNCE; E'en of the Sex to speak in thy low strain, Argues a weak or a disorder'd brain; Fierce passion rises in the generous mind, To see so dull a being ape Mankind: A motely figure of the FRIBBLE Tribe, Which hearts can scarce conceive or pen describe. How then presum'st thou but to name a FAIR, Who by the Gods was form'd by costly care, Who from above was sent with taste refin'd, To bless some feeling, some exalted mind; E'en at whose glance thy stupid clay made buit, Should instant crumble to it's destin'd dust. Cease then, VAIN NOTHING nor mispend thy time, In courting dullness to produce dull Rhyme, Forbear thou*** nor let thy home spun lays, With rapt'rous nonsence dwell on W—m's praise Oft have I known thee DURGEE weak and vain, W——m the Idol of thy aukward strain. Through the dull measure of a hot long day, In phrase most vile, prate heavy hours away; Whilst the COMPANY did all gape and gaze, To hear a Durgee babble W——m's praise. Did wit or wisdom poor harangues inspire, We then would hear with pleasure and admire; But what your pert loquacious tongue employs, To folly fashion, scandal, trash and noise; Thy fav'rite weapon, DURGEE, is thy tongue, Oil'd like a hone and like a balance hung; Once put in motion, quick vibrations keep, And scarcely is at rest e'en while you Sleep.— Hence vain-love, to thy Office shut thee in, By deep repentance wash away thy sin, At most, in solemn silence, dare revere, ONE who is Heaven's most peculiar care, Let not thy pen, nor tongue pollute a NAME, “Whose frown is censure, whose applause is FAME.”\nCASTIGATOR.\n\nMr. HICKY,\nTHIS age is advanced to such a degree of profligacy, that neither the precepts of Religion, nor the tenor of human Laws, are sufficient to restrain the frequent repetition of Adultery; which tho' a compound of Theft, Robbery, and perjury, seems however to have become perfectly fashionable. I would propose that our Legislature should enact, that every Male Adulterer be directly punished in a summary manner with C—n. Adultery is certainly a contagion, &c. altho' W—ing may not be catching, I sincerely believe Cuckold making is in Chandernagore.\n\nI am a poor man Mr. Printer, I have no Money to go to Law with; nor do I wish to be run thro' the Body by a personal demand of a Wife, which has eloped from me. All I can do therefore is to publish my case, and to warn other Husbands from letting their Ribs use Gaah have in these fore Tops as mine did lately; for I am now firmly persuaded, that she must have imbibed the influence from that Libedenous Animal.\n\nSome time ago a little Officer came to this place, and used frequently to preambulate the streets &c. in much state. His Commission and Character procured him a favorable reception in many families, and among the rest into mine. My wife is very handsome, and has swore to me a thousand times that she loved me, and would Die if any thing happen'd to me. I therefore permited her to go regularly to Chorch, and to walk to the Gardens of an evening, in these latter preambulation, I observed her to be always attended by this young, coxcomb of an Officer, But I never dreamt of the consequence.\n\nThe Captain (for all Red Coats are called so with us) went down to Calcutta the other day, and has taken my wife along with him. I could easily discover their retreat, and bring my Wife back but I scorn it. I have done with a Woman who leaves her family to gratify her Appetites. If my Wife was so wanton, and so mean to fly from a husbands arms to that of a Lovers. I am resolved that husband shall be proud enough to laugh at her folly, and dispise her meanness.— And yet my case is a hard one Mr. HICKY, to loose my Wife and be laugh'd at for loosing her, is a little provoking. A poor fellow racked perhaps with Hanger steals a sheep, he is apprehended and committed to jail, tried and convicted and Hanged, whilst this Red Coat in the Character of a Gentleman, disturbes the peace of a Family, & runs away with my Wife, triumphs in his dexterity, and laughs at the poor Cuckold—Me!\n\nI went to the Captains Quarters to enquire for my Rib, when I found her boy making a kite out of some Paper, on which the Captain had wrote one Days Journal in imitation of Mr. Shockhead, I bought it of the Boy and transmit it for your perusal I am afraid too many of His companions spend their time in the same way.—There's also a Sonnet which I found he had received from a French Lady of my acquaintance.\n\nNOON.—TWO o'Clock.—Awoke and drank a dish of imperial Tea and heartshorn, ordered Buxu to wash my hands with the Lily of the Valley Water, and to reach me the Cypress powder, received from Lapont which occasions an immediate removal of those horrid beards that cast such a disgrace upon the featuref of humanity—\nTo be Continued,\n\nTo be SOLD.\nAT the Library by John Andrews and Anthony Bernierd, English Clarret. do Old Hock, Jamaica Rum Shrub, Cherry Brandy, some very elegant and useful Plate, do. very handsome Looking Glasses different sorts, Brass and steel Barrels fowling Pieces Silver mounted Fusils and Pistols, plain and do, Violins and other Musical Instruments, Musick Books and Tutors for every Instrument, Choice collection of Books for private Gentlemen's Libraries at a Moderate Price. Europe Silks; best Patterns and a variety of other Articles:\n2d. August, 1781.\n\nAcknowledgements to Corrispondents.\nPUBLICUS being wrote on bad Paper, and is so much blotted that it cannot be read.—The Editor will be much obliged to the Author for a clear copy the one received shall be returned if the Author thinks proper to send for it by Letter; in which it is requested that he will be so obliging as to mention in said Letter some part of the subject matter of the former letter, by which we will know that it is delivered to the proper Person.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-08-04/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CbHpGT6MJED6z_8j6Sw3-puTLxQq5A-a/view", "text": "Continued from our last.\n\nDOES she not then live more for the World, than for her husband? and is this proper? Is it compatible with domestic Happiness?---she whose greatest pleasure should consist in rendering herself agreeable to her husband---in making his home more entertaining and pleasing to him, than scenes of Dissipation, where nothing is heard but nonsense, and unmeaning compliment---becomes indifferent whether he approves, or censure is pleased; or discontented---and leaving him to entertain himself in the best manner he can, flies abroad to be approved---by a Crowd!---I cannot bear to see a Woman of fashion sit down to an harpsichord at a public concert, and hear her clapped by strangers on finishing her tune---as if she were a common musician. To say no worse, it throws her off that level, on which it is her duty to move, and after all---for what excellence has she been applauded? she has been clapped, and extolled, because. She happens to have the use of her Fingers, and a good ear.---In the excellence on which she so much values herself and for which she has made such a sacrifice of time, and mental qualities she is at least equalled, if not surpassed, in every theatre in London!\nIn the midst of her applauses, I cannot help feeling a secret regret that she ever learned a note! ---If to sing---to play on the harpsichord finely ---to Dance and speak Italian is to be highly accomplished---it follows that, the public singers---and female teachers of music, are---are what? ---the most accomplished Women in england.\n\nAnd french, too, of what use to our Women; is french? all ranks of People, even our very Tradesmens daughters, must now forsooth be sent to Boarding schools to learn French &c. as if there were no doing without it!---To gentlemen indeed, french is a very necessary branch of education but except to those of our Women, who are to move in the very first circle of the Court, it probably will be of no other use than to enable them to read French Novels, that had much better have remained unintelligible. And even with respect to our Ladies of the first circle, I see no reason why it is any more incumbent on them to learn french, in order to converse with foreigners of fashion, who visit our Court, than it was on those Foreigners, to learn english, to converse with our Ladies, and if the motive of understanding our Women, has not had sufficient Weight with foreign Gentlemen, I tthink it might have as little with our Ladies of the first rank. I have said thus much of French because the learning it, is pleaded as one of the motives for a Boarding-School education. I have argued against music too, for the same reason. I would not be understood, however, to mean that young Ladies should not be taught these little accomplishments, but I insist that nothing can be more absurd than to see them made so much the essentials of education, as to have those qualifications which really are essential, neglected to attain them let music, Dancing, French, and drawing, be taught, but let them be taught at home. I would ask any advocate for a Boarding school, what is the motive for sending my Child there? Is it because there is a good music master? I will send for him to my house, since though I pay him ten times more for it, my daughter has fifty times the advantage, by his attention being confined to her, which otherwise would be devided among her companions. Is there a good dancing master, drawing master, &c. there? I make the same answer, If their families are at too great distance from these masters, let the parrents, or Friends go to some large town where they can be procured. The imposition in Boarding School bills are so many, and th expences so great, that whoever can afford t send a child to one of those abominable pes Houses Sinks of pollution Graves of al goodnes, can afford to change his habitation for a winter or two---and if he cannot I am sure that young ladies, whose parents have not sufficient money to spare, to enable them to afford going for a winter or two, to some great town are the most improper, of all Women, to have their heads turned topsy turvy with Ideas of expences shew outside---and their minds rendered unfit to be pared with Men, whose fortunes will not bear to have their Houses turned inside out, for want of œconomy, and of that attention to their Interests, which it is necessary for wives to pay, If a man whose Income, with œconomy, is sufficient to enable him to support his family should notwithstanding find himself in danger of a Goal, through his Wife's extravagance and inattention, would he be consoled in his distress, by seeing her run her fingers, in good time and tune, over a number of black and white pieces of wood, faster than his eyes can follow them? I should fancy not, especially if he recollected that his distress arose from her having paid more attention to those pieces of wood, than to his Guineas!---and even though we grant that he can afford her extravagance and inattention, yet music, upon music, will not always do. I am as fond of music as any man should be, and have a very good ear, but harmony though very agreeable now and then, to the ear, will not make up for the want of an harmonized, and polished mind, a a man of sense requires in a Wife, something more substantial than the trifling qualifications that are attained at a Boarding-School. To be educated for him, more attention should be paid to her understanding, than her fingers---to her mind, than her Body. Her Body should not be neglected, that care should be taken that she should observe that the chief attention of her friends, was paid to her principles, and mental endowments. a Just sense of the duty, and of the relation in which she stands to him, forms the foundation on which every thing depends.\n\nTo be Continued.\n\nWHEREAS.\nTHE Widow of Sellah abdee Mahomed khan did in the Bengal year 1186 Mortg ge to Kishenram Bose Inhabitant of Calcutta one house &c. in the Town of Houghly and one House &c. in the Town of Chinsurah and sundry other-tenements Houses Gardens &c. for the sum of Sicca Rupees 51,000-and whereas the said Kishenram Bose was then introduced into and still Continues in Possession of the said houses-tenements &c. Now the Said Kishenram Bose is willing to make over and dispose of his Mortgage on the said houses tenements &c. any person willing to pay down the money may be fully acquainted with the Particulars by enquiring of Muddun Gopaul Bose in the Saan Bazar Calcutta or Jug Mohan Roy at Hughly.\n\nMR. Stillas Watch and Clock-maker, and late Assistant to Mr Guthrie in the Radda Baazar. Begs leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement that He has taken a House in the Loll Baazar next door to Mr. Tirretta, where He repairs and Cleans all kind, of Clocks and Watches.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA Spot of Garden ground, Consisting of one Bigguh and four Cottahs near Cossey-pore pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges, with a good Carriage Road.\n\nFor particulars please to enquire of Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar, at Calcutta.\n\nPUBLIC LIBRARY.\nJOHN ANDREWS Respectfully begs leave to Inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement, that the Circulating Library kept hitherto in the Old Fort, is removed to a Cool and Commodious House formerly belonging to Doctor Hamilton behind the Riding School, and Between the Houses of George Livius Esqr. and Mr. Schultz Jeweller.\nJOHN ANDREWS takes this Opportunity of returning his respectful thanks to the Ladies, and Gentlemen, who have honored him with their Commands, and hopes for the Continuance of their favors.\n\nFor Sale by P. Mac'Intyre, the following Goods on the most reasonable terms.\nHYSON Tea in Chests Boxes and double Catty cannisters, Souchong Tea in different Packages, Sugar Candy in large Tubs, Loxsoy, Candied Oranges, Plain and Embroidered Lutestring, Plain and Striped Sattin, Dimity Sinshaw and corded Silk, Peelong, Mode Tiffany, Gauze, Gauze Handkerchiefs, Cat Gut, Ribbonds, Plain and Embroidr'd Shoes and Slippers.\nEnglish Claret, Cherry Brandy, Vinegar Sauces, Hams, Pickled Tongues, Linseed Oil, Glass ware, Silver Buckles, Silk and Leather Sword Belts, Hatts and Silk Stockings, Books, with great variety of other China and Europe goods.\nConsiderable Allowance will be made to Dealers that Buy a Quantity: and for the convenience of those of his Customers that may not choose to Buy whole Peices, He will sell Silks and Gauzes by the Yard, and likewise Hyson and Souchong Tea by the Seer.\n\nLOST\nON Friday Night the 6th of July Inst. from the house of Mr. Ralph Uvedale in Calcutta a small white Bengle Bitch big with pup, she answers to the name of Countess and has a red spot behind each of her Ears and one side, whoever will bring her to Mr. Uvedale or to the Printer hereof shall receive a Reward of 5 Gold Mohurs.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nHAVING any Claims, or Demands, on the Estate of Mr. Joseph Cooper Deceas'd, are requested to send an account of them to Mr. James Prescott, one of the Executors on or before the first of August next, and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to Discharge, their respective Debts without delay.\n\nTO BE LETT.\nA Garden House Situated in Etahly, not far from Mrs. Griffiths Garden House, consisting of six Rooms a Hall with Verandoes to the East and Weast with convenient Out-houses, Cook-rooms, Coach-house stabling for 2 Horses and a fine Noble Tank with Various sorts of Fish Please to enquire of Mr. Nicholas Wardman next door to the Publick Library.\n\nCALCUTTA Printed by J A HICKY, first Printer to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-08-06 Extraordinary", "date": "1781-08-06", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-08-06-extraordinary/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CYXRMAhGb2GjbZkUzGzARbHsN2ZOm_9j/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nEXTRAORDINARY.\n\nMONDAY August 6th: 1781.\n\nExtract of News received from Madras\nthe 4th August 1781.\n\nSINCE Hyder's defeat, Lalla his General to the Northward of this place has deserted his post, and we have taken possession with the loss of three men only of a small Island near Pulicar, wherein there was a deal of Grain,——And Rice we are now in daily expectation of Letters by Land, the Road being clear.——\n\nIn the Engagement with Hyder by the returns we now have, we find there has been near four hundred of our Army killed and wounded, several Officers, amongst whom is Mr. Grant, who by the wind of a Ball had his Belly singed, he has been in great pain, but the danger is over, Hyder lost his second Son Carim Khan. as well as Meer Saib, and seventeen head Generals, Monsieur Lally dead of his Wounds, and Hyder's Killed and wounded, amounted to about 18,000, Hyder ran off with the utmost percipitation, and he is now at the post of the Goths, a place called Trinomoly where he is Recruiting and gathering his scattered Army.\n\nTippoo Saib has been continually against Wandewash, Capt. Flint wrote the Council three days ago, that unless he is immediately assisted by a Reinforcement, he most unavoidably will be under the necessity of surrendering the Garrison consisting of about 400 Men, He has been, night and day under arms, for some time past, both himself, Officers and people, and are so reduced by fatigue, they are scarce able to stand.——\n\nTippoo made an attempt of blowing open the Gates, with his heavy Cannon the first he Succeeded in and entered, but Captain Flint writes, that when the Enemy entered, and lay'd their Cannon to the Second, that he brought two pieces to bear on them and that the whole of his Infantry play'd so warmly on them that Tippo was obliged to make a speedy retreat having lost one of his Leg's and a great number of his men, and he writes that Tippy died of his wound soon after. all these misfortunes Coming so fast on Hyder will either render him desperate, or cast a total damp on his military Courage.\n\nGENERAL SIR EYRE COOTE is on his way to Chingleput to join Col Pearce, they will first relieve Wandewash, Col Pearce is on his march, and we find from his returns that his whole army which he marched with from Bengal together with the Sircar Battalions which has since Joined him amounts only to 6,000 Regular, and 30 pieces of Cannon, but has got Cattle and prevission in great plenty.\n\nAn English Jew a Mr Lloyd deserted from Hyder in the last Engagement. It seems that this Lloyd was Hyder's Head Doctor, For some time, and that he has for a long time supply'd our Army with intellegence from Hyders Camp. A Collection of 7,000 Pagodos was made in our Camp for him. GEN. SIR EYRE COOTE sent him down here, and he gives in an account of Hyders Effective Army Amounting to 178,000 Horse and foot exclusive of irregulars armed. As soon as the junction takes place relative to Colonel Pearce's Detachment GEN. COOTE they say intends to form two Armies and march against Arcot. We have now a very fair prospect of putting a speedy and final period to Hyder's Career.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-08-11", "date": "1781-08-11", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-08-11/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CW34onK5IFVeAUwuDAsH0vJdOrqkHLE5/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None,\n\nFrom Saturday August the 4th to Saturday August 11th 1781. [No. XXIX]\n\nTo all Gentlemen Seamen, and Lads of Enterprize, and true spirit.\nWHO are ambitious of making an honorable Independence by the Plunder of the Enemies of their Country. The DEATH or GLORY PRIVATEER a Prime sailing Vessel commanded by JAMES BRACEY mounting 22 six pounders, 12 Cohorns and twenty Swivels and carrying one hundred and twenty Men.—— will leave Calcutta in a few days on a six Months cruise against the Dutch, French, and Spaniards.\nThe best Treatment and Encouragement will be given.\n\nContinued from our last.\nA HARD! Pimple upon my Nose as large as a mote, dispatched immediately a messenger for La Pont the Physician, who presented me a doze of Manna and Syrup of Roses, & advised me by no means to attend the filthy field days for at least one week, as a temerity of that nature might be attended with the most fatal consequences.— Mem. To remain one Month longer in the Sick List—excellent list.\nTHREE.—Took the Manna and Roses from La Pont. Mem.—The Doctors hands were as Brown as a buttock of Beef, and upon enquiery, he went to bed a little inebriated over Night, and forgot to put on his Chicken skin Gloves.\nFOUR.—Visited by my Landlady, who tells me that being very poor, she must trouble me for the 60 Rupees House rent in advance, a little alarmed for fear I should not have Cash enough by me, & nothing looks so bad as the seeming to be poor, Landlady looks quite freely and a-morous, a little small talk, and I afterwards settled her Account. Mem.—I must see her amiable Daughter soon, She must be handsome if she takes after the Mother.\nFIVE.—Send for my Landlady to enquire if she will bring her Daughter. Play at all fours and put, that being the favorite Game here,—sweet little Miss! what delicate hands, kissed them twice. Mem.—To give each of them a shaul as the Weather is cold, and they both seem to want covering much.\nSIX send Buxu for some norch Ladies in the mean time lay down—they come I find myself still exceedingly amorous, desire detteram to remain with me, while the other return to an adjoing room to construe a new pattern lace for my new night Caps.—sweet detteram kissed her fingers twice\nSEVEN read the new treatise on sensibility an exquisite performance the Christian heavens like the Mahometan encontestably proved to excel in Women and Wine.——Madam L——and Depont are of the same opinion.\nEIGHT had a little Artolan Soup, and drank near two glasses of Burgundy received a Card from a french Lady in the other part of the house complaining that her husband was grown exceedingly indifferent of late and requesting the honor of my sweet company as frequent as possible.—mem. to wait upon the Lady at eleven, in the mean time to secure the brute of a husband in the guard at Toldongry.\nNINE received another card from Madam——telling me that her husband was effectually secured at toldongry from disturbing her in her little parties, and requesting the favour of seeing me, mem. To wait on these ladies in my new suit that I may appear the more engaging.\nTEN dressed looked exceedingly delicate in my new suit of white Satin embroydered with Silver.—ordered Button the Taylor, to be paid his bill immediately to attone for the beating I gave the fellow for presuming to ask me for money before the pay was issued.—Charming Taylor! sweet cloths amiable Mr.—!\nELEVEN paid my Compliments to the two french Ladies—received with an uncommon degree of favor—preambulates the Gardens by the light of the Moon—sweet moon! charming Girls; pretty soft green grass!—being a flower Garden.\nTWELVE. returned home in great spirits—my pimple almost gone found many love letters sonnets &c. in my bed Chamber they must have been thrown in at the window—amuse myself in perusing them—O! the charming senders!—sweet creatures!—\nONE a disagreeable affair—went to see my house keeper who lives in a little house adjoining found she had made a sad mistake and gone to sleep in my durwans chamber instead of her own—vexed at the mistake—she assures me she must have gone there in her sleep—very strange indeed. She entertains me with a Calpootly notch until four—went to bed ordered some sweet cakes and Chocolate to be ready by the time I get up at noon, look frequently into my glass which I have ordered to be placed opposite to my Bed. I think the Ladies must admire me did they but see me in my new laced night Caps.\nAmico.\n\n“ I hardly can tell what to say or to do\nAnd this long hair’d Captain has shot me quite thro\nAnd made such a terrible gape in my heart\nThat a Man may drive thro in a narrow wheel’d Cart\nI wish from my soul I’d ne’er seen his red face\nIt has brought me to ruin to shame and disgrace\nGreat luck it had been to poor——I am clear\nIf the devil had fetch’d him before he came here.\nAmico.\n\nGreat preperations we hear are making by the M—— and H——a parties for a general Engagement on the plains of———on the 22d. of this Month, and from the apparent animosity on both sides it’s expected the contest will be very hott, and the battle bloody, as the Generals of each party are determined to conquer or to Die. On the M—— side General Shochead and other resolute and stuburn little fellows have declared themselves ready to spill the last drop of their Blood in the Engagement. And on the H——a side the Generals Liberty and Renown, together with the Colonels independant, and Fortitude, have Engaged themselves to dispute the Field Inch by Inch with the utmost resolution the H—— have hoisted the Banner of Liberty with this Motto, Libertas Preteosior Auro.\nThey have also provided proper music to inspire their Soldiers, and procured the best Drum and Trumpet, Viz. Callacgathophlicantincus and Love of fame who are to play Britons strike home The M——party have provided Auld Sauney the Sooter to pipe over the Hills and faw awa, His banner is Yellow and Gray with this Motto.\nOmnia Vincint Aurum.\nIn these it’s expected there will be fine fun to the Spectators who keep out of shot. AMICO.\n\nCustom has so debas’d our Hero’s mind,\nThat Vice displeased Unless ’twas Vice refin’d.\nA Rape was great, seduction greater still\nWhat Courage shewed, and their superior skill\nA Warrior of but trifling fame he cries\nCan Storm a Town, and take it by surpaise;\nSuch rough Atchievements ask but little wit\nAnd owe existance to a lucky Hit\nBut when the Garrison of Love is found\nAnd Matrimonial Batteries surround\nThen the true Libertine his skill displays\nAnd with refined facility betrays\nIntent some wedded beauty to inthrall.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-08-11/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CW34onK5IFVeAUwuDAsH0vJdOrqkHLE5/view", "text": "His views are Massy and designs her fall\nHis Villiany into a System brings\nAnd for her Husbands breast prepare his stings\nThou Setting Sun! Oh fair Le Massy! say\nhow could thy Virtue suffer thee to stray\nOh indirection! Diabolic art\nAn error which no sorrow can retrail\nBehold thy blameless husband bear a part\nTen thousand Scorpeons wound him to the Heart.\n\nTo be continued\n\nGenuine Extract of an authentick Letters from Jersey dated Jan. 10 1781.\n\n\"LAST Saturday, the 6th inst. to the great surprize of every body, we beheld a very uncommon, and, I believe, an unheard of event, eight hundred French commanded by a Baron de Rolecour, in the very heart of the Town of St. Hillary in this Island, without a single Shot. Lieutenant-Governour was acquainted of their arrival by his servant whilst in Bed. He got up, and on his coming down, found his House surrounded: On his appearing, they took him Prisoner, and forced the Governour to sign a Capitulation. The french Commander endeavoured to prevail on the King's advocate to sign, and many others but they refused; he then suffered them to retire to their houses on their Paroles; and sentries were placed in different parts, to prevent their joining the Troops that were assembling upon the Gallows-Hill, on the West-Side of the Town. The Baron next obliged the Governor to write to Captain Mulcaster, the Engineer, who had fortunately got safe into elizabeth Castle; to Major Pierson of the 95th; to Captain Lumidale, commanding the 78th, or Highlanders; and to Captain Campbell, commanding the Glasgow, or 83d, not to fire a shot, but lay down their Arms, as he had signed a Capitulation. This order they determined not to obey. They next insisted that he should go with the Baron in person to the Castle, in order, to endeavour to prevail upon Capt. Mulcaster. and took a party of one Hundred or one Hundred and fifty Men to accompany them. They no sooner came within reach than the brave Mulcaster fired at them, and carried off the Leg of one of the french Officers.\n\n\"Mr. D'Auvergne, the Overseer of the Works, went to the Castle, and told them he feared, if they did not surrender, the french would hang the Governour, and burn the Town. Mulcaster answered, let them begin to hang, burn, and be d——d, for he would not surrender the Castle, or the British Flag, so long as he had a Man to defend it, to save any Body,\n\n\"Major Pierson came down from the Hill with a Flag of Truce into the town, to demand the Lieutenant-Governor from the enemy. which was refused, when he returned. The French Commandant then obliged the Lieutenant Governour to go with a Flag to Major Pierson, to endeavour to prevail upon him, and the rest of the Troops. to surrender in consequence of the Capitulation he had signed; but he, Captain Lumidale of the 78th, and all the Officers of the Militia, refused; the latter assured the two Cammanders of the Regulars, that if they would not capitulate they would support them to the last. Major Pierson answered the Governor, that he looked upon him as a Prisoner, therefore could obey no orders that he should give out. The Governor told them they had better comply, as there were four thousand more landed. The Major asked him if he knew it? He said he believed so, because the Baron had told him so upon his Honour. Then answered the Major, let him have four or ten thousand, I will do my duty and defend the Island. The Flag then required half an hour to retire; it was refused, and the Major pulled out his Watch, and told them he would give them ten minutes, and no more, when he would be at their Heels, and attack them. In the mean Time, the Major observed, that the French had neglected to occupy the Town-Hill to the East of the Town.—— He detached Capt. Fraser, of the 78th, with his and the Light Company of the 95th, with two Companies of the Militia to make a Detour round the Town and take Possession of it, which service he performed like an able Officer, and without the Loss of a Man. His Guide upon this Occasion was Thomas Piper, Esq; the Store-Keeper. They no sooner had Possession of that Hill, that the Troops under Major Pierson attacked them in Town, with the usual Courage and intrepidity of British Troops, supported with equal Ardour by the Militia Captain Fraser, with his Detachment, came down the Hill, and attacked them on the other Side of the Market-Place, for there they had made their Stand placing Cannon at each Avenue. The Fire was heavy whilst it lasted; but the French were so pressed on all sides, that they were soon beat. The Commander, the Baron, had his lower Jaw broke by a Musket-Shot, one shot through the Neck, and one or two through the thigh he died that Night of his Wounds. He was buried with Military Honours.—— The Baron held our Governor by the Arm, and kept him in the fire the whole Time. Several of their Officers were wounded—no other killed there; they had near 100 Privates killed, and about 80 wounded, and 380 Prisoners.\n\nOn our side we suffered the irrepairable loss of Major Pierson, who was shot through the heart just as Victory declared herself for him, to the Regret of every Body—no other Officer killed or wounded—very few Privates killed or wounded.\n\n\"Major Pierson was interred this Afternoon abour three o Clock, in the Parish Church of St. Hillary, in this Island, with all the Military funeral pomp possible; every Regiment attended, with the Lieut. Governour, the states of the Island And all the Militia Officers; in short, no Man could be more loved or respected, or more lamented than he is. He died in the Arms of Victory, aged 23.\n\n\"The French landed at a Place called Le Plat Roache (the Flat Rock) at La Roque Point, in Grouville Parish, under a Battery of two Cannon between the hours of ten and eleven at night, passed by the Militia Guard, commanded by one P— who, with all his guard, was asleep, or pretended to be so, for a little Suspicion of something worse falls to his share. They are now all in Jail; The Enemy were conducted to Town by one Journeau, who had fled this Country for Murther about two Years since and was condemned: we have got him in Jail also, and I suppose he will soon meet with his deserts. A Maitre Edward Millais, an opulent Farmer and Seaman, is taken up and confined, in consequence of Papers found and from Information of the French, this Man in the last, as well as in this War, has been suspected of being a Spy. There are many Papers taken, from which it is said, many Treasons have been discovered.\"\n\nTO CASTIGATOR,\n\nFOR certain Mr. Castigator, you are a pretty Poet; and it must be confessed, no indifferent Adept in the exercise of your Flagellum.——You have been equally happy in the preparation of it. It has the evidence of an attic Soaking, and all the essential Properties to impress Conviction, had the application of it been as just, as the scourge was potent, the laudable motive of your exertions must have been fully answered. ——But, alas! Mr. Castigator, in the zealous Warmth of indignation, the discernment of your Character has been incautiously betrayed——A mischievous Combination blinded it; and the unfortunate Shoulders of a supposed delinquent received the Lashes of the Punishment you had intended for the real one. ——It is not however to late to correct your error.——Ample atonement to the injured Party, and proper Nautice of the deserving Objects of your resentment will accomplish every purpose of you censorial interposition.——For the Furtherance of that wished for End, let me briefly explain to you the ingenuity of the deception.\n\nThe verses, under the signature of J, DURGEE, were the veritable production of TENT POLE IMPROMPTU: the effusions of his acknowledged taste; the Sallies of his sportive Fancy.——The Publication of them was undertaken with a double object,——The first, to convey, thro' the Medium of a faithful Agent the indentity of the composition, and the merit of its Author, to the Cyprian Goddess of his humble adoration.——What the incoherent language of a desperate passion had hitherto failed to establish. the, polished Periods of mellifluent Diction might, perhaps, effect,——The second, in Resentment for the many uneasy Moments the Hoverings of the little Cupid had Occasioned, was to attract the Observation of Castigator; who had on a former Occasion, given painful Testemony, that the Union of Poetry with a Durgee's Calling was not to be tolerated.——At any Rate, if the Success of the first were doubtful, the last was Certain.——Nothing Could be lost at least in the Attempt; Much might be gained.——Under this Consideration, my little Friend Durgee was sent a Scape Goat to the Press: the innocent Victim of a deep concerted Plan, in which Craft and Treachery had Conspired the Ruin of him.\n\nMost Scurvily, Mr. Castigator, did you handel him in Consequence! And tho, feeling the Consciousness of an\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-08-11/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CW34onK5IFVeAUwuDAsH0vJdOrqkHLE5/view", "text": "upright Mind, he bore the unmerited Severity with all imaginable Composure. — Yet, for myself, my Humanity, I Confess, was wounded to the Quick. — and as my little Friend might possibly want an Advocate to expose the Injury he had sustained, I was resolved to take the earliest Method of developing the Plot to you. — You have I am Persuaded, too much Candor not to Profit from the Information. —\nCosseypore.\nSunday 5th August 1781.\n\nExtract of a Letter from MADRAS dated 29th July 1781.\nGENERAL SIR EYRE COOTE with the Hon'ble Companys Forces under his Command, arrived at St. Thomas's Mount on the 25th, and will march directly to the Assistance of Col. Pearce, whom we understand Hyder means to Attack. — But should Colonel Pearce be so tunate enough, to Join Gen. COOTE before Hyder comes up, they will most undoubtedly give him such a dressing as will put a total period to his War like excursions for the remaining part of his Life. THE HONBLE GEN SIR EYRE COOTE all his Officers and people we are informd a e in good health and spirits, and are anxious for another brush with Hyder Ally.\nOur very Vigilant Admiral is at Negapatnam.\n\nTo the supposed Author of the Lines Addressed to J. Durgee\nIMPROMPTU.\nAS oft in play or in a fright,\nBoys thrust their faces out of sight;\nConceal their heads behind a screen,\nAnd fancy nothing else is seen;\nTho' they their Legs and rump expose,\nAnd thus their lurking place disclose,\nSo TITUS wrapt in classic veil,\nHis comic genius would conceal;\nBut stokes of humour force their way,\nAnd soon IDEA GEORGE betray,\nThe stifled laugh and sly grimace;\nAppear beneath the serious face;\nNay tho he draws so droll a List,\nOf merry Beaux as ever P—st;\nAnd hardly lets himself appear,\nBut Just squeezed in amongst the rear;\nWhat thus his Modesty Conceals,\nThat modesty itself reveals.\nYOUNG SLY-BOOTS\n\nCALCUTTA.\nCOCKING Jack asking his friend Miss W----what she thought of the News-paper account relative to him? think of it says she, why I think its Gods Revenge against vanity.\nA Celebrated Beauty being attended to the play last week By Buxey — it was observed by a Gentleman present that she made a bad choice of a Cicesbeo; not at all cries Jack sprightly I think it highly in Character Minerva you know was always accompanied by an Owl.\n\nMr. HICKY,\n\"Pray inform the Public that seven Supernumery Majors were appointed last week, the youngest of whom is a nephew to a certain Great Man.\n\"When the devil was out, the devil a patriot would be\n\"When the devil was in, the devil a patriot was he.\nVeritas.\n\nWe are informed that 3,000 of Hyder Alley Cawn's Horse hat deserted, and Joined GEN. SIR EYRE COOTE. and that, many more of both Horse and foot they expect will follow very soon,\n\nThe Goculdut Mitchel is arrived from Madrass, and brings the following very agreeable News that 3,000 Horse belonging to Hyder Ally Cawn, has deserted and joined General Sir Eyre Coote\n\nThe Resolution Capt. Mercer sheathed with Copper is arrived safe at Madrass, and hourly expected here.\n\nBy extracts from private letters we are informed, that the Army now under the Command of General Sir Eyre Coote are in perfect health, and good health and good spirits, and that the Commander in Chief is one of the most active officers in the Field, his steady and uniform Conduct, and affibility towards his officers and Men renders the Campaign very agreeable to them all.\n\nTHE Resolution Capt. Mercer is arrived, from Madras last, an account of the arrival of the Ship Dudley Capt. Macklary from China, being the last Vessel — She Spoke a dutch Ship of force near the straits of Sunda, the 18 June last; shews that the Dutch knows nothing of hostilities being commenced against the states or she might have easily taken the Dudly.\n\nBy this ship we have letters from Bombay dated 20th July no News particular only a Report of Hydere being efeated by SIR EYRE COOTE — Mess. Benfield and Gilbert Seaton arrived from Bussora, the latter appointed a Factor at Madras, died at Bombay Capt. James Stevens by a Mortification in his shoulder.\n\nTheir are Accounts in Town of St. Eustatia being taken, and some other great News which has not yet transpired The Fatty Eloy Grab, George Romaine is at last arrived from Bombay with Cotton-the same Vessel that was taken by the Mahrattas in December last and the same Commander.\n\nA List of his Majesty's Ships and Vessels together with the East Indiamen, Transports, and Victuallers, under the Command of Commodore Johnston, sailed from England 15 March 1781, with 5,000 Troops under the Command of General Meddows.\nShips Names Commanders Guns Men\nHero James Hawker 74 600\nMonmouth James Atins 64 500\nRomney { Com. Johnston\n{ R. Home Captain } 50 367\nIsis Eveylin Suttun 50 350\nJupiter Thos. Pasley 50 350\nJason James Pigot, 32 220\nActive T. McKenzie 32 220\nDiana S. Wm. Bunbry 32 220\nMercury Isac Prescot 28 200\nShark Sloop R. Mc'Donel 18 125\nRattle snake do P. Clements 12 80\nPorto do. Hon T Lumley 12 80\nLark Cutter Peter D'Awergne 18 75\nInfernal F. ship H. D. Darby 10 70\nTerror Bomb Charles Wood 18 2 m 100\n\nSt. Carlos James Boyle }\nPondecherry Sir. T. Grave }\nRaikes Norris Thompson } each 30 guns\nR. Chalotta Rich'd Thornfby } 250 Men\nPorpose Alex. Allen }\nResolution R. Fitz. Hassart }\nManillia Wm. Robinson }\nOne armed Transport and have privateer Commissions.\n\nTransports and Victualers\nThree Sisters Elizabeth }\nMyrtle Adm Kepple } 12 Ships\nEdward Jupiter } which carry\nSykes Content } 18 and 20\nNancey Prudent } Guns each,\nEagle Union } & 120 Men,\n\nEast Indiamen.\nEssex Arthur Morris }\nOsterly Samuel Rodgers }\nLatham John Pierce }\nQueen Peter Douglass } Madras\nFortitude Charles Gregory } & China.\nSouthampton John Linex }\nAsia Robert Man }\nLocke Patrick Lawson }\nChampman Tho Walker } Madras &\nHinchinbroke A. Maxwell } Bengal.\nHastings, Hugh Frazier, St. Helena and China. — L. North, William Hambley, Bencolin and China. — Rodney Packet, John Corner, arrived the 8th July at Madras.\nAs all the new Indiamen carry 40 Guns; it is thought they will be kept in the Fleet, they having 18 Pounders below and 12 Pounders on the uper deck and are properly fitted\n\nDIED.] — The 4th of this Month, Miss Rebecca Vaughan of a Fever, and Flux, contracted at Chingaree; a fine Child of a most amiable, and promising disposition, Aged 5 years. The 8th Instant, Captain Thomas Downs Wilmot just as he reached Calcutta from Serampore.\n\nARRIVED.] — A Grab Snow, and the Snow Triumph is returned to Town, having lost her Anchors.\n\nGEORGE ADAMSON.\nCLOCK and Watch-maker the next House to Messrs. Stewarts Carpenters near the Court House, beg leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the settlement that he repairs all sorts of Clocks and Watches, and makes all sorts of Gold and Silver Work likewise mends old work in the neatest manner.\nN. B. where all Commissions from Town and Country will be punctually obey'd.\n\nTHE Petitioners of Appeal to His Majesty in his most Honorable Privy Council, against the Rule Ordinance and Regulation Registered in the Honorable the Supreme Court of Judicature, on the first day of February last, are particularly requested to meet at the house of Mr. Lyon on the Esplanade, on Wednesday next the 15th day of August instant, at Ten of the Clock in the Forenoon, in order for there being laid before them, all the Accounts and Vouchers respecting the above Appeal, and to take into consideration some further matter.\nCalcutta 7th August 1781\nStephen Bagshaw: Secretary.\n\nAcknowledgments to Correspondents.\nA. Z, Spectator, and a Letter dated at Daram Ghur are receved but cannot be inserted this week.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-08-11/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CW34onK5IFVeAUwuDAsH0vJdOrqkHLE5/view", "text": "Continued from our last.\n\nIT should early be impressed on her mind that he is always present to her actions, and acquainted with her thoughts, and this will occasion that habitual attention to her thoughts and actions, and respect for her conscience, without which it is impossible for any Women to make either a good Wife, or a good mother. The almighty has so formed our minds, that it is impossible for any thing to convey substantial satisfaction, if unaccompanied by a consciousness of his approbation, and as this cannot possibly be felt, but by those whose general course of actions are the result of a religious mind, a Woman destitute of religion cannot have such a relish for the innocent pleasures to be found at home, as will lead her to prefer it, to dissipation, and enable her to be uniformly chearful and agreeable to the partner of her retired hours like a ship at sea, without either compass or rudder, it is impossible for her to keep in a proper course driven by every wind that blows, directed only by her appetites and passions, how can she bear up against the storm, or avoid being wrecked by the temptations that surround her? to prepare her for the dangers she must encounter, she should be well acquainted with the spectators -- Fordyce's discourses to young Women, Dr. Gregory's advice to his daughters Mrs. Chapones letters on the Improvement of the mind, Guardians, Ramblers, Adventurers, &c. -- and if she knows the Historie of England, and of the Romans so much the better. This kind of reading, will inform, and polish her mind, at the same time that it will guard her heart. She should be well informed in all domestic concerns, so as to be able to assist her mother in the inspection and direction of the family. A novel should never enter the Doors, (except lady Julia Mandevilla and Fieldings works) for they give wrong turns of thinking. -- leads young minds to form absurd Ideas of Character, to expect to meet with those, which do not exist and to act romantically, in order to Copy the painting that is drawn out of nature, and which abounds in every novel I ever read, except the above, and perhaps one or two others, that I may forget, add to this, novels are full of warm descriptions, run entirely on the subject of love convey very loose Ideas, and represent vicious Characters, in a light, that so far conceals their enormity as to prevent their disgusting as they ought to do. Young female minds should be carefully attended to, they need no incentives, the temper, and disposition should be watched from the Cradle, and corrected, where necessary. Thus educated, a young Woman is formed to be her husband's rational friend, and entertaining companion. -- endeared to him, in a manner the most tender, and affectionate! at the same time that she is the prudent director of his family, and Guardian of his domestic interest.\n\nThese are the essentials that should be attended to in female education. Every thing else should be viewed, only as secondary objects. But in the present mode of female education, what ought to be only secondary objects are made essentials, and the essentials are neglected. Who can wonder that our Women are such giddy dressed up dolls, without Solidity, without principle? a good disposition, natural understanding, and having worthy parents may, and I dare say frequently does, get the better of every disadvantage resulting from a fashionable education and may resist the dangerous effects of bad examples, but I should hardly conceive that parents would chuse to send their children into a house, where numbers are ill of the Pestilence, on the presumption, that because they have sound Bodies, are good constitutions there is a possibility that they may escape the contagion.\n\nBut it may be said, that Girls go to boarding-Schools to learn good breeding, as well as Music, French, Drawing, Dancing &c. \" Parents, and the Company which Visits them, must be very ill-bred people, indeed, if their Society be not at least as instructive, and polish-\n\ning, as that of the Children, Governess, and Mistress, to whom young Miss is to be sent I believe that at most, if not all of these Schools, the Mistress generally lives in her Parlour -- and only goes among the Boarders at particular Hours of the Day. I know that in one of the greatest Scools near Town, the Mistress goes in among her young Ladies but once a Day -- just before she takes her airing in her Carriage. The young Ladies live all Day together with a Governess or two -- * and yet this is the life it seems, that is to polish them, more than the Company of their Mother and her Friends! But the Truth, is too many mothers now a-days prefer the company of their admirers to that of their Children -- and would rather degrade themselves in the Eyes even of their paramours, than fulfill their Duties to the Almighty, their Husbands, and their Children! --\n\nHaving sent Miss off from her boarding school where she has in general exchanged any modesty, Bashfulness, Innocence, and love of truth, that she carried into it -- for assurance -- infallibly for a perfect Acquaintance with Vice) a turn for extravagance, Contempt of Frugality and readiness of inventing false-hoods, and Concealing truths for this is admirably taught Ladies, by searching them for fruit, and Letters, on their returning from Visits, which leads them to put any Billets for their friends or fruit within their Stays, or other Concealments -- thus preparing them for intrigue from a seminary, where she has Ninety times in an Hundred, been fitted more for a kept Mistress, or a Bagnio, than a rational Companion, and Mothhr of a Family. let us now attend to the World, and enquire whether the bad properties she has contracted or encouraged at Scool, are likely to be removed, or restrained, by shifting of the Scene.\n\n* These Governesses cannot be fit Companions for young Ladies -- (to say no worse -- ( Since few, if any of them, are Gentlewomen and non of them accustomed to live with people of Fashon, so how can they be capable of teaching Breeding: they can teach French, it is true? perhaps, work but they cannot form manners of which they themselves are ignorant. I now speak of those who are English with respect to the French Governesses-they are Still worse, for, of them, we can know no more than that they have a good address, and can teach French, and what ever else they are known to be qualified to Convey a knowledge of, what they were in France, must remain unknown. How can we know but that they were prostitutes? Are such Women proper Governesses for our Daughters? what can be expected but that the Pupils turn out in Life, conformable to the instructions of such instructors.\n\nTo be continued\n\nFor Sale by P. Mac'Intyre, the following Goods on the most reasonable terms.\n\nHYSON Tea in Chests Boxes and double Catty cannisters, Souchong Tea in different Packages, Sugar Candy in large Tubs, Loxloy, Candied Oranges, Plain and Embroidered Lute-string, Plain and Striped Sattin, Dimity Sinshaw and corded Silk, Peelong, Mode Tiffany, Gauze, Gauze Handkerchiefs, Cat Gut, Ribbonds, Plain and Embroider'd Shoes and Slippers.\n\nEnglish Claret, Cherry Brandy, Vinegar Sauces, Hams, Pickled Tongues, Linseed Oil, Glass ware, Silver Buckles, Silk and Leather Sword Belts, Hatts and Silk Stockings, Books, with great variety of other China and Europe goods.\n\nConsiderable Allowance will be made to Dealers that Buy a Quantity: and for the convenience of those of his Customers that may not choose to Buy whole Peices, He will sell Silks and Gauzes by the Yard, and likewise Hyson and Souchong Tea by the Seer.\n\nMR. Stillas Watch and Clock-maker, and late Assistant to Mr. Guthrie in the Radda Baazar. Begs leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement that He has taken a House in the Loll Baazar next door to Mr. Tirretta, where He repairs and Cleans all kind, of Clocks and Watches.\n\nTo be SOLD.\n\nA Spot of Garden ground, Consisting of one Biggah and four Cottahs near Cossey-pore pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges, with a good Carriage Road.\n\nFor particulars please to enquire of Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar, at Calcutta.\n\nP A T N A.\n\nJOHN LIVESAY, Carpenter,\n\nBEGS leave to inform the Gentlemen of the Settlement, and the Public that he has provided himself with a great variety of Timber, of the choicest sort calculated for furniture and Coach-making. Has likewise purchased an extensive piece of Ground for the Convenience of his business, and hopes the Gentlemen of the Settlement will favor him with their future Commands he will with the utmost care and attention endeavour to merit their favors, and give general satisfaction to his employers.\n11th August.\n\nW H E R E A S.\n\nTHE Widow of Sellah abdee Mahomed khan did in the Bengal year 1186 Mortgage to Kishenram Bose Inhabitant of Calcutta one house &c. in the Town of Houghly and one House &c. in the Town of Chinsurah and Sundry other tenements Houses Gardens &c. for the sum of Sicca Rupees 51 000-and whereas the said Kishenram Bose was then introduced into and still Continues in Possession of the said houses-tenements &c. Now the Said Kishenram Bose is willing to make over and dispose of his Mortgage on the said houses tenements &c. any person willing to pay down the money may be fully acquainted with the Particulars by enquiring of Muddun Gopaul Bose in the Saan Bazar Calcutta or Jag Mohan Roy at Hughly.\n\nTo be SOLD.\n\nAT the Library by John Andrews and Anthony Bernierd, English Clarret. do old Hock, Jamaica Rum Shrub, Cherry Brandy, some very elegant and useful Plate, do. very handsome Looking Glasses different sorts, Brass and Steel Barrels fowling Pieces Silver mounted Fusils and Pistols, plain and do, Violins and other Musical Instruments, Musick Books and Tutors for every Instrument, Choice collection of Books for private Gentlemen's Libraries at a Moderate Price. Europe Silks; best Patterns and a variety of other Articles.\n2d. August, 1781.\n\nCALCUTTA: Printed by J. A. HICKY, first and late PRINTER to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-08-18", "date": "1781-08-18", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-08-18/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ce1Phfp2rafz6ITSDB90npdyjwcNFWBS/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday August the 11th to Saturday August 18th 1781. [No. XXX]\n\nTo all Gentlemen Seamen, and Lads of Enterprize, and true spirit.\nWHO are ambitious of making an honorable Independence by the Plunder of the Enemies of their Country. The DEATH or GLORY PRIVATEER a Prime sailing Vessel commanded by JAMES BRACEY mounting 22 six pounders, 12 Cohorns and twenty Swivels and carrying one hundred and twenty Men.—will leave Calcutta in a few days on a six Months cruise against the Dutch, French. and Spaniards.\nThe best Treatment and Encouragement will be given.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nMr. HICKY,\nSIR\nTHIS letter is wrote you and Signed in the singular person, the Contents are known to many.—The Subject is indeed an important one to the Public, being the Audawleets. Before the Regulations, established Some 20 Months since, they greatly wanted some being a Course of oppression to the Poor, so much indeed that any man, of Power, or Fortune conceiving a dislike to another wanting both, could effect to a Certainty his Ruin in a small time, by that Channel; and it may be supposed that the indigent and friendless met with little better success as Complainants.—Therefore some of the alterations made in the form of proceedings gave flatering hopes to the honest part of Mankind, but particularly that Order which the Complainant was obliged to make certain Deposits according to the amount of his demand. It never being apprehended there would be the heavey Cause of Complaints that appears now, and has nearly ever since a certain unexpected appointment.—At almost every Audauleet; many Causes now have been commenced for a considerable time, in which the Complainant, has made his regular deposit, has kept a Vakeel constantly brought his Witnesses whose examinations have been finished in two or three days, but who have been detained by order of Court without assigning any reason for nine Months, indeed till they have run away; and inwhich the Defendent has paid no regard to the Summons (nay in some beat the Peons) giving no security, but following their business and pleasure in Public without the least inconveniencies. Some indeed experiencing a partiality in their favor having their Liberty and property after having Confessed Judgment,——And others after their Security's have died.\n\nMy Friends and myself Mr. HICKY, have indisputable proofs in our possession of many instances of this nature, having Correspondents who live near the principle Audauleets: and hereby gives notice thro' your Paper, that unless there is a proper speedy and invariable plan of distributing Justice, adopted in the Audauleets within these few Months—that a List of Causes with their proceedings. shall be truly drawn up and Published in your paper, in order to be transmitted Home.\n\nWhen a certain Great Man was apply'd to for a person of Honor and abilities out of the service, for one of the Audauleets and gave Answer in the Negative, saying, \" That 'till the number of Company's Servants out of Employ were provided for, no free Merchant &c. should have his interest for any Post; He surely forgot his Duty? In the service he might say from experience, tho' the Man was not made for the Post, the Post was made for the Man; but in appointments to places that the Public are the Paymasters and entirely intrusted in the Ability, Affiduity, and Integrity of the Parties, Those circumstances should solely have been attended to, and not appoint Gentlemen who should say they were concious of their unfitness in every respect, but they had not Virtue to refuse 12 or 1500 Rupees per Month, and live upon their bare pay of a Junior Merchant, Factor &c. &c.\n\nIn the India Gazette the Assistance of all Europeons British Subjects with their property, &c. is mentioned as not only the final reasourse but what is expected,—and with justice; as their being treated with propriety; but they will not deem being excluded from every means of execising their Industry; or their being told \" That the laws are not made for them and that if they do not like them, they may leave them, Becoming Treatment! but this is too Copious a subject for the present views; which is to procure regular invariable Rules of Equity to be Established in the Audauleets, the modes of proceedings to be rendered speedy and concise, and the whole to be made Public.\nI am Sir.\nYour Humble Sirvent.\nPUBLICUS.\n————————————————————\nMr. HICKY,\nI have resided in different parts of India for some years past; during which Period I have had frequent opportunities, of remarking the ungenerous and illiberal behaviour, of the generality of the Company's Servants towards those among their Countrymen; who are not within the pales of the service: these narrow and unmanly Prejudices are become so glaring and are carried to such an extravagant length, particularly by the military gentry; that I am surpriz'd their preposterous conduct has not been already expos'd and censur'd by some of your correspondents. As I do not recollect to have seen this subject treated by any of them, I take the liberty of offering you a few thoughts upon it; if you think them worth a place in your paper before I proceed it will be necessary to premise, that I have the dishonour according to the prevailing opinions amongst the Right Hon'ble servants of the Company; to belong to that Class of Englishmen, who find themselves in the Hon'ble Companies Teritories, without having brought with them a Commission or indenture from their Ware-House in Leaden Hall Street: These wonderful Talismans produce more extraordinary effects upon their fortunate possessions than the ,, Hic est Corpus meum\" of the Catholics, in the celebration of Mass; they immediately transubstantiate the sons of Tradesmen Shop keepers and mechanics nay even those who have exercised those professions themselves at home into esquires and right hon'ble gentlemen who on their arrival in India, so far forget themselves; as to effect a supreme contempt for those orders of men, from which the far greater part of them, derive their Origin: Is it not then most egregiously Ridiculous! in those Gentry who came out from Europe needy Adventurers, (very few excepted) to assume such Airs of dignity and importance, and speak so contemptfully of, and to all those, who are not connected with them in the bonds of servitude; tho' in every respect their equals at least, except that the latter owe Obedience to no one, but their sovereign and the Laws of their Country, while the greater part of the first are the dependants to say no more, on a few individuals in Power and I appeal to the numerous discontents, and revolutions of Places, amongst them, how severely they experience the galling yoke of this excessive Power in their superiors; If these reflections should not be able to excite in none of those humble servants of the Company a more modest opinion of their greatness and moderation in their demeanor; they will I hope at least afford some consolation to the independant part of the Company of my\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-08-18/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ce1Phfp2rafz6ITSDB90npdyjwcNFWBS/view", "text": "Countrymen by shewing them, that the greatness and affected importance of those hon'ble Hirelings is vain and idle and has much more shew than Substance in it. In short, 'tis to this State of War-face, intreague amongst themselves and the Jealousies and animosities which are their necessary attendants; that the free Europeans chiefly owe the little civility we meet with amongst them; were they in a more perfect state of unanimity and Prosperity God knows what bounds they would put to their haughty and Imperious insolence, some of my Readers may perhaps think this Language too free & poignant, but I am persuaded their numbers will be confin'd to them alone at whom I have aim'd at, and whose resentment will give me very little concern the rest I hope, will both easily excuse my warmth, and admit both the thruth of the charge, and the justness of the censure: I have much more to say on the subject, but it would engross too large a portion of your Paper at this time, I shall therefore reserve the rest for another opportunity, or intirely suppress it according as I find you dispos'd to Publish or reject it. Philanthropos.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Bombay dated 14th July 1781\n\nTHE declaration of War against the Dutch was read here at the head of the Army on the Kings Birth day. I suppose Chinsurah can no longer afford protection to english debtors, it is thought here that the Admiral will make a bould stroke against some of the Dutch settlements and that immediately for fear of Commodore Johnston snatching the laurel who is expected in India daily with a large Fleet of men of War and Indiamen. Our Army is encamp'd at Kallian and talks of nothing but another Campaign. The prime sailed last week with Messrs. Shackhouse, Ramsey. The Edgerton family Graces &c. &c. All the Ships are arrived here that is expected except the Charlotte and free Mason.\n\nThe Morning Star Captain Pigot arrived the other day from Muscat with Major Nicholson and a Capt. Conran in the Kings service passengers they have each a Packet from Europe to the Governor General and Council of Bengal. It is reported here General Washington is come over to the King to make peace and his army dwindled away to 1500 Men, and it is also said the 2 grand Fleets commanded by Rodney and Count d'Estaing engaged in March last, but nothing favourable of either side. — the Enemy have lost 2 of their Admirals in the engagements this is all I hear of at present — Sailed the other day the following Ships for Madras bound to China — Contractor Capt. Balden, — Ponsborn Capt. Lamaevzure Indiamen Country Ship Cartier, and Shaw Byram Gose. — The snow Betsey is arrived from Bussorah, and the snow Essdabuc Capt Bailey having lost his passage to Mocha, every individual article in the eating way is very dear at Camp 600 Rupees was given with thanks for 1 doz. of Ginn, and an Elephant the property of a Capt. in Goddards Army bartered for a doz. of Madeira this actually is a fact-\n\nCol. Brown's Detachment of Europe-ans Mutinied on Account of their Wages, in so much, that they drew up on the Green, upon which a Battaltion of seapoys was immediately order'd, they all Laugh'd heartily on their hearing in sight and said one and all they might Fire & be damn'd, unless Mr. Hornby came personally, who they knew to be an Englishman, and his word to be depended upon, they wou'd be satisfied, the Governor consented and went and told them, he was extremely sorry there was no cash in the Company's Treasury, but he wou'd do all his endeavours, and borrow Money if possible and pay them accordingly upon which they were quite satisfied well pleased and gave him three chears — the same evening the Governor as is customary you know very well of his taking an Airing in his Chariot, the Soldiers muster'd about fifty in number watched him just as he step'd in the Charriot, took the Horses out, and dragged the Charriot themselves all through the Town, round the Apolla Gate, so came round the Baazar Gate and home. — The old fellow Will. Hornby sat very contented all the time as he knew it would be needless to desire them to leave of.\n\nTo ****** the Author of the Letter dated from Cossypore.\n\n\"Now by my Soul it makes me blush to know\n\"My spirits could descend to such a foe,\n\"Whatever cause the vengeance might provoke\n\"It seems rank cowardice to give the stroke.\"\n\nS I R,\nYOUR Letter is almost too contemptible for notice. It is like bottled Country-Beer, which notwithstanding it's bouncing and foaming is but weak, windy, and frothy stuff — \"Wit as thick as Tewksbury Mustard,\" might frame a better essay — such intolerable fustian — such false Allusions — such pitiful Allegories — such a desultory stile — such insipid Attempts to be witty — sure the Press never vomitted before. — Soberly and sadly Mr. ****** thou art a very dull Rogue — a most wretched juvenile scribler, and only qualified to pore over shreds and Remnants. — However, I will condescend to reply to you, lest you should like the fool, exult at your own folly, and plume yourself on an Imaginary Victory over Tent-pole Impromptu. — To dissect your Letter minutely would be committing an unjustifiable trespass on this entertaining Paper, and presenting to the Readers a Salmagondy of indelicate combustibles — Besides, you have discovered yourself to be so totally callous to reproof that my writing to you will probably answer no good Purpose — I shall therefore be as brief as possible — I only mean to tickle — CASTIGATOR has already stung you by the severest sarcasms, that wit and satire could jointly produce, — Where then ****** were the feelings of your heart as a professed Friend both to the Cyprian Goddess, and Tent-pole Impromptu, when you betrayed the secrets of the society of which you are a Member and called the blush to the Cheek of Beauty. — The recesses of Love are a kind of hallowed ground, on which the public Satirist ought never to tread. — That cruel part of your Letter was read with astonishment and horror, by every Person who knew you were the confidante of the Lady.\n\nFor shame! For shame! Scorpion like you have stung yourself to death, and lost credit with your best Friends.\n\nNature abhors,\nAnd drives thee out from society\nAnd commerce with mankind for breach of faith;\nMen live and prosper but in natural trust;\nA confidence of one another's truth,\nThat thou hast violated.\n\n\"The only attonement you can make for so gross and shameful a violation of the laws of honor and humanity is to ask the Ladie's pardon forthwith — let me advise you to throw by the pen lest you should be crushed to atoms consult your own tranquility — you are too weak and feeble to plead a bad cause. do not therefore provoke the moderation of your enemies. — This is a clear and transparent mirror. — Look steadily in to it, and desire your friend the ****** to peep over your shoulder. — for it is said that he furnished you with materials for your ingenious performance, and that you have of late made his pericranium your impenetrable secret Box. — The very idea of your choice has such an effect upon the muscles of my countenance that I cannot bring them into any tolerable decorum. Wonderfull sagacity! A most refined stroke of policy truly — in which you have out done your usual out-doings — Oh! the thought of it has put me into such a fit of laughter that I must drop the pen — But though I have laid down the Cestus I have not laid it by — Fresh acts of baseness and folly may awake me and make me rise into Anger. — new Monkey tricks excite a laugh — In the mean time Mr. Hicky you shall hear frequently from the dispassionate. MAN IN THE MOON.\n\nA D D R E S S.\n\nMR. HICKY most respectfully begs leave to acquaint his friends and the public, that many cruel and artful schemes has been laid and put in execution within the space of the last nine months in order if possible to put a total stop to the publication of the Original Bengal Gazette,, but Mr. Hicky thanks God and his friends, by whose assistance their various schemes have hitherto been rendered abortive.\n\nThe last scheme that was laid was about a Month or two before his late unhappy confinement, and which can be best explained by the following anonymous letter which Mr. Hicky received in May last.\n\nMr. HICKY,\n\n\"Having always a respect and sincere regard for a Man who acts with a becoming spirit, and an utter abhorrence and contempt for the Man who would make use of low; mean cunning to ruin a man who never did him harm — It is therefore (to put you on your guard) I expose a\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-08-18/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ce1Phfp2rafz6ITSDB90npdyjwcNFWBS/view", "text": "matter which might tend to your ruin, which is as follows.——your old acquaintance Sir Barney has formed a dark design and plan of getting your Workmen from you——has been negociating matters these some days, as I saw one of your Mens Letters Signed O'Brien, that he has got. He is to give this O'Brien one or 200 Rupees to effect the same He says he woul'd not wish for ever so much that he missed getting one of your Men whose abilities would have been of service to him in a tripple capacity——I hope this hint may be time enough to be of service to you when I get further intelligence, you may be sure you will hear from your friend. May 8th 1781.\n\" My friends may suppose that the perusal of the above, letter gave rise to some very disagreeable apprehensions espicially when I found it strongly corroborated, with the late and present conduct of two of my people, yet notwithstanding, I bore it, with some share of fortitude for some time, with a determined resolution not to take any notice of the matter for a few days, and in the mean time to remark in what manner they conducted themselves. for several evenings the said O'Brien, and the other person aluded to in the conclusion of the letter had dress'd themselves, and went out, sometimes directing their course from the Radda Baazar down the narrow lane passing by the house of Mr. Litchfield and so on down behind the new Buildings, and at other times going into a common Public House, in the Radda Baazar kept by, a Man who is constantly employ'd by Mr. Messink in sevile Offices about the play house and perhaps some other very useful employment, from which nocturnal excursions, one of them would not Perhaps return before eleven or twelve o'Clock and some times not for the whole night,——at this Public House it seems the deep concerted plan was laid, and when the praliminaries were sufficiently settled and the plot ready for blowing up the mine;——O'Brien, addressed Mr. HICKY, one day in the following manner, I do not know Sir what you will do with that Man (meaning Tisdale) he says his Eyes have failed him ve y much and he thinks he is growing blind.\nMr. Hicky looking the said O'Brien full in the face asked him if he really thought so, he made onse he really heard the man say so and he thought it was so, as the man did not do half so much work as he did the week before Mr. Hicky told the said O'Brien that he had seen, and knew too much of the world, to suffer any man to impose upon him in so grose a manner and that it was impossible that the working at that part of a business which did not afflict the eye, should make such an alteration in the Course of ten days having worked constantly at it for three months before without, and FREE, from the least symptom of any complaint of that kind; and that such schemes would not do, that he the said Mr. HICKY was acquinted with their plan of operation and that they had better for their own Credit to drop it,---this hint seemed to alarm O'Brien who said he hoped Hr HICKY did not think that he had any concern in the scheme Mr. H. very candidly informed him that he had very great reason to believe he had that he the said Mr. HICKY had at that moment a Letter in his pochet book in which his name was mentioned and that his past, and present conduct had much contributed to strengthen and support the subject matter of the said letter,— but as he never did, nor he hoped he never would condem any man unheard, he was willing and ready to listen to any thing he had to say in his own defence,——Observing to him at the same time that it was a very bad return in him to reward the man with in gratitude, (who had procured him his liberty out of the army, at a time he was not able to go thro the fatigues incedent and attendant on the Life of a Soldier; and to betray (the man to any party) from whom he drived his present support was a crime of a horrid Nature and that it would be still worse, to deny it.\nMr. HICKY then gave orders that all his people should be call'd and that these two men might attend which being done Mr. H. took the Letter out of his pocket book, but before he had read it he put the following questions to O'Brien, have you held any correspondence, with or wrote to Mr. Messink, within this last month or five Weeks past.\nA O B. I have wrote to Mr. Messink.\nQ. What did you write to him abo't?\nA. I wrote to him for a 100 Rup's\nQ. What right had you to make a demand of that kind, or to that amount on Mr. Messink.\nA. I was informed that if I wanted 500 Rupees that Mr. Messink would let me have it directly.\nQ. Who informed you of it?\nA. A, man who I seen at the Public house in the Radda Baazar. The other Gentleman turned as pale as Death, and had not a word to plead in his defence.\nThey went to work pretty well ashamed of their plan and Tisdale was immediately cured of his artificial blindness, and that very day he gave (by his work) a sufficient proof of it, and from which time until this present moment he has never pleaded his eyes,———But has constantly exclaimed, against and reprobated the owner of the public house for being the cause of all his late disgrace and wished he had never entered the said House.—This Tisdale promised to pay a proper attention to his business in future, but on the contrary, he has made use of every art, to provoke Mr, HICKY, by neglecting his work in hopes by that means to obtain his discharge.\n\nW H E R E A S.\nRICHARD TISDALE late a private Soldier in the Hon'ble Company's service at Madras, but now an Articled servant to Mr. HICKY Printer of the Original Bengal Gazette; has since the late unhappy confinement of the said Mr. HICKY, most shamefully, and dishonestly, neglected, and deserted the business that the said Mr. HICKY employed him for (and for which he the said Richard Tisdale has constantly received his Monthly Wages,) by going out every Morning as soon as he took his breakfast, and continuing out until one o'Clock, at which time he frequently came home to his Dinner and then went out as before, after which he seldom returned before Eleven or Twelve o'Clock at Night, when at such an hour he has been known to bring a common prostitute from the Baazar home to the Hause of the said Mr. HICKY, the said Richard Tisdale has also slept out several Nights returning in the Morning about seven o'Block much intoxecated in Liquor, and one Morning with a Case Knife the said Richard Tisdale did make an attempt to cut the Throat of one of Mr. HICKY's Workman, having held the said Knife close to the Throat, of the said person, and on Wednesday the eighth instant, the said Richard Tisdale was seen to go away from the House of the said Mr. HICKY in a clandestine manner with a bundle in his hands, and did not return until Wednesday last the 15th Instant, as Mr. HICKY has not seen the said Tisdale since his unhappy confinement nor can get him to come near him, to give an Account of himself relative to his said absense.—Mr. HICKY has great reason to think that the said Richard Tisdale has been at Work for some time past, for some person, or persons who has been base enough to employ him the said Tisdale, taking such advantage, of the already too much oppressed Mr. HICKY, knowing that he is confined and cannot look after his said Business or People as usual——Mr. HICKY therefore gives notice thro' the channel of his Paper, that he will prosecute to the utmost rigor of the Law, any Person, or Persons, that may hereafter Employ the said Richard Tisdale, or any of the said Mr, HICKY's Men, previous to the Expiration of their Articles with Mr. HICKY, as also those by whom he the Richard Tisdale has hitherto been employed, as soon as Mr. HICKY can find out who they are.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-08-18/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ce1Phfp2rafz6ITSDB90npdyjwcNFWBS/view", "text": "Continued from our Last,\nCHAP. IIId.\nBad Effects of Fashion, and French Refinement.\n\nOUR Young Miss of Fashion—being now finely accomplished for the world—(though without any other Idea of Religion, but what has been the casual Result of saying the Catechism by rote—and now and then going to Church to mind every thing, but the service—) bids Adieu to School, or to her French—Governess—in order to enter on that endless Train of Amusements, for which she has long sighed, Routs, Balls, Masquerades, Operas, Plays, Ranelagh, & Vauxhall engross her whole attention,—She sees scarcely any thing but Grimace, Hears hardly any thing but trifling chitchat. Finds every Body flying from thought—and amused by Follies, hardly fit for Children. Sees nothing but Levity all round her—People grinning at nothing, like Ideots—for nothing can be said without a smile, and a Giggle—and those who can force it, with the best Grace—are the best bred.\n\nEagerly on the watch for admiration, she is not a little mortified by observing, that for one Beau who pays any attention to her, at least twenty are Assiduous in their Court to the married Women, but she is comforted by observing, too, that her case is not singular—and that all the Unmarried are in the same situation, she is consoled by looking forward to the moment, when she may by Marriage, be entitled to the same crou'd of Followers, and this renders her less Solicitous about the Kind of Husband which may happen to be her Lot, since she finds that she can Pick and chuse afterwards whom she pleases to be her Attendant, and yet be just as well received, and as much caressed by respectable Characters, as if Her life had been irreproachable. She sees married Women ride out every Day with dissipated young Men—and no more Notice taken of it, than if it were consistant with either Decencey or safety—In the spring, what can be more Innocent than to be conducted by an admiring Attendant into a Nursery of sweets—to Indulge him with the Opportunity of culling Flowers for her breast—She frequently hears it wispered, that such a person is IN LOVE with Lady —— & never finding the manner of Expression, censured concludes it to have been proper and that nothing is easier than for the noble Passion of LOVE, to be felt by a Gentleman, for another Man's Wife.—Nay—she observes, too that the very Lady whom she had heard remark the “Love” of the admiring Man of Fashion for—his friends Wife—never fails to invite the Sighing follower to every party in which the object of his soul passion is to make One.—this may surprize her at first, perhaps—but it soon grows too familiar.—She observes that women of the first fashion make it a Rule—and that though it is impossible but that it must be remarked by others as well as by herself. yet those good natured, very convenient Ladies, are nevertheless treated with as much apparent Respect, and Regard, as if they were not so ready to assist in providing Employments for Doctors Commons. Unfounded in Virtue, herself—Ignorant of what is due to the female Character—and of the affront, the high Indignity which a Man offers to the Married Women whom he presumes to address with declarations, of his Attachments—or even to follow, with his Assiduities—and reconciled thus by daily observation how can we be surprised if she thinks Adultery a Peccadillo—and that if she can but avoid public detection, she is guilty of no offence? Thus prepared to make a good Wife, our young Lady of Fashion is probably addressed by some Peer, who wants her Fortune—and she joyfully accepts his hand, to obtain—not one Title—but two—the first, to a Coronet—the second, to take that full swing, the pleasure of which, in Idea she had so often anticipated—She thinks it would be very Gothic, as well as very inconsistent, to Imagine that Love in the smallest degree necessary before Marriage, which in six weeks after it, would be considered by every well bred person, as a proof of Rusticity, & shocking Manners, and it is really very immaterial what were the Motives that influenced them—since whether they loved each other, or not, the business most likely will terminate the same way at last—only in proportion to the degree of Love, it will be so much the longer delayed or sooner hastened. It is impossible that any love can withstand the lives, which good Breeding renders it incumbent in them to lead. Fashion requires that they should affect indifference, even though they should feel it not.—and at last—what only at first was affectation—becomes real—They are hardly ever together through the day—and if they should happen to be at the same party at night, they will blush to be seen near each other, though perhaps both, at first, wish it otherwise—Habit at length prevails—and the Company of neither becomes necessary for the others happiness—he fashionably flirts with other Women—and she ceases to be insensible to the attention of surrounding Admirers. At first perhaps she permits their assiduities—merely in compliance with that tyrant fashion, which she sees no one wish to disobey. But at last accustomed to every Man's Company, more than to her husbands some men either more artful, or more agreeable than the rest, discovers a weak side—adapts his manners to her ideas and under the cloak of friendship, mere friendship minds his steps, at a respectful distance—'till, by imperceptible advances, having at length attracted her pity—his business is soon accomplished. He proceeded on shure ground, from the moment that he was certain she perceived his attentions, and yet did not wish to avoid giving him opportunities of paying them, he could not wish for greater encouragement, than to see her smile on him with complacence, and converse without restraint—after he had given marks of his regard, and of his wish to be her attendant.\nTo be continued.\n\nMR. Stillas Watch and Clock-maker, and late Assistant to Mr. Guthrie in the Radda Baazar. Begs leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement that He has taken a House in the Loll Baazar next door to Mr. Tirretta, where He repairs and Cleans all kinds of Clocks and Watches.\n\nP A T N A.\nJOHN LIVESAY, Carpenter,\nBEGS leave to inform the Gentlemen of the Settlement, and the Public that he has provided himself with a great variety of Timber, of the choicest sort calculated for furniture and Coach-making. He has likewise purchased an extensive piece of Ground for the Convenience of his business, and hopes the Gentlemen of the Settlement will favor him with their future Commands he will with the utmost care and attention endeavour to merit their favors, and give general satisfaction to his employers.\n\nW H E R E A S.\nTHE Widow of Sellah abdee Mahomedkhan did in the Bengal year 1186 Mortgage to Kishenram Bose Inhabitant of Calcutta one house &c. in the Town of Houghly and one House &c. in the Town of Chinsurah and Sundry other-tenements Houses Gardens &c. for the sum of Sicca Rupees 51,000-and whereas the said Kishenram Bose was then introduced into and still Continues in Possession of the said houses-tenements &c. Now the Said Kishenram Bose is willing to make over and dispose of his Mortgage on the said houses tenements &c. any person willing to pay down the money may be fully acquainted with the Particulars by enquiring of Muddun Gopaul Bose in the Saan Bazar Calcutta or Jag Mohan Roy at Hughly.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nAT the Library by John Andrews and Anthony Bernierd, English Clarret. Do old Hock, Jamaica Rum Shrub, Cherry Brandy, some very elegant and useful Plate, do. very handsome Looking Glasses different sorts, Brass and Steel Barrels fowling Pieces, Silver mounted Fusils and Pistols, plain and do, Violins and other Musical Instruments, Musick Books and Tutors for every Instrument, Choice collection of Books for private Gentlemen's Libraries at a Moderate Price. Europe Silks; best Patterns and a variety of other Articles. 2d. August, 1781.\n\nGEORGE ADAMSON.\nCLOCK and Watch-maker the next House to Messrs. Stewarts Carpenters near the Court House, beg leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the settlement that he repairs all sort of Clocks and Watches, and makes all sorts of Gold and Silver Work likewise mends old work in the neatest manner. N. B. where all Commissions from Town and Country will be punctually obey'd.\n\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-08-25", "date": "1781-08-25", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-08-25/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CbeTw0QCmansI1AF3RQasiRJDLJjkM5v/view", "text": "H I C K Y ' S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\n83\nFrom Saturday August the 18th to Saturday August 25th 1781.\n[No. XXXI]\n\nTo all Gentlemen Seamen, and Lads of Enterprize, and true spirit.\nWHO are ambitious of making an honorable Independence by the Plunder of the Enemies of their Country. The DEATH or GLORY PRIVATEER a Prime sailing Vessel commanded by JAMES BRACEY mounting 22 six Pounders, 12 Cohorns and twenty Swivels and carrying one hundred and twenty Men. will leave Calcutta in a few days on a six Months cruise against the Dutch, French. and Spaniards.\nThe best Treatment and Encouragement will be given.\n\nA LADY's Compliments to Mr. Hicky and begs his immediate insertion of the enclosed.\nHA! Ha! ha my dear Hicky, can any thing be half so rediculous! Oh! Oh! I shall expire. I am half dead. Whata thought! That insignificant thing of the Epicene gender, Pigmy Durgee, fancying the whole Town jealous of his Prowess and figure -- Ha! ha! ha! I shall absolutely expire.--- Ye Gods! it is enough to make old Saturn smile. --- What an Idea! The Haughty departed ICARUS uneasy at the Hoverings of Piglamy Durgey! nothing in my opinion is wanting to render the charge of this amourous Dung Fly compleatly contemptable but the following Card, which has a fair claim to your insertion Mr. Printer, and may not prove unamusing to the elegant societies abounding in Calcutta.-- I cannot help, as a woman, commenting upon the extreme unworthinefs of Durgey's discovery of the Secrets of the Arcanum, which until this moment, myself and the Town, were ignorant of.--but as I expect nothing manly or upright from this thing. I shall for the present for bear making any further remarks on such a piece of unparallelled meaness and Treachery.\nTABITHA TICKLE.\n\nA CARD\nTabitha Tickle presents her Compliments to Scape-Goat Durgee, is sorry his skittish Vanity, should so far o'er-leap the bounds of modesty and common sense as to make him imagine that his hoverings or Flutterings could possibly occasion a moments resentment in any persons breast. -- Poor Scape-goat properly observes in his Letter from Cossipore that he is, an innocent victim but it must be told that it is only the Victim of its own frivolous puppyisms and inordinate self conceit.-- Most unmercifully indeed has Castigator handled him, as scape-Goat pathetically observes; but not more so than his unsufferable Vanity deserves. Can there be a crueler insult offered to the Cyphrian Goddess, than that such an half-formed Embryo, as Durgee, and such an Owl as the ******* Euxey should be even permitted to aproach the sunshine of her Inspiring Beauty.--- Tabitha Tickle takes her leave of scape-Goat Durgee with a Poetical Impromtu, which is now so much the Ton.\nWhen nature Durgee's clay was blending\nNot knowing what the thing would end in\nWhether a Female or a male\nA Pin dropt in and turned the Scale.\n\nMr. PRINTER.\nYOUR Ingenious Cossipore Correspondent having omitted to fix any signature at the end of his Letter, I beg leave to supply his defect by offering such as I humbly Conceive will best answer the purpose of properly describing his exact drift and meaning--namely-- TREACHERY and DECEIT. The Fox Mr. HICKY, you know is traced out by his stinking Tail, and scurilous Writers may be found out by the peculiarity of their diction who then do you think is the Author of that Vile production,--which is much fitter for the executioners lash than the critics!--Why to save you the trouble of guessing I will tell you A poor Durgey who in taking measure of some of his best Customers came to the knowledge of a few of their secrets and has been so unprincipled as to publish them to the World,--Indeed it is impossible to read his last Letter without horror--The degree of rancour, spleen, envy and falsehood that pervades the whole of it could only be Conceived by a Durgey What poetic fiction only had--penned for the breast of a cruel African he has realized and transcribed from his own-- In the language of ZANGA, \"He forged the Letter.--He despoiled the picture-- He hated and despised.\"\nYour IMPARTIAL\n\nTo YOUNG SLY BOOTS.\nI Am astonished that so good a Poet as you, in the Bengal Gazette proved your self to be, should have so little of the distinguishing faculty as to suppose IDEA GEORGE, the Author of those entertaining, and well penned productions, which have so terribly galled the Community.---In my humble Opinion, a person may be known by his style almost as well as by his Features.\nWho but must laugh if such a Man there be!\nWho really thinks that TITUS should be he!\nNO DUPE.\n\nExtract of News from a Europe paper dated January 20th 1781.\nBY accounts from he East indiamen come into Crookhaven Bay, we are informed that one of the ships has on Board the Son of the Raja of Tanjour who comes over to exhibit complaints against some of the Company s Servants, for the corrupt Conduct th y have persued, in regard to his fathers property, and throws a new light on the infern l projects pursued, in regard of Lord Pigot's Death. By the same accounts we are told, that the East Indiamen were informed of the intended Hostilities against the Dutch, before they had reached the Cape of Good Hope, and that the general belief was, that our Company's forces had received sufficient notice of it.\n\nOn the happiness of not fore-knowing what may befall us\nWISELY hath fate to man denied\nThat all his wants should be sup, l ed,\nCould he his every wish enjoy,\nFruition would the end destroy.\nOf wealth, of state of power possest;\nDisgust would seize the sated breast,\nThe mind a scene of tumult made,\nWould sicken at the sad parade.\nThen learn content whate'er your lot,\nImprove the blessing's you have got;\nLet reason---virtue---wish you preside,\nSo shall your wants be all supply'd.\n\nANECDOTE.\nIN the Year 1664 5 the English and Dutch covered the Seas with more than 300 Ships of War, at which time Louis the XIVth had only 15 or 16 small Vessels in the Mediterranian to keep the Corsairs in order, and when the Dutch urged him to join his Fleet to theirs, he could from the Harbour of Brest furnish them with only one Vessel, and that a Fire ship. -- What a Change!\n\nFrom the St JAMES's CHRONICLE.\nS I R,\nAS the late Mr. Garick's Works are said to be collecting for Publication, it may be useful to the Editor, and not disagreeable to your Readers, to be reminded of the following Lines, which appeared in your Poet's Corner, March 6, 1761.\nSent to a Nobleman, who asked Mr. Garrick if he did not intend being in Parliament.\nMORE than content with what my\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-08-25/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CbeTw0QCmansI1AF3RQasiRJDLJjkM5v/view", "text": "Labours gain,\nOf publick Favour though a little Vain;\nYet not so vain my mind, so madly bent,\nTo wish to play the fool in Parliament;\nIn each dramatick Unity to err,\nMistaking Time, and Place, and Character!\nWere it my Fate to quit the mimick Art,\nI'd strut and fret no more in any part;\nNo more in Publick Scenes would I engage\nOr wear the Cap and Mask on any Stage.\n\nFrom the St. James's CHRONICLE.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nExtract of a letter from Lord Mulgrave, Capt. of the Courageux, to Mr. Stephens, dated Spithead, 8th Jany, 1781.\n\nI Arrived here this morning, with La Minerve, French frigate of 32 guns, and 316 men, taken by the Courageux, in company with the Valiant, on the 4th of this month, about three in the afternoon, Ushant bearing East, distant 14 leagues. She had sailed from Brest on the 3d, with La Fine, L'Aigrette, and La, Diligente, to cruize for a fortnight off Scilly. The Chevalier de Grimouard who commanded her did, not strike till she had been for about an hour under the fire of our broadside, within musquet shot. From the ships being so near each other, the few shot fired by the frigate in the course of that time necessarily took place, by which the Courageux had 10 men killed, and 7 wounded. The fore-mast, mizen-mast, and bowsprit, are damaged. On board La Minerve, Mons. Andrieu, one of the Lieutenants, and 49 men, were killed, and 25 wounded, amongst whom it is with great concern that I mention the Chevalier Grimouard and his nephew Mons. Nossay, both I fear very dangerously. All her masts were rendered unserviceable, and the Hull much damaged. The Valiant parted from us in chase of one of the other frigates. The disabled situation of the prize, made it absolutely necessary to tow her into port.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nExtract of a Letter from Mount's Bay Dec. 30th. 1780.\n\n\"Nothing can equal the rage of privateering in this bay; every boat that can swim is employed. The Wilful-Murder, of one swivel gun, rowed out last Wednesday, and the same day took a Dutch vessel, laden with fruit, cinnamon, &c. The Sudden Death went out last Thursday; both these were only row-boats. Three ships from Smyrna are brought, in chiefly laden with silk. Upwards of 100,000l. of Dutch properties has been brought into this bay since last Monday.\"\n\nAn evening paper says early in October last in consequence of official information, two advice boats were dispatched from England for Madras and Calcutta, with an account that a rupture with Holland was inevitable, One of these vessels was ordered to stand off in a western course and the other right southward, in order to escape the enemy. It is said, that these vessels carried out peremptory orders to proclaim war against the Dutch in the East Indies, on the first of April: so that in future, neither the home-ward nor outward bound ships will put into the Cape of Good Hope, instead of which, the island of Madagascar is fixed on as a resting or refreshing place between S. Helena, and the Indies.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nExtract of a letter from Rye, Jan 7th 1781.\n\n\"The inhabitants of this town have fitted out a cutter of eight guns, four-pounders, and 30 men, which sailed from hence on the 2d inst. and has sent in here two Dutch doggers. She was in pursuit of another when the prize came away. Though these last are but doggers, their cargoes are very valuable, one of them being worth 1000l. the other 1500l.\"\n\nCALCUTTA.\nExtracts from a private letter 28th August.\n\nA MOOR GRAB Snow from the Maldavie Islands with Cowries bound here saw off Point de Gall 25 sail of English Ships last full Moon, which was about the 19th or 20th of July last, by their Steering he says they must be bound to Madras.—––––\nShould the above Fleet be Commodore Johnson's we have great reason to think he has taken the Cape by his Fleet being reduced from 47 to 25, or that he has sent the remaining part of them to Batavia.\nCaptain Dixon in the snow Fortune is arrived safe at Corringa from Batavia, she left it the 22d June, They had no accounts of War at Batavia during the time that Captain Dixon remained at that Port, and previous to his departure a Dutch Ship arrived there who left Holland in Oct. last.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nTo Mr. HICKY.\n\nIMPROMPTUS are now as much in vogue as your paper, and as fashionable things will naturally unite, let the following description of two entertainments that have occurred this Week find a place in your much admired Gazette.\n\nOn Monday Night Rajah Nobkissen gave a Notch and Magnificent Entertainment to several persons of distinction in commemoration of Miss Wrangham's birth-day.—––As the Ladies arrived, they were conducted by the Rajah through a grand suite of apartments into the ZENANA.––—where they were amused until the singing began---which was so mellifluous as to give every face a smile of approbation.—––The surprising agility of one of the Male Dancers occasioned loud acclamations of applause.—––The principal Female Singer called the Nymphs and Swains to celebrate the festivity of the day and spoke a few complimentary lines suitable to the occasion.—––After supper there was a Ball.––—which was opened by Mr. Livius and Miss Wrangham---who were dressed in the Characters of Appollo and Daphene.—––when the minuets were ended, Country Dances struck up, and continued till past three in the Morning.––—when the Company departed highly pleased with the elegant Festival—––As the Rajah was attending Miss Wrangham to her Carriage, he thanked her in very polite terms for having illuminated his house with her bright appearance.\n\nOn the Tuesday following Buxey ****** gave a Bal pare to the society, well known by the name of the LITTLE COMMUNITY.—––Masks and Fancy dresses were admitted—––Their high Patroness appeared in the Character of a Nun which she sustained with great propriety of manners. She danced the minuet D'Lacour with Counsellor Feeble—who represented the Monkey that had seen the World.\n\nCOCKING JACK was in the Character of BILLY WHIFFLE----gay as a Butter-fly, and as fluttering as that mealy winged inhabitant of the Air. Its Coat, Waistcoat, and Breeches, were Pink Sattin, Embroidered with Silver---Stockings were flesh coloured Silk, and black Sattin shoes, with fine Stone Buckles, JACK PERRANNA KILLA was in the Character of MARPLOT.—––The severest and most satirical things that were uttered were probably those by this Mask. On his observing the NUN run about the Room, as if she wanted something, he asked her—––If she hunted for a Husband, adding, this is the wrong Shop, to find one---for believe me Ma'am I have convinced the Community that there is no sweetness in Matrimony after the Honey Moon---\" Some little time after, this WAG seeing the Monkey engage Her whole attention, addressed Her thus,\n\nGive not to that fopish-ape all those charms,\nHe'll fall a-sleep within your Velvet arms:\nLeave the Flimsy Thing,---for 'tis all a farce\nWith such a wefand face and such a habit -.\n\nIDEA GEORGE intended to have made his appearance in the Character of the Man in the Almanack--who is pictured with Darts all over his body, but his Wounds were not sufficiently cicatrized to admit of his going into Company - -Buxey ****** was in the Character of Tom-fool- - - -which he supported inimitably well\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-08-25/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CbeTw0QCmansI1AF3RQasiRJDLJjkM5v/view", "text": "The facetious Capt. S——y was the manager, and conductor on this occasion, and to whose taste, skill, and ability, the greatest encomiums are due,---It is said he will be chosen a Member of the Club as a reward for the satisfaction he afforded.\nMUNGO.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nTo Mr. HICKY\nSIR,\nI REQUEST you will be so kind as to infert, this in your next paper. if you think it worthy of a place as it may be of use to Officers hereafter.—Amongst the other plans for raising money it appears that it's time to fall on some method of raising some for the army out of the provinces, or probable some bad consequences may proceed, for want of even common necessaries of life which at present we are destitute off (and as the proverb justly observes starving in the midst of plenty) we daily hear of the Lucknow & of the Treasury being full; while we are going on four months in arrears and some Officers lately joined seven months. is the Treasury kept full while we are starving until the arrival of a certain great Man there; who no doubt after helping himself will order us some; some of us think its our pay-masters fault, who is with Col. Muir's detatchment (and talks of going home the first convenient opportunity) its well known Mr. S——y has drawn from Mr. Middleton at Lucknow one lack and twenty five thousand Rupees which I fear is lost in a Storm, this Money if it had been made use of for the purpose it was drawn for, we, should not have been in arrears; we wish this point was cleared up much, for sure poor Jack Company is not in that distress, which so many glaring Contracts of three four and five Lacks per. Annum (not mentioning colonels Elephants infamous boat contract that so many remonstrances meet with no Justice in complaint of bad Boats nor Charley Bullocks Contract supposed to be worth 40 Lacks of Rupees to the person Charley sold it, too) calls aloud for more which is readily granted, while us poor Lobsters send down our bills of arrears to the Commissary Gen. to be signed, it seldom suits him to looke at them a Month after they arrive in Calcutta then signs with that cursed red Ink disallowed and will in six months after pass the very same bills allowed. Sure this can't be the reason, our protectors confer their interests on him and his family, or perhaps he may be in a Contract with our Pay-masters for not signing the bills at first until they have made sufficient intrest by our Money. Agreeable to the Gen. Orders; I sent to a Banker here to borrow money to make up my Tent and get my Camp equipage, ready as we expect to march daily (and we are not allowed any thing for making up our Tents at present) the Bankers answer was if master will give his bond for the sum, and pay the Baazar interest of one anna in the Ruppee per month, could I like wise positively declare I would pay him before we marched, which I could not satisfy him in. Query if I can succeed with any other Banker who insists on the interest. without the time limitted by word an honor, the sum for the use above mentioned; if the Contractor will not be ordered to furnish us with Tents and Camp Equipage in that case we lose both principal and Interest.\n\nN. B. Please infert these underneath.\nOne who goes out to exercise three times a week.\n\n“ The Wretch ******** whom pilfered pastorals renown\nBy writing disallowed on our bills for half a crown\nJust writes to make his barriness appear\nThen strains from hard bound brains six lines a year,\nIn sense oft wanting tho’ he lives by T——\nSteals much spends little, yet has nothing left\nHe says; strange event whom Gold incites\nTo blood and quarrels silver unites\n******** says the coarsest stuff\nWill serve the Lobsters well enough.\nSawney stands by and gives his mull a twich,\nThe Englishman stands by and calls him sc—h f—n of a b—ch\nIn the corner stands the Irishman says you look better then I saw you last\nBut tell me dear honey when my bills will be pass’d\nThen haughtily he marches out from his levee room\nAnd looks as great as any stable Groom,\nDaran Ghur, July, 1781.\n—–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nCharacter of a good Lawyer\nSUCH a one must be a man of virtue and the strictest probity, with an equitable heart as will as a reasoning head, that thinks nothing profitable that is not honest, who is perfectly conversant in the municipal laws of his own Country, as well as the universal principals of natural justice, who makes the practice of the Law, a noble, and liberal profession, not a groveling, mercenary trade, who exerts all the generous powers and faculties of his Soul in the ever honoured cause of truth; but when he discovers the least intended imposition, the least fraud, falsehood, or chicanery, detests the notion, that it is his duty to employ his skill and his Eloquence in defence of wickedness, and to serve his Client be he right or wrong. In points of nicety and doubt, he will advance with modesty and candour, every argument that his learning and knowledge suggest to him in favour of his Client; but he will not assert what he knows to be false, he will not misstate facts, he will not (according to the Law phrase) cook up his pleadings with Scurility, scandel, prolixity, and impertinence; he will not for his own lucrative, or to gratify his own malice, or to force the adversary party into an unreasonable composition, be a propagator of anderhand defamation, and insidious calumny, or a promoter of discord, haterd, and animosity between neighbours, friends, and the nearest relations, and he will in all his practice keep clear of the shameful crimes of barretry, champerty, and maintenance. He will not for the sake of appearing with a large bundle of papers, and making an Ostentatious parade of great business, or to feed his own avarice, multiply his pleadings with useless charges and invectives which he knows in the end must be hurtful to his client. He will endeavour rather to cool than inflame the passions of the parties, and he will never be averse to the recommending peace upon reasonable and equitable terms, as his experience and observation will convince him of the fallibility of the ablest men’s opinions in matters of debt and difficulty. In short to be a good Lawyer, he must, be, not only be a man of extensive knowledge and deep learning, but what is far more enssential, he must be a man of honour, of truth, and of the strictest virtue; or rather he must be born with a beneficent and humane heart. Such, there is the greatest reason to believe.\n————————————————————\nEDUCATION\nHENRY COWEN lately arrived from England takes this Opportunity of informing his Friends and the Public, that He has taken Mrs. Griffithe’s Garden House at Bread & Cheese Bungalow or Boytacannah where he proposes opening on the first of September next an ACADEMY & BOARDING SCHOOL for teaching Grammatically Young Gentlemen the English, Latin, French, and Italian Languages also Writing, Accompts, Geography, &c. according to the Methods adopted by the most eminent Masters in Europe.\nSuch Gentlemen and Ladies who think proper to honour him with the Tuition of their Children may depend upon his most strenuous endeavours to merit their Countenance, and future Recommendation. For further particulars he begs leave to refer them to Messrs. Killican and Thornhill.\nThe terms for Board and education are (viz) underten years of age 40 Sicca Rupees per. Month, and all above ten 50.\n————————————————————\nALL PERSONS\nHAVING any claims, or demands on the Estate of James Dumoulin deceased are desired to send in their accounts to Mr. George Arnold Roote of Calcutta, or Mr. Edward Ephraim Pote of Rungpore the Executors of the said James Dumoulin deceased and such persons as are endebted to the said Estate are Requested to pay what they so owe to either of the said Executors as soon as they possible can. Calcutta 23d August 1781.\n————————————————————\nAcknowledgment to Correspondents.\nLOTHARIO’s Letter is received but as it may give offence, must beg leave to decline inserting it. Banco’s letter is in the same predicament.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-08-25/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CbeTw0QCmansI1AF3RQasiRJDLJjkM5v/view", "text": "Continued from our Last.\n\nHE knows, that if she be not an ideot, she must be sensible that he can have but one view, and that that view cannot be honourable. A married Women, therefore, cannot be seduced -- because from the first instant that she perceives a Man's Approaches (and Women are too quick sighted in such affairs, to be believed should they pretend Blindness) She knows that Adultery is his object, since he can have no other -- and that unless she means to inform him, (in Language not to be misunderstood) that she is not shocked at the Idea of it, she should shun him, as she would a Pestilence. -- This is the Time, to Fly -- for after this, the same behaviour that is due to a common Acquaintance -- even a smile -- becomes, to him Encouragement. This is the moment that affronted virtue should put on its native dignity -- for after this, It is too late, Chastity, cannot understand -- and not resent. A smile then says -- \"I will\" Hear Female virtue must be wrecked, unless this Rock be flown from. If a Woman be simple enough to imagine that a Man would be at the trouble of attending her and of insinuating himself into her regard (throwing away his Time) from platonick Friendship -- and a cold admiration of her Charms, without any criminal desire to render them subservient to his L--t -- she has a large share of vanity -- and a very contemptible Understanding, or if she flatters herself, that she can play with Fire, without burning her Fingers, she will infallibly fall a victim to her folly -- and like the poor Moth which gayly flutters its few circles around the Candle, unhurt -- she will at last as blindly share it's Fate. Unhappily for this Country, French Refinement has varnished crimes, so as to conceal their Deformity, \"Gallantry,\" is much too gentle a Term for Adultery, we soften away offences so as to hide their colour. If Women who yet are virtuous, heard Dutchesses, Marchionesses, Countesses, &c. branded with the scandalous Name they deserve, on swerving from virtue -- shocked at the Name of Wh--e their Minds wou'd shrink with Disgust from the very Idea of deserving it. And since Women here thus Daily of the Act, that merits it -- why should that act be softened to their Ear, by any term that does not shock it? -- The more the Name shocks the better because the word which shocks, it is the very Reason, why a virtuous Woman should Hear it given to an Adultress, can any Term be too opprobrious for the Women of Fashion, who by defiling the Marriage Bed, proves herself capable of committing any crime to which she can be prompted by Passion? -- if any human Tie -- any sense of duty to GOD, or Man -- any shame for the present -- or fear for the future, had been capable of operating on her Mind -- she would not have dared to do an act for which perpetual Infamy is the Reward. -- A mind, thus callous to every feeling that can restrain -- is equal to any villainy to which it can be tempted. The moment she gave up virtue, she put all her faculties under the directions of the Man\n\nwho debauched her -- for he who had influence to make her huld the World -- every law, and censure, divine and human at defiance -- might make her rob -- Murder do any thing -- if he were villian enough to exert himself to effect it, he has already led her to do her utmost, like a thief, to defraud her husbands releations of that rank and property, of which her spurious Issue may rob them, he has already led her to prove herself destitute of every principle that can dignify the sex -- incapable of being restrained by any tie that should influence the Heart. After such a proof -- after such a sacrifice. -- if she does not proceed on, to other crimes it can only be owing to her paramours not having a disposition that can require it. It is this that renders the Crime of Adultery, so particularly henious in Women. when a married Man commits it, he throws out no defiance to the world for the world think too lightly of the offence He makes no sacrafice of Character. A man cannot sink to a level with an adultress, till he has forsaken his Post in Battle. Courage is the male point of honour Chastity the female. By a Mans commiting Adultery he runs no risk of defrauding his younger Brothers, and relations of that rank, or fortune, to which in Failure of his having issue, they would have a right. The Women. risks every thing, gives up every thing, she therefore, whose Appetite, and passions are so much her Mistress, as to force her thus to risk. -- thus to give up, every thing to satisfy her l--t proves herself ready to do any thing, to which she can be prompted by her passions. It is for this Reason, that \"without Chastity, Beauty \"is unlovely,\" and Birth, contempible. Our Women of Fashion should be told, that when they swerve from Virtue, the the Higher they have been Raised by birth, the lower they sink beneath the Level of Strand Strumpets, in-as-much as the sacrifice (which the Wretches of the streets made, on diveating from virtue,) was less valuable -- they in proportion proved themselves the less abandoned.\n\nThe good Breeding, now in fashion, is ruining us by its procuring from people of distinguished Worth, and honour -- the same apparent Regard and Attention, to profligate Characters that are paid to those whose levies are unexceptionable. -- the virtuous, and vicious. -- The respectable. and abandoned are put on a level, what an encouragement to bad Characters! what a Discouragement to the good! -- Is no distinction due to merit? No? -- How can we wonder that public and private virtue are turned out of Doors?\n\nWe have many Symptoms of a state running headlong to destruction. The adventitious gifts of Fortune, are alone regarded, and, thus REPUTATION is at NO PRICE.\n\nTo be continued.\n\nTo be SOLD.\n\nA Spot of Garden ground, Consisting of one Biggah and four Cottahs near Cossey-pore pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges, with a good Carriage Road.\n\nFor particulars please to enquire of Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar, at Calcutta.\n\nGEORGE ADAMSON.\n\nCLOCK and Watch-maker the next House to Messrs. Stewarts Carpenters near the Court House, beg leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the settlement that he repairs all sorts of Clocks and Watches, and makes all sorts of Gold and Silver Work likewise mends old work in the neatest manner. N. B. where all Commissions from Town and Country will be punctually obey'd.\n\nTo be SOLD.\n\nAT the Library by JOHN Andrews and Anthony Bernierd, English Clarret. do old Hock, Jamaica Rum Shrub, Cherry Brandy, some very elegant and useful Plate, do. very handsome Looking Glasses different sorts, Brass and Steel Barrels fowling Pieces Silver mounted Fusils and Pistols. plain and do, Violins and other Musical Instruments, Musick Books and Tutors for every Instrument, Choice collection of Books for private Gentlemen's Libraries at a Moderate Price. Europe Silks; best Patterns and a variety of other Articles. 2d. August, 1781.\n\nW H E R E A S.\n\nTHE Widow of Sellah abdee Mahomed khan did in the Bengal year 1186 Mortgage to Kishenram Bose Inhabitant of Calcutta one house &c. in the Town of Houghly and one House &c. in the Town of Chinsurah and Sundry other tenements Houses Gardens &c. for the sum of Sicca Rupees 51,000-and whereas the said Kishenram Bose was then introduced into and still Continues in Possession of the said houses-tenements &c. Now the Said Kishenram Bose is willing to make over and dispose of his Mortgage on the said houses tenements &c. any person willing to pay down the money may be fully acquainted with the Particulars by enquiring of Muddun Gopaul Bose in the Saan Bazar Calcutta or Jag Mohan Roy at Hughly.\n\nP A T N A.\n\nJOHN LIVESAY, Carpenter, BEGS leave to inform the Gentlemen of the Settlement, and the Public that he has provided himself with a great variety of Timber, of the choicest sort calculated for furniture and Coach-making. Has likewise purchased an extensive piece of Ground for the Convenience of his business, and hopes the Gentlemen of the Settlement will favor him with their future Commands he will with the utmost care and attention endeavour to merit their favors, and give general satisfaction to his employers.\n\nJUST PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.\n\nAND to be Sold at the Library, the Late Bye Law, either Bound or in Sheets.\n\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. [ILL] and late PRINTER to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-09-01", "date": "1781-09-01", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-09-01/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CiMlMIrXlAPxr6o025dBYxVKlcPLiO_S/view", "text": "H I C K Y's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\n84 From Saturday August the 25th to Saturday September 1st. 1781. [No. XXXII]\n\nTo all Gentlemen Seamen, and Lads of Enterprize, and true spirit.\nWHO are ambitious of making an honorable Independence by the Plunder of the Enemies of their Country\nThe DEATH or GLORY PRIVATEER a Prime sailing Vessel commanded by JAMES BRACEY mounting 22 six pounders, 12 Cohorns and twenty Swivels and carrying one hundred and twenty Men. will leave Calcutta in a few days on a six Months cruise against the Dutch, French. and Spaniards.\nThe best Treatment and Encouragement will be given.\n\nEMPLOYMENT WANTED.\nBY a Young Man lately arrived from Europe, and would be glad to engage as a writer to any Gentleman in or out of Calcutta, he can if required keep private accounts, writes a good hand and can be well recommended.\nN, B. The above person would be desirous to engage by the Year. A line directed to the Printer hereof for F. M. shall be duly attended to.\nAugust, 28th\n\nExtract from a Europe Paper, dated January 11th 1781.\nBIRR, January 11.\nBETWEEN the hours of six and seven o'Clock on the night of the 19 ult Mr. John Carrol of Tipperary was on his journey for Cashel from home, on the road leading thro' Thomastown, he was surprised by the roaring of a bull which he thought stood under the covert of the Trees, on one side of the road, suspecting it to be one of Mr. Mathews Bulls, which was publickly known to be very vicious; he scarcely advanced 20 yards further, when on a sudden this animal, which roared so horribly, appeared to him just in size and form of a pig, with this difference that it had spreading horns; the sight of this strange creature astonished the Gentleman, but after a little time recovered himself, and became more resolute, thinking it could do him no harm, as being so small in stature, so he continued on his journey in a very slow pace; but this creature followed him near a mile, until he came to a place called Thomastown pool, and then beheld this seeming heterogenous animal entera cave at the side of a road, to his no great sorrow; then he rode on until he got home, but did not rest satisfied, as he could scarcely describe this being: The night following he and some more of the towns gentlemen came to the same place where the animal grounded, and there they got three of the same kind before described, which they brought to town, two of which proved to be she ones. The undernamed do certify the contents of the above to be true.\nJohn Dea Esq;\nDenis Ryan, Esq;\nMr. John Carrol,\nMr. Michael Fitzmaurice,\nMr. John Eland.\n\nThe LADY's form of prayer for a HUSBAND.\nFROM a profane libertine, from one affectedly pious, from a profuse almoner, from an uncharitable wretch, from an injudicious zealot — deliver me\nFrom one of a starched gravity, or of a ridiculous levity, from an ambitious Statesman, from a restless projector, from one that loves any thing besides me, but what is very just and honorable, ---- deliver me.\nFrom a modern wit, from a base cow-ard, and a rash fool — deliver me.\nFrom a Venus darling, from a Bacchus proselyte, from a domestic animal, from all masculine plagues, not yet recounted, — Deliver me.\nBut give me one whose love has more of Judgement than passion, who is master of himself, or at least an indefatigable Scholar in such a study; who has an equal flame, a paralel inclination, a temper and soul so like mine, that, as two tallies, we may appear more perfect by union.\nGive me one of as Genteel an Education, as a little expence of time will permit, with an indifferent Fortune, rather independant of the servile state of places and yet one whose retirement is not so much as into himself, one (if possible) above flattery and affronts, and yet is careful in preventing Injury, as able to repair it, one, the beauty of whose mind exceeds that of his face.\nGive me one that has learned to live much in a little time, one that is no great familiar in the converse of the World, nor no little one with himself, one (if two such happinesses may be granted at one time to our sex) who with these uncommon endowments of the mind, may naturally have a sweet mild, easy disposition, at least one, who, by practice, and frequent habit, has made himself so before he is made mine, but as the master-perfection and chiefest draught, let him be truly virtuous and pious, that is to say, let me be truly happy in my choice.\n\nANECDOTE of the COUNT D'ESTAING.\nTHE Count D'Estaing having been informed that there was a man, by trade a sadler, who took upon him the name and arms of D'Estaing, the Count sent for him, and asked him how he dared to usurp his name and arms. the man answered, That he did not usurp them, but that he derived his right to them from his father, The Count then told him haughtily, that if he did not desist from using them, he would make him repent it. The sadler consulted a Lawyer upon his affair, who advised him not to use the name or arms, unless he could prove his right to them. To which the sadler answered, That he was brought up at the Foundling-hospital, and that the directors of that charity told him when he was sent from hence, that the name and arms of D'Estaing belonged to him. Accordingly, the Lawyer went with him to that hospital, and, upon application to the principal director, he produced to them a letter in the hand-writing of the late Mr. D'Estaing, Declaring that the person in question was his son, by a girl of mean birth, whom he had privately married, which occasioned his sending the child to the Foundling-hospital. Some time after he found means to satisfy the girl, by giving her a sum of money, and married a lady of rank and fortune, by whom he had the present Count D'Estaing. The Lawer finding that the latter was an illegitimate child, being the issue of the second marriage, when the first was not set aside, told the sadler to continue the name and arms of D'Estaing, as he had done before. The Count D'Estaing thereupon caused the man to be cited before the Chatelet, were both parties being heard, and an authentic copy\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-09-01/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CiMlMIrXlAPxr6o025dBYxVKlcPLiO_S/view", "text": "of the above letter produced, that court decided in favour of the sadler.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nThe following ANECDOTE respecting Richard Plantaganet, natural Son to King Richard 3d. was found among the paper's of a Clergyman lately deceased, and by an indorsement on the Back of the paper, it is said to be part of a letter from Thomas Pret, LLD to William Warrin, LLD.\n\nIN the year 1720 (I have forgot the particular day; only remember it was about Michaelmas) I waited on the Lord Heneage Earl of Winchelsea, at East-well House, and found him sitting with the register-Book of the parish of Eastwell lying open before him. He told me that he had been looking there to see who of his own family were mentioned in it. \"But (says he) I have a curiosity here to shew you;\" and then shewed me in (I immediately transcribed it into my Almanack) Richard Plantagenet was burried the 22d day of December, Anno ut Supra Ex registro de Eastwell, sub Anno 1550.—This is all the Register mentions of him; so that we cannot say whether he was burried in the Church or Church-Yard, nor is there now any other memorial of him, except the Tradition in the family, and some little marks of the place where his house stood. The story my Lord told me, was thus. When Sir Thomas Moyle built that house (that is, east-well Place, he observed his chief Bricklayer, whenever he left off work, retired with a book. Sir Thomas had a curiosity to know what book the man read; but was some time before he could discover it, he still putting the book up, if any one came towards him. However the Knight coming into his room while he lay asleep, took up a Book that lay by him, and found it to be latin. Hereupon he examined him, and finding he pretty well understood that Language, he enquired how he came by his learning? Hereupon the man told him, as he had been a good Master to him, he would venture to trust him with a secret he had never before revealed to any one. He then informed him, that he was boarded with a Latin school-master, without knowing who his parents were, 'till he was fifteen or sixteen years old; only a gentleman (who took occasion to acquaint him he was no relation to him) came once a quarter and paid for his board, and took care to see that he wanted nothing. And one day this gentleman took him, and carried him to a fine house, where he passed through several stately rooms, in one of which he left him, bidding him stay there. Then a man finely dressed, with a star and garter, came to him, asked him some questions, talked kindly to him, and gave him some Money. Then the fore-mentioned gentleman returned, and conducted him back to his school.\n\nSome time after, the same gentleman came to him again, with a horse and proper accoutrements, and told him he must take a journey with him into the country. They went into Leicestershire, and came to Bosworth Field, and he was carried to King Richard the third's tent. The King embraced him, and told him he was his son. \"But, Child, (says he) to-morrow I must fight for my Crown; and assure yourself, if I lose that, I will lose my life too; but I hope to preserve both. Do you stand in such a place, (directing him to a particular place,) where you may see the Battle, out of danger: and when I have gained the victory, come to me; I will then own you to be mine, and take care of you. But, if I should be so unfortunate as to lose the battle, then shift as well as you can, and take care to let no body know that I am your Father, for no mercy will be shewn to any one so nearly related to me.\" Then the King gave him a purse of gold, and dismissed him. He followed the king's directions; and when he saw the battle was lost, and the king killed, he hasted to London, sold his horse, and fine Cloaths, and, the better to conceal himself from all suspicion of being son to a King, and that he might have means to live by his honest labour, he put himself apprentice to a bricklayer. But having a competent skill in the Latin tongue, he was unwilling to lose it; and having an inclination also to reading, and no delight in the conversation of those he was obliged to work with, he generally spent all the time he had to spare in reading by himself. Sir Thomas said, \"You are now old, and almost past your labour; I will give you the running of my kitchen as long as you live.\" He answered, \"Sir, you have a numerous family; I have been used to live retired; give me leave to build a house for myself, of one room, in such a field; and there, with your good leave, I will live and die: and if you have any work that I can do for you, I shall be ready to serve you.\" Sir Thomas granted his request; he built his house, and there continued to his death.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nExtract of a Letter from John Abbot Esq; His Britanic Majesty's Consul at Alleppo, to Mr. Latouche Resident at Bussora, dated 14 May 1781, and received the 9th June following.\n\nTHIS by way of Bagdat is to inform you, that John Sullivan Esq; was at Constantinople, and about to set out the 28th April by Way of Dierbechier and Pagdat.\n\nWe received yesterday evening the agreeable news of Admiral Rodney's having taken the Dutch Islands of St. Eustatia and St. Martin on the 3d. February, and 200 Ships of the enemy's there, a sixty Gun and a thirty eight gun Man of War with inmense Property, altogether valued at 3 Millions Sterling.\n\nIt is imagined a general peace will soon take Place, the Emperor of Germany and Empress of Russia are mediators.\n\nCommodore Johnstone failed from Portsmouth the 13th March with 13 Indiamen outward bound under his Convoy and the Grand Fleet of about 30 Ships of the line commanded by Admiral Darby with succours for Gibraltar failed the same day so we may soon hear of an engagement with the Spanish Fleet near that Fortress.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nCALCUTTA.\nExtract of a letter from Benaras – dated the 17th of august\n\nYESTERDAY the Governor General of this Presidency thought proper for certain politic reason, to send Capt. Staulker with 50 Sepoys to surround Rajah Cheyt Sing' Palace in order to secure his persen. A few hours after two Compnies of sepoys were ordered to reinforce Staulker, but about 12 o Clock a large body of the Rajas Troops having before heard of their Master being under an Arrest and in a state of Confinement arrived from the opposite side of the River entered the Palace rescued Chyte sing and put our Sepoys to the Sword.----three brave European Officers viz. Staulker Scott and Symes and the valuable flowers of Britaia, and equally dear to their parents have thus been untimely slaughtered by those undisciplined rable 71 Sepoys were killed and 80 were wounded. These brave Fellows hardy Veterans who had stormed the Fort of Gualier, and carried it sword in hand were thus sacrificed for want of Amunition to defend themselves In their unfortunate situation resistance was to little purpose and they fell an easy prey to their too Savage Enemies. It is supposed the Rajah is gone to his Fort called Beech-nagur and the whole Country is in such a State of Anarchy and Confusion that all commercial intercourse up or down the Ganges is stoped.-----how this unlucky Business will end God best he knows.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nINTELLIGENCE EXTRAORDINARY.\nMANY of the present favorites having never been heard of\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-09-01/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CiMlMIrXlAPxr6o025dBYxVKlcPLiO_S/view", "text": "before—particularly a certain private SECRETARY ADIE CAMP and INTERPRETER. We have that a description of their persons lives, characters and behaviour is now compiling, and will be speedily published. If it gives RATIONAL reasons for these OUT OF THE WAY appointments, in preference to Company's old and meritorious Servants, it will be an INVALUABLE BOOK. They are all three lately arrived from the Cape—and are very well Confounded fals. Is it not therefore humane and generous in their patron to relieve their necessity especially in this time of scarcity, and as he himself bears no part of the expence. Is it not also an unquestionable proof of the goodness of this admin's heart that since he CHANGED SIDES he has filled the most lucrative Offices and contracts with his relations and all grasping dependants.\nIt is currently reported that a certain Great Man is in the (ILL) of Charley Bullock, Colonel Bastion, and the STIFF-NECKED JACOBITE.—What have the Public then not to expect from a person of his ESTABLISHED Character whilst he remains in the hands of such a VIRTUOUS TRIUMVIRATE! seriously speaking can there be a more evident sign of the weakness of the head, than when the inferior Members have an entire Dominion over it.\nOn Tuesday last James Grant Esq; set out on an Embassy to the Nezam's Court.—MORE MISCHIEF BREWING.\nWe are informed, that the much talked of knot, that was to be knit up between a certain Amorous Padrie, and an Armenian Lady, is broke off, Various are the causes assigned, for this Lamentable disappointment.\nSome affirm, that the Son of one of the Parties, had possitively declared that if such a union had taken place, that he would on the instant, Exchange the CASSOCK for SCARLET; and follow the profession of Mars.\nBut the Connisieurs who dive deeper into matters of this kind, have informed us, that a Country-man of the Great Mogul's, has forbid the Bands, on a plea of a Prior right having declared the Lady to be his sole property, and all belonging to her,\n\nO R D E R S.\nBy the Gov. Gen. and Council.\nTO the Commanding Officer in Old Fort William.\nTo be sent immediately. on board the Ship Rochford, Capt. Todd.\nFour Serjeants, and six privates to take their passage to Europe, their time being expered in the Hon'ble Company's Service agreeable to their Contract.\n\nContinued from our 29 Number.\nLe Massys husband mourns her fate in vain\nHer lean cannot eradicate her stain\nHe knows her false, but finds he can't detest,\nHe see her fair and hugs her to his breast\nThen stung by recollection backward starts\nAnd all the anguish of his soul imparts.\nNow fondly gages, now averts her eyes\nBeholds with rapture but condemns with sighs\nNow love and indignation rage by turns\nNow pitty melts him and new anger burns.\nContent can he who thought her charms his own\nEmbrace what now is to another known\nLovers there are man it well can bear\nBut ask a husband in possession share\nMad with corroding thoughts which never cease,\nHe seeks the base destroyer of his peace\nAnd by false notions of false honour led\nThinks to revenge his violated Bed,\nBut while no prudence can his grief assuage\nHe falls a victim to unguarded rage\nThe rosy flush of life forsakes his face,\nAnd parent earth receives her last embrace:\nThus the black villain glories in his deeds,\nAnd void of fear from crime, to crime proceeds\nDestroys the honour of the thoughtless Wife\nAnd takes away the injured husband life.\nYe Dead! oh!—Who mourn a name abuse,\nAnd with one crime another will excuse\nLearn to respect your Country's fearful laws\nNor draw your sword but in a proper cause\nYe may be skill'd by supperior might\nA boor kill but cannot conquer right\nImmortal be the laws of heaven remain\nWhich bid you from a fellows blood abstain:\nJustice o'er all our Hero's actions pass'd\nSecurely sleeps but now awakes at last\nJustice incumber'd insults will indure\nHer punishments are always slow but sure\nShe shakes the stragett Bow which fancy'd deal\nHer hands are Adament, her feet are lead\nAccus'd of Murder for his crime in chains\nA dreadful in: objective view remains\nA Court intent—he laws in dread array\nA solemn trace in the face of day,\nAn awfull sentance—and the scene to close\nA shameful end of all her mortal woe:\nWho late he thou in a joyous light and gay\nHe finds all gloomy darkness all dismay\nHimself he deem'd Inacculaty white\nBut finds his form as dark as pitchy night\nNow thoughts on thoughts, in crouds o'erwhelm, his brain\nHe seek perdition to escape from pain\nStrikes at the root of life; resigns his breath\nIn all the horrors of untimely death\nPrecipitately sighs and fears his fate\nAnd shuts out mercy from the ob y gates\nA momentary punishment he flies\nAnd aggravates his crimes before he dies\nFrom his immortal soul to endless chains\nAnd dwells a sad eternity in pains.\nAMICO.\n\nAdvertisement Extraordinary.\nWANTED immediately a Gentleman who possesses such persuasive abilities as can make the ***** of ****** *** believe that they are rich when poor, that their servants are free when in fetters, and most happy when most miserable that the NEW system adopted for the disposal of the OPIUM Investment is not a Job, that the Doceur of SIXTY ONE THOUSAND RUPEES lately divided between two ORTHODOX DIVINES was founded on principles of justice; that the appointment of a STAFF to the USHER; during the absence of the MASTER, was indispensably necessary; and a POPULAR measure particularly as the selection was not made out of either the Civil or military Line, that the dignity of Government was not degraded by a competition with an honest truth speaking printer now in jail, and that in the absence of the MASTER nothing is missed except his abilities.—In short, he must be capable of vanishing over self evident facts, and of proving by rule of three inverse, that two are more than five Kould he happen to have any conscience, he must leave it at home, as there will be no Occasion for it. Any person so qualified, is desired to apply forthwith at the sign of the WINDMILL with a WEATHER-COCK a top where he shall meet with great encouragement Besides a handsome gratuity from the fund appropriated to secret services he shall be rewarded with a COMMISSION on the REVENUES after the example of that DULL and PLODDING servant MOUNSI CALCULATOR and six or seven FAVORITES.\nN. B. He must be a person of great fancy and imagination.\n\nW A N T E D.\nBY a Gentleman now in Calcutta two very handsome AFRICAN LADIES of the true sable Hue, (by the Vulgar) commonly called Coffriesses.\nThey must not be younger than fourteen years.\nNor Older than twenty, each or twenty five.\nThey must be well grown Girls of the Age,\nStrait Limbed, and strait Eyed.\nAnd have a ration Lure of all the faculties.\nThe better if a little squiemish.\nBut beware of spot or blemish.\nThey will be joined in the Holy bands of Wedlock to two Gentlemen of their own Colour, Cast, and Country.\nA dower is not expected with them;\nNor will there be any Jointure settled on them.\nAs the Master of those African Gentlemen would not wish to have them disappointed, he hopes no Ladies will apply, but those who are really, and truly spinsters; for it would be a very disagreeable circumstance to have their passions wound up to the highest pitch of wild desire, and then to have the Brides forbidden in right of a prior claim—No matter whether by a Mogul from the East; or a Hottentot from the West;—For in either circumstance it would be equally istressing!\nN. B, Any Person that has got such Ladies to dispose of; let them apply to the Clerk of the Printing Office; & they will be treated with:\n\nArrivals] 24th August; Hon'ble Company's Ketch Nancy Capt: Hafferman from Madras. 26th Snow Grampus James Dickson from Bencoolin.\nDepartures] 24th Sloop Dolphin Philip Jefferies Madras.—Ship Darthmouth Captain Thompson do:—26th Ketch Kent, Jas. Mc'Alester do:—27th Snow two Friends, Peter Siveright do:\nDIED] the 25th inst. Captain Alphin Macgregor in his Budgrow:\n28 After a very few hours illness in the Jail of Calcutta Mr: Johanes Baldadazar an Armenian and formerly a very iminent Merchant:\n\nAcknowledgments to Correspondents:\nTRIMS Poetry is received, but cannot be inserted as it seems to abound more with rancour and private pique, than with innocent mirth or jocularity.—Spectators letter is also received, and will be answered next week:\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-09-01/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CiMlMIrXlAPxr6o025dBYxVKlcPLiO_S/view", "text": "[COLUMN 1]\nContinued from our Last.\nPART THE SECOND.\nCHAP. I.\nOn the Necessity of this Publication, in defence of Female Virtue.\n\nBUT though the Mode of Female Education, and the Manners, now absurdly in Fashion, have been found such fruitful Parents of Irreligion, vice and Impudence.—yet their operation on the conduct of our Women is weak—scarce worth mentioning, when put in Competition with the Effects, that are produced by the abominable custom of employing Men—Midwives. The former—breaking Ground at a distance—and by regular Approaches winding it's Way—batters, and undermines the defences—but the latter—Scaling the Walls at once, storms by a Coup de Main and the Citadel, already in the hand of the Enemy, is left entirely at his DISCRETION.\n\nReally the Custom of employing Men Midwives, unnecessarily—is so flagrantly in Breach of Modesty, and delicacy*—appears—so Abandoned on it's very first view—that if it were not for the Ease, and EFFRONTERY, with which we see it daily practised by so many Women—and the astonishing indifference with which we find it permitted by their Husbands—one would absolutely, think it as needless to use any Argument to expose it, as to write a Treatise to prove that Women who commit Adultery, are not chaste!\n\nThe only Way we can charitably account for the prevailing Custom is, by concluding that our Women are Ignorant how much Modesty and Decency are violated during the attendance of Men—and that they are deceived by an Idea that Men are safest. In Justice to their Husbands, too, we must suppose their seeming Indifference, proceeds from the same Causes. After having once submitted to the shameful Violations, Women submit to them again, because the Opinion of the peculiar Safety of Men, still continues—and the Breach in Modesty having been already made, they feel the less shame from the Idea of a Repetition.\n\nIt is intended by the following Pages, therefore, to convince modest Women, that except in very singular Cases, Men are not only unnecessary, but really not so safe as experienced Women—and that the Practice is repugnant to every Idea of Modesty, Delicacy, and Decency. Indulging strange Men in such Familiarities, infallibly blunt those fine Feelings, which are a strong Guard to Virtue.\n\nTo those who are prejudiced, or have no Sense of what is due to female Modesty—I say nothing. There are People on whom Arguments are thrown away, I write not to the Winds.\n\n* It has become so much the Fashion to make Use of the Word Delicacy, when Modesty is intended to be expressed by it—that Habit reconciles many, to the understanding Delicacy in that Sense, which it could by no means otherwise express.\n\nModesty, and Delicacy, mean two very different Things. To be immodest, is infinitely more culpable, than to be indelicate. Indelicacy, is much too genteel a Word—and it does not convey the proper Meaning.\n\n[COLUMN 2]\nA Woman may be immodest, without being indelicate—and she may be indelicate, without being immodest. How, then, can Delicacy, be with Propriety substituted for Modesty?—It would be indelicate for a Woman to come down to Breakfast, with her Night Cap, and Bed-Gown on—but not immodest. It would be indelicate for a Woman to talk of the Operations of Physic, in gross Terms, before Company.—but not immodest. It would be indelicate for a Woman to go to a certain House in a Garden, before Men——but not immodest. On the other hand, it would be immodest for a Woman to admit, or take, indecent personal Liberties——but not Indelicate. A Woman is immodest, when she goes to Bed to a Man, who is not her Husband—but not indelicate. There are Acts, which are at the same Time, both Indelicate and immodest. The Liberties taken by a Man-Midwife, prior to Labour—are immodest. But not indelicate——but during Labour—both Modesty, and Delicacy, are at once violated.—Since the World has been so strangely led by Fashion, to misapply Delicacy, for Modesty—it was necessary I should explain the different Senses in which I shall always use these Words.\nTo be continued\n\nALL PERSONS\nHAVING any claims, or demands on the Estate of James Dumoulin deceased are desired to send in their accounts to Mr. George Arnold Roote of Calcutta, or Mr. Edward Ephraim Pote of Rungpore the Executors of the said James Dumoulin deceased and such persons as are endebted to the said Estate are Requested to pay what they so owe to either of the said Executors as soon as they possible can.\nCalcutta 23d August 1781.\n\nEDUCATION.\nHENRY COWEN lately arrived from England takes this Opportunity of informing his Friends and the Public, that He has taken Mrs. Griffithe's Garden House at Bread & Cheese Bungalow or Boytacannah where he proposes opening on the 3d. of September next an ACADEMY & BOARDING SCHOOL for teaching Grammatically Young Gentlemen the English, Latin, French, and Italian Languages also Writing, Accompts, Geography, &c. according to the Methods adopted by the most eminent Masters in Europe.\nSuch Gentlemen and Ladies who think proper to honour him with the Tuition of their Children may depend upon his most strenuous endeavours to merit their Countenance, and future Recommendation. For further particulars he begs leave to refer them to Messrs. Killican and Thornhill.\nThe terms for Board and education are (viz) under ten years of age 40 Sicca Rupees per. Month, and all above ten 50.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA Spot of Garden ground, Consisting of one Biggah and four Cottahs near Cossey-pore pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges, with a good Carriage Road.\nFor particulars please to enquire of Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar, at Calcutta.\n\n[COLUMN 3]\nALL PERSONS\nHAVING any Claims or Demands, on the Estate of John Sage Taylor deceased, are requested to send an Account of them to Augustin Sayer, or to Lancelot Oliphant Executors, and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to discharge their respective debts as soon as convenient.\nN. B. A. Sayer returns his thanks to his Friends and Customers, and informs them, that he intends carrying on the tayloring Business as usual, and hopes for the Continuance of their favors.\nCalcutta September 1st. 1781.\n\nTo be SOLD,\nAT the Library by John Andrews and Anthony Bernierd, English Clarret. do old Hock, Jamaica Rum Shrub, Cherry Brandy, some very elegant and useful Plate, do. very handsome Looking Glasses different sorts, Brass and Steel Barrels fowling Pieces, Silver mounted Fusils and Pistols, plain and do, Violins and other Musical Instruments, Musick Books and Tutors for every Instrument, Choice collection of Books for private Gentlemen's Librari's at a Moderate Price. Europe Silks; best Patterns and a variety of other Articles. 2d. August, 1781.\n\nWHEREAS.\nTHE Widow of Sellah abdee Mahomed khan did in the Bengal year 1186 Mortgage to Kishenram Bose Inhabitant of Calcutta one house &c. in the Town of Houghly and one House &c. in the Town of Chinsurah and Sundry other-tenements Houses Gardens &c. for the sum of Sicca Rupees 51,000—and whereas the said Kishenram Bose was then introduced into and still Continues in Possession of the said houses-tenements &c. Now the Said Kishenram Bose is willing to make over and dispose of his Mortgage on the said houses tenements &c. any person willing to pay down the money may be fully acquainted with the Particulars by enquiring of Muddun Gopaul Bose in the Saan Bazar Calcutta or Jag Mohan Roy at Hughly.\n\nPATNA.\nJOHN LIVESAY, Carpenter,\nBEGS leave to inform the Gentlemen of the Settlement, and the Public that he has provided himself with a great variety of Timber, of the choicest sort calculated for furniture and Coach-making. Has likewise purchased an extensive piece of Ground for the Convenience of his business, and hopes the Gentlemen of the Settlement will favor him with their future Commands he will with the utmost care and attention endeavour to merit their favors, and give general satisfaction to his employers.\n\nJUST PUBLISHED\nBY AUTHORITY.\nAND to be Sold at the Library, the Late Bye Law, either Bound or in Sheets.\n\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-09-08", "date": "1781-09-08", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-09-08/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/19y_Ito-eeXSEiCQSQAsQe-3GEXKUwCJv/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\nFrom Saturday September the 1st. to Saturday September 8th 1781. [No. XXXIII]\n\nTo all Gentlemen Seamen, and Lads of Enterprize, and true spirit.\nWHO are ambitious of making an honorable Independence by the Plunder of the Enemies of their Country. The DEATH or GLORY PRIVATEER a Prime sailing Vessel commanded by JAMES BRACEY mounting 22 six pounders, 12 Cohorns and twenty Swivels and carrying one hundred and twenty Men. ——will leave Calcutta in a few days on a six Months cruise against the Dutch, French. and Spaniards.\nThe best Treatment and Encouragement will be given.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nEMPLOYMENT WANTED.\nBY a Young Man lately arrived from Europe, and would be glad to engage as a writer to any Gentleman in or out of Calcutta, he can if required keep private accounts, writes a good hand and can be well recommended.\nN. B. The above person would be desirous to engage by the Year. A line directed to the Printer hereof for F. M. shall be duly attended to.\nAugust, 28th\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nWANTED.\nBY a Gentleman now in Calcutta, three very handsome AFRICAN LADIES of the true sable hue, (by the Vulgar) commonly called Coffriesses.\nThey must not be younger than fourteen years each\nNor Older than twenty, or twenty five.\nThey must be well grown Girls of their Age.\nStrait Limbed, and strait Eyed.\nAnd have a rational use of all their faculties.\nThe better if a little squeamish.\nBut beware of spot or blemish.\nThey will be joined in the holy banes of Wedlock, to three Gentlemen of their own Colour, Cast, and Country.\nA Dower is not Expected with them,\nNor will there be any Jointure settled on them.\nAs the Master of those African Gentlemen would not wish to have them disappointed, he hopes no Ladies will apply, but those who are really, and truly spinsters, for it would be a very disagreeable circumstance to have their passions wound up to the highest pitch of wild desire; and then to have the Banes forbidden in right of a prior claim.—No matter whether by a Mogul from the East, or a Hottentot from the West.—For in either circumstance it would be equally distressing.\n* N. B. Any person that has got such Ladies to dispose off, let them apply to the Clerk of the Printing Office, and they will be treated with.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nTo Mr. HICKY.\nSIR\nThe two accompanying Letters I have had by me sometime, I took their exact Copies in every word of the Originals in 1776, as they contain something Original! & laughable they are much at your Service, should you think them worthy a place in your universally allowed entertaining Gazette.\n\nFrom on Bord the ship Royal Duke December 27th 1776.\nI was going to say dear Taylor.\nBUT being taken a back by your Bill, hauled in the lee Braes of my tongue and stood the other way, so must tell you that I'll sooner be damned than pay you a single Cowrie.\nI am coming to Calcutta with the first fair Wind, so if you think proper to lay an embargo on my Hull and Rigging you may, but the cause must be first tried by a Court of Admiralty. I have had the Misfortune to stave three of my Timbers in, but the shipwright of bones gave me no other assistance than telling me it was bad enough to be sure, but time and the growing of other Timbers would splice them again.\nI hope to be d——d if it was possible if I would not sooner go a Cruize without Lead Compa's or Quadrant, than go to England with you, you must enquire the rest.\nYour's for ever .D\nexcuse the badness of the writing for I am very much hurried.\nIf you are not d——bly busy I should be glad you would rigg a line or two and send me by old Anderson and let me know the Bearings and distance of Calcutta likewise how the times go with yourself, As for me my Timbers being cracked makes the Trim of my body very uneasy.\nI am confused amongst Water Casks, Dry Provisions, English Brandy, Tallow Candles, Gunpowder, &c. &c. so do you see I hope to be cursed if I have one moment of time and if you do not send me a line or two I shall wish you d——d. P. E. D.\n\nRoyal Duke Jan. the 6th 1777.\nDear MESSMEAT.\nI Received yours by L. Anderson and D——n my E——s if the topping lifts of my Heart was not strained with Joy, to hear that you had steered clear of all Fire ships.\nDon't think Jamey tho' I heve been stranded and my timbers d——n—y strained, that I am affraid to come to Calcutta, no as soon as the embargo is taken off, which will be in ten days or there abouts, I shall get up my Anchor and make what sail I can.\nBut avast—avast D——n yonr L——r I forgot to tell you, W—d has turned a Tylor, Ruisle by the help of the Cobler of Bones, can walk——As for me D——n my E——s if I e'nt Hobbling o ly a little tender in the Larboard side my Starboard Gambo a little shattered however I think I shall be able with little Repairs to receive your broadside.—Adieu, Adieu, yours while my eye Balls wag. P——D——g\nP. S. Damn your top Gallant Yards your boom, Mizen Sheet &c. I'll lay you along side never fear, as soon as I arrive and then for your broadside an I be d——d to you, I wont flinch, and if you do, may the Lanyards of your heart crook &c. P. E. D.\nSo so the Laird has got a birth i am glad of it, tho' between you and I believe it to be a d——d.——I have had three or four spells before I could finish this log but at last getting a fair wind steeres down Lazaretta Passage and passing through Gulph Gun room has had time enough to assure your Midshipmanship, I am with the utmost Respect.\nYour most devoted most obedient Humble Servant, Peter D——, Gunners Mate deputy Steward &c\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nMr. HICKY I request your insertion of the following curious Dialogue.\nFrom your constant correspondent.\nMINGO.\nON Saturday last P—. D—. was observed to walk backwards and forwards in his Hall in a moped and melancholy condition, muttering and murmering to himself—insomuch that his Servants were greatly alarmed for his safety; fearing a frensy had seized his brain.—His head-bearer declares he believes his poor Master has been besides himself—for the last fortnight; as he has often heard him rave in the middle of the Night in a most shocking manner, crying aloud d——n Tent pole Impromptu. d——n the P.—, for they have turned my brain.—When he comes a little to himself, he will exclaim.—Oh! that I had been timely wise, and had never fallen in love with a capricious unfeeling beauty.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-09-08/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ci0YriSkvr6nCfRr4bqQIJFnmKO8hVG-/view", "text": "What had I to do with such a Woman. Had I stuck to my Work-board I might have done very well—but alas! my vanity misled me—I shall never be myself again.—During one of these Soliloquies his friend, The Buxey came in, and the following Dialogue immediately insued.\nD—— —Ah! friend are you there?\nB—— —For GOD's sake Durgee what's the matter? What has brought you to this?\nD——.—The Devil and Tent-pole Impromptu——Have you not read the Papers to day, and are we not ruined?\nB——.—Oh! my dear Durgee, compose yourself—all may yet be well—Impromptu is a generous, good natured fellow, and may be brought to forgive what has pass'd.\nD——.—No, that's impossible—— The attack I made on him, in that ill judged Letter from Cossy-pore, is of too bad a nature to be forgiven—Alas! thou knowest not what I feel, can'st thou recall departed h—––r, alleviate the pangs of conscious guilt, and restore peace & virtue to the guilty mind?\nB——.—Upon my soul Durgee, I am shocked to see you in this wretched condition; and if you would set your head to work with mine, I think something might be thought of to carry us through this unlucky business.\nD——.—Set my head to work with your's, do not you think I have Abilities to take my own part.\nB——.—Softly my dear DURGEE, I beg pardon, No one has a better opinion of your head than myself——I am sure I have known many instances of your ingenuity particularly those you have evinced in bringing the Inkle-Weavers through many dirty Jobs, that the Devil himself would be ashamed of.\nD——.—Yes, I have repeatedly brought them through with a vengeance.——What have I not done for TESTY the Head weaver, have not I had all his dirty work on my hands, and succeeded in all.\nB——.—Why it must be allowed you know how to blacken as well as any body DURGEE, white-wash and black-ball is the present Calcutta system.\nD——.—But stop——this is rambling from the main question, when did you see Tent-pole Impromptu, and do you think there is a possibility of making my peace with him.\nB——.—I saw him yesterday, and make no doubt but things can be easily made up through the friendly mediation of Marplot.\nTo be Continued.\n\nMADRAS.\nExtracts from the General Orders of the Army, Camp at the Mount 6th January 1781.\nOFFICERS Commanding Corps and departments are to give in as soon as possible, to the paymaster in Camp, a Roll of those under their Command who are desirous of appropriating a certain part of their pay for the use of their families that do not accompany the Army—The Roll to specify the sum so appropriated and the name and Rank of the Person from whose Pay it is to be allowed.—The Paymaster general at the Presidency is to be furnished with a duplicate of the above Roll agreeable to which he will pay monthly to the families left behind upon their producing Tickets signed and sealed by the Officers at the head of the Corps or department and specifying the name rank and sum.—To prevent confusion in accounts, a certain sum for each rank must be ascertained, agreeable to which and the rolls givin in, the Paymasters in Camp will make stopages monthly.—The Commander in Chief hopes that this indulgence will greatly diminish the followers of the Army.\nThe Army are Brigaded in the following order. The 4 Regiments of Cavalry form a Brigade of Cavalry,\n1st. Brigade of Infantry.—\nHis Majesties 73d Regt. 1st, Battalion of European Infantry.\n2d. Batt. 1st Regiment.\nField Officers, Colonel Crawford, Majors Elphiston, Mackenzie & McGowan. Major of Brigade Lt. Baqs.\nTrain to be attached to the 1st. Brigade, nine 12 Pounders and five Howitzers.\n2d. Brigade.\nThe 12th and 25th Regiments of Bengal sepoys, the 8th, 16th and 21st Battalions of Coast sepoys——Field Officers. Colonel Ross Lang, Major Edmondson.\nMajor of Brigade Lt. Richardson, train to be attached to the 2d Brigade one 18 pounder one five and a half Inch Howitzer and 10 fix Pounders.\n3d. Brigade.\nThe 13th Reg. Bengal Sepoys, Trichinopoly detachment 9th, 17th 18th Battalions Coast Troops.\nField Officers Colonel Pearse, Major Blane, Major of Brigade Captain Williamson, Train to be attached to the 3d Brigade one 18 Pounder one five and a half Howitzer and 10 fix Pounders.\n4th Brigade,\nThe 24th Regt. Bengal Sepoys, 2d, 14th, 9th and 8th Circar Batt. of Coast sepoys, Field Officers Lt. Col. Owen, Major Kilpatrick.\nMajor of Brigade Captain John Grant, train to be attached to the 4th Brigade one five and a half Inch Howitzer and 10 fix pounders.\n5th Brigade.\nThe 26th Regt. Bengal sepoys 4th 15th and 20th Battalions Coast sepoys.——Field Officers Lt. Colonel Brown Major Byrn.\nMajor of Brigade Lt. Oliver, Train to be attached to the 5th Brigade one five and a half Inch Howitzer and eight 6 pounders. The Field Officers being named to Brigades as above is not meant to deprive them of their Regimental commands.\nThe Ordnance now in Camp above the above establishment of Brigades to be returned to Garrison the six Pounders at head Quarters excepted spare Tumbrils and Carriages to be retained and inspected.——All Carts belonging to the army to be repaired and put in the best condition\nSurgeons with the proportion of Doolies to be stationed to Brigades Officers Com'g. Brigades to call for returns and send a state of them to the Adjt. General as soon as possible.\nThe Army in one Line Major General Munro will Command on the right and Brigadier General Stewart on the left.\nIf formed in two Lines General Munro to Command the 1st and General Stewart the 2d. Line.——\nThe Mahratta Cavalry the Battalion of Nabob sepoys and the two independent Companies under Lt. Brickmeyr to be considered as the Guard of the Baggage on the march They will receive their Orders from the Q'r. M. General.——Quarter Masters &c. to meet the Quarter Master General at day break the day after to morrow on the grand Parade and the Army to encamp by Brigades immediately after.——\nThe duty of the line as before until further Orders.\nOrders. The 25th 26th Regiments and Madras Troops to furnish each a subaltern and one Company of sepoys and to assemble on the grand Parade by to morrow at Horse beating, Field Officer for the day to morrow Capt. Bridges.—Capt for Picquet Captain Powell——Ajt. of the day Colebrooke, for Picquet to morrow Evening. Lts. Hughes and Reed.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Madras, dated 17th July 1781.\nAT five o'Clock in the Morning, the Army marched from Porto Novo in two lines, the first commanded by Sir H. Munro, the second by General Stewart.\nBetween 8, and 9, a partial Cannonade began, which continued on both\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-09-08/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ci0YriSkvr6nCfRr4bqQIJFnmKO8hVG-/view", "text": "sides till 11, when it became general till 4 in the Afternoon.—The steadiness of our Troops, in which the Sepoys seemed to vie with the Europeans, has reflected the greatest honour upon them. The first line was principally exposed, as they were ordered to move on to the fire of the Enemy, which was performed for upwards of 1200 Yards by the slow step, with shouldered Arms, Colours flying, and Drums beating the Grenadiers March—this had such an effect on Hyder's Infantry, that they gave our line one fire de joye, alias, one running fire, and took leave, which as soon as Hyder observed, he ordered his Cannon to be drawn off, under cover of his Horse, which was to amuse us by making a charge.—This was performed by Monsr. Lally who led on the Cavalry headed by the French Hussars with astonishing Intripidity.\n\nThis Partisan made several Charges, on both lines, but was obliged to submit to our superior discipline, and leave us at last in quite possession of the Field of Battle, the utmost that ever can be expected of an Army unsupported by a sufficient Body of Horse, to exterminate, or ruin a retreating enemy.—\nOur loss is one Officer killed (Lieut. Baillie) seven wounded, and about 400 Men killed and wounded.—On the side of the Enemy, Mair Saib killed—Monsr. Lally and Mahomet Ally wounded, and their loss in general very considerable. It is said Hyder had in the Field 50 p's. of Ordnance, 18000 Horse, and 12000 Infantry. Our force 60 peices of Cannon, and from 8 to 9000 Men.—During the hottest part of the Cannonade, a Piper in the 73d. Struck up Caganathee, which pleased SIR EYRE, so exceedingly that he promised him on the spot a pair of Silver Pipes. The Army arrived at Cuddalore the 5th Inst. & it is rumoured that Hyder has moved to the Southward. Orders were dispatched this Morning for Col. Pearse to move with his detachment from Nellore to Madras.\n\nExtract of a Letter from an Officer belonging to the Bengal Establishment Serving under General Coote Dated Camp at the mount 10th August 1781.\n\n“Col. Pearses Detachment joined SIR EYRE COOTE, and the Grand Army, on the 3d. Inst. at polycat.— Tippoo Sahib was waiting for them with a large Army between Nellore and Madras, but they gave him the Slip by quitting the high Road, stricking towards the Sea, and Marching over Polycat Island which is a Route no Army ever took, they marched four Days in a deep heavy Sand, and had scarcely any Provinder for the Cattle, the want of which they were at last so much exhausted, that it was with the greatest difficulty they got on.—The Sepoys behaved exceedingly well in assisting to drag the Guns over swamps on the Island,— had we had two days more to have marched over such a Sand, we must inevitably have lost all our Cattle.”\n\n“YOU may recollect that the common Topic in Bengal was when we left it, that General Munro was detested by the Army, and that if any thing happened to GEN. SIR EYRE COOTE, the Officers would refuse serving under Munro as Commander in Chief.”\n\n“I assure you it is all false Munro “is exceedingly respected, and esteemed “in the Army, and SIR EYRE COOTE “attributes his last victory principally “to his good advice.”\n\nCALCUTTA.\nTHE following news has been industriously circulated throughout Calcutta for several days past.\nThat 2 Battalions of sepoys had been sent in pursuit of Chyte Sing in order to take him prisoner and that they were all cut to pieces except 50 Sepoys and 3 Officers.\nBut we are happy in having the pleasure to inform the Public, that the above News wants confirmation; and that the following account has been received since.\n\nExtracts of News from Beneras dated 21st August 1781.\nON the 21st. of last Month Rajah Chyte Sing with a large body of Troops returned to his Gardens at Benaras, having recovered himself from the general confusion occasioned by the late melancholly affair which attended his Escape from the Arrest of the Governor General.—He ordered several Parties to surround the Town to prevent the Governor's Escape, but Mr. HASTINGS receiving timely Intelligence of it, set off about eleven o'Clock at night accompanied by all the other English Gentlemen there and three Companies of Sepoys.—They marched on Foot the whole way, and arrived without any obstruction at Chunar about five o'Clock in the Morning.\n\nThe Governor immediately on his reaching Chunar detached Captain Miaffree with two Battalions, of sepoys one Company of the Chaseurs and a party of Artillery against Chyte Sing, who was opposed by the enemy very near Chunar; and after a very warm and desperate Engagement, our Troops were obliged to retreat to Chunar, with the loss of Captain Miaffree and four other english Officers thirty of the Chaseurs and about two hundred Sepoys.\n\nThe Governor it is said has lost all his Budgerows Boats Baggage and papers of Consequence and all his servants were put to the sword.—How this unfortunate affair will end and what effect it will have on the conduct of the other Country Powers time can only determine.\n\nGEN. SIR EYRE COOTE marched from the Mount, the 16th of last Month with an Army of about fourteen Thousand effective Men against Arcot where Hyder has strongly Fortified himself.\n\nBy different Accounts —— The Fortescue and Valentine Indiamen arrived at Madras the 19th of August, in the latter of which came Passenger John Mac Pherson Esq; a Member of the Supreme council, who is now daily expected in the River.\n\nGENERAL ORDERS.\nThe following Officers are removed from the infantary to the cavalry, viz, Lt. Alex. Murray Sen. Lt. Thos. Phipps Ens. Geo' Mercer. Major Nicholls is appointed to command the Regiment of Sepoys lately held by Major Brown.\n\nARRIVALS.\nAugust 30th Sloop Sovereign, Capt. Steptoe, from Coringa. September 2d. Sloop Patna Capt. Hockeyns, put back with the loss of her Mizen Mast. 4th, Ship Floyer, Capt. Hannah, from the Straits of Mallaca. Dolphin, a Danish Grab Snow from Tranquebar. The Union Doak, and Essex Chimenant from Madras.\n\nNo Departures since the Last.\n\nWe have the pleasure to inform the Public that the Valentine and Essex Indiamen are safe arrived at Madras they parted Company with Commodore Jonson in June last off the Cape in a Gale of Wind they bring no account of the Cape being taken, but from cercumstances are much inclined to think that it is taken long before this.\n\nANY Person or Persons who can give information of Mr. William Maynard, will hear something to his advantage Mr. M—— was 5th Mate of the Shrewsbury Indiamen Capt, Coggan about two Years and a half ago, but remain'd in India he was seen in Calcutta in October last. a line directed to K. P. to Mr. Hicky printer of the Bengal Gazett will be most thankfully received\n7th Sept. 1781.\n\nAT THE ACADEMY!\nMRS. Griffith's Garden House near the Bytaconnah) young Gentlemen are genteely Boarded, tenderly treated and expeditiously taught by the most improved methods the English, French, Latin, and Italian Languages grammatically. Also Writing Accompts, Geography &c. Such Gentlemen and Ladies who think proper to honour him with the Tuition of their Children may depend upon his most strenuous Endeavours to merit their Countenance and future Recommendation by a Religious discharge of the important Trust reposed in him both with Respect to their Learning and Morals. For particulars Mr. Cowen begs leave to refer to Messrs. Thornhill and Killican. The Terms for Board and Education are 40 sicca Rupees per. Month for all under Ten years of Age and 50 for all above.\n\nAcknowledgements to Correspondents.\nTHE Editor begs leave to inform the Author of the Letter signed Spectator that one of the reasons which he has to assign for not inserting that Letter long before this, is (that he is not satisfied that a CERTAIN PLACE ALLUDED TO is quite empty,—His next reason is that he thinks He would act with more propriety by inserting that letter when a Certain person returns to Calcutta, than to do it during his absence, as the former might be deem'd Cowardly if the Author will Satisfy the Editor by informing him who he is, and that the place aluded to is really, and truly, quite empty, he now gives him his word and Honour that he will never make use of his name without his Liberty for that purpose and that he is willing to publish every thing that ought to be published for the Good of his Country, and the benefit of his fellow Citizens, the Letter has been composed this fortnight past, Verita's, Poetry is received,\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-09-08/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ci0YriSkvr6nCfRr4bqQIJFnmKO8hVG-/view", "text": "Continued from our Last.\nIT will be said by the Friends of the male Practice, that \"this is not fit to \"be read by modest Women..\" They have nothing else to say. It is their dernier Resort. Unable to defend their Practice, they have nothing for it, but, if possible, to prevent, these Objections being attended to. Those Gentlemen and Ladies, whose superabundant Modesty may lead them to think this, unfit to be read by a modest Woman in he Closet—(only because it endeavours to paint such a Picture of the Practice, as may induce her to resolve not to adopt it) should recollect that the Features of the original must be distorted, indeed—if only a faint Copy be thus disgusting.— Their great Regard for Modesty, it seems, would lead them to suffer a virtuous young Woman to precipitate herself into the most immodest indelicate, & dangerous Practice—through ignorance of the violations to which she must submit and the danger she may run—rather than give her the necessary Information of both, in the most decent terms by which she can be convinced of her Error, and saved from certain Pollution! ---\n\nIf a modest Woman thinks a Man Midwife more safe than a Woman---how can she be convinced of her Error, if no one points out the Dangers attending their Practice! If we point out the Dangers attending their practice, how is it possible to avoid being explicit on those Heads in which the danger consists? If a modest Woman intends to employ a Man-Midwife, because she is ignorant of the gross violations that ensue—how can she be dissuaded from her Purpose, if no one places those violations in a striking light? We have no alternative, but either to point out the Dangers—and the Violations in Colours that are likely to make an Impression—or fail in the Purpose for which we write?—This book therefore, so far from being improper for modest Women, is particularly necessary for their perusal—unless Parents and Husbands would rather wish their Wives and Daughters to BE actually polluted, (by the most immodest Liberties and Familiarities of which Imagination can form an idea—) than have those Wives and Daughters dissuaded from employing a Man-Midwife, by being shewn how unnecessary he is—how much less safe than a Woman—and how repugnant his Practice, is, to Modesty.\n\nIf a Lady—by having inadvertently strayed into a too retired Spot, were on the Brink of being carried away by Men, who intended to Defile her the Moment she was in their Power - - - and if a Gentleman, who happened to be bathing not far off, flew instantly to her Assistance, and by that means rescued her from the impending Danger.—would that Lady's Husband or Father, rather wish that his Wife or daughter, had been actually polluted by her Assaulters—than saved from that Pollution by that Gentleman, merely because he had not waited till he had put on those Cloaths, which would have delayed him too long to have been in Time to rescue her?—I shall put on every Garment that the Exigency of the Moment will permit—but I will not wait for such covering, as would render my Effort useless.\n\nTo be continued\n\nTo be SOLD.\nAN Exceeding good Horse, and A Buggey, the Buggey has been lately repaired is mounted with Double Springs, has Copper pannells, and was lately painted. For further particulars please to inquire at the Printing Office.\nCalcutta Sept. 8th 1781.\n\nL O S T.\nSUPPOSED on the Race Ground or the Road Leading from thence to Town out of a Phaeton, a Large Rose Diamond hair-pin,—Whosoever has found such a one and will bring it to Mr. HICKY at the printing office they shall receive a reward of six Gold mohurs.\nCalcutta 8th Sept. 1781.\n\nW A N T E D.\nTWO Coffries who can play very well on the French Horn and are otherwise handy and useful about a House, relative to the Business of a Consumah, or that of a Cook, they must not be fond of Liquors.\nAny person, or persons having Such to dispose of, will be treated with by applying to the Printer.\n\nW A N T E D.\nA Very excellent Pocket reading Glass, it's focus quality must be strong and attractive, no matter as to the mounting so that the Glass answer the above description, the price is required, in a line directed to P. M, at the Printing Office.\n\nW A N T E D.\nABOUT 40 Gallons of pure old Jamaica Rum.\nAnd also about six Dozen of the best Byon Wine.\nPlease to direct a Line to B. W. at the printing Office mentioning the Age of the Rum and the price and the party shall be treated with.\n\nW A N T E D.\nA Very Elegant Diamond Breast Buckle the stones Europe cut, and Europe Sett—Any person having such to dispose of are requested to send it by their Sarcar to the Printing Office with a letter mentioning the lowest Price, and if approved of they will be treated with.\n\nW A N T E D.\nA Small Europe Mahogany Billiard Table complete, for the amusement of a private Gentleman.\nWhoever has such to dispose of, may (by directing a line to Mr. HICKY at his printing Office, mentioning the particulars relative to the Table with the lowest price,) be treated with.\n\nALL PERSONS\nHAVING any claims, or demands on the Estate of James Dumoulin deceased are desired to send in their accounts, to Mr. George Arnold Roote of Calcutta, or Mr. Edward Ephraim Pote of Rungpore the Executors of the said James Dumoulin deceased and such persons as are indebted to the said Estate are Requested to pay what they so owe to either of the said Executors as soon as they possible can.\n\nEDUCATION\nHENRY COWEN lately arrived from England takes this Opportunity of informing his Friends and the Public, that He has taken Mrs. Griffithe's Garden House at Bread & Cheese Bungalow or Boytacannah where he proposes opening on the 3d. of September next an ACADEMY & BOARDING SCHOOL for teaching Grammatically Young Gentlemen the English, Latin, French, and Italian Languages also Writing, Accompts, Geography, &c. according to the Methods adopted by the most eminent Masters in Europe.\nSuch Gentlemen and Ladies who think proper to honour him with the Tuition of their Children may depend upon his most strenuous endeavours to merit their Countenance, and future Recommendation. For further particulars he begs leave to refer them to Messrs. Killican and Thornhill.\nThe terms for Board and education are (viz) under ten years of age 40 Sicca Rupees per. Month, and all above ten 50.\n\nALL PERSONS\nHAVING any Claims or Demands, on the Estate of John Sage Taylor deceased, are requested to send an Account of them to Augustin Sayer, or to Lancelot Oliphant Executors, and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to discharge their respective debts as soon as convenient.\nN. B. A. Sayer returns his thanks to his Friends and Customers, and informs them that he intends carrying on the tayloring Business as usual, and hopes for the Continuance of their favors.\nCalcutta September 1st. 1781.\n\nP A T N A.\nJOHN LIVESAY, Carpenter, BEGS leave to inform the Gentlemen of the Settlement, and the Public that he has provided himself with a great variety of Timber, of the choicest sort calculated for furniture and Coach-making. Has likewise purchased an extensive piece of Ground for the Convenience of his business, and hopes the Gentlemen of the Settlement will favor him with their future Commands he will with the utmost care and attention endeavour to merit their favors, and give general satisfaction to his employers.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nA Spot of Garden ground, Consisting of one Biggah and four Cottahs near Cossey-pore pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges, with a good Carriage Road.\nFor particulars please to enquire of Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar, at Calcutta.\n\nGEORGE ADAMSON,\nCLOCK and Watch-maker the next House to Messrs. Stewarts Carpenters near the Court House, beg leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the settlement that he repairs all sorts of Clocks and Watches, and makes all sorts of Gold and Silver Work likewise mends old work in the neatest manner.\nN. B. where all Commissions from Town and Country will be punctually obey'd.\n\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-09-15", "date": "1781-09-15", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-09-15/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CzZQCTNccfqwHIVugzGWAqxVAbeLQ3wN/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None,\n86 From Saturday September the 8th to Saturday September 15th 1781. [No. XXXIV]\n\nTo all Gentlemen Seamen, and Lads of Enterprize, and true spirit.\nWHO are ambitious of making an honorable Independence by the Plunder of the Enemies of their Country. The DEATH or GLORY PRIVATEER, a Prime sailing Vessel commanded by JAMES BRACEY mounting 22 six pounders, 12 Cohorns and twenty Swivels and carrying one hundred and twenty Men.— will leave Calcutta in a few days on a six Months cruise against the Dutch, French. and Spaniards.\nThe best Treatment and Encouragement will be given.\n\nEMPLOYMENT WANTED.\nBY a Young Man lately arrived from Europe, and would be glad to engage as a writer to any Gentleman in or out of Calcutta, he can if required keep private accounts, writes a good hand and can be well recommended.\nN. B. The above person would be desirous to engage by the Year. A line directed to the Printer hereof for F. M. shall be duly attended to.\nAugust, 28th\n\nWANTED.\nBY a Gentleman now in Calcutta, three very handsome AFRICAN LADIES of the true sable hue, (by the Vulgar) commonly called Coffriesses.\nThey must not be younger than fourteen years each\nNor Older than twenty, or twenty five.\nThey must be well grown Girls of their Age.\nStrait Limbed, and strait Eyed.\nAnd have a rational use of all their faculties—\nThe better if a little squeamish.\nBut beware of spot or blemish.\nThey will be joined in the holy banes of Wedlock, to three Gentlemen of their own Colour, Cast, and Country.\nA Dower is not Expected with them, Nor will there be any Jointure settled on them.\nAs the Master of those African Gentlemen would not wish to have them disappointed, he hopes no Ladies will apply, but those who are really, and truly spinsters, for it would be a very disagreeable circumstance to have their passions wound up to the highest pitch of wild desire; and then to have the Banes forbidden in right of a prior claim.—No matter whether by a Mogul from the East, or a Hottentot from the West.—For in either circumstance it would be equally distressing.\n\n* N. B. Any person that has got such Ladies to dispose off, let them apply to the Clerk of the Printing Office, and they will be treated with.\n\nThe Humble Petition of Squire Tun-Belly's Horse, to the L—— C—— J—— of these Realms.\nQUITE worn to the Stumps, in a piteous condition,\nI present to your Lordship, this humble Petition;\nFull ten Baazar Maunds, as all the Town see's,\nTo me it seems more, my plump Master weighs;\nA load for a Team, yet I all alone,\nTo Cossypore must draw him, for help I have none;\nThro' the bad road Baazar, in a hot sultry Day,\nHow I sweat, and I chafe, and I pant all the way;\nBut when I return, and the load is increas'd,\nBy what he hath Eaten, a Maund at the least;\nNo single Horse can be, in conscience tho't able,\nTo draw both the Squire, and half Cossypore Table;\nYet oft times a Lady, as big at the least,\nIs cram'd in the Buggy, tho' a Woman of Taste\nO! 'tis then I look Back, and dread such a load,\nLeft my poor Knees give way, and I fall on the Road;\nNature never intended a poor Horse like me.\nTo draw two full Leagures of fl—sh— Nay say Ghee,\nThis my case, Gracious Lord, to your tender compassion,\nI submit; and O! take it in consideration,\nMake him drive with a pair, put the Squire in a way.\nYour Petitioner, then bound in Duty shall Neigh h h\nToorkey Bay.\n\nPRAYER.\nWhen he drives with a pair, may his Fortune be made,\nBy Salt Beef, and fat Pork, with the rest of his Trade;\nSugar Candy, Raw Silk, soft Sugar and Rum,\nIs my Prayer that his wealth, soon amount to a Plumb.\nOLD NELL.\n\nSIR,\nTo Mr. HICKY,\nI HAVE frequently heared it urged as a matter of reproach against your paper, that instead of pointing out Particular instances of misconduct, in the management of public affairs, either for amendment or detestation, it has been almost totally employed in general declamation or censure. If the accusation be a just, yet it is an unpardonable, one, as it can have proceeded only from your Indolence; for so far from such odious acts and instances- being difficult to discover, or to specify, I should conceive your only doubt must have been on which to fix I am pleased however to find by your last paper, that you appear determined, such charge shall no longer remain against you, in particular by your mention of the considerable sum lately so, wantonly disposed of to two reveren'd Gentlemen, gained, as I am informed, by a conduct in one of them, which not only renders him a disgrace to the profession he dishonours, but even to society. It would have been only decent, too, that his patron had rewarded him for his honourable Services at his own Charge, and not at the expence of his employers, whose affairs, areredu'd to the last stage of distress, and public Credit to a state which reflects the highest discredit on, tho' it is thought the lucrative Contracts and Jobs, these Gentlemen have already been indulged with are at least equal to all the services they have performed on its Guardians, required other management.\nWe were amused too, at the very contrary relation given by you and your opponent; of the late extraordinary transactions at Benerass—–––which of the two comes nearer to the truth we shall learn hereafter.—–––The state of the Case I conceive will be found to be this. In May 1775 the then Majority at the Board. without even the knowledge of the minority, procured from the vizier a resignation of his power over, and claim to the Zemindarie of Rajah Chyte Sing, and a sort of annexation of it to the dominion of the Company, by the stipulated tribute being paid to them instead of the Vizier. The Rajah who erroneously conceived that he should find less oppressive masters in the English than he had experienced in a Mussulman, was delighted at the exchange, and thankful to those who effected it, but the alteration which shortly took place in the power of our Government, was a fatal one for him, and the source of every mischief which has thence occurred. He soon experienced the unremitting severity of a master”\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-09-15/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CzZQCTNccfqwHIVugzGWAqxVAbeLQ3wN/view", "text": "whose soul ne'er knew the \" generous; godlike purpose of forgiving, and with whom the appearance only of attachment to another, was an offence most mortal. He was directly saddled with partial residents, prompt to execute the harsh Commands of their Patron with the utmost rigour. His actions tho' an independant sovereign of an hereditary dominion, were wontonly controlled by Boys in Office; his consequence and Authority degraded, and his old and faithful Counsellors removed from his person, and Country, because suspected of giving advice, incompatible with the designs of the ruling power; Should such acts of mortification have partly alienated his affections from our Government, can it afford surprize? will it not rather create wonder, that he could submit to suffer them. He did, however, and let that acquit him, of the charge of having premeditately designed the mischief which has unfortunately followed. The source of it must be traced a little higher.----\n\nThe finances of the Company by the Oeconomy, and good managment which has prevailed at home, and the War of which reflect so high lustre upon our prudence, our skill in political knowledge, our good faith and rigid adherence to the most solemn treaties we have entered into abroad being reduced (as I before observed) from a state of the greatest Credit and affluence, to that which is most opposite to both, a supply of cash, which our own Provinces will not yield, is rendered absolutely necessary for the conducting of the Affairs of Government, and to procure this, the laudable scheme of making this Rajah (who unfortunately for him has the reputation of possessing great Riches) the Provider, is resolved upon, and attempted to be carried into execution. Had the Secrecy which ought to have attended an act of this most extraordinary nature been observed, it might possibly have succeeded; but no Resistance being suspected, no measures were taken to overcome it. It is said the Rajah's offers were large, for a Compromise, but not being equal to Exigences, Expulsion was threatened, which produced despair, and the melancholy consequences to the unfortunate victims of an enraged multitude, which have followed, and which may be placed solely to the account of the Authors of these measures.----It is yet uncertain it seems, what the final issue of this strange transaction may be----should the spilling of blood stop here, we may perhaps deem ourselves fortunate.----It has however, I hear, been a lucky Journey for an Individual or two, who have raised no small contributions in their Route, the particulars of which perhaps may be the subject of another letter, from.\n\nPLAIN TRUTH.\n\nDacca 4th September 1781.\n\nCALCUTTA.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Beneras, dated 18 August 1781.\n\nTHE Governor finding it necessary to put Chyte Sing in Arrest sent Mr. Markham with orders to him for that purpose. He went attended with his usual Guard, and 2 Companies of sepoys followed to inforce the Order in case of the Rajah's refusal.----He quietly submitted and Mr. Markham leaving him in Charge of Messrs Staulker Scott and Syms was desired by th Rajah to return to him after he had seen the Governor. The Governor had prepared and delived into his Hands fresh instructions, when Intelligence arrived that great Bodies of Armed men had crossed the River and surrounded the House.----Unfortunately it appeared by an appearance from the Officer they had gone without Ammunition. The Governor immediately ordered Major Popham to send another Company with ammunition.----This was executed with all the promptness the Occasion required, the Crowd before them resisted their approach to the House, and a sudden Assault being made on the sepoys who were within, they were all massacred but 20 with the 3 Officers. The Rajah escaped thro a Wicket which over looked the Bank of the River by means of turban's tied together. A small boa waiting for him at the Bottom carried him in an instant a cross the river, and he was seen to mount a horse on which he galloped off, it is said to Sateefgur one of his strong Holds about two Coss and a half above Chunar.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Patna Dated 24th August 1781.\n\n\"The Rajah is in possession of Ramnagur his House on the oposite side the River and Town of Benneras which he is fortifying, and has put under the Command of one of his relations. He himself is collecting a considerable Force in the neighbourhood of Sateefgur. It is said he has proclaimed a remission of a Years revenue to all Zemindars who will support his Cause. It would not be surprizing if he had invited the Marrattas to join, and that a detachment from Sindeas Army had actually arrived at his Camp. He has certainly the means of becoming very troublesome----He has governed his Country on upright Principles. His Councils and other Officers of Government, have been for years in possession.----They have a personal influence in their districts and it is natural to expect they will exert it in support of a province who so well deserves it at their hands----The Country powers taking advantage of our defenceless state may bear an active part against us,----it is at any rate a bad begining and may sensibly affect the Governois negotiations. His personal Consequence must be injured. The trouble, the Raja has taken to entercept the Communication may possibly indicate some plan in view, more than the mere possession of his own Dominions.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Patna 28th August 1781.\n\n\"No Dauk from Beneras since that, dated 18 h Instant, but a Cossid was dispatched from Chunar the 22d, by the Governor with a Letter to Mrs. HASTINGS, which got safe to Buxar, and Major Eaton put him into a Pulwar, and he arrived here in the Course of last Night; The 20th Captain Mayaffre with 2 Guns and a detachment from Major White's, and Major Popham's Regiment, and a Party of the French Chaseurs Marched from the Fort of Chunar, they were engaged by Chyte Sing's Troops either at Ramnagere, or on their March to it, by some fatality the Guns would not go off, Mayaffree was killed, and it is said a Lt. Grand, another Artillery Officer, the two Guns were taken, but the three Infantry Captain tho' all wounded, as also one of the Subalturn fought their way back, and regained the Fort with great Credit, the Number of Killed and Wounded not known, the Governor and his party, (near fifty Gentlemen) I hear were still in their Camp at Beneras, the 21st, and in the Evening received Intelligence, that a Number of Armed Men getting into Boats at Ramnagore, to Cross over to Beneras, the Governor therefore Immediately resolved to retire with his party to Chunar which is 8 Coss from Beneras, and of the opposite side of the River. They began their March about 8 at Night, and got safe into the Fort about five the next Morning, and soon after the Governors Fleet were seized by the Rajah's People plundered, and taken over to Ramnagur and their Rudders carried on shore.-----Major Eaton writes 6 or 700 of the Dandee's and Mangee's, were with him at Buxar, and hundred's daily arriving, that the Enemy had taken a Mrs. Murray, and carried her up the Country, She is Wife of a Lt. Murray, but how or where they could meet with her, I cannot learn. The Buxar Munshy wrote me the purport of the above Intelligence, some days ago, but not the particular, or that his information, was more than the rumer of the Country People. The three Europeans bodies headless have been lately seen Floating by Patna. Mr. Perreau going up Paymaster to Major Pophams Detachment, had his boats Plundered, even between Patna and Buxar, Major Moses Crawford wit\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-09-15/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CzZQCTNccfqwHIVugzGWAqxVAbeLQ3wN/view", "text": "[COLUMN 1]\nThe 1st. Battalion of his Regiment Arrived at Buxar the 26th, and his 2d. Battalion Commanded by Capt. Maxwell who was with it on Command at Bogga, and the 2 Guns of the Battalion will also reach Buxar the 29th, or the 30th.—\nI conclude the whole Regt. will Continue their March for Chunar.—\nThe Buxar Munshy writes me he learns the Rajah is Collecting his utmost force to invest Chunar,—\nI have since heard that Mrs. Murray was in a Budgerow at the Gaut at Chunar, and as the Gentlemens Houses and Bungalows are straggled for a Coss of each side of the Fort they are no doubt plundered to day\nCapt. Salt and Lieutenant Jones's Troop's both Consisting of about 170 Trooper's are ordered to join Major Crawfords Regt. at Buxar from which I conclude One Regt. is thought to be too small a force to make it's way thro' that Country at present, indeed from all Accounts it must be.—all the Boats and Budgerows that were wind bound at Buxar Major Eaton Ordered to Return to Dinapore. A little above gauzepore the Ravage Commences Budgerows and boats innumerable have been plundered and sunk, and all Europeans their people can lay hold of are murdered.—The Cossid brought a letter from the Governor for Mr. Wheler also which was dispatched at 4 this Morning on an express Pulwar,\nAnother Letter from patna of the same date mentions that Ossan Sing the person whom the Governor had nominated to act for the Revenue in Consequence of the Abdication of Rajah, Chyte Sing and others were with the Governor at Chunar and that Asophuddowla was on his March with a Force to Assist the Governor.\nTHE Daccoits we are Informed have cut off all the Europeans they could find at Backergunge. Amongst whom was a Mr. Gill—formerly in Captain Price Employment—But latterly in Partnership with Captain Thornhill in the Rice Trade and Settled at Bakergunge to carry on that Business.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nAT Mr. Adamson's Clock and Watch maker, near the Court House, a very Elegant Musical, Eight day Clock.\nCalcutta 15th Sept. 1781.\n\nTo be L E T.\nTHE Garden House belonging to Henry Goodwin Esq; situated opposite Tannas Fort, and next to Holwell place lately occupied by Mathew Dawson esq; For particulars Enquire of Mr. Gardner,\n\n[COLUMN 2]\nW A N T E D.\nA Very excellent Pocket reading Glass, it's focus quality must be strong and attractive, no matter as to the mounting so that the Glass answer the above description, the price is required, in a line directed to P. M, at the Printing Office.\n\nW A N T E D.\nABOUT 40 Gallons of pure old Jamaica Rum.\nAnd also about six Dozen of the best Claret Wine.\nPlease to direct a Line to B. W. at the printing Office mentioning the Age of the Rum and the price and the party shall be treated with.\n\nW A N T E D.\nA Very Elegant Diamond Breast Buckle the stones Europe cut, and Europe Sett—Any person having such to dispose of are requested to send it by their Sircar to the Printing Office with a letter mentioning the lowest Price, and if approved of they will be treated with.\n\nW A N T E D.\nA Small Europe Mahogany Billiard Table complete, for the amusement of a private Gentleman.\nWhoever has such to dispose of, may (by directing a line to Mr. Hicky at his printing Office, mentioning the particulars relative to the Table with the lowest price,) be treated with.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nAN Exceeding good Horse, and A Buggy, the Buggy has been lately repaired is mounted with Double Springs, has Copper pannels, and was lately painted. For further particulars please to inquire at the Printing Office.\nCalcutta Sept. 8th 1781.\n\nAcknowledgments to Correspondents.\nSPECTATOR, and Nauticus are received their Letters will be inserted next week.\n\n[COLUMN 3]\nFort St George 20 August 1781.\nS I R.\nON The 14th and 17th I had the Honour to write to you by a Danish Snow—and to acquaint you that the Army had taken the field. Just as the Snow had got under way, the Company's Ships Fortitude and Valentine came into this Road—These, together with the Essex, Southampton, Queen, Chapman, Hinchinbrook, and Lord North arrived at St. Jago with the Squadron under Commodore Johnston on the 10th April: they Sail'd from thence 2d May and were Sent forward on 19th June from about 10 days Sail on the otherside of the Cape—they parted with the Other 6 ships on the 13th July in bad weather near the Island of St. Pauls the Locks.—\nCapt. Lawson, (on board of which is Colonel Horne) parted with the Squadron on the 13th June, On the 13th April, the Monmouth and Jupiter together with some of the Company's Ships and Transports, were (for the more dispatch,) Sent to the isle of May to take in their Water. but finding it more tedious than at St. Jago they returned on the 15th to St. Jago and next morning, at 8 o' Clock, 5 large ships were Seen Turning round the point and, coming into the Harbour and were soon Known to be Enemys ships. They Immediately bore down upon, and attack'd the ships that were nearest to them, which chanc'd to be Chiefly the ships of the Companys and transport, for these it seems however, (unusual the desposition,) were rang'd without the ships of war and did many of them a great deal of damage, Kill'd and wounded many of their men boarded the Hinchinbrook, and carried Her and a Bomb Ketch out of the Harbour totally disabled some of the Other ships all or most of which however defended themselves gallantly, before the Men of war could get to their assistance but when they Did and the action became General—the french ships retired with great Loss and the Hinchinbrook and the Bomb were retaken but the most material Packets of the Companys with the signals for St. Helena, which were on board the former the Enemy got possession of. The ships of these were\nL'Hero of 74—Mons. De Soufrien Chevalier De'Entrdee suffered much, Le Hannibal 75, Tromajon totally dismasted and damaged in her Hull, De Articien 64 Cardiellio killed, suffered much, Le Vengeur 64 Duchillon, Le Sphyx 64 Forbin.\nThey had in Company, but did not enter the Harbour, 4 Indiamen and 5 Transports, with the Fortune Sloop of War, having on board the Regiment of Pondicherry under the Command of Col. De Castrus, and Lt. Col. Cario with a Detachment of the Regiment of Austracia, and a body of Artillery in all about 400 Men, they left Brest about 19th March, in Company with the French Fleet for the West Indias, consisting of 21 Ships, under the Count De Grace, & look'd into Madeira, but not finding the English Squadron there, they removed to St. Jago, which must have been their destination also, for watering as the Governor of that Island told Commodore Johnston, on his Arrival Here, that he had been informed by a French Frigate the Scorpio of 50 Guns (the same which had been taken by Paul Jones then mounting 44) that had been there a short time before, in her way to the Cape of Good Hope, that he might soon expect a French Squadron there of 5 large Ships and Transports, which were to follow her, and yet it seems that our Commodore, put so little Credit in this report, that he did not send any of the Sloops without the Harbour to look out, nor, even employed any body to attend at the signal House on the outside of the point, which if it had been done no doubt seems to be entertained, that the Ships in the Harbour would have notice of the Appearance of the Enemy, so soon after Sun rise, that the Men of War and Frigates could easily have stood out, and met the Enemy, which would probably give our Squadron a Compleat Victory, and at once secured the Conquest of the Cape, and every other happy consequence to this Country, a matter which cannot now be so certain, as it is not improbable (indeed some think not very improbable) that the Enemy will get to the Cape before Commodore Johnston, especially if they should dif-\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-09-15/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CzZQCTNccfqwHIVugzGWAqxVAbeLQ3wN/view", "text": "Continued from our Last.\nC H A P. II.\nHow very seldom a Man-midwife is necessary.\n\nIT has been allowed by the ablest Anatomists, that Labour is Nature's Work. If the Assistance of Men-Midwives were requisite, the World could never have been peopled. To suppose any more Art necessary, than what can be taught by Experience-- would be to arraign the Goodness and Wisdom of the Almighty. In England, the Custom of employing Men, is only of modern Date. It is but lately that our Women became so depraved. For the Honour of the Female Character be it spoken---- even in London---in the midst of the reigning Depravity, there are many Ladies of the first Rank, who employ Women--and such a Number have their own Sex to Assist them, that Encouragement is given for some of the Profession to keep elegant Carriages. There are Women who make above 1000l, a year by their Practice. I have no doubt but many Women are led to employ Men, through Ignorance, that there are Midwives of such Eminence in London.----- Yet, even Eminence is not absolutely necessary---since, if it were, what would become of the Millions whose Assisters are no otherwise qualified for the Employment, than by the Knowledge which they derive from a little Experience ?----In fact, Experience is the best Instructor. Art is too apt to encroach on Nature---and where the Province is Nature's---for once that Art may be of Service, It will nine Hundred Times do Mischief. Even Doctor Smellie says, that * \" For further Illustration, and \" to inform young Practitioners that \" difficult Cases do not frequently oc\" cur, suppose, of three thousand Wo\" men in one Town or Village, one \" thousand shall be delivered in the \" Space of one Year, and in nine hundred \" and ninety of these Births, the Child \" shall be born without any other than \" common Assistance.\" What is to be understood by common Assistance is obvious---such Assistance as one Country female Neighbour can afford another. And even of the remaining ten, the odds are great, that that there will not be one which requires the Crotchet ‡ ---and that is the only Case, in which the manual Assistance of a Man, can be requisite, provided there be a Woman of Eminence employed. When an Operation is to be performed--and that Operation is to be done, out of sight, indisputably a Man becomes necessary. But even in this Case, it is not the Assistance of every common Apothecary. who chuses to write \" Man-Midwife\" over his Door, that will avail--it must be some skilful Surgeon----or the Woman had better, and with infinitely less Risk, take her Chance, than be saved from immediate Death ( and that far from certain ) too probably only to have wretchedness entailed on her, for a Year or two of a miserable Life. Dr. Smellie adds, in the next Page, that \" next Year let us \" suppose another thousand Women de\" livered in the same Place; not above \" three, six, or eight, shall want extraor\" dinary Assistance,\" and the extraordinary Assistance requisite for these three, six, or eight, out of the thousand, is only such, as every Midwife of the least eminence, is qualified to afford. I know a Lady who had as cross a Labour as ever occured--and, notwithstanding, was as safely delivered, as she could have been by the first Man in London--she had only a common Midwife, in a Country Town, two hundred Miles from London. If she had employed a Man, it is fifty to one the Child would have been Crotcheted--that is murdered----and the Lady, most probably, wounded or torn! How can the Assistance of Men be necessary when even a Man-Midwife of such Eminence as Dr. Smellie, confesses that in TWO THOUSAND Labours, there shall only be TWENTY which require any other Assistance than the Labour-Pains? How much less, then, can the Assistance of Men be necessary, when even eighteen of those twenty, are deemed laborious, only because the Assistance of turning, and bringing by the Feet is requisite--which every Woman of Experience is as able to perform, as any Man in London?--There cannot be a greater Error than that the Knowledge of Anatomy is necessary for any Cases, but that unhappy one in many thousands, where the Child must be killed in the Womb. Every Woman of Experience must know the Situation of the Parts in which she is to operate. They are so plain, and obvious, she cannot miss her way--and if the Child is to be turned--there needs no Knowledge of Anatomy to distinguish an Hand from a Foot--or an Head from any other part----by the feel. Her Road is so plain before her, that she cannot mistake it. An eminent Man-Midwife to my Knowledge, went much further in his Computation than Dr. Smellie has done--for he declared, after a Practice of thirty six Years--that he had never met with even a single Case, in which a Woman of Experience might not have done the Business, as well as he could. I know a Midwife, too, who has brought above six thousand Children into the World, and never met with a Case, that required a Man.\nTo be Continued.\n\n* Vol. I. Pages 199 and 200.\n\n‡ A sharp Instrument used by Men-Midwives to kill a Child in the Womb.\n\nANY Person or Persons who can give information of Mr. William Maynard, will hear something to his advantage Mr. M----was 5th Mate of the Shrewsbury Indiamen Capt, Coggan about two Years and a half ago, but remain'd in India, he was seen in Calcutta in October last. a line directed to K. P. or to Mr. Hicky printer of the Bengal Gazette will bemost thankfully received\n7th Sept. 1781.\n\nL O S T.\nSUPPOSED on the Race Ground, or the Road Leading from thence to Town, out of a Phaeton, aLarge Rose Diamond hair-pin.----Whosoever has found such a one and will bring it to Mr. HICKY at the-printing office they shall receive a reward of six Gold mohurs.\nCalcutta 8th Sept. 1781.\n\nAT THE ACADEMY!\nMRS. Griffith's Garden House near the Bytaconnah) young Gentlemen are genteely Boarded, tenderly treated and expeditiously taught by the most improved methods. The English, French, Latin, and Italian Languages grammatically. Also Writing, Accompts, Geography &c. Such Gentlemen and Ladies who think proper to honour him with the Tuition of their Children, may depend upon his most strenous Endeavours to merit their Countenance and future Recommendation, by a Religious discharge of the important Trust reposed in him, both with Respect to their Learning and Morals. For particulars Mr. Cowen begs leave to refer to Messrs. THORNHILL & KILLICEN. The terms for Board and Education are 40 sicca Rupees per. Month for all under Ten years of Age, and 50 for all above.\n\nW A N T E D\nTWO Coffries who can play very well on the French Horn and are otherwise handy and useful about a House, relative to the Business of a Consumer, or that of a Cook, they must not be fond of Liquors.\nAny person, or persons having Such to dispose off, will be treated with by applying to the Printer.\n\nALL PERSONS\nHAVING any Claims or Demands, on the Estate of John Sage Taylor deceased, are requested to send an Account of them to Augustin Sayer, or to Lancelot Oliphant Executors, and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to discharge their respective debts as soon as convenient.\nN. B. A. Sayer returns his thanks to his Friends and Customers, and informs them that he intends carrying on the Tayloring Business as usual, and hopes for the Continuance of their favors.\nCalcutta September 1st. 1781.\n\nALL PERSONS\nHAVING any claims, or demands on the Estate of James Dumoulin deceased are desired to send in their accounts to Mr. George Arnold Roote of Calcutta, or Mr. Edward Ephraim Pote of Rungpore, the Executors of the said James Dumoulin deceased, and such persons as are indebted to the said Estate are Requested to pay what they so owe to either of the said Executors as soon as\n\nP A T N A.\nJOHN LIVESAY, Carpenter, BEGS leave to inform the Gentlemen of the Settlement, and the Public that he has provided himself with a great variety of Timber, of the choicest sort calculated for furniture and Coach-making. Has likewise purchased an extensive piece of Ground for the Convenience of his business, and hopes the Gentlemen of the Settlement will favor him with their future Commands he will with the utmost care and attention endeavour to merit their favors, and give general satisfaction to his employers.\n\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-09-15 Supplement", "date": "1781-09-15", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-09-15-supplement/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/19kldqt3IJ38GuCQ1fhN-c_vE_VmOzqIl/view", "text": "SUPPLEMENT.\nTo the ORIGINAL BENGAL GAZETTE\nFor Saturday September 15th 1781\n\npatch their disabled ship the Hannibal to the Brazil or to the West Indies, under Jury Masts, and if the rest can proceed on their Course without stopping for Water, as it is believed they may. having 15 days advantage of our Squadron, which required that time to repair the great damage sustained by several of the Company's ships and Transports, to compleate their Water.\n\nThe Fortitude Hinchinbrook, and some of the other Ships, that bore the first brunt of the attack, suffered exceedingly, and had many men killed and wounded; in the Fortitude 7 killed and 25 wounded amongst which last is Capt, Gregory, butnot badly.—Mr. and Mrs. Beecher are, come in this ship she was closely engaged with the Hannebal, that 5 of the French jumped on bord of her, and more were preparing to follow, when our Hero, (for you see the French had a ship of the same name) came to her relief, and disengaged her. Some of these being still detained in the Fortitude, many particulars are known from them. After the Hero had attacked the Hannibal the latter had both fore and mizen mast brought by the bord and her main mast almost in the same conditions, with much damage to her Hull, so that they were forced, to tow her out of the Harbour between their Heoro and another Ship; at which instant our Commodore threw out the signal for the Isis, to pursue her, but this it seems was so ill attended to, that Cap. Sutton was immediately put under Arrest, and the Command given to a Lieutenant.—It seems to be agreed that the Hannibrl might easily have been taken had Captain Sutton done his duty. This Gentleman it seems was but lately tried for parting too easily with a dutch ship of 50 Guns, with which he had an engagement, in the Isis, but had the good fortune to get requitted.\n\nAfter the French Ships got out of the Harbour of St. Jago it was considered in a Council of War, whether it would be proper to pursue and engage them, but Gen. Meadows objecting strongly to this, as the time before they could return to St. Jago again to teke in the Indiamen and transports, (which was unavoidable) and any misfortune happening to any of their ships renderd the pursuit hazardous, and it was therefore laid aside. The day that the squadron left the Island, the Commodore dispatched the Sloop Porto to England\n\nIt cannot be long before we hear from them, from the Cape and see some of the Men of War and a part of the Troops arrive, whatever their success may be.\n\nMons. Soufrein who Commands the French Squadron, is known to be an Officer of great abilities and ardour.—It is said, that he expected to find but the Monmouth and 3 50 Gun Ships to encounter with; and it seems that the Hero had been appointed to make a part of our squadron but 2 days before they sailed which circumstance might not have reached Brest before the french Squadron left.\n\n--before ours had reached St. Jago, they met with a neutral ship that informed them that the spanish fleet consisted of thirty one ships of the line, and Frigates were cruzing off Cape St. Vincents waiting for ours, which were appointed to relieve Gibralter, and these last it seems, were to be compleated to 30 before they left Cork.—Whether they had proceeded to take up the victulars.—The French Sailors that is on bord of the Fortitude say that when they left Breast, there was great talk of getting ready six Ships of the line and Transports which were to proceed to India with a body of Troops, in August, under Mr. Belcomb to support Hyder Ally, but this might only be talk, and in any event such an expedition must depend upon the success of their Arms in the West Indias, and that of the conflict with the spanish Fleet, and relief of Gibralter &c. &c. tho' there seems nothing improbable in the design.\n\nMr. Macpherson is arrived in the Valentine.—Two more Danish ships are arrived at Tranquibar that have touched at the Cape.—The last left it the 16th June, and had a two Months passage exactly from thence, the squadron under the Command of the Chevalier Roach, was there, and she brought them an account, that the squadron of Mons. Soufrein would soon arrive.—soon after the Frigate Latine which left Breast the 16th March, arrived, there and brought later advices. she also brought some Dutch Members for the Council at the Cape; and as soon as she landed them, she proceeded to the Islands, with Mons. Chevreau, late Intendant of Pondicherry, and with a large sum of Money, which which she had on board. A letter from on Board the Princessa Frederica, (the Danish ship which left this Coast in January with Mr. Cotsford on board) which was still at the Cape, says that two of the Officers had given information to the Chevaleir Roach, that the property was English, and it was apprehended she would be sent to the Marutious.\n\nThere were then 10 homeward bound Dutch ships at the Cape, and all their Cargoes unloaded, which will add to the Value of the conquest, but in any event it is a great pitty, that our squadron should be so late in leaving England.\n\nIt is said that the two ships which are arrived here, will speedily be dispatched for Bengal to bring Rice, the scarcity of which will be very severely felt, if a supply does not soon arrive.\n\nAs yet the ships sent to the Northward do not appear nor any other supplies from them.\n\nNothing material from the Army since they left the Mount.—It is supposed that they will find Tripasore evacuated.\n\nThe Squadron are still before Negapatam, but no Troops as yet arrived from Tanjore to carry on the siege;—And the Dutch getting every assistance from Hyder to prevent it.\n\nThe Coventry arrived from Bengal yesterday.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-09-15-supplement/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/19kldqt3IJ38GuCQ1fhN-c_vE_VmOzqIl/view", "text": "Or the Original BENGAL GAZETTE\n\n[ILL]\n\n[ILL] that his business in it was immediate, under the guns of the Fort, and he Commanded as a Pilot, to proceed with the ships out of the river, and to be guided by the instructions he had received from the Board of Trade. This he positively refused to do, alledging for his reason, that the risk with which it was attended was so great, that he would not take upon him so great a responsibility, as the charge of the two ships out of the river. A large French ship was at anchor at Kedgeree, and others were cruising in the bay, he therefore thought it his duty to represent the danger, and that it would be more adviseable to wait a more favourable opportunity, than to run the risque of any ships falling into the hands of the enemy, and that it was the general opinion of the Council, that it would be more prudent to detain the ships in the river, than to expose them to so great a risque, which was much increased by the lateness of the season. But it was not for him to judge of the propriety of the measure, and he only submitted it to the consideration of the Board.\n\nThe Board then took into their consideration the ships papers, and the Captains were ordered to attend. The Captains were examined, and it appeared that one of them had been taken by the French, and had made his escape, that he had been appointed to the command of a ship at Madrass, and had brought her round to this place, where he had been appointed\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-09-22", "date": "1781-09-22", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-09-22/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CsINw8myuPNvNFpSoawWaY_sPJdr2mMr/view", "text": "HICKY'S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None,\nFrom Saturday September the 15th to Saturday September 22d. 1781. [No. XXXV]\n\nMr. HICKY.\nYour correspondent TABITHA TICKLE does not forget you, insert this Bon-Ton Intelligence to gratify your constant ADMIRE.\nA LADY.\n\nBON TON INTELLIGENCE EXTRAORDINARY.\nGREAT Revolutions have taken place among The Amorous Circle at the Equestrian stand. Icarus Seems to have recover'd the Scorching and to the Surprize of every body his wings which were lately Singed begin to be fledged and grow powerful,—;;\n\nMarplott the chief Engineer has been incessantly Negociating but all in vain.—both parties, continue hostile and Distant—The Engineer is now Seen daily with the Turband-fair—Strange Conjectures—are formed—The Scape G—t and B——rejoice at this war-fare and are both vieing in armour to Assail the fair—In, the mean time Icarus is consoling himself with most philosophic tranquility.—Laughing at the heterogenous Group.\n\nINTELLIGENCE EXTRAORDINARY.\nCOUNSELLOR FEEBLE visits the CYPRIAN GODDESS twice a Day. to enquire after her health. and to present her with some peices of his masterly Musical Compositions or rather Transpositions.\n\nIt is said that the real reason why the JACKALL has not hitherto repaired to his Station at Benares is that the MASTER thought proper to leave him behind as a Spy on the Conduct of the *****.—It is further said that the JACKALL was, a few Months, ago, quartered on Stephen Shallow that Monopoliser of lucrative Contracts, and Offices, as a reward for the faithfull performance of this honorable Service.\n\nThe ******* has not yet thought it safe to venture out of Chunar Fort—Alas! How the proofs of our publick faith, wisdom, and strength thicken upon us, Good GOD! that WE should be so degraded.—All He and His Colleague now want is to immortalize their Names, they have just honesty enough to tell the truth to the English Nation — which, GOD knows the flimsy and elaborate Authenticated Narrative given. Of the famous Transaction in the India Gazette, was far from conveying. But the Editor of that Impartial Paper it would seem, has a carte blanch to assert from AUTHORITY, but no authority to own any TRUTH he ought in Common Justice to Confess.\n\nThat any Species of Merit passes unrewarded in this—splended Reign of the Master and — let no one assert—when Buxey C——, one of the W—— Phalanx. has had an appointment of such trust and Consequence given to him——Billy B——ke Chief of a province! who would have thought it! Ha! Ha! Ha!\n\nThe Stiff n—el***** that happy Instrument, of mere Insignificancy and famous for his treachery to his patron struck with the frenzy of present influence, struts a God in his own dear Opinion—whilst humble and honest men laugh at this Gulliver in Lilliput and pity him as a token of their charity.—\n\nThe Rev'd Mr———praying last Sunday, said—Lord have mercy on all Fools, and Idiots, and Particularly on the Rulers of the East.”\n\nThe Wag's will have it that the — is Governed by one Bullock, one Calf, and a Horse of the Tazee Cast.—A blessed Triumvirate truly! and puts Us in Mind of Caligula's Horse.—\n\nOn Buxey —— telling Tent-pole Impromptu that he considered him as the author of all the literary productions against him and that he would retaliate — aye do replies Impromptu for I would have you to know, that I was not bred in a Wood to be scared by an Owl.\n\nSIR,\nAS I believe you intend your paper for the public good, and as a channel to point out such grievances as the Law gives no redress for (or if it does the remedy proves worse than the disease) I shall address you without further ceremony, for as to Mr. M—— I know him to be such a contemptable tool of power that he wou'd not print a line against a man who is in favour with the great, tho' the salvation of the rest of the world depended upon it; and you will perceive that my complaint is against a Man who thro' a certain channel has had interest to secure a contract to himself, against the positive Orders of the Company, and that it is well known might be made for 60'000 R's per ann. less, but to my story.\n\nAs I was ke'ging down the river with a deep loaded vessel, my Cable parted near the powder works; however as the Buoy was to the Anchor, tho' very little of the Cable remained with it I apprehended no great loss, one of my Lascars telling me that the diver men lived very near, accordingly another Anchor being immediately let go, the Boat was sent on shore, and in about 2 hours the Divers were brought, (it was near slack Water, the tide of ebb) They were shewn the Buoy and desired to take the end of a Cable down to fasten to the Anchor (it was in 3 fathom water) they asked if I had an order from Mr S——n, I told them no, and in return asked them if they were his servants, they said no, they were neither his, nor any body's servants, but if they did any diving business, for any one without his Orders he would flog them, and that they had no one to complain to, it being well known the B—f—was his particular friend; it was in vain for me to tell them, that tho' they had no right to go a looking out for anchors on their own accords, yet when a Gentleman sent for them for his own Anchor, of which the Cable was just broke, and the Buoy remaining to it, that no one had any right to hinder them, that I had not time to send to Mr. S——as it would be night before the next low water and that I would not loose another ebb for 500 R's. one of the people shewed me his back (which to be sure had been trimmed) and said that was a flogging he got for the very same business—In short I was obliged to go and leave my Anchor behind me (which I never expect to see more, tho' perhaps some body else may) that Mr. S——might have got unjustly 18 Rp's my Anchor being 900 wt. and it seems he makes a charge of 2 R per H. for ordering the Divers to attend you.\n\nNow suppose this had been my best Bower Anchor, and it was coming on a tempestuous night, then I must have lain and run all risks, 'till this great Mans Orders could be procured, tho' assistance might be given otherwise in half an hour It is to be hoped this will occasion others to make their complaints, that such a\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-09-22/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CsINw8myuPNvNFpSoawWaY_sPJdr2mMr/view", "text": "Character may be properly known.—I beg leave to mention another extraordinary act of Power this Gentleman has assumed for many years.\n\nI have it only by report from one of my Officers he says one time when he was laying at Kedjeree, he met with a Man on shore who at first said he was Mr. S——s Servant and that his business was to look after all Wrecks on being asked if he had any written authority he produced one in bengals signed by the abovementioned Great man, the purport of which was (as the Darogah interpreted it) let no one “molest or interrupt the bearer(writing “his name) in his business he being in my “employ, the Darogah farther told the Man he was not Mr S—— Servant but that he gave him 200 Rupees a year for that Paper, and that when he got any Masts or yards &c. he sold them only to him——which he never deny’d——The public Utility of such a Contract need not be mention’d; indeed it is of a piece with the orders to the Divers.\n\nI cannot pretend to write for the Public only just Plainly mention matters of Fact——.\n\nI am Sir,\nYour well wisher.\nNauticus.\n\nBuoy of the Fairway.\nAugust 17: 1781.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nThe accounts lately received from the Coast are as follows.\n\nTHAT GENERAL SIR EYRE COOTE, had received private Intelligence, from his spies (which he very politically had employ’d for that purpose that Hyder Ally intended, to surprise him in the night but SIR EYRE with his usual spirit and activity, Marched and surprised Hyder the same Night, that he received the information. The Battle was not obstinate, or General for Hyder after having sustained a very considerable loss retreated with the utmost percipitation.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nExtract of a Letter from Ganjam.\n\n“SIR EYRE COOTE has had another Engagement with Hyder Ally.—Finding the Enemy had planted himself with his whole force on the very spot where Col. Baillie was defeated last Year, which road we were obliged to pass.—The Gen. determined to Attack him, and for this purpose marched from Tripassore early 27th Ult. in the Morning and engaged Hyder about 9 o’Clock in the forenoon.—The Action lasted till one, when we advanced upon the Enemy and drove them from their Ground; they gained fresh Spirits when they had got across a Swamp of Paddy Fields where they knew we could not follow them, and continued their Canonad untill Sun set. SIR EYRE COOTE Encamped upon the Field of Battle, and expected to renew the Engagement next Day.—We lost about 30 Europeans, & 100 Sepoys, Capt. Hislop was Killed at the commencement of the Engagement, Gen. Stuart has lost a Leg, and Col Brown his left Leg, an Ensign Gould his Leg and Thigh, Captain Bridges wounded in three places, but not mortally.\n\nGanjam 10th Sept. 1781.\n\nIn the anals of India relative to Hyders Wars our minds have been impressed with the most surprizing war like feat’s of Hyder Ally, and to do him Justice we must say that he with some reason may claim the Laurels from all the black Generals of his Cast in this part of the Globe.\n\nBut what is his fate and situation now? Why distress, Horror, and slaughter.\n\nHe has got a man against him now who strikes an awful terror to his soul.—One who has been bred to Arms and (General actions) from his earliest youth, a Man truly brave, Cool, determined, and as resolute as Alexander.\n\nThus whilst the truly brave and warlike COOTE, is Singeing the Whiskers of the Tyrant Hyder Ally, reducing him to obedience and securing the Hon’ble Company’s territorial possessions on the Coast, restoring every thing to its former state of Tranquility and plenty, by which he might soon be enabled to return with his amiable accomplished, and Virtuous Wife once more with Laurels to Old England, to receive the thanks of his ROYAL MASTER, and those of his grateful people, the just and Hon’ble reward of a truly brave and Virtuous General.—The wise Acres in this part of the World are making more work for him by applying the Match to every fuze, and setting of the whole Country in a Blaze.\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nNon sua Virtute, sed Laude tumesset Avorum Juvenal.\n\nAT Accasto’s gay board at all times of the year\nAbound hospitality mirth, and good cheer,\nA set of gay fellows late chanc’d to convene,\nWith Wine Wit and Laughter, to chace away spleen,\nSays milo “I pray my good friends let me know,\n“Why knight-hood’s high honours decended so low,\n“That C—go we see without merit or fame,\n“With a SIR “—vainly tries to distinguish his name?\n“What exploit has he done—what service perform’d?\n“What armies led on, what fortresses storm’d\n“What foe to OLD ENGLAND has he ever drubb’d\n“That by our King he needs must be dubb’d\nSay’s Philemon—“a truce my dear boy! with your satire\n“You have widely mistaken the cause of the matter,\n“A cause which examined, and well understood,\n“Would with most new—Titles prove equally good,\n“For when wanting in VIRTUE, to compass their end,\n“On their FOREFATHERS MERIT’S they wisely depend:\n“Who knows not where TRON KIRK involv’d in a BED\n“Of surrounding Smoke—rears up her HEAD\n“In Edina’s sweet Town (as Iv’e seen in my Rambles)\n“There stands a Golgotha, by the vulgar call’d shambles\n“Where the Sire of C——go did daily resort,\n“And his talents exert in his country’s support,\n“He Oceons of blood in her service had spilt,\n“And where, plunging his dagger, oft up to the hilt,\n“Then wonder no more (in the freaks of this queer age)\n“At C—go’s Knighthood or—,, Peerage!”\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nTo Mr. HICRY.\nS I R.\nYour Insertion of the following lines in your next paper will oblige a constant Reader. They are extracted from a production of a Junvenile Poet, who attempts to give a Correspondent up the Country an account of the Ladies at the Presidency.\n\nIF to a form where Nature’s kindliest hand,\nHas with a sweet profusion shed her gifts,\nCull’d from the fairest blossoms of the spring,\nBe join’d a mind with sense and sweetness fraught;\nUniting sense with captivating softness:\nBlush not fair S——d—l——r, tho’ it prove thy worth,\nTo be be call’d forth a pattern for thy sex:\nPossessing all that’s good and all that’s fair\nAnd e’ery requisite of female worth.\nOppos’d to Thee how dim the W——gh——m shines,\nTho cast in one of nature’s loveliest molds,\nWhere shape, and Air, and form conspires to charm,\nBut what are these devoid of chasten’d Grace!\nOf modest diffidence merits surest test,\nAnd manners which alone can please in woman!\nTo guide the flyng steeds with manlike art,\nIs but a poor perfection and to lend\nThine Ear to ev’ry Coxcombs Tale, beneath\nThe Judgement which thou want’s not.\nYet let it be confess’d that thy defects\nAre not defects of Weakness—that thy mind\nIs far above the Trifles which engross thee,\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-09-22/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CsINw8myuPNvNFpSoawWaY_sPJdr2mMr/view", "text": "[no XXXV Sept 15 - Sept 22 - 1781]\n\nC A L C U T T A.\n\nBY the snow Mahomed shaw, who arrived the 22d. Instant after a passage of only five days we have received accounts, that, the Hon'ble, GENEARL SIR EYRE COOTE has had another bloody Engagement with Hyder Alley, who he totally defeated, and drove from the field with the utmost Percipitation.\n\nIn this Engagement we had 13 Officers and 47 Seapoys, Killed, and nineteen wounded. The above seems to be an imperfect account, and wants confirmation.---We are in daily expectation of Letters from SIR EYRE COOTE.\n\nThe Betsey also from Bombay in 12 days only.\n\nThe Ship True Britain Captain Dring, Frec Mason, French, Snow Speedwell Jeffreys Snw Mary Borlase and the Sloop Industry, Gorely, are all safe arrived at Madras.\n\nThe Ship Calcutta a missing Ship for near two years was wreck'd on the Coast of Africa at a Place called Patta.---The Crew and Captain got a a passage from thence to Johanna, and came in a Ketch called the happy deliverance.\n\nMarried at Madras] Mr. Richard Nowland to Miss Cuthbert of the same place with a fortune of 4,000 Star Pagodes and Mr. Cuthberts friendship. --- who intends giving him the Rice Contract, that Mr. Ferguson lately had, the Lady is well accomplished.\n\n\"THERE is nothing new from Madras but that Lieutenant Col. Brown died of his wounds and that Major Kilpatrick has been shot in a duel by Captain Richard Scott and is since dead.\n\nAdvices from Madras of the 13th instant inform us that the Gallant Sir Sir Eyre Coote has been unable to promote his march towards Arcot for want of provisions and that the Army and the whole settlement are in the greatest distress on this account.\n\nWe are glad to inform the Public, that the Southampton Capt. Lennox a missing Ship is safe arrived at Madras.---The Nancy is arrived from Bombay, by this Vessel we are told that B. G. G was gone to Surat to raise Troops for the purpose of prosecuting the advantageous successful and Glorious Maratta War, in which we have been engaged for four Years past which has filled the Pockets of many Hon'ble Gentlemen who have been employed on this Service even the-------himself we are informed has not only paid off all his debts but has remitted to Europe no less a Sum than 200,000 £. Sterling.\n\nThe particulars of the action of the 3d. Instant at Baneres are, that Major Popham detached Captain Blair with seven Companies of Sepoys and two Guns to attack the Enemy who were prepared to receive him and made a very spirited resistance.---The action was very severe but the fortune of the day was happily turned in our favor by a bold and well judged maneuvre of Captain Blair in detaching his 2 Grenadier Companies to attack some Guns which were posted on the flanks and galled his men exceedingly, which were carried and turned on the Enemy who were soon totally routed---Captain Blair brought off 3 Guns spiked the 4th the Carriage of which was disabled-------he also carried away one of their ammunition Tumbrils, and blew up three more, with a large quantity of coarse powder.---The number of the Enemy was judged by Captain Blair to be about 4000, but was reputed by the natives to be considerably more---Captain Blair has gained great honor by the good conduct and gallantry which he displayed on this occasion.---The Cawnpore Troops are arrived at Chunar so that when Major Moses Crawford joined, which it was imagined would have been on the 16th-------The Major would then be at the head of five Regiments of Sepoys and a detachmet of Europeann Artillery, besides the Viziers Banditti.\n\nBY advices from Patna we are informed that report prevails there of Rajah Chyte Sings having been betray'd by two of his servants who delivered him up to us, when he had meditated his escape aud was going off in the habit of a Fakeer. --- but this wants confirmation\n\nLetters from Patna also informs us that the Troops from Cawnpore had reached Chunar and that Major Popham was to proceed at the head of them against Beidge Ghur on the 14th Instant, It seems the Nabob Auseph ul Dowlah is arrived at Chunar and has had a conference with the G. G. but what plans have been thought of for settling the Gauzipore district is not yet known, we are however credibly informed that Mr. Auseph casts a longing Eye towards this Zemindary,\n\nExtract of a Letter from Dinapore dated 11th September 1781.\n\n\"Futty Saco formerly a refractory Zimindar but now independant is gone into the district of Housseypore I'll used the Gomastahs and renters and has driven them away. This Man, is likely to cause a great disturbance in this Quarter where many are dissatisfied and only wait for a leader.\n\nMr. J O N E S.\n\nBEGS leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Presidency that the Europe investment which he lately purchased of Captain Walker, is now at his House nearly opposite the post Office, and are ready for sale.\n\nTo The P U B L I C.\n\nTO be Raffled for by Subscription a Garden belonging to Mrs. Cornelia De Silva measuring as per, Potta Seven Biggabs and 15 Cottahs, Situated in Dee Eatally which is at present Lett out to John Bellic Esq for the Companys use.\n\nThis Garden is now to be Raffled for, and valued at the Sum of Six Thousand Sicca Rupees, divided unto Eighty Chances at 75 Rupees each chance, Any Lady, or Gentleman willing to subscribe are requested to send their Names to Mr. HICKY at his printing Office.\n\nB. Timely Notice will be given in this paper Specifying the day of the Raffle,\n\nTo be S O L D.\n\nAN Exceeding good Horse, and A Buggey, the Buggey has been lately repaired is mounted with Double Springs, has Copper pannells, and was lately painted. For further particulars please to inquire at the Printing Office.\nCalcutta Sept. 8th 1781.\n\nW A N T E D.\n\nA Very Elegant Diamond Breast Buckle the stones Europe cut, and Europe Sett---Any person having such to dispose of are requested to send it by their Sarcar to the Printing Office with a letter mentioning the lowest Price, and if approved of they will be treated with.\n\nANY Person or Persons who can give information of Mr. William Maynard, will hear something to his advantage Mr. M-------was 5th Mate of the Shrewsbury Indiamen Capt, Coggan about two Years and a half ago, but remain'd in India, he was seen in Calcutta in October last, a line directed to K. P. or to Mr. Hicky printer of the Bengal Gazette will be most thankfully received\n7th Sept. 1781.\n\nL O S T.\n\nSUPPOSED on the Race Ground, or the Road Leading from thence to Town, out of a Phaeton, aLarge Rose Diamond hair-pin.-------Whosoever has found such a one and will bring Mr HICKY at the printing office shall receive a reward of six Gold m urs.\nCalcutta 8th Sept. 1\n\nERRATA in our last in the ac relative to Madras for singing read firing, in the intelligence Extra, Blanch read Blanche, and in the Ju Poetry for Mold read Mould.\n\nARRIVALS.---Sept. 22d, Snow Mahomed John Swaine from Madras, 23d. Ship Betsey Capt. Giddas from Bombay, Do. Snow Speedwell Capt Jefferies from Madras, Do. Ship Success Capt. Anderyet under Way,\n\nNo Departures since our last.\n\nAcknowledgments to Correspondents,\n\nSPECTATORS Letter was made up for publication, but the Copy being mislaid we were obliged to withdraw it, If the Author has got an Exact Copy of it by him to which we may read it, and w the beginning of next week it shall be Damon's Poetry is also received.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-09-22/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CsINw8myuPNvNFpSoawWaY_sPJdr2mMr/view", "text": "[COLUMN 1]\n\nContinued from our Last.\n\nIT is impossible in the very Nature of Things, that a Man can be as cool as a Woman. His Sex renders it impossible. To imagine otherwise, is either to be very little acquainted with the Nature, and Feelings of a Man—or very ignorant of what passes on such Occasions. Let some Men-Midwives pretend what they will, certain Freedoms must produce certain Consequences—till the Nature of Things change—and natural causes cease to produce natural Effects. I speak of that Circumstance, in this Chapter, only as it may affect the Woman's safety.\n\nIf a Woman lay in imminent Danger, indeed—owing to her being unhappily one of the very few who require a Man-Midwife---then the Man's thoughts—unless he were Worse than human, would be so entirely engrossed by the poor Woman's great Danger, as to leave no Time—no Vacancy, for other Ideas to enter. In those numberless Cases, on the contrary, where an experienced Woman is sufficient, it is impossible but that a Man's Thoughts must rove, while every Part of a pretty woman is exposed to his uncontrouled Freedoms—and he knows at the same Time that she is in no Danger—and that a Woman could have done as well, if his fair Patient had had Modesty enough to induce her to employ one.\n\nBut Men-Midwives, in general,* pretend that the Situation in which Women then are, prevents the Difference of their Sex being capable of producing it's natural Effects on their Thoughts and Passions. They pretend, too, that the Number of Women who pass through their Hands, tends likewise to render them insensible.\n\nNow—with respect to the first—the Pretence can impose on none who are the least informed on the Subject. Women are very frequently in what may be termed Labour, for a Day or two before the Birth, and perhaps more—and yet, notwithstanding, are well enough to walk about—sit at Table with Company—in every respect the same as to their Persons, as they were before the Midwife was sent for. Nay—in almost every Case, they have Pains for some ours, that render it necessary to have eir Assistant with them, to be ready, or knowing the Instant when the Labour may come on in earnest—) at the same Time that they are not in that kind of Labour, that can render their Persons less capable of exciting natural Sensations, in one of a different Sex.‡\n\nTo be Continued.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nSTOLEN.\nOUT of the House of a Gentleman in Calcutta last Thursday Evening a handsome Pair of Brilliant Diamond Earings set in the Country Containing six Drops three in Each, at the same time Eight Hundred Sicca Rupees whoever will give information should such a Pair of Earings be brought for Sale, so that the Person or Persons may be apprehended shall receive a Reward of Twenty Gold Mohurs by a p p l y i n g to Mr. HICKY the Printer of this Gazette.\nCalcutta Sept. 22d. 1781.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nMr. J O N E S.\nHAVING purchased the whole of Capt. Walkers Investment, intends retailing it as soon as landed at his house nearly opposite the Post Office, he will esteem himself much obliged to any Ladies or Gentlemen who are pleased to favour him with their Orders, which they may depend upon will be executed with the greatest Punctuality.\nCalcutta Sept. 1781.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nTo be L E T.\nTHE Garden House belonging to Henry Goodwin Esq; situated opposite Tannas Fort, and next to Holwell place lately occupied by Mathew Dawson Esq; For particulars enquire of Mr. Gardner.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nW A N T E D.\nA Very excellent Pocket reading Glass, it's focus quality must be strong and attractive, no matter as to the mounting so that the Glass answer the above description, the price is required, in a line directed to P. M, at the Printing Office.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nTo be S O L D.\nAT Mr. Adamsons Clock and Watch maker, near the Court House, a very Elegant Musical, Eight day Clock.\nCalcutta 15th sept. 1781.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nW A N T E D.\nABOUT 40 Gallons of pure old Jamaica Rum.\nAnd also about six Dozen of the best Byon Wine.\nPlease to direct a Line to B. W. at the printing Office mentioning the Age of the Rum and the price and the party shall be treated with.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\n* There are many, however who have been honest enough to confess that they have been inflamed to the highest Degree possible. The Thing speaks itself. Decency will not permit me to relate the Effect that has been produced by it.\n\n‡ If otherwise, how came it that a Man-Midwife of great Practice in this Town, examined a Woman of Fashion, by the Touch, and yet thought her Labour so distant that her—and the Child was born—and her Cries were heard by Persons residing, before the Doctor's Carriage had been five Minutes from the door? The Doctor was sent after—but not found, 'till an Hour after the Birth!—What a Situation for a Woman to be in, for an Hour!—She was in Labour, when the Doctor touched her—but so little did Things appear to him in that State, that he left her. This proves that a Woman may be—and generally is—in such Labours as require the Presence of her Assistant, for Hours prior to the Birth—though she may not be, and seldom is, in a Situation that can counteract the natural Feelings of a male Assistant.\n\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER to the HON. COMPANY.\n\n[COLUMN 2]\n\nAT THE ACADEMY!\nMRS. Griffith's Garden House, near the Bytaconnah) young Gentlemen are genteelly Boarded, tenderly treated and expeditiously taught by the most improved methods. The English, French, Latin, and Italian Languages grammatically. Also Writing, Accompts, Geography &c. Such Gentlemen and Ladies who think proper to honour him, with the Tuition of their Children, may depend upon his most strenuous Endeavours to merit their Countenance and future Recommendation, by a Religious discharge of the important Trust reposed in him, both with Respect to their Learning and Morals. For particulars Mr. COWEN begs leave to refer to Messrs. THORNHILL & KILLICEN. The terms for Board and Education are 40 sicca Rupees per. Month for all under Ten years of Age, and 50 for all above.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nW A N T E D\nTWO Coffries who can play very well on the French Horn and are otherwise handy and useful about a House, relative to the Business of a Consumer, or that of a Cook, they must not be fond of Liquors.\nAny person, or persons having Such to dispose of, will be treated with by applying to the Printer.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nALL PERSONS\nHAVING any Claims or Demands, on the Estate of John Sage Taylor deceased, are requested to send an Account of them to Augustin Sayer, or to Lancelot Oliphant Executors, and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to discharge their respective debts as soon as convenient.\nN. B. A. Sayer returns his thanks to his Friends and Customers, and informs them that he intends carrying on the Taoloring Business as usual, and hopes for the Continuance of their favors.\nCalcutta September 1st. 1781\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nALL PERSONS\nHAVING any claims, or demands on the Estate of James Dumoulin deceased are desired to send in their accounts to Mr. George Arnold Roote of Calcutta, or Mr. Edward Ephraim Pote of Rungpore, the Executors of the said James Dumoulin deceased, and such persons as are indebted to the said Estate are Requested to pay what they so owe to either of the said Executors as soon as they possibly can.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nP A T N A.\nJOHN LIVESAY, Carpenter,\nBEGS leave to inform the Gentlemen of the Settlement, and the Public that he has provided himself with a great variety of Timber, of the choicest sort calculated for furniture and Coach-making. Has likewise purchased an extensive piece of Ground for the Convenience of his business, and hopes the Gentlemen of the Settlement will favor him with their future Commands he will with the utmost care and attention endeavour to merit their favors, and give general satisfaction to his employers.\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\nJUST PUBLISHED\nBY AUTHORITY.\nAND is Sold at the Library, the late Bye. Law. either bound or in Sheets.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-09-29", "date": "1781-09-29", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-09-29/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D0wLqFfMuEDaB3BAvman562iC5KQqXZj/view", "text": "HICKY'S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None,\n\n88 From Saturday September the 22d. to Saturday September 29th 1781. [No. XXXVI\n\nMr. HICKY,\nS I R,\nON passing thro' the —————— to Church on Sunday last, I observed large Golden Letters —————— Surgeon AND MAN-MIDWIFE. after a little reflection, I could not help thinking that the owner must be an intire stranger both to the Inhabitants of India, and the situation of his abode, for the generallity of People, who pass that way, are either good Catholicks going to IGRAGIA* or Moors and Gentoos (cheifly Cooleys, and poor people) going, or coming from the great Baazar —————— Now the former of those, I will be bold to say, that not two in an Hundred of my own sex knows a B. from a Bulls foot. much less understand the English and meaning of Man-Midwife, and their only prayer Book is a fine Fan, roll'd round with a Pullicat Handkercheif, Nor should I have had so much knowledge myself had not my father (been an Irishman, and an Officer at Goa) educated me, both in English and Portuguese himself. The latter it is well kuown (if they could read English) have no such immodest profession among them, so that he could hope for no employers, in that sect of people; and European Ladies (from whom he could only expect custom) I may venture to affirm three doth not pass that way in a year —————— Therefore I say Mr. Hicky, the Man must be mistaken and might as well have wrote up Man-Monster to the Ignorant crowd that pass.\n\nI have heard my father recount a Story which happen'd at a large trading town in Yorkshire, where one Anthony Rhennick a Surgeon liv'd; who had over his Door in Golden Letters A. RHENNICK CHIRURGEON, when two Country Farmers coming to the Fair, (after gazing some time at the Sign) ecod says one this must be some wild Beyeast or Monster, what think'st thou Neighbour John? Why I think we had best away in and see it, for I's never heard of such a a Beyeast in my life; so knocking at the Door the Doctor came himself, when the Countryman asking if A. Rennick Cirugeon was to be seen? I am he reply'd the Doctor what is your Will —————— ! Thou art he exclaim'd the Countryman ? Why thou lookest like a mon, but may hap thou mayest have a tail; —————— When taking the Doctor by the shoulder to turn him about he received a severe box on the Ear which was immediately return'd with with the Countrymans Whip, and the Wild Beast, was glad to run into his House. —————— The Country-\n* Portuguese for Church.\n\nmen walk'd out to their no small disappointment. —————— How if the Man midwife should be serv'd ? —————— We may observe several signs, which tho' they cannot be read by the vulgar, may be perfectly understood, for instance lately in the Radda Baazar, GUTHRIE, WATCHMAKER and the very next door to him. —————— OLD JOHN EUROPE LIQUORS; The formers profession is kown, by the number of Watches appearing thro' the Casement; and the latter cannot be mistaken. The Bottles and Glasses being constantly on the Table and the Jolly Sailors regaling themselves with Strong Grogg and roaring, the Death, or Glory for ever (brave boys.)\n\nNow for the Doctors INSIGNIA; I would advise the purchasing a delicate Hand, from one of those Statues at Mr. Williamsons Auction Room and hang it up, at the end of his sign post, with a new fashion Crochet. For without that, our good Christians, would suppose it, the Marvellous Hand of FRANCISCO SAVEIRE —————— which being cut off, and sent to the Pope at Rome; was Interogated by him —————— Who art thou ? when it took up a pen from the Standish, and wrote on a Sheet of paper in fair Characters. Fransisco Saviere; On which it was Cannoniz'd, and sent to be deposited in a fine Marble Tomb, in one of our grand Churches at Goa, and the grand Duke of Tus-cany made a present of some elegant black Marble for the purpose.\n\nBut now I think on't, 'twould be better to advise our Man-Mid-wife, to remove to the Court end of the Town, where the English Ladies reside. —————— yet if they would condescend to take the exercise, and live as I do, they would have no occasion for a Man Mid-wife, and but little for their own Sex —————— Nature will always act her part, if not prevented by luxury and Indolence.\n\nYou must know Mr. HICKY, my Husband is a Gardner, I am therefore up at Day break plucking my Roots, and washing them for Market, from whence I return generally by Nine, but some times sooner, Eat a hearty breakfast (not of Slip Slop Tea) but good Congee, after which I attend to the domestic affairs of our little Cottage, whilst my Husband is Ploughing, and working in the Grounds. Our Dinner is generally made of wholesome Curris, or the Poultry of our Yard, and Congee again serves us for supper. —————— Thus we enjoy sound and perfect health, and I will venture to affirm, that I can turn out, six as fine Choping Boys and Girls, as any in the Parish, and without\n\nthe assistance of a Man-Mid-wife.\n\nAnd tho' my Skin is not so white as your fine Ladies, it is as plump, and as sleek as the best of them.\n\nOLD NELL, the Green Woman at Jemmy's Stiff Curl's late corner; and opposite to the Original P. O, WELLCANT'S Whose crooked Barrell'd Fowling piece —————— fir'd round the said Corner,\n\nPatna,\nMr. HICKY,\nS I R.\nAS truth is not to be expected or even inserted in any other Paper than yours, so any person free from restraint, and prejudices will take a pleasure to furnish you with any materials in their power whenever they are to be found worthy of a place in your Gazette. I shall not comment upon the falsity inserted in the India Gazette, respecting the disturbances at Benares. wherein one Paragraph mentions that tranquility was restored throughout the Districts under Cheyt Sing a few hours after the massacre that was perpetrated by his Order. The The absurdity of such an assertion is so well known, that it cannot impose even upon the minds of the most credulous. —————— But my intention it to acquaint you with an Anecdote ridiculous indeed, but God knows by what Consequences it may be followed, that we have heen furnished with at Patna, and which will both confound the author of the said assertion in the India Gazette, and shew the gradual progress of wisdom in our present G—t\n\nTo come to the point. —————— On the 12th Sept. between one and two o'Clock in the morning we were surprised with an alarm that caused every body to flock into Patna, or rather the Kellah (a place of remarkable strength, well Garrisoned, and very able to hold against whoever does not chuse to take it) with Cooley's loaded with Baggage. The boats and Budgerows were also hastening down the river. A sudden report was propogated that an Army of Chyte Sing's was near Patna, and that a scheme was laid in that City to destroy at one blow every European Individual. —————— What will astonish you is, that not one person can boast of having entertained any doubt about the matter, that it was as practicable as it was probable. All the Boats of whatever denomination were therefore ready to depart upon the first appearance of the enemy. —————— Two hours had scarce elapsed when we were informed that all this great and honorable Scene was occasioned by a Village having accidently taken\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-09-29/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D0wLqFfMuEDaB3BAvman562iC5KQqXZj/view", "text": "ness, I suppose of some of the Mu au'\nbearers in the wedding of a Zemindar.\nIt proved to be the mountain that\nbrought forth a Mouse.—This puts me\nin mind of a thing I once saw at Madras—\nAn harmless European was standing with\na Stick in his hand at a few Yards distance\nfrom about 30 or 40 Natives. The for-\nmer happening through inattention to let\nit drop out of his hand upon the Ground\nthe Indians instantly flew from him as if\nthey had been pursued by a Tiger Such\nif small things may be compared to great\nones is our Case at Patna. A few straw\nhuts happen to take fire, and the noise\nincident on such an occasion maginified\nby ill meaning people into a report of\nthe Approach of Cheyt Sing's Army is\nsufficient to drive from this place a good\npart of the Lords of Hindostan What\na spectacle for the Country people who in\nthe Morning were beholding their sove-\nreign Masters Coming back in the same\nshameful manner that two or three hours\nbefore they had been deserting their Sub-\njects! ——Mean while, Sir. the Na-\ntives far from being inclined to retort\non their very honest and upright master's\nthe ill treatment that they so often exper-\nence from, them, were on the Contrary\nlending every assistance in their power\nto effect their escape. A Striking in-\nstance of the natural Gentleness of these\npeoples dispositions though Sullied by\nmany vices which indeed originate from\nthe G—t itself.\n\nThis little Anecdote is true in every\nPart, and it is for that very Reason that\nI address it to you. It is not Couched in\nterms proper to give it all the Redicule\nit deserves, but still it will prove more\ninteresting than one might at first be\nenclined to imagine, as it will shew that\nnotwith standing the very Serious Dis-\nturbances that have arrifen at one day's\nJourney from hence, yet not the least\nmeasure is taking for preserving the peace\nin this place where it might so easily be\ndisturbed Since the Country (for wise\npurposes no doubt) is farmed out to\nBlack Renters who have it in their power\nto do the very same as Cheyt Sing, but\nwant only the same Resolution.\n\nIf you think this deserving to fill\nup a blank in your Candid Paper, I shall\nperhaps Supply you with some remarks\nthat will not prove unentertaining.\nPardon the style it is written in, in favor\nof the intention I have not to lull my\nfellow Subjects into lethargy, but to rouse\ntheir Spirit to a due sense of our Common\ndanger.\n\nIngenuous.—\n\nTo Mr. HICKY,\nS I R,\n\nYOUR insertion of my former letter\ninduces me to fulfil my promise\nof addressing you again; and being as I\nbelieve as little actuated by any Prejudi-\nces of Party or influence of the opinion\nof others, as any one Member of this\nnow numerous Society : having nothing\nto expect, nor nothing to fear, and pos-\nsessing no motive for intruding myself\ninto publick notice but the desire to de-\ntect error, and to expose misconduct in\nwhich Measures no Men shall be invari-\nbly my object for present obloquy, and\nfuture example, I shall esteem my pains\nmore than rewarded of the smallest de-\n\ngree of public benefit arrises from them,\nand if my faults meet with indulgence in\nconsideration of the intention of their\nAuthor.\n\nIn my last I enumerated some of the\nCauses, which I judged had alienated\nthe affection of Rajah Chyte Sing from\nour Government, Another Writer in\nthe same Paper suggests, that by the\nRajah shutting up all communication\nbetween the upper and lower Provinces,\nmore than merely his own Security may\nbe inferred. The Supposition is far\nfrom being a strained one.——I quest-\nion not that the Writer alluded to the\nNabob of Owde, with whom, as the same\ntreatment has prevailed and perhaps on\naccount of the greater weakness\nof the man been carried to a greater\ndegree, the same consequences may na-\nturally be expected from them. Let the\nsituation of that Prince, the Nabob of\nOwde, be considered for a moment, ere\nthis Idea be deemed Chimerical. With\nan heriditary dominion and Revenue\nsurpassing most crowned heads in Eu-\nrope, He is placed so peremptorily un-\nder the Control of a Writer in the Com-\npany's Service (the emoluments of whose\nStation perhaps exceed those of any sub-\nject upon Earth) as to be under the dis-\ngraceful necessity of applying to him for\nthe smallest pecuniary advances, for the\ndefraying the Expences of his household,\nor his Amusements; for He being\nesteemed too bad an Accountant to be\nentrusted with the management of his\nown Treasury, or Concerns himself, e-\nvery thing of that nature is solely in the\nhands of the Resident, who might from\nthe Power He possesses without impro-\npriety be called the Nabob himself.——\nThe effects of our management I cannot\nforbear to give one instance of in the\npast and present State of the Rohillah\nCountry, which I have heared it con-\nfidently asserted, yielded at the time\nour Troops took Possession of it, a\nclear and easy Revenue of Ninety Lacks\nper Annum, but which is now compa-\nritively a Desert, and being farmed out\nat rack Rent, scarcely produces one\nthird of that sum. To descend to less\nimportant particulars, every Office to\nwhich the smallest profit is annexed is\nfilled by Europeans, to the no small\nloss, dishonour, and mortification of\nthose Natives, who having the strongest\nclaims to consideration, are disgraced\nby neglect, and soured by disappoint-\nment, and would doubtless rejoice at,\nfoment, and contribute to effect any\nRevolution which would, by expelling\nus, restore affairs to their former state.\nEven his own body guard cannot be\nconferred on any favorite of his own,\nand I must add that that Station, nearly\nequaling in advantage the Command of\nthe Company's Troops, has been held\nby Men, who have not the smallest\nClaims to any Indulgence from the\nCompany, and whom at this Juncture,\ntheir sense of Duty ought to lead, whe-\nther their Services are due.——Nay to\nsuch Excess ere these points stretched,\nthat I scarcely expect Credit when I as-\nsert, that for the Provision of European\nSurgeons alone, whose assistance can\nsurely never be required, the enormous\nsum of two Lacks and a half of Rupees\n\nis annually disbursed.\n\nI shall now use the liberty to offer a\nfew cursory observations, in the last a-\nadopted System of farming out the lands\nfirst just observing on the appearance it\nbears, to have no uniform Plan for the\nconducting of objects of such immense\nimportance; but at a former Writer in\none of your Papers oppositely remarks\n\" Quack Doctor like, varying the sy-\n\" stem, as he his Physick, without any\n\" seeming knowledge of the Constituti-\n\" on, or the mode of treating it, but\n\" ignorantly looking for success from\n\" Change.\"—The present mode of let-\nting out the Lands to the highest Bid-\nders, that is at Rack Rent, and that\nin Calcutta, contrary to immemorial\nusage, (whereby the whole almost is\nbrought into the hands of those harpies\nthe Calcutta Banians, who tho' in gene-\nral the dregs and refuse of the People\nhave caused the greatest part of the cur-\nrent specie of the Country to flow into\ntheir Coffers) is evidently the most de-\nstructive Scheme that could have been\ndevised, eventually to lessen our almost\nannihillated Revenues. The present\nRenter, holding it for a short period on-\nly, is solicitos only to make present ad-\nvantage, regardless of every future con-\nsideration. The ancient Possessor mor-\ntified at being ejected from his patrimo-\nnal Estate, uses all his influence to\nrender the present holder a loser by his\nBargain, and to deter any other from\noffering to succeead to it—what can their\nunited efforts end in but the districts,\nonce flourishing and populous, being\ntransformed into deserts.\n\nBefore I conclude let me be allowed\nto say a word on the profuse manner in\nwhich salaries are squandered, and Con-\ntracts bestowed, tho' each would afford\nample matter for a long discussion; tho'\nthey have occassionally been spoken of\nbefore, and tho' the desperate State\nof the Company's affairs calls for the ut-\nmost prudence and frugality as well in\nthose as in every other particular.---am-\nong the former may be particularized the\nextra salaries to some of the Judges, tho'\ndirectly, as I am informed, repugnant,\nto the letter of the act of Parliament;\nand the additional 3000 Rp's per M.\nwhich was given to the advocate General\nin reward I presume, for the eminent\nservices he has rendered the Company.\nwhich as I understand is still continued\nto him, tho' positively ordered by the\nDirectors to be stricken off. He now\nreceives it. I suppose in consideration\nof his admirable diffidence in declining to\nface the cheif Justice, no matter the\nConsequence on the latter it will be\nsufficient to observe that these being\noffered, as equity demands they should\nbe, to the lowest bidder is now never\nheared of, but they are invariably be-\nstowed either on the favourites of power\nor as the rewards of some dirty work.\n\nYours plain truth.\n\nP S as your paper is seldom permit-\nted to travel thus far, it is only stealth\nwe now and then receive it. such a pro-\nhibition is I believe unprecedented, and\nas disgraceful for a Gentlemen to give as\nrepugnant to a Gentleman obey,\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-09-29/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D0wLqFfMuEDaB3BAvman562iC5KQqXZj/view", "text": "But many faults should be to youth forgiven,\nAnd still thy summer years may well atone\nFor all the little Errors of thy Spring,\n\nMr. HICKY,\nS I R,\nBy inserting the following Lines in Your Entertaining Paper, You will oblige.\nYours\nWHY siren do you waste those Years\nReason should teach you to improve?\nAmongst the many Chevaliers,\nNot one found worthy of your Love!\nGallants of spirit would not bear\nHalf the caprice that you display;\nAnd one more season, much I fear,\nMay frighten even yours away.\n\nFriendly advice to BILLY *******\nIF you ****** heart would win,\nWith glitt'ring gold th' attack begin\nDaub well the palm, for that's the part,\nThat's in Allliance with her heart.\nSo JOVE to get in DANAES Tow'r\nCame tumbling in a golden shower;\nHe knew the Sex their favors sold\nAnd priz'd their virtue less than gold.\nPolite and learned thou art 'tis true,\nAnd in courage excell'd by few;\nBut with a girl of S*******r's spirit,\nThy Vis a Vis has more merit.\nAMOROSO\n\nEPIGRAM.\nThe wife in leaden Hall,\nThey Split the Stock,\nTo make a vote,\nThe Wiser in Ben—all.\nThey make a vote,\nTo Split the Stock;\n'Tis Stock that Splits them all.\nTrifler.\n\nCALCUTTA.\nCHYTE SING without a matter of doubt has retreated; many of his Troops cut to pieces, and Elephants Horses &c. taken—Mr, Middleton at Lucknow wrote a letter to Mrs Hastings who is at Mungeer acquainting her that a large detachment was going to Chunar all Commanded by Europeans with some of the Nabobs Troops to assist. Also a party from Midnapore, who were all to meet at one hour at Chunar a man that was wounded gave an account at Mungeer that a Battle was fought and a compleat victory gained over Chyte Sing It is said our two detachments from Lucknow and midnapore must have met Chyte Sing coming to Chunar which Corresponds I think pretty wel with the information the Man gave at Mungeer Mrs Hastings has sent Mr. Middleton's letter here and received by a Dawk, who was obliged to take a vast sweep, by which means it has reached Mr, Wheeler.\nThe two grand Fleets engaged and we have taken some of the Enemy's Ships for certain——Great news arrived last night from the Coast, but not yet transpired.—About a few Hours before the Chapman had foundings, a Ship was in Chace of her; finding she began to draw pretty near, the Chapman hauled her Courses up and took in her Top Gallant Sails, the Privateer did the same, the Indiaman made sail again the other vessel following the same course. Night coming on Capt. Walker, made all the sail he possibly could and in the Morning lost sight of her.\n\n19th Sept. 1781.\nWe have the pleasure to inform the Public that there are certain advices received of Major Popham's having Surprized and defeated on the 4th Instant a Large Body of Chyte Sings Troops, Kill'd and Wounded Several of his people and taken four pieces of Cannon.\n\nMonday Night as the DEATH or GLORY was heaving up Anchor, little below Budge Budge, the Pall of the Capston gave way, the Bars flew round, and killed and wounded some of the People, an Officer came on shore immediately, requesting Mr. Luckett to go on Board, as the Surgeon was in Calcutta, he went off immediately. but was caught in a Bore, in consequence the Boat was cast on shore, and he narrowly escaped being drowned, his Leg is much bruised, in Jumping out of the Boat.\n\nSHIP NEWS.\nARRIVALS.]--Sept. 16th Danish Sloop Fredericksnagore from Battavia. 20th, Ketch Happy Deliverance James Tyell Commander from Johanna with Cowries.\nDEPARTURES.]--September 16 Ship Death or Glory James Bracey on a Cruize.—18th Sloop Mermaid Jacob Riglet for Madras.—19th Snow Grampus John Gray for Do. Do. Sloop Patna Bennett Hockeyns for Do.\nBIRTHS] On Saturday last the Wife of Capt. Penny was safely delivered of a very fine Boy. And on Sunday last the Wife of Mr. Jonson Merchant was safely delivered of a Girl.\n\nMr. JONES.\nHAVING purchased the whole of Capt. Walkers Investment, intends retailing it as soon as landed at his house nearly opposite the Post Office, he will esteem himself much obliged to any Ladies or Gentlemen who are pleased to favour him with their Orders, which they may depend upon will be executed with the greatest Punctuality.\nCalcutta Sept. 1781.\n\nSTOLEN.\nOUT of the House of a Gentleman in Calcutta last Thursday Evening a handsome Pair of Brilliant Diamond Earings set in the Country Containing six Drops three in Each, at the Same time Eight Hundred Sicca Rupees* whoever will give information should such a Pair of Earings be brought for Sale, so that the Person or Persons may be apprehended shall receive a Reward of Twenty Gold Mohurs by applying to Mr. HICKY the Printer of this Gazette.\n\nCalcutta Sept. 22d. 1781.\nTo all Gentlemen Seamen, and Lads of Enterprize, and true spirit.\nWHO are ambitious of making an honorable Independence by the Plunder of the Enemies of their Country. The DEATH or GLORY PRIVATEER, a Prime sailing Vessel commanded by JAMES BRACEY mounting 22 six pounders, 12 Cohorns and twenty Swivels and carrying one hundred and twenty Men. will leave Calcutta in a few days on a six Months cruise against the Dutch, French. and Spaniards.\nThe best Treatment and Encouragement will be given.\n\nWANTED.\nBY a Gentleman now in Calcutta, three very handsome AFRICAN LADIES of the true fable hue, (by the Vulgar) commonly called Coffriesses.\nThey must not be younger than fourteen Years each\nNor Older than twenty, or twenty five.\nThey must be well grown Girls of their Age.\nStrait Limbed, and strait Eyed.\nAnd have a rational use of all their Faculties—\nThe better if a little squeamish.\nBut beware of spot or blemish,\nThey will be joined in the holy banes of Wedlock, to three Gentlemen of their own Colour, Cast, and Country.\nA Dower is not Expected with them,\nNor will there be any Jointure settled on them.\nAs the Master of those African Gentlemen would not wish to have them disappointed, he hopes no Ladies will apply, but those who are really, and truly spinsters, for it would be a very disagreeable circumstance to have their passions wound up to the highest pitch of wild desire; and then to have the Banes forbidden in right of a prior claim.—No matter whether by a Mogul from the East, or a Hottentot from the West.—For in either circumstance it would be equally distressing.\nN. B. Any person that has got such Ladies to dispose of, let them apply to the Clerk of the Printing Office, and they will be treated with.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA Spot of Garden ground, Consisting of one Biggah and four Cottahs near Coffey-pore pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges, with a good Carriage Road.\nFor particulars please to enquire of Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar, at Calcutta.\n\nAcknowledgements to Correspondents,\nA friends account from Patna is received So, So's: poetry, (the Cobler, Meanwell, and Justice, is also received) and will be perused the first opportunity, and if fit for the Public Eye they will be inserted, or returned. Old Nell and the Spectator will be inserted in our next, but they must underge a few Alterations,\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-09-29/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D0wLqFfMuEDaB3BAvman562iC5KQqXZj/view", "text": "Continued from our Last.\nAND are there not Numbers of the Faculty, who have Women to deliver their own Wives?—I could Name a Score. Is it to be supposed that they would employ Women, if they thought Men safest?—Have they less Affection for their Wives, than other Men? or are they to be conceived uninformed on the subject?—The Man-Midwife of greatest Eminence in London, has a Brother, who is as Eminent a Surgeon. The Wife of the latter, employs a Woman. Can we require further Proof that Men are unnecessary?—\nWould it not be Time enough to employ a Man, when the Case is found to be that ONE in many thousands, that requires it?—It has been shewn that the most celebrated Man-Midwives have computed, that out of two thousand Labours only twenty, shall require more than common Assistance—then what Right has any Woman to imagine that she is not to be among the one thousand nine hundred and eighty, of the two thousand?—Yet, if, for Arguments sake, we were to let the Chances be equal (instead of nineteen hundred and eighty against twenty—) should not female Modesty turn the Scale, in Favour of a woman—Nay, if the Chances were even reversed—and instead of being nineteen hundred and eighty—to twenty, that the Labour Pains, unassisted, will do the Business—we admit that it is nineteen hundred and eighty, to twenty, that a Man will be requisite—should not a modest Woman be satisfied with having a Man in waiting, ready—and rather take the Chance that she may be one of the twenty, in two thousand, than pre-resolve on exposing her Person, wantonly in a scandalous Manner, to a strange Man, before she knows that her Case is to require it? How much then do those Women deserve to be shamed, and pointed at, in every Company—who, setting all Decency at Defiance, pre-resolve to employ a Man though the Chances are many thousands to one, that her Case will require only the Assistance of an experienced Woman?\n\nCHAP. III.\nMen-Midwives—where unnecessary—not so safe as Women.\nI WISH to be always understood to be arguing, only against the unnecessary Employment of a Man-Midwife. There are particular Situations, in which a Woman may be taken in the Country, in the last Months of Pregnancy—which—if no Woman of Eminence be at Hand—indisputably require the Assistance of a Man—if a Man be near, whose Character for Humanity, and Prudence—as well as for Skill in his Profession is unquestionable—but if only a common Country Man-Midwife, be within Distance—the Lady had infinitely better trust to Nature, and take her Chance, than risque being ruined by an ignorant Pretender to Knowledge. Or—if unhappily, a Case in many thousands should be the Woman's Lot—then—though the most eminent Midwife in the Kingdom, were present, I would be the first to advise sending for a Man. In these Cases, every Objection is obviated. No modesty is violated. But when Men are unnecessary, they frequently do Mischief, which an experienced Woman would avoid.\nTo be Continued.\n\nTo be L E T.\nTHE Garden House belonging to Henry Goodwin Esq; situated opposite Tannas Fort, and next to Holwell place lately occupied by Mathew Dawson esq; For particulars enquire of Mr. Gardner,\n\nW A N T E D.\nA Very excellent Pocket reading Glass, it's focus quality must be strong and attractive, no matter as to the mounting so that the Glass answer the above description, the price is required, in a line directed to P. M, at the Printing Office.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nAT Mr. Adamsons Clock and Watch maker, near the Court House, a very Elegant Musical, Eight day Clock.\nCalcutta 15th sept. 1781.\n\nW A N T E D.\nABOUT 40 Gallons of pure old Jamaica Rum. And also about six Dozen of the best Byon Wine.\nPlease to direct a Line to B. W. at the printing Office mentioning the Age of the Rum and the price and the party shall be treated with.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nAN Exceeding good Horse, and A Buggy, the Buggey has been lately repaired is mounted with Double Springs, has Copper pannells, and was lately painted. For further particulars please to inquire at the Printing Office.\nCalcutta Sept. 8th 1781.\n\nW A N T E D.\nA Very Elegant Diamond Breast Buckle the stones Europe cut, and Europe Sett—Any person having such to dispose of are requested to send it by their Sarcar to the Printing Office with a letter mentioning the lowest Price, and if approved of they will be treated with.\n\nANY Person or Persons who can give information of Mr. Willian Maynard, will hear something to his advantage Mr. M——was 5th Mate of the Shrewsbury Indiamen Capt, Coggan about two Years and a half ago, but remain'd in India, he was seen in Calcutta in October last. a line directed to K. P. or to Mr. Hicky printer of the Bengal Gazette will be most thankfully received\n7th Sept. 1781.\n\nL O S T.\nSUPPOSED on the Race Ground, or the Road Leading from thence to Town, out of a Phaeton, a Large Rose Diamond hair-pin.—Whosoever has found such a one and will bring it to M HICKY at the printing office they shall receive a reward of six Gold mohurs.\nCalcutta 8th Sept. 1781.\n\nAT THE ACADEMY!\nMRS. Griffith's Garden House near the Bytaconnah) young Gentlemen are genteely Boarded, tenderly treated and expeditiously taught by the most improved methods. The English, French, Latin, and Italian Languages grammatically. Also Writing, Accompts, Geography &c. Such Gentlemen and Ladies who think proper to honour him with the Tuition of their Children, may depend upon his most strenous Endeavours to merit their Countenance and future Recommendation, by a Religious discharge of the important Trust reposed in him, both with Respect to their Learning and Morals. For particulars Mr. Cowen begs leave to refer to Messrs. THORNHILL & KILLICEN. The terms for Board and Education are 40 sicca Rupees per. Month for all under Ten years of Age, and 50 for all above.\n\nW A N T E D\nTWO Coffries who can play very well on the French Horn and are otherwise handy and useful about a House, relative to the Business of a Consumer, or that of a Cook, they must not be fond of Liquors.\nAny person, or persons having Such to dispose off, will be treated with by applying to the Printer.\n\nALL PERSONS\nHAVING any Claims or Demands on the Estate of John Sage Taylor deceased, are requested to send an Account of them to Augustin Sayer, or to Lancelot Oliphant Executors, and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to discharge their respective debts as soon as convenient.\nN. B. A. Sayer returns his thanks to his Friends and Customers, and informs them that he intends carrying on the Tayloring Business as usual, and hopes for the Continuance of their favors.\nCalcutta September 1st. 1781.\n\nALL PERSONS\nHAVING any claims, or demands on the Estate of James Dumoulin deceased are desired to send in their accounts to Mr. George Arnold Roote of Calcutta, or Mr. Edward Ephraim Pote of Rungpore, the Executors of the said James Dumoulin deceased, and such persons as are indebted to the said Estate are Requested to pay what they so owe to either of the said Executors as soon as they possibly can.\n\nP A T N A.\nJOHN LIVESAY, Carpenter,\nBEGS leave to inform the Gentlemen of the Settlement, and the Public that he has provided himself with a great variety of Timber, of the choicest sort calculated for furniture and Coach-making. Has likewise purchased an extensive piece of Ground for the Convenience of his business, and hopes the Gentlemen of the Settlement will favor him with their future Commands he will with the utmost care and attention endeavour to merit their favors, and give general satisfaction to his employers.\n\nJUST PUBLISHED\nBY AUTHORITY.\nAND is Sold at the Library, the late Bye.Law. either bound or in Sheets.\n\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-10-06", "date": "1781-10-06", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-10-06/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CzoNv1QXZQyggJh7jJpSdpscOO-MVPic/view", "text": "HICKY'S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None,\n89 From Saturday September the 29th to Saturday October 6th 1781. [No. XXXVII]\n\nMr. HICKY\nIT is reported of a famous General, that having been asked, in so many distinct questions, what were the three chief requisites for carrying on War; to each question he answered, Money. The necessity of this resource indeed, is now so generally understood, that it is considered as a proverbial truth, and in no country has this been evinced by more striking and recent examples, than in India amongst a number I shall only select one, the inability which General (Lally at the head of the finest Corps of Europeans that had prior to that period ever acted together in India) found himself under, of undertaking the siege of Madras immediately after the acquisition of Fort St. Davids.— Want of Money on the part of the French then, proved the salvation of our nation in India, and it is highly probable, that the same want on our part, may hereafter prove its destruction.\n\nIf ever there was a time that called for a judicious and œconomical disbursement of the public money it seems to be the present. The expences of Government (chiefly arising from the voluntary Wars we have of late years engaged in) are so enormous, that it requires more skill in Finance than has fallen to the share of our rulers, to find resources for them. This assertion I am warranted in making; for during the above period, the large sum which was deposited in the Fort, to which recourse was only to be had in case of the last necessity, they say is now expended, our Treasury which four years ago, contained, upwards of a Crore of Rupees and has received a larger sum since upon loan, is now impoverished, and all this superadded to the ordinary revenues of Government, which are also expended, without considering the large sums that have been borrowed and spent, at the presidencies of Madras and Bombay.\n\nIf, the possession of a sum in ready Money to answer the extraordinary exigencies of War is allowed to be indispensably necessary, if thereon, the safety and preservation of the British Empire in the East (in case of an attack on Bengal) absolutely depends, one would suppose, that Government here, in default of other resources, would endeavour at least to create such a fund, by the retrenchment of all expences but such as are indispensably necessary, and the abolition even of those, that in more tranquil and flourishing times, might be admitted of; at any rate, it would be imagined, by any person who has not seen the reverse, that in a deficiency of funds, the most pressing calls of Government would be first attended to, such as the payment of its Troops during an actual War.\n\nBut to any person who considers the lavish hand with which the public Treasure has been these some years past bestowed, it will appear, that our expences have been in an inverse proportion to our resources. A field Officer is not now sent in command of five Battalions of Seapoys without as numerous and expensive a Staff, as was allowed to General Clavering or is to General Coote at the head of the whole Bengal Army.— As if the Company did not already contribute enough, in various ways, towards the administration of Justice. The new Office of Judge of Chinsura and Chandernagore has been bestowed with a handsome salary on one of the Judges of the supreme Court; One of the Barristers (Mr. L.) has a new post also created for him; and the allowances of the laborious and indefatigable advocate General are continued to him, contrary to the Express orders of the Directors, whilst the Company's Attorney has address enough to obtain payment of his bills at the Treasury to a very considerable amount (it is said 70,000 R) altho' the Civil and Military Servants are some months in arrears for their common salaries and allowances; I mean the inferior orders of the servants, for the superior ones I understand, take good care of themselves. Neither is the Church forgot in the general distribution of favors two of our worthy Pastors men whose singular disinterestedness, Christian meekness and benevolence certainly entitle them to public respect, have had a large addition made to their salaries, and are over and above, ordered a present of £, 6,000—as arrears for their past services in the cure of Souls— Formerly, the senior Member of Council on whom the charge in the absence of a Governor devolved, could, for a few months, contrive to transact the Company's business, without the creation of any new Offices, But, our present locum tenens tho' allowed to be, a man of moderate principles, conduct and views seems, to have been infected by evil communication, and has loaded himself and the Company, with all the Staff Officers appertaining to a Governor General.— These Mr. HICKY, are but a few out of many instances of the same nature, that must offer themselves to the recollection of every man in this Settlement, and this, at a period when we are engaged in a War with the most powerful Nations of Europe, Asia, and America, and when the necessary charges of Government are so far from being provided for, that as I have already observed (however punctually the Judges and Members of the supreme Council are paid) the inferior ranks of servants are several months in arrears, and in the beginning of August, the sepoys at the Presidency were three months so.\nI am Sir,\nYour humble servant,\n30th sept. 1781. SPECTATOR.\n\nVerses addressed to the late DAVID GARRICK, Esq; by the late Earl of Chatham.\nLEAVE, Garrick, the rich landscape, proudly gay,\nDocks, forts, and navies, brightning all the bay:\nTo my plain roof repair, primæval seat!\nYet there no wonders your quick eye can meet,\nSave, should you deem it wonderful to find,\nAmbition cur'd, and an unpassion'd mind;\nA statesman without power, and without gall,\nHating no courtiers, happier than them all;\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-10-06/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CzoNv1QXZQyggJh7jJpSdpscOO-MVPic/view", "text": "Bow'd to no yoke, nor crouching for applause,\nVot'ry alone to freedom, and the laws.\nHerds, flocks, and smiling Ceres deck our plain,\nAnd, interspers'd, an heart-enliv'ning train\nOf sportive children frolic o'er the green?\nMean time pure love looks on, and consecrates the scence.\nCome, then, immortal spirit of the stage,\nGreat nature's proxy, glass of ev'ry age!\nCome, taste the simple life of Patriarchs old.\nWho, rich in rural peace, ne'er thought of pomp or gold.\n\nMr. GARRICK's answer.\nWHEN Peleus' son, untaught to yield,\nWrathful forsook the hostile field;\nHis breast still warm with heav'nly fire,\nHe tun'd the lay, and swept the lyre.\nSo Chatham, whose exalted soul\nPervaded and inspir'd the whole,\nWhere far, by martial glory led,\nBritain her sails and banners spread,\nRetires (tho' wisdom's God dissuades,)\nAnd seeks repose in rural shades.\nYet thither comes the God confess'd;\nCelestial form! a well-known guest.\nNor slow he moves with solemn air,\nNor on his brow hangs pensive care;\nNor in his hand th' historic page\nGives lessons to experienc'd age,\nAs when in vengeful ire he rose,\nAnd plann'd the fate of Britain's foes,\nWhile the wing'd hours obedient stand,\nAnd instant speed the dread command.\nChearful he came, all blythe and gay,\nFair blooming like the son of May;\nAdown his radaint shoulder hung\nA harp, by all the Muses strung:\nSmiling he to his friend resign'd\nThis soother of the human minde.\n\nSIR\nThe following potrait, some of your fair readers may find applicable; if you will give it a place in your entertaining Paper, you will oblige a Correspondent.\n\nCOQUET and coy at once her air,\nBoth Studied tho' both seem neglected,\nCareless she is, with artful care,\nAffecting to seem unaffected.\nWith skill her eyes dart ev'ry glance,\nYet change so soon you'd ne'er suspect them\nFor she'd persuade they wound by chance\nTho' certain aim and art direct them.\nShe likes herself, yet others hates\nFor that which in herself she prizes;\nAnd while she laughs at them, forgets\nShe is the thing, that she despises!\n\nSIR,\nThe enclosed verses were sent some considerable time ago, for your Gazette as they might have miscarried by Your not inserting them, they are again sent for Your next Paper.\nI am Sir, Your Obed Serv.\nJan, 22 1781 A Correspondent\n\nPRAY Ladies, and Gentlemen list to my ditty,\nYou'll think it most strange tho' not perhaps witty;\n'Tis of a Young Blacky lamenting her swain\nWho would turn a Soldier and quit the green plain.\nAs riding one Day thro' a little Baazar\nFrom the Town of Calcutta believe me not far;\nI heard a sweet voice I afterwards found,\nProceeded from out of a narrow Compound,\nWhen I stopp'd she ceas'd, I feared she was gone,\nBut soon she renewed her Melodious Song.\nThe substance of which if I'm right it run thus;\nYou shall e'en have it at once without any fuss.\n\nSONG.\nAmomdee Amomdee when will you return,\nIn transports of love for you how I burn!\nAlas! what induced you to be a Sepoy\nWhen clasp'd in these arms you experienced such Joy.\nTwo tedious long Years have I waited in vain,\nIn hopes every day to embrace thee again\nE'ry Night disappointed I lay myself down,\nIn sleep my affliction and sorrow to drown.\nO! hard hearted creature, to leave me alone\nMy Dye only hears me continually moan,\nWere you a Masaulgee more happy my Life,\nThan a Subadar you, and I your fond Wife.\nCome then my Amomdee to your Jennadore\nYour feet I will wash, your face I'll adore.\nI'll fan off the flies when you are asleep,\nAnd when you are sick o'er you will I Weep.\nI'll get you good Pawn, as much as you wish\nWith care will I dress your favorite dish.\nThen fly to my Arms e're it is too late\nOr soon will my grief put an end to my fate.\n\nMr. HICKY,\nSIR,\nAS many seafaring Gentlemen are hurt by illiberal reflections made on their Profession by Gentlemen in the Army as well as those in the civil line, I am induced to send you the following Paragraph of a Letter wrote by an Officer in Calcutta, to his friends at Madras.\nThough I have been confined to my House this month past with sickness, and fear will not be able to leave it for an other I have notwithstanding been fortunate enough to prevail on two of those amphibious animals Country Captains to bring round a few things.\nThe intention of handing the above to the public is only meant to shew how handsomely Country Captains are made mention of for their good nature.\nIam\nYour Constant reader,\nCivility\n\nExtracts of a Europe Paper dated 30 December 1780\nTHERE is not a Sailor in Europe who can find opportunity, that will not enter into our service now. There is something to be got in a Quarrel with the Dutch, besides bloody Noses.\nCapt. Barkley's toast of \"A long \"pull, a strong pull, and a pull \"altogether,\" never deserved a more serious consideration than at this time.\nWe learn from an Officer of the Prince George, that his Royal Highness Prince William Henry, his Majesty's third Son, during their late cruize, has, by his assiduity and alacrity in the performing of his duty (no part of which he would be excused from) given great reason to expect he will make a compleat seaman; and that the only distinction he received was dining at the Admirals Table, and sleeping in the Captains Cabin.\n\nThe Philosophic Coal Man.\nOne of fortunes favorites who received a share of a Twenty Thousand pound prize in the Lottery, was a measurer of Coals at a Wharf near Tooley-Street, the evening before it was drawn he agreed to sell his share, and appointed a meeting with the person on the next day, but by some means they missed each other, and the Coalman went to his daily Labour during the time he was at work, his Daughter came to him and informed him that the Ticket was drawn a Prize of Twenty thousand Pounds: he answered with great composure, \"My Dear, it is \"very well, but I am determined \"to finish my days work, when I \"will bid adieu to measuring of \"Coals.\"\n\nCALCUTTA.\nLetters of the 23d Ult. from Chunar Mention.\nTHAT Major Popham had taken two small Forts belonging to Cheyt Sing called Sateessghur and Peteeta and that the Governor General, finding the Communication was open, intended to proceed to Lucknow immediately.\nNo material News from Madras SIR EYRE COOTE continued there by the last accounts.\nThe following Ladies and Gentlemen came Passengers on the Valentine.\nMiss Ives.—Miss D,vergne.—John Mac' Pherson Esq;—Hon'ble Mr. Fitzroy.—Mr. Dashwood.—\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-10-06/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CzoNv1QXZQyggJh7jJpSdpscOO-MVPic/view", "text": "Mr. Johnstone.--Mr. Ives.--Mr. Mc' Leod.--Mr. Agneu.--Mr. Eliot. --Mr. Atkinson.\n\nWe have the pleasure to inform our Readers that John Mc'Pherson Esq; arrived in Town last Sunday Evening and took his seat in Council on Monday Morning when he was saluted with 15 Guns from the Fort.\n\nThe following Gentlemen are also arrived.---viz. Rich'd Becher Esq; to succeed to the first vacancy in the Board of Trade, Mr. Cooper, a Sen. Merchant in the service, and the facetious Captain Mitcalf who is to be military Store Keeper, besides many writers and Cadets whose names we have not been able to learn.\n\nThe Circle of beauty has been greatly added to by the arriv l of Mrs. Becher, Miss Williams, Miss Ives and Miss D'Avergn.\n\nWe h ar Mr, secretary Auriol is returned on the Valentine.\n\nThere are Letter in Town from Chunar dated the 20th Ultimo, which give Accounts of Major Crawfords Arrival at that place, after having been a good deal harrassed on his March thither, but without Sustaining any loss. The same Advices mention Major Pophams having marched against, and taken Pateeta with very little opposition, and that he has since gone against Sateefghur which it is Supposed will soon fall an easy conquest to his powerful army.--\n\nA Letter from Bombay mentions ,, General Goddards having left that ,, place for surat on the 1st of August ,, in order to Settle the plan of operations for the ensuing Campaign--It ,, is supposed he will make our ally ,, Fatty Sing Contribute largely and ,, Supply a Considerable Body of ,, Horse for the prosecution of the ,, War which the Poonah Ministers ,, declare they are determined to ,, sustain with the whole vigour of ,, the Empire.\"\n\n,, Hyder has given them some ,, supplies.---we shall be able to ,, carry into the field Six or seven ,, Bombay Battalions complete, but ,, without Cavalry we can accom,, plish nothing decisive.\n\n,, New Arrangements are forming ,, for our military Establishment ,, our Sepoy Corps is to be formed into three Brigades, each to consist of five battalions and to be commanded by a Major and a Lt. Colonel to command the whole Corps.\"\n\nIntelligence from Patna mention, that a Fort named Serinjah, situated in the Vicinity of Buxar, and possessed by a refractory Jamidar, has fallen into our hands.--The Capture of this place is considered by those who swim in the midst of Politicks, as an object of very extensive political importence; and the peculiar manner in which this brilliant conquest hath been atchieved perhaps stands unparreleled in the History of Military transactions, either in former times, or in the present Age.---The mode is said to have been thus---Some hundreds of Burgundoses who are firm in the interest of the Company, voluntarily assembled and posted themselves at the different gauts upon the confines of the Company's Provinces, in order to prevent incursions by Chyte Sing's Banditte!\n\nTheir leader who is certainly a Commander of trascendant Military Talents, ingenuity and enterprize, availed himself of the terror which Major Pophams recent successes seemed to spread thro' the Dominions of the revolted Rajah, and collecting his whole force together directed his march towards Seringah.--In the still of Night he devided his Troops into four equal parts, and ordered them to surround, and keep up an incessant fire against the several faces of the Fort, in hopes that the Garrison might be either terrified into a surrender of it, or evacuate it.--This singular expedient had the desired effect.--For, the besieged, whose minds had been in a manner already conquered by the news of Major Pophams splendid victories, magnified every discharge of small Arms into Vollies of great Guns, and deserted the place in the utmost consternation and disorder leaving this undisciplined but gallant little Band Hectors of the Field.---It is said that the Vallient Servants of the Hon'ble Company at Bankypore had not quite recovered from the effects of the fright they were lately thrown into by the harmless procession of a Marriage, till they received accounts of this decisive Advantage.\n\nShips in Hyders Ports on the Mallabar Coast.\n\n`` At Mirjee. 2 Ships of equal size of 20 Guns each, built and mostly Rigged,\n\nAt Onore. 1 Ship finished and Launched of 60 Cuns 1 do. Launched and rigged mounting 36 Guns.\n\nAt Cundapore. 1 Ship rigged Sails Bent, Mann'd Mounting 60 Guns. 1 do launched of 36 18 Brass pounders intending to mount.\n\nAt Mangolore. 1 Bow'd ship nearly rigged and mounting 64 Guns---24 Pounders below and 18 above Danish Guns---and 300 Europeans---Portugueze French, Dutch and a few Englishmen.\n\n1 Bow'd Ship taken from the King of Muscat 3 years ago, built at surat mounting 36 Guns. 3 Grabs each 24 nine Brass pounders mann'd with Portugueze and Coffries---\n\n2 Bow'd Snows bought from the French 4 years ago---18 Guns 6 Pounders manned with Coffries only.\n\n5 Ketches mounting each---12 Guns, 12 Pounders. 2 Grab Snows bought from the Rajah of Cannanore last year remarkable sailing vessels.---12---6 Pounders mann'd with Europeans---13 Gallivatts---4---6 Pounders each.\n\nAt Beypore. 1 Grab Ship Launched 24--- 6 Pounders.---1 Bow'd Snow 12---4 pounders. 1 very large Grab Ship nearly finished.---the prow 49 feet long intending for Boarding.\n\nBy letters from Madras just arrived we are informed that Sir EYRE COOTE has actually taken the Field again with a determination to relieve Vellore, and afterwards to proceed to Arcot.---He took with him 17 Days Provisions.\n\nSept. 28th Arrivals from Europe,\n\nHON'BLE Company's ship Fortitude Capt. Gregory.---H. Company's Ship Valentine. Capt. Lewis. ---do H. Company ship Queen Capt. Douglas.\n\nFrom Madras Snow speedwell Wm. Jefferys.---29th Ship Nancy Rob't Davidson Bombay.---Snow Betsey david Philps do.---Ship success David Anderfondo.--Oct. 1st. Ship true Britain Jono-than Dring Madras.--- Snow Grampus John Gray put back leakey.---3d. Ketch Nymph Thompson Mallay Coast. The Indus Capt. Jones. and Deligence Capt. Murray are arrived from Madras.\n\nNo departures since the last.\n\nMrs. MANN.\n\nBEGS leave to inform the Ladies and gentlemen of the Presidency that she has moved to the Radua Bazar at No. 139 Opposite the House lately occupied by Messrs. Guthrie and Wordie.\n\nNB. Carpenters work as usual Carried on by Mr. Mann.\n\nAT THE ACADEMY!\n\nMRS. Griffith's Garden House near the Bytaconnah) young Gentlemen are genteely Boarded, tenderly treated and expeditiously taught by the most improved methods. The English, French, Latin, and Italian Languages grammatically. Also Writing, Accompts, Geography &c. Such Gentlemen and Ladies who think proper to honour him with the Tuition of their Children, may depend upon his most strenous Endeavours to merit their Countenance and future Recommendation, by a Religious discharge of the important Trust reposed in him, both with Respect to their Learning and Morals. For particulars Mr. Cowen begs leave to refer to Messrs. THORNHILL & KILLICEN. The terms for Board and Education are 40 sicca Rupees per. Month for all under Ten years of Age, and 50 for all above.\n\nPROMOTIONS.----Major Ramsey to the Command of the 1st. Eegiment of Sepoys, vice Major Allan Mc'Pherson.\n\nThe CREDITORS.\n\nof THOMAS MOTTE Esq.\n\nARE requested to meet at the House of Herbert Harris Esq. on Tuesday next the 9th Instant at 10 o Clock in the forenoon october 5th.\n\nAcknowledgments to Correspondents.\n\nT G, Q and Mercators Letters. are receved and will be inserted next week. is\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-10-06/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CzoNv1QXZQyggJh7jJpSdpscOO-MVPic/view", "text": "Continued from our Last.\n\nAND with regard to the Pretence, that the Number of Women with whom they take Liberties, prevents their being affected by them—this is as absurd as the other—since if taking Liberties with a great Number of Women, prevents their producing natural Effects, the wild young Men of London would not live as they do. It is the very Variety that makes the Number of no Consequence. Every new Woman, raises a new Idea. Does a Man's being called a Doctor—and his perhaps wearing a great Wig—alter that Nature which he received from God?—If he be in health can he go to a pretty young Woman of Fashion, and proceed immediately to take what Freedoms he pleases—and yet remain as unmoved as if he were handling a Block of Marble?! - - - She is now and then in Pain, it is true—but she has intervals—and can he help seeing the Person with whom he is so free—can he help thinking who she is—and what he is about?—A Man-Midwife is not a Piece of Wood! The Doctor does not divest him of the Man. But can any Person be simple enough to imagine otherwise?!—have not too many Midwife Doctors been detected in Crim. con. with their favourite Ladies, to render Argument on this Head necessary?—Was not Doctor Morley, the famous Man-Midwife of his Day, detected with Mrs. Biker?—Have not —————————————? But do we want Instances that Men-Midwives have the Sensations natural to their Sex?\n\n\"But\" it will be said, \"what signifies their Feelings? How can their \"Passions being inflamed, endanger a \"Woman's safety?\"—It leads them to handle, unnecessarily—under pretence of dialating the Passage. It leads them to use so much Friction, prior to Delivery, that the Parts are pre-disposed to inflame. It cannot be wondered if the great Distention that attends the Birth, produces an Inflammation in Parts that have been DIGITATED, perhaps for Hours. * Digitation will certainly dilate for the Time—but as it must inflame, in a greater, or less Degree—it absolutely indisposes the Parts for the necessary Distention—and thus counteracts the very Purpose of the Friction. Nature never intended that Women should be thus seized and fiddled with, while she is disposing every thing by gentle degrees, for the wonderful act, which she knows best how to perform. Every pain has it's Office. Interference, retards it's Effect. Men are every way improper on such occasions. They are as unfit to handle an Infant as to digitate it's Mother. A Woman knows by experience, the Tenderness, and sensibility of the Parts—she therefore has a sympathy, and fellow-Feeling for her sex, of which a Man, by his very sex, is incapable. A Woman is naturally qualified for that Office—for which a man, is as naturally incapacitated. In general, the hands of Women, are small soft, delicate—the Hands of Men, large, hard, coarse. The very name, demonstrates that their Office is unnatural. MAN Mid WIFE.—is a Contradiction in terms!—It is a manifest absurdity!—What can be more ridiculous?—It implies a thing, that is neither a \"Man,\" nor a \"Wife,\" but is \"MID,\" both!— — \"MAN—mid— —WIFE,\" must consequently be a Monster in Nature!!!\n\n* Smellie Vol. I. Page 261, \"The os \"externum\" (Entrance of the Vagenia) \"must be gradually opened by introducing \"the Fingers one after another in Form of \"a Cone, after they have lubricated with \"Pomatum, moving and turning them in \"a semicircular Motion, as they are \"PUSHED UP, If the head is so low \"down that the HAND cannot be intro-\"duced HIGH UP in this Form, let the \"parts be dilated by the Fingers turned in \"the Direction of the Coccyx,\" &c. &c. &c.—Must not this unnatural Friction inflame and excoriate parts of exquisite Sensibility—and render the distention afterwards apt to occasion an inflammation?—That there is Danger of this, is proved by the following Extract. Vol. I. page 225—Smellie \"Also in fingering Cases, when the \"Woman is weak, the Head large, or the \"Pelvis narrow, you may assist the Deli-\"very by gently stretching both the os ex-\"ternum and internum\" (the outside En-trance and Mouth of the Womb) \"with \"your Fingers, in Time of the pains, \"which will encrease the same as well as \"dilate; but this is only to be done when \"absolutely necessary, and with Caution, for \"fear of INFLAMING and LACERA-\"TING the parts\"—by which, many Women of Fashion lost their Lives! ——What Folly is it to run such a Risk, When, by supporting with Broth, Rest, and Laudanum——the lingering Labour would be found to be kindly intended to dilate, by gentle Degrees, parts that could not, without Danger, in her particular Situation, be more suddenly distended, without Hazard. The meddling Man-Midwife, too often pretends to direct Nature! The foolish Woman, who needlessly employs him, often suffers by it.\n\nTo be continued.\n\nLOST.\nSUPPOSED on the Race Ground, on the Road Leading from thence to Town, out of a Phaeton, a Large Rose Diamond hair-pin.——Whosoever has found such a one and will bring it to Mr HICKY at the printing office they shall receive a reward of six Gold mohurs.\nCalcutta 8th Sept. 1781.\n\nWANTED.\nA Very Elegant Diamond Breast Buckle the stones Europe cut, and Europe Sett—Any person having such to dispose of are requested to send it by their Sarcar to the Printing Office with a letter mentioning the lowest Price, and if approved of they will be treated with.\n\nANY Person or Persons who can give information of Mr. William Maynard, will hear something to his advantage Mr. M—was 5th Mate of the Shrewsbury Indiamen Capt. Coggan about two Years and a half ago, but remain'd in India, he was seen in Calcutta in October last a line directed to K. I. or to Mr. Hicky printer of the Bengla Gazette will be most thankfully received\n7th Sept. 1781.\n\nSTOLEN.\nOUT of the House of a Gentleman in Calcutta last Thursday Evening a handsome Pair of Brilliant Diamond Earings set in the Country Containing six Drops three in Each, at the Same time Eight Hundred Sicca Rupees whoever will give information should such a Pair of Earings be brought for Sale, so that the Person or Persons may be apprehended shall received a Reward of Twenty Gold Mohurs by applying to Mr. HICKY the Printer of this Gazette.\nCalcutta Sept. 22d. 1781.\n\nTo be LET.\nTHE Garden House belonging to Henry Goodwin Esq; situated opposite Tannas Fort, and next to Holwell place lately occupied by Mathew Dawson Esq; For particulars enquire of Mr. Gardner.\n\nWANTED.\nA Very excellent Pocket reading Glass, it's focus quality must be strong and attractive, no matter as to the mounting so that the Glass answer the above description, the price is required, in a line directed to P. M, at the Printing Office.\n\nWANTED.\nABOUT 40 Gallons of pure old Jamaica Rum.\nAnd also about six Dozen of the best Byon Wine.\nPlease to direct a Line to B. W. at the printing Office mentioning the Age of the Rum and the price and the party shall be treated with.\n\nALL PERSONS\nHAVING any claims, or demands on the Estate of James Dumoulin deceased are desired to send in their accounts to Mr. George Arnold Roote of Calcutta, or Mr. Edward Ephraim Pote of Rungpore, the Executors of the said James Dumoulin deceased, and such persons as are indebted to the said Estate are Requested to pay what they so owe to either of the said Executors as soon as they possibly can.\n\nWANTED\nTWO Coffries who can play very well on the French Horn and are otherwise handy and useful about a House, relative to the Business of a Consumer, or that of a Cook, they must not be fond of Liquors.\nAny person, or persons having Such to dispose off, will be treated with by applying to the Printer.\n\nMr. JONES.\nBEGS leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Presidency that the Europe one investment which he lately purchased of Captain Walker, is now at his House nearly opposite the post Office and are ready for sale.\n\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-10-13", "date": "1781-10-13", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-10-13/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D22jxQAqiGSMlrSpIz_7Z5q5794VpGyA/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly, Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\n[No. XXXVIII]\nFrom Saturday October, the 6th to Saturday October 13'h 1781.\n\nMr. HICKY,\nSIR,\nI WISH thro' your paper to point out a grievance, which tho' almost every one will acknowledge it calls aloud for redress, yet I am very dubious of it's meeting with it, because it may interfere with the interest of three individuals, who are well known, to have secured the Ears of the rulers of the Land; and we have had long and woeful experience, that the public good is made to give way too often, to private advantage—But to my complaint, which is against the multiplicity of Rack Shops, which are so greatly increased within these few years, and of course so much frequented, that it is in vain to expect to get a sett of sober servants in Calcutta, and as to the Garden Houses the case is much worse; of which the following (amongst hundreds) is a pretty plain instance—Yesterday I went to a Friends house in the Country to spend the day, where things were conducted very well at Dinner; but supper was not only, obliged to be called for 50 times before it was brought, but when it was, there was scarcely a servant could walk straight or speak a plain word—In short the Gentleman with whom I went out and myself, were obliged to remain all night at the Garden, his Postilion having taken so large a dose, that so far from being able to ride, he absolutely could not stand: This Morning early we accompanyed our Host, to see how many Temples to Bacchus there was in his neighbourhood, and found no less than three within the space of a Quarter of a mile; and what was something curious, they said each of them purchased their Liquours from a different Gentlemen—one from Mr. C—* one from L—and the other from Mr. T— In two of the Houses there were many servants drunk and fast asleep.\n\nNow Sir the remedy, proposed if it does not entirely answer the wish'd for purpose, by removing the Nuisance, it may in part, and another good end into the bargain —it is to have a Law pass'd, that no person whatsoever shall sell Arrack or any spirituous Liquors by retail in Calcutta, and within a certain number of miles distance from it, without having obtained a Licence;— for which he shall pay a certain Fee down, and quarterly such a sum as may be deem'd proper (which ought not to be a trifle) the fee for the Licence to go to the secretary to the G—G—&c—and the one now paid by the Exporters of Rice &c. to be taken of, which is the most impolitic one that ever could have enter'd a Mans head —Just the same as supposing England to abound with Corn at the time Gibralter was distressed for provisions, and Government there to have order'd a high import upon every Vessel going from London to that Port with Wheat, Beef, Pork &c. &c.\n\nHoping this rough sketch may spirit up some Gentleman of influence to take the matter into serious consideration and to procure a speedy remedy. I am Sir,\nYour obed. Servant. T. G.\nSept. 24th, 1781.\n\n* One would have thought the two Lucrative-Posts besides his share in the snug Contract, might have satisfied that Gentleman, but perhaps he lets some Dependant use his name, however they are equally praise worthy.\n\nMr. HICKY,\nSIR,\nI Beg leave through the Channel of your Paper, to point out to those Gentlemen in power, a Grievance worthy of the attention of the Legislative power and influence, in Bengal, a grievance under which the Merchants of Calcutta, and Madras, have long groaned, occasioned by the many very heavy losses they have sustained; by their Vessels being taken by the French Cruizers.\n\nFor near 12 Months past the Coast between Madras and point Palmiras has been infested by French Privateers who have (unmolested) reigned Triumphant to the great impediment of Trade; and which impediment it was hoped would be removed when our English Fleet arrived on the Coast; but the A—— seems deaf to every reasonable complaint of this kind, as if he was determined that we should have reason to say that the whole of his conduct was of a Piece ever since his first arrival in India.— However if he so barefacedly neglects this part of his duty, it is to be hoped that the G——t here and at Madras will not theirs, but require such a Protection as the importance of the service demands. They will also please to consider, that every Vessel taken with Rice, and other Articles of Provissions, bound for Madras, for the relief of the Garrison, and that Settlement in General, does not only tend to the distress of that Settlement; but it renders our Enemies one of the most important services they could wish for, Nay should the unprotected situation of our Trade throw any considerable number of our Vessels into their possession, it might in all probability enable them to fit out a Fleet to attack us in our own Harbours, for the Vessels they have, (and in all probability may yet take,) will not only supply them with Transports for their Troops, but also Victualling for them for the Voyage, Cruize, or Expedition.—— The Critical importance of this alarming circumstance, it is to be hoped will be taken into the serious consideration of G- - - -t who we flatter ourselves will not only in due time demand the protection due to his Britannic Majesty's Subjects but in such terms as the A—— will not dare to refuse it.\n\nIf the Enemy can keep out Cruizers during the height of this blowing Tempestous weather, we may with some reason conclude, that when the Monsoons are broke up, that they will fit out every thing that can swim: having every thing they can wish for to gain, and nothing on their side to loose.\n\nGanjam.\nSept. 16th, 1781.\nI am Sir,\nYour most Obedient Servant,\nMercator.\n\nMr. HICKY,\nPlease to insert the following short Poem, the singularity of the thought in the last part of it may probably please some of your Readers.\nOn a Lady whose name was Susana.\n\"O lovely sue\nHow sweet art thou *\nThan sugar thou art sweeter\nThou dost as far\nExcel Sugar.\nAs sugar does salt petre.\nYour obedient, Q.\n* Thou in Scotland is pronounced thoo.\n\nThe LADY and CATERPILLAR.\n\"THOU Caterpillar that devours\n\"The trees, the fruits, the shrubs, and flowers,\n\"Begone! nor more infest this grove,\n\"Sacred to pleasure and to love.\"\nThis Celia said, with angry frown,\nAnd shook the reptile from her gown;\nWho calmly said, \"Insulting dame,\nThy glorious pride from insects came.\nI'm in my dishabille, 'tis true,\nBut soon shall take a nobler hue:\nWhen I commence a butter-fly,\nMy colour'd plumes with thine shall vie.\nThen cease us insects to perplex,\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-10-13/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D22jxQAqiGSMlrSpIz_7Z5q5794VpGyA/view", "text": "The erful emblems of your sex;\nYou a caterpiller when you rise.\nBut when yo're drest you're bu ter-\nflies.\n\nS I R.\nThe Inclosed lines I have Just received from a friend who Requests you'll insert them in your paper.\n\nMY Buxey's going, whether shall I go\nIn what lone place, in tears to ease my woe,\nWhen he is gone, who'll take poor Piggy's part,\nOr who defend him, from improm-tu's dart.\nIndeed my Clumsey it is most unkind\nTo quit this place and leave poor Pig behind,\nC. Alass my Dirgey what can Clumsey do,\nYou know I ever much regarded you,\nBut Interest calls and I must that obey;\nWhat ever the illnatured World may say,\nBut if thy Clumsey can Point out a post,\nDepend upon't he'll serve his Piggy most;\nB. Thy Bobby to must he be left behind\nAh whether go another home to find,\nIndeed my Clumsey tho' I'm much in Years\nMy eyes are blinded with my scalding Tears,\nFor much I fear I never more shall find\nA friend so true and like my Clumsey kind,\nC. Oh cease to mourn my Bobby's not forgot,\nIf ever it should prove thy Clumsey's lot\nTo see thee fixed in some ancient Core\nIndeed my Bob thou canst expect no more,\nTo farther which my Interest I employ,\nSo Therefore cease to mourn my dear old Boy.\nAdieu my Friends nor think me much unkind\nThat I depart and leave you both behind.\nSo So.\n\nF R A G M E N T\n“DASH'D by their oars the foaming billows broke;\nand loud remurmur'd at each mighty stroke;\nSwift sail'd the ship, the sun refulgent beam'd,\nAnd bright as flame their glittering armour gleam'd;\nAnd, as with nimble oars the heroes row,\nThe parted ocean whitening foams below:\nSo shines the path, along some grassy plain,\nWorn by the footsteps of the village-swain.\n“The heavenly pow'rs that Jove's proud palace crown,\nAll on that memorable day look'd down,\nThe godlike chiefs and Argo to survey,\nAs thro' the deep they urg'd their daring way:\nThen too on Pelion's cloud-capt summit stood\nThe nymphs, and fauns, and dryads of the wood;\nWondering they view'd below the sailing pine,\nBlue-ey'd Minerva's master-piece divine,\nAnd bold Thessalia's labouring heroes sweep\nWith stretching oars the navigable deep.\nLo! from the mountain's highest cliff descends\nThe centaur Chiron; to the shore he bends\nHis hasty footsteps: on the beach he stood,\nAnd dipt his fetlocks in the hoary flood:\nHe hail'd the heroes with his big broad hand,\nAnd wish'd them safe to gain their native land.\nWith Chiron came Chariclo to the shore,\nAnd young Achilles in her arms she bore;\nPeleus his sire with secret pleasure smil'd,\nAs high in air she rais'd the royal child.\nAnd now, the winding bay's safe precincts past,\nThessalian Argo plough'd the watery waste;\nOn Tiphys' care the valiant chiefs relied,\nTo steer the vessel o'er the foaming tide;\nThe smooth high-polish'd rudder to command,\nObsequious to the movement of his hand.\nNext in the deep-extended keel below\nThe mast they place, which to the stern and prow\nTight cords, that thro' the rolling pulleys glide,\nFix upright, stiff, and firm on every side.\nThen high in air the sweelling sails they raise,\nAnd on their bosoms buxom Zephyrs plays:\nWith favouring gales their steady course they keep\nTo where Tisæum frowns upon the deep:\nMeanwhile sweet Orpheus, as they sail'd along,\nRais'd to Diana the melodious song,\nWho sav'd them, where her guardian pow'r presides,\nFrom per'lous rocks that lurk beneath the tides,\nThe fish in shoals, attentive to his lay,\nPursu'd the poet o'er the watery way:\nAnd oft emerging from their liquid sphere,\nStrove more distinct the heavenly notes to hear,\nAs sheep in flocks thick-pasturing on the plain\nAttend the footsteps of the shepherd swain,\nHis well-known call they hear, and, fully fed,\nPace slowly on, their leader at their head;\nWho, sweetly piping as he moves along,\nChants to the sprightly reed his pastoral song.”\n\nC O N T I N U E D.\nD——A lucky thought—If he would only get me out of the scrape, I should be the happyest Man living and would confine myself to my sheers, stay tape and Buckram all the days of my Life.\nB——] Let us then go to him directly.\nD——ALONS—yet he is so full of his Jokes that I am afraid to see him.\nThey salied out and found Marplot at home enter D——and the B——\nMARPLOT)—Ah! my dear friends, —I am glad to see you—What The devil is the matter Durgee.—you seem in the Dumps.\nDURGEE.) Ah! so I'd need—there are rare pickings for the town from my late Blunders.\nMARPLOT) Ah—! very true—that satrist Mungo and that vixen Tabitha Tickle have cut us up and thrown all the fat in the fire.\nDURGEE—They have indeed but whats to be done, my dear Marplot put me in a way.\nMARPLOT.—Ah! that I can easily do—look ye there that tank is full and we are not far from the river or perhaps you would rather have a little arsenic; or if you prefer a halter, sword, Pistol or razor I have them all at your service.\nDURGEE—Ah d——n me this\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-10-13/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D22jxQAqiGSMlrSpIz_7Z5q5794VpGyA/view", "text": "is no jesting matter.\nMARPLOT—Not to you Durgee I grant, but depend upon it it is an excellent jest to the whole town besides and that this is always the case when a man of sense admit an Ass into his confidence.\nDURGEE—Nay, come, come, you are now too hard upon the Buxey and me.\nMARPLOT—y------ you are too soft for me master Durgee what occasion had you, in the name of nonsense, to scribble in the public papers about our Community..\nDURGEE—I was led into it by a fit of Jealousy and resentment. I however meant no harm, and so, for heaven sake, think no more of it---but make my peace with C--g--n and I--m--p--t--.\nMARPLOT) Why that can only be done in one way.\nDURGEE—How is that.\nMARPLOT—By reading your Recantation in the public papers.\nDURGEE.—Well that I'll do with all my heart I am so much agitated that I cannot write it myself—but if you, my dear Marplot, will have the goodness to draw it up. I shall sign it. Marplot immediately wrote the following Concession which Durgee signed and so ended this momentous dispute.\nWHEREAS I P--D--, head Journeyman to the Bord of Incle Weavers, not having the fear of God before my eyes was lately guilty of divulging the secrets of the COMMUNITY and for which I have been visited by evil spirits, who have tormented me night and day in so much that I can get no rest—but I am like one possessed of the devil.—Now I render myself an object of compassion to the CYPRIAN GODDESS, TENT-POLE IMPROMPTU and all the members of the CLUB I publish this CONFESSION and throw myself on their mercy.\nSigned in the presence of Buxey—\nJack Marplot. P--D--\n\nCALCUTTA.\nTHE Nymph Sloop of War arrived in the River last Wednesday night from Madras and brings the following Advices.—That SIR EYRE COOTE was within five Miles of Arcot.—That Sir Edward Hughes and Colonel Braithwaite had invested Negapatam.---That Lord Mc'Cartney was dangerously ill. That Doctor Paisley died on the 1st. inst. and that Lord Mc'Leod and General Munro were to proceed to Europe on the Rochford.\nThe Governor General is still at Banaras.—He has received overtures of Peace from Madajee Scindy, one of the principal Mahratta Chiefs, and Mr. Anderson is in consequence gone to Poonah in order to Negotiate a peace with that Government.\nOhyte Sing has retreated to Beech-Ghur, and Major Popham has marched against that Fort.\nTHE Nymph Sloop Capt Ball arrived here on Wednesday Night, this Vessel left the Squadron off Negapatam on the 3d. Ult.—The Admiral at that time had great expectations of soon being able to take that Fort, as Colonel Nixon who commands in Tanjour was at the head of five thousand Men marching towards it, with all possible expedition, and there is no doubt but that Mynheers are now our Prisoners.\nThe distressed situation of Madras when the Nymph left it is inconceivable, they had only three hundred Pagodas in the Treasury and about twenty Bags of rotten Rice in store, but we are hapy to inform our Readers that near fifty thousand bags had arrived there on the Dartmouth Resolution and four or five Country Vessels.\nWe are told that the Nymph is come here to claim the Effects found in Chinsurah, and its Dependencies, but how they can be established the Lawyers must Determine, these Hon'ble Gentlemen will have a share of the Plunder no doubt if the business is carried before the supreme court.\nCaptain Ball left Madras twelve days ago he says that at the time of his sailing advices had been Received from the Army under SIR EYRE COOTE informing the Madras Gentlemen that they were within Six miles of Arcot in high spirits and in the expectation of being in possession of that place in a few days.\nWhen the Nymph left Madras Lord Macartney was dangerously ill.\nIt is currently reported, that Rajah Chyte Singh has abandoned Beedjaghur, and that he has fled with percipitation to the Southward, and has fixed his Residence (for the present) at a place called Highella, and that Affon Sing, Chyte Sing's Brother is taken Prisoner.\nMatters now up the Country having such a favourable aspect it is said the Governor General intends to return to Calcutta, as soon as possible.\nHow true the above Paragraph may be, we will not ascertain.\nA Report prevails now in Calcutta, that Commodore Johnson has taken the Cape, and that as soon as he had regulated matters at that place, to his satisfaction, that he fail'd for England immediately; and that intelligence of this circumstance being received by the French Adm. who with his whole Pleet had been Cruizing in that Lattitude, he shaped his course for the Cape directly, and retook it without the Loss of a Man.\nThe whole of the above paragraph wants confirmation.\nA Correspondent observes that in the present scarcity at Madras Portable Soup would be a profitable Article and of great use particularly to our Army in the field.\nMr. Buchanen a Clergyman is arrived in the late Ships.\nARRIVALS.—October 10th His Majesty's Ship Nymph, Capt. Stevens in the River from the Coast.—The Success Galley Fenwick.\n\nDEPARTURES.—7th. Snow Hope Nicolas Cohy for Madras with Rice.—Do. Ship Union Adam Doak Do. Do.\nDIED.] on Saturday last the once pleasant and facetious Mr. Samuel Fielder, a very reputable Tradesman and an old Inhabitant of Calcutta, but whose constitution was too delicate for the intemperance of this Climate and which would have proved fatal to him some Years ago, had it not been for the tender attention paid to him during many severe fits of Illneses by one of the most valuable of Wives, a Native of Chandernagore, and who we are sorry to hear is left unprovided for.\n\nAcknowledgements to Correspondents.\nMOHUR SECCA'S Letter is received, but cannot be inserted as it is repugnant to a plan of the Editors, previously resolved upon by him never to lash at the fair Sex, the poorest of these Ladies is a very valuable Woman, and the other tho' highly exalted, may have faults, but the Editor is of Opinion, that the goodness of her heart, makes a sufficient and ample atonement in the Sight of God for every thing laid to her charge; if so we ought to be content; and altho' she is nearly ally'd to a Man that has ungenerously, and unremittingly pursued the Editor to his ruin; yet as he is unconscious, of any part of it being owing to her Influence, so he is determined, never to give her an uneasy moment from any thing, published in his paper.—If the Author will permit him to make the alterations respecting the Ladies. And also a few dashes in the body of the Letter respecting the Male Characters he promises to publish in full all that reflects upon himself.\n\nON SATURDAY The 20th Instant at 10 A, M.\nWILL be Sold by publick Outcry, for Sicca Rupees and Ready Money, at Captain Lashooms dwelling House at Fredericksnagor. The Sloop Fredericksnagor, Burthen about 140 Tuns, lying opposite to that House.—She is a Teak built Vessel, and has lately been new Sheathed; and repaired at Battavia.—A list of her Stores is to be seen at the said House.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Sloop to be for Account and Risk of the Purchaser from the Day of Sale, and the Money to be paid within 10 Days after that Time, in default of which, She will be resold on account of the Purchaser, who must be answerable for what Deficiency and Loss there may arise thereby.—The Purchaser must give sufficient security for the amount Sale, if Demanded.\nFredericksnagor the 9 October 1781.\nC. W. DUNTZFELT.\n\nWANTED\nTWO Coffries who can play very well on the French Horn and are otherwise handy and useful about a House, relative to the Business of a Consumer, or that of a Cook, they must not be fond of Liquors.\nAny person or persons having Such to dispose off, will be treated with by applying to the Printer.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-10-13/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D22jxQAqiGSMlrSpIz_7Z5q5794VpGyA/view", "text": "Continued from our Last.\nBUt if there were no other objection against men, their unfortunate knowledge of Instruments, should be deemed sufficient. Men, know how to hasten the Birth—nay—to force it—and this unhappy knowledge, too frequently tempts them to hurry Matters—by which they often do great mischief—and some times, irreparable. To convince people who chuse to be at the trouble of making use of their senses, I shall present them with a few extracts from the fourth edition of Doctor Smellie's treatise on the Theory and practice of Midwifery. He was one of the most eminent Men Midwives in Town, about twenty or thirty years ago. When the reader has finished these extracts, he will Judge of the Mischief that must have been done by Men—and whether it is possible that Women can be so safe in the Hands of Men, as in those of their own sex.\nPage 259. Vol. I.—\"Even in \"these cases, indeed, the last Fillet, or \"a long pair of Forceps, may take, \"such firm hold, that with great Force and the strong Purchase, the Head will \"be delivered: but such violence is com\"monly fatal to the Woman, by cau\"sing such an inflammation, and, per\"haps, Laceration of the Women, as is \"attended with Mortification.\nVol. II. Page 462—\"As the Re\"sistance was great, I gradually encreased \"the Force, and through the Forceps \"slipped several Times, I at last deli\"vered the Head, by grasping the \"Handles more firmly, and pulling up \"towards the Pubis. But the Perinæ\"um* was torn by the sudden Delivery, \"because I did not then know how to \"make the proper Turns, and proceed \"in the slow and cautious Manner \"which I have since adopted. The \"Child's Head was squeezed into a longitu\"dinal Form, flattened on the Sides, with \"a deep Impression on the Cranium above \"the Ears; and from an Indentation on \"the os frontis, by a Blade of the Forceps, \"which had been fixed on that and the \"Occiput, I discovered that the Ears \"were not to the Sides, as I had ima\"gined.\" Only think of putting up such an instrument, (and in the Dark too!) into such a Place—then fixing it to the unformed Scull of an unborn Infant—\"grasping\" it (the Instrument) firm\"ly\"—and then pulling with encreased \"force\"!!!—Think, too, of the great Danger of enclosing some Part of the Woman in the Forceps, at the Time they clasp the Child's Head!!!—How easily, thus in the Dark, might such an Accident happen!—How many Injuries have been done by Men, to the insides of Wombs!—Heavens! The Idea makes ones Flesh creep with Horror!\nVol. I. Page 255.—\"The Disad\"vantage attending all Fillets,† is the \"Difficulty in introducing and fixing \"them: and though this last is easier ap\"plied than the others; yet when the \"Vertex presents, the Child's Chin is so\n* The Partition, between the Passage of the Birth—and the Anus.\n† Another Method of pulling Children out of the Womb.\n\n\"pressed to the Breast, that it is often \"impracticable to insinuate the Fillet \"between them, and if it is fixed upon \"the Face or hind head, it frequently \"slips off, in pulling: but, granting it \"commodiously fixed, when the Head \"is large; or the Pelvis narrow, so we \"are obliged to pull with great Force, \"THE FILLET WILL GALL, and \"even CUT TO THE VERY BONE, \"and if the Child COMES OUT ON \"A SUDDEN, in consequence of violent \"pulling,\" (gracious GOD! what an horrid Idea!) \"the external Parts of \"the Woman are in Danger of SUDDEN \"LACERATION.\"—Such is the Danger—and such the Use of the Fillet.\nTo be continued.\n\nTo The PUBLIC.\nTO be Raffled for by Subscription on a Garden belonging to Mrs. Cornelia De Silva measuring as Per, Potta Seven Biggals and 51 Cottahs, Situated in Dee Entally which is at present Lett out to John B[ILL]e Esq for the Company's use.\nThis Garden is now to be Raffled for, and valued at the Sum of Six Thousand Sicca Rupees, divided unto Eighty Chances at 75 Rupees each chance, Any Lady, or Gentleman willing to subscribe are requested to send their Names to Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office.\nN. B. Timely Notice will be given in this paper specifying the day of the Raffle.\n\nMr. JONES.\nBEGS leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Presidency that the Europe investment which he lately purchased of Captain Walker, is now at his House nearly opposite the post Office and are ready for sale.\n\nANY Person or Persons who can give information of Mr. William Maynard, will hear something to his advantage Mr. M— was 5th Mate of the Shrewsbury Indiamen Capt, Coggan about two Years and a half ago, but remain'd in India, he was seen in Calcutta on October last. a line directed to K. P or to Mr. Hicky printer of the Bengla\n\nS T O L E N.\nOUT of the House of a Gentleman in Calcutta last Thursday Evening a handsome Pair of Brilliant Diamond Earings set in the Country Containing six Drops three in Each, at the Same time Eight Hundred Sicca Rupees whoever will give information should such a Pair of Earings be brought for Sale, so that the Person or Persons may be apprehended shall received a Reward of Twenty Gold Mohurs by applying to Mr. HICKY the Printer of this Gazette. Calcutta Sept. 22d. 1781.\n\nALL PERSONS\nHAVING any claims, or demands on the Estate of James Dumoulin deceased are desired to send in their accounts to Mr. George Arnold Rocte of\n\nCalcutta, or Mr. Edward Ephraim Pote of Rungpore, the Executors of the said James Dumoulin deceased, and such persons as are indebted to the said Estate are Requested to pay what they do owe to either of the said Executors as soon as they possibly can.\n\nW A N T E D\nABOUT 50 Gallons of pure old Jamaica Rum.\nAnd also about six Dozen of the best Dyon Wine.\nPlease to direct a Line to B. W. at the printing Office mentioning the Age of the Rum and the price and the party shall be treated with.\n\nMrs. MANN.\nBEGS leave to inform the Ladies and gentlemen of the Presidency that she has moved to the Rada Bazar a No. 139 Opposite the House lately occupied by Messrs. Guthrie and Wordie.\nNB. Carpenters work as usual Carried on by Mr. Mann.\n\nAT THE ACADEMY.\nMRS. Griffith's Garden House near the Bytaconnah) young Gentlemen are genteely Boarded, tenderly treated and expeditiously taught by the most improved methods. The English, French, Latin, and Italian Languages grammatically. Also Writing, Accompts, Geography &c. Such Gentlemen and Ladies who think proper to honour him with the Tuition of their Children, may depend upon his most strenuous Endeavours to merit their Countenance and future Recommendation, by a religious discharge of the important Trust reposed in him, both with Respect to their Learning and Morals. For particulars Mr. Cowen begs leave to refer to Messrs. THORNHILL & KILLICAN. The terms for Board and Education are 40 sicca Rupees per. Month for all under Ten years of Age, and 50 for all above.\n\nW A N T E D.\nA Very excellent Pocket reading Glass, it's focus quality must be strong and attractive, no matter as to the mounting so that the Glass answer the above description, the price is required, in a line directed to P. M, at the Printing Office.\n\nL O S T.\nSUPPOSED on the Race Ground, or the Road Leading from thence to Town, out of a Phaeton, a Large Rose Diamond hair-pin.—Whosoever has found such a one and will bring it to Mr HICKY at the printing office they shall receive a reward of six Gold mohurs.\n\nW A N T E D.\nA Very Elegant Diamond Breast Buckle the stones Europe cut, and Europe Sett—Any person having such of dispose of are requested to send it by their Sarcar to the Printing Office with a letter mentioning the lowest Price, and if approved of they will be treated with.\nCalcutta 8th Sept. 1781.\n\nJUST PUBLISHED\nBY AUTHORITY.\nAND is Sold at the Library, the late Bye-Law. either bound or in sheets.\n\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-10-20", "date": "1781-10-20", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-10-20/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D18X0uB-PUlUcXLsEODwZPa0mFsg39jz/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday October, the 13th to Saturday October 20th 1781. [No. XXXIX]\n\n61\nWHEREAS, I Richard Tisdall now of Calcutta have falsely and ungenerously insinuated that my late Employer Mr. James Augustus Hicky Proprietor of the Bengal Gazette, had taken an advantage of me relative to my Wages as his Servant, I do now Solemnly declare the above asertion to be false and ill grounded; and that the said Mr. James Augustus Hicky did not in any respect take the least advantage of me, but on the contrary that the Wages which he agreed to give me was what I asked and what I thought full sufficient being unacquainted with the business for which I was employed, until I was instructed by Mr. HICKY's People at the earnest request of the said Mr. HICKY.\nAnd I must also do Mr. HICKY the further justice to say, that he did not avail himself of the Articles of Agreement Executed by me, but that he did generously of his own accord pay me every month (beginning at the end of the first month) Five Rupees over and above my wages so agreed for, in the said Articles.\nAnd that in a very short time after I had been in his the said Mr. James, Augustus Hicky's Employ, he did generously raise my Wages to double the Amount of the sum so agreed for by me in my said Articles, with the said Mr. James Augustus Hicky. And that I thought myself very happy in his Employment, and have frequently expressed the heart felt Satisfaction I enjoy'd to several of his family whilst I was in his Employment; and must Acknowledge that I should have continued happy until this Present time, had I not conversed with bad People, who have been the means by their advice of my neglecting the business of my said Employer Mr. Hicky, (who I have very great reason to think had I acted justly by him, that he would have generously raised my wages still higher.\n(Signed) R. Tisdall.\nJohn O'Brien. } Witnesses.\nPaul Ferris. }\n\nExtract of a Letter from PATNA giving a further ac't of the supposed attack. dated 5 October 1781.\n\nYOU have I suppose, heard of the strange fright we were put in about three weeks ago.——The Troops at Dinapore were alarmed, of Chyte Sing's force being at Hand, & immediately beat to Arms, placed, Guns loaded with Grape and Round shot, at the same time an Express was dispatched from thence to the Gentlemen at Bankypore, advising them (at Midnight) to provide for their safety.——You can't well imagine, what a panick we were seized with, at the report.——To be waked out of our sleep and told, that the Enemy was at hand ready to Massacre us, cannot be so strongly described as felt.--We all took the alarm, and in the utmost consternation some took to their Heels, some in Cariages, some on Horseback, others not allowing time, or not thinking themselves safe to go through Patna, seized on any Miserable Boat, they could lay hold of, and in this manner we retired into the Killah for safety——I also hurried my Wife and Child into a Pinnace, and I mounted one of my own Horses, leaving every thing else behind, so sweet is life for we took nothing but what we had on our backs, and in this condition most of us arrived in the Killah, where the whole Group cut a most curious figure, some of the Gentlemen with Coats and Long Drawers on, while some of the Ladies shewed a natural dishabille, having just huddled on a few Cloaths indispensable necessaries However soon after our arrival there, we were agreeably relieved from our fears, by another Express with the news of it's being a false Alarm which was occasioned by a Wedding between some principal Zemindars, who with their Friends were Conducting the Bride with a Number of Lights and by Beat of Tom-toms &c. to the Husband.——So that we had for our pains only the trouble of returning to our respective homes next Morning, not a little ashamed of ourselves, for I really believe no Europeans ever before made themselves look so little in the Eyes of the Natives as we did, I assure you I was ashamed for several days after to look any of them in the face.——What is remarkable we found every thing at home, as we left them, tho' all our Servants had absconded.— I am sure ten or twelve Resolute Men might have had a fine picking during our absence, Yet I hear of nothing being Missing or lost, except my Wife who in the hurry and confusion of the Night, lost one of her Earings; (a Cross) which her Mother gave her when last here, every Christian here were obliged to keep a Boat in readiness to set off, in case of an alarm.——But thank God I hope there will be no occasion now for this precaution as every thing promises Peace and quietness again.\n\nANECDOTES.\nMR. Garrick was telling Doctor Johnson, that his enemies and enviers were always insinuating how much money he got, and how rich he was, from the profusion of his table and sideboard: adding, \"How, Doctor, shall I remove these invidious insinuations?\" \"Remove them! (replied Johnson) Why ask them to dine with you.\"\n\nORIGIN of the word TOAST.\nONE of the beautiful mistresses of Charles the Second had just retired from the bath, when a gallant Courtier, dipping his cup within the water, drank a health to the fair Venus that came from it. His companions followed the example, and the last who raised the liquid to his lips, exclaimed (alluding to the constant custom of putting bread within the cup) \"the toast is mine.\"\n\nFOOTE and Garrick being at a tavern together, at the time of the first regulation of the gold coin, Foote pulling out his purse to pay the reckoning, asked Mr. Garrick, \"what he should do with a light guinea he had?\" Pshaw it's worth nothing, says Mr. Garrick, fling it to the Devil.—Well, David, says Foote, you are what I always tooke you for, ever contriving to make a guinea go farther than any other man.\n\nANECDOTES of LORD P——.\nWHEN Lord Camden was Chancellor, the famous affair of the lead mines, between Lord P—— and Mr. Smith, came to be determined in Chancery. When the Chancellor gave a decree in favour of Mr. Smith, Lord P—— was in Court, and when he heard the determination, he exclaimed in a fury, that that fellow (meaning Lord Camden) knew no more of the law than his Horse, He behaved in other respects so ill, that he was taken into the custody of the Court, but discharged at the particular interposition of Lord Camden.\nWhen Earl Bathurst, then Lord Apsley, presided in the Chancery, Lord P—— delivered (in his own person) a petition to the Chancellor, praying for a fresh recognition of the lead mines; it was, however, couched in such terms, that the Chancellor, after having read a few lines, threw it with indignation over\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-10-20/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D18X0uB-PUlUcXLsEODwZPa0mFsg39jz/view", "text": "[Column 1]\nthe bar, Lord P— took it up, and with great vengeance flung it at the Chancellor, and it struk him in the face, which caused his being apprehended a second time in Court, but by means of friend the matter went no farther.\nThe first fit of phrenzy was his affair with Mr. Gray, whom he killed, and for which he took his trial at the bar of the Old Bailey, before the death of his Father (being then Lord Leominster) and was with difficulty acquitted.\n\nMr. HICKY.\nSIR.\nBy giving a place in your next Gazette to the following lines you will infinitely Oblige—\nA friend to the Married state.\nA Good Wife I think Mr. HICKY is one who ever mindfull of the Solemn Contract which she has entered into, is strictly and conscientiously virtious, constant, and faithfull to her Husband; also chaste, pure and unblemished in every thought Word and Deed——\nShe ought to be humble and modest from reason and conviction, submissive from choice, and obedient from inclination.—What she acquires by Love and tenderness, she ought to preserve by prudence and discretion, by making it her constant study to appear truly amiable in the Eyes of her Husband; being conscious that every thing which promotes his happiness, must in the End contribute to her own.—Her tenderness relieves his cares, her affections softens his distress, her good humour and complaisance, lessen and subdues his Afflictions.\nTo be continued.\n\nCALCUTTA.\nThe following is the Substance of the News, received by the Nymph Grab Sloop, dated 30th September 1781.\nTHE Hon’ble SIR EYRE COOTE, marched from Tripasore on the 19th, through the Polygar Country. On the 27th he reached the Plains of Arcot, where he found Hyder Ally with his whole Army Encamped.\nAs soon as this was discovered, a General spirit of Emulation took place among’st the Hon’ble Company’s Troops, who all seemed impatient for the Attack. A very severe Cannonade on both sides, immediately commenced and lasted three Hours, Hyders Artillery was well served, but upon a Masterly and well timed movement made by Col. Crawford with the Right Wing, the whole of Hyders Army was thrown into the utmost confusion, and totally routed, nor could Hyder with all the Military abilities he is master of, stand the well planned force, of our English fire.\nHyder’s Loss in this Engagement was 8,000 Killed, and two Guns, and 5,000 of his Troops taken Prisoners.\n\n[Column 2]\nThe Hon’ble Sir EYRE COOTE, from a determination to Conquer or Die, boldly pushed on still following his blow, and continued in pursuit of the Enemy towards the passes when these last dispatches left his Army.\nWhilst the Hon’ble Sir EYRE COOTE Engaged Hyder in Front, Col. Lang Marched out of Vellore, and in a very spirited manner attacked the Enemy in the Rear.\nAll the Guns Mounted on the Works at Madras, were fired twice in consequence of this Glorious Victory.\nThus acts the truly Virtuous, and Godlike Soldier, The Hon’ble General Sir EYRE COOTE, May success Crowned with Laurells attend him, and all the brave Officers, and Men under his Command, may the Hand of Providence protect him, and all his brave Officers. May they return with safety to their Native Country, to receive the thanks of their Royal Master.\nCaptain MONTAGUE of the Artillery, and Captain Smart of the Ship Alexander, brings the following News from Madras, which place they left on the 3d. Instant.—That Sir EYRE COOTE having marched the Army on the 19th from Tripasore, through the Countries of the Poligars to the South East of Arcot, had been joined by some of them, & arrived on the Plain near Arcot on the Morning of the 27th, and about noon that day, advanced between Arcot and Hyders Army when a general Engagement commenced.—It began with a very brisk Cannonade from Hyder, but as our Troops advanced, the Enemy gave way our line having turned their left, 7 or 8,000 of the Enemy were supposed to have been killed on the Field of Battle, and 6,000 threw down their Arms, and were made Prisoners.—Hyder drew off all his Guns, but two that we took, he retreated precipitately towards the Passes out of the Carnatic.—His Army in great confusion and in general very mutinous in concequence of their having Remained so long in the Carnatic where Hyder had promised to detain them only a year—Colonel Lang had left Velour and being joined by many Poligars had attacked several of Hyders Parties with success.—\nThe general had not sent official Ac’ts to Lord Macartney of his Successes at the time these Gentlemen left Madras, we suppose this was owing to his Order for pursuing Hyder but the Guns had been fired twice round all the works at Fort St. George on the 29th ult. The fall of Nagapatam is hourly expected Lt. Col. Nixon having after defeating Hyders collected Force in the Tanjore County set down before it with 6000 Sepoys, Sir Edward Hughes had landed 1200 Europeans.—\n\n[Column 3]\nARRIVALS.\nOct. 14 Snow Nymph Charles Maclew, Maliaca.—15th Sloop Nymph Robt. Ross, Madras.—16th Snow Jenny Robt. Smart, do. Snow Rainbow Charles Gilliver, do. Snow Nelly James Anderson, do. Snow Adventure Geo: Jackson, do. 17th Snow Gloucester. D. Asquith, do. Ship Alexander. Alex Smart, do. Snow senora Portugues, Pique. Snow Bengal Merchant Syrarg, Kedgeree. 19th ship sulimania John fee from Pombay Cotton danish ship Tran-quebar from Trancubar With Salt, Aron Dencaddy Com.\nDEATHS.—Oct. 12th Died of a putered Eever Capt. Thomas Thomson.—17th Died of the Flux &c. Lt. Sumner who arrived here on the same Day from Madras\n\nAcknowledgements to Correspondents.\nAR, Amico, and the poetry on Emma, are received.\nThe Editor has also received Mentors Letter of Rebuke relative to Contracts, and legs leave to say it is as ill founded as the accusations brought against him in our paper of the 15th of Sept. by a Gentleman who is pleased to sign himself Plain Truth, wherein that Gentleman accuses, the Editor of Indolence in not collecting all the Odious acts, as he is pleased to term them that have, been and are daily practised in this Settlement.\nAs the Editor may have occasion in the following lines, to make a few remarks on Contracts and Places, and lest his Taciturnity should be misconstrued, he begs leave to draw the following line of distinction—by saying that he does not mean those contracts that are given indiscriminately to this or that Gentleman in the settlement. To Men of upright principles and known honour, and the rectitude of whose lives and Conduct perhaps has been the only motive for intrusting them with such Contracts,—Contracts by which the hon’ble Company cannot be injured, nor the Contractor much inriched.\nBut the Contracts that he alludes to are those bestowed, on the slave and tools of Men in power, on pimps ponders, incenderies, eve-droppers and informers. And by every one of which perhaps the Company loses annually a sufficient Fortune for a moderate Man.\nTho’ the Editor is undeserving of such a charge being brought against him; yet he is by no no means displeased, which he has proved by inserting the said Letter,—Yet with respect, He begs leave to say that if the Author of that Letter had allowed himself but a few moments consideration before he made such a charge he would find that it was not only absurd, but unmanly and ungenerous.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-10-20/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D18X0uB-PUlUcXLsEODwZPa0mFsg39jz/view", "text": "He begs leave to acquaint those Gent. that no distresses that may be brought on him by a Long and illegal confinement in a filthy jail, nor the Horrors of a Dungeon! with all the united schemes of his Tyrant Enemies, Assisted by their train of informers, shall ever be able to move him from his Honourable purpose, or to un-Man him in the least.\n\nHe can safely say that in any of those situations which the Varigated Scenes of his fortune hath placed him (abstracted from his present very un-pleasing situation) he never deserved the name of an Idler. he shoud suppose that this Gentleman really ment to accuse him with pusillanimity, which from the Idea he has pictured to himself of the Editors present situation, it has taken its rise, but being delicate in sentiment he gives it a more careless and softer term,—Indolence.—However in either Case he is equally mistaken, Pusillanimity, he leaves to the Canker'd hearted; pale faced, Leering, schemeing Contractor, whose soul is absorbed in avaritious, designing study. Cursed by day, with unremitting flutterings and palpitations of the Heart,—And his nights disturbed by horrid dreams, like the frighted concious bloody Richard in Bosworth Field—who to the terror (perhaps of his delicate Lovely Wife), Starts from his bed and, in a horrid scream cries I have lost my contract! and she in the soft language of an Angel; gently rebukes him saying (my dearest love how could you fright me so).\nTo be Continued.\n\nAn INVENTORY of the GOODS and CHATTLES of P—W—, Esq; taken in the Year 1749.\nFOREMOST and first, a broken scraper,\nNext, a rusty iron rapper\nHangs to the doore of Petter's house,\nOnce fasten'd there, but now got loose.\nAn entry narrow, like his soul,\nAnd, like his hands, extremely foul;\nA shatter'd lanthorn, made of horn,\nLong before Peter's self was born,\nHangs there, tied up by the handle,\nThe mansion of a farthing candle,\nUpon the left a dismal room,\nConscious of many a spendthrift's doom;\nWhere Peter oft, with vulture's claw,\nCatch'd many an heirling in his paw.\nAround in order 'mongst the shelves,\nBoxes inscrib'd arrange themselves.\nSome lavish heir appears on this,\nAs witness he has done amiss.\nOn that his Lordship's name is wrote,\nTo shew his Lordship's gone to pot.\nHis Grace distinguish'd in the next\nShews forth in capitals and text,\nBut whether all these labels mean\nThat plac- or writings are within,\nAlone good Peter's self can tell\nAnd those that with good Petter deal\nThree window bars eat up with rust,\nThe glass all crusted o'er with dust\nAdmit a faint and glimmering twilight,\nLike city mercer's cheating ski light,\nA little nook to thrust his Clerk in,\nWhere he can both engross and hearken,\nTo prove some contract on an heir,\nWho little thinks he's pent up there,\nA fire-place be-dew'd with tears,\nTo fire a stranger many years;\nFor peter when 'tis over cool\nSits down by Betty cheek by jole,\nEnjoys her kitchen fire and chat,\nAnd something else—If you know what,\nA cieling crack'd and almost fallen;\nA corner from the chamber stolen,\nInclos'd with boards, unwrought and rough,\nServes for a study well enough.\nWithin, a chair, of equal date\nWith Peter's self; sustains his weight,\nDefac'd, and, like him, past all mending,\nWhere arms on either side extending\nUp to the desk inclose the sage,\nWhilst he scans over many a page.\nAnother chair, by time much wore,\nThrust in between the desk and door,\nBut not so high by half an hand\nAs Peter's own, nor yet so grand,\nReceivs alternately the Client\nAnd favourite Bett, who oft does lie in't.\nA gallows stretching cross the desk,\nWhich answers to a double task;\nTo hang his papers upon high,\nAnd shew how Peter (ah!) must die.\nBelow, a vessel at his feet\nTo—; and sometimes to spit.\nA piece of candle stuck in clay,\nStol'n from a small-beer brewer's dray,\nLies on the desk, to seal the letters,\nWhich Petter writes to dun his betters.\nBehind a hammer hung t' a string,\n(So hundreds wish the sage may swing)\nA little box with nails and tacks,\nA bodkin, tape, pen, ink and wax.\nAloft, shelv'd up, a dozen books,\nWhose old and venerable looks,\nTheir antique bindings and their bulk,\nShew the once grac'd some Moorfield's hulk—\nWith reading not at all abus'd,\nFor half a centure unus'd.\nNot so the manuscripts below,\nThese Peter's application shew.\nThe cent per cent book's fair amount,\nMy good Lord Duke's exact account,\nHis Lordship's, and an hundred more,\nPeter thumbs daily o'er and o'er,\nAnd thinks each figur'd page affords\nMore sense than ten of printed words;\nNot only as they 're more complete,\nBut as they favour best a cheat,\nAnd may be practis'd on the easier\nBy one small dash, without a rasure.\nAs oft by Peter's hand a nought\nInto a six is quickly wrought.\nAnd so, like him who made the earth,\nBrings something out of nothing forth.\nThen who shall dare pretend to say\nPeter's not godlike in his way;\nAnd ill betide the mouth uncivil\nWho would compare him with the Devil,\nOr say he uses devilish tricks\nWho turns a nought into a six.\nBut ah! when Peter casts a look\nInto his respodentia yearly book,\nAnd finds the fatal memorandum\nOf certan cash refunded quondam\nAt once a sum of thousands three,\nTo the Insurers on the Sea,\nIn spite of solemn affidavit\nWhich honest Peter made to save it;\nHe shakes his head and sighs most horrid\nBecause the pious fraud miscarried.\nBut yet be comforted good Peter,\nFor days and nights thou'st seen much better,\nAnd better still will come, my friend,\nAs long as thou hast cash to lend;\nAnd fools enough thou know'st e'm all\nIn the precincts of Bengal,\nWho will, altho' they do not love thee\nOn thy own terms take money of thee.\nThen never fear, as thus the fact is,\nThou ere can't want where on to practise.\n\nThe following remarks are taken from an English Paper, which took their rise from the appearance of the late Mr. Macrabies minutes, being published relative to the behaviour of the Raja Nundocomar, from the time of his being Visited by Mr. Macraby at the Jail on the Morning of his Execution, until the fatal moment that he was Launched into Eternity.\n\nTHE humane and intelligent reader will not fail to recollect, that in Bengal, in 1757, the East India Company's servants with Colonel Clive at their head, were guilty of a most infamous forgery, in counterfeiting the signature of Admiral Watson to a treaty, by which they defrauded Omichund a Gentoo merchant, of 250,000l. promised him. Col. Clive had even the malignity, in person to inform Omichund of the deception by which he had cheated him. The Colonel's words overpowered him like a blast of sulphur, and he fell fainting on one of his attendants. When he recovered, he was found to be insane. The Colonel saw him a few days after, and with the same malignity advised him to make a pilgrimage to some pagoda for his recovery. The unhappy, Omichund lived about a year and a half in a state of insanity; and then died of the shock of his disappointment. We first committed a successful forgery on a native of Bengal, and gloried in it, though it occasioned his death. soon after we sent out English Judges to establish English Laws in that country, and with a justice peculiar to wise and innocent men, a retrospective view of past crimes is taken, and a native of the Country, who knew nothing of English laws, is hanged for a crime which we had triumphed in committing. Clive was made a Peer in England though he committed in Bengal the same crime, for which we hanged Nundocomar.\n\nFOR SALE\nBY Mr. James Prescott, No. 114 in the Loll or Cossitollah Baazar.— Batavia Arrack in Leagures or thirds, that hath been several Years in the Country.\n\nWANTED.\nA small and convenient Budgerow built with Teek wood, with a Hall, and Bed-room, and Venetian blinds, with sufficient room for ten Oars.—The Owner of such, may apply at the Printing Office.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-10-20/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D18X0uB-PUlUcXLsEODwZPa0mFsg39jz/view", "text": "Continued from our Last.\nVOL. II. Pages 465 and 466.—\n“ After he had fixed these properly” (the Forceps) “ he tried several times, in vain, to bring the Head lower. Finding however that the Forceps did not slip, but kept a firm hold, he resolved to try and make one Effort more, and after pulling with all his Strength, and moving the Handles of the Forceps over the Pubis, he got the Head delivered; yet not without bending backwards that Blade of the Forceps, that was next to the Pubis. She was delivered of a dead Child about Noon.” It would have been a Miracle had it been alive! The Woman “ expired the next Morning!”—Think of a strong Man’s pulling with all his Strength, with a pair of Forceps introduced far out of sight, and fixed to an Infant’s tender Head !—Now hear Dr. Smellie’s Answer to his former Pupil, the Man-Midwife, who had informed him of this Brutality.\n“ Sir—I received yours of July the 16th—which I ought to have answered before this time: since you attended me, I contrived the last Forceps with shorter Handles, on purpose that too great Force might not be used. No doubt, I should perhaps have been tempted even to use as great Force as you did when there was so good a Hold; but yet you may consider HOW MUCH THE SOFT PARTS OF A WOMAN MUST SUFFER, BY THE BENDING SO STRONG AN INSTRUMENT AGAINST THEM, AS THE BLADE YOU SENT ME.”\nI take for granted I need instance no more Cases, to convince an unprejudiced Reader of the Danger of these abominable Forceps. Their very Nature, not only enables a Man—but in the Language of Doctor Smellie, tempts him to exert his Force, inconsistent with Safety.—Hands, are the best, and most natural Instruments. Is a Child to be torn thus from the Womb? !—Horrible Idea !—Satisfied that I have transcribed enough to convince any reasonable Person of the Danger of Instruments, I shall shock my Readers with no more such inhuman Relations—but refer whoever can remain unconvinced, to Doctor Smellie’s two Volumes.\nIf it be said that these Passages should not be read by Women, because they will frighten them—I answer, that there is no occasion for their being read by those Women who do not intend to employ a Man-Midwife, wantonly, before they know that their Case is one of many thousands. But if a Woman does intend to employ a Man, notwithstanding the Custom is so indecent, and unnatural—it is better she should be frightened, by reading this Book—than risk being injured, perhaps irreparable, in parts of the most exquisite Sensibility.\nAs it may be urged that “ Forceps are never used, but in Cases of Emergency ”—the following Transcript will shew the contrary—since Doctor Smellie directs the Use of them, even when the Labour is natural, by the Head’s presenting fair.\nTo be continued.\n\nTo The PUBLIC.\nTO be Raffled for by Subscription a Garden belonging to Mrs. Cornelia De Silva measuring as Per, Potta Seven Biggahs and 15 Cottahs, Situated in Dee E tally which is at present Lett out to John Belie Esq for t e C o m p’ y s u .\nThis Garden is now to be Raffled for, and valued at the Sum of Six Thousand Sicca Rupees, divided into Eighty Chances at 75 Rupees each chance, Any Lady, or Gentleman willing to subscribe are requested to send their Names to Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office.\nN. B. Timely Notice will be given in this paper Specifying the day of the Raffle.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA Spot of Garden ground, Consisting of one Biggah and four Cottahs near Cossey-pore pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges, with a good Carriage Road.\nFor particulars please to enquire of Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar, at Calcutta.\n\nMr. J O N E S.\nBEGS leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Presidency that the Europe investment which he lately purchased of Captain Walker, is now at his House nearly opposite the post Office and are ready for sale.\n\nANY Person or Persons who can give information of Mr. William Maynard, will hear something to his advantage Mr. M—was 5th Mate of the Shrewsbury Indiamen Capt, Coggan about two Years and a half ago, but remain’d in India, he was seen in Calcutta on October last. a line directed to K. P. or to Mr. Hicky printer of the Bengla\n\nALL PERSONS\nHAVING any claims, or demands on the Estate of James Dumoulin deceased are desired to send in their accounts to Mr. George Arnold Roote of Calcutta, or Mr. Edward Ephraim Pote of Rungpore, the Executors of the said James Dumoulin deceased, and such persons as are indebted to the said Estate are Requested to pay what they so owe to either of the said Executors as soon as they possibly can.\n\nWANTED.\nTWO Coffries who can play very well on the French Horn and are otherwise handy and useful about a House, relative to the Business of a Consumner, or that of a Cook, they must not be fond of Liquors.\nAny person, or persons having Such to dispose off, will be treated with by applying to the Printer.\n\nMrs. M A N N.\nBEGS leave to inform the Ladies and gentlemen of the Presidency that she has moved to the Radda Baazar at No. 139 Opposite the House lately occupied by Messrs. Guthrie and Wordie.\nN. B. Carpenters work as usual Carried on by Mr. Mann.\n\nAT THE ACADEMY!\nMRS. Griffith’s Garden House near the Bytaconnah) young Gentlemen are genteely Boarded, tenderly treated and expeditiously taught by the most improved methods. The English, French, Latin, and Italian Languages grammatically. Also Writing, Accompts, Geography &c. Such Gentlemen and Ladies who think proper to honour him with the Tuition of their Children, may depend upon his most strenous Endeavours to merit their Countenance and future Recommendation, by a Religious discharge of the important Trust reposed in him, both with Respect to their Learning and Morals. For particulars Mr. COWEN begs leave to refer to Messrs. THORNHILL & KILLICAN. The terms for Board and Education are 40 sicca Rupees per. Month for all under Ten years of Age, and 50 for all above.\n\nWANTED.\nA Very excellent Pocket reading Glass, it’s focus quality must be strong and attractive, no matter as to the mounting so that the Glass answer the above description, the price is required, in a line directed to P. M, at the Printing Office.\n\nWANTED.\nBY a Gentleman now in Calcutta, three very handsome AFRICAN LADIES of the true sable hue, (by the Vulgar) commonly called Coffresses.\nThey must not be younger than fourteen years each\nNor Older than twenty, or twenty five.\nThey must be well grown Girls of their Age.\nStrait Limbed, and strait Eyed.\nAnd have a rational use of all their Faculties.—\nThe better if a little squeamish.\nBut beware of spot or blemish.\nThey will be joined in the holy banes of Wedlock, to three Gentlemen of their own Colour, Cast, and Country.\nA Dower is not Expected with them,\nNor will there be any Jointure settled on them.\nAs the Master of those African Gentlemen would not wish to have them disappointed, he hopes no Ladies will apply, but those who are really, and truly spinsters, for it would be a very disagreeable circumstance to have their passions wound up to the highest pitch of wild desire; and then to have the Banes forbidden in right of a prior claim.—No matter whether by a Mogul from the East, or a Hottentot from the West.—For in either circumstance it would be equally distressing.\nN. B. Any person that has got such Ladies to dispose off, let them apply to the Clerk of the Printing Office, and they will be treated with.\n\nJUST PUBLISHED\nBY AUTHORITY.\nAND is Sold at the Library, the late Bye.Law. either bound or in Sheets.\n\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, First, and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-10-27", "date": "1781-10-27", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-10-27/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DAOrAb_haiiTGiVrfu1V3dQYgXok-EY2/view", "text": "92\nHICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday October, the 20th to Saturday October 27th 1781. [No. XL]\n\nExtract of a Letter from Bangelore dated 8th May 1781.\nOUR treatment is rather more supportable than when I wrote to you last; we have an allowance of Mutton and Rice with an addition of 9 Cash per day, a poor subsistance indeed for British Officers, but we submit with fortitude and consider it as the fortune of War. what dwells most upon our minds is the being bound in chains, and put upon a footing with the Convicts of a common Goal. But time no doubt will shew the unhuman warrior the folly of his conduct.—Unfortunate—truely unfortunate indeed was the defeat of Col. Baillie, and I doubt much if you have yet heard the particulars of that horrid Massacre of which I would have advised you long ago, but from a dread of the discovery of such a Correspondence.—The detachment under Col. Fletcher arrived safe in Col. Baillie's Camp on the 9th sept. in the Morning; without any interuption in the march. On the evening of that day the tents were struck and the whole march'd under the Command of Col. Baillie. having advanced 4 miles a large body of the enemy's Cavalry was observed on the right flank of our rear guard. The Officer who commanded there imagining that the Enemie's intention was to charge him in the rear order'd the long roll to beat, as a signal for the line to halt.—Col. Baillie then order'd that the line should be form'd to the rear, during which time several rounds of Artillery were exchanged between the party of the enemy that appear'd in the rear, and the rear guard of the detachmen. The line being form'd a genearl fire from our Artillery was order'd to silence the Enemy's Artillery in that Quarter, which was easily obtain'd. Finding that the enemy's force which appear'd in the rear was totally dispers'd, it was thought proper to form the line into their first marching order, and to advance; and having gain'd 600 paces, the whole front of the Europeans was attack'd by a smart fire of Artillery towards the front of the line, which was returned by one of our field pieces then in front of the Europeans. The Commanding Officer finding that the enemy still kept firing with success on our lines detached Captain Rumley with a Battalion of Sepoy Grenadiers with orders to take or spike those Guns.—but upon his advancing it was found impracticable owing to a deep Nullah extending beyond both flanks of the line, This difficulty being discover'd the line was order'd to advance, so as to be under cover of an Avenue leading to Congeveram. The Colonel finding that the enemy were apprised of his intended march, and under favour of the night might easily have laid an ambuscade for him, thought it incumbent to halt until day light, In the morning the line moved on, observing the same order as in the night—Upon the Army advancing from the Avenue (which extended 2 miles into a fine wide plain) it was instantly attack'd by a general fire of Artillery from strong and regular intrenchments, to which the line was totally expos'd. In this situation a considerable loss was sustain'd; and it was soon found proper to advance the detachment about 300 yards to a small water course that run across the plain; where most of the Troops particularly the Europeans were under cover. The Artillery was then placed upon the rising ground for the purpose of silencing the Guns of Tippoo Saib's party. The Artillery of the British Troops, soon put all those of the Enemy, into great confusion. Upon this Capt. Rumley was again detach'd with the same Command as before with Orders to take those Guns, which to all appearance were this time abandoned. Captain Gowdie with the other Battalion of Sepoy Grenadiers was Ordered to support him. At the same time that this Detachment was Ordered out the Cavalry of Tippoo Saib's party made a movement to charge the Right Flank of the line, and Capt. Rumley imagining that this was done with an intention to cut him off from the Main Body, returned without effecting his purpose. The charge which the Cavalry made was sustained with great resolution by the Body of Europeans, form'd on the right and they were at last totally repulsed with considerable loss. The charge made by this party being broke the whole body of Hyder's Army appear'd in the rear their Artillery to the amount of 50 pices being brought into their front; the Detachments under Monsr. Lally and Pumarein being posted with the Artillery of their respective Corps towards the flanks of our line and Tippoo Saib's party having from the appearance of the main body return'd to their Guns, a General and exceeding hot fire of Artillery played on our line from all Quarters, during which time our Tumbrils were unfortunately blown up and our Ammunition mostly expended and soon after our Artillery quite silenced Colonel Fletcher being in the left of the line observing the motions of the Enemy and expecting an attack on the rear Guard call'd out to two of the European Granadiers Companies to move out of the water course and support the rear Guard, at this the Battalions of Sepoys advanced without Orders out of the Water Course, throwing themselves all into confusion, and rushing thro' the Ranks of the Europeans, and in short every thing at this time had the appearance of a dreadful Scene of horror and confusion. The Enemy finding the British Troops in disorder, made a General charge on all sides with their Artillery in Front, and large bodies of Infantry firing showers of Musquetry on the line. In vain were all the efforts of the Sepoy Officers to rally the Men, and with great difficulty were the bodies of Europeans formed into one line, which sustained the attack for a Considerable time with an intripid bravery, until Col. Baillie finding that his small body of Europeans were unfit to sustain any longer the charge of such immense bodies of Cavalry; from a generous motive to save the lives of his Countrymen, ordered the Flag of Truce to be raised; but alas! to such an Enemy this was no proof of amiable intentions, they without the smallest hesitation put Man, Woman, and Child to the Sword.—After this unfortunate Action all that were saved were sent Prisoners to the Enemy's Camp, and after remaining there several Days, those who were but slightly wounded were sent to the Mysore Country, and the others to the Garrison of Arnee. This Garrison is exceedingly weak, it consists only of 100 Sepoys and those very disaffected.—The Fortifications are strong to appearance, but when examined are only Earth covered with Chunam. The Ditch can only be fitted with Water during the Monsoons I hope the Army will soon move this way, this place would be an easy prize.\n\nExtract of Letters from Madras dated 28th September 1781.\nSIR Edward Hughes has within these few Days been joined by the Monarch of 74 Guns, directly from England, and the Active Frigate from Commodore Johnston's Fleet,—The former left England on the 17th April, and brings accounts that one of our Cruizers had taken a Packet from the Mauritious, without losing any of her Letters, by which means, they had the first Intelligence of Hyders invasion of the Carnatic, and the defeat of Col. Baillie.—A Squadron of 5 Ships of the Line and 3 Frigates, under\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-10-27/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DAOrAb_haiiTGiVrfu1V3dQYgXok-EY2/view", "text": "the Command of Commodore Kempenfelt, are to accompany the East Indiamen, who are to leave England about the Middle of May, and to bring 1500 Troops. No advices had been received from the Crand Fleet.—The Affairs of America continued to wear a Favourable aspect.—East India affairs were introduced into the House of Common's by Lord North, who moved that they should be considered in a Committee of the whole House on the 23th of April.\n\nCommodore Johnston on his approach to the Cape was informed by the Frigates which he sent in before him, that the French Squadron, which had engaged him at St. Jago, had already got safe into False Bay, one of these Frigates, the Active, commanded by Captain Mackenzie, having a few Days before taken a Dutch Ship which had just left the Cape, and was bound for Ceylon (with Military Stores to a considerable value, and Bulion to the amount of 40,000 £.) gave information of the state of our affairs in India:—The Commodore being sensible that any attempt on the Cape was then too hazardous, resolved to send all his Naval force to India, except the Romney and Jupiter, and General Meadows at the same time determined to proceed on them with all his Troops amounting to 2500. They will endeavour to make this Coast, before the Monsoon sets in. Should they be too late, they will go into Bombay.—The Jupiter is to be dispatched to India from St. Helena, and Commodore Johnston is returned to England on Board the Romney.\n\nCommodore Johnston hearing that there were 5 Ships in Saldona Bay, sent a Force in to take them.—The Dutch burnt one of them, but the other four were brought out.\n\nGeneral Munro's health being better, he is gone to take the Command of the Expedition against Negapatam.—Lord Mac'Leod accompanied him.\n\nAn account of the Action near Polipaucum 27th September 1781\nTHE Evening of the 26th was a prodigious rainy one, in so much that our Tents would not admit of our marching till Noon of the 27th in the morning of which SIR EYRE COOTE took his body Guard, and reconnoitered the Enemy's Camp, distant from ours 4 short miles, and very advantageously situated. Upon SIR EYRE COOTE's shewing himself, the Enemy's Cavalry were put in motion, and 3 Battalions of our nearest Brigade under Major Elphinston, were ordered to support our reconnoitering party—The Enemy had a few Irregulars advanced on a Small rock—which 3 Battalions soon took possession of, and the Line was then ordered to follow: as soon as our Army appeared Tippoo Saib with all the Cavalry, (I never saw them all before Collected in one Body) inclined to our Left, as we Marched to the Right, and when we came opposite to their Encampment they saluted us with their Picket Guns, which we paid no sort of Attention to, but leaving the 3d 4th and 5th Brigades upon a Commanding Spot of Ground, to oppose the Cavalry the 1st and 2d Brigades pushed directly at their Infantry and Guns, drawn up to cover their striking of Tents, and who had Occupied some small rocks and the Banks of a Tank we had bad Ground to go over, but our Cavalry to the right of us, supported by the 2d Brigade gained the farther end of the Tank, whilst the little Body of Europeans Marched Smartly and in great order to the left of it, and soon drove their Red Jackets after their Picket Guns, over deep Ground in which we over took one of Bailleor's 6 Pounders and mowed them down handsomely, Hyder as soon as he found his Infantry in confusion, moved round to Tippoo, with his Green Jackets and Mons. Lally—;The cavalry and 2d Brigade having gained the rising ground where the Enemy had Encamp'd the Europeans inclined a little to the Left, firing as we advanced and forming parallel to the Brigades on the Left, whereby this time about 1500 desperate dogs had made a charge upon our Sepoys in the form of a wedge—Some of these Desparado's pushed thro' an Interval leaning upon their Horses necks, Leaving such of their Companions as there was not room for behind: to the no small entertainment of our Sepoys, who gave them their musketry and grape shot very Successfully, strewing the Ground with Carcasses both of men and Horses—The most ludicrous part of the Farce was a Garland—that the Bramins had wove and tied from Tree to Tree for Hyder to stand under during the Attack of his Gallant Horse, who retired after the first onset leaving the Babauder no doubt chagrined not a little.\n\nTippoo then moved to the left and opened some Guns to take our Line, whilst another party attacked our Baggage, but a favourable nook between 2 Rocks secured it, under cover of 2 Battalions, 1 officer was killed there by a Cannon shot, and some other trifling accidents happened of no moment. The Guns to our left soon silenced Tippoo, and the whole moved off too fast for us to come up, indeed by this time Night came on, so we had only to occupy his Encamping Ground, which we did, and found Sheep just killed, &c. Potts Boiling, and terrible to tell, for want of Rice, we could not pursue our Success.—Altogether it was a very pleasant afternoon, and has compleatly convinced me, that there is no real courage amongst these Lads.—They retreated in such confusion, that under cover of the Night, Bumrauze, and the Callastre Rajah, left them—A very few such Afternoons would sicken Hyder of fighting, his loss of Men and Horses having been very great.\n\nThe 30th at night Since writing the above I find Bumrauze is in his pollam and that 700 Bullocks were sent last night to be loaded with Rice and to fetch fouls and sheep—Coolies have been sent with 3 Battalions of Sepoys, so that we do not despair of getting to Vellore, Various are the Reports of Hyders slain—but I saw such numbers myself, that I can give Credit to at least half what they say. Hyder has moved to Wallagawnagur We are Encamped on the N. W. of the stupendious rock of Sholangue, where there is a fortified Pagode.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Madras dated 28th September 1781\nOUR Situation in this Settlement a few days ago was very alarming; owing to the great scarcity of Grain and provisions of every kind.—the want of which must have proved very fatal to thousands had not the Wise and Omnipotent disposer of all things sent the following ships with their different Cargoes to our relief—Viz The Snow Neily Gowerly Friench, Speedwell, Ship Alexander, Alex. Smart—Barnsdoff and the Dartimouth Thompson they have brought us a considerable quantity of grain from Bengal, with many other supplies, these Vessels came early, and are returned to fetch more, Gowerly French is a second time arrived with 1500 Bags of Rice from Masulapatam about which Trip he was only 15 days, and is now nearly discharged, ready to go a second Trip to Masulapatam where he is Promised freight for bengal—Captain George French Arrived at Masulipatam to load Company's Rice for Madras, the Day Gowerly came away from thence, Gowerly says the Company has lost 3 Magazines of Paddy at least Twenty Thousand Bags by fire that they were wilfully and maliciously set on fire and almost Consumed—Some Sepoys were taken into Custody on Suspicion, and that the Remainder Sold from one Pagoda to 1 3q's Per. Garce at Public Outcrys, Paddy then Selling retail at two Pagodas Per Bag that is 57 Bags nearly to the Garce A great loss and Point out the necessity of being upon their Guard in all English Settlements as Hyder Ally is supposed to have Emissaries and Incendiaries in all Quarters Especially among\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-10-27/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DAOrAb_haiiTGiVrfu1V3dQYgXok-EY2/view", "text": "Grain—GENERAL Sir EYRE COOTE\nit is Supposed Arrived at Vellour.\nLast night Sept. 25th or this morning\nthe Key of the Carnatic and S. W. of\nArcot 18 Miles last accounts mention\nthat they had a favourable March thro'\nthe Woods and were assisted by some\nPolligars with provisions and that Hy-\nder finding the Army's route changed\nand his Redoubts raised on the other\nRoads useless had followed our Armys\ntrack kept aloof to be ready to catch all\nStraglers the polligars assistance tho'\nsmall in proportion to the Consumption\nfor by all accounts we expected 1500\nBags of rice per day owing to the Baha-\nders attendance of some secondary allies\nor auxiliaries if you please whose Cha-\nracters are fully described by the late\nFacetious Mr. Foote in his Mayor of\nGarret B. Gen. Sir Hector Munroe its\nsaid has leave from England to return\nhome and Lord Mc' Leod is for taking\nthe same route they have left the Army\nand are at Madras so that Colonel Rois\nwho had so resolutely baffled all Hyders\nAttempts to take Vellour (Both by\nSword and Bribery) will on the Armys\narrival at Vellour be second in Command.\nHyder being suspicious, that an immediate\nattack will be made on Arcot, as soon as the\nHeavy Baggage &c. are secured at Vel-\nlour, is taking every step to render the\nassault abortive; tho' sanguine people\nare of Opinion, that he will not run the\nRisque of a general storm.\n\nBy the last accounts from Col. Lang,\nhe had made a successfull Salley, and ta-\nken 15 hundred Bullocks laden with\nRice, and some Elephants with treasure,\ngoing for Arcott from Hyder Ally's\nCountry, a timely supply for Vellour,\nEach Bullock carried 100 of Hyder Al-\nly's measures, Equal to 75 Madras\nmeasures, 23 of which makes one Ben-\ngal Maund.—Hyder's Army run's\nshort of Rice, and by the last accounts\nthey served out only three measures for\none Rupee; and it's said Dissatisfaction\ngreatly prevails in Hyders Camp, the\nTroops being in Arrears of pay, and\nProvisions Scarce.\n\nAdm. Sir Edward Hughes' Fleet are\nCruzing off of Negapatam, and a num-\nber of Seamen have been Cloathed, and\ntaught the Manual Exercise, in order\nto Land and assist Col. Nixon whose\nArmy collected from the Trichinoply,\nTanjore, and Southern Cantonments,\nare expected at Negapatam Sept, 29th\nat farthest, it's expected a General\nstorm will take place, unless Mynheers\nimmediately Surrenders Notwithstanding\ngreat Reinforcements have been\nthrown into Negapatam from Ceylon,\nboth Europeens, Malays and Coffrees.\n\nThe Coventry is arrived at Madras\nfrom the fleet (and brings orders for 2 of\nthe Europe Ships to be sent with stores\nProvisions and Troops) now at Negap-\natham. The Royal Admiral and the\nEssex are ordered on that service the for-\nmer lately returned from Injeram with\nGrain &c. and the Latter Arrived from\nEngland Aug. 25th Coventry returned\nSept. 26th.\n\nDEATH.] Gilbert Paisley Esq; sur-\ngeon General on the Coast whose services\nat Madras had rendred him greatly re-\nspected having been resident there up-\nwards of 25 years. He came out Origi-\nnally in the Artillery as a Lieut. F. W.\nbut soon exchanged the Sword, Spunge\nworm, and Ramrod for the Lancett\nGold Headed Cane and Snuff box.\n\nTHE Active Frigate arrived at Madras\nthe 17th Instant with a Dutch 40 Gun\nShip Prize with 52,000 £ in Specie on\nboard fell in with her 3 Days after she was\ndispatched from Commodore Johnson—\nfrom the Cape—Johnson has taken 4\nDutch Indiaman out of Simmon's Bay\nand one of our Frigates cut one out of\nFalse Bay He himself is gone with the\nPrize to St. Helena to Convoy our\nIndiaman homeward bound the Dutch\nPrizes were all Loaded ready to sail for\nHolland—Admiral Kempenfelt with 2\nSail of the Line and 4 Frigates left\nPortsmouth the 1st. of May for the East\nIndies.\n\nExtracts of a Letter from Col. Muir's\nCamp dated 9th October.\n\n\"CAPT. THO. FORD, is now in\nScindy's Camp, with the Articles for\nhis signature, and tho' the Particulars\nof treaty are not yet known, it's Cur-\nrently reported, and generally believed,\nthat the first Article is, Col Muir's im-\nmediate return at the Dooab.—That the\nFort Lohah be given up.—That the\nGuns and stores, taken by Col. Camac,\nbe returned.—Scindy has entered into a\ntreaty with the Rannan of Ghode, which\nis by no means favourable to us.—Col.\nMuir has requested from him the parti-\nculars, which he has positively refused.\n\nMILITARY PROMOTIONS.\nARTILLERY.\n\nCAPTAIN Lieutenant Cornelius Davies\nto the Rank of Captain and to rank\nas such from the 1st. Oct. 1781.—Lieutenant\nRobert Hambleton to the rank of Captain\nLieut. to rank in his own Corps from this\nDay and in the Army from the 5th of Oct.\n1781. Lt. F. W. John Neash to the rank\nof Lieut to rank in his own Corps and in the\nArmy from this Day.\n\nINFANTRY.\nLIEUTENANTS Advanced to the rank\nof Captains in the Army from the first of Oct\n1781.—and in their own Corps from the fol-\nlowing succession.—\nCaptain Cornelius Bradford to take rank in\nthe—Inf. 1st. Oct. 1781.\nThomas Haughow do. 2d. do.\nLawrence Gaull, do. 3d. do.\nDyoen Marshel, do. 4th do.\nJohn Summervile, do. 5th do.\nJohn Cunnigham, do. 6th do.\nJohn Rotten, do. 7th do.\nSamuel Cox. do. 8th do\nRobert Henderson, do. 9th do.\nAndrew Davidson, do. 10th do.\nDavid Cunnigham, do. 11th do.\nRobert Galispie, do. 12th do.\nJohn Gordon to take Rank in the Infantry\n13th Oct. 1st 1781\nLewis Corssile, do. 14th do.\nJoun Hammilton do. 15th do.\nHenry Wallis, do. 16th do.\nGeorge Berrell, do. 17th do.\nPeter Murray, do. 18th do.\n\nENSIGNS Advanced to the Rank of\nLieutenants to rank in the Army 1st. Oct.\nand in their own Corps in the following suc-\ncession:\nJohn Tailer to the Rank of Lieut of\nInf. 1st Oct. 1781\nJohn Cunnigham, do. 2d do.\nNich. Dunford do. 3d do.\n—Hewit do. 4th do.\nPeter Ni ony do. 5th do.\nJohn Rock, do. 6th do.\nWilliam Cooper, do. 7th do.\nJohn Plummer, do. 8th do.\nJames Plummer, do. 9th do.\nTheobald Pursell do. 10th do.\nRobert Fleming, do. 11th do.\nBenjamin Litton do. 12th do.\nSamuel H. Lawe do. 13th do.\nRobt. Robenett, do. 14th do.\nChrist. Davenish, do. 15th do.\nHenry Lennon, do. 16th do.\nNick. Gruber, do. 17th do.\nCharles Smith, do. 18th do.\nJohn Hines, do. 19th do.\nJames Mc' Roberts do. 20th do.\nWilliam Neale, do. 21d do.\nWilliam Doonon, do. 22d do.\nJohn Hevelin, do. 23d do.\nAlex. Morrison, do. 24th do.\n\nCADETS advanced to the rank of Ensigns\ntheir rank to be adjusted after the Arrival of\nthe Court of Directed General List for this\nSeason.\nJohn D. Gibbs Christopher Kelly, John\nMc' Clintock, John Gage, Peter Grant,\nS. W. Mangrave, Wm. Burton, Edward\nCracroft, James Cathcart Thomas Duncan,\nWm. S. Green, Thomas Morgan, Lochleu\nPawl. James Roach, Wm. Reclie Ambrose\nWyker, Wm. Yule, John Adams, George\nBeazley S. Burtwait, Samuel Kelly, George\nInmac, Hon. Housten Rodrick S. Frazer,\nPelliquin Reves.\n\nENGENIER CORPS.\nCADETS advanced to the Rank of Ensigns\nPeter Stewart, John Wagstaff.\n\nAcknowledgements to Correspondents.\nA. Z. is received and will be inserted in\nour next.—A friends letter is also recei-\nved, and the Editor is much obliged to him\nfor his kind concern for his long Confinement,\nhe also allows that, the plan of the Editors\nCreditors will take place the begining of the\nMonth of next December, who it is supposed\nwill compleate what his unfeeling enemies\nmay leave unfinished but the Editor has no re-\ndress, here there is no higher power to appeal\nto, far from his King, his Country and his\nfriends.—and he must bear his persecu-\ntions with fortitude as becometh a Man and\na Christien.—The Editor hopes the Au-\nthor will not be offenced at his refusing to\npublish his remarks of his Case at present, as\nit might give offence to one out of that\nNumber, who (if the Editor is a Judge of\nMankind) he thinks bears no part in the\nplan.\n\nThe Remainder of the Promotions,\nthe Contractor and the Dialogue with\nseveral other things are left out until\nnext Week for want of room.\n\nL O S T.\nSUPPOSED on the Race Ground, or\nthe Road Leading from thence to\nTown, out of a Phaeton, a Large Rose\nDiamond hair-pin.—Whosoever has\nfound such a one and will bring it to\nMr HICKY at the printing office they\nshall receive a reward of six Gold moh-\n\nW A N T E D.\nA Very excellent Pocket reading\nGlass, it's focus quality must be\nstrong and attractive, no matter as to the\nmounting so that the Glass answer the\nabove description, the price is required,\nin a line directed to P. M. at the Pri-\nnting Office.\n\nJUST PUBLISHED.\nBY AUTHORITY.\nAND is Sold at the Library, the\nBye Law, either bound or in sheets.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-10-27/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DAOrAb_haiiTGiVrfu1V3dQYgXok-EY2/view", "text": "Continued from our Last.\nVOL. I. Page 265.—\"When the Head presents fair, with the forehead to the Sacrum, the Occiput to the Pubis, and the Ears to the Pelvis, or a little diagonal; in this Case, the head is commonly pretty well advanced in the Bason, and the Operator seldom miscarries in the Use of the Forceps. Things being thus situated, let the Patient be laid on her back, her Head and Shoulders being somewhat raised, and the ——— advanced a little over the Side or Foot of the Bed; while the Assistants sitting on each side, support her ——— at the same Time, keeping her ——— and raised up to the ——— that she may not be apt to catch Cold.——— These Precautions being taken, let the Operator place himself on a low Chair, and having lubricated with Pomatum the Blades of the Forceps, and also his Right hand and Fingers, slide first the Hand gently into the Vagina *, pushing it along in a flattened Form, between that and the Child's Head, until the Fingers have passed the os internum; then, with his other Hand, let him take one of the Blades of the Forceps from the place where it was deposited, and introduce it betwixt his right Hand and the Head; if the Point or Extremity of it should stick at the Ear, let it be slipt backwards a little, and then guided forwards with a slow and deliberate Motion: when it shall have passed the os uteri\" (Neck of the Womb) \"let it be advanced still farther up, until the rest at which the Blades look into each other, be close to the lower Part of the Head, or at least within an Inch thereof—Having in this Manner introduced one Blade, let him withdraw his right Hand, and insinuate his left in the same Direction, along the other side of the Head, until his Fingers shall have passed the os internum;\" (Mouth of the Womb) \"then taking out the other Blade from the Place of CONCEALMENT, with the Hand that is disengaged, let it be applied to the other side of the Child's Head, by the same Means employed in introducing the first; then the left Hand must be withdrawn, and the Head being embraced between the Blades, let them be locked in each other. Having thus secured them, he must take a firm Hold with BOTH Hands, and when the Pain comes on, begin to turn the Head from Side to Side, continuing this Operation during every Pain, until the Vertex appearts through the os externum, and the Neck of the Child can be felt with the Finger, below the os Pubis; at which time; the Forehead pushes out the Perinæum like a large Tumour: then let him stand up, and raising the Handles of the Forceps, PULL the Head upwards also, and the Forehead being turned half round upwards, the Perinæum and the lower Parts of the os externum,\" (the Entrance of the Virgina) \"may not\n* The Passage for the Birth.\n\nbe tore.\" Here we find that Nothing is left to Nature! An Operation—which ought to be entirely her own—is taken quite out of her Hands—and put into those of a Man—who interrupts her in her Business, with Instruments out of Sight!—And this, too, we have found, even \"when the Head presents fair!\"—Can we conceive this long Operation carrying on, in the Dark, without trembling for the Woman, who lies exposed to such rough Handling with Iron Forceps?!—A Woman, on the contrary—happily ignorant of these Methods to tear Children from the Womb—and sensible of the Pains of Labour—presumes not to turn Nature out of it's Course; but patiently waits the Moment when she is to assist, not with Blades of Steel, but Hands which informs her what she touches, and what she is about?\n(To be Continued)\n\nANY Person or Persons who can give information of Mr. William Maynard, will hear something to his advantage Mr. M— was 5th Mate of the Shrewsbury Indiamen Capt, Coggan about two Years and a half ago, but remain'd in India, he was seen in Calcutta on October last. a line directed to K. P or to Mr. Hicky printer of the Bengla\n\nALL PERSONS\nHAVING any claims, or demands on the Estate of James Dumoulin deceased are desired to sendin their accounts to Mr. George Arnold Roote of Calcutta, or Mr. Edward Ephraim Pote of Rungpore, the Executors of the said James Dumonlin deceased; and such persons as are indebted to the said Estate are Requested to pay what they so owe to either of the said Executors as soon as they possibly can;\n\nW A N T E D.\nTWO Coffries who can play very well on the French Horn and are otherwise handy and useful about a House, relative to the Business of a Consumer, or that of a Cook, they must not be fond of Liquors.\nAny person, or persons having Such to dispose off, will be treated with by applying to the Printer.\n\nF O R S A L E.\nBY Mr. James Prescott, No. 114 in the Loll or Cossitollah Baazar.—Batavia Arrack in Leagures or thirds, that hath been several Years in the Country.\n\nW A N T E D.\nA small and convenient Budgerow built with Teek wood, with a Hall, and Bed-room, and Venetian blinds with sufficient room for ten Oars.—The Owner of such, may apply at the Printing Office.\n\nMr. J O N E S.\nBEGS leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Presidency that the Europe investment which he lately purchased of Captain Walker, is now at his House nearly opposite the post Office and are ready for sale.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nA Spot of Garden ground, Consisting of one Biggah and four Cottahs near Cossey-pore pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges, with a good Carriage Road.\nFor particulars please to enquire of Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar, at Calcutta.\n\nTo The P U B L I C.\nTO be Raffled for by Supscription on a Garden belonging to Mrs. Cornelia De Silva measuring as Per, Potta Seven Biggahs and 15 Cottahs; Situated in Dee Entilly, which is at present Lett out to John Belie Esq for the Company's use.\nThis Garden is now to be Raffled for, and valued at the Sum of Six Thousand Sicca Rupees, divided unto Eighty Chances at 75 Rupees each chance, Any Lady, or Gentleman willing to subscribe are requested to send their Names to Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office.\nN. B. Timely Notice will be given in this paper Specifying the day of the Raffle.\n\nMrs. M A N N.\nBEGS leave to inform the Ladies and gentlemen of the Presidency that she has moved to the Radda Baazar at No. 139 Opposite the House lately occupied by Messrs. Guthrie and Wordie.\nNB. Carpenters work as usual Carried on by Mr. Mann.\n\nW A N T E D.\nA Very Elegant Diamond Breast Buckle the stones Europe cut, and Europe Sett—Any person having such of dispose of are requested to send it by their Sarcar to the Printing Office with a letter mentioning the lowest Price, and if approved of they will be treated with\nCalcutta 8th Sept. 1781.\n\nAT THE ACADEMY!\nMRS. Griffith's Garden House near the Bytaconnah) young Gentlemen are genteely Boarded; tenderly treated and expeditiously taught by the most improved methods. The English, French, Latin, and Italian Languages grammatically. Also Writing, Accompts, Geography &c. Such Gentlemen and Ladies who think proper to honour him with the Tuition of their Children, may depend upon his most strenous Endeavours to merit their Countenance and future Recommendation, by a Religious discharge of the important Trust reposed in him, both with Respect to their Learning and Morals. For particulars Mr. Cowen begs leave to refer to Messrs. THORNHILL & KILLICAN. The terms for Board and Education are 40 sicca Rupees per. Month for all under Ten years of Age, and 50 for all above.\n\nW A N T E D.\nABOUT 40 Gallons of pure old Jamaica Rum.\nAnd also about six Dozen of the best Byon Wine.\nPlease to direct a Line to B. W. at the printing Office mentioning the Age of the Rum and the price and the party shall be treated with.\n\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, First, and late PRINTER, to the Hon. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-11-03", "date": "1781-11-03", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-11-03/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D5g0lDOGS2wf0UuYMOTnmYIJVnCEedEB/view", "text": "H I C K Y's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\n93 From Saturday October, the 27th to Saturday November 3d. 1781. [No. XLI]\n\nHOUSE OF COMMONS.\nMONDAY APRIL 9th.\n\nLORD NORTH moved that on Wednesday the 25th instant the House should resolve itself into a Committee of the whole House to take into Consideration the making certain Proposals to the East India Company, relative to their Charter, and the conduct of their Territorial Revenues in India.— His Lordship stated in a speech of an Hour and a half, in a very able manner, the Relation the East India Company of Merchants, stood in with regard to the Public.\n\nHe observed, that the Charter, by which the present East India Company enjoyed their possessions and exclusive Trade, had been within a few years renewed three different times, and it was now necessary again either to render it as before, or adopt some other mode for conducting the Trade of India.—His Lordship then stated that in the Year 1767, the Charter of the East India Company had expired, but was renewed for two Years, on their paying Yearly £. 400,000 to Government, that by this Agreement, the Company were obliged to pay that Yearly sum, whatever their own dividends might amount to, which he thought exceedingly unjust, as he conceived the Money to be paid by the Company, ought to bear some proportion to their Receipts and dividends.— Accordingly in the Year 1769, when the two Years, before granted had expired, their Charter was renewed for five Years longer, on consideration of their paying to Government a Sum exactly equal to that of their own dividends, by which means Government received a Rent from the Company proportioned to their abilities to pay it, but that in 1772, the East India Company's Affairs were in a deranged and disordered state, and they were unable to discharge the great Demands on them, which chiefly consisted of Bills of Exchange. At that period Government stepped into their Rescue and support, and then by a resolution of the House of Commons advanced them 1,400,000 £, which enabled them to go on and liquidate their accounts.\n\nThis grant of Money was however, accompanied with certain restrictions and Regulations, which they bound themselves to abide by, one of which was, that they were not to make any dividends higher than seven per Cent, till they had reduced the Bond debt, of three Millions, to exactly one half that sum, and that then if they encreased their dividends to eight per Cent, that two thirds of the Profits arising from the Sale of their Goods and Merchandize, after paying such eight per Cent, should be paid Government towards satisfying their Demands of £. 1,400,000 advanced to the Company, a part of which his Lordship stated still remained unpaid.— He further observed, that in the Year 1774, the Charter to the East India Company, was again renewed for six Years under certain Regulations, and which period was now also expired. His Lordship observed, the renewal of the Charter to the East India Company, on the adopting some mode for carrying on the Trade to that part of the Globe, was what would come before the House in the Committee, which he moved for, but that tho' that might and surely was the properest time for entering fully into the questions, yet, that he might avoid any imputation of precipitancy, he had thought proper to give such long previous Notice, that every Gentleman might come properly prepared to give his Opinion on a matter of so great importance to the Nation, and that at present he should content himself, with only barely mentioning what in his opinion would be the Chief object for the consideration of the House, when they should go into that Committee.\n\nIn the first place, he said there was no doubt but that Government, in granting the Charter to the East India Company to entitle them to an exclusive trade, might impose such regulation and laws as they shou'd deem salutary and advantageous both to the Company and the Public. His Lordship then observed he at all times professed himself and hoped he should ever be considered, as an enemy to absolute or despotic Government, yet the same forms of Government and the same laws that were found most consonant to the nature of the Inhabitants of one Country, had a tendency diametrically opposite to those of another, and it might be thought very properly an object highly meriting the attention of Parliament. In the framing a new code of laws for the Government of their settlements in India, it might be proper to invest the supreme Council of Bengal with an authority much greater than it at present enjoy'd being only primus inter pares, as a system of Government more coagenial to the Inhabitants of that Country, and against which no European, who might go there in pursuit of honour or of wealth, could have any well founded objection, as he would be acquainted with them before he went, and could consider it as no greater hardship than a soldier, who by entering into the profession of Arms, becomes amenable to the military law, and liable to be tried by a Court martial.—However he conceived that to be one of the points for the consideration of Parliament, he had only just hinted it, without giving his own sentiments on it.\n\nThe Criminal Laws that now subsist have been a great source of complaint, and he believed very justly, a reformation in them would therefore be highly deserving the attention of Parliament.— The Army also he mentioned as a matter that ought to come very fully before the House, and further, whether it might not be adviseable for the Crown (that is, the Crown as trustee for the public) to take all the Territorial possessions of the Company in India into it's own Management, and make the Trade a free Trade. These and a great many other matters of equal importance, both to the Public and the Company would be the subject of their deliberations when in the Committee. His Lordship then made the motion as Stated above\n\nGeneral Smith Contradicted Lord North about Government having lent the East India Company the sum of £1400,000 He stated that the Company were no doubt in the year 1772 under some little embarrassments, but not in that state of poverty the noble Lord had described; the Company at that time had in their ware and storehouses immense quantities of very valuable goods and Merchandize, which from the quantity imported were for a short time unsaleable, and that Government had not advanced the Company a penny; the sum the noble Lord alluded to was money owing by the Company to government on Account of Custom-House duties and which no doubt was paid in the manner he had stated. The General spoke much against the Crown taking the territorial possessions of the Company from them; and denied that the Company were in debt to Government.\n\nMr Jenkinson supported Lord North but said he did not then wish to go into any debate on the Subject; it was a matter he had given the most serious and attentive Consideration to, he could say much on it, but he should reserve himself till the Committee shou'd set, and hoped he should for the present put an end to further debate.\n\nMr. Burke entered warmly into the business, declared himself an enemy to the Company's Carrying on a war in India hoped the noble Lord was not serious\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-11-03/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D5g0lDOGS2wf0UuYMOTnmYIJVnCEedEB/view", "text": "about the crown taking into it's own hands the territorial possessions of the Company, the moment it did, he predicted the total overthrow of the British establishments in that part of the World he objected much to the framing any new laws, professed himself a great enemy to ennovations of every Kind, especially in a matter of such importance; he complained that the laws already subsisting, were sufficiently severe for the support of the Government, the plea of their being too mild was absurd and ridiculous; for mild as they were, they were not exerted or put in force; and Until they were, and then found ineffectual, or inadequate to the purposes of Government, he should be against the introducing any new ones.\n\nMr. Gregory professed himself an Independant man, unconnected with any party, and both as a holder of stock and an East India Director, he could wish the several matters mentioned by the Noble Lord to be fully discussed by parliament, and offered his utmost Services for the good both of the Public and the Company; he said he had spent many years in India, and he considered it always as by no means benefical to the East India Company their extending their territorial Revenues: he would rather wish they were more Circumcribed than at present; however, when the House should go into a Committee, he would deliver his Sentiments more fully.\n\nMr. Burke, General, Smith, Mr. Gregory, Lord North, and some other Members, severally rose to explain and reply, chiefly urging the same arguments before used, and reserving themselves to speak at full in the Committee Lord North's Motion was then put, and carried without a division.\n\nGeneral Smith, in order to ascertain the present situation of the East India Company, moved that the proper persons be ordered to lay before that House an exact account of all the East India Company's Assetts, both at home and on the Passage home from India; which was agreed to without a division. Adjourned.\n\nMr. HICKY,\nSIR,\nAs the intent of the inclosed is solely what is declared the Public Good, I shall not assign any other reason for sending it to you, to be inserted in your Paper.\nYour well wisher.\nOct. 12th 1781. A. Z.\n\nTo the Hon'ble\n*———*———Esq;\nSIR,\nI shall not make any apology for addressing you in the Public Paper; what is offered here could not be told to you, at least I would not chuse risking the small interest I may have with you, by making the attempt.\n\nFew Men; if any, ever came into a share of the Administration of a Government, at a more critical time than that you have, Your connections with Mr. H. are well known, and of course, that you and your Friends have been his warm support at home, and it is generally concluded not only by him and his dependants, but the Majority of the British Subjects here, and also the principle Natives, that you will implicitly adopt his Schemes and plans only like Mr. ——— taking care that your Relations, Friends &c. are provided for;—Nay it is more than probable, that not knowing the real melancholly situation of the Company's affairs on this side the Cape, at the time of your departure from home, such in a great measure was your intention.\n\nBut circumstances being as they are let us hope Sir, that the true and critical interest of the Company, nay your Country; and regard for your own fame will have their proper weight.—If you wish to know the real state of affairs be easy of access to all parties, examine what was the situation of the Company's Revenues, the amount of their investments; the nature of our treaty's when by whom and for what pretence any have been broken: The reputation the british Name was held in by the different Country powers the Company's credit; with the extent of foreign exports and imports of the Port of Calcutta, some five years ago: and what they are now; also from what causes and by what steps they have been brought into their present situation: or whether any alterations that have been made, or plans adopted, are really for the good of the state and fixt on a lasting solid foundation, or only tempory expedients calculated upon false principles, or to serve barely private views.—in short see and know things really yourself.—Do not like a Gentleman that is gone home conceive that from reading a few Pamphlets, or occasional essays in the papers in London (wrote always from private motives) you can have framed a Competent Judgement of the true interests of a complicated Government, and of a greater number of Inhabitants than great Britain commands in Europe. If you do, you may like him after 5 or 6 years experience have occasion to say, that you find your knowledge to be less than you deemed it the day of your arrival.\n\nOn reading the History of the Portuguese in India of a 170 years ago, and reflecting on their present Situation, we have an alarming lesson to us: If any one in the time of abbuquerque was to have Prophesied the fall of his Country men, he would doubtless have been looked upon as a Mad man, nay indeed five years ago to have foretold our present situation would not have gained much more credit.—It is doubtless a very critical one, yet perhaps it may be in your power to retrieve it—Integrity and application will do great thing's, and nothing really advantageous can be expected with out them.\n\nThe scandalous private Contracts made with the Company, contrary to repeated Orders, and Odious Monopolies, will doubtless enrich individuals, and as doubtless have the same effect in this part of the world, as the like steps ever had in all others; indeed if it was not for the distress of the Coast for Provissions, the Foreign Exports and Imports of Calcutta, would not pay the fees of Office.—Your abilities to put a stop to the hasty strides which ruin in making, shall not be doubted, nay we will doubt nothing, but hope all concluding that you will not only see the critical Importance of your resolutions, but be properly animated with the Glorious Idea, of acting with Honor and Integrity, amidst a torrent of Venality and corruption, and handing down a Name that your posterity may with honest pride boast of, amongst those whose only wish will be to be forgotten.—Then you will be superior to party, not being influenced by the Man, but the measure.—Then it will be needless to point out the many grievances Industry labours under,—the injurious Contracts, that have been made (where even a third Seller has acquired a Fortune.) The imprudent Monopolies * that have been granted, the Sinecure, places that have been created, and in short not only that general discouragement to Trade which ——— has given for some time past, but strange profusion of the Company's Treasure, which seems to have increased with it's scarcety.\n\nI am Sir, with respect.\nYours &c.\nCalcutta 12th Oct. A. Z.\n\n* Salt having rose, from the Monopoly, as might be expected, there are to be no third Sales according to Advertisement, it being all purchased by the Committee Agents.—Tho' if you can get a Letter from a great Man it may be found.\n\nCALCUTTA.\nExtract of a Letter dated Madras 12th October 1781.\nMAJOR Clifton died the 4th Instant The Army is still at Bomaroze Pollam were they have been sowed with a Month's Provision, and with which Lieut Col. Owen sett off on the 7th Instant with 9 Batt. of Sepoys for the Releif of Velour, a large Quantity is expected in a few Days and that the army are in hopes of\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-11-03/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D5g0lDOGS2wf0UuYMOTnmYIJVnCEedEB/view", "text": "being able to caution between Velour and A cot - Sence Hyders last Defeat his Troops desert in large Bodies - his Forces Southward have been well drubbed, by our little army there, which Gen. Munro is gone to take the Command off, and to lay Siege to Negapatam as Government there will not give it up, and for which purpose the Fleet was not to have left the least before the 20th Instant.\n\nBy letters from Ingland of the 25th of April last we learn that the Company wear to jestle with Government on the 25th of the next months, and that Bengal was to be the Supreme Government on the same plan as that of the dutch at Batavia the powers of the Supreme Court to be curtailed and we are to be strongly supported India.\n\nThe GOVERNOR GENERAL we are informed, has appointed Capt. Wm. Lane a Major by Brevit, for his Gallant and distinguished behaviour. - Capt. Rob. Philips, and Rob. Bumford are appointed to Command Sepoy Batallions. - Mr. Sam. Taner and Mr. Macmeron are appointed Cadets on this Establishment. - The Detachment under the Comand of Major James Crawford which went in pursuit of the Rajah Chyte Sing, were at Hullicak the twenty second on the fronteers of Bogle cund, and his Men are so sickly that he was unable to proceed. Three of his European Officers were sent into Chunar dangerously ill, and it's said that three parts of his detachment which consists of his own Regiment of Light Infantry, and one Battallion of the 7th Regiment unner the same consideration. Their disordar a Hill Fever.\n\nContinued from our last.\n\nList of Cadets with their Order of Rank dated East India House London the 6th May 1778 to rank in the Army as Lieutenants from the 8th Oct. 1778 and in the infantry from the following Days viz.\nArmy Infantry\nLieut. James Gould 8 Oct 78 8 Oct 78\nThe H. D. Anstrother do 9th do\nHenry Fole Calcroft do 10th do\nE. Swift Broughton do 11th do\nJohn Brown do 12th do\nGeorge Ammond do 13th do\nHenry John Saenders do 14th do\nPhillip Colebrooke do 15th do\nRobert Harrison do 16th do\nWilliam Macnamora do 17th do\nThomas Watson do 18th do\nThomas Shaw do 19th do\nFrancis Hyan do 20th do\nJohn Hume do 21st do\nJoseph Brown do 22d do\nJohn Stewart do 23d do\nJames Penington do 24th do\nJoseph Gascoyne do 25th do\nJohn Williams do 26th do\nCharles Carter do 27th do\nMichael Hefferman do 28th do\nArmy Infantry\nLieut. T. Williamson 8 Oct 81 29 Oct 81\nPatrick Tallon do 30th do\nPatrick Dow do 31st do\nJohn Grey 1st Nov. 1781\nWilliam Kearbury do 2d do\nLt. George Ashe do 3d do\nDavid Burrell do 4th do\nWm. Massey Baker do 5th do\nRobt. Steer Allen do 6th do\nJoseph Edagr do 7th do\nJohn Gordon do 8th do\nRobt. Colebrooke do 9th do\nJohn Gowen do 10th do\nLancelot Thomson do 11th do\n\nC Fred. Sampson do 12th do\n---- Lawtie do 13th do\nRobert Holdane do 14th do\nSimpson Dubois do 15th do\nHenry Perry Monk do 16th do\nThomas Williamson do 17th do\nJames Gordon do 18th do\nThomas Muisse do 19th do\nLawrence Rawstone do 20th do\nJames Mc. Lean do 21st do\nRobert Henderson do 22d do\nGeorge Bateman Lowley do 23d do\nThomas Hawkins do 24th do\nEdward Seymous Conwey do 25th do\nFrancis Rutledge do 26th do\nJames Edwards do 27th do\nRichard Sadler Peason do 28th do\nEd. Alex. Johnson do 29th do\nJohn Waite do 30th do\nEdward Clayton do 1st do\nT. S. Bateman do 2d do\nEd. R. Jackson do 3d do\nJohn Jackson do 4th do\n\nMinutes of Council 08th October 1781.\nMILITARY DEPARTMENT.\nMess. John Band, Thomas Richison, Peter Lambert, John Dickens, and William Monteeth, Having produced Certificates from the Court of Directors, Appointing them Cadets upon this Presidency, the Board Direct the same to be Published in General Orders.\n\nMinutes of Council 15th October 1781.\nResolved that the following Gentlemen be Appointed Cadets on this Establishment.\nMess. Daniel Vaughn Kane, Peter Hennan ---- Pryor, Barnard Rose, James Dear, ---- Hoyson Alex. Mc.Vaigh Stephen Shear, Dennis Connolly, John Hainsly,\n\nAgreed that Mr. William Scelton be Admitted as Assistant Surgeon on this Establishment from this Day.\n\nOrdered that the Widow of the Late Capt. Wm. Davies, be admitted on the List of Pensioners, entitle to the Benefit of the Military Fund.\n\nAgreed that Mr. John Wilkison be Appointed Deputy Pay Master to the Temporary Brigede.\n\nAgreed that Mr. Robinson be Appointed Deputy Pay Master to the Temporary Brigade in the Room of Mr. Schooly who has Resign'd that Office.\n\nSailed October 28th Ship Betsy Capt. Geddas to the South ward.\n\nDEATHS. - 28th between the hours of two and three in the morning Lt. Col. Fissier 30th Mr. Perkins, Attoreny at Law.\n\nA few days ago the post Master at Culpee Killed his own boy and then cut his own throat.\n\nCALCUTTA RACES.\n\nOn thursday last before a very briliant Assembly of the most perfect and Accomlished beauties in the Presidency Attended, by, a numerous Calvalcade of Gentlemen of the highest Rank and abilities in Calcutta who to a man, were dying swains and danglers at the shrine of Beauty.\n\nWas Run for 4,000 Sicca Rupees, by Mr. Princeps Gray Horse, New-pice, against Mr. Touchet's Bay Horse, New Rum - New-pice, beat New-Rum quite Hollow.\n\nWe hear there was a Race between the two Heats, by a few Pigs.\n\nMr. JONES,\n\nBEGS leave to inform the Ladies and Gentleman of the Presidency, that having purchased the whole of Captain Walkers, and the greater part of Captain Dauglas, Cargoe's that they are now selling at his House nearly opposite the Post Office.\n\nTo be SOLD.\n\nFOUR Grey Carrage Horses well Matched. and lately brought down from the Country, to be seen at Bowdens Livery stables, - And may be agreed for by applying to Mr. Savery, in the Loll, or Cossitoliah Baazar.\nCalcutta 3 November 1781\nFort St. George 10th Oct. 1781.\n\nS C H E M E.\n\nFOR raising One Hundred Thousand Pagodas by a Lottery. to consist of 400 Tickets, at 250 Pagodas each, and to be drawn on the first day of June next, under the Sanction of Government.\nPrizes. Pagodas.\n1 20,000\n1 10,000\n2 at 5000 each 10,000\n3 at 2500 each 7,500\n9 at 1000 each 9000\n82 at 500 each 41,000\n1 first drawn Ticket to be entitled to 1,500\n1 last drawn Ticket to be entitled to 1000\n100 Prizes 100,000\n300 Blanks\n400 Tickets.\n\nThe Prizes to be paid in Money within six Months after the Lottery is drawn and a Deduction of one per Cent only to be made for Charges, Tickets are now ready to be delivered at the Secretary's Office in the Fort House where they will be issued to all Purchasers until the 15th of November next, and no longer.\nBy Order of the President & Council.\n(Signed) CHA's FREEMAN Secretary.\n\nFor sale by CHARLES HELLYAR.\n\nA Large quantity of good seasoned Saul Timber, which he has purchased of a Gentleman lately come down the Country, the said Timber are lying at the Rope Walk Gaut, about half a Mile to the Northward of Sulkey Market: The price of the Timber are as follows. - Beams 28 Feet long 12 Inches by 9 Inches, at S R 19 each\n28 f l 12 i's by 9 i's at S R 19 E\n25 do. 11 i's by 9 i's at do. 15 do\n23 do. 10 i's by 8 i's at do. 12 do\n21 do. 10 i's by 7 i's at do. 10 do\n19 do. 9 i's by 7 i's at do. 7 do\n17 do. 8 i's by 6 i's at do 5-8 do\n16 do. 8 i's by 6 i's at do. 5 do\nThe above Timbers are all cleanly dressed.\nIn the rough, whole Saul Timbers from 27 Feet long to 31 at S R 14 each, Square pieces of Timber for Doors, Windows, and Burgers of sizes.\nN. B. The above to be brought over to the Gauts at Calcutta, at the Expence of the disposer and free from Duty.\n\nJUST PUBLISHED\nBY AUTHORITY.\nAND is Sold at the Library, the Bye Law either bound or in Sheats.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-11-03/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D5g0lDOGS2wf0UuYMOTnmYIJVnCEedEB/view", "text": "Continued from our last.\n\nBUT it may be said that the Friends can always observe when Instruments are going to be used—and can prevent it. The following Transcript proves the contrary.\n\nVol. I. Page 264.—\"The Woman being laid in a right Position for the application of the Forceps, the Blades ought to be PRIVATELY conveyed between the Feather-Bed and th Cloaths, at a small Distance from one another, or on each side of the Patient: that this Conveyance may be the more easily effected, the Legs of the Instrument ought to be kept in the Operator's side Pockets. Thus provided, when he sits down to deliver, let him spread the Sheet that hangs over the Bed, upon his Lap, and under that Cover, take out and dispose the Blades on each Side of the Patient; by which Means he will often be able to deliver with the Forceps, without their being perceived by the Woman herself, or any of the Assistants.\"\n\nIf it be said, that though Instruments can thus be concealed, yet there are a few who have entirely laid them aside—and that, therefore, their Practice is not liable to these Objections—I answer, that those who never use Instruments, bear a very small Proportion to the Numbers who do. Besides, if they do not use Instruments, yet they all digitate, by way of dialating the Passage—and the Danger of excoriating, or inflaming the Parts, by unnecessary, unnatural Friction, is of itself sufficient to render their Practice not so safe as that of experienced Women.\n\nBut suppose we were even to grant that there may be some few Men, who neither digitate, nor use Instruments *—what follows?—Why all that can be drawn from it, is, that there are some few Men who are AS SAFE as Women!—In Cases where there is no Danger, their Excellence consists, in acting like an experienced Woman. May I not, then, beg leave to ask, why a modest Woman might not as well employ her own Sex, at first, (till her Case has been found to be One in many Thousands) as wantonly pre-resolve to have a Man, whether necessary, or not—though that Man is to be applauded, and deemed safe, only in Proportion as he is known to act like a Woman of Eminence.\n\nC H A P. IV.\n\nMen-Midwives violate Modesty—and endanger Virtue.\n\nWE have found, that except in very extraordinary Cases, the manual Assistance of a Man-Midwife is unnecessary—and that his Digitation and Instruments, render his Practice frequently productive of Mischief. We are now to examine whether his Familiarities are consistent with Modesty—Delicacy—Decency—and whether Consequences are not likely to result from them, destructive of the Peace of Families—and fatal to Virtue.\n\nThere are many People who ignorantly imagine, that when Women are in Labour, their situation is such, as to render them insensible to every Thing but their Pain. It is to this Ignorance, that I in a great Measure attribute the Ease with which new-married Women reconcile their Minds to the Idea of having a Man-Midwife—and the Indifference with which their Husbands acquiesce in their Choice. It is therefore necessary that both should be undeceived.\n\n* I Believe that Doctor Hunter never uses Instruments—for I have heard that he strongly condemns the Use of the Forceps, in particular and that he inculcates, that Labour is Nature's Work. This is greatly to his Honour, and he cannot be too much praised for it. I have so high an Opinion of his Knowledge—Skill—Humanity—and Tenderness—that I cannot declare my Conviction that Men-Midwives are not so safe as Women—without particularly excepting Doctor Hunter from the General Rule. I make no Doubt but that there may be some few others, whose Practice is equally safe.\n\nTo be Continued\n\nMr. J O N E S.\n\nBEGS leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Presidency that the Europe investment which he lately purchased of Captain Walker, is now at his House nearly opposite the post Office and are ready for sale.\n\nTo be S O L D.\n\nA Spot of Garden ground, Consisting of one Biggah and four Cottahs near Cossey-pore pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges, with a good Carriage Road.\n\nFor particulars please to enquire of Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar, at Calcutta.\n\nTo THE P U B L I C.\n\nTO be Raffled for by Subscription on a Garden belonging to Mrs. Cornelia De Silva measuring as Per, Potta Seven Biggahs and 15 Cottahs, Situated in Dee Eatully which is at present Lett out to John Belie Esq for the Company's use.\n\nThis Garden is now to be Raffled for, and valued at the Sum of Six Thousand Sicca Rupees, divided unto Eighty Chances at 75 Rupees each Chance, Any Lady, or Gentleman willing to subscribe are requested to send their Names to Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office.\n\nN. B. Timely Notice will be given in this paper Specifying the day of the Raffle.\n\nMrs. M A N N.\n\nBEGS leave to inform the Ladies and gentlemen of the Presidency that she has moved to the Radda Baazar at No. 139 Opposite the House lately occupied by Messrs. Guthrie and Wordie.\n\nNB. Carpenters work as usual Carried on by Mr. Mann.\n\nW A N T E D.\n\nA Very Elegant Diamond Breast Buckle the stones Europe cut, and Europe Sett—Any person having such to dispose of are requested to send it by their Sircar to the Printing Office with a letter mentioning the lowest Price, and if approved of they will be treated with.\n\nCalcutta 8th Sept. 1781.\n\nAT THE ACADEMY!\n\nMRS. Griffith's Garden House near the Bytaconnah) young Gentlemen are genteely Boarded, tenderly treated and expeditiously taught by the most improved methods. The English, French, Latin, and Italian Languages grammatically. Also Writing, Accompts, Geography &c. Such Gentlemen and Ladies who think proper to honour him with the Tuition of their Children, may depend upon his most strenuous Endeavours to merit their Countenance and future Recommendation, by a Religious discharge of the important Trust reposed in him, both with Respect to their Learning and Morals. For particulars Mr. COWEN begs leave to refer to Messrs. THORNHILL & KILLICAN. The terms for Board and Education are 40 sicca Rupees per. Month for all under Ten years of Age, and 50 for allabove.\n\nW A N T E D.\n\nABOUT 40 Gallons of pure old Jamaica Rum.\n\nAnd also about six Dozen of the best Byon Wine.\n\nPlease to direct a Line to B. W. at the printing Office mentioning the Age of the Rum and the price and the party shall be treated with.\n\nALL PERSONS\n\nHAVING any claims, or demands on the Estate of James Dumoulin deceased are desired to send in their accounts to Mr. George Arnold Rouse of Calcutta, or Mr. Edward Ephraim Pote of Rungpore, the Executors of the said James Dumoulin deceased, and such persons as are indebted to the said Estate are Requested to pay what they so owe to either of the said Executors as soon as they possibly can.\n\nW A N T E D.\n\nA small and convenient Budgerow built with Teek wood, with a Hall, and Bed-room, and Venetian blinds with sufficient room for ten Oars.—The Owner of such, may apply at the Printing Office.\n\nANY Person or Persons who can give information of Mr. William Maynard, will hear something to his advantage Mr. M—was 5th Mate of the Shrewsbury Indiamen Capt, Coggan about two Years and a half ago, but remain'd in India, he was seen in Calcutta on October last. a line directed to K. P or to Mr. Hicky printer of the Bengal\n\nW A N T E D.\n\nA Very excellent Pocket reading Glass, it's focus quality must be strong and attractive, no matter as to the mounting so that the Glass answer the above description, the price is required, in a line directed to P. M. at the Printing Office.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nBY Mr. James Prescott, No. 114 in the Loll or Cossitollah Baazar.—Batavia Arrack in Leaguers or thirds, that hath been several Years in the Country.\n\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-11-10", "date": "1781-11-10", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-11-10/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AOXZGiOzy21ugl_Ia_jrMH-3vYEmoJsH/view", "text": "HICKY'S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\n94 From Saturday November the 3d. to Saturday November 10th 1781. [No. XLII]\n\nExtract of a Letter from Madras dated October 7th 81.\nEARLY this Morning arrived His Majesty's Frigate Active Capt. Thomas McKenzie from England. — Commodore Johnston's fleet, and last from Sir Edward Hughe's Squadron, Cruizing off of Negapatam, She brings Account of the safe arrival of His Majesty's Ship Monarque of 74 Guns, who had joined Sir Edward Hughes' Fleet on Wednesday direct from England.\nAnd that Luckily a French Ship dispatched from the Mauritious for France, had been taken by some of our Cruizers, and brought safe into England April 14th 1781. by whose dispatches it were first known in England that Hyder Ally Cawn had invaded the Carnatic. — And Defeated the Unfortunate Col. Bailie's Detachment August 10th 1780; the dispatches further Mentioned, that the French made no doubt, but that their Friend and Allie Hyder Ally Cawn, was then or wou'd be soon in possession of Madras, and that succours and Ships sent immediately from France, would soon reinstate the French Nation, and Extirpate the English, who had been Governed, since the Imprisonment of Lord Pigot, by People who knew little of the Police of the Carnatic, and attended to their own private Emoluments only, and not the Interest of the English Nation, and that the Governor of Mauritious had dispatched all the Ships of War he could spare to annoy the English on the Coromandell Coast, with some Officers for the use of Hyder Ally's Troops, reserving only a few Frigates for the Defence of the Island Mauritious and it's dependancies, that Money and Provisions ran short with him, but by the Accounts they had received from the Privateers fitted out from the Mauritious against the English who had been successful, He was in hopes that they should get a supply of Rice and Treasure, a Country outward bound China Ship and another from the Persian Gulph with large sums of Money and some Rice Laden Vessels from the Coromandell Coast, being arrived at Mauritious, which had put the Inhabitants into great spirits, as all of them in General were concerned in fitting out Privateers their Ownaries being subdivided into very small shares.\nOn the News being whispered abroad, an universal Clamour arose in Leadenhall Market, and spread many Miles to the Eastward of White Chapel Market, crossed over to Deptford, rebounded through the Borough Market to St. James, and back again to the Old Stocks Market place, near the Mansionhouse, which Occasioned an immense Number of Ducks to Waddle into Exchange Alley for sale, Bull Beef, and Bear Hams were cryed in Baskets up & down Lombard Street, Cornhill. and Threadneedle Street, but met with few purchasers, as many people were affraid they rather smelled Rankish, had a bad flavour, and wou'd not re-sell amongst the Old Nabobians at the West End of the Town, for the Mynheers had the preceeding Month imported such a Quantity as had Glutted the Markets and reduced the prices they had sold at, at the last Lord Mayors Feast and the Country Elections.\nAt which places several had been suffocated, owing to the Eand profusion convened of the Converging cast extracted from the Eastern Ores.\nThe Clamour becoming so General and alarming, on Account of the East India Fleet having been reduced in Number on the Madras Station, by the return of the Bellisle, Rippon, and Asia to England, Unexpected His Majesty's Ship Monarque of 74 Guns was immediately dispatched Express to Commodore Johnston then on his passage to the Cape Good Hope, to lay aside the intended Expedition, and to dispatch the Men of War and Transports, with the Troops under the Command of General Meadows, to the assistance of Madras, Except the Romney and Jupiter, with which he was to return and Convoy the Homeward bound Ships that might be ready at St Helena; the Mercury Frigate of 28 Guns Capt. Prescott, had been dispatched to the West Indias, and the Active (arrived) was sent off immediately to acquaint Admiral Sir Ed. Hughes, and the Madras Government, of the new Orders received.\nTwo Ships of 74 Guns were Ordered to take the latter Fleet of the East India Ships under Convoy. and to proceed thro' with them to the Coast, and wou'd be dispatched in a few Days after the Monarque.\nCol. Braithwaite, and Col. Nixon, with eleven Battalions of Sepoys destined against Negapatam, have had a Bloody Action with the combined Horse and Foot sent by Hyder Ally to assist the Dutch, the English kept the Field, came off Victorious, and took several Field pieces from Hyders people, who had laid waste the Country before the English arrived, which obliged the English Army to return to Tanjore for provisions.\nAdm. Hughes being disappointed in the Company's Troops, proposed (if possible) keeping his Station off of Negapatam, 'till the Transports and Troops arrive, as they are provided with Stores and Implements for Storming, as the Men of War can't come near enough to Negapatam to Batter their Walls; which have been daily strengthened with additional Works, since the English Fleet appeared, and had cut out all the Vessels lying in Negapatam Roads.\nAdmiral Sir Ed. Hughes' Fleet intend spending the shifting of the Monsoons in Trincemalee Bay, the Dutch Troops are retired from the Town and Back-Bay to the Fort, on the Hill near Trincomalee Point.\nCommodore Johnston had taken five Dutch ships Homeward bound, Richly laden—they were lying in Saldahna Bay, being sent there by the Governor of the Cape Good Hope, on hearing of a Rupture with the English.\nThe Active and Jason being sent by Commodore Johnston to Reconnoitre Table Bay, they discovered thirteen Sail of different Ships lying in the Bay, and fell in with, and Captured a Vessel with Treasure, chiefly Gold bound for Ceylon valued at Three Hundred Thousand Pounds Sterling, from the Cape Good Hope.\nOn Thursday Sept. 27th, Gen. Sir EYRE COOTE's Van, by a forced March, fell in with Hyder Ally Cawn's Army, celebrating the Feast of Vistnow, near Sheagar, Hircarrahs were immediately dispatched to the General, who marched the whole in two divisions, the Action began before Hyders People had time to Form, and our Infantry made great slaughter amongst the Enemy, the confusion was so great, finding themselves attack'd in three different Quarters, that great Numbers, and a General Retreat took place, our People pursuing them near two hours.—Lally the French Officer was first seen at the head of the Red Coat Cavalry, afterwards at the Head of the Green Coat Cavalry, both in great confusion.\nWe lost one Officer Mr. Deacon, and about 30 Rank and File killed and Wounded.\nHyder Ally is said to have lost upwards of Eight Thousand People.\nA Brass Gun formerly belonging to Col. Bailie's Detachment, was retaken in this Battle, which was more Glorious than the two former Ones, and had the English been assisted with Ten Thou-\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-11-10/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DJmfFzyD-eBy-vwh41O8Kov6TPNyuEuL/view", "text": "sand Cavalry, a General and Total Defeat of Hyder's whole Army would probably have ensued.\n\nAfter the Battle two powerfull Rajahs left Hyders Camp, and joined the English, the Collastre, and Vencata Gurree Rajahs.\n\nAn Order of Government is published, Ordering Rice to be sold at One Hundred and fifty Star Pagodas, or fix Hundred Company's Rupees Ex 400 per Garce, of nearly 56 Bags of two Bengal Maunds, but as so much trouble attends getting a Committee's Order to carry it from the Beach to People's houses, it is selling at three Pagodas per Bag, Unweighed at Madras, the black contcopoly's on being paid a Douceur of one Bag in Ten, find ways and means to get Rice passed into the Black Town.\n\nHorse Gram's, Passaloo, and other Baazar Gram's, sold at Twenty Measures of 2 lb. 10 Oz. Averdupoise each for one Pagoda, or 4 Company's Rupees, or 360 Pagodas per Garce, which is full 500 per cent advance on the former usual prices.—Fowls since the Boats have arrived from the Northward sell for the Moderate price of one Rupee each, Ducks 1 and a half or 2 Rupees each, Large Firewood 80 Rupees per one Hundred Billets.—The Europe Ships Officers make ample amends, for their bad outward-bound Voyages by returning with Grain to Madras.\n\nBread or Flower little to be had, all Engrossed for the Navy and Army, Wheat as dear as Rice.\n\nPrice Current at Madras, Europe articles in General if well assorted One Hundred per Cent, on the Real Invoice advance.—Claret at 150 Rupees per Dozen, Hams per lb. one and a half do. Cask Porter per Hhd. 100 and 110 Pag's. Bottleed do. per Dozen 10 and a half or 12 Pag's.—Cheese one and a half Rup. Fine Hatts, Fashionable cloaths Buckles &c. Retale 2 to 300 per cent.—Good Rum per Gall. 6 R's, Brandy 5 R's, Genavia 6 R's, Tongues 36 and 48 R's per Dozen, Beef in proportion.\n\nArrived Resolution Mercer, Resolution Poynting, Neptune Scott, Rochford Todd, Freemason French, Nancy, Dawson, and ——— Dixon all with Grain.\n\nSail'd Royal Admiral, Essex Morris, and Combustion, with stores for the Fleet.\n\nMadras, Arrived 74 Monarque direct from England.—Sail'd April 18th from England. Ships part of Commodore Johnstons Fleet on their passage to Madras, with all the King's and Company's Troops, under the command of General Meadows.\n\n74 Hero, Capt. J, Hawkins, 64 Monmouth ——— Allen, 50 Isis Evelyn Sutton, Arrived 32 Active Thomas McKenzie, 32 Jason J Pigot, 32 Diana Sir W. Burnaby, 18 Shark Robert McDonald, 18 Lark Duvergue, 12 Porto Cutter Hon. Tho. Lumley, Rattle Snake Pat. Clement, Infernal Fire-Ship H. D. Darby, Terror Bomb Cha's Wood.—40 Guns Armed Transports viz, Pondicherry F. S. Grove, San Carlos J. Boyle, Raikes Norris Thomson, R. Charlotte R Mourby, Manilla W. Robinson, Resolution R. Fitzhrssart Porpoise Alex. Allen.\n\nTWELVE VICTUALLERS.\n3 Sisters, Myrtle, Sykes, Edward, Nancey, Ad. Keppell, Jupiter, Eagle, Elizabeth, Content, Union, Prudence.\n\nThe Romney of 50, Commodore Johnston, and Jupiter 50, T Paisley returned homewards Agreeable to Orders received Express per the Monarque, who spoke the Ships, before they arrived the length of the cape Good Hope.\n\nC A L C U T T A.\nExtract of a Letter from Patna, dated 1 November.\n\nWE hear that the Governor General by way of testifying the sincerity of his lavish praises upon his Fellow Prisoners in Chunar Ghur, has conferred on Lt. Col. Blair, the rank of full Col. on Major Popham the Rank of Lt. Colonel, and on Capt. Blair, that of Major.\n\nWe also hear that a Travelling Captain is shortly to be appointed to the Viziers Body Guard, it is thus he rewards one part of the Army, at the Expence of the other, and bestows the most advantageous Command in the Gift of Government, upon a Man who has no Claim whatever on the Service.\n\nThe H. SIR EYRE C. will no doubt be highly pleased at this transaction by which several very excellent Officers, now serving with him in the severest and most important Campaign, that perhaps any Troops ever underwent in India, are superseded by Men who allowing them every Merit they can claim, and without in the smallest degree derogating from it, have been only employed in quitting a Civil Commotion exuted by imprudence on ourside, and carried on with little Vigour on the part of the Land holders at Banerass.\n\n1st. Nov. appointed Cadets of Infantry\nMessrs Richard Llewellyn, Mm. Fleming, Brown.\n\n5th Nov. do Cadets of Artillery, George Constable, John Wittit, Alex. Watkins, John Nelly, Wm. Fleming, Charles Hutchinson.\n\nDo Assistant Surgeons.\nJames Wilson, John Fred. Syke Charles Brown and Wm. Dick.\n\nThe Articles of the peace with Sindy were Signed on the 26th last Month, and the detachment under the Command of Colonel Muir, Marched on the 28th towards Cawn-pore, where they are expected by the 15th Inst.\n\nAbout the middle of Sept. last Aickball Ally Cawn who had for sometime been confined in Patna, having made his escape, retired to his Pergunnah bordering on the Currack Pore hills, and having assembled a large body of near 6,000 Matchlock men, he took possession of the different passes and Gauts leading into the hills and made frequent excursions into the lower Countries to the great detriment of the Farmers. To punnish this insolence and to deter others from following so dangerous an example, application was made to the Commanding Officer at the Din pore station who order'd Capt. Powell with about 300 Men to march immediately and disperse the rabble. They came up with the Rajah early in the Morning on the 27th and gave them a very complete drubbing. The loss on the enemys side was considerable that on ours only 7 or eight Sepoys Killed and wounded. He had no Cannon, but some Gin Jall Pieces which he carried away.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Beaty Ghur 30th Oct. 1781\n\nWE are informed that if the Rannu does not agree to the proposals now sent her, Major Belfour with a part of his Regiment will storm to morrow morning, the Breach is practicable, but as the Rannu has threatned to blow up the place with every person in it, the moment our troops attempts to enter it from a Religious determination, to trust their souls to God and die with their Cast, in preference to surviving the loss of it.—This circumstance has alarmed us very much being well acquainted with the Religious determinations of those people, and in the present case may be strongly resolved on by them, having been informed that there is a very number of Women of the first Rank, or Cast in that Fortification—This has induced us to offer the Rannu 13 per Cent on all the Trasure and jewels &c. found in it, and to allow her to go to any part of the Country SHE may Chuse, and to have our protection, (providing it appears that she has not secreted any part of Chyte Sings Treasure.\n\nMajor Popham some time ago sent her proposals, which were disaproved of by the Governor General from principals of genorosity and equity, as it would exclude the Officers from every advantage which they had an undoubted right to expect from so severe and dangerous a Campaign.\n\nMr. HICKY,\nBy inserting the following Description, of a Ball and Supper given at Chandernagore, you will oblige a Correspondent.\n\nLAST Monday Evening 5 November, was Given by Capt. Joseph Chaning, in commemoration of his Anniversary, a very elegant Ball and Supper to the Ladies and Gentlemen at Chandernagore.—\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-11-10/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DJmfFzyD-eBy-vwh41O8Kov6TPNyuEuL/view", "text": "The Ball opened with Sam. Beachcroft Esq; and the Countess of Nuhoiloie dancing the first Minuet, which was followed respectively by the different illustrious Personages according to Precedency, the Minuets were succeeded by Cotillons, Country Dances, &c. and kept up 'till near 11 o Clock, when the President announced to the Brilliant Assembly that Supper was upon Table, and in the most sensible and polite manner entreated the Gentlemen to hand the Ladies. Some seconds after the Company had been seated, it was observable the profound silence that prevailed, occasioned by the Attention of the House being drawn with Admiration, to the Bautitul and Pastorial display of various Figures, Composed of Confectionary, exhibiting at different parts of the Table, groves wood bines Alcovis and a variety of other Rural scenes, which seemed to remind one of something in the Al Frisco Style. The Supper and wines were Superexcellent, and elegant y served up.\n\nARGUS.\n\nOn Tuesday Night last, there was a very splendid and numerous meeting at the H——, nothing could excell the Brilliancy of the Ladies dresses and Diamonds, excepting th animating lustre of their bright eyes, which kindled up such a promethean Fire in the youthful hearts of the young Beaux, as set them all in a Blaze, and cast an animating glory around the Ball-Room.——No Male heart escaped the all captivating Rays of their beautious Eyes, nay they thawed the frozen hearts of vertious old Age, none went free from the House, but a few cankered Hearted Contractors.\n\nThe Ball ended about half past 12 when the Ladies (Gentle Creatures God bless them) retired to their different Habitations, attended thro' the Crowd of Servants some by their fond and loving Husbands, others by their languishing dying Lovers, who whispered a Thousand soft Things in their Ears, whilst handing them to their Carriages, & vowing an everlasting constancy, Obedience, and Love, and that Racks and Daggers, must be their only relief if they wou'd not take some pity on them.——Thus much for the dying Swains and Danglers——Whilst other jolly Bucks more free from the Bonds of Wedlock, or Cupid's galling Chains, remained behind to seek for charms in the sparkling juce of the Grapes, who like the true Sons of Bacchus and Comus kept it up until four and in all probality their happiness had continued until Sol on his journey toward the West had bid e'em good morning; had they not been disturbed by those two carping Sons of Momus who intruded themselves into their Company and had began to quarrell about the Batta of 500 S. Rupees this disturbance broke up the Company, and the altercation between those forded beings grew more violent on their way down Stairs.——One of those Gentlemen it seems had interest enough to obtain a very Lucrative Contract some time ago, and which it seems he had sold for a very comfortable sum to the person he was then disputing with, being confident that he would soon be able to procure a second for himself) the purchaser having refused to pay the batta of the 500 Rupees in dispute: the seller from his uncommon fondness for money grew immediately warm, and as soon as they reach'd the yard before the House they came to blows, the seller willing to take revenge for the loss of his money. (knowing that the affair would never bear a Scrutiny in a Court of Justice, he took aim at the purchaser, and hit him a well judged blow right on the Bridge of the Nose which in two moments almost closed up both his eyes, the purchaser on this finding his day-lights growing so dim and dreading the Consequence attending a total eclips of his Optical Luminaries, and having a great reason to suppose, that the alarming Catastrophe would soon take place, as he could then scarcely distinguish the looming of the sellers head, he was resolved to make the best use of his time, and by a well aimed blow with which he sent his Shoulder, he struck the seller such a Derier on the bread basket, as knoked him speechless and sprawling on the Ground. So violent a blow on an overcharged Stomach was attended with the following Catastrophe. This friend Master Tommy Colleybott a very harmless talkative lad remarkable for his love of dress tinsel and a Hooker was melted into compassion by seeing his friend on the Ground, very good naturedly stops down and lifts him up, the moving of the object set all the inward materials in full play the explosion took place, which in some respects (relative to noise and smell,) resembled very much a bung flying out of a blubber Cask at Green land Dock. which on these occasions are always attended with Noise and stench, just in this manner did the seller reward his friend Master Tommy by sending the whole contents right into his face, from whence it fell down in Large quantities on his fine Spangled waistcoat, silk Breeches and stockings and intirely over loaded his new fashioned, Grid-Iron shoe-buckles, Most deplorable was his situation he ran about the yard in a distracted state with his head reclined to avoid (but impossible) the horrid stench of his friends present, his arms he held out in a trembling position, and in short he ran about like an unfortnate fowl who had escaped suffocation in a stinking ditch Most Excellent News for Buckram the Taylor.\n\nN O T I C E.\n\nIS hereby given, that on Monday the 3d of the ensuing month December and following days, the Effects belonging to the Honourable Johannes Matthias Ross Esq. will be exposed at Public Auction at Chinsurah——They Consist of Furniture, Plate, CHINA, Ware, LIQUORS of different, Sorts, Carriages, Horses, amongst which a Set of six gray Turkays DIFFERENT BOOKS in English, French and Dutch, amongst which the Encyclopedie and the Corps diplomating with its Supplements.\n\nGLOBES, TELESCOPES and MICROSCOPES, and Many other Articles.\n\nChinsura the 8th November 1781.\n\nFor sale by CHARLES HELLYAR:\n\nA Large quantity of good seasoned Saul Timber, which he has purchased of a Gentleman lately come down the Country, the said Timber are lying at the Rope Walk Gaut, about half a Mile to the Northward of Sulkey Market: The price of the Timber are as follows.——Beams 28 Feet long 12 Inches by 9 Inches, at S R 19 each\n28 f l 12 i's by 9 i's at S R 19 E\n25 do. 11 i's by 9 i's at do. 15 do\n23 do. 10 i's by 8 i's at do. 12 do\n21 do. 10 i's by 7 i's at do. 10 do\n19 do. 9 i's by 7 i's at do. 7 do\n17 do. 8 i's by 6 i's at do 5-8 do\n16 do. 8 i's by 6 i's at do. 5 do\n\nThe above Timbers are all cleanly dressed.\n\nIn the rough, whole Saul Timbers from 27 Feet long to 31 at S R 14 each, Square pieces of Timber for Doors, Windows, and Burgers of sizes.\n\nN. B. The above to be brought over to the Gauts at Calcutta, at the Expence of the disposer and free from Duty.\n\nJUST PUBLISHED\nBY AUTHORITY.\n\nAND is Sold at the Library, the New Law either bound or in Sheets.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-11-10/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DJmfFzyD-eBy-vwh41O8Kov6TPNyuEuL/view", "text": "Continued from our last.\n\nWHEN those regular Pains that indicate approaching Labour, come on—the Assister must necessarily be sent for, as it is impossible to know the Moment of the Birth. When the Person arrives who is to assist, an Examination must be made by the Touch, to know whether the head presents fair. If the Examiner be a Woman, she will be satisfied with knowing that all is right—and will patiently wait near her, to be ready to assist when the Birth approaches—but if the Assister be a Man, his Examinations will be frequent, in order to digitate with Pomatum, under the Idea of dilating the Passage.\n\nIn this Situation the Women may be, from one, two, or three—to five, ten, twelve Hours, or more—and if we except those Moments, during which she is under her periodical Pains, she is just as well as before the Labour seized her. I know a Lady, who has often been for twelve Hours, so much in Labour, (in Pain, every eight or ten Minutes) that the Midwife could not have ventured to leave the House for a Moment—and yet, so little in a Situation to prevent her attending to every Thing around her, that she came down Stairs, to Dinner—to Tea—and to Supper—sat at the Head of her own Table, with some Friends—and was delivered before Bed Time.\n\nNow Will any Person of the least feeling for female Modesty, say, that it is not grossly violated by a strange Man's being the Attendant of a Woman, for Hours—handling her, wherever he pleases, and for as long as he pleases—during Moments, when she is in a Situation to be as sensible of the Violations, as at any Period of her Life?—After the birth, she must be exposed to this Man's View, too—as well as Touch—if he pleases, while disengaging the Child, binding her round—and preparing her for Bed.\n\nI repeat it, does the Man's being called, Doctor—render those Liberties—those Exposures—the less Indecent?—Does it obliterate the Idea in her Breast—does it obliterate the Idea in his—that she is, a Woman—and that he is, a Man?—Can it remove those natural Sensations, to which it is no more in our Power to be insensible, than to add to our Height.?\n\nAnd even though for Argument's Sake, we were to grant, that no natural Sensations are excited, at the Time—will it be said that there is a Possibility to prevent Recollection, afterwards? When the Lady is recovered, can he look at her, without remembering her Person, and the Liberties she permited him to take with it?—Can she see him—without being conscious that he KNOWS her too intimately?—Has not that Gentleman, then a great many Advantages, of which, if he pleases, he may avail himself?—Has not the Ice, that might have obstructed his Way—not only been broken, but melted? With him, she may violate Virtue, indeed—but, with him, she cannot violate Modesty. Modesty, has already been sacrificed between them—the Victim has been consumed—and it's Smoke has been dissipated by the Wind!\n\nBut this—though Heaven knows it is enough! is very far from being all. The Women who employ Men, receive Visits from them, at least during the last Fortnight, if not the last Month—and for the Month after Delivery. Nay—nine, out of ten of them, either go to their Midwife-Doctor, or send for him—some, at six Weeks after the supposed Conception—others, at two Months—three, four, five, six, or seven—to be informed if they are with Child? How far gone? Whether the Child lies right? Or if they are in Danger of miscarrying? or, from various Motives, best know to them, and their \"dear\" Doctors!\"\n\n* And there are of these Men, who, do please! And—strange Inconsistency! there are Ladies who submit to all these scandalous Exposures, with surprizing Effrontery—whose Modesty, notwithstanding, would I make no Doubt be quite shocked, if, on getting off their Horse, or out of their Carriage their Petticoats stuck, and discovered their Knee!—What a Farce!—They would pretend to be ashamed to shew their Legs—and yet feel no Shame on shewing their***!!!\n\nTo be Continued\n\nTo be S O L D.\nA Spot of Garden ground, Consisting of one Biggah and four Cottahs near Cossey-pore pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges, with a good Carriage Road.\nFor particulars please to enquire of Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office in the Radda Baazar, at Calcutta.\n\nTo The P U B L I C.\nTO be Raffled for by Subscription on a Garden belonging to Mrs. Cornelia De Silva measuring as Per, Potta Seven Biggahs and 15 Cottahs, Situated in Dee Eatally which is at present Lett out to John Belie Esq for the Company's use.\nThis Garden is now to be Raffled for, and valued at the Sum of Six Thousand Sicca Rupees, divided unto Eighty Chances at 75 Rupees each chance, Any Lady, or Gentleman willing to subscribe are requested to send their Names to Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office.\nN. B. Timely Notice will be given in this paper Specifying the day of the Raffle.\n\nMrs. M A N N.\nBEGS leave to inform the Ladies and gentlemen of the Presidency that she has moved to the Radda Baazar at No. 139 Opposite the House lately occupied by Messrs. Guthrie and Wordie.\nNB. Carpenters work as usual Carried on by Mr. Mann.\n\nW A N T E D.\nA Very Elegant Diamond Breast Buckle the stones Europe cut, an Europe Sett—Any person having sued to dispose of are requested to send it bh their Sarcar to the Printing Office wity a letter mentioning the lowest Price, and if approved of they will be treated with.\n\nAT THE ACADEMY!\nMRS. Griffith's Garden House near the Bytaconnah) young Gentle-men are genteely Boarded, tenderly treated and expeditiously taught by the most improved methods. The English, French, Latin, and Italian Languages grammatically. Also Writing, Accompts, Geography &c. Such Gentlemen and Ladies who think proper to honour him with the Tuition of their Children, may depend upon his most strenous Endeavours to merit their Countenance and future Recommendation, by a Religious discharge of the important Trust reposed in him, both with Respect to their Learning and Morals. For particulars Mr. COWEN begs leave to refer to Messrs. THORNHILL & KILLICAN. The terms for Board and Education are 40 sicca Rupees per. Month for all under Ten years of Age, and 50 for allabove.\n\nW A N T E D.\nABOUT 40 Gallons of pure old Jamaica Rum.\nAnd also about six Dozen of the best Byon Wine.\nPlease to direct a Line to B. W. at the printing Office mentioning the Age of the Rum and the price and the party shall be treated with.\n\nALL PERSONS\nHAVING any claims, or demands on the Estate of James Dumoulin deceased are desired to send in their accounts to Mr. George Arnold Roote of Calcutta, or Mr. Edward Ephraim Pote of Rungpore, the Executors of the said James Dumoulin deceased, and such persons as are indebted to the said Estate are Requested to pay what they so owe to either of the said Executors as soon as they possibly can.\n\nW A N T E D.\nA small and convenient Budgerow built with Teek wood, with a Hall, and Bed-room, and Venetian blinds with sufficient room for ten Oars.—The Owner of such, may apply at the Printing Office.\n\nANY Person or Persons who can give information of Mr. William Maynard, will hear something to his advantage Mr. M—was 5th Mate of the Shrewsbury Indiamen Capt, Coggan about two Years and a half ago, but remain'd in India, he was seen in Calcutta, on October last. a line directed to K. P or to Mr. Hicky printer of the Bengal\n\nW A N T E D.\nA Very excellent Pocket reading Glass, it's focus quality must be strong and attractive, no matter as to the mounting so that the Glass answer the above description, the price is required, in a line directed to P. M, at the Printing Office.\n\nF O R S A L E.\nBY Mr. James Prescott, No. 114 in the Loll or Cossitollah Baazar.—Batavia Arrack in Leagures or thirds that hath been several Years in the Country.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nFOUR Grey Carrage Horses well Matched. and lately brought down from the Country, to be seen at Bowdens Livery stables.—And may be agreed for by applying to Mr. Savery, in the Loll, or Cossitollah Baazar.\n\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, the First and late PRINTER to the Hon. COMPANY\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-11-17", "date": "1781-11-17", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-11-17/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DGEbmfRGLELTER-FU0hjxcTAQRiG9PsZ/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\nA Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\nFrom Saturday November the 10th to Saturday November 17th 1781. [ No. XLIII ]\n\nDialogue between Mr. Cozenwell the Con-tracter and his Wife.\n\nContinued from Number 39\nMRS coz. HOW do you find yourself this morn-ing my dear.\nMR Coz. I am quite demolished I've had no sleep all the Night.\nMRS. Coz—I thought you had been asleep my love, you snored and groaned so horridly, for you did not—move, or once trun towards me the whole Night long, had I thought you had been awake, I would have cuddled you, and yeilded you some comfort.\nMR. Coz—What comfort can you yeild to a tortured mind.\nMRS. Coz.—My dearest love, what is it that tortures you now.—And yet I think the whites of your Eyes seems to be tinged with yellow, a sure symp-tom of the Bile, brought on by long fretting.\nMR. Coz—Bile, why I am full of Bile, and Biles both inside and out.\nMRS. Coz—What cause can you possibly have now my dear, for so much dis-tress of mind; as you seem to be affected with.\nMR. Coz—Sufficient I think, You might have observed for this week past and upwards, (excepting certain days) that I never Breakfasted at home.\nMRS. Coz—I have my dear, but, I could not conceive, the cause, and you know that I have made it an invaria-ble rule never, to be too inquisitive.\nMR. Coz—Why then I will tell you the Cause, You must know that I have been in hopes all this time past of get-ting the needless Contract.\nMRS. Coz—Is there a Contract of that Name.\nMR. Coz.—Hum thats immaterial, that must be all under the Rose.\nMRS. Coz—My dear I dont want to pry into peoples private affairs.\nMr. Coz.—But as I observed before tho' I took some pains to bring matters to bear as well as possible, and also to keep the plan that was in agitation as secret as I could,—And from cir-cumstances thought I had some reason to think that not above three people in the Settlement new any thing about the matter,—but how great was my surprise when I was privately informed that the Jerry Wallah had got scent of it\nMRS. COZEN My dear I was informed that that Man is everlastingly schemeing; and is constantly conploy'd in one dirty work or other for a certain person, and that he has an artful fellow of a servant whom he pays 15 Rupees a Month to whose only business it is to pry into the secrets of every family in Town, and that this Artful fellow, by conversing with the Consumers of dif-ferent families has a full account given him of every thing that is done, or even spoke of at Dinner or supper, I caught him once talking to our Con-sumer, I told you and was much sur-prized you did take notice of it.\nMr. Coz — Leave matters of this kind to me I am up with him, that fellow you now speak of, has ten Ru-pees a Month from me privately, to give me intelligence of all his masters schemees as for as comes to his know-ledge, for he does not do any business at his house.—he only attends below stairs every day to receive orders, the fellow is very knowing and well versed in every artful trick having been a Sircar to one of the Calcutta new fang-led Attornies.\nMrs. Coz — But as he is unacquainted with what passes within door you can-not possibly be much the wiser for what is done there.\nMr. Coz — there you are out again Mrs. COZENWELL\n\nTo be Continued\n\nMr. HICKY,\nHerewith I inclose you the Articles drew up in 1764, by the superior sing-er of Sadras Church, which place was taken from the Dutch in July last by our Troops.\n\nRules and Articles to be observed by the Society of Singers belonging to Pulicatt 17th June 1764.\n1st THAT each Member shall meet at the School-House twice a Week Viz. every Tuesday and Friday evening at half past 6 o'Clock, in order to practice and Elevate their Voice to the highest pitch, which Nights are to be appropriated intireiy for that purpose.\n2d each Member shall pay due respect and attention to the Master, Master's-mates and their Deputies during the time of Practice and Elevation of their Voices &c. or in case of his or their absence (by sickness or real and particular duty) to his super intendant General, whom he shall appoint for that Purpose.\n3d Each Member shall at entering the door pull of his Hat with a most excellent and polite Grace, and any one being seen with his Hat on in the place of practice or Exercise for Elevating the voice &c: forfeits One single fanam and 32 Cash.\n4th Any Member coming Beastly Drank with Wine or Toddy to Practice shall forfeit Two fanams three Cash and a half.\n5th Any Member being absent from Practice unless by sickness or real hard and particular duty, shall for-feit two fanams and two Cash.\n6th Any Member absenting himself from Church on Sundays unless sickness or hard and particular duty hinder him, shall forfeit two fa-nams and forty five Cash.\n7th Any Member coming Dirty to the place of Practice Viz, with half dirty Breeches or slovenly Drawers and slippers, or behaving irregular during divine service on Sundays, shall forfeit one fanam and One Cash.\n8th The Master shall appoint a proper leader to, and a Pitch pipe to each part which the learners are to pay strict, Attention to, in order to instruct themselves the better in that Divine Music.\n9th Those Psalm singers who are most deficient in their parts must at-tend their Leader in order to make themselves perfect according as the Master thinks proper, in fault of which he shall forfeit one Fanam on his Post,\n10th Any Member being found asleep on his Post, turning over Books or talking in the Church, shall forfeit One fanam and three Doodies.\n11th If the Master Neglects to attend particular practice on the Nights appropriated for that pur-pose as above prescribed, (unless Sickness,) or real duty hinder him, shall forfeit Two Fanams.\n12th No Member to sing in the Church on Sundays who may not be approved of by the Master on the Night before performance\n13th Any Member making a breach of the above Articles shall, for his\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-11-17/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DGEbmfRGLELTER-FU0hjxcTAQRiG9PsZ/view", "text": "first Offence forfeit as before mentioned, for his second Offence double, for the third Treble, and for the fourth be excluded the Society.\n\n14 Each Member shall subscribe One fanam every Week to the Box.\n\n15th When the forfeits amount to Ten pagodas the Society to meet at a convenient time and place in in order to spend a few hours in Chaunting Catches and Glees.\n\n16th Two Stewards are to be appointed by the Master and a Secretary to keep the Accompts regular, who are to be provided with a Box and two Different Locks and Keys, which is for keeping the Cash Secure.\n\nAny person chusing to become a Member of this Society may be appointed one by applying to the Master who is to see that he Signs his name Underneath.\n\nSOME REMARKS ON THE CRIME OF ADULTRY\n\nThe Adulterer robs the Husband of a most precious jewel, viz. the love of his wife; renders him unhappy perhaps as long as he lives; and brings the scorn of the world upon him---He robs the wife of her innocence, her reputation, and her peace of mind; and draws her into the same guilt and condemnation with himself---Nay, he robs the Children that are yet unborn of their property, by causing his own illegitimate brood to partake with them, if not to take place of them, in the inheritance of their father.\n\nThe Adultress affronts the Deity, by thus despising his holy ordinance; by transgressing one of his commandments; and by breaking the vow she made in his presence, and to the performance of which she in the most solemn manner called him to be a witness---She wrongs her husband in giving herself to another besides him, who alone hath power of her body, and to whom she is bound by the law, so long as he liveth: and in bringing forth a spurious issue, and thereby laying an additional burthen upon him, as well as supplanting his own lawful children.\n\nThe very Heathens looked upon Adultery as an abomination. Cicero ranks it among the most infamous crimes and says, it is base to commit it. Xenophon reasons after this manner: Cities are not ignorant, that Friendship is the greatest good, and the most pleasing to mankind. Therefore many Cities suffer Adulterers to be killed with impunity, for this plain reason, because they are destroyers of wives friendship towards their husbands.\n\nLysias the Orator pleads in his defence, for having killed Eratosthenes whom he caught in adultery with his wife, \"that a law [of Areopagus] judged ravishers to be worthy of a less punishment than seducers; supposing that they who acted by force were hated by those who were forced by them; but they who seduced them, so corrupted their hearts, as to make other Men's wives more attached to themselves than to their husbands; and that the whole house became to be at their command; and that the children were unknown whose they were, the husband's or the adulterer's.\"\n\nYet our modren fine gentlemen look upon this crime as mere gallantry, and though guilty of it ever so often, would still pass for men of honour. But what honour can there be in that man, who violates the laws of friendship, the laws of his country, the laws of reason, and the laws of God?\n\nMr. HICKY,\nThe Accompanying address to a fair Lady may, from it's singularity be worthy of a place in your Paper. If so, you are at Liberty to insert it.\n\nMADAM,\n\nBY that sweet Kiss I stole in th' grove\nTis you and you alone I love\nBy those dear Lips, those melting Eyes,\nWhere that Rogue Cupid ambush'd lies,\n'Tis you I love, and you alone,\nOr may I rot both Flesh and bone,\nBut hark you Miss, what's this I hear?\nWho is this spark who's vain desire---\nShould dare presume to raise his Eyes\nTo love whom I have deigned to prize?\nHow long have you been fond of rarities,\nSee you not what an unlike Bear it is?\nTo Dancing he's no more pretence\nThan I to what's call'd common sense\nAnd as for figure, Dress, and Air,\nSurely with me, He can't Compare,\nAnd then he has no taste that's clear\nFor let me whisper in your Ear\nI do believe the wretch can't swear.\nExcept your Troths, and your good Sooths,\nAnd such like Sugar Candy Oaths.\nAs Comfet makers wives make use of\nWhen their stale Wares they'd feign dispose of,\nSuch kind of stuff I am sure's no charms\nI 'attract my --------- to his Arms,\nNow I my Angel, I whose trade is;\nTo study what most please the Ladies;\nA charming Pheaton have provided\nBy you my love the Reins be guided.\nMy Coursers then with swiftest speed\nProud of their charge, no whip will need,\nBut passing Venus's flying Car\nHer Peacock steeds will distance far,\nThese I'll to you my love resign,\nMy Pheaton. Horses, Whip, and Rein,\nFly then, my little lass of spirit,\nFly to the man you know has merit;\nAnd let that Clown his sports pursue,\nWhilst I my charmer sport with you\nI too have learned the modish way,\nfrom dancing down to drinking Tea;\nLearned how to wink and how to nod,\nTo use each fav'rite attitude.\nThe fair to please, I let me tell you\nAm quite a Dev'lish clever fellow,\nView but my person, view each feature,\nAnd D---n me if there is in Nature,\nExcept yourself, so sweet a Creatture.\nAnd what's still more my taste in dress,\nE'en you my Charmer must confess.\nWhat think you of my loop and Button,\nMy Hair too A la Taie De Mouton?\nMy Scarlet Coat too, sure has Charms,\nMight set a female breast in Arms,\nFor G. A. Stevens plainly says,\nAnd he knew something of your ways\nWomen like Turky-cocks are bred,\nTo fly at every thing that's Red,\nFull well I wot, the truth is clear,\nPray don't you think so too my dear?\nSince it is clear I've so much merit\nAnd that my Rival want such spirit,\nSince you well know that he an Ass is\nAnd that my love his far surpasses,\nDo my Dear Creature, do God bless you\nLet him that loves you most possess you.\nThen each Night and Day shall prove,\nHow much aye, and how well I love.\nIf while my Arms surround your waist\nand on your Beautious smiles I feast\nI from those Lips should steal a kiss\nSoft emblem of our future bliss;\nThink me not envious to disdain,\nA Nabob's Grandieur, wealth and train.\nMODESTUS.\n\nCALCUTTA.\nExtract of a Letter from an Officer in General Coote's Army Dated 20th October.\n\nTHE Victory of the 27th Sep. was much more compleat than either that of the 1st. July or the 27th August. Hyder began the Engagement in his usual way, with Guns at a great distance, but their fire was soon rendered ineffectual, by the rapid advance of our Line, and many of his Guns with some of his Infantry must have been taken had they not been cover'd by some of his best Cavalry. They charged our line twice, and were repulsed with great loss. The 13th Regiment of Bengal Sepoys, and the 17th and 21st. Carnatic Battalions distinguished themselves by their steadiness and bravery.---I believe few of the Enemy would have got back had our Pariah Lascars stood by their Guns.---------These men must be attached to Companies, and none but Men of Cast and spirit entertained, and in order to get them, they must be treated like soldiers in every respect Surely none are in more danger, and a failure in them is more likely to ruin an Army, than any thing I know of. Hyder tried every thing, and was every where beat, it is suppos'd he lost 2000 of his best Horses, I have one of his Cuirs. -- I am told two more were taken and buried, their Carriages being disabled.\n\nWe are now in the midst of Bomarauze's Country, and hope for a supply of Grain. God grant the General may get enough to enable him to relieve Vellore; which I think will secure all, and enable us to open then the next Campaign with a certainty of Success.\n\nExtract of a Letter dated Madras 25th Oct. 1781\n\nSIR Hector Monro is gone on the active Frigate to take the Command of the Southern Army.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-11-17/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DGEbmfRGLELTER-FU0hjxcTAQRiG9PsZ/view", "text": "Lord Mc. Leod remains here on account of some punctilio's.\n\nGen Sir EYRE COOTE after meeting with much difficulty in, getting Rice for his Army in the pollams of Bombrauze, and sending Col. Owen with a large Detchment to the southw'd to collect Cattle and grain, and to pursue what advantages might be in his power, has at Length succeeded so far with the polegars, as to prevail on them to remain in their Pollams during the Monsoon, which is a fortunate circumstance for the distressed Inhabitants—It is indeed feared that these Woods of the Poligars will prove very unhealthy to our Europeans.\n\nN. B.—All our China ships have passed through the Streights of Mallaca—they saw no Privateers.\n\nBy Letters dispatched Express over Land from Madras.\n\nWE are informed that our Hon. GENERAL Sir EYRE COOTE has had another Engagement with Hyder Ally Cawn.—A party of our army fell in with them, and intirely routed them. On which a Detachment under the Command of General Lally was immediately sent in quest of our party, consisting of 25,000 Horse and foot. The Hon'ble GENERAL Sir EYRE COOTE hearing of Mons. Lally's intentions immediately set out with 3 Battalions of Sepoys &c. in all about three thousand.—upon the approach of our Army, a general Engagement ensued, which lasted about five hours our Army being disposed of in so masterly a manner, that almost every shot took his Man, by which such numbers fell, that it struck a general terror throughout Hyders whole Army and they fled with the utmost percipitation leaving behind all their Cooking utensils, Provisions, Powder, shot Arms, &c.—And a Chest containing of Treasure to the amount of 40,000 Pagodas, & 900 head of Cattle, this happen'd the latter end of Oct. the particulars of which has not yet transpired.\n\nOur different parties Commanded by General Sir EYRE COOTE, have been very successful, that they took Cattle, Grain, &c, both going and coming.\n\nTHE Resolution Mercer arrived the 12th from Madras, she left it the 21st Ult. and had a most Excellent passage this time of the Year—she does not bring any particular account of the last Engagement, as it happened a few days after her departure from thence.\n\nA Danish ship from Europe bound to Tranquebar, spoke with our Fleet in the Latt. 10 South all well.\n\nIf this account is true, our Fleet cannot possibly make the Coast this time of the Year, on account of the N. E. Winds, which blows fresh in the Bay, their course will be to go up the Mallabar Coast.\n\nLETTERS from Bussorah.\n\nBY the way of Benares mention the safe arrival of the ship Beggler Scott at Muscat, she left this place last February. The people of Muscat told them, that there were 3 French Privateers up the Gulph, one of which is a Large ship, one a Snow, and the other a small Schooner.\n\nThe Morning Star Captain Charles Pigot, one of the Honble Company's Cruizers bound to Bussorah touch'd at Muscat, and being informed of the force of the French Privateers returned to Bombay, and the Beggler remained at Muscat not daring to venture up the gulph.\n\nA R R I V E D.\n\nNovember 13th Ship Resolution. Mercer. Madras Ballast.\n\nERRATA in our Last.\n\nFor Green Ceat—Please to read Green Coat. For supersided—Read superceedted. For quiting—Read quieting. For Rannu—Read Rannu. For very Number—Read very great Number.—For Countess Nuhellie—Read Countess Nuchollie. For Assem6ly—Read Assembly.\n\nCALCUTTA BALL.\n\nFor e'em—Read them. For those rwo—Read by two. For forded—Read sordid. For Luminories—Read Luminaries. For this Friend—Read for his Friend. For stops down—Read stoops down. For Fllying out—Read Flying out.\n\n\"THE inward Form of our last Paper being so very late with, we had not time for Correcting; and which we hope our Subscribers, and the Public will excuse.\"\n\nTo be S O L D.\n\nA Commodious Upper Room'd House in the post Office Street, now Occupied by Mr. Evans, any Person wanting to purchase will please to Apply to Mr. H. Grant.\n\nSubscription Assembly.\n\nTHE Tavern Keepers Charge of 1997 S. Rupees, for the Entertainment of two Hundred Persons at the first Assembly appearing to the Stewards too extravagant a Charge to be passed without the approbation of the Subscribers at large; they request a meeting may be held on Monday Morning at the Harmonic House at Eleven o' Clock to take the above into consideration.\nNov. 15th 1781.\n\nWILLIAM PHILLIPS.\n\nSMITH begs leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of, the Settlement (and the Public in general) that the partnership between him and Edward Candler is mutually disolved. He likewise takes this opportunity of returning his most grateful acknowledgements to all those Gentlemen who have honoured him with their Commands; and most respectfully hopes for the Continuance of their future favours, as he still Continues to carry on the Business in all it's branches, next Door to the Export Ware House.\n\nMr. JONES.\n\nBEGS leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Presidency, that having purchased the whole of Captain Walkers, and the greater part of Captain Douglas, Cargoes that they are now selling at his House nearly opposite the Post Office.\n\nJUST PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.\n\nAND is Sold at the Library, the late Bye Law either bound or in Sheets.\n\nTo The P U B L I C.\n\nTO be Raffled for by Subscription on a Garden belonging to Mrs. Cornelia De Silva measuring as Per, Potta Seven Biggabs and 15 Cottahs Situated in Dee Eatally which is at present Lett out to John Belie Esq for the Company's use.\n\nThis Garden is now to be Raffled for, and valued at the Sum of Six Thousand Sicca Rupees, divided into Eighty Chances at 75 Rupees each chance, Any Lady, or Gentleman willing to subscribe are requested to send their Names to Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office.\n\nN. B. Timely Notice will be given in this paper specifying the day of the Raffle.\n\nON TUESDAY next the 20th Instant.\n\nWILL be sold by Public Auction by Mess. Donald and Williams at their Auction Room near the Court House the Effects of the late Mr. Francis Perkins Attorney, Consisting of: Furniture, Plate Wearing Apparel and a valuble Collection of Books, at the same time will be sold his garden House situated at Mirzapore near Calcutta, being a very Pleasant Bungalow with about 5 Bigahs of Ground it is bounded on the East by the House of Rustick Sirang, on the South by that of Mrs Halsey, on the west by the high Road leading from Aarcot sey to Bailiagaut and on the North by the House of Sadoosah Pindah,\n\nConditious of Sale to be Mentioned at the time of Sale.\nCalcutta 9 Nov. 1781\n\nAcknowledgements to Correspondents.\n\nPHILANTHROPHOS, Letters is received, but could not insert it this week, for want of room, in the mean time we should be glad to know which of the Jails in Calcutta it is that he alludes to.\n\nSubscriber, old Correspondents, and a Tradesman are received, but came too late for insertion this week.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-11-17/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DGEbmfRGLELTER-FU0hjxcTAQRiG9PsZ/view", "text": "[COLUMN 1]\n\nPOET's CORNER,\nVERSES.\n\nSent to a YOUNG LADY in—. From an unknown Hand.\n\nIF youth, good-nature, sprightliness and ease;\nIf purest innocence has pow'r to please;\nIf nature's gift, improv'd by wisdom's page;\nIf winning smiles, if softness can engage;\nIf ardent piety o'er all can place\nOne laurel more to dignify and grace—\nThen 'midst the fair and good shall *——* stand,\nNo less the praise and glory of the band.\nThink not, fair nymph, these honest lines impart\nThe dictates of blind judgment or of art;\nA gen'rous neighbourhood confirms them true,\nAnd knows not how to envy, knowing you:\nThen let not modesty, which shrinks from praise,\nBut gains fresh beauty from th' admirer's gaze;\nLet not that motive teach you to decline\nThe homage due to worth, so justly thine.\nReceive this tribute of an untaught muse,\nWhich scorns to flatter with deceitful views;\nAccept these lines from him, whose deep regard\nClaims not, as yet, a smile for his reward;\nBut soon may come the happy, blissful time,\n(E'er age and love shall yet have pass'd their prime)\nWhen the fond youth shall boldly own his flame,\nNor longer doubtfully conceal his name.\nIf then no sacred, or long-plighted vow,\nShall bar his hopes, and not his love allow;\nO then, kind fortune, then propitious prove,\nAnd grant that I may win the maid I love!\nIf such unclouded joy my days await,\nSuch happiness, unfading, be my fate;\nFar far delusive pleasures! far remove!\nLet me taste only those of mutual Love!\nBut if, alas! be mine the various woe,\nThe pangs which disappointed lovers know;\nIf a long promis'd hand thy vows shou'd chain,\nOr nuptial tie should e'en thy thoughts restrain:\nThen whilst forlorn I rove from clime to clime,\nIn search of ease—the healing balm of time—\nMay each revolving year, each day, each hour\nO'er all thy paths their choicest blessing's pour!\n\n[COLUMN 2]\n\nFOR SALE,\nA Garden situated near Balligunge and nearly adjoining to that of Col. Ironside's, containing about ten Biggahs with A Bungelow and out Houses thereon well planted with Diffrent kinds of Fruit trees, &c. for Particulars Enquire, of Mr Prescott, No. 113 in the Cossatollah Baazar, where the writings &c. of the said garden may be Seen.\nCalcutta November 8th 1781\n\nTo be SOLD.\nFOUR Grey Carrage Horses well Matched, and lately brought down from the Country, to be seen at Bowdens Livery stables,—And may be agreed for by applying to Mr. Savory, in the Loll, or Cossitollah Baazar.\n\nANY Person or Persons who can give information of Mr. William Maynard, will hear something to his advantage Mr. M—was 5th Mate of the Shrewsbury Indiamen Capt. Coggan about two Years and a half ago; but remain'd in India; he was seen in Calcutta on October last, a line directed to K. P. or to Mr. Hicky printer of the Bengal Gazette.\n\nMrs. MANN.\nBEGS leave to inform the Ladies and gentlemen of the Presidency that she has moved to the Radda Baazar at No. 139 Opposite the House lately occupied by Messrs. Guthrie and Wordie.\nNB. Carpenters work as usual Carried on by Mr. Mann.\n\nALL PERSONS\nHAVING any claims, or demands on the Estate of James Dumoulin deceased are desired to send in their accounts to Mr. George Arnold Roote of Calcutta, or Mr. Edward Ephraim Pote of Rungpore, the Executors of the said James Dumoulin deceased, and such persons as are indebted to the said Estate are Requested to pay what they so owe to either of the said Executors as soon as they possibly can.\n\nAT THE ACADEMY!\nMRS. Griffith's Garden House near the Bytaconnah) young Gentlemen are genteely Boarded, tenderly treated and expeditiously taught by the most improved methods. The English, French, Latin, and Italian Languages grammatically. Also Writing, Accompts, Geography &c. Such Gentlemen and Ladies who think proper to honour him with the Tuition of their Children, may depend upon his most strenous Endeavours to merit their Countenance and future Recommendation, by a Religious discharge of the important Trust reposed in him, both with Respect to their Learning and Morals. For particulars Mr. COWEN begs leave to refer to Messrs. THORNHILL & KILLICAN. The terms for Board and Education are 40 sicca Rupees per. Month for all under Ten years of Age, and 50 for all above.\n\n[COLUMN 3]\n\nNOTICE\nIS hereby given, that on Monday the 3d of the ensuing month December and following days, the Effects belonging to the Honourable Johannes Matthias Ross Esq. will be exposed at Public Auction at Chinsurah—They Consist of Furniture, Plate, CHINA, Ware, LIQUORS of different, Sorts, Carriages, Horses, amongst which a Set of six gray Tourkays DIFFERENT BOOKS in English French and Dutch, a mongst which the Encyclopedie and the Corps diplomatic with its Supplements.\nGLOBES, TELESCOPES and MICROSCOPES, and Many other Articles.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Goods are to be Sold for Sicca Rupees, and not to be delivered to the Purchasers, until they have paid for them, and in Case they are not paid for, and removed at the last of the Month December, they will be re-sold for account, and at the Expence of the first Purchaser.\nChinsura the 8th November 1781.\n\nFor sale by CHARLES HELLYAR,\nA Large quantity of good seasoned Saul Timber, which he has purchased of a Gentleman lately come down the Country, the said Timber are lying at the Rope Walk Gaut, about half a Mile to the Northward of Sulkey Market, The price of the Timber are as follows.—Beams 28 Feet long 12 Inches by 9 Inches, at S R 19 each\n28 f l 12 i's by 9 i's at S R 19 E\n25 do. 11 i's by 9 i's at do. 15 do\n23 do. 10 i's by 8 i's at do. 12 do\n21 do. 9 i's by 7 i's at do. 10 do\n19 do. 9 i's by 7 i's at do. 7 do\n17 do. 8 i's by 6 i's at do. 5-8 do\n16 do. 8 i's by 6 i's at do. 5 do\nThe above Timbers are all cleanly dressed.\nIn the rough, whole Saul Timbers from 27 Feet long to 31 at S R 14 each, Square pieces of Timber for Doors, Windows, and Burgers of sizes.\nN. B. The above to be brought over to the Gauts at Calcutta, at the Expence of the disposer and free from Duty.\n\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, the First and late PRINTER to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-11-24", "date": "1781-11-24", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-11-24/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AKeJGQh8wf12ZMuejkSGkP7FVlQPfwFN/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\n[VOL II] A Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n\n96 From Saturday November the 17th to Saturday November 24th 1781. [ No. XLIV ]\n\nBON TON INTELLIGENCE\n\nA Wag observing C——r Feeble attempt to dance the Minuet Delacour said his external appearance strongly depicted his sentiments, & that a rational being who could take so much pains to make himself the object of Laughter, and to resemble a MONKEY; must certainly have a great deal of the natural disposition of that Animal.\n\nMANLY'S Compliments to the Printer of the Bengal Gazette, and hopes he will permit him to add his mite to the general execrations, so deservedly showering on the vainest of all empty, Coxcombs, C——r Feeble, for his unbounded audacity in presuming to attempt the Minuet DE-LACOUR.\n\nWhat gravity can hold from laughing out,\nTo see him drag his Feeble Legs about;\nHe is too much dispised to be accused\nAnd therefore scarce deserves to be abused.\n\nWe are informed that C——r Feeble, will shortly give a Grand Ball at the desire of———Conquest—and it is further said, that Masks will be admitted, and that he will appear in the Character of the MONKEY who has seen the world, attempting to Dance the Minuet DE-LACOUR.\n\nCoxcombs and every noisy race,\nAre trumpets of their own disgrace.\n\nThe CELEBRATED BEAUTY has again, We hear, refused IDEA G——t—It is true there is a little disparty of years between the partie's; yet there are few Ladies in her situation who would have declined the offer on that account, or would have thought it could have counter—ballanced a Settlement of Twenty THOUSAND POUNDS—The truth is C——feeble has CAPERED her out of her senses.\n\nA Gentleman observing to Messilina the other night that Jack Paradice Lost was likely to carry——Conquest at last—I hope not replies the fair.—for a C.—a promises but very little delight in adminstring the Rites of Hymen; and it were a Thousand pities so fine a Woman should be doomed to perpetual Celebacy.\n\nThe betts in the West end of the Town, whether Jack Paradice Lost be ere this time a Man or a Ca—a, are three to one in favor of the latter.—This very extraordinary Phœnomenon is at present the favorite subject of conversation among all the Beaux and bells esprits.\n\nWe are sorry to hear that Turban Conquest has lately been reduced to the Melancholly necessity of Mental amusements with Joseph Nuncomar, not having had a tender thing said to her by her old admirers, except her Monkey C——r Feeble, during the last fortnight.—Jack Marplot is some times seen with her on the Course, and the knowing ones begin to think she has at length subdued him, and that there is a secret alliance on the Tapis between them but whether this Courtship will end in venculo Matrimoni, or only in mensa et thora, time only can determine——The truth however is that Joseph Nuncomar, considers him as a formidable Rival. & has actually forbid him his House.——He the other morning surprized him in a tete a tete with Her, and was so much irritated at the discovery as to throw out very severe reproaches on the Lady for Her flagrant inconstancy—it is now said that Old Surley himself, rather than let Marplot be the favored Man, has asked her hand in Marriage, and that he daily gives her Lectures on the tender passion. O Hymen! how are thy alters profaned.\n\nEAST INDIA HOUSE INTELLIGENCE.\nFrom the London papers 11th Ap. 1781 received by the Monarch Man of War.\n\nYESTERDAY there was a general Court of the Proprietors of East India Stock at their House in Leaden hall Street, on special affairs respecting the propositions made by the Company as a basis for an agreemen with Government for the prolongation of their Charter, and also to consider of the suspension of the 39th bye law.\n\nAs soon as the Clerk had, as usual, read over the minutes of the last meeting, the Chairman acquainted the Court, that the directors having received a note last week from the first Lord of the Treasury Stating that he intended to move on the monday following (last Monday) certain propositions to Parliament relative to the further regulations of the Company's affairs—he thought it his duty in Conjunction with the rest of the directors to call a general court, in order to take their advice on an affair of such importance.—Lord North's note was then read, which was in substance as follows.—“ Lord North presents his Compliments to the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the East India Company and acquaints them that he intends on, Monday next, to make a motion in the House of Commons that the House do resolve itself into a Committee of the whole House on the 25th of April next to take into Consideration the affairs of the East India Company relative to the Prolongation of their Charter, Teritorial acquisitions, &c.\n\nMr. Fitzgerald went into a revision of the Ministers speech on Monday last in the House of Commons and said it was pretty plain from that what he would be at, indeed he himself had expressly declair'd it, which was. That the Company had no exclusive right to the Territorial Revenues in India, that the Company had likewise a right to give to the Public three fourths of their proffits when they divided, (as they had done) 8 per Cent. These with other points, which the Minister glanced at in his speech he observed were objects of great importance and required the weightiest and most anxious deliberation of the Proprietors. Mr. Fitzgerald was going on when he was called to order by, Mr. Jones, who after apologizing to him for the occasion, said he only did it to expidite business, there being no question before the Court, he therefore requested of the Chairman to know what steps, if any, the Directors had taken since the reception of Lord North's Note.\n\nThe Chairman in reply said none, for that the Directors did not think themselves Authorized to come to any Proposals without first consulting their Constituents the Proprietors, that for this purpose they were then called together, and that by their deliberations they should be Governed.\n\nMr. Fitzgerald then resumed his discourse which consisted of disoltory, observations on the Company's Affairs.—He concluded with making a Motion that a Petition should be Presented to Parliament against Government interfering in the Territorial Revenues of the Company without their concurrence.\n\nGeneral Smith said, as many of the Proprietors had not heard the speech of the Minister on Monday in the House of Commons, Relative to the Affairs of the East India Company, he would briefly state it to them.—He then very candidly went through the Particulars of the Ministers speech and commented on it with equal candour, he said he wished to accommodate Matters with the Public as far as was consistent with his duty as a Proprietor, but the inherent rights of the Company he would ever defend. The Minister had stated, the great obligations the Company were under to Government, that they were on the verge of Ruin, and must be infallibly undone, but for\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-11-24/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AKeJGQh8wf12ZMuejkSGkP7FVlQPfwFN/view", "text": "that interference; but this he denied Government, it was true, had Assisted but not Saved them from Ruin---for that the Company had then a Property in their Power equal to their demands and only wanted the Power of immediately converting that Property into Cash.--The fact was Similiarly thus---A Tenant owed Rent to his Landlord, but wanted Money to pay him; he went to him, and told him the Circumstance---at the Same time, Shewed that he had Corn and other kinds of Grain more than Sufficient for the debt; but wanted time to convert these Commodities to Cash, the Landlord for the Present foregoes a Year's Rent, during which Period the Tenant brings his Goods to Market and is able, at the end of the Year, not only to pay off his Land Lord but to find himself in Respectable Circumstances.---This, the General said, was a parallel case---Government only allowed the Company the indulgence of a Year's Annual income; was honestly paid that income, and now They Talk of being the Saviours of the East India Company. Before he sat down, he begged his Honorable Friend Mr. Fitzgerald, would with draw his Motion for Petitioning Parliament relative to the Territorial Revenues, as it would look like commencing hostilities, where every thing was to be won with Good Humour,---and, he must do the Minister the Justice to say, he believed he did not wish to Quarrel with the Company but to make the best Bargain he could with them.\n\nMr. Hussey Replied to Something which Dropped from Mr. Fitzgerald Relative to the Committe of Accounts, and set that Gentleman Right in Respect to Some items of Supposed Deficiences. He then spoke to the Subject of Debate and said it was of that Nature that Required the greatest caution and circumspection.\n\nHe complimented General Smith on his very Accurate and faithfull Account of the Ministers speech in the House of Commons on this Subject and agreed with the General in thinking, that the Minister was as anxious in coming to an Agreement as the Company could be---the only Difference would be the Terms, there, for his part, he was not then Competent to advise about, nor did he know of any other mode then a choice of three, which Presented themselvs; either to leave the Proposals and Management of them to the Court of Directors, to a Committee of the Proprietors or to an Eqal number of Directors and Proprietors.---Mr. Gregory confirmed General Smith's Accounts of the Minister's Speech in Parliament and added an Observation which, he said, he threw out to the Minister which was, that though his Lordship was apprised by the Court of Directors of the Company's intending to raise their Divedent to 8 Per. Cent he then never spoke about the Public dividing three fourths---The Minister acknowledged his Silence then. Upon that Subject, he reserved himself till the Company had made proposals.\n\nMr. Gregory, upon the whole, was for leaving the matter to the Directors as the properest persons to manage this business and for them before they had concluded to make their report to the\n\nproprietors at large:---Mr. Jones, after Satisfying Mr. Gregory why he called upon the Directors in the begining of the debate for an account of what they had done in Consequence of Lord North's written notice (which was no more than to know whether they had come to any private Opinion about it) wished Gentlemen, who talked of Petitioning Parliament not to interfere in the Territorial Revenues of the Company would be Silent on that head.---- Petitioning imply a Right in the Petitioned to dispose the Territorial Revenue, a right he did not apprehend Parliament to Possess. That the House of Commons in itself was no Court of Judicature, and could not wrest the possessions of the Company from them at will, which were purchased with great Risque of life and property that the matter would best pass Sub-Silentio for the present, and where ever it was taken up, he hoped it would be decided in a Court of Judicature. for it was acquisition of that Magnitude that required all the law and deliberation in the Kingdom. He hoped therefore the Hon'ble Gentleman (Mr, Fitzgerald) who made the motion for the Petition would withdraw it, which being complied with he substituted the following \"That a Committee be appointed of six Directors and six proprietors to enquire into the Chartered Rights of the Company and of the nature and extent of their Territorial Possessions in India, and at the same time to consider of propositions as a basis of agreement, between the Company and Government for the prolongation of the Term for their exclusive right of trading to the east Indies and to report the same to a general Court. Mr. Orme said that an enquiry into the Chartered Rights of the Company was an enquiry of a very complex and delicate nature and required great legal, as well as East India Knowledge he therefore was for the Directors solely to undertake the Negociation.\n\nThe rest of the English news in our next.\n\nCALCUTTA. IMTELLIGENCE EXTRAORDINARY.\nNovember 22st 1781.\n\nBY Letters received Yesterday from ***** we are inform'd that a certain QUIXOTE was observed for several Days to have a confounded rueful face, in consequence as it is supposed of his having been greatly over reached in a recent Treaty with an able Mahratta Plenipotentiary---who, it is said has made a very profitable Essay on English culability, many people think that the Quixote has been made an April fool of, and that his Crest is fallen Planet struck.\n\nThey put Powder in his Curry d'ye see\nOr by Pharoah's foot it could not be.\n\nIt is the reigning opinion that the QUIXOTE'S, Narrative relative to the late famous, or rather Melancholly, transaction at Benares, is a Master piece in the great art of equivo-\n\ncation and Mental reservation.\n\nNotwithstanding the many reports of the Sailing of the swallow packet it is very certain that she will not be dispatched for several weeks. A certain travelling Quixote would fain publish a piece of good News first---He writes that he does not despair of procuring a GOOD PEACE before he is much older.---Procure a good peace Ha ! ha ! ha ! ha ! what would he be at? why then go to war !\n\nA Gentleman being asked why the Quixote was to carry the Deiver with him to Lucknow, replied for the same reason that Balash accompanied Balaam to the Top of Mount pisagh---That he might blast, by Curses the happiness of the people.\n\nThe late very successful Quixote having often declared that he would never resign his Commission 'till he should have brought us through may, now very well throw it up without breaking his word, for he has certainly brought us----through with a witness to it. He certainly cannot avoid acting with propriety and legality, as he acts by the advice of the Deiver, alias all in the ghee.\n\nThe Hon'ble the Governor General\n\nHAS thought proper to withdraw all the British Officers holding Commands as employ'd by the Nobob Viziers Dominions.\n\nThe Hon'ble Board have admitted Captain William Davy to his former place on the list of the Army, and ordered by the Court of Directors to take rank next below Captain James Dunn.\n\nCaptain James Lewis who received a dangerous wound in an engagement with Fatty Saw in 1774 is appointed a Major by brevet on the Invalid Establishment, and allowed to return to Europe on the Pension.\n\nLt. Percy Monk is appointed a deputy Judge Advocate to the 2d Brigade.\n\nLt. James Anderson is appointed Aid de Camp to the Governor General.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Chunar Ghur dated 12 Instant.\n\n\"THE Promotions of Lt. Colonel Blair, and Major Popham, have been sent down by the Governor General, for the approbation of the Board,---The former for services unknown, and the latter for his distinguished abilities in this Quarter.\"\n\nColonel Hannay's Corps is ordered to Lucknow, there to receive their Arrears, and be dismissed His Excellency's service.\n\nMajor Clark's is also Ordered to Lucknow for the same purpose.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-11-24/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AKeJGQh8wf12ZMuejkSGkP7FVlQPfwFN/view", "text": "BY Letters received, We are informed that we have taken Ghur and that the Treasure contains is almost increditable, It is supposed that a Subaltern's share will amount to 50,000 Rp's each, a Captain to one Lack and a Major to two Lacks.\n\nLetters from Persia mention a terrible Gale of Wind which they had on the Malabar Coast in Sep. last during which two of the Company's Cruizers went down at their Anchors below Surat and Bombay. As soon as the Revenge Commodore Emptage arrived at Bombay from Tillicherry she was immediately ordered to Sea with all possible dispatch, and to proceed up to the Gulph of Persia to intercept the 3 French Privateers that are Cruixing there.\n\nThe ship Begler Scott is returned from Muscat to Bombay.\n\nBije Ghur Nov. 12 1781.\nTHIS Day the first Division of prize Money was distributed and amounted to 25 Lacks.\nR. S.\nMajor Popham's share - 2,94000\nEach Major - - - 44956\nCaptain - - - 22478\nSubaltern - - - 11239\nSerjeant - - - 200\nSubadar - - - 300\nJemadar - - - 140\nHavildar - - - 100\nNaick - - - 80\nSepoy - - - 50\n\nThis distribution was made immediately after the Surrender of the Fort, by a Committee of four Field Officers, Captains &c. --- Besides which there is as much more Money as will make a second Division amounting to above half of the first exclusive of 26 Bales of very fine Shawls, a great quantity of Broad Cloth, Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds &c. Precious stones, in so much that a Subaltern will share upwards of 10,000 R's. The reason of distributing the first division in such a hurry was to prevent the G------- from laying their Hands on it, and the General cry was, \"The Rohillah Prize Money prettily foboffed and paid.\"\n\nCALCUTTA INTELLIGENCE\nEXTRAORDINARY.\nON Monday last the famous Trial for extortion came, on at the Harmonic Tavern, in which cause several Gentlemen of the first Rank and Distinction in Calcutta were the Plaintiffs, and Messrs. Hunam, Squintweil, and Jessamy were the Defendants. Many facts were produced by the Plaintiffs, to support the fairness of their Action, and a true Copy of the Bill was produced,--- the Defendants were called upon, by the Court, to shew cause why they should expect the Public to pay them so extravagant and shamefull a charge. ---They all seemed to be panicized,--- Hunam began to Negh, Squintwell began to look straight, and Jessamy fainted away in the arms of the Consumer, ---but by the humanity, he was soon recover'd as she sent up a bottle of hartshorn drops for him to smell to.\"\n\nMatters being Carried on against them, in so severe, yet so just a manner that, they thought it adviseable to fee Counsel,---on which they dispached a Messenger for C----r feeble, who soon arrived but the great fitague he underwent in coming up the Stair case totally overcame him, his breath was exausted and his knees tottered under him, and was obliged to be shewn into an adjoining room to recover his spirits and to receive the necessary instructions from his Clients. He then went into Court, and the Bill for the last subscription was produced and objected to as a shameful over-charge, C----r feeable then on the part of the defendants spoke with great warmth and trembling upon the propriety of his Clients charge, he without hesitation insisted that, that the public subscribed for the benefit of the defendants, that the was a subscriber, and for no other purpose but to serve them, that he public money ought always to be squandered away, especially that of these Gentlemen who were servants to the Hon'ble Company, as they got it so very easily. and in so plentifull a quantity's. As for his part he said that he had, experienced the truth of what he set forth,---that in England he had endeavoured as much as any Engenius Man of his proffession could, to get money, but fruitless were every effort he made for that purpose, that he found his genious cramp'd and verilly believed it was much owing to his never being able to rub two Guineas one against the other. --- [The rest in our next]\n\nExtract of a Letter from Bally colly.\n\"ON the 18th Instant about 6 o clock in the Morning, a Hindo Sarcar of this Neighbourhood died and was after the Custom of the Gentoo's, Burned with his Wife at Bally colly, Gaut, the Woman was about 32 years old, remarkably Handsome, and from her appearance and gestures did not seem to relish the horrid approaching Catastrophe, as soon as the Violence of the flame began, the poor woman struggled violently but the horrid Executioners of their Cast kept her on the Pile with long Bamboos, and the noise of their brass Gongs were encreased to drown he cries. It would be much to the Honor of our great Men in power if they would put a Stop to this diabolical practice as far as lays in their power.\n\nARRIVED.]------20th Inst. Ship Charlotte Wilson from Madras to Kedgeree.\n\nDEPARTURES.]---Nov. 20th Ship Success Walter Colquhonn to Madras with Rice.---Snow Speedwell Wm. Jefferies to Do. with Do. 22d Ship Nancy Robt. Davidson to do with do.---Snow Betsey Phillips to do. with do.\n\nCamp at Binde 3d Nov.\n\"DIED] this day Lt. Colonel A. J. Achmuty a Gentleman who when living was much esteemed by his numerous acquaintances for a pleasant Companion, and a sincere friend, a brave and Experienced Soldier Greatly esteemed by all his brother Officers, and loved and revered by every private Soldier as a humane and good Commander.---His Death is very much lamented by every Officer in the Detachment.\n\nDIED] a few days before our march from Sepair Captain John Hicks, a very valuabe and experienced Officer, who spared no pains in study to improve and render himself a useful Officer to his King, the Company, and his Country.----He was amiable in his deportment. Polite without vanity, learned without opinion and sincere and permanent in his friendship, his death is universally and justly, lamented, by all his friends and acquaintance.\n\nCalcutta Navember 21, 1781.\nTHE Stewards of the Assembly beg leave to acquaint the Subscribers, that they find themselvs under the necessity of resigning the Office; and, request a meeting may be held on Monday at 12 o'Clock at the Harmonic House, to chuse others. Altho' it is not necessary to assign reasons for this step, they think it a Compliment due to the Subscribers at large to say a few words on the subject---that they give up a troublesome Office because they were improperly treated by a party of Gentlemen who attended the last meeting, for the express purpose of supporting the Tavern against the Stewards, (a contest the Stewards never thought of). They were induced to act on Tuesday last, ONLY, because they were fearful of interrupting the Public Amusement, by a too sudden resignation.\n\nNOTICE is hereby given, that the Auction of the Honourable Johannes Matthias Ross Esq; which in the late Gazettes has been fix'd on Monday the 3d. of Dec mber, is put off until Monday the 7th of January 1782.\nChinsura the 22d. Nov. 1781.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-11-24/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AKeJGQh8wf12ZMuejkSGkP7FVlQPfwFN/view", "text": "[COLUMN 1]\n\nPOET's CORNER.\n\nA female PORTRAIT.\n\nHER hair was golden, and did graceful flow\nIn shining ringlets o'er a neck of snow:\nHer eyes were bright, but void of study'd art,\nThey spoke the language of the chastest heart;\nMore dazzling than the sun's resplendent beam,\nThe coldest bosom felt their piercing flame,\nHer blooming cheek display'd the new blown rose,\nAnd fairest lillies on her hand repose,\nOn that white wonder, wrapt in sweet delight,\nFond Admiration hangs her ravish'd sight.\nHer foot was small, of that bewitching size,\nWhich gain'd, in Fairy Land, the slipper's prize.\nHer lips were ruby, and did blushing shew,\nOf beauteous well set teeth, a polish'd row:\nHer breath was sweeter than the balmy gale,\nWhen sweetest flow'rs their fragrant souls exhale:\nHer breast was clad with Nature's purest white,\nSmooth pow'r of bliss soft region of delight;\nTen thousand Cupids there exulting play.\nAnd bask, and wanton in the milky way.\nHer easy shape was symmetry divine,\nEmblem exact of Beauty's perfect line;\nBuilt on benignant Heaven's most pleasing plan,\nThro' all her attitudes attraction ran.\nWhate'er she does, and wheresoe'er she goes,\nThe Graces follow, and her train compose.\nHer smile could smooth the rugged brow of Care,\nSoften Distress, and brighten up Despair:\nHer wit was lively, but the poignant dart\nNe'er pierc'd an honest, and well-meaning heart.\nWhene'er she sung, well pleas'd Attention hung\nOn the sweet music of her magic tongue.\nWhene'er she spoke, the polish'd language glow'd,\nAnd the clear speech with strength persuasive flow'd.\nJudgment and fancy amicably join,\nAnd blend their charms to make her merit shine.\nWith liveliest hues her vivid fancy glows,\nAnd all the splendors of the rainbow shows.\nHer judgment with more mild, and temperate ray,\nO'er every object sheds the brightest day.\nGood-sense, good-nature, sweetest gifts of Heaven.\nIn large proportion to her soul were given.\nWho can this phoenix of perfection be?\nWhere can we beauty in such lustre see?\nRomantic fable will fair Venus name,\nBut honest truth shall ***** proclaim!\nC S.\n\n[COLUMN 2]\n\nFOR SALE,\nA Garden situated near Balligunge and nearly adjoining to that of Col. Ironside's, containing about ten Biggahs with A Bungelow and out Houses thereon well planted with Diffrent kinds of Fruit trees, &c. for Particulars Enquire, of Mr Prescott. No. 113 in the Cossatollah Baazar, where the writings &c. of the said garden may be Seen.\nCalcutta November 8th 1781\n\nANY Person or Persons who can give information of Mr. William Maynard, will hear something to his advantage. Mr. M—was 5th Mate of the Shrewsbury Indiamen Capt, Coggan about two Years and a half ago, but remain'd in India, he was seen in Calcutta, on October 1781. a line directed to K. P or to Mr. Hicky printer of the Bengal Gazette.\n\nMrs. M A N N.\nBEGS leave to inform the Ladies and gentlemen of the Presidency that she has moved to the Radda Baazar at No. 139 Opposite the House lately occupied by Messrs. Guthrie and Wordie.\nNB. Carpenters work as usual Carried on by Mr. Mann.\n\nAT THE ACADEMY!\nMRS. Griffith's Garden House near the Bytaconnah) young Gentlemen are genteely Boarded, tenderly treated and expeditiously taught by the most improved methods. The English French, Latin, and Italian Language, grammatically. Also Writing, Accompts, Geography &c. Such Gentlemen and Ladies who think proper to honour him with the Tuition of their Children, may depend upon his most strenuous Endeavours to merit their Countenance and future Recommendation, by a Religious discharge of the important Trust reposed in him, both with Respect to their Learning and Morals. For particulars Mr. COWEN begs leave to refer to Messrs THORNHILL & KILLICAN. The terms for Board and Education are 40 sicca Rupees per, Month for all under Ten years of Age, and 50 for all above.\n\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given, that on Monday the 3d of the ensuing month December and following days, the Effects belonging to the Honourable Johannes Matthias Ross Esq. will be exposed at Public Auction at Chinsurah—They Consist of Furniture, Plate, CHINA, Ware, LIQUORS of different, Sorts, Carriages, Horses, amongst which a Set of six gray Torkays DIFFERENT BOOKS in English French and Dutch, a mongst which the Encyclopedie and the Corps diplomatic with its Suppelments.\n\n[COLUMN 3]\n\nGLOBES, TELESCOPES and MICROSCOPES, and Many other Articles.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Goods are to be Sold for Sicca Rupees, and not to be delivered to the Purchasers, until they have paid for them, and in Case they are not paid for, and removed at the last of the Month December, they will be re-sold for account, and at the Expence of the first Purchaser.\n\nFor sale by CHARLES HELLYAR.\nA Large quantity of good seasoned Saul Timber, which he has purchased of a Gentleman lately come down the Country, the said Timber are lying at the Rope Walk Gaut, about half a Mile to the Northward of Sulkey Market, The price of the Timber are as follows.—Beams 28 Feet long 12 Inches by 9 Inches, at S R 19 each\n25 do. 11 i's by 9 i's at do. 15 do\n23 do. 10 i's by 8 i's at do. 12 do\n21 do. 10 i's by 7 i's at do. 10 do\n19 do. 9 i's by 7 i's at do. 7 do\n17 do. 8 i's by 6 i's at do 5-8 do\n16 do. 8 i's by 6 i's at do. 5 do\nThe above Timbers are all cleanly dressed.\nIn the rough, whole Saul Timbers from 27 Feet long to 31 at S R 14 each, Square pieces of Timber for Doors, Windows, and Burgers of sizes.\nN. B. The above to be brought over to the Gauts at Calcutta, at the Expence of the disposer and free from Duty.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA Commodious Upper Room'd House in the post Office Street, now Occupied by Mr. Evans, any Person wanting to purchase will please to Apply to Mr. H. Grant.\n\nWILLIAM PHILLIP's.\nSMITH begs leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of, the Settlement (and the Public in general) that the partnership between him and Edward Candler is mutually dissolved. He likewise takes this opportunity of returning his most grateful acknowledgements to all those Gentlemen who have honoured him with their Commands, and most respectfully hopes for the Continuance of their future favours, as he still Continues to carry on the Business in all it's branches, next Door to the Export Ware House.\n\nJUST PUBLISHED\nBY AUTHORITY.\nAND is Sold at the Library, the late Bye Law either bound or in Sheets.\n\nSUBSCRIPTION ASSEMBLY.\nA Meeting of the Subscribers is to be held on Monday next at 12 o' Clock at the Harmonic house.\n\n[FOOTER]\n\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, the First and late PRINTER to the Hon. COMPANY\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-11-26 Extraordinary", "date": "1781-11-26", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "H ICKY 's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nEXTRAORDINARY.\nMONDAY November 26th 1781.\n\nWE HAVE the pleasure\nto inform the public that\nsuccess Crowned with victory,\nseems to attend all our Mili-\ntary Operations on the Coast,\nas will eppear by 'the follow-\ning.\nExtract of a Letter from a Gen-\ntleman at Madras dated No-\nvember 5th 1781\nON the 28th Ulti, at Night\nGeneral Sir Hector Munro\nattacked the Dutch Lines, E\nrected in front of the weakest\npart of the Pettah Wall, the\nLines were supported by a Bat-\ntery of 21 pieces of Cannon\nand 3000 Men. But the Myn-\nheers soon began to cry out\nDunderham blixham for our\nBrave British Sailors and Ma-\nrines, together with our Sea-\npoys, so cut hacked and pep-\npered the Mynheers, that they\nwere very soon obliged to ab-\nbandon their Cannon, (with a\nconsiderable loss on their side)\nand leave them to our brave\nfellows who know well how to\nmake a better use of them.\nThe Mynheers retired to\nthe Citadel, but it is supposed\nthat, it Cannot hold out above\n24 hours against our truly\nbrave enterprising British Sea-\nmen and Marines; the Seapoys\nhave behaved most Galläntly,\non this Occasion.\n\"THE HONOURABLE GEN-\nERAL SIR EYRE OCOTE, March-\ned the 1st. 1nst. In the Morn-\ning from Bomerauze 's Pollam,\nwith 14 Days provisions for\nthe relief of Vellore, it is four\nDays march, and Hyder is\nmoved directly into the road to\nthat place, so that we hourly\nexpect to hear of our truly\nbrave and invincible General\nhaving an Engagement with\nhim. Our whole Settlement\nare anxious for the success of\nour Valiant General; our own\nsituation added to the great\nesteem we have for that good\nMan makes us so. But inde-\npendant of every selfish consi-\nduration, we should be worse\nthan Brutes not to wish every\npossible success to so brave and\nindefatigable a Soldier as GE-\nNERAL COOTE. \"Who tho'\nadvanced in Age, and oppres-\nsed by illness, exerts every\nNerve for the good of his\nKing and Country, the Hon.\nCompany, and our support!\nMay success, health, and long\nLife attend him, when he\nwill doubtless be loaded with\nHonours by his King and Coun-\ntry in return for those Laurels\nthat he is now plucking from\nthe brows of the Enemies of\nthe British Nation.\nExtract of a Letter from Ne-\ngapetam dated 14th Nov.\n1781\n\"THE Sloop Chacer Cap-\ntain Parr Anchored in this\nRoad last night, and is to\nCruize between this and Gan-\njam in thirty fathom Water\n'till the 14th of January; for\nthe protection of the Grain\nVessels.\n————\nAcknowledgements to Correspondents.\nTHE Editor of the original Bengal Gazette\nembraces this opportunity to return his grate-\nful acknowledgements to all his friends and\nCorrespondents, for their friendly and Virtuous\nsupport of the Original Bengal Gazette, and\nfor the useful intelligence which they have\nfrom time to time supply'd him with; and\nwhich he hopes (will by the continuance of\ntheir assistance,) be productive of the greatest\nutility to the Honble East India Company, and\nto the BRITISH NATION in General.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "H I C K Y's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL.\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n————\n[ VOL II ] A Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None;\n————\n98 From Saturday December the 1st to Saturday December 8th 1781. [No. XLVI]\n————\nTo Mr. H ICKY,\nSIR,\nIT has been observed by\none of our most ingenious\nWriters \"that human\npolitics present us with\nnothing but a crude Composition of\nVillainy and blunders.\"—\nHowever severe such a declaration,\nwhen taken in a general sense, may\nappear, yet I much fear that a retros-\npect to the Conduct of public affairs\nin this Country for the last five years,\nwill afford us abundance of proofs to\njustify the assertion.\nWere we to attempt to enter into\na recapitulation of the various Instan-\nces within that Period, which have\ncontributed to fix an indelible stigma\nupon the British Councils in the\nEast, they would exceed the bounds\nof any periodical publication:—\nThe Mahratta War, carried on in\nfavor of a patricidical Usurper; and\nthe prodigal waste of the public\ntreasure are of themselves, themes,\nwhich would afford matter sufficient\nto fill a number of Volumes, and\nmust hereafter become the subjects\nof national enquiry.—but it has\nbeen reserved for a late journey to\nBenaras to shew us how much further\nwe are capable of going in the roads\nof Rapacity and extortion.—and\nnow, the Finis coronah Opus of the\nwhole, is likely to fill the measure\nof absurdity, and to leave us nothing\nmore either to take or to give away!—\nTo all who are in the least acquainted\nwith the State of the East India\nCompany affairs in this Country, it\nis well known, that they have for\nsome years past drawn their chief re-\nsources from the northern provinces,\nthe advantages derived from which\nhave amply rewarded the pains hi-\ntheto taken for their preservation;\nthey have enabled the Governme't to\nsupport a considerable Army, beyond\nour Frontiers without the least ex-\npence incurred to the Company from\ntheir own Provinces, by which they\nhave been the means of securing our\ndominions in a state of perfect tran-\nquality for a number of years: and\nthe surplus arrising from the subsidies\ngranted by the Vizier for the support\nof our Troops, have formed a chief\npart of those remittances to Madras,\nwhich alone at present empower us\nto dispute with Hyder the Empire of\nthe Carnatic.\nHolding such advantages—advan-\ntages so essentially necessary to the ve-\nry existence of our power in the East,\ncould it have been supposed that the\nutmost infatuation of which the de-\npravity of the human heart is capa-\nble, could ever have induced us to\nabandon them? yet, Sir, Strange as\nit may appear, and much as it must\nastonish the World, it is no less true,\nthat an order has arrived from Bena-\nras for the Final and Total evacuation\nof the stations of Daranaghur and\nFutty Ghur, with a View to throw\nthese Countries entirely into the\nhands of Almass Ally Cawn, who\nhas undertaken to raise and pay his\nown Armies and to take upon himself\nthe entire Management and Protection\nof these Provinces.\nThese Districts were formerly un-\nder the Government of the Pahan\nAfghanes, who wrested them from\nthe Moguls in the General Dismem-\nberment of this un wieldly Empire,\nand for many Years held them against\nall Oppositions, and as these Pahans\nare (I believe justly) esteemed the\nbest Soldiers in the East, I may bold-\nly affirm that nothing but British\nValor, and British Discipline could\never have subdued them.—But,\nSir, that flame which was smothered\nby our Victories in Rhohil-Cund,\nand which has since been kept un-\nder by the presence of our Forces,\nand the terror of our Arms, when\nwe offer to retire, will not fail to\nburst out with a Violence that must\ninvolve these Countries in total Ru-\nin, and induce consequences to our-\nselves of the most serious and alarm-\ning Naturel.\nTregzouley Khan and Zabry Khan\nbeing the Sons of those Chiefs, who\nwere considered as the Leaders and\nSupporters of the Afghan Party, are\nexceedingly popular throughout these\nCountries; the first of these claims,\nthe greatest part of Rhohil-Cund as\nhis rightful Inheritance—the latter\njoins him in these claims; and both\nhave long wished for an Opportuni-\nty to exert themselves in their reco-\nvery.—That Opportunity will now\npresent itself.—The Order has al-\nready gone for Major Briscoe to\nleave Rhohil-Cund \"immediately\".\nThe moment that this Event takes\nplace, Zabty Khan, who has a con-\nsiderable Force and a large train of\nArtillery will get possession of the\nGuutts, and push forward his Troops\ninto Rhohil-Cund, where he will be\njoined by a Body of Thirty of Forty\nThousand Pahans, rising from their\nobscure recesses in the Hills and\nJungles of Kuthahan, to recover the\nDominion of their Ancestors.—\nThere are not less than Forty Thou-\nsand Pahans in Ferockabad, and the\nNeighbouring Countries, ready to\nrise on the least appearance of a Re-\nvolution; these will directly fly to\nArms; the principal Cities and\nTowns will be plundered; the Au-\nmits driven away or cut off; the\nRevenues will fail, and the whole of\nthe Country from the Stirdewar to\nCawnpore will present one universal\nscene of Havoc and Devastation.\nWHEN Matters are brought to\nsuch a Crises, I doubt, Sir it is not\nthe presence of Almass and his army\nof Matchlock Militia that will be\nsufficient to quell such an Insurrec-\ntion!—It would, indeed, be an\ninsuit to common sense to suppose,\nthat what Sifdar Jung and Sujah\nDoulah so often attempted in vain, in\nthe plentitude of their power, should\nbe affected by a contemptible Eunuch,\nwith a Body of raw undisciplined\nRagamuffins.—the British troops will\nof course be again called into the Field\n(when the Country is no longer in a\nCondition to support them,) and more\nexpence will be incurred in a single\nCampaign, than would have been\nsufficient to support the whole Estab-\nlishment for three years.\nThe Consequences which must\nattend such a scene are too manifest\nto require a recital:—so evident do\nthey appear, that all the natives who\nhave ever taken part in our favor,\nregard our intended Maneuvres with\nterror and dismay, and are preparing\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "[ILL] in which\n[ILL] not offer to remain after\non [ILL] with on draw-\ning, [ILL] Destruction upon their\n[ILL] heads'!—Is flex, Sir, the manner\nin which we support our [ILL]?—\n[ILL] the orious fruit of our Mah-\n[ILL] Campaigns,—This the Reward of\nour [ILL] Victories?—\n\nI would ask our overgrown Despot,\n[ILL] powerful [ILL] Mover, whether\nthe [ILL] Revolution is the Effect\nof nature and serious deliberation?—\n[ILL] he conceives it can in any\n[ILL] send to the [ILL] or advantage\nof the company?—And whether he\n[ILL] been induced to adopt his\n[ILL] system, more from certain\n[ILL], though private Arguments\n[ILL] at Benaras, than from either of\nthe above Considerations?\n\nTo the first of these Queries, it is\n[ILL] to answer, for him, that the\n[ILL] has been adopted at once,\nwithout conducting the other Mem-\nbers of Governments and without\nany helps taken to investigate the im-\nmediate Necessity, or probable Con-\nsequences of so precipitate a Measure.\nThe least Reflection (without the Gift\nof Prescience) will enable him to say\nhow far the change of a rich and for-\ntile tributary Frontier from a state of\nProsperity, Peace, and Tranquility\nmate universal Poverty, Anarchy and\nconfusion, is likely to tend to the\nlife and advantage of the Compa-\nny—But the last Question, Sir, in-\nvolves in it Ideas of 100 Delicate a\nNature to bear to be enlarged upon;\nand to it no sincere or direct Answer\n(unless in the Negative) can ever be\nexpected. However, when Mea-\ntures are adopted, evidently injuri-\nous, to the State, and to which no ra-\ntional Cause can be assigned, Man-\nkind will endeavor to look deeper\nthan the surface, and in such a Case\nconceive themselves justified in their\nseverest suspicions!\n\nPerhaps it will be said that the\nNabob has declared his inability to\nsupport the Large Body of English\nTroops now in his Dominions;—\nI do believe He has frequently re-\nmonstrated upon this subject;—But\nGovernment must have known the\nFalsehood of the assertion, as no re-\ngard was paid to his Complaints, &c.\na large Military Promotion took place\nat the Presidency at the very Period\nwhen a measure was in Agitation at\nBenaras, which must indispensably\noccasion the reformation of several\nRegiments, so that if the above\nshould be produced as a Reason in\nsupport of the Plan, it must argue,\neither the most improvident and ex-\ntravagant thoughtlessness on the one\nHand, or the most contemptible Ig-\nporance on the office.\nBut it is to be hoped, Sir that when\nthe Members of Government at the\nPresidency take this Matter into that\nserious Consideration, they will not\nsuffor one Man to pass lris Jpse dixit\nupon the solves and Proporties or\nMilions, or permit whole Nations to\nbe made a saorafice to the rapacious\nAvarice or whimsical Caprice of any\nIndividual.\nARISTIDES.\nCaunpore 20th Nov 1781.\n————\nBY LETTERS Lately received, we\nare informed or the Surrender, of a\nGartson called Chittoor—GENERAL\nCOOTE brought is whole Army against\nit and they Capitulated, on the third day.\nThe Terms the requested were that they\nshould be allowed to march out of the\nGarrison with all the Honours of War,\nthis the General granted them for their\nGallant behaviour in defending the place.\nOut Loss, is well as that of the Enemy,\nhas been very inconsiderable—The\nCaptain of the Engenier 's was Killed.\nExtract of a Letter from Madras dated\n16th November.\nWE have this moment received\naccounts of the Surrender\nof the Fort of Chittoor, in which\nHyder had a Garrison of 1400 Men\nand we found a Week's provision,\nCapt. Theo bald of the Engineer\nCorps was killed and SIR EYRE\nCOOTE received ascratch on the neck\nfrom the sprinter of a Stone. Dur-\ning the absence of our Army on this\nservice Tippoo Saib made a forced\nMarch into the Pollams and got\npossession of 4 Eighteen pounders\nand two Field Pieces which were\nleft under charge of the 18th Battali-\non of Sepoys whom he surprised at\npolypet. Our Troops got clear off,\nbut the Town was burnt, No\nNews from Sir Hector Munro\nsince the 30th, we anxiously expect\nto hear that he has taken Negapatam\nThe Weather continues remarkably\nfine.\n————\nExtract of a Letter from Madras 14th\nNov 1781.\n\"VELORE was relieved the 3d\nafter changing the Garrison the Army\nset out on the 5th on it's Return.\nHyder with his Army keeps about\nAmboor it will be next year before\nwe shall get clear intirely of this\nInvader.\nBON TON INTELLIGENCE.\nA FEW days ago a Meeting of\nthe Proprietors of the Ca [ILL]cut-\nta Assembly was held at the Harmon-\nic Tavern, when it was RESOLVED\nnemine contradicente that the Stewards\nshould be vosted with full powers.—\nThe Caledonian SPOKES MAH madean\neloquent harangue on the occasion and\nconcluded with saying that The Siew-\narus kenned their duty right week\nand would a go through it cera cannily.\nFor the better [ILL] of many of\nthe Arguments he used; he quo-\nted select passages out of ALLAN\nRAMSAY and other beef brated Au-\nthots.—His speech was allowed by\nall his accomplished Country men to\nbe polished to the highest degree of\nCalodonian pierity and it was allowed\nthat his voice could not have been\nmore Harmonious, even if it had\nbeen properly pitched by the\ndrone of a Bag-pipe.—As an ack now-\nledge ment for his learned Oration\nit was voted by a great Majority that\nthe freedom of Calcutta should be\npresented to him in most elegant\ncarved and Gilt SNUFF MULL\nand that he should be appointed\nspokesman to the MOBOCRACY of this\nCity for Life. This respectable and\nenviable appointment, added to the\napplause of his Countrymen, if we may\njudge from the various contontions\nof his features and writhings of his\nround Shoulders, highly delighted\nthe Scotch Orator.\nN. B. One uncouth Englishman\nsaid the Spokesman tun into discordant\nNotes, which greatly annoyed his\nears—but the Sawneys soon silenced\npoor Jobn Bull, by crying Out with\nhim, Out with hine.\nJACK PARADISE LOST,\nhaving gone through the operation\nof Surgery and being almost funca-\nmentally cured is, we hear; very soon\nto proceed to his Employment of\nMatter of the Music Band to his\nExcellency ASIPH's Seraglio—for\nwhich dignisied station his physician,\ndocor Mc. Sarcasin, says he is vera\nweel cut uut.\nTHE following Anecdote is much\nmentioned in the bean monde.—A\nScotch Gentleman visiting the Mina-\nture painter, the other morning, was\nparticularly struck with many of the\npictures—but when he came to that\nof a certain Lusus naturo and, he\nasked whose it was, observing it\nremarkably delicate—Being told it\nwas Jack Paradise Lost. The Cale-\ndenian exclaimed—An—guide troth-\nso it is,—for it takes like a CAS-\nTRATA.\nMESSILINA being asked by her\nspiritual Brother, Doctor Emolument,\nwhat she thought of the Account\ngiven of Jack Paradise Lost 's untoward\nCase, replied from Mackbeth.\nIt is a Tale.\nTold by an Ide [ILL]t, full of found\nSpite and fury, fighisying No-THING\nTurban Conquest has been advised\nby her Chutta Guardinn, Pigdanny\nDurgee, to reinain a few weeks long-\ner it C—ah, in order to let the\npersent froeas, respecting her [ILL]\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "[ILL] and [ILL] blow over. It is hop-\ned the [ILL] Hilland will [ILL]\nher manners—for she has hitherto\nthe we too much vivacity.\nCounsellor Feeble, who is mighty\nfond of appearing the Man of Im-\nportance, has taken incredible pairs\nto find out the Author of the South\nlately published describing his pret-\nty figurein the Minuet Delacour.—\nsuppose this Non-entity could enra-\nvel the mysterious enigma.—What\nthen? would the World believe him\n[ILL] Coxlomb? certainly not. But\nit is a [ILL] he has for some\n[ILL] past verified and Illustrated [ILL]\n[ILL] simper curani minimi.\nYesterday, about 10 o' Clock in the\nforenoon, a fellow with a greasy Coat\nand Spectacles was seen running up\nand down the street, next the Espli-\nnade, raving Mad, biting, and tearing\nwith his Nails, Men, Women, and\nChildren.—He was at last secured\nby Justice Balance 's Tip-Staff\nand carried to the Mad house where\nhe still remains.—Nothing was\nfound in his pockets but a Challenge\nto the Author of the Paragraphs re-\ndicusing his Minuet Delacour, a Trin-\nket containing a Lock of the Chin surah\nBelle's Hair and a Seal on which was\nthe following Motto Voluntes pro facto\nwhich may be translated.—The Spi-\nrit is writing, but the Flesh is weak.\nN. B. It is believed the poor un-\nhappy Man's name is FEEBLE.\nWE hear that the,—having in all\nhis Actions no other object in view\nbut the interest of the public, has\nactually ordered the Captors of Bija\nGhur to refund every Rup. of the prize\nMoney so honorably and dearly ear-\nned by them, and that he means to\nEmploy It in new Conauests on the\nBund ecund Country.—An illustrious\n[ILL] but ways and means are\ntoo much practiced it this period by\nhim, Charley Bullock and others to\nbe censured without fear of reproach.\nRACING INTELLIGENCE.\n\"On Thursday Afternoon was run a\nSweep Stakes for 400 Gold Mohurs by\nMr. Touchet's Horse Restive, Mr. Pren-\nsep 's Horse Japan, Mr. Smoult's Horse\nSnip; and Mr. Rotton's Horse Clumsey\nwhen Japan distanced the other three.\nAfter the Race was over, the Ladies\nand Gentlemen adjourned to a Tent, pit-\nthed on the Course, where Ten &c. were\nprovided for them. Lucy Chinless and\nSanimy Tallow fat chirp 'd and caroused it,\nas usual; till three in the Morning; both\nas merry as Grigs:—They are a pair of\nright congenial fouls honest jolly Topers,\nmade, one would think of the Stone\nASBESTOS which Philosophers tell us\n[ILL].—It would do any body's\nheart good to hear them roar out the\nfollowing Duet.\n\nLacchus drinking, Joys reveals;\nDrinking make Jockey's pleasure;\nSweet the pleasure, rich the treasure,\nSweet is drinking after meals.\nRACING INTELLIGENCE FROM\nTHE COURSE.\nThursday Evening December 6th 1781.\nTHE [ILL] March this day between\n[ILL] well known HORSE\nSUGAR-CANE, and Mahohy O Blunder's\nIrish Mare Ragged and Rough afforded\nexcellent sport.—The betts before Starting\nwere 5 to 3 in favour of Mr. O Blunders\nRagged and Rough, but owing to some\nfoul play Mr. Swabe who Rode suger-\nCane himself ran Ragged and Rough\nagainst one of the Posts and threw poor\nMr. OBlunder into, [ILL] near the\nHospital, this created a [ILL] among the\nBlack Leggs in the stand, the Lye was\ngiven, some of the Jockies, proceeded\nto blows, and a Ring was immediately\nformed, one, or two Bye Battels fought\nto the great Diversion of the spectators\nassembled at the Post.\nRACING CALENDAR.\nA Grand sweepstake will be run\nsometime this Month over the\nCalcutta Course, by the following well\nknown Hunters and Hacks, to be rode\nby the Gentlemen themselves.\n1—Mr. Deighton's—Black-Guard.\n2—Counsellor Davis famous Mare—\nMiss Biddy.\n3—Mr. Mc' Kenzie;s—Marplot.\n4—Mr. Levius' favourite Horse, Rupee\n5—Mr. Taylors Mare—Thimble.\n6—Mr. Bristow's Gelding, Duke, and\nno Duke.\n7—Mr. Cooper's Fazzy Male Coquet\n8—Mr. Touchet's—Swabb.\n9—Counsellor Hare's well known hack\nRabbit Arse.\nThis sweepstake is for a Purse Sub-\nscribed by the Gentlemen who Compose\nthe COMMUNITY, or SCAVOIRE\nVIVRE:—Great short is expected, and\nsome crossing and joining, the odds at\npresent are in favour of Black-Guard 6 to\n4 is betted, that Swabb, and Rabbit\nArse wil be distanced.—That Miss Bid-\ndy will run on the wrong side of the\nPost.—Thimble and Male Coquet, are\nlikely to break down, and Duke and no\nDuke it is expected will draw several o-\nther Capital Bye-Betts, and Matches are\nin comtemplation; and will be given in\na future Paper.\n\nThe Jockey Clubb have a difficulty to\nfind Riders of Suitable weight and Cha-\nracter, for them, but against next—Season\na brace of approved Jockies it is\nhoped will be Provided.—Idea\nGeorge, and Murplot; are both a-\ngreed to start their famous silly St. Hele-\nna against them, who has been a long\ntime in trainings and from experience\nthey know her bottom to be good.—The\nlast time for late favourite Groom Idea\nGeorge (who had her a long time in hand,\nbrought her to the Stand, she was ex-\ntremely restive and Skittish, broke loose\nfrom her rider, (tho' a Shrewd Jockey,)\n& ran off the Course, but the knowing ones\nare very doubtful of her, ever since ha-\nving strained her shoulder, against Squire\nSimples Vis a Vis.—tho' George who is\npartial to her figure and paces persists in\nhis opinion, and is desirous to bring her\nto the Starting most having provided\nblack Jack, a knowing hand, to be her\nrider and Groom, and it is imagined by\nSammy Hogs face, C—[ILL]. Tasty\nTrifle, and Feeble, and other Members\nof the Clubb, that George will win\nthro' the merits of Black Jack, who\nhas been for this purpose some weeks in\nsweating Cloaths, which has reduced him\n2 Stones below Horse mans weight, Betts\nrun high and great sport as expected.\nHeber Asiaticus, 6th Dec.\nBIRTH,] the Wife of Colonel Hampton\non Tuesday last of a Boy.\n————\nNow in the Press, and speedily will be\nPublished. Price 4 Rupees.\nAN Almanac for the ensuing\nYear, containing the Christi-\nan and Bengal Calendars, with the\nMahometan, Æra of the Hogira,—\nThe Conjunctions, Square, and Op-\npositions of the Luminaries.—The\nMoons Southing Calculated agreeable\nto apparent Astronomical time to the\nMeridian of Calcutta, and may be\nreduced to any other Meridian by a\nNote inserted for that purpose.—The\nMoons culminating the Meridian,\nbeing very useful for determining the\ntime of High-Water at any Port\nor Harbour provided the time be\na certained at which it is high Water\nat the full and Chang!—The [ILL]\nbing may also have it's use by taking\nHer Miridian Altitude; the Equation\nof time necessary in regulating clocks;\nAlso a Table of the Suns Rinng, and\nSetting, independent of Refractions\nwith derections how to find the\nMoons full and Change at any other\nMeridian on the Globe where Long-\netude is ascertained.\nN. B. this Almanac will be printed\nwith a beautiful hew. Type on a fine\npaper, and sold at the Printing Office,\nthe 28th of the present Month.\nAcknowledgements to Correspondents.\nARGUS' Letter is received, but will\nnot be inserted, as the Editor is deter-\nmined to avoid national reflections.—.\nObservations Letter is in the same predicament\nthe remarks being too severe,—He thinks\nthere has been quite sufficient said relative to it\nCelebrated Laays and hopes she has received it\nas intended; and as her VIRTUE is equal\nto her BEAUTY, and her Vivacity intirely\nowing to her youth and innocence; he thinks\nshe is justly intitled to our best wishes for her\nprosperity; and success in Life.—Little\nDurgey we hope is a god youth, and the\nbetter for being in Love, GOD made his\nperson, and we cannot [ILL] it.\n[ILL] or Arrivals or Departures this [ILL]\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-12-01", "date": "1781-12-01", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-12-01/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DTJOc31hicZQu8ZM0fawj55rtIm6t7ol/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n[ VOL II ] A Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None,\n97 From Saturday November the 24th to Saturday December 1st. 1781. [ No. XLV ]\n\nA DOG, a SHEEP, and a WOLF.\nA FABLE.\nA Dog brought an Action of the Case against a Sheep, for some certain Measures of Wheat, that he had lent him. The plaintiff proved the Debt by three positive Witnesses, the Wolf, the Kite, and the Vulture. The Defendant was Cast in Costs and Damages, and forced to sell the Wool from his back to satisfy the Creditor.\n\nMORAL\nIt is not a straw, matter, whether the main Cause be right or wrong, or the Charge true or false, where the Bench, Jury, and Witnesses, are in a Conspiracy against the prisoner.\n\nREFLECTION.\nNo Innocence can be safe, where Power and Malice are in Confederacy against it, There is no living, however, without Law; and there is no help for it in many Cases, if the Saving Equity be over-ruled by the Killing Letter of it. It is the Verdict that does the Business, but it is the Evidence, true or false, that governs the Verdict. The only danger is the giving too much Credit to the Oaths of Wolves Kite's and Vultures.\n\nAn EAGLE and a FOX.\nFABLE.\nA Treaty of Amity and good Neighbourhood was once struck up between the Eagle and the Fox. Notwithstanding which one day when the Fox was abroad a Foraging, the Eagle fell into her Quarters, and carried away a whole Litter of her Cubs at a swoop.— The Fox returned time enough to see the Eagle on the Wing, with the Prey in her Foot, and to send many a heavy curse after her. In a very short time after, upon the sacrificing of a Goat; the same Eagle made a swoop at a piece of flesh upon the Alter, and took it away to her young: But some live Coals, it seems, that stuck to it set the Nest on Fire. The Birds were not as yet fledged enough to shift for themselves, but upon sprawling and strugling to get clear of the Flame, down they tumbled, half roasted, into the mouth of the Fox, who stood gaping under the Tree; expecting such an Event, and who greedily devoured them in the very sight of the Dam.\n\nMORAL.\nJustice is a sacred Thing, and no necessity can warrant the Violation of it.\n\nREFLECTION.\nThis is to give great Men to understand, that no Power upon Earth can protect them in the exercise of Tyranny and Injustice, but that sooner or later Vengeance will overtake Oppressors.— It likewise condemns Treachery, and Breach of Faith, even towards the most perfidious: And further suggests to us, that when People are in a Train of wickedness, one sin treads upon the Heel of another. The Eagle begins upon the Rights of Hospitality, and common Faith; and at the next step advances to sacrilage, in robbing the Alter. And what follows upon it now, but a divine judgment, and avenges the cause of the Fox, though one of the falsest of Creatures. What then will be the lot of those who oppresses the Honest and upright?\n\nThe remainder of the English News, concluded from our last.\n\nMR. WATSON was of the same opinion and gave his reasons at large, why he thought the Directors most competent for such an undertaking.\n\nSir E. Williams said, Mr. Watson anticipated him in his opinion of the Directors being the most competent to manage Affairs of such magnitude, he therefore would propose (if the Hon'ble Gentleman, Mr. Jones would withdraw his motion) the following proposition.\nThat it be recommended to the Court of Directors to prepare such proposals to Government, relative to a settlement about the renewal of the Company's Charter &c. as should appear to them most expedient and Report the same to a General Court.\n\nMr. Jones agreeing to withdraw his first Motion to make Room for the above. Mr. Hussey followed it up by another.\nThat a Committee of nine Proprietors (five of whom to be a Quorom) be appointed to enquire into the Charter Rights of the Company in order to support their Rights, should the Negociation with the first Lord of the Treasury fail.\n\nBoth these Motions being severally put, were carried in the Affirmative, after which the following Gentlemen were Nominated of the Committee of Proprietors.\nSir Ed. Williams\nGeneral Smith.\nMr. Hussey.\nMr. Jones.\nMr. Orme.\nMr. Watson.\nMr. Dodswell.\nAnd\nMr. Fitzgerald. | Mr. Lushington.\n\nThe Material part of the Business being thus amicably conducted, the Chairman acquainted the Court, the Remaining Business was to consider of the suspension of the 39th Bye Law, which Ordains.\nThat no Ship in the Company'a service, shall be Repaired for Going more than four Voyages, except there should be a want of Ships for the outward bound Freight, and such Ships to be sold in India.\n\nThe above Bye Law, he observed, had been already suspended, but that the Time being now elapsed, the Directors found themselves under a necessity of Proposing to have it yet suspended for a further time, on account of two Ships which tho' they had gone four Voyages, they were very Competent for the fifth.\n\nIt then came under deliberation for what time this Bye Law should be again suspended, when it being suggested by Mr. Fitzgerald, that it would be better to suspend it during the Continuance of the War, the same was put and agreed to; after which the Court adjourned.\n\nMr. HICKY\nSIR,\nTHE Storey of the Cock in the India Gazette, puts me in mind of an Annecdote, which happened in the late War.—The Antigallican Privateer Capt. Foster, having took the Duc D' Pentheivre East India Man, after a close Engagement for four Hours. On Board the French ship was a Monkey who had been trained up to the use of Fire Arms. At the beginning of the Engagement, Pug took his Station in the Mizen Chains, and with a small Firelock, loaded and fired for upwards of an Hour, as dexterously as any French Man on board, when a Ball went thro' his shoulder, he immediately quitted his post, &c retired to the Surgeon's in the Cockpit, unfortunately for poor Pug they were too busy to pay him the least attention therefore Died much regretted by his Ship Mates.—This is told as a fact by an Officer who was on Board the Antigallican at the time, which you may publish if you think proper.\nI am &c. &c.\n7th Nov. 1781 A SUBSCRIBER.\n\nANECDOTE.\nA Day or two previous to the battle of Camden, Lord Cornwallas's army was joined by an artillery-man in rags, who proved to\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-12-01/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DTJOc31hicZQu8ZM0fawj55rtIm6t7ol/view", "text": "be one of General Burgoyne's army, captured at Saratoga. The poor fellow had made his escape, and (wonderful to relate!) got through the woods all the way from the place of his confinement, to Camden. He served with the other artillery-men, belonging to Lord Cornwallis's army, and behaved with very great gallantry both during the Engagement and during the pursuit. Being among the foremost to harrass the enemy in their retreat, he assisted in taking a great deal of their baggage, cannon, stores, &c. and at lentgh got possession of a a piece of Artillery, which turned out to be the very piece that the poor fellow had served previous to the affair at Saratoga, and which Gates had used ever since. The moment the man recognized the gun, he burst into tears, and seemed to be very extraordinarily affected at his good fortune in having himself so unexpectedly been the means of rocovering his old acquaintance.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Bombay. by the way of Beneras.\n\nWE are informed that they had a very violent Galeof Wind on that Coast in the month of sep, last which only extended from the Lattitude of 23 to 16 Degrees North. Two of the Hon'ble Company's Snows from Surat bound to Bombay with a Convoy of Seventeen Rich Batillas Loaded with Mocha Goods to the amount of five lacks of Rupees, or upwards, met with the gale off St. Johns, it came on suddenly and very violent from the S. S. E. and attended with thunder lightning and Rain, and a high and enraged Sea which obliged the two Commanders to come too with their Sheet Anchors, supposing from the violence of the Gale that it would not last long.---In the Night on of the Batillas ran foul of one of the Snows's, by which she went a drift, and before they had time to set sail they found themselves in 9 Fathom Water, this obliged them to come too again with their best Bower Anchors,---In this situation they continued the remaining part of the Night, and unfortunately they both parted their Cables about day break, they were employed previous to this misfortune, in lashing Guns to their stream Anchors, and which they immediately let go but to no effect, as they were insufficient to bring the Vessels up.----- They still drove and at sun-rise they struck, and the Crews finding the vessels half full of water, they all swam for the shore, out of which only one Man (a European) reached it. And out of all the seventeen sails only seven were\n\nsaved to give the above account.\n\nThe principal Merchants of Surat will fell a very heavy loss of their vessels & out of our Marine, 2 can be ill spar'd at this Juncture, with our Enemies on the Coast-\n\nA Pattamar is just arrived from Mr. Henshaw, English Resident at Goa, who brings information of two French Privateers being just arrived there, from the straights of Mallacca.---Their Names and Force are as follows,---The Phillip, formerly the Prince Prow, 22 Nine Pounders, and 218 Men, with 40 Coffries, Commanded by Monsieur Zedealeau, the Snow Ocean, formerly the Bombay Merchant 4 six Pounders, and 8 four Pounders, 120 Europeans, and 50 Coffries, Monsieur Shandle.---The Phillip is known by her sides being entirely black, and having a Lyon-head, & carries a Large Red Vane at the Main top Galt. mast head, and seems to be much by the Stern.---The Ocean, has a Horse's head, she is painted with Red Oaker, and the head Yellow, and commonly a long Red Pendant, with a Gaff Ensign Staff, The cause of their touching at Goa was for Wood and Water, but they could not learn for whence they were bound.\n\n“ The GOVERNOR has Ordered the Bombay Grab to be manned immediately, and sent to Goa, to intercept those two cruizers, and the Command given to Captain Bryer Hardy who is a very proper Person to send on such duty.\n\nThe Lieutenants appointed with him are as follows.\nCha's Pigot---1st Lieutenant.\nJos. Alderson---2d. - Do.\nTho. Lorain---3d. - Do.\nW Leckmere--- 4th - Do.\nSurgeon Wm. Lloyd.\nDo. Mate John Mackenzie.\n\nAnd for the Encouragement of the Crew, the Governor has Ordered a Gratuity of 500 Rupees to be paid to the first Man that boards either of the Privateers.\n\nThe Ship Elizabeth Capt. Waze, under Portuguese Colours from Mocho, arrived about 3 hours before the Gale came on, she parted from all her Anchors, and drove a shore on Domus Point, with the loss of her Foremast and Rudder, and her Bottom much injured.\n\nThe French Privateers are Cruzing up the Gulph as follows, one off the Island of Socrata--one off Cape aden, and the third off Cape Resulgat.\n\nThe french we are informed, have taken an Island belonging to the King of Muscat, this may be productive of some Good to our Tradeing Vessels,\n\nas the French Cruizers of Course will be denied shelter at Muscat for the King has declared that he will take every Vessel that comes in there belonging to the French.\n\nThe Revenge is going in quest of those 3 Privateers, and it's thought that Captain Nicholas Penny will have the Command as the Commodore is advanced in years.\n\nOur Master Attendance formerly the Commodore has applied to go on that Service.\n\nThe Governor and Councel thought it, it would reflect on the present Commodore's ability, in consequence they refused complying with his request---It is thought there will be a Duel on the occasion.\n\nIt is reported that one of the India Men, lately under Convoy of Commodore Johnson is arrived at Masulapatam.\n\nIntelligence Extraordinary.\n\nA Patna Correspondent, on reading the India Gazette, observes that the B--- R--- is at his dirty work again.---Surely Government pay the Printer of that Paper for publishing his pale-faced nonsense, or it is scarce credible that that Printer should throw aside the many good Essays sent to him to make room for such contemptible trash, which may be compared to the Devils pushing our Saviour from the Wall.---Although the India Gazette is indecently devoted to G--- our Correspondent respectfully thinks that Wadsworth's Hog-dung can by no means enrich it's cultivation.\n\nA Dacca Correspondent, on reading Mr. Messink's Note, respecting the Militia, made the following observations---Ridicule is a talent that requires much wit, true humour and great understanding---Unhappily for the Editor of the India Gazette these are qualifications of which he has not hitherto thought proper to lay before his readers the smallest sample, and of all the pretenders to Wit he had ever seen, the Militia Serjeant was the most intolerable.”\n\nMr. Love-wit presents his Compliments to the Militia Serjeant alias Editor of the Catch-penny India Gazette, and begs he may allow him for the future some little opportunity of commenting on his extraordinary productions, as he has hitherto scarcely found a single passage that deserved to be taken the least notice of---Mr. Love-Wit would be glad of an occasion to speak favorably of his abilities, although he might condemn his principles---and would be proud to find he had some wit, tho' he gave up all pretensions to integrity.\n\nIt is currently reported, and some say from undoubted Authority, that the G--- G--- has sent a positive Order to Major Popham, de-\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-12-01/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DTJOc31hicZQu8ZM0fawj55rtIm6t7ol/view", "text": "manding the Treasure, Jewels, Bales of Shauls, and other piece Goods found in the Fort and Garrison of Bejah Ghur; that an equal distribution of the Lacks &c. Captured there, may be made to the Troops employed on that service.---That Major Popham has as positively refused to give any part of his right; or of that of the Officers acting under him on that Duty.---In consequence of this demand, Major Popham immediately made a division of the remainder, excluding the 6th Reg. from any share, as they never acted before the place.---Major Popham has given a sufficient reason for sharing out the Officers of Major White's Regiment: for it appears that Captain Blair who Commands one of the Battalions of that Regt. got a very considerable quantity of plunder at Sateespore, and refused to put it in the Ceneral fund, as is customary on those occasions.---The---G---has dispatched his Military Secretary to Major Popham, to tamporize, who it is supposed will be treated with the same attention, as were paid to the Letters.\n\nThe Corps from Futty Ghur and Darranaghur are on their March to Cawnpore.---The whole to be under Col. Morgan.---Col. Hannay and his Officers are ordered to Cawnpore also.---Major Clarks Regiment was disbanded the 16th after being paid off---Col. Muir is arrived at Etlaya.---Capt. Dawson with the Cadet Company, will embark for Barampore the 5th of this Month Major Mc'Pherson is appointed Quarter Master Gen'l. in the room of Col. Morgan appointed to Command the Bengal Detachment.\n\nLETTERS from Madras dated 11th instant bring Advice of SIR EYRE COOTE'S having relieved Velore with Men and provision and of the Capture of negapatam being hourly expected.\n***\nMr. Hicky,\nWE are much indebted to a worthy disinterested Company's servant for appeasing the fears of the public respecting the hostile disposition of the Mahrattas about Ballafore, and, as his informations have been productive of public good in more than one instance, it is to be hop'd the encouragement lately bestowed upon his past services, continue to be extended, the public has not forgot the indeliable mark he gave of his unparalelled integrity on a forme occasion. He was then pointed out as a man possessed of those principles requisite for deciding on points of so delicate a Nature. We make no doubt were the Mahrattas to commit any depredations in the district of Ballafore, that the chief of that place would be the first to know it, and to experience it, therefore we may now rest in perfect tranquillity as we have received this information from the very firm basis of his assurance that every thing wears the pleasing aspect of Peace in his neighbourhood, tho' the fears and apprehensions which seem'd to him to prevail were imaginary, and were extended beyond the environs of his own Bram.\nYours S. S.\n***\nMr. HICKY,\nI AM naturally Saciturn and seldom stun any one in conversation by a repetition of Stories they have hear'd before, to avoid suffering the like inconvenience myself I am obliged to pretend deafness. Many things however, come under my observation which might as well be communicated at once to the public at large, as by that means they would soon be lost in the general inundation of Intelligence and so cease to be the Conversation of small Societies for instance I'll give you an example\n\nCHANDERNAGORE\nIntelligence Extraordinary.\n\" 'T is thought the lovers of Fun proceeded so far as to spoil sport at a late meeting of a certain society. By electing Bob Blubber president of the Committee of Olympics several of those chosen his coadjutors mean to decline the function as not thinking the Head proportioned to the Members. Bob Bridoon and Sir Harry Beagle have already declared their intention of quitting the society and it is imagined their resignation will be followed by that of several others who will not allow that sporting runs in the blood, but that practice and observation are necessary qualifications.\n***\nMr. HICKY,\nPERMIT me thro' the Channel of your Paper to congratulate the Public on the reduction of Beejah gur and the Conquest of the Country lately Governed by the Rajah Cheyt sing. It is surely most agreeable to contemplate the great change that has happened in our affairs since these important events. It is but a few Months ago, that the G--- was much in debt. The Company's Troops and servants of all denominations greatly in arrears, and there was an extreme difficulty in procuring money enough to keep the machine of G--- a going.---Behold now the difference by a prudent and economical management we have contrived not only to pay up all Arrears to their Servants but to raise money sufficient to discharge fully all the money they have borrowed upon Bonds and to make the few Officers and Troops who were present at Beejah Ghur a gift of upwards of 50 Lacks of Rupees.\n\nSome people are so rediculous (for Mr. Hicky there are in every society not a few rediculous people) as to think that the Company's affairs are not in a situation to justify such a donation, and that Major Popham and the Officers of his Army divided the Plunder of Beejah Ghur without any proper authority; but I have too big an opinion of the good sense and discretion of that Officer, not to be persuaded that he never would have consented to such a measure, without the most direct and explicit Orders; and of Mr. --- to have a thought that he would, in the most distant manner, Authorize the distribution of so large a sum of the Company's Money, without having brought their affairs into such a situation, that, in place of censure, all the World will applaud him for his princely Munificence.\nA Friend to the English Nation.\n***\nMilitia Orders by the Hon'ble Governor General and Council.\nTHE Board having taken into their Consideration, the present incomplete State of the Calcutta Militia, and the advantages which may result from placing it upon a more respectable footing.\nAgreed to accept of the services of the following Gentlemen, and to appoint them to these Corps, with the Rank affixed to their Names.\nEdward Wheler Esq;---Colonel.\nJohn Macpherson Esq;---Lt. Colonel\nP. M. Dacres Esq;---Major.\nAgreed also that the following Gentlemen be confirmed in their Appointments to the Rank of Captains and that they take Post in the Under mentioned Order.\nJohn Petrie Esq. | John Mackenzie Esq.\nH. C plowden do | Geo. Williamson Esq.\nW. Sands Regulating Officer.\na true COPY.\nFort William 27th Nov. 1781.\n***\nARRIVED.]---26th Nov. Sloop Industry Alex. Gowerly from Madras, ballast.\nDEPARTURES.]---24th Nov. Danish Ship Cristiansted,---Doht for Copenhagen.---25th Snow Esdaubue James Johnson for Bombay Sundries.---Do. Danish Ship Johanna Maria Frederick Fredericks for Copenhagen.---25th Ship Floyer Joseph Hannah for Madras with Rice.\n***\nTo be S O L D.\nA BUDGEROW the Dimensions &c. of an Indiamans Long Boat with a Large Hall and Venetians enquire of Mr. Nyss in Calcutta---also a small Convenient 8 Oar'd Budgerow of 2 Rooms both in good repair, and fit for immediate Use.\n24th Nov. 1781.\n***\nANY Person or persons who can give information of Mr. William Maynard, will hear something to his advantage Mr. M---was 5th Mate of the Shrewsbury Indiamen Capt, Coggan about two Years and a half ago but remain'd in India, he was seen in Calcutta. on October 1781. a line directed to K. P or to Mr. Hicky Printer of the Bengal Gazette.\n***\nAcknowledgements to Correspondents.\nBON Ton Intelligence with several other things are received, but no room this Week.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-12-01/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DTJOc31hicZQu8ZM0fawj55rtIm6t7ol/view", "text": "POET's CORNER.\nA Daughter's Address to her Father.\n\nOH author of my being!—far\nmore dear\nTo me than light, than nourish-\nment or rest,\nHygeia's blessings, rapture's burning\ntear,\nOr the life blood that mantles in\nmy breast!\nIf in my heart the love of virtue\nglows,\n'Twas planted there by an unerring\nrule;\nFrom thy example the pure flame\narose,\nThy life my precept, thy good\nworks my school.\nCould my weak pow'rs thy num'rous\nvirtues trace,\nBy filial love each fear should be\nrepress'd;\nThe blush of incapacity I'd chace,\nAnd stand recorder of thy worth\nconfess'd:\nBut since my niggard stars that gift\nrefuse,\nConcealment is the only boon I\nclaim;\nObscure be still the unsuccessful muse,\nWho cannot raise, but would not sink\nthy fame.\n———————————————————\nLINES written near the Abbey de la\nChambre, three Miles from Brussels, in\nthe Morning of July 13, 1777.\n\nHOW sweet to wander in the early\nMorn,\nAnd view the Scene in ripening plenty\nspread,\nThe dew-drop trembling on the swelling\ncorn,\nWhich all obedient *bows its waving\nhead.\nIn cross crown'd turrets see the village\nrise,\nWhere sainted dullness consecrates the\nscene,\nDeep in the vale, beneath the glist'ning\nskies,\nAll lifeless slumbering in repose serene.\nWhile the brown peasant wanders in the\nway,\nThoughtful of nothing but his daily\ntoil.\nIn arched pomp and whitest plumage gay,\nThe swain majestic guards his tufted\nisle.\nShould the rude foot approach his proud\ndemain,\nWhile his fond mate precedes her new-\nfledg'd young,\nSudden he darts, and cleaves the wat'ry\nplain,\nDefiance on his beak, and menace on\nhis tongue.\nWhile gentlest winds excite th'enliv'ning\ngleam,\nHark! the sweet notes! what Music\nwakes around!\nThe Pie-bald Birdswift skims the mant-\nling stream,\nNor heeds the song of hollow croaking\nsound.\nAnd happy they who lead their cheerful\nhours\nIn soft content and ever-tranquil mind,\nOn them no storm no gloomy vision\nlow'rs,\nBut all is bright before, as all is sweet\nbehind,\nR. L.\n———————————————————\nTo The PUBLIC.\nTO be Raffled for by Subscription a Garden belonging to Mrs. Cornelia De Silva measuring as Per, Potta Seven Biggahs and 15 Cottahs, Situated in Dee Eattally which is at present Lett out to John Belie Esq for the Company's use.\nThis Garden is now to be Raffled for, and valued at the Sum of Six Thousand Sicca Rupees, divided into Eighty Chances at 75 Rupees each chance, Any Lady, or Gentleman willing to subscribe are requested to send their Names to Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office.\nN. B. Timely Notice will be given in this paper Specifying the day of the Raffle.\n———————————————————\nFOR SALE,\nA Garden situated near Balligunge and nearly adjoining to that of Col. Ironside's, containing about ten Biggahs with A Bungelow and out Houses thereon well planted with Diffrent kinds of Fruit trees, &c. for Particulars Enquire, of Mr Prescott. No. 113 in the Cossatollah Baazar, where the writings &c. of the said garden may be Seen.\nCalcutta November 8th 1781\n———————————————————\nAT THE ACADEMY!\nMRS. Griffith's Garden House near the Bytaconnah) young Gentlemen are genteely Boarded, tenderly treated and expeditiously taught by the most improved methods. The English French, Latin, and Italian Language's, grammatically. Also Writing, Accompts, Geography &c. Such Gentlemen and Ladies who think proper to honour him with the Tuition of their Children, may depend upon his most strenuous Endeavours to merit their Countenance and future Recommendation, by a Religious discharge of the important Trust reposed in him, both with Respect to their Learning and Morals. For particulars Mr. COWEN begs leave to refer to Messrs. THORNHILL & KILLICAN. The terms for Board and Education are 40 sicca Rupees per. Month for all under Ten years of Age, and 50 for all above.\n———————————————————\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given, that on Monday the 7th of January and following days, the Effects belonging to the Honourable Johannes Matthias Ross Esq. will be exposed at Public Auction at Chinsurah—They Consist of Furniture, Plate, CHINA, Ware, LIQUORS of different, Sorts, Carriages, Horses, (amongst which a Set of six gray Toorkays) Different Books in English, French, and Dutch, mongst which the Encyclopedie and the Corps diplomaticque with its Suppelments.\nGLOBES, TELESCOPES and MICROSCOPES, and Many other Articles.\n———————————————————\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Goods are to be Sold for Sicca Rupees, and not to be delivered to the Purchasers, until they have paid for them, and in Case they are not paid for, and removed at the last of the Month December, they will be re-sold for account, and at the Expence of the first Purchaser.\n———————————————————\nFor sale by CHARLES HELLYAR.\nA Large quantity of good seasoned Saul Timber, which he has purchased of a Gentleman lately come down the Country, the said Timber are lying at the Rope Walk Gaut, about half a Mile to the Northward of Sulkey Market, The price of the Timber are as follows.—Beams 28 Foeet long 12 Inches by 9 Inches, at S R 19 each\n28 f l 12 i's by 9 i's at S R 19 E\n25 do. 11 i's by 9 i's at do. 15 do\n23 do. 10 i's by 8 i's at do. 12 do\n21 do. 10 i's by 7 i's at do. 10 do\n19 do. 9 i's by 7 i's at do. 7 do\n17 do. 8 i's by 6 i's at do. 5-8 do\n16 do. 8 i's by 6 i's at do. 5 do\nThe above Timbers are all cleanly dressed.\nIn the rough, whole Saul Timbers from 27 Feet long to 31 at S R 14 each, Square pieces of Timber for Doors, Windows, and Burgers of sizes.\nN. B. The above to be brought over to the Gauts at Calcutta, at the Expence of the disposer and free from Duty.\n———————————————————\nWILLIAM PHILLIPS\nSMITH begs leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the Settlement (and the Public in general) that the partnership between him and Edward Candler is mutually dissolved. He likewise takes this opportunity of returning his most grateful acknowledgements to all those Gentlemen who have honoured him with their Commands, and most respectfully hopes for the Continuance of their future favours, as he still Continues to carry on the Business in all it's branches, next Door to the Export Ware House.\n———————————————————\nTo be SOLD.\nA Commodious Upper Room'd House in the post Office Street, now Occupied by Mr. Evans, any Person wanting to purchase will please to Apply to Mr. H. Grant.\n———————————————————\nJUST PUBLISHED\nBY AUTHORITY.\nAND is Sold at the Library, the late Bye Law either bound or in Sheets.\n———————————————————\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late Printer to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-12-08", "date": "1781-12-08", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-12-08/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DQcRmQ-wH9ibkDKG7jSUZFFZe6pt-9Z4/view", "text": "H I C K Y ' S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n\n[ VOL II ] A Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None, [ No. XLVI ]\n\n98 From Saturday December the 1st. to Saturday December 8th 1781.\n\nTo Mr. H I C K Y,\nS I R,\n\nIT has been observed by one of our most ingenious Writers \" that human politics present us with nothing but a crude Composition of Villainy and Blunders.\"------\n\nHowever severe such a declaration, when taken in a general sense, may appear, yet I much fear that a retrospect to the Conduct of public affairs in this Country for the last five years, will afford us abundance of proofs to justify the assertion.\n\nWere we to attempt to enter into a recapitulation of the various Instances within that Period, which have contributed to fix an indelible stigma upon the British Councils in the East, they would exceed the bounds of any periodical publication:------- The Mahratta War, carried on in favor of a parricidical Usurper, and the prodigal waste of the public treasure, are of themselves, themes, which would afford matter sufficient to fill a number of Volumes, and must hereafter become the subjects of national enquiry.-------but it has been reserved for a late journey to Benaras to shew us how much further we are capable of going in the roads of Rapacity and extortion. ----and now, the Finis coronab Opus of the whole, is likely to fill the measure of absurdity, and to leave us nothing more either to take or to give away!---- To all who are in the least acquainted with the State of the East India Company's affairs in this Country, it is well known, that they have for some years past drawn their chief resources from the northern provinces, the advantages derived from which have amply rewarded the pains hitherto taken for their preservation; they have enabled the Governme't to support a considerable Army, beyond our Frontiers without the least expence incurred to the Company from their own Provinces, by which they have been the means of securing our dominions in a state of perfect tranquility for a number of years: and the surplus arising from the subsidies\n\ngranted by the Vizier for the support of our Troops, have formed a chief part of those remittances to Madras, which alone at present empower us to dispute with Hyder the Empire of the Carnatic.\n\nHolding such advantages---advantages so essentially necessary to the very existence of our power int he East, could it have been supposed that the utmost infatuation of which the depravity of the human heart is capable, could ever have induced us to abandon them? yet, Sir, Strange as it may appear, and much as it must astonish the World, it is no less true, that an order has arrived from Benaras for the Final and Total evacuation of the stations of Daranaghur and Futty Ghur, with a View to throw these Countries entirely into the hands of Almass Ally Cawn, who has undertaken to raise and pay his own Armies and to take upon himself the entire Management and Protection of these Provinces.\n\nThese Districts were formerly under the Government of the Pahan Afghanes, who wrested them from the Moguls in the General Dismemberment of this unwieldy Empire, and for many Years held them against all Oppositions, and as these Pahans are ( I believe justly ) esteemed the best Soldiers in the East, I may boldly affirm that nothing but British Valor, and British Discipline could ever have subdued them.-------But, Sir, that flame which was smothered by our Victories in Rhohil-Cund, and which has since been kept under by the presence of our Forces, and the terror of our Arms, when we offer to retire, will not fail to burst out with a Violence that must involve these Countries in total Ruin, and induce consequences to ourselves of the most serious and alarming Nature!\n\nTregzouley Khan and Zabty Khan being the Sons of those Chiefs, who were considered as the Leaders and Supporters of the Afghan Party, are exceedingly popular throughout these Countries; the first of these claims, the greatest part of Rhohil-Cund as his rightful Inheritance---the latter\n\njoins him in these claims; and both have long wished for an Opportunity to exert themselves in their recovery.---That Opportunity will now present itself.-------The Order has already gone for Major Briscoe to leave Rhohil-Cund \" immediately\". The moment that this Event takes place, Zabty Khan, who has a considerable Force and a large train of Artillery will get possession of the Gauts, and push forward his Troops into Rhohil-Cund, where he will be joined by a Body of Thirty or Forty Thousand Pahans, rising from their obscure recesses in the Hills and Jungles of Kuthahan, to recover the Dominion of their Ancestors.------- There are not less than Forty Thousand Pahans in Ferockabad, and the Neighbouring Countriss, ready to rise on the least appearance of a Revolution; these will directly fly to Arms; the principal Cities and Towns will be plundered; the Aumits driven away or cut off; the Revenues will fail, and the whole of the Country from the Stirdewar to Cawnpore will present one universal scene of Havoc and Devastation.\n\nWHEN Matters are brought to such a Crises, I doubt, Sir it is not the presence of Almass and his army of Matchlock Militia that will be sufficient to quell such an Insurrection!-------It would. indeed, be an insult to common sense to suppose, that what Sifdar Jung and Sujah Doulah so often attempted in vain, in the plenitude of their power, should be affected by a contemptible Eunuch, with a Body of raw undisciplined Ragamuffins.---the British troops will of course be again called into the Field (when the Country is no longer in a Condition to support them,) and more expence will be [ILL] in a single Campaign, t[ILL] sufficient to [ILL] lishment fo[ILL]\n\nThe [ILL] attend to re[ILL] the [ILL] h[ILL]\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-12-08/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DQcRmQ-wH9ibkDKG7jSUZFFZe6pt-9Z4/view", "text": "to abandon these Countries, in which They could not offer to remain after our evacuation of them, without drawing certain Destruction upon their own heads!—Is this, Sir, the manner in which we support our friends?—Is this the glorious fruit of our Mahratta Campaigns,—Th's the Reward of our Boasted Victories?—\n\nI would ask our overgrown Despot, our all powerful first Mover, whether the intended Revolution is the Effect of mature and serious deliberation?—Whether he conceives it can in any respect tend to the relief or advantage of the company?—And whether he has not been induced to adopt his present system, more from certain Weighty, though private Arguments used at Benaras, than from either of the above Considerations?\n\nTo the first of these Queries, it is easy to answer, for him, that the scheme has been adopted at once, without consulting the other Members of Government; and without any steps taken to investigate the immediate Necessity, or probable Consequences of so precipitate a Measure. The least Reflection (without the Gift of Prescience) will enable him to say how far the change of a rich and fertile tributary Frontier from a state of Prosperity, Peace, and Tranquility into universal Poverty, Anarchy and confusion, is likely to tend to the relief and advantage of the Company.—But the last Question, Sir, involves in it Ideas of too Delicate a Nature to bear to be enlarged upon; and to it no sincere or direct Answer (unless in the Negative) can ever be expected. However, when Measures are adopted, evidently injurious, to the State, and to which no rational Cause can be assigned, Mankind will endeavor to look deeper than the surface, and in such a Case conceive themselves justified in their severest suspicions!\n\nPerhaps it will be said that the Nabob has declared his inability to support the Large Body of English Troops now in his Dominions;—I do believe He has frequently remonstrated upon this subject;—But Government must have known the falsehood of the assertion, as no regard was paid to his Complaints, &c. a large Military Promotion took place at the Presidency at the very Period when a measure was in Agitation at Benaras, which must indispensably occasion the reformation of several Regiments, so that if the above should be produced as a Reason in support of the Plan, it must argue, either the most improvident and extravagant thoughtlessness on the one Hand, or the most contemptible Ignorance on the other.\n\nBut it is to be hoped, Sir that when the Members of Government at the Presidency take this Matter into their serious Consideration, they will not suffer one Man to pass his Ipse dixit upon the Lives and Properties of Millions, or permit whole Nations to be made a sacrifice to the rapacious Avarice or whimsical Caprice of any Individual.\nARISTIDES.\nCaunpore 20th Nov 1781.\n\nBY LETTERS Lately received, we are informed of the Surrender, of a Garison called Chittoor—GENERAL COOTE brought his whole Army against it and they Capitulated, on the third day. The Terms they requested were that they should be allowed to march out of the Garrison with all the Honours of War. this the General granted them for their Gallant behaviour in defending the place. Our Loss, as well as that of the Enemy, has been very inconsiderable—The Captain of the Engenier's was Killed.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Madras dated 16th November.\nWE have this moment received accounts of the Surrender of the Fort of Chittoor, in which Hyder had a Garrison of 1400 Men and we found a Week's provision. Capt. Theobald of the Engineer Corps was killed and SIR EYRE COOTE received a scratch on the neck from the splinter of a Stone. During the absence of our Army on this service Tippoo Saib made a forced March into the Pollams and got possession of 4 Eighteen pounders and two Field Pieces which were left under charge of the 18th Battalion of Sepoys whom he surprised at polypet. Our Troops got clear off, but the Town was burnt. No News from Sir Hector Munro since the 30th, we anxiously expect to hear that he has taken Negapatam The Weather continues remarkably fine.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Madras 14th Nov 1781.\n\"VELORE was relieved the 3d after changing the Garrison the Army set out on the 5th on it's Return. Hyder with his Army keeps about Amboor it will be next year before we shall get clear intirely of this Invader.\n\nBON TON INTELLIGENCE.\nA FEW days ago a Meeting of the Proprietors of the Calcutta Assembly was held at the Harmonic Tavern, when it was RESOLVED nemine contradicente that the Stewards should be vested with full powers.—The Caledonian SPOKESMAN made an eloquent harangue on the occasion and concluded with saying that The Stewards kenned their duty right well and would go through it vera connilly.—For the better illustration of many of the Arguments he used; he quoted select passages out of ALLAN RAMSAY and other celebrated Authors.—His speech was allowed by all his accomplished Country-men to be polished to the highest degree of Caledonian purity and it was allowed that his voice could not have been more Harmonious, even if it had been properly pitched by the drone of a Bag-pipe.—As an acknowledgement for his learned Oration it was voted by a great Majority that the freedom of Calcutta should be presented to him in a most elegant carved and Gilt SNUFF MULL and that he should be appointed Spokesman to the MOBOCRACY of this City for Life. This respectable and enviable appointment, added to the applause of his Countrymen, if we may judge from the various contortions of his features and writhings of his round Shoulders, highly delighted the Scotch Orator.\n\nN. B. One uncouth Englishman said the Spokesman run into discordant Notes, which greatly annoyed his ears—but the Sawneys soon silenced poor John Bull, by crying Out with him, Out with him.\n\nJACK PARADISE LOST, having gone through the operation of Surgery and being almost fundamentally cured is, we hear, very soon to proceed to his Employment of Master of the Music Band to his Excellency ASIPH's Seraglio—for which dignified station his physician, Doctor Mc. Sarcasm, says he is vera weel cut uut.\n\nTHE following Anecdote is much mentioned in the beau monde.—A Scotch Gentleman visiting the Minature painter, the other morning, was particularly struck with many of the pictures—but when he came to that of a certain Lusus naturæ and, he asked whose it was, observing it remarkably delicate—Being told it was Jack Paradise Lost, The Caledonian exclaimed—Ay—gude troth—so it is,—for it lukes like a CASTRATA.\n\nMESSILINA being asked by her spiritual Brother, Doctor Emolument, what she thought of the Account given of Jack Paradise Lost's untoward Case, replied from Mackbeth.\nIt is a Tale.\nTold by an Idet, full of sound. Spite and fury, signifying No-THING\n\nTurban Conquest has been advised by her Chutta Guardian, Pigdanny Durgee, to remain a few weeks longer at C—ah, in order to let the present fraces, respecting her Castra-\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-12-08/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DQcRmQ-wH9ibkDKG7jSUZFFZe6pt-9Z4/view", "text": "ta and Monkey blow over. It is hoped the Tour of Holland will melliorate her manners—for she has hitherto shewn too much vivacity.\n\nCounsellor Feeble, who is mighty fond of appearing the Man of Importance, has taken incredible pains to find out the Author of the Squib lately published, describing his pretty figure in the Minuet Delacour.—Suppose this Non-entity could unravel the mysterious enigma.—What then? would the World believe him less a Coxcomb? certainly not. But it is a Maxim which he has for some time past verified and illustrated de-minimis semper curant minimi.\n\nYesterday, about 10 o'Clock in the forenoon, a fellow with a greasy Coat and Spectacles was seen running up and down the street, next the Esplinade, raving Mad, biting, and tearing with his Nails, Men, Women. and Children.—He was at last secured by Justice Ballance's Tip-Staff and carried to the Mad house where he still remains.—Nothing was found in his pockets but a Challenge to the Author of the Paragraphs rediculing his Minuet Delacour, a Trinket containing a Lock of the Chinsurah Belle's Hair and a Seal on which was the following motto Voluntas pro facto which may be translated.—The Spirit is willing, but the Flesh is weak.\n\nN. B. It is believed the poor unhappy Man's name is FEEBLE.\n\nWE hear that the,—having in all his Actions no other object in view but the interest of the public, has actually ordered the Captors of Bija Ghur to refund every Rupee of the prize Money so honorably and dearly earned by them, and that he means to Employ It in new Conquests on the Bundecund Country.—An illustrious Traffic! but ways and means are too much practised at this period by him, Charley Bullock and others to be censured without fear of reproach.\n\nRACING INTELLIGENCE.\n\"On Thursday Afternoon was run a Sweep stakes for 400 Gold Mohurs by Mr. Touchet's Horse Restive, Mr. Prensep's Horse Japan, Mr. Smoult's Horse Snip, and Mr. Rction's Horse Clumsey, when Japan distanced the other three. After the Race was over, the Ladies and Gentlemen adjourned to a Tent, pitched on the Course, where Tea &c. were provided for them, Lucy Chinless and Sammy Tallow fat chirp'd and caroused it, as usual, till three in the Morning, both as merry as Grigs.—They are a pair of right congenial souls, honest jolly Topers, made, one would think, of the Stone ASBESTOS which Philosophers tell us is unquenchable.—It would do any body's heart good to hear them roar out the following Duet.\n\nBacchus drinking, Joys reveals,\nDrinking is the Jocky's pleasure;\n\nSweet the pleasure, rich the treasure,\nSweet is drinking after meals.\n\nRACING INTELLIGENCE FROM THE COURSE\nThursday Evening December 6th 1781.\n\nTHE Bye Match this day between Sammy Swabbs well known Horse Sugar-Cane, and Mahony OBlunder's Irish Mare Ragged and Rough afforded excellent sport.—The betts before Starting were 5 to 3 in favour of Mr. OBlunders Ragged and Rough, but owing to some foul play, Mr. Swabb who Rode suger-Cane himself ran Ragged and Rough against one of the Posts and threw poor Mr. OBlunder into, a Bog, near the Hospital, this created a Riot among the Black Leggs in the stand, the Lye was given, some of the Jockies, proceeded to blows, and a Ring was immediately formed, one, or two Bye Battels fought to the great Diversion of the spectators assembled at the Post.\n\nRACING CALENDAR.\n\nA Grand sweepstake will be run sometime this Month over the Calcutta Course, by the following well known Hunters and Hacks, to be rode by the Gentlemen themselves.\n1—Mr. Deighton's—Black-Guard.\n2—Counsellor Davis' famous Mare—Miss Biddy.\n3—Mr. McKenzie's—Marplot.\n4—Mr. Levius' favourite Horse, Rupee\n5—Mr. Taylors Mare—Thimble.\n6—Mr. Bristow's Gelding, Duke, and no Duke.\n7—Mr. Cooper's Fazzy Male Coquet.\n8—Mr. Touchet's—Swabb.\n9—Counsellor Hare's well known hack Rabbit Arf.\n\nThis sweepstake is for a Purse Subscribed by the Gentlemen who Compose the COMMUNITY, or SCAVOIRE VIVRE,—Great sport is expected, and some crossing and jostling, the odds at present are in favour of Black-Guard 6 to 4 is betted, that Swabb, and Rabbit Arse will be distanced,—That Miss Biddy will run on the wrong side of the Post.—Thimble and Male Coquet, are likely to break down, and Duke and no Duke it is expected will draw several other Capital Bye-Betts, and Matches are in contemplation, and will be given in a future Paper.\n5th Dec. Heber Asiaticus.\n\nRACING INTELLIGENCE EXTRAC-RDINARY EXTRACTED FROM THE JOCKEY CLUB BOOK.\n\n\"TWO delicate high blooded Young Fillies are in training, and have not yet made their appearance, being too timid and shy to be brought to the starting post, as yet; having never been out of the breeders hands,—They promise well, have fine figures, high fore hands,—flowing manes, Delicate paces, and step out well.\n\nThe Jockey Clubb have a difficulty to find Riders of Suitable weight and Character, for them, but against next-Season a brace of approved Jockies it is hoped will be Provided.—Idea George, and Marplot, are both agreed to start their famous filly St. Helena against them, (who has been a long time in training,) and from experience they know her bottom to be good.—The last time her late favourite Groom Idea George (who had her a long time in hand, brought her to the Stand, she was extremely restive and Skittish, broke loose from her rider, (tho' a Shrewd Jockey,) & ran off the Course, but the knowing ones are very doubtful of her, ever since having strained her shoulder, against Squire Simples Vis a Vis.—tho' George who is partial to her figure and paces persists in his opinion, and is desirous to bring her to the Starting post, having provided black Jack, a knowing hand, to be her rider and Groom, and it is imagined by Sammy Hogs face, C—s Taffy Trifle, and Feeble, and other Members of the Clubb, that George will win thro' the merits of Black Jack, who has been for this purpose some weeks in sweating Cloaths, which has reduced him 2 Stones below Horsemans weight, Betts run high and great sport is expected.\nHeber Asiaticus, 6th Dec.\n\nBIRTH,] the Wife of Colonel Hampton on Tuesday last of a Boy.\n\nNow in the Press, and speedily will be Published. Price 4 Rupees.\n\nAN Almanac for the ensuing Year, containing the Christian and Bengal Calendars, with the Mahometan Æra of the Hegira,—The Conjuctions, Square, and Oppositions of the Luminaries.—The Moons Southing Calculated agreeable to apparent Astronomical time to the Meridian of Calcutta, and may be reduced to any other Meridian by a Note inserted for that purpose.—The Moons culminating the Meridian, being very useful for determining the time of High-Water at any Port or Harbour provided the time be ascertained at which it is high Water at the full and Chang.—The Southing may also have its use by taking Her Miridian Altitude, the Equation of time necessary in regulating clocks, Also a Table of the Suns Rising and setting, independant of Refraction, with derections how to find the Moons full and Change at any other Meridian on the Globe where Longetude is ascertained.\n\nN. B. this Almanac will be printed with a beautiful new Type on a fine paper, and sold at the Printing Office, the 28th of the present Month.\n\nAcknowledgements to Correspondents.\n\nARGUS' Letter is received, but will not be inserted, as the Editor is determined to avoid ational reflections.—Observators Letter is in the same predicament, the remarks being too severe,—He thinks there has been quite sufficient said relative to a Celebrated Lady, a hop spoke received it as intended; and as her VIRTUE is equal to her BEAUTY, and her Vivacity intirely owing to her youth and innocence, he thinks she is justly intitled to our best wishes for her prosperity, and success in Life.—Little Durgty we hope is a good youth, and the better for being in Love, GOD made his person, and he can mend it.\n\nNo room for Arrivals or Departures this week\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-12-08/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DQcRmQ-wH9ibkDKG7jSUZFFZe6pt-9Z4/view", "text": "**POET's CORNER.**\n\nOn HUMANITY.\n\nCOME, ever welcome to my breast!\nA tender, but a chearful guest.\nNor ever let me cease to know\nThe pulse that throbs at joy or woe.\nWhen sorrow fills a brother's eye,\nLet not my vacant cheek be dry;\nNor may the tear that frequent flows\nFrom private or from public woes,\nE'er make this pleasing sense depart:\nYe cares, O harden not my heart!\nIf heav'n, in every purpose wise,\nThe envied lot of wealth denies;\nIf doom'd to drag life's painful load;\nThro' poverty's uneven road,\nAnd for my daily bread, each day,\nDestin'd to toil, as well as pray;\nTo thee, humanity, still true,\nI'll wish the good I cannot do,\nAnd give the wretch that passes by,\nA soothing word,—a tear,—a sigh.\nShould the fair star of fortune smile,\nLet not its flattering power beguile,\nNor borne along the fav'ring tide,\nMy full sails swell with bloating pride.\nLet me from wealth but hope content,\nRememb'ring still it was but lent:\nTo modest merit spread my store.\nUnbar my hospitable door;\nNor feed for pomp an idle train,\nWhile want unpitied pines in vain.\nHowe'er exalted or deprest,\nBe ever mine the feeling breast.\nLife, fill'd with grief's distressful train,\nFor ever asks the tear humane.\nO for that sympathetic glow\nWhich taught the holy tear to flow,\nWhen the prophetic eye survey'd\nSion, in future ashes laid!\nOr rais'd to heav'n, implor'd the bread\nThat thousands in the desert fed.\nO for that sympathetic glow\nWhich taught the holy tear to flow!\nIt comes! it fills my lab'ring breast!\nI feel my beating heart oppress'd!\nO hear that lonely widow's wail!\nSee her dim eyes! her aspect pale!\nTo heav'n she turns in deep despair,\nHer infants wonder at her pray'r,\nAnd mingling tears, they know not why,\nLift up their little hands and cry.\nO God, their moving sorrows see!\nSupport them sweet humanity!\n\n***\n\nAN ANECDOTE.\n\nSOMETIME since, at a coffe house in London, one gentleman laid another a wager, that he could not say the Lord's Prayer. The gentleman undertook the business, and instead of the Lord's Prayer he repeated the Creed. \"Well (said the other) I own I have lost, but I really did not think you could have done it.\"\n\n***\n\nFor sale by Mr. PRESCOT No. 113 in the Cossatollah, Baazar.\n\nMADEIRA Wine in pipes or in Bottles. Cape do. in leagures or do. Europe Vinegar in half, do. or do. Brandy in Bottles, Gin and Dutch Cordials in cases or Bottles, Porter, Hock, Claret &c. and Batavia, Sugar, Candy, by the maund, also Europe carpets Mahogany planks, Painters oil colours &c.\n\n***\n\nTo be SOLD.\n\nA BUDGEROW the Dimensions &c. of an Indiamans Long Boat with a Large Hall and Venetians enquire of Mr. Nyss in Calcutta—also a small Convenient 8 Oar'd Budgerow of 2 Rooms both in good repair, and fit for immediate Use.\n24th Nov. 1781.\n\n***\n\nANY Person or Persons who can give information of Mr. William Maynard, will hear something to his advantage Mr. M—was 5th Mate of the Shrewsbury Indiamen Capt, Coggan about two Years and a half ago, but remain'd in India, he was seen in Calcutta, on October 1781. a line directed to K. P or to Mr. Hicky printer of the Bengal Gazette.\n\n***\n\nTo The PUBLIC.\n\nTO be Raffled for by Supfcription a Garden belonging to Mrs. Cornelia De Silva measuring as Per, Potta Seven Biggahs and 15 Cottahs, Situated in Dee Eatally which is at present Lett out to John Belie Esq for the Company's use.\nThis Garden is now to be Raffled for, and valued at the Sum of Six Thousand Sicca Rupees, divided into Eighty Chances at 75 Rupees each chance, Any Lady, or Gentleman willing to subscribe are requested to send their Names to Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office.\nN. B. Timely Notice will be given in this paper Specifying the day of the Raffle.\n\n***\n\nAT THE ACADEMY!\n\nMRS. Griffith's Garden House near the Bytaconnah) young Gentlemen are genteely Boarded, tenderly treated and expeditiously taught by the most improved methods. The English French, Latin, and Italian Language's, grammatically. Also Writing, Accompts, Geography &c. Such Gentlemen and Ladies who think proper to honour him with the Tuition of their Children, may depend upon his most strenous Endeavours to merit their Countenance and future Recommendation, by a Religious discharge of the important Trust reposed in him, both with Respect to their Learning and Morals. For particulars Mr. Cowen begs leave to refer to Messrs.s THORNHILL & KILLICAN. The terms for Board and Education are 40 sicca Rupees per. Month for all under Ten years of Age, and 50 for allabove.\n\n***\n\nNOTICE.\n\nIS hereby given, that on Monday the 7th of January and following days, the Effects belonging to the Honourable Johannes Matthias Ross Esq. will be exposed at Public Auction at Chinsurah—They Consist of Furniture, Plate, CHINA, Ware, LIQUORS of different, Sorts, Carriages, Horses, (amongst which a Set of six gray Tourkays). Different Books in English, French, and Dutch, mongst which the Encyclopedie and the Corps diplomaticque with its Suppelments.\nGLOBES, TELESCOPES and MICROSCOPES, and Many other Articles.\n\n***\n\nConditions of Sale.\n\nThe Goods are to be Sold for Scca Rupees, and not to be delivered to the Purchasers, until they have paid for them, and in Case they are not paid for, and removed at the last of the Month December, they will be re-sold for account, and at the Expence of the first Purchaser.\n\n***\n\nFor sale by CHARLES HELLYAR.\n\nA Large quantity of good seasoned Saul Timber, which he has purchased of a Gentleman lately come down the Country, the said Timber are lying at the Rope Walk Gaut, about half a Mile to the Northward of Sulkey Market, The price of the Timber are as follows.—Beams 28 Foeet long 12 Inches by 9 Inches, at S R 19 each\n28 f l 12 i's by 9 i's at S R 19 E\n25 do. 11 i's by 9 i's at do. 15 do\n23 do. 10 i's by 8 i's at do. 12 do\n21 do. 10 i's by 7 i's at do. 10 do\n19 do. 9 i's by 7 i's at do. 7 do\n17 do. 8 i's by 6 i's at do 5-8 do\n16 do. 8 i's by 6 i's at do. 5 do\nThe above Timbers are all cleanly dressed.\nIn the rough, whole Saul Timbers from 27 Feet long to 31 at S R 14 each, Square pieces of Timber for Doors, Windows, and Burgers of sizes.\nN. B. The above to be brought over to the Gauts at Calcuttta, at the Expence of the disposer and free Fom Duty.\n\n***\n\nWILLIAM PHILLIPS\nSMITH begs leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the Settlement (and the Public in general) that the partnership between him and Edward Candler is mutually disolved. He likewise takes this opportunity of returning his most grateful acknowledgements to all those Gentlemen who have honoured him with their Commands, and most respectfully hopes for the Continuance of their future favours, as he still Continues to carry on the Business in all it's branches, next Door to the Export Ware House.\n\n***\n\nTo be SOLD,\n\nA Commodious Upper Room'd House in the post Office Street, now Occupied by Mr. Evans, any Person wanting to purchase will please to Apply to Mr. H. Grant.\n\n***\n\nJUST PUBLISHED\nBY AUTHORITY.\n\nAND is Sold at the Library, the late Bye Law either bound or in Sheets.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-12-15", "date": "1781-12-15", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of California, Berkeley copy", "image": "1781-12-15/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A_X1S2Zu5na-wGe5n2ytlsHrQYJD_7C2/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n[ VOL II ] A Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but *influenced* by None,\n99 From Saturday December the 8th to Saturday December 15th 1781. No. XLVII\n\nMr. HICKY,\nI Congratulate you most heartily on the recovery of your wonted spirited and entertaining Publications.—ARISTIDES' Letter is written, not only with the feelings of a Man, but in the Apt and easy style of a Gentleman, and deserves the highest commendation. With the best information and the zeal of a good Citizen he makes known to his Country-men the danger which threaten's them from the late marvellous change of system beyond the Provinces, and censures with a manly freedom the Author of such measures.\n\nYour BON TON and RACING INTELLIGENCE, on the other hand, containe's more happy images, genuine wit, and poignant satire and keen Irony than any one News Paper exhibited before. These excellencies have given great consideration and superiority to your Gazette, and excited me to become your Correspondent. Yet would you believe it,—— Mr. HICKY, many parts of these productions, though perfectly innocent, have been distorted into Licentiousness and sedition by a few of the Dictator's, hirelings and sycophants.—It is indeed merry enough to observe what pains they take, in defiance of reason, Gramar and common sense, to wrest your Words to a bad meaning.——Many of your Papers are put on the RACK and tortured into a thousand constructions, contrary to the obvious import of them. If you entertain the Town out of History, with the practices & fall of a corrupt and over Grown Governor, there are officious wretches and parasites who can never rest at ease 'till they have found out some dangerous sense at the bottom, and fitted the CAP to some Hon'ble head still flourishing among us.——\nTyrants who are directed by their Ambition and caprice have some reason to dread the animadversions of the Press, and would willingly convert, into a libel, every publication which breathes any spirit of candour or liberty. A pampered Horse likes to feel the bridle hang lose on his mane that he may, at pleasure, run away with his rider.—In short, every stroke in your paper is suspected of Irony, sarcasm and double meaning.—However in spite of these disadvantages, I can assure you the voice and good wishes of the public are with you, and that there are, at this moment, in Bengal a race of PATRIOTS who like the immortal Athenian, would hold the Helm with the right hand;—if it should be cut off, with the left hand;—if that too should be cut off with their teeth.—Your sufferings and firmness have gained you friends and roused the public attention.—Glaring injustice done to an—individual is often of service to the whole community.—The most dangerous principles are not so apt to alarm Us as stubborn facts.—The most moderate Men in the Settlement think you have been persecuted in a way which the real spirit of the English Law cannot justify, and, from motives of self-preservation, make common cause with you.—I therefore hope you will not lay your Imprisonment so much to heart as to discontinue your nervous and humorous publications.—You undoubtedly have a right to scan the conduct of every man in a public Station, and to condemn or approve his doings as they appear to you to be calculated either for the good or hurt of the Country and Society. Those who imagine that your papers are no restraint on bad men or impediment to bad measures, know nothing of the matter;—for to my knowledge the first Characters in the Country tremble at the censure of the Press, and it operates Powerfully on their conduct.—You have given us repeated instances of your fortitude of mind, and have already produced important effects to your Country.— Do not, I conjure you, bate a jot of heart or hope, but still bear up and steer right onward in the glorious cause of the English Nation.—even in the gloom of a prison.—After a few tedious months' confinement, you will look back with joy on your past sufferings and the happy consequences of them to British Subjects and this poor distressed and exhausted Country.\n\nGo on, good HICKY, in defence of our Cause,\nAgainst the invaders of Justice and Laws,\nExpose the mask'd hypocrite, villains chastise,\nAnd render them odious in Englishmen's eyes;\nStill shew us their Pictures and humble the pride\nOf those whom Old England thought honest, till tried;\nAnd every Briton will be on your side.\nWith your paper reform The DICTATOR and Crew\nAnd the world will behold a new TULLY in you.\nLibertas.\nCalcutta, 11th December.\n\nBON TON INTELLIGENCE.\nGREAT confusion has lately arisen from a Blunder of Counsellor Feeble who is always dabbling in the Love Letter-way.—It seems he had made up two packets, one intended for his adorable Charmer, The Chinsurah Beauty, who taught him the Minuet Delacour, and the other for a faithful Lady at Bandelle—with whom he generally spends the Citizen's Holidays.—When lo! each Letter fell into the wrong hands and no one knows how the mistake will end between the Rival Lady's.\nA Correspondent informs us that Counseller Feeble now constantly drinks a sort of Cordial dram, which he calls the W—o M's Eye-water, and of which he drinks so freely;\nThat he often d'ye see,\nRetires Tipsey be he he.\nWe are assured that Feeble has declared to the Governing powers that very ill consequences are to be apprehended from the Liberty of the Press, and that unless effectual measures are immediately pursued to restrain publications of a ludicrous nature, he will inevitably fall a victem to them, and be deterred from following his favorite amusement of cutting Capers to the sound of a Fiddle— The Caledonian Councellor, after listening to him with great attention, replied—Our Spirits are willing, but our powers are feeble.\nA Marriage is now much talked of as speedily to take place between Counsellor Feeble and the Chinsura Belle.—This\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-12-15/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DWLbRiwoKEty41cag3sLVfKZRvFKbMsM/view", "text": "[COLUMN 1]\nGentleman has for some Months amused himself in breaking in four Horses, little larger than RATS,—It is now plain what he was driving at.\n\nMr. Deputy Nimock, in walking along the Esplanade the other evening, recognised the figure of his old acquaintance the Amorous Secretary, who unfortunately happened to pass by at the time.—poor Minicken was immediately alarmed with the cry of Chabuck but the swiftness of his heels, a second time, stood his friend and enabled him to escape a good Whipping.\n\nWhen the SPOKESMAN read his panegyric in the News paper, it is said, \"he blinked like an Owl in the radiance of the Sun and hung his dejected head like a Bull rush\".——Before he makes his next speech it is strongly recommended to him to purchase a good voice and ear, also a competent collection of English Words----of which he is totally destitute at present, and not to be so fond, on all occasions, of making——\"Himself the Hero of each little tale.\"\n\nIn spite of the squibs fired at SAMMY TALLOWFAT, he is determined to stand, His belly preventing him from running away.\n***\nMr. HICKY,\nNOTWITHSTANDING the Publication in your Paper of last Saturday, there are many wise heads about the Town, who will not believe that upwards of fifty Lacks of Rupees (or six hundred thousand pounds sterling) have been divided amongst the Officers and Troops present at the fall of Beejah Ghur, because, as they say, the Company's affairs are not in a situation to justify such a donation, and because it is impossible that Mr. — ever would have authorized the distribution of such a sum when the Company's affairs and Interests would by the want of it be very materially affected. ——Mr. — they say is not a Man of that stamp to throw away so much public Money, at a time when public exigencies require very large supplies, and when there is extreme difficulty in raising by various disadvantageous modes a sufficiency of cash to answer the necessary expences of our present system of Government.——They say it is absolutely impossible, and that if an Angel from Heaven was to preach it, and every word to shake the Earth to its Center, they would not believe a syllable.——A friend of mine, for whom I have much esteem, but whose zeal and attachment sometimes carry him, in argument, beyond the limits of prudence and discretion, entered into a very close dispute with me upon the subject, and at last became very warm; and it is difficult to say how it would have ended, had not I (who am a little bit of a sorter and more temperate) by offering him a bet of a Cool hundred, that Popham had clear and explicit authority for what he did, given a turn to the dispute.——The bet my friend instantly took, but having referred it to many Gentlemen without getting any decision that was satisfactory, we agreed to state the matter to you for publication, and to be determined by the first person who will take the trouble of publishing the knowledge he may have of the transaction in your paper, at the same time hoping that none will pretend to determine who is not competent.\n\n[COLUMN 2]\nI am Mr. Hicky surprised that Major Popham or some friend of his, has not in his justification and that of the Officers and Troops under his Command, published the whole affair.——Many times have I heard them very severely reflected on. I have heard it said that they acted altogether without Authority.—That the Distribution of the plunder of Beejah Ghur was the act of a Banditte, who with Arms in their hands, bid defiance to all Law, and contemn every authority attempting to controul them in their interested designs upon the Company's property; and that they are determined to maintain what they are in possession of, be the event what it will.——I am no Enemy to Major Popham or the Army, but much the contrary; and it would give me the greatest pleasure to see the World satisfied that his and their conduct has been regulated by that propriety which their truest Friend ought to wish.——That there is blame some where is very clear; and it behoves every Man who is concerned and blameless, to endeavour to enable the World to say with certainty, thou art the Man who hast defrauded the Company of above six Hundred Thousand Pounds sterling, & at a period when half of such a sum might have produced the most essential advantages to the Company and the English Nation.\n\nI am, Mr. HICKY, of Opinion that every British subject has a right to expect information on a point of so much Public importance.—It tends to affect the interest of every Individual who has property or concerns in India, and I believe there are few who either avowedly or secretly will not be well pleased to see that Veil of obscurity with which the transaction is at present covered, removed, and the Offenders, if there are any, exposed to that Public Odium which they so justly deserve.\nI am &c. &c. &c.\nOBSERVATOR.\nCalcutta 5th Dec. 1781.\n***\nMr. EDITOR,\nTHE Passion for Insurance is Risen lately, from the scarcity of Money to such an Extravagant Pitch, that you can hardly shake a Plantain Tree, but out flies an under writer, the consequence of which is that scarcely a day now passes but furnishes us with fresh accounts of some Contested Loss, by some or other of these Gentlemen.—To remedy in some measure, the inconveniencies that may arise from so prevalent and Gamesome an Itch which seems to be spreading with Pestilential rapidity over the whole Town, It wou'd I am humbly of Opinion, be no bad precaution of those Chaps who style themselves Brokers or Agents for the Public, were either made responsible in some degree for the solvency of the People, they Lend their Policies to, or to develope when required, the sum that each under Writer may have already with them at Risk, for otherways, and as matters now run, a Person of an adventurous & intrepid turn of Mind may cover risks for many Lacks that may possibly be not possessed of six-pence, and shou'd 10 or a dozen of Ships be taken by the Enemy, which is not at all improbable, the Consequence must I think prove not only fatal to such Persons themselves, but be severely felt by the Public in General.\nMERCATOR.\n\n[COLUMN 3]\nTHE GOOD WIFE.\nContinued from our 40th Number.\nTHE most general important qualification in a good Wife is sweetness of temper. Formed to Obey, a being so imperfect as Man she ought to learn betimes even to, suffer injustice, and bear it without complaint—It is not for his sake, but her own, that she should be of a mild disposition—The perverseness and ill Nature of Women only serve to aggrevate their own misfortunes, and the misconduct of their Husbands they might plainly perceive that these are not the Arms by which they gain the superiority—Heaven did not bestow on them the powers of insinuation and persuasion to be perverse and morose; it did not constitute them feeble to make them imperious, it did not give them so soft and agreeable a voce to vent abuse, nor features so delicate and lovely, to be disfigured with Anger. When they give way therefore to rage, such as Pulling the Hair of their heads, beating their Breast, crying for a divorce, threathen Suicide: and forget themselves; for tho' they may have often reason to complain; they are always wrong to scold—Each sex shou'd preserve it's peculiar tone and manner; a meek Husband may make a Wife impertinent, but mildness of disposition on the Woman's Side will always bring a man back to Reason at last, if he is not absolutely a brute, and will sooner or later triumph over him.\nVeritas.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-12-15/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DWLbRiwoKEty41cag3sLVfKZRvFKbMsM/view", "text": "CALCUTTA.\nExtract of a Letter from a Field Officer dated Negapatam 12th November.\n\nI CONGRATULATE you most sincerely on the Capture of this important Fortress. A Breach being effected the Garrison, consisting of 370 Europeans 2000 Malays and sepoys, Surrendered to us Yesterday Morning at discretion. The prisoners of War are to be sent to Madras. Nothing can be said too highly of the skill, deligence and perseverance of General Munro on this occasion. His conduct is the subject of very just applause, and does him the greatest honor. The Admiral too, with equal zealous and gallant perseverance heartily coperated with the General. By the capture of this place, we have given a final blow to the Mynheers on this Coast. indeed it is a Military advantage of the highest class at this time. A Sloop of War will be dispatched to England immediately with the News. Our loss is inconsiderable only twenty-five Europeans and One Hundred and fifty sepoys. It is supposed the General and Admiral will follow this blow by going directly to CEYLON. The greatest harmony and unanimity subsists between these two LEADERS and the Land and Sea Forces.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Madras dated 25th November.\n\nADVICES are just received here from London, by the way of Bussorah, which mention that a Fleet consisting of Three ships of the Line, two Frigates and nine Indiamen left portsmouth on the 11th June with 1500 Troops on board, and that a Squadron of two Men of War, three Frigates, Transports &c. with upwards of 2000 Troops would sail for India in August.\n\nTHERE are letters in town from Caunpore mentioning the Receipt of Advices there from Bombay overland, which give an account of the Arrival of the Hinchinbroke at the latter place after a very bad passage.\n\nN. B. Lettes are commonly received at Caunpore from surrat in Twenty days.\n\nTimos shaw's progress towards Hindostan, is retarded by the late heavy Snow falls in Pushawan.\n\nThe Peshwa, Madho Ras Narain, is reported by Letters from Dehli to be dangerously ill of the Small Pox.\n\nWe are concerned to inform our Readers of the death of Captain James Harrison. He fell a victim to a Jungle Fever while in Camp before Beejai Ghur, and is sincerely regretted by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.\n\nACCOUNTS have been received last Night, of a Gale of wind in Madras Roads the 13th Ult. eleven sail of Ships drove a shore, besides small Craft. — It is received from on Board the Snow Industry John Erwin, who rode out the Gale. The Men of War very luckily sail'd two days before, to Water and Wood at Trincomalee. I make no doubt but they have felt some of it. The Company's Cruizer Panther Lieut. Thistleton on her way to Madras from Bombay, took a small Prize with Moor Colours, from Point de Gall bound to Batavia, on his being searched, found Arms and Amunition sufficient for 6,000 Men, and 80,000 Dollars in specie belonging to the Governor.\n\nThe Chaser and Coventry Cruizing between Visagapatam and the Points, and back from the E. to W. have been in the Roads and had Water and Provision from the Pilot Schooners. The Chaser chased a small Ship to the Estward in Latt. 18 10 North and by all accounts and appearance it must have been either the Ship Betsey, or the Death and Glory — missed the Vessel in the Night, by being very dark.\n\nARRIVED.] — Dec. 13th Ship George, Ja's Edmonstone from Madras, Ballast.\n\nDEPARTURE.] — 12th Snow Dolphin Syrang for Pegu.\n\nNow in the Press, and speedily will be Published. Price 4 Rupees.\n\nAN Almanack for the ensuing Year, containing the Christian and Bengal Calendars, with the Mahometan Æra of the Hegira, — The conjunctions, Squares, and oppositions of the Lumnaries. — The Moons Southing Calculated agreeable to apparent Astronomical time to the Meridian of Calcutta, and may be reduced to ny other Meridian by ae Note inserted for that purpose. — The Moons culminating the Meridian, being very useful for determining the time of High-Water at any Port or Harbour provided the time be ascertained at which it is high Water at the full and Change. --- The Southing may also have it's use by taking Her Meridian Altitude, For determining the Lattitude proper allowance being made for Her Parallax in Altitude. — The Equation of time necessary in regulating Clocks, Also a Table of the Suns Rising and Setting, independant of Refraction, with directions how to find the Moons full and Change at any other Meridian on the Globe where Longetude is ascertained.\n\nN. B. this Almanack will be printed with a beautiful new Type on a fine paper, and sold at the Printing Office, the 28th of the present Month.\n\nTo The PUBLIC.\n\nTO be Raffled for by Subscription on a Garden belonging to Mrs. Cornelia De Silva measuring as Per Potta Seven Biggabs and 15 Cottahs Situated in Dee Entilly which is at present lett out to John Belié Esq for the Company's use.\n\nThis Garden is now to be Raffled for, and valued at the Sum of Six Thousand Sicca Rupees, divided into Eighty Chances at 75 Rupees each chance, Any Lady, or Gentleman willing to subscribe are requested to send their Names to Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office.\n\nN. B. Timely Notice will be given in this paper specifying the day of the Raffle.\n\nFor sale by CHARLES HELLYAR.\n\nA Large quantity of good seasoned Saul Timber, which he has purchased of a Gentleman lately come down the Country, the said Timbers are lying at the Rope Walk Gaut, about half a Mile to the Northward of Sulkey Market, The price of the Timbers are as follows: — Beams 28 Feeet long 12 Inches by 9 Inches, at S R 19 each 28 f l 12 i's by 9 i's at S R 19 E 25 do 11 i's by 9 i's at do 15 do 23 do 10 i's by 8 i's at do 12 do 21 do 10 i's by 7 i's at do 10 do 19 do 9 i's by 7 i's at do 7 do 17 do 8 i's by 6 i's at do 5 do 16 do 8 i's by 6 i's at do 5 do\n\nThe above Timbers are all cleanly dressed.\n\nIn the rough, whole Saul Timbers from 27 Feet long to 31 at S R 14 each, Square pieces of Timber for Doors, Windows, and Burgers of sizes.\n\nN. B. The above to be brought over to the Gauts at Calcutta, at the Expence of the disposer and free from Duty.\n\nTo be S O L D.\n\nA Commodious Upper Room'd House in the post Office street, now Occupied by Mr. Evans, any Person wanting to purchase will please to Apply to Mr. H. Grant.\n\nJUST PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.\n\nAND is sold at the Library, the late Bye Law either bound or in Sheets.\n\nThe Stewards of the Subscription Assembly,\n\nPRESENT their Compliments to the Subscribers, and request they will be so obliging to send the Names of their Friends who are come to the Presidency, to the office at the Harmonic House that Tickets may be sent them.\n\nAcknowledgements to Correspondents.\n\nTIMOTHY hints, Q, the Right and Capacity of the people, and a Letters relative to some late transactions at Dacca and a well wisher to his Country are all received.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-12-15/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DWLbRiwoKEty41cag3sLVfKZRvFKbMsM/view", "text": "**POET's CORNER.**\n\n**CASTLE BUILDING:**\n**An ELEGY.**\n\n\"Sweet pliability of man's spirit, that can at once surrender itself to illusions which cheat expectation and sorrow of their weary moments.\"\n*Stern's Sentimental Journey.*\n\nGODDESS of golden dreams, whose magic power\nSheds smiles of Joy o'er Mis'ry's haggard face,\nAnd lavish strews the visonary flow'r,\nTo deck Life's dreary paths with transient grace.\n\nI woo thee Fancy, from thy fairy cell,\nWhere, midst the endless woes of human kind,\nWrapt in ideal bliss thou lov'st to dwell,\nAnd sport in happier regions unconfin'd.\n\nDeep sunk, O Goddess, in thy pleasing trance,\nOft let me seek yon low sequester'd vale,\nWhilst Wisdoms self shall steal a side-long glance,\nAnd smile contempt, but listen to thy tale.\n\nAlas! how little do her vot'ries guess\nThose rigid truths (which learned fools revere)\nServe but to prove (O bane to happiness!)\nOur joys delusive, but our woes sincere.\n\nBe theirs to search where clustering roses grow,\nTouching each sharp thorn's point, to prove how keen;\nBe mine to trace their beauties as they blow,\nAnd catch their fragrance where they blush unseen.\n\nHaply my path may lie thro' barren vales,\nWhere niggard fortune all her sweets denies;\nEv'n there shall Fancy scent the ambient gales,\nAnd scatter flow'rets of a thousand dyes.\n\nNor let the wordling scoff: be his the task\nTo form deep schemes, and mourn his hopes betray'd;\nBe mine to range unseen; 'tis all I ask,\nAnd frame new Worlds beneath the silent shade;\n\nTo look beyond the views of wealth and pride,\nBidding the mind's eye range without controul,\nThro' wild, extatic day, dreams far & near,\nTo bring returns of comfort to th' soul;\n\nTo bid groves, hills, and lucid streams appear,\nThe gilded spire, arch'd dome, and fretted vault;\nAnd sweet Society be ever near,\nLove, ever young, and friends without a fault.\n\nI see, entranc'd, the gay conceptions rife,\nMy harvest ripen, and my white flocks thrive;\nAnd still, as Fancy pours her large supplies,\nI taste the God-like happiness to give;\n\nTo check the patient widow's deepfetch'd sighs,\nAnd shield her infant from the north blast rude;\nTo bid the sweetly glistening tear arise,\nWhich swims in the glad eye of Gratitude;\n\nTo join the artless maid and honest swain,\nWhere fortune rudely bars the way to joy;\nTo ease the tender mother's anxious pain,\nAnd guard, with fostering hand her darling boy;\n\nTo raise up modest merit from the ground,\nAnd send the unhappy smiling from my door;\nTo spread content and chearfulness around,\nAnd banquet on the blessings of the poor;\n\nDelicious dream! how oft beneath thy pow'r\n(Thus light'ning the sad load of others woe)\nI steal from rigid fate one happy hour,\nNor feel I want the pity I bestow.\n\nDelicious dream! how often dost thou give\nA gleam of bliss, which truth would but destroy;\nOft dost thou bid my drooping heart revive,\nAnd catch one chearful glimpse of transient joy.\n\nAnd O how precious is that timely friend\nWho checks affliction in her dread career;\nWho knows distress, well knows that he may lend\nOne hour of life who stops one rising tear.\n\nOh! but for thee, long since the hand of care\nHad mark'd with livid pale my furrow'd cheek,\nLong since the shiv'ring grasp of cold despair\nHad chill'd my heart, and taught it how to break.\n\nFor ah! affliction steals with trackless flight;\nSilent the stroke she gives, but not less keen;\nAnd black misfortune, like an eastren blight,\nSheds black destruction, tho' it flies unseen.\n\nOh! come then, fancy, and with lenient hand,\nDry my moist cheek, and smooth my furrow'd brow,\nBear me o'er smiling tracks of fairy land,\nAnd give me more than fortune can bestow.\n\nMix'd are her boons, and chequer'd all with ill,\nHer smiles, the sun-shine of an April morn;\nThe cheerless valley skirts the gilded hill,\nAnd latent storms in every gale are borne.\n\nGive me thy hope, which sickens not the heart;\nGive me thy wealth, which has no wings to fly;\nGive me the pride thy honours can impart;\nThy friendship give me warm in poverty;\n\nGive me a wish the worldling may deride,\nThe wise may censure, and the proud may hate,—\nWrapt in thy dreams to lay the world aside,\nAnd snatch a bliss beyond the reach of fate.\n\n---\n\nFor sale by Mr. PRESCOT No. 113 in the Cossatollah, Baazar.\nMADEIRA Wine in pipes or in Bottles, Cape do. in leagures or do. Europe Vinegar in half, do. or do. Prance in Bottles, Gin and Dutch Cordials in cases or Bottles, Porter, Hock, Claret &c. and Batavia, Sugar, Candy, by the maund, also Europe carpets Mahogany planks, Painters oil colours &c.\n\n---\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA BUDGEROW the Dimenstons &c. of an Indiamans Long Boat with a Large Hall and Venetians enquire of Mr. Nyis in Calcutta—also a small Convenient 8 Oar'd Budgerow of 2 Rooms both in good repair, and fit for immediate Use.\n24th Nov. 1781.\n\n---\n\nANY Person or Persons who can give information of Mr. William Maynard, will hear something to his advantage Mr. M—was 5th Mate of the Shrewsbury Indiamen Capt, Coggan about two Years and a half ago, but remain'd in India, he was seen in Calcutta, on October 1781. a line directed to K. P or to Mr. Hicky printer of the Bengal Gazette.\n\n---\n\nNOTICE.\nIS hereby given, that on Monday the 7th of January and following days, the Effects belonging to the Honourable Johannes Matthias Ross Esq. will be exposed at Public Auction at Chinsurah—They Consist of Furniture, Plate, CHINA, Ware, LIQUORS of different, Sorts, Cariages, Horses, (amongst which a Set of fix gray Toorkays). Different Books in English, French, and Dutch, mongst which the Encyclopedie and the Corps diplomaticque with its Suppelments.\nGLOBES, TELESCOPES and MICROSCOPES, and Many other Articles.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Goods are to be Sold for Scca Rupees, and not to be delivered to the Purchasers, until they have paid por them, and in Case they are not paid for, and removed at the last of the Month December, they will be re-sold for account, and at the Expence of the nrst Purchaser.\n\n---\n\nAT THE ACADEMY!\nMRS. Griffith's Garden House near the Bytaconnah) young Gentlemen are genteely Boarded, tenderly treated and expeditiously taught by the most improved methods. The English French, Latin, and Italian Language's, grammatically. Also Writing, Accompts, Geography &c. Such Gentlemen and Ladies who think proper to honour him with the Tuition of their Children, may depend upon his most strenous Endeavours to merit their Countenance and future Recommendation, by a Religious discharge of the important Trust reposed in him, both with Respect to their Learning and Morals. For particulars Mr. COWEN begs leave to refer to Messrs. THORNHILL & KILLICAN. The terms for Board and Education are 40 Scca Rupees per. Month for all under Ten years of Age, and 50 for all above.\n\n---\n\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late Printer to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-12-22", "date": "1781-12-22", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-12-22/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DUyoFzOc5GUNMpxpxbLh-7wlcg-G-TXL/view", "text": "HICKY'S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n———————————————————————————————————————————————————————\n[ VOL II ] A Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n———————————————————————————————————————————————————————\nFrom Saturday December the 15th to Saturday December 22d. 1781. No. XLVIII\n———————————————————————————————————————————————————————\n\nNow in the Press, and speedily will be Published. Price 4 Rupees.\nAN Almanac for the ensuing Year, containing the Christian and Bengal Calendars, with the Mahometan Æra of the Hegira,—The conjunctions, Squares, and oppositions of the Lumnaries.—The Moons Southing Calculated agreeable to apparent Astronomical time to the Meridian of Calcutta, and may be reduced to any other Meridian by a Note inserted for that purpose.—The Moons culminating the Meridian, being very useful for determining the time of High-Water at any Port or Harbour provided the time be ascertained at which it is high water at the full and Change.—The Southing may also have it's use by taking Her Meridian Altitude, For determining the Lattitude proper Allowance being made for Her Parallax in Altitude.—The Equation of time necessary in regulating Clocks, Also a Table of the Suns Rising and Setting, independant of Refraction, with directions how to find the Moons full and Change at any other Meridian on the Globe where Longitude is ascertained.\nN. B. This Almanac will be printed with a beautiful new Type on a fine Paper, and sold at the Printing Office, the 28th of the present Month.\n————————————————————\nON BILLY DAY\nWho broke and from his Landlord run away.\nHERE DAY and NIGHT conspired a sudden flight.\nFor DAY, they say, is run away by NIGHT,\nDAY's past and gone—why Landlord where's your rent?\nDid you not see that DAY was almost spent?\nDay pawn'd and sold, and put off what he might,\nTho' it be ne'er so dark, DAY will be light.\nYou had one DAY, a tenant, and wou'd fain\nYour eyes could see that DAY but once again.\nNo, Landlord no: now you may truly say,\n(And to your cost too) you have lost the DAY.\nDAY is departed in a mist I fear,\nFor DAY is broke, and yet does not appear.\nFrom time to time he promised still to pay;\nYou should have rose before the break of DAY,\nBut if you had, you'd have got nothing by't,\nFor DAY was cunning and broke over NIGHT!\nDAY like a Candle, is gone out, but where?\nNone knows unless to t'other hemisphere.\nThen to the Tavern let us haste away,\nCome chear up—hang't 'tis but a broken DAY,\nAnd he that trusted DAY for any sum,\nWill have his money if that DAY will come.\nAMICO G.\n————————————————————\nTo Mr. HICKY\nSIR,\nI OBSERVE that there is a Report pretty current in Town that your old Friend, my L—— P—— is actually going, if not gone, upon an expedition to Delhi on what account my information does not say, perhaps, being a professor of the noble, and benificial science of Virtue and having grown above his own Profession, merely in the hope of adding some what to his already invaluable Musium of shells and Butterflies. It may be, too, that having had so intimate a Connexion and confidential transactions with the Great Mogul of these Realms (as the facetious St—ph—n B—g—aw in one of your ludicrous Anecdotes significantly phrases it) He is desirous of having ocular and mental knowledge of the Portotype, or real Enperour, and discover wherein the Copy resembles the Original.—But is it possible Mr. HICKY that any Man, possessing even the most moderate degree of common understanding can be so lost to all sense of the Station and dignity in which he is, I confess, only nomminily placed (for He has never really been more than a Puppet in the hands of the real performers, to appear upon the scene as their pleasure or their profit dictates, or either as a Tool or Catspaw to do their Business for them) as to suffer himself to be thus disgraced throughout Indostan, as tho' it were not sufficient that his meanness and nothingness were exposed throughout our own Dominion!—In the parliamentary enquiry which is close at hand, and will be rigid and decisive in the affairs of this Country, how will it amaze the supporters of this — — — Politician (the — and — of whose Measures have brought this, till He received it, flourishing Empire to the lowest State of Poverty, and to the brink of Ruin) to find on what — a r they have lavished their illfated countenance, and in the hands of what a Man they have put the Means to do Mischief.—That the issue of this Enquiry may speedily arrive with us, with Redress proportioned to the injuries received, and the greatness of the cause at stake with Men deserving to be intrusted with such powers, & with the abilities to employ them properly must be the earnest prayer of every.\nWell wisher to this Country.\n———————————————————\nSIR,\nWHERE I spent the Evening last night, some Gentlemen were observing that the preverseness of disposition of a certain Great Man up the Country was such, that if he was advised thro' your Paper, or indeed by any Person whom he had once honor'd with his dislike, to the most beneficial plans to be adopted either for the Public good, or his own even, that he would make a point of it, to act diametrically contrary.—As I was walking home a thought came into my head, that if such was really the case, might prove a luckily one. Suppose Mr. HICKY you was to request of him in a very particular manner, not to hang himself, and to assure him if he was, it would be rendering the Public and the Company a service the nearest adequate (of any in his power at least) to the injuries he has done to both.—It may be worth the tryal, however that I leave to your Consideration.—But wish you would give notice to Mr. M——n of some affairs that seem to merit attention. As for Mr. W—— he thinks of Nothing but giving Contracts and Places to his Relations and Dependants.—The first is the Streets and Public roads—Pray what is to be done with the Arbitrary collections that have been made\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-12-22/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DUyoFzOc5GUNMpxpxbLh-7wlcg-G-TXL/view", "text": "last year we were told, it was too late to do any thing more to the drains, than just to give a present cutting.—Is it the intention to let as far of this Season advance, and then make the same excuse! If they really intend to apply the Money for the Public good, not a day should be lost.—As to the Roads I have been 12 Years in the Country, but never remember them in the Month of December in such shocking order, they are not only uneasy and Jolting to the last degree to a Carriage, but thay are so full of holes they are even unsafe to ride on Horse back.—The Monstrous Number of Dram Drinking shops are another terrible nuisance, and which calls aloud for redress; I know they have been mentioned in your Paper more than once; however I would recommend you to try the subject again.—The last affair I shall mention at the present is the fees established for the Secretary and that worthy White D—C— Esq; upon the Vessels carrying Provissions to the coast; at first you had only to pay those to the Secretary, upon which the other said d—n him, he did not see why that Jew looking Son of a — should get a 100 R's for only signing his Name, and he get nothing, and that he would try to be paid to—and has succeeded.\n\nAt home as soon as there is such plenty of Grain as to admit of exportation, a Bounty is given.—But here our worthy Solomons establish fees of Office to go solely to the Secretary at the rate of 10 or 12 Guineas for every Vessel of 500 tons, and that too when the exportation is for the supply of ourselves; the same if Ireland was in the greatest distress for Wheat, and England had a superfluity, and the like fees of Office were erected there.\n\nI shall not trouble you further now, but if I find you take notice of these Articles, you shall speedily here again from.\nSIR.\nYour humb. Serv.\nTIMOTHY HINT.\nCalcutta 8 Dec. 1781.\n—————————————————————\nMr. EDITOR.\nI request you will insert the following Letter, as it appears in a great Measure applicable to the General Modes of paying Visits in this Country.\nyour most obedient Servent.\nQ—\n\nTo P.\nI have had Occasion a thousand times since I saw you, to wish myself in the Land where all things are forgotten; at least that I did not live in the memory of certain restless Mortals of your Acquaintance, who are Visitors by profession. The Misfortune is, no Retirement is so remote, nor Sanctuary so sacred, as to afford a protection from their Impertinance: and tho' one were to fly to the Desart, and take Refuge in the Cells of Saints and Hermits, one should be alarmed with their unmeaning Voice, 'crying even in the Wilderness'. They spread themselves in truth over the whole face of the Land and lay waste the fairest Hours of Business or Conversation. For my own part (to speak of them in a stile suitable to their Taste and Talents) I look upon them, not as paying visits but Visitations; and am never obliged to give Audience to one of this species, that I do not consider myself as under a Judgement for those numberless Hours, which I have spent in vain. If these Sons and Daughters of Folly and Idleness would be persuaded to enter into an exclusive Society among themselves, the rest of the World might possess their Moments unmolested, but nothing less will satisfy them, than opening a general Commerce and sailing into every Port where choice or chance may drive them. Were we to live, indeed, to the Years of the Antideluvians, one might afford to resign some part of ones own Time, in charitable Relief of some part of theirs;—But since the Days of Man are sunk into a few hasty Revolutions of the Sun, whole Forenoons and Evenings are much too considerable a sacrifice to be offered up to tame Civility. What heightens the contempt of this Character is that they who have so much of the Form have always least of the Power of Friendship, and tho' they will “craze their Chariot Wheels” (as Milton expresses it) to destroy your Repose, they would not drive half the Length of a street to assist your distress.\n\nIt was owing to an Interruption from one of these obsequious Intruders that I was prevented from keeping my Engagement with you Yesterday, and you must indulge me in this discharge of my invective against the ridiculous occasion of so mortifying a Disappointment, ADIEU.\n\nBON TON INTELLIGENCE.\nfrom Madras.\nTHE following Articles were Executed between Mons. Deleau on the one part And Mr. Cataplasm on the other part.\n\nTO ALL whom it may concern, I—late of—but now of—Inhabitant, sends GREETING.—WHEREAS divers disputes and unhappy differences have for some time past arrisen between the said Mons. Deleau, and his Wife Mrs. Deleau, principally on Account of the Ill health and weak and feeble constitution of the said Mons. Deleau and of consequence inability to Administer unto the said Mrs. Deleau those comforts which the Ruddy Complexion of her constitution naturally sanguine, and now in the full Bloom of youth appears to require.—AND WHEREAS Mr. Cataplasm the Surgeon in the service of—after having duly vestigated the Temper of her constitution, hath from time to time Administered those Medicines which appeared to him best suited to her habit of Body—AND WHEREAS the said Mons. Deleau being satisfied that the said Mrs. Deleau is likely to have frequent occasion for his Physical assistance, hath from mere motives of Charity, to the distressed Female consented that she the said Mrs. Deleau should live with him the said Mr. Cataplasm, and he the said Mr. Cataplasm has assured the said Mons. Deleau of his intention to fulfill the wishes of the said Mrs. Deleau to the utmost of his power. And as a further proof of his humanity, and from principals of condolance for the natural Infirmeties of the said Mons. Deleau, hath consented to bestow on him the said Mons. Deleau the sum of 200 star Pagodas as some CONPENSATION for his being thus deprived of the power of Coition and his consortial Rights, which the said MONS. DELEAU hath agreed to take and that in consequence of the premises hath declared that he will never in future endeavour to Teize the said Mrs. Deleau but leave her intirely under the conduct and discretion of the said Mr. Cataplasm whose superior power of pleasing he has (tho' with infinate regret) Acknowledged.\n\nNOW THESE PRESENTS WITNESS that for and in consideration of the said sum of Two Hundred star Pagodas to the said Mons. Deleau at or before, the sealing and delivery of these Presents, the Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged he the said Mons. Deleau hath Remised, Released, and for ever Discharged the said Mrs. Deleau his Heirs, Executors, and Administrators of him the said Mons. Deleau and from all, and all manner of Action, and Actions, Cause and Causes of Action which he might otherwise have had against the said Mr Cataplasm for any purposes more libidinous and less Charitable than those herein before set forth. And the said Mons. Deleau doth hereby acknowledge his gratefull obligations to the said Mr. Cataplasm for having undertaken a Task, which he the said Mons. Deleau Acknowledgeth himself to be unequal to, AND he doth therefore not only release the said Mr. Cataplasm from all actions and Causes of Actions, in manner aforesaid, but also from all Money account reckonings, Bonds, Bills speciation,—Covenants, Contracts, Controversies Agreements, Promises, Variances, Damages Judgments, Extents, Executions, Claims and Demands whatsoever, in Law and Equity which against the said Mr. Cataplasm ever had, now hath, or which his Heirs, Executors, or Administrators hereafter can, shall, or may have for upon or by reason of any matter cause, or thing whatsoever from the begining of the World to the day of the date of these presents. IN Witness whereof the said Mons. Deleau hath hereunto set his hand and seal in—this—day of—one Thousand seven hundred and Eighty One.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-12-22/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DUyoFzOc5GUNMpxpxbLh-7wlcg-G-TXL/view", "text": "sealed and delivered\nWhere no Stampt Paper\nis to be had, in the pre-\nsence of.\n\nA NOBLE ACT of HUMANITY, said to have been performed by that singular Genius the late Rev. Mr. Charles Churchill, as related by an ingenius Writer in \"Chrysal, or the ADVENTURES of a GUINEA.\"\n\nTHE Company to which my new Master was in such haste to go, consisted of a few persons whom a similarity of temper had linked in the closest intimacy: with these he spent the remainder of the evening in a manner which few would dislike, though fewer still could approve it: the spirited wit and livliness of their conversation gilded the grossest debaucheries, at the same time, that the rectitude and sublimity of their sentiments, whenever their hearts could find opportunity to speak, made the vices of their practice still more horrible by the contrast.\n\nThey broke not up, as it might be imagined, 'till Nature sunk under their excesses; when my master, as he staggered home, was accosted by a female who had something in her air and manner so different from those outcasts of humanity who offer themselves to casual prostitution in the streets, that his curiosity was struck, and he stopped to take more particular notice of her. She appeared to be about sixteen. Her figure was elegant, and her features regular; but want had sicklied over their beauty, and all the horrors of despair gloomed through the languid smile she forced when she addressed him.\n\nThe sigh of distress, which never struck his ear without affecting his heart, came with double force from such an object. He viewed her with silent compassion for some moments, and, reaching her a piece of gold, bade her go home and shelter herself from the inclemencies of the night at so late an hour. Her surprize and joy at such unexpected charity overpowered her: she dropped upon her knees in the wet and dirt of the street, and, raising her hands and eyes towards Heaven, remained in that posture some moments, unable to give utterance to the gratitude that filled her heart.\n\nTo be Continued\n————————\nCALCUTTA,\nExtract of a Letter from Madras\nDated 27th Nov. 1781.\n\nYOU have no doubt heard long before this of Negapatam being in our hands, it was taken on the 12 Instant by Capitulation; we found in this place near 2,000 Chests of, Spices, and a very great quantity of Copper, and many other Valuable Articles in the Merchantile way.\n\nThe Army is come in, and our, Engeniers are now Demolishing of the Fortifications.\n\nIt is supposed that SIR EYRE COOTE will go to Bengal on the Valentine as he is very much indisposed after his long Campaign, and hard Service.\n——————————————————\nRACING INTELLIGENCE\nExtraordinary from the Course.\n\nA Match was run on Saturday the 15th Instant, between Sammy Fat's Horse a Bay Toorkay, and Mr. New-come's Horse for the sum of 4,000 Sicca Rupees the Gentlemen rode their own Horses weight for Inches.\n\nSammy Fat weighed upwards of twenty five stone\nMostly Fat, and very little Bone.\nAnd Mr. Newcome carried weight.\n\nThe Horses started a little after sun rise, when Sammy Fat's Horse with great resolution carried his Rider very fleetly, and would undoubtedly have won the Race, had not the following fatal Catastrophe taken place.—The sun at this time not being very high it reflected the shades from the Bellies of the Riders on the Ground, when unfortunately for Sammy Fat, the shade from his body cast so large, and dark a reflection on the Ground, that it loomed exactly like an Elephant, and appeared so to the poor Bay Toorkay, (who by the by is remarkably a fraid of Elephants) he instantly started into convulsions and flung his Rider about twenty paces from the post, his ponderous weight of Body made the Earth-quake beneath him in such a manner that the Post shook with the Ground, like a fishing Rod. Sammy Fat being considerably ahead, Mr. New-come thought he was actually, killed, and as soon as he came up he very cautiously stoped his Horse to see if he was still alive, and finding that he moved a little on all fours after the manner of Falstaff he jogged on and left poor Sammy to shift for himself.\n\nIt is said that Sammy will send a present of 20 Gold Mohurs to his Taylor who made him his white Riding Jacket, for sewing it so very well and with so strong a thread, that it never moved, for Sammy declares that he owes his life to his Taylor for his excellent workmanship and that if the stitches of the Jacket had gave way his Body must inevitably have bursted.\n\nSPORTING INTELLIGENCE.\n“WE ARE sorry to inform the Public that the Isle of Skey plate which promised such keen sport is likely to prove a Bubble at last.—Squire Wishplace's Horse Old Soldier, on whose bottom the knowing ones depended, is drawn on a suspicion of foul play from Com——Doubleface's servants driving him off the Course in training.—Sir John C—h's Horse Paymaster is nearly in the same situation. They are trying him just now at Night, but without much hopes of success. It therefore rests entirely between Lt. Col. Silverstick's Gelding Scratch, and Com——Doubleface's pyebold Mare Blacky and Brush but from the Nature of the Beasts no sport is looked for, and the knowing ones shrewdly suspect they will agree to go snacks. SAM. SMACK.\nPer Com. to the J—y C—b.\n\nAT a MEETING of the JOCKEY CLUB.\nON Wednesday last. George Levius, Thomas Richardson and John Adams Esq. were Balloted stewards for the year ensuing—From the known Taste and Exertion of those Gentlemen, and their attachment to the Turf, it is expected The spirit of Racing will be revived.\n\nOn thursday last the Town Plate was run for by the following Horses.—Mark'd thus * is the Colour of the Riders Jackets.\nPrinsep's Black H. Dustock, *Green lost.\nHatch's Bay Travel'r not at the Course.\nTouchet's Grey Proof, Green & red lost.\nRichardson's Do. Momus, Blue beat.\nTATOES\nYeats's Black H. Nincompoop lost.\nNeaue's Grey Mare Whrangham, beat.\nTraue's Do Horse Fop lost.\n2 PONIES.\nTraue's Chestnut Cadet lost.\nArio's Sadlier beat.\n\nThe Horses were so well matched for each prize that they afforded the greatest satisfaction to the Spectators.\n\nON Monday last the Sessions ended When the three following persons received Sentance.\nBacca, a Peon, and Conoi Doss, for extorting of money under false pretences, by Counterfeiting the Writs of the Supreme Court and Arresting people with them up the Country, were Sentenced to one years Impres-onment, and to pay a fine of one Sicca Rupee each. Fackier Churn Gose, formerly head Sarcar to the late John Notly; for receiving two pieces of timber knowing them to be stolen—The property of David Cumming Esq. sentenced to remain one year in prison, and to pay a fine of 1,000 Sicca Rupees.\n———————————————————\nAcknowledgements to Correspondents.\nA Correspondents Extract of some transactions at Dacca is perused, but as that circumstance happened some years ago, and the person aluded to gone to Europe, the publishing of those transactions now will not render any service to the public, and may on the other hand, give some uneasiness to a very honest, upright, and Honble man who was the friend and patron of the person aluded to.\n\nThe Rights and Capacity of the people is perused, but the two first pages is wrote in so bad a hand that it Cannot be properly explained, Dick Ranger is also received.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-12-22/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DUyoFzOc5GUNMpxpxbLh-7wlcg-G-TXL/view", "text": "Mr. HICKY.\nGoing along the Loll Baazar the other day, I Stumbled by accident on the following M—S.—which I must beg of you to commit to the Press just as I found it.\nSARCASM.\n\nThe SPOKEMAN in the CHAIR.\nAT the Harmonic Tavern in Loll Baazar Street,\nWhere the hearty supporters of the STEWARDS meet;\nWhere still to protect their bless'd Constitution,\nThey are come to the following wise resolution;—\nRESOLV'D—That these Reptiles, who dar'd to express\nIn a libellous, vile and malicious address\nAn aversion to our belov'd SPOKEMAN (and thus\nSo apparently meant to reflect upon Us)\nAre too low for the notice of the SAWNEYS who meet.\nAt the Calcutta Tavern in Loll Baazar Street.\nAnd after the most mature deliberation.\nMuch debate and much serious consideration;\nSince We cannot their insult severely resent,\nWe're determined to treat them with proper contempt:\nAnd, therefore, no means of revenge being known,\nBe it farther RESOLV'D--That we let them alone,\nDONALD M. GREGOR.\nSecretary.\n\nCOMMUNITY SQUABBLES.\n\"Twixt EMMA and MARPLOT the Quarrel's a shamm'd one;\n\"Twixt EMMA and TENTPOLE, I believe 'tis a damn'd one.\nAMOROSO.\n\nTo IDEA-GEORGE and JACK PARADISE.\n\"Ye witlings give o'er, the contest as vain,\nFor EMMA has chose for her partner a Swain;\nWhom fancy and reason approve;\nWho Laughs to behold you your talents employ,\nIn Lectures on pleasures you Could not enjoy:\nWhile he is blest with the Charmer you Love.—\nAMOROSO.\n\nBONS MOTS of Mademoiselle L'ENCLOS.\nMONSIEUR Remond, boasting one day that this Lady had formed him; \"Then (said she) I have done as God did, who repented himself that he had made Man.\"\nAfter Madame de Maintenon became all-powerful, she proposed placing L'Enclos in a Convent, To which L'Enclos replied, \"With all my heart, provided it was in a Convent of Cordelieres.\" But being told that les Filles repentees (the repenting Maids) would be a properer Retirement; \"That will not be just, (said she) for I am not a Maid, neither do I repent.\"\nCount Choiseul, Marshal of france, found Pecourt, the stage-dancer, one morning at L'Enclos's toilet; piqued at seeing such a rival; and perceiving Pecourt to wear a dress en militaire, the Count asked What Corps he served in? Pecourt replied with a sneer, in return, \"I command, Sir, that Corps in which ave served a long\n\nA THEATRICAL BON MOT.\nWHEN Mr. Colman was Manager of Covent Garden Theatre, he happened to have a violntr quarrel with Mr. Yates: the latteo gentleman, prating of his great aiMities and judgment said to br.e Colman, \"You little insignificant being, for three farthings, I would put you in my pocket.\"—\"Then (answered Mr. Colman) you would have more wit in your pocket than ever you had in your head,\"\n\nFOR SALE by PRIVATE CONTRACT.\nAN Extensive Spot of Ground in the best and Most airy Place of Calcutta whereon is erected two Substantial Commodious Pucka Brick Houses.—This Estate already brings in four Hundred Sicca Rupees per month and is lett to the Company for a Term at the Will and option of the Purchaser. For the convenience of the Buyer two thirds of the purchase Money may remain on Mortgage; For further Particulars enquire of Mr. Duncan at the Old Play-House.\nN. B.—If not Sold by Private Sale before the end of February, it will be submitted to Public Outcry by Mr. Duncan.\nCalcutta 17th December 1781.\n\nFor sale by CHARLES HELLYAR\nA Large quantity of good seasoned Saul Timber, which he has purchased of a Gentleman lately come down the Country, the said Timbers are lying at the Rope Walk Gaut, about half a Mile to the Northward of Sulkey Market, The price of the Timbers are as follows.—Beams 28 Foeet long 12 Inches by 9 Inches, at S R 19each.\n28 f l 12 i's by 9 i's at SR 19 E\n25 do. 11 i's by 9 i's at do. 15 do\n23 do. 10 i's by 8 i's at do. 12 do\n21 do. 10 i's by 7 i's at do. 10 do\n19 do. 9 i's by 7 i's at do. 7 do\n17 do. 8 i's by 6 i's at do 5-8 do\n16 do. 8 i's by 6 i's at do. 5 do\nThe above Timbers are all cleanly dressed.\nIn the rough, whole Saul Timbers from 27 Feet long to 31 at S R 14 each, Square pieces of Timber for Doors, Windows, and Burgers of sizes.\nN. B. The above to be brought over to the Gauts at Calcutta, at the Expence of the dispo.\nFrom Luty.\n\nJUST PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.\nAND is Sold at the Library, the late Bye Law either bound or in Sheets.\n\nFor sale by Mr. PRESCOT No. 118 in the Cossatollah, Baazar.\nMADEIRA Wine in pipes or in Bottles. Cape do. in leagures or do. Europe Vinegar in half, do. or do. Brandy in Bottles, Gin and Dutch Cordials in cases or Bottles, Porter, Hock, Claret &c. and Batavia, Sugar, Candy, by the maund, also Europe carpets Mahogany planks, Painters oil colours &c.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nA BUDGEROW the Dimentions &c. of an Indiamans Long Boat with a Large Hall and Venetians enquire of Mr. Nyls in Calcutta—also a small Convenient 8 Oar'd Budgerow of 2 Rooms both in good repair, and fit for immediate Use.\n24th Nov. 1781.\n\nANY Person or Persons who can give information of Mr. William Maynard, will hear something to his advantage Mr. M—was 5th Mate of the Shrewsbury Indiamen Capt, Coggan about two Years and a half ago, but remain'd in India, he was seen in Calcutta. on October 1781. a line directed to K. P or to Mr. Hicky printer of the Bengal Gazette.\n\nN O T I C E.\nIS hereby given, that on Monday the 7th of January and following days, the Effects belonging to the Honnerable Johannes Matthias Ross Esq. will be exposed at Public Auction at Chinsurah---They Consist of Furniture, Plate, CHINA, Ware, LIQUORS of different, Sorts, Ca riages, Horses, (amongst which aSet of six gray Torkays). Different Books in English, French, and Dutch, mongst which the Encyclopedie and the Corps diplomatique with its Suppelments.\nGLOBES, TELESCOPES and MICROSCOPES, and Many other Articles.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Goods are to be Sold for Sicca Rupees, and not to be delivered to the Purchasers, until they have paid por them, and in Case they are not paid for, and removedat the end of the Month January, they will be se-sold for account, and at the Expence of the first Purchaser.\n\nThe Stewards of the Subscription Assembly.\nPRESENT their Compliments to the Subscribers, and request they will be so obliging to send the Names of their Friends who are come to the Presidency. to the office at the Harmonic House that Tickets may be sent them.\n\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late Printer to the Hon. COMPANY,\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1781-12-29", "date": "1781-12-29", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-12-29/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DYPCwnE_mYrYuijyeVu4AZltKkb9ra-f/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n[ VOL II ] A Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n101 From Saturday December the 22d .to Saturday December 29th 1781. [No. XLIX]\n\nContinued from our Last.\nSUCH a sight was more expressive than all the powers of eloquence. He raised her tenderly from the ground, and, soothing her with words of comfort, offered to conduct her to some place where she might get that refreshment of which she appeared to be in too great want. \"Oh! Sir,\" said she, pressing the hand that had raised her with her cold trembling lips, \"my deliverer, sent by Heaven to save me from despair, let me not think of taking refreshment myself, 'till I have first procured it for those whose greater wants I feel ten thousand times more severely than my own.\"\n\"What can they be?\" interrupted he with anxious impatience. \"Can humanity feel greater wants than those under which you are sinking?\"\n\"My father,\" exclaimed she, bursting into tears, \"languishing under infirmities, acquired in the service of his country; my mother worn out with attending on him, and both perishing for want, (Heaven grant they are not already dead!) together with two infant brothers, insensible of the cause of their distress, and crying to them for a morsel of bread, which it is not in their power to give.”\n\"Where can such a scene of wretchedness be hidden from relief? I'll go with you myself directly, But stop! let us first procure some comfortable nourishment from some of the houses which are kept open at this late hour for a very different purpose. Come with me; we have no time to lose.\"—With these words he went directly to a tavern, and, enquiring what victuals were dressed in the house, loaded her with as much as she could carry of the best, and, putting a couple of bottles of wine in his own pocket, walked with her to her habitation, which was in a blind alley, happily for her, not very far distant, as weakness, together with the conflict of passions struggling in her heart, made her scarce able to go.\nWhen they came to the door, she would have gone up first for a light; but he was resolved to accompany her, that he might see the whole scene in its genuine colours. He, therefore, followed her up to the top of the house, where opening the door of the garret, she discovered to him such a scene of misery as struck him with astonishment. By the light of a lamp, which glimmered in the fireless chimney, he saw lying on a bare bedstead, without any other covering than the relics of their own rags, a man, a woman and two children, shuddering with cold, though huddled together to share the little warmth which exhausted nature still supplied them with.\nWhile he stood gazing with horror at such complicated wretchedness, his conductress ran to the bed-side, and, falling on her knees, \"Oh! Sir! Madam!\" exclaimed she in rapture, \"arise; I have got relief from an Angel of Heaven\"—\n\"Take care,\" answered a voice, the hollow trembling of which was sharpened with indignation, \"take care it is not from a Fiend of Hell, who has taken advantage of your distress to tempt you to ruin for with whom else could you be 'till this time of night? But know, wretched girl! that I will never eat the earnings of Vice and Infamy. A few hours will put an end to my miseries, which have received the only possible addition by this your folly.\"\n\"He must be such indeed.\" interrupted my master, still more struck with sentiments so uncommon in such a situation,\" who would think of tempting her, in such circumstances, to any folly. I will withdraw while you arise, and then we will consult what can be soonest done to alleviate a distress of which you appear so undeserving.\"—While he said this, he took the wine out of his pockets, and, giving it to the daughter, went directly down stairs, without waiting for a reply; and, walking backward and forward in the street for some time, enjoyed the sublimest pleasure the human heart is capable of, in considering how he had relieved, and should farther relieve, the sufferings of objects so worthy of relief.\nBy the time he thought they might have learned from their daughter the circumstances of her meeting with him, and taken some nourishment, he returned to them; when, the moment he entered the room the whole family fell upon their knees to thank him. Such humiliation was more than he could bear. He raised them, one by one, as fast as he could, and, taking the father's hand,\" Gracious God!\" said he, \"can a sense of humanity be such an uncommon thing among creatures who call themselves human, that so poor an exertion of it should be thought deserving of a return proper to be made only to Heaven? Oppress me not, Sir, I conjure you, with the mention of what it would have been a crime I could never have forgiven myself to have known I had not done. It is too late to think of leaving this place before tomorrow, when I will provide a better, if there is not any to which you chuse to go. I am not rich, but thank Heaven that it has blessed me with ability and inclination to afford such assistance as may be immediately necessary to you, 'till means may be 'thought of for doing more.\"\n\"Oh, Sir!\" answered the mother,\" well might my daughter call you an Angel of Heaven; you know not from what misery you have already relieved.\"--\n\"Nor will I know more of it at this time,;\" interrupted my master,\" than that which I too plainly see. I will leave you now to your rest, and return as soon as it is day.\"\n\"Speak not of leaving us, Sir!\" exclaimed the daughter, who was afraid that if he should go away he might not return;\" what rest can we take in so short a time? Leave us not, I beseech you; leave us not in this place.\"—\n\"Cease, my Child!\" interrupted the father,\" nor press you benefactor to continue in a scene of misery that must give pain to his humane heart.\"\n\"If my staying will not give you pain, answered my master,\" I will most willingly stay; but it must be on condition that our conversation points entirely forward to happier days: there will be time enough hereafter to look back.\"\nSaying this, he sat down on the Bed-side, (for other seats the apartment afforded none,) between the husband and wife, with whom he spent the little remainder of the night in such discourse as he thought most likely to divert their attention from their present misery, and inspire their minds with better hopes; while the children, all but the daughter, who hung upon his words, comforted at heart with a better meal than they had long tasted, fell fast asleep as they leaned their heads upon their mother's lap.\nAs soon as it was day, \"Now, Madam,\" said my master, addressing himself to the mother,\" I will go and provide a place for your reception, as you say all places are alike to you. In the mean time, accept of this trifle (giving her ten guineas) to provide such necessaries as you may indispensibly want before you remove: when you are settled, we will see what farther can be done. I shall be back with you within these three hours at most.\"\nFor such beneficence there was no possibility of returning thanks; but their hearts spoke through their eyes in a language sufficiently intelligible to his. Departing directly, to save both himself and them the pain of pursuing a conversation that grew too distressful, he went without regard to change of dress or appearance, to look for a proper lodging for them\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-12-29/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DYPCwnE_mYrYuijyeVu4AZltKkb9ra-f/view", "text": "where he laid in such provisions of every kind as he knew they must immediately want. This care employed him 'till the time he had promised to return, when he found such an alteration in the looks and appearance of them all, as gave his heart delight.\n\"You see, Sir,\" said the mother as soon as he entered, \"the effects of your bounty; but do not think that vanity has made us abuse it. These clothes, what we could raise on which has for some time been our sole support, were the purchase of happier times, and were now redeemed for much less than we must have given for the worst we could buy.\"\n\"Dear Madam!\" interrupted my master, taking her hand respectfully, \"mention not any thing of the kind to me, I beseech you. You will soon see such times again.\" Then turning to the husband, \"I have taken a lodging, Sir,\" continued he; \"it is convenient, but not large, as I imagined would be your choice. I will call a coach to take us to it directly. If there are any demands here, let the people of the house be called up, and they shall be paid. I will be your purse-bearer for the present.\"\n\"No, Sir,\" replied the husband, \"there is not any; you have enabled us to discharge all demands upon us. People in our circumstances cannot find credit, because they want it.\"\nMy master would then have gone for a coach, but the daughter insisted on saving him that trouble: upon which he put the whole family into it, and away before them to their new lodging. It is impossible to describe what these poor people felt when they saw the provision he had made for their reception. The father, in particular, could not bear it; but, sinking into a chair, \"This is too much!\" said he, as soon as a flood of tears had given vent to the fullness of his heart; \"this is too much. Support me, gracious Heaven! who has sent this best of men to my relief; support me under the weight of obligations which the preservation of these alone (looking round upon his wife and children) could induce me to accept.\"—Then addressing himself to my master. \"My heart is not unthankful,\" continued, he; \"but gratitude in such excess as mine where there is no prospect of ever making a return, is the severest pain.\"\nMy master, who sought none, attempted often to give the conversation another turn; but finding that they could speak or think of nothing else as yet, he took his leave, promising to come the next day, when their minds should be better settled, to consult what more was in his power to serve them, having first privately taken an opportunity to slip a couple of guineas into the daughter's hand, to avoid the putting the delicacy of her father and mother to farther pain.\n———————————————————\nTo Mr. HICKY Editor of the Original Calcutta Gazette.\n\nThe Right and Capacity of the People to Judge of Government.\nSIR,\nTHE World has from time to time, been led into such a long Maze of Mistakes, by those who gained by deceiving, that whoever wou'd Instruct Mankind, must begin with Removing their Errors; and if they were every where honestly Apprized of Truth, and restored to their Senses, there wou'd not remain one Nation of Bigots or Slaves under the Sun: A Happiness always to be wished, but never Expected! In most parts of the Earth there is neither Light nor Liberty, and even in the best parts of it, they are but little Encourag'd, & coldly maintain'd; there being in all places, many engaged through Interest in a perpetual Conspiracy against them, they are the two greatest civil Blessings, Inseparable in their Interests, and the Mutual Support of each other; and whoever wou'd destroy one of them, must Destroy both. Hence it is that we every where find Tyranny and Imposture, Ignorance and Slavery, joined together; and Oppression and Deceivers mutually aiding and paying constant Court to each other. Whenever Truth is Dangerous, Liberty is Precarious.\nOf all the Sciences that I know in the World, that of Government concerns us most, and is the Easiest to be known, & yet is the least understood. Most of those who manage it wou'd make the lower World believe that there is I know not what Difficulty and Mystery in it; far above Vulgar understanding; which proceeding of theirs is direct Craft and Imposture: Every Ploughman knows a Good Government from a bad one, from the Effects of it? He knows whether the fruits of his Labour be his own, and whether he enjoys them in Peace and Security; and if he do not know the principles of Government, it is for want of thinking and Enquiry, for they lie open to Common Sense; but people are generally Taught not to think of them at all, or to think wrong of them.\nWhat is Government, but a Trust Committed by all, or the Most, to one or a few, who are to attend upon the affairs of all, that every one may with more security attend upon his own. A Great and Hon'ble Trust; but too seldom Honorably Executed; those who possess it having it often more at heart to encrease their power, than to make it usefull, and to be Terrible, rather than Beneficient. It is therefore a trust which ought to be bounded with many and strong Restraints, because Power renders Men wanton, Insolent to others, and fond of themselves. Every Violation therefore of this Trust, where such violation is considerable, ought to meet with Proportionable Punishment; and the smallest violation of it ought to meet with some, because Indulgence to the least fault of Magistrates may be cruelty to a whole People.\nHonesty, Diligence, and plain sense, are the only Talents necessary for the executing of this Trust; and the Public good is it's only end: as to Refinements and Finesses, they are often only the false appearance of Wisdom and parts, and oftener Tricks to hide Guilt and Emptiness; and they are generally mean and Dishonest.—They are the acts of Jobbers in Politicks who playing their own Game under the Public cover, subsists upon poor shifts and expedients, starved Politicians who live from hand to Mouth, from day to day, and following the little vices of Ambition, Avarice, Revenge, and the like Personal Passions, are asham'd, to avow them, Yet want souls great enough to forsake them; Small wicked Statesmen, who make a Private Market of the Public, and deceive it in order to sell it.\nThese are the Parts which great and good Governors scorn to play and cannot play, their Designs like their stations, being purely public are open and undisguis'd. They do not consider their People as their prey, nor lie in ambush for their subjects; nor dread and treat and surprize them like Enemies, as all ill Magistrates do; who are not Governors, but Jaylors and Spunges, who chain them and squeeze them, and yet take it very ill if they do but Murmur; which is yet much less than a People so abused ought to do. There have been Times and Countries, when Public Ministers and Public Enemies have been the same Individual Men. What a Melancholly Reflection is this, that the most Terrible and Mischievous Foes to a Nation shou'd be it's own Magistrates! and yet in every enslaved Country, which is almost every Country, this is the woeful cause.\nHonesty and Plainness go always together, and the Makers and Multipliers of Mystery, in the Political way, are shrewdly to be suspected of dark designs.\nCINCINNATUS was taken from the Plough to save and Defend the Roman State, an Office which he Executed honestly and Successfully, without the Grimace And gains of a Statesman. Nor did he afterwards Continue Obstinately at the head of Affairs, to form a Party, raise a Fortune, and settle himself in Power: as he came into it with Universal Consent, he resign'd it with universal Applause.\nIt seems that Government was not in those days become a Trade, at least a Gainful Trade.—Honest Cincinnatus was but a Farmer: and happy had it been for the Romans if, when they were enslaved, they Cou'd have taken the Administration out of the Hands of the Emperors, and their Refined Politicians and Committed it to such (Politicians) Farmers or any Farmers. It is certain that many of their Imperial Governors Acted more Ridiculously than a Board of Ploughmen wou'd have done and more Barbarously, than a Club of Butchers cou'd have done.\nBut some have said, it is not the Business of Private Men to Meddle with Government. A bold, false, and dishonest Saying. And whoever says it either knows not what he says, or cares not, or Slavishly speaks the Sense of others. It is a cant now almost forgot in England, and which never prevail'd but when Liberty And the Constitution were attacked, and never can prevail but upon the like Occassion.\nIt is a vexation to be oblig'd to Answer nonsense And Confute Absurdities: but since it is and has been the great Design of this Paper to maintain and Explain the Glorious principles of Liberty, and to Expose the arts of those who wou'd darken or destroy Them; I shall here particularly Shew the Wickedness and stupidity of the above saying; which is\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-12-29/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DYPCwnE_mYrYuijyeVu4AZltKkb9ra-f/view", "text": "mouth but that of a Slave, and can never be heard by any Man of an Honest and free soul, without horror and Indignation; It is in Short, a Saying, which ought to render, the Man who utters it for ever Incapable of Place or credit in a free Country, as it Shews the Malignity of his heart and the baseness, of his nature, and as it is the Pronouncing of a doom upon our Constitution.—A Crime or rather a Complication of Crimes, for which a lasting Infamy Ought to be but part of the Punishment.\n\nBut to falsehood of the thing: Publick truths ought Never to be kept Secrets; and they who do it, are guilty of a Solicism, and a Contradiction: every Man ought to know, What it concerns all to know. Now nothing upon Earth has a concern in it, because in it is concern'd, and nearly and Immediately concern'd his Virtue, his Prosperity, and the Security of his Person, and when all these are best preserved and Advanced, the Government is best Administer'd: and when they are not, the Government is Impotent, wicked, or Unfortunate, and where the Government is so, the People will be so, there being always and every where a certain Sympathy and Analogy between the nature of the Government and the nature of the People. This holds true in every Instance. Publick Men are the Patterns of private; and the Virtues and Vices of the Governors become Quickly the Virtues and Vices of the Governed.\n\nNor is it Example alone that does it ill Governments Subsisting by Vice and Rapine, are Jealous of Private Virtue, and enemy's to Private Property. He must be wicked and Mischievous to be what they are; nor are they Secure while any thing good or Valuable is Secure.\n\nHence it is that to drain, worry, and Debauch their Subjects, are the steady Maxims of their Politicks, their favourite arts of Reigning. In this Wretched situation The People to be safe, must be poor and Lewd there will be but little Industry where Property is Precarious, small Honesty where Virtue is dangerous. Profuseness or Frugality, and the like Virtues or, Vices, which affect the public will be practised in the City, if they be Practised in the Court; and in the Country, if they be in the City. Even Nero (That Royal Monster in Mans shape) was ador'd by the Common herd at Rome, As much as he was flatter'd by the Great; and both the little and the great admir'd, or pretended to admire his Manners, and many to Imitate them. Tacitus tells us, that those sort of People long lamented him, and Rejoiced in the Choice of a Successor, that Resembled him even the Profligate Otho.\n\nGood Government does on the Contrary, produce great Virtue Much happiness and many People. Greece and Italy while they Continued free were each of them for the Number of Inhabitants, like one Continued City; for Virtue knowledge, and great Men, they were the Standards of the World, and that age and Country that cou'd Come nearest to them, has ever since been reckon'd the happiest. Their free Government was the root of all these advantages, and of all this felicity and Renown, and in these great and fortunate States the People were the Principals in the Government; Laws were made by their Judgment and Authority, and by their Voice and Commands Were Magistrates created and Condemn'd. The City of Rome Cou'd Conquer the World, nor Cou'd the great Persian Monarch the greatest then upon Earth stand before the face of one Greek City.\n\nBut what are Greece and Italy now? Rome has in it a herd of Pamper'd Monks, and a few starving Lay Inhabitants; the Campania of Rome, The finest Spot of Earth in Europe, is a Desert. And for the Modern Greeks, they are a few abject contemptible slaves Kept under Ignorance, Chains and Vilenefs, by the Turkish Monarch, who Keeps a great part of the Globe intensely Miserable, that he may seem Great without being so.\n\nSuch is the Difference between one Government and Another, and of such Important Concernment is the Nature and Administration of a Government to a People. And to say that Private Men have nothing to do with Government, is to say that Private Men have nothing to do with their own Happiness or, Misery. What is the Publick, but the collective body of private Men as every Private Man is a member of the public? and as the whole ought to be concern'd for the preservation of every private Individual, it is the duty of every Individual to be concern'd for the whole, in which himself is Included.\n\nOne Man or a few men, have often pretend'd the publick, and Meant themselves, and consulted their own Personal Interest, in Instances essential to its well being; but the whole people by consulting their own Interest, consult the publick. and act for the Public by acting for themselves: This is Particularly the Spirit of our Constitution, in which the whole nation is represented, and our records afford instances, where the House of Commons have declined entering upon a Question of importance, till they had gone in the Country, and consulted their Principals, the People: so far were they from thinking that private Men had no right to meddle with Government. In truth our whole worldly happiness and misery (abating for accidents and diseases) are owing to the order, or, Mismanagement of Government; and he who says that private Men have no concern with Government, does wisely and modestly tell us, that Men have no concern in that which concerns them most, it is saying that People ought not to concern themselves whether they be Naked or, Clothed, fed, or Starved, Deceived or Instructed, and whether they be protected or, destroyed. What Nonsense and Servitude in a free and wise Nation! For, myself, who have thought pretty much of these matters. I am of opinion, that a whole Nation are like to be, as much attach'd to themselves, as one Man or a few are like to be, who may by many means be detach'd from the Interest of a Nation.\n[To be Continued]\n\nCALCUTTA.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Cap. Wm. Ingram of the Snow Elezabeth dated Maddipollam the 14th Instant\nI HAVE been off point Godewax these 10 Days trying to work round but found it all in vain. On the 1st of Nov. saw a Sail to the N. ward Standing to the S. ward and at noon bore E. when she saw me. She hauled her wind and gave chace after me 8 hours.—It being night coming on lost Sight of her and at day light next morning saw the Chace a long way to Leward, Still in Chace after me.—I hoisted my Colours in the morning but she would not answer them.—I took her to be a french Brig by seeing a long Boom over her taffel.—at 8 A. m. found she could not make any hand of me as the Currents run so strong to the West-ward.—She put Helm hard a weather and bore away and stood to the S. E.\n\nN. B. The above Vessel answers the description of the Confiance Privateer Capt. Fautrel of 14 Guns 6 pounders, and 150 Men.\n——————————————————\nIntelligence Extraordinary.\n\nTHE Ornamental Lawyer was the other Night boasting of his having the merit of effecting the famous laudable and praif-worthy Coalation, between Mr. H—— & Mess. F—— and W—— and complaining of the ingratitude of the latter Gentlemen, who had never since taken any Notice of him.\nAye, Aye, replied Jack Sprightly, this puts me in mind of an Observation of Dean Swift. ——That the quarrells of Politicians, are made up like those of Antient Kings; —there is always an Animal Sacrificed on the Occasion.\n\nA Correspondent and an Amateur de la dance who was at the Ball on Tuesday Night, Remarks, that some of the Minuets were as elegantly Danced as any he ever saw at the most Brilliant Assemblies in Europe. The Pas-Grave in particular so necessary at present in a Minuet was so gracefully and so Minutely delineated in true position that no Critic could Carp at it, let his Lunotte d'approche be ever so piercing every Elegance he observes breathed in the Air of the Amiable and bewitching Miss C——.\n——————————————————\nARRIVALS.] —Dec. 24th. Hon'ble Company's Ship Yarmouth Capt. Richardson from Madras. —27th Snow Triumph Capt. Thrasher from Do.\nDEPARTURES.] —Dec. 24th Grabb Ship Blake Capt. Light for Mad as.—Do. Ship Sulimania John Fea Bombay. 27th Ship Alfred Capt. Primrose for Madras.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1781-12-29/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DYPCwnE_mYrYuijyeVu4AZltKkb9ra-f/view", "text": "POET's CORNER.\nThe following Verses were written by a Gentle-man, on a Lady's saying she wished for No-thing more than SHE POSSESS'D.\n\nFEW are content with what they've got,\nBut something more desire!\nTho' widely different is your lot,\nWho Nothing do require.\n\nYet grant their utmost wishes blest,\nBy having what they call:\nWhat's luxury, or wealth, at best?\nWhy, Nothing after all.\n\nTho' something is by all pursu'd,\nAnd most at Nothing vex'd;\nThat something great at distance view'd,\nProves Nothing when possess'd.\n\nThe merchant and the tradesman too,\nIn Nothing much delight;\nSell what they will, they'll vow to you,\nThat they get Nothing by it.\n\nYour cause preplex'd, the Lawyers may\nFor justice loudly bawl;\nYour cause they lose, and then you pay,\nFor Nothing, after all.\n\nThe Courtiers Levee you attend,\nTheir very faults adore;\nHe'll promise much to be your friend,\nBut will do Nothing more.\n\nWhen friends dispute and disagree,\nTo interfere is vain:\nEach wonders that you can't agree,\nWhen Nothing is so plain.\n\nWhen virgins sigh or shed a tear,\nWhich love can cause or cure;\nYou ask for what they grieve?—Oh dear!\nFor Nothing to be sure.\n\nTho' soldiers with their swords unite,\nTheir country's foes to slay,\nYou ask the reason why they flight\nFor Nothing but their pay.\n\nIf in the streets a crowd you see,\nThe cause you may enquire;\nThe answer probably will be,\nOh, Nothing but a fire!\n\nThe passive husbands sometimes run\nFrom clamour, noise, and strife:\nAsk each what 'tis they'd wish to shun,\nWhy Nothing but his wife.\n\nFor Nothing we despair and grieve,\nFor Nothing we contend,\nFor those endearing transports live,\nThat must in Nothing end.\n\nThe almighty Pow'r on Nothing hung\nThis universal ball.\nWhich at the first from Nothing sprung,\nAnd must to Nothing fall.\n\nODE to SOLITUDE.\n\nSWEET companion of the muse!\nGentle Solitude! appear,\nAll thy calm content infuse,\nSoften anguish, banish care;\nLead me, O majestic Queen,\nThro' the aromatic scene.\n\nNature's copied here by art,\nJoyful we the fraud confess;\nWho so well performs her part,\n'Tis but nature's better dress;\nSolitude here sit my seat,\nHere in Cowley's soft retreat.\n\nLay me in the silent mead,\nWhere the murmuring river flows,\nWhere the elm expands the shade,\n\nAnd each rising beauty blows;\nThere I'll lay, in pace of mind,\n\"Empty greatness, fall behind!\"\n\nTeach thy vot'ry all the pow'rs\nOf each plant and every tree;\nTell how short-liv'd are the flow'rs;\nBring the moral home to me:\nBid me fleeting life despise;\nMake me humble, make me wise,\n\nPride within my lowly cell\nNever yet uprear'd her head;\nSolitude with thee I'll dwell;\nPride in me is long since dead:\nCold to pleasure, deaf to praise,\nHere I wish to end my days.\n\nNow in the Press, and speedily will be Published. Price 4 Rupees.\n\nAN Almanac for the ensuing Year, containing the Christian and Bengal Calendars, with the Mahometan Æra of the Hegira,—The conjunctions, Squares, and oppositions of the Lumnaries.—The Moons Southing Calculated agreeable to apparent Astronomical time to the Meridian of Calcutta, and may be reduced to ny other Meridian by a Note inserted for that purpose.—The Moons culminating the Meridian, being very useful for determining the time of High-Water at any Port or Harbour provided the time be ascertained at which it is high Water at the full and Change.—The Southing may also have it's use by taking Her Meridian Altitude, For determining the Lattitude proper Allowance being made for Her Parallex in Altitude.—The Equation of time necessary in regulating Clocks, Also a Table of the Suns Rising and Setting, independant of Refraction, with directions how to find the Moons full and Change at any other Meridian on the Globe where Longitude is ascertained.\n\nN. B. This Almanac will be printed with a beautiful new Type on a fine Paper, and sold at the Printing Office, the 28th of the present Month.\n\nFOR SALE by PRIVATE CONTRACT.\n\nAN Extensive Spot of Ground in the best and Most airy Place of Calcutta whereon is erected two Substantial Commodious Pucka Brick Houses.—This Estate already brings in four Hundred Sicca Rupees per month and is lett to the Company for a Term at the Will and option of the Purchaser. For the convenience of the Buyer two thirds of the purchase Money may remain on Mortgage; For further Particulars enquire of Mr. Duncan at the Old Play-House.\n\nN. B.—If not Sold by Private Sale before the end of February, it will be submitted to Public Sale by Mr. Duncan.\n\nCalcutta 17th December 1781.\n\nJUST PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.\n\nAND is Sold at the Library, the late Bye Law either bound or in Sheets.\n\nTo be SOLD.\n\nA BUDGEROW the Dimensions &c. of an Indiamans Long Boat with a Large Hall and Venetians enquire of Mr. Nyss in Calcutta—also a small Convenient 8 Oar'd Budgerow of 2 Rooms both in good repair, and fit for immediate Use.\n24th Nov. 1781.\n\nANY Person or Persons who can give information of Mr. William Maynard, will hear something to his advantage Mr. M—was 5th Mate of the Shrewsbury Indiamen Capt, Coggan about two Years and a half ago, but remain'd in India, he was seen in Calcutta. on October 1781. a line directed to K. P or to Mr. Hicky printer of the Bengal Gazette.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nIS hereby given, that on Monday the 7th of January and following days, the Effects belonging to the Honnerable Johannes Matthias Ross Esq. will be exposed at Public Auction at Chinsurah---They Consist of Furniture, Plate, CHINA, Ware, LIQUORS of different, Sorts, Carriages, Horses, (amongst which aSet of six gray Torkays). Different Books in English, French, and Dutch, mongst which the Encyclopedie and the Corps diplomatique with its Suppelments.\n\nGLOBES, TELESCOPE and MICROSCOPES, and Many other Articles.\n\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Goods are to be Sold for Sicca Rupees, and not to be delivered to the Purchasers, untill they have paid por them, and in Case they are not paid for, and removed at the end of the Month January, they will be re-sold for account, and at the Expence of the first Purchaser.\n\nCALCUTTA ASSEMBLY.\n\nTHE Stewards give Notice that the fifth Subscription Bell will be held on Friday the 4th of January 1782, and request the Subscribers to send for Tickets for themselves and Friends. on that day at the usual Hours.\n\nWANTED.\n\nAN Apprentice to a very genteel Business, the Son of a European, he must be well acquainted with the English Language, and Write a good hand, understand something of accounts, and of good connections. the Parents, or Guardian of such a Person, by applying to Mr. HICKY, at the Printing Office, may meet with an Opportunity of providing for their Son or Pupil.\nCalcutta 26th D\n\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late Printer to the Hon. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1782-01-05", "date": "1782-01-05", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1782-01-05/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DXhy_TwGMUk4dZgtshO4L57TpvRNw6fV/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n———————————————————————————————————————————————————————\n[ VOL II ] A Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n———————————————————————————————————————————————————————\n102 From Saturday December the 29th, to Saturday January 5th 1782. No. L\n———————————————————————————————————————————————————————\n\nJust Published price 4 Rupees. and sold at the following places.\nMessrs. Huggins and O'Donnell, Mr. Cantwell, Mr. Andrews' at the Library, at Mr. Duncan's Europe shop, and at the Printing Office.\n\nAN Almanac for the ensuing Year, containing the Christian and Bengal Calendars, with the Mahometan Æra of the Hegira,—The conjunctions, Squares, and oppositions of the Luminaries.—The Moons Southing Calculated agreeable to apparent Astronomical time to the Meridian of Calcutta, and may be reduced to any other Meridian by a Note inserted for that purpose.—The Moons culminating the Meridian, being very useful for determining the time of High-Water at any Port or Harbour provided the time be ascertained at which it is high Water at the full and Change.—The Southing may also have its use by taking Her Meridian Altitude, For determining the Lattitude, proper Allowance being made for Her Parallex in Altitude.—The Equation of time necessary in regulating Clocks, Also a Table of the Suns Rising and Setting, independent of Refraction, with directions how to find the Moons full and Change at any other Meridian on the Globe where Longitude is ascertained.\n———————————————————\nTO THE EDITOR OF THE ORIGINAL BENGAL GAZETTE\nS I R,\nYou are requested by the lovers of their Country and your particular Friends, to insert without fail the following lines in the first Page of your truly Virtuous and Patriotic Paper.\n\nHICKY our Friend,\nWhom success attend;\nIn all your MANLY dealings,\nWhose Pen, and Type,\nGives many a wipe,\nTo Tyrants and their failings.\n\nYour Lash they dread,\nMore than the lead\nFrom Pistol, or from Muskett,\nIn TWIST'EM-SHIRE\nThey quake for fear,\nTho' supported by the QUIXOTTE.\n\nNo arts they spare\nYou to ensnare,\nIn hopes to cramp your genius;\n\nBut your VIRTUE bold,\nUnbribed by Gold;\nWe know can ne'er deceive us.\nHONESTUS.\n————————————————————\nContinued from our Last.\nIT is certain that one Man, and several Men, may be brib'd into an interest opposite to that of the publick; but it is as certain that a whole Country can never find an equivalent for itself, and consequently a whole Country can never be bribed. It is the eternal Interest of every Nation, that their Government shou'd be good; but they who direct it frequently Reason a contrary way, and find their own account in plunder and Oppression; and while the public voice is pretended to be declared, by one or a few, for vile and private ends, the Publick knows nothing of what is done, till they feel the terrible Effects of it.\n\nBy the bill of Rights, and the act of Settlement at the Revolution, a right is asserted to the people of applying to the King and to the Parliament, by Petition and address, for a redress of public Grievances and Mismanagements, when such there are, of which they are left to judge; and the difference between free and enslaved Countries lies principally here, that in the Former, these Magistrates must consult the voice and Interest of the people; but in the latter, the private Will, Interest and Pleasure of the Governors, are the sole end and Motives of their Administration.\n\nSuch is the Difference between England and Turkey; which difference they who say that Private Men have no right to concern themselves with Government. would absolutely destroy; they woud Convert Magistrates into Bashaws, and introduce Slavery into politicks. The late revolution stands upon the very opposite Maxim; and that any Man dares to contradict it since the Revolution, wou'd be amazing, did we not know that there are, in every Country, Hirelings who wou'd betray it for a fop.\n————————————————————\nHORSE AND AN ASS.\nA FABLE.\nA Proud pampered Horse, bedeck'd with gaudy Trappings, met in his Course a poor creeping Ass, under a heavy Burden, that had chopt into the same Track with him.—Why, how now, Sirrah, says he, d'ye not see by these Arms and trappings, to what Master I belong? And d'ye not understand, that when I have that Master of mine upon my Back, the whole Weight of the state rests upon my Shoulders. Out of the Way, thou slavish insolent Animal, or I'll tread thee to dirt. The wretched Ass immediately slunk aside, with this envious Reflection between his Teeth, What would I give to change Conditions with that happy Creature there!\n\nThis fancy would not out of the head of him, till it was his hap, a little while after, to see this very Horse doing Drudgery in a Common Dung-Cart, Why how now, friend (says the Ass), how comes this about? Only the chance of War says the other: I was a General's Horse, you must know; and my Master carried me into Battle, where I was hacked & maimed, and you have here before your Eyes the Catastrophe of my Fortune.\n\nMORAL.\nThis Fable shews the Folly, and the Fate, of Pride and Arrogance; and the mistake of placing Happiness in any thing that may be taken away; as also the Blessing of Freedom in a mean Estate.\n\nREFLECTION.\nPeople would never envy the Pomp and splendor of greatness, if they did but consider either the Cares and Dangers that go along with it, or the Blessings of Peace and security in a middle Condition. No Man can be truly happy, who is not every Hour of his Life prepared for the worst that can befal him. Now this is a State of Tranquillity never to be attained, but by keeping perpetually in our Thoughts the Certainty of Death, and the Lubricity of Fortune; and by delivering ourselves from the Anxiety of hope and Fears.\n\nIt falls naturally within the prospect of this Fiction to treat of the Wickedness of a presumptuous Arrogance, the fate that attends it; the Rise of it; and the Means of either preventing or suppressing it; the Folly of it; the wretched and ridiculous Estate of a proud Man, and the weakness of that envy that is grounded upon the mistaken Happiness of humane Life. The Folly both of the Horse and the Ass may be considered here; the one in placing his Happiness upon any thing that could be taken away; and the other, in envying that mistaken Happiness, under the abuse of the same splendid Illusion and Imposture. What signify a gay Furniture, and a pampered Carcase, or any other outward Appearance without an intrinsick Value of Worth and Virtue? What signify Beauty, Strength, Youth, Fortune. Embroidered Furniture, gaudy Bosses, or any of those temporary and uncertain satisfactions that may be taken from us with the very next Breath we draw? What assurance can any Man have of a Possession that every turn\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1782-01-05/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DXhy_TwGMUk4dZgtshO4L57TpvRNw6fV/view", "text": "of State, every Puff of Air, every change of Humour, and the least of a Million of common Casulties may deprive him of?\nMoreover, the Envy of the Ass was a double folly; for he mistakes both the Horse's Condition and his own. 'Tis Madness to envy a Creature, that may in a moment become miserable; or for any Advantage that may in a Moment be taken from him. The Ass envies the Horse to day; and in some few days more, the Horse comes to Envy him. Wherefore let no Man despair so long as it is in the Power either of Death, or of chance, to remove the Burden. Nothing but Moderation and Greatness of Mind, can make either a prosperous or an adverse Fortune easy to us. The only way to be happy is to submit to our Lot. for no Man can be properly said to be miserable that is not wanting to himself. It is certainly true, that many a poor Cobler has a merrier Heart in his stall, than a Prince in his Palace.\n————————————————————\nTo Mr. HICKY,\nSIR,\nI Beg your insertion of the following short reply to the letter signed Observator in your Paper of the fifteenth Instant. Your Correspondent wishes Information, regarding the circumstances of the Prize Money, divided by the Officers at the Capture of Bejee Ghur, on account of the injurious (He might have added false and infamous) reports which have been circulated on that subject.—It is well known that prior to the Surrender of the place, a suspension of Arms took place between the Garrison and the Besiegers, in consequence of proposals offered by the Rannee to Major Popham.—The Major sent an express to the G—r (at Chunar) mentioning the Terms, and desiring to know if they should be acceded to.—The G—r conceiving that the Effects left in the Fort were very inconsiderable (for a report had universally prevailed, and been believed, that the Rajah had carried away the whole of the Treasure) advised the refusing of them \"as it would be \"depriving the Troops of so much (as \"the Rannee demanded for herself) as \"they had every Right to from the \"Capture of the Place.\"—That this was allowing whatever was found in the Fort to be the property of the Captors, as Men of common sense will, I presume attempt to dispute; but as the Treasure which was found so far exceeded all expectation, the Officers very wisely, and as, the event has proved, very justly surmised, that if left to consideration, arguments might be adduced to thwart, or entirely overset the preceeding favourable intention towards them.—They therefore judiciously resolved to divide the produce without delay (former events having shewn that delays are dangerous, Witness the Prize Money given on account of the Rohillah War, the most infamous service that ever disgraced the British Arms, not excepting the present Mahratta one, being still detained) and as properly have refused compliance with all orders to refund it.—The G—r therefore has the satisfaction to find that his usual Sutterfuges for altering his intentions have been for once of no avail, that his show of generosity was all intended mockery, and that he has even lost the merit of giving with a good grace what it was not in his power to withhold.——Least scruples of delicacy should have prevented Major P. from giving the above relation. it is here offered by his friend.\nCANDOUR.\n\nMr. Hicky is requested to republish the two inclosed Paragraphs, extracted from the London Papers in his entertaining Gazette.\n\nThe following Extracts are taken from one of the Europe papers, and which already confirms how indispensably necessary, and of what great utility the Original Bengal Gazette is of in this part of the World, if conducted by a Man of Spirit, and firm resolves.\n\nExtract from the London Courant.\nTo the Court of Directors of the East-India Company\nAN enquiry into the conduct of the Company's servants in Bengal, is, at length to take place among you on this day. The policy and conduct of the Maratta war is to be presented to you as the immediate and most important object of consideration, you are possessed of every information upon that subject, and the public expect from you a fair investigation and a candid decision.\nBut there are other matters of equal moment which merit your observation, and demand redress. I shall enumerate them without ceremony.\nThe equipment and expence of an unserviceable marine.\nThe enormous encrease of military establishments in and out of the provinces.\nDaring and repeated disobedience of orders.\nJobs, Contracts, and increase of salaries, and a profusion of the public treasure unparalleled, at any period, in any country.\nMr. Barwell's modest requisitions at parting, supported and carried by the indulgent voice of your Governor General.\nNew military regulations by which a great additional expence is created, and a door opened to false musters, the worst of military evils, by the abolition of the office of commissary of musters.\nThe disgraceful treaty with the Ranna of Ghode.\nYour constituents and the nation call aloud for your verdict upon these interesting subjects, and will form their opinion of your honour and honesty, from the rectitude of your determination. Should partial motives govern your councils, remember, that there are more tribunals than one, to which you are amenable.\nA Friend to the Company.\n\nThe following Paragraph was also taken from an English Paper.\nA terrible fracas has happened among the pages belonging to a Great Personage at Windsor, which we are informed was occasioned by the following circumstance;—Colonel Lake, one of the Sub Governors to the Prince of Wales, took down with him to Windsor a person to dress his hair. The abilities of the man did not escape the eye of the Prince, who applied to the Colonel to let him dress him at the same time his Royal Highness observe'd, that he was informed of his being settled in business, and to make it an object to him, would settle on him, by way of compensation, a salary of two hundred pounds a year. The man agreeing, and becoming a servant of the Royal Family, he was ordered to dine at the page's table. This was a mortal stab to the consequence of these great men, and Mr. Ramus particularly refused to dine at the table with him, all the rest joining, and the person finding his situation likely to become very uneasy to him, solicited the Prince to permit him to return to town. Prince Fredrick, whose temper is reported to be rather warm, went to Mr. Ramus, and gave him a severe reprimand. Mr. R. retorted, and is said to have observed to Prince Fredrick, that when he behaved like a Prince, he would give him answers suitable to his dignity. The dispute arriving to such a pitch, the King was made acquainted with it, who for the present took no notice, but on his coming to town to the levee, he acquainted Mr. R. that unless in future he did conduct himself with better manners, and dine as usual at the table, he should not go again to Windsor. This unexpected command had a wonderful effect, and Mr. R. is contented once more to eat his mutton as usual.\n————————————————————\nTo Mr. HICKY,\nSIR,\nTHE following Letter was sent to me, by an Acquaintance at Berhampore with his permission to make it public if I thought proper, from the very high respect I have for the Army, and the reputation of every deserving Man in it.—I am induced to suppose, my friend has been imposed on by the person, that sent him a Copy of the Bill, which might be written from Prejudice perhaps, to injure the reputation of C.——as I conceive no Man dressed in the honorable Garab of a Colonel could be guilty of so much meanness, I am to request you will be pleased to insert it in your next Gazette, that he may have an opportunity, if false, of clearing himself to the public, from a Charge, that reflects so much dishonor on him as a Military Man, and at the same the most unheard of Ingratitude, both Charity and humanity should incline us to hope that the Charge is Malicious, for it really does not come within, almost the colour of a possibility to suppose that Lieutenant Colonel —— Commanding the Garrison of G— G— should after so many years residence amongst soldiers, in the King, and Company's service, wish to exchange so many Honorable Stations, as he must have been in, for that of a Tavern Keeper, if this dreadful and shameful Charge is justly founded, the best advice I am capable of giving him, is immediately to strip off those Cloaths, which has ever been honorable, untill disgraced by him, and put on the Blue apron, and in the room of the FLAG STAFF Substitute the Horse shoe and Magpye in its room.—written underneath in large Capital Letters, Entertainment for Man and Beast, paying for the same, by William —— late a Colonel in the Honorable Com-\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1782-01-05/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DXhy_TwGMUk4dZgtshO4L57TpvRNw6fV/view", "text": "pany's Service, these distinctions, will be highly necessary to inform Travellers what they are to expect, then none but Men of the highest Stations, will attempt to put up at so dear a House.\nI am Sir,\nYour very Obed. Servant,\nA. G. W.\nCalcutta, 25th Dec. 1781.\n\nBerhampore 19 Dec. 1781.\nDear Sir\nA Severe fever and Cold which has Attended me for Several days past, prevented me the pleasure of Answering Yours of the 10th Sooner, all our Conversation at present is intirely on Colonel —— very shameful behaviour to the G—— G——, who it seems lived with him during the troubles at Beneras, Inclosed I send you a copy of a Bill, which it is Said, he sent to Mr. H. before his departure from Chunar Ghur, after what his friend and patron has done for him, though I am sorry to say at the Expence of a very deserving Officer, let every Man draw his own Conclusions on so mean and pitiful an Act of Ingratitude, how far Mr. H——s may be blameable or Justifiable, by the steps he has taken, respecting his promotion, I shall not take the liberty to determine, but I will boldly assert, that nothing can plead the Smallest excuse for the Ingratitude shewn on this Occasion by Colonel —— and as I am perfectly convinced, it is the only Instance ever given in this service) so Renowned for their Hospitality) of an Officer Serving a Tavern Keepers Bill to his Guests, that you have my permission to publish it in the Gazette, in hopes that the Accusation against Colonel —— and for the honor of the Army, is false and Groundless, and at the same time to afford him an opportunity of clearing himself to the Publick, of a Meanness; which if true, renders him disgraceful in a private station, and infamous in his publick one.\nH. S.\n\nThe H—— W—— H—— Esq; G—— G——l to Lieut. Col.\nDr.\nTo Dieting himself—and Family for 33 days, Feeding Elephants, Camels, Horses, and Bullocks &c. &c. &c. Breaking of Tables, Chairs, Couches, Teapoys, Shades, Decanters, Bottles, and Glasses, &c. &c. &c.\nSicca Rupees 42,000.\nE. E.\n(Signed) Willlam ——\nLt. Col. Commanding at Chunar.\n\nAn ELEGY an Mrs Bowes.* By Lady M. W. MONTAGUE.\nHAIL happy Bride! for thou art truly blest,\nThree months of pleasure crown'd with endless rest!\nMerit like yours was Heaven's peculiar care;\nYou lov'd—yet tasted happiness sincere.\nThe sweets of love to you were only shewn,\nThe sure, succeeding, bitter dregs unknown.\nYou had not yet the fatal change deplor'd.\nThe tender lover for the imperious Lord;\nNor felt the pangs that jealous fondness brings,\n\nNor wept the coldness from possession springs:\nAbove your sex, distinguish'd in your fate,\nYou trusted, yet experienc'd no deceit.\nSwift were your hours, and wing'd with pleasure flew;\nNo vain repentance gave a sigh to you:\nAnd if superior bliss Heav'n can bestow,\nWith fellow Angels you enjoy it now.\n*First wife to Mr. Bowes, father to the present Lady Strathmore.\n\nEPIGRAM.\nBy Dr. DODDRIDGE, on his Motto, Dum vivimus, vivamus.\nLIVE while you live, the Epicure will say,\nAnd take the pleasure of the present day:\nLive while you live, the sacred preacher cries,\nAnd give to God each moment as it flies.--\nLord, in my view let both united be!\nI live in pleasure when I live to Thee.\n\nA PRESCRIPTION for HAPPINESS.\nI Have read several treatises upon happiness, and the authors are pretty well agreed in shewing wherein it does not consist: but are not so precise and particular as they should be in settling wherein it does. I have therefore ventured to give a prescription, which I think will effectually answer the purpose, if pursued under a proper regimen: and may serve as an application or practical use of Mr. Sterne's late sermon, and all other discourses upon this subject.\nA Receipt for an infaliable Medicine to procure Happiness\nTake of volatile pleasures; the Cordials of the table; the confections of buildings, and all works of art, munificience, and benevolence; fixed œconomy; rectified spirits of ambition, and the extract of philosophy; of each a proper quantity. Mix them all well together, and work them up into an electuary with the syrup of religion, made of the flowers of morality, and heightened with the pure essence of Christianity.\nA spoonful of this electuary regularly taken every day, will create as much happiness as our constitutions are capable of at present. Probatum est\nN. B. If any of these ingredients are left out, the medicine will not operate effectually to procure the full quantity of happiness: and if some of them are too predominant, it will be very hurtful to the patient and must be succeeded by the bitters of repentance.\n\nCALCUTTA.\nExtract of a Letter from Chunar Ghur,\nTHE conduct of the Beejam and Saadut Ally, during the late commotions in Chyte Sing's Country having come to the knowledge of the Vizier, he has resolved to deprive the former, of that influence, which has so nearly cost him his Dominions.—Orders have been dispatched by the Governor General to Sir John Cumming's to march immediately to Lucknow with four Regiments to quell a seditious spirit that rages among the inhabitants of that Quarter. Occasioned by the Nabob's having taken possession of the Bejams\n\nJaguire. An enquiry will take place, when it will evidently appear that tho' the Bejam and Saadut Ally did not openly declare against the English, they granted every aid and assistance for their extirpation, and that every Zemindar from Lucknow to the banks of the Guduck acted from their immediate authority.\n\nLETTERS of the 14th from Madras say that Chitor was closely besieged by a Detachment of Hyder's Army, and there are others in Town that mention its being in the Enemy's possession, that the whole of the British Army is Encamp'd within nine miles of Madras in 3 divisions Com'd by Col's Pearce, Lang, and Crawford, and that they are making preparations for another Campaign.\nHyder having sent a detachment against wandewash. Gen. SIR EYRE COOTE it is thought, has ordered a secret expedition for its relief.\nThe General at the desire of the settlement has resolved to remain at Madras and not return to Bengal as was reported.\nA report prevails in Town of a duel being fought up the Country by two Gentlemen of Rank, but we have not yet learned the particulars when we do they shall be laid before the public.\n\nOn Thursday last the following Appointments took place.\nJohn Mackenzie Esq; President of the Board of Customs.\nJohn Hany\nArch. Montgomery Esq's; } Commissioners\n\nMr. HICKY. SIR.\nYOUR ARE requested to republished the following extract taken from one of English papers relative to the Printer of the PUBLIC LEDGER being found guilty of a Lible on Alderman Kennett.\nMr. William Faden, who was convicted on Monday the 27th of February last, of Printing a Libel on Alderman Kennet, in the Public Ledger of Tuesday, September 27, 1774, was brought up in the Court of King's Bench to receive sentence, when Mr. Justice Aston delivered the Judgement of the Court, sentencing him to pay a fine of two hundred Marks and remain in custody till the same was paid.\nMr Faden the Printer of the PUBLIC LEDGER is a Man of very considerable fortune and property, and he was by a fair Trial in his own Country, without a pack'd jury found guilty of publishing a Lible against Alderman Kennett, a Senator of one of the first City,s in the British Empire, or of the known world, yet, he was only fined about 135 £. without imprisonment, And the printer of the Original Bengal Gazette was fined 250l. and to remain one Year in Prison!\n\nTHE Editor of the Original Bengal Gazette presents his compliments to Aristides, and requests he will receive his grateful acknowledgement for the receipt of his very valuable and masterly Letter, such a head, heart and pen as Aristides; may at any time (abstracted from the present) render infinate services to his Country, and it never stood in greater need of it, than it does at present, and hopes for the Continuance of his favours.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Heidelberg copy", "image": "1782-01-05/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DXhy_TwGMUk4dZgtshO4L57TpvRNw6fV/view", "text": "**POET's CORNER.**\n\n**An OLD BACHELOR's Reflection on MATRIMONY.**\n\nDOWN to the vale of life I tend,\nWhere hoary age creeps slowly on:\nAnd with the burd'ning thought I bend,\nThat youth and all it's joys are gone!\nSuccessive years have roll'd away\nIn fancied views of future bliss:\nBut—'twere the phantoms of a day—\nAnd all that future dies in this.\nNow, with a retrospective eye,\nI look far back to early life,\nWhen Hymen promis'd to supply\nMy highest wishes in—a wife.\nI waited, hop'd, and trusted still\nThat time would bring th' expected day:\nBut never, happ'ly to my will,\nDid fortune throw it in my way.\nToo nice, too wise, too proud was I,\nTo wed as taught by natures rule;\nThe world was still to chuse for me—\nAnd I—the condescending fool.\nHence are my days a barren round\nOf trifling hopes and idle fears;\nFor life, true life, is only found\nIn social joys, and social tears.\nLet moping monks, and rambling rakes,\nThe joys of wedded love deride:\nTheir manners rise from gross mistakes,\nUnbridled lust, or gloomy pride.\nThe sacred sweets, connubial love,\nFlow from affections more refin'd;\nAffections sacred to the dove,\nHeroic, constant, warm, and kind.\nHail, holy flame! hail, sacred tye!\nThat binds two gentle souls in one!—\nOn equal wings their troubles fly,\nIn equal streams their pleasures run.\nTheir duties still their pleasures bring;\nHence joys in swift succession come:\nA Queen is she, and he's a King,\nAnd their dominion is—their home.\nHappy the youth who finds a bride\nIn sprightly days of health and ease:\nWhose temper, to his own allied,\nNo knowledge seeks but how to please.\nA thousand sweets their days attend!\nA thousand comforts rise around!\nHere husband, parent, wife, and friend,\nIn ev'ry dearest sense is found.\nYet think not, man, 'midst scenes so gay,\nThat clouds and storms will never rise;\nA cloud may dim the brightest day,\nAnd storms disturb the calmest skies.\nBut still their bliss shall stand its ground;\nNor shall their comforts hence remove:\nBitters are oft salubrious found,\nAnd lovers quarrels heigten love.\nThe lights, and shades, and goods, and ills,\nThus finely blended in their fate,\nTo sweet submission bow their wills,\nAnd make them happy, in their state.\nW. O.\n\n**A THEATRICAL TALE.**\n\nWHILE poor Calista, viley injur'd maid,\nTo ruin, by the man she lov'd, betray'd,\nIn soul-taught energy of grief complain'd\nOf false Lothario, and her honor stain'd\nYoung Stelia pensive sat; each word she caught,\nAnd sympathiz'd with every plaintive thought:\nHer breast, thick throbbing, answer'd to the sigh,\nAnd the big gush swell'd social in her eye,\nWhile rival beauties sneer'd, and each vain beau,\nIndulg'd his smiles, nor social pity shew;\nTo Juba's eye alone her charms appear'd\nBy raying clouds, like Iris' bow endear'd;\nWith elegance of taste and wisdom blest,\nHe knew compassion in the human breast\nWas the rich soil where all the virtues shoot,\nAnd bear abundant life's best flavour'd fruit:\nHe knew a worthy object might improve,\nAnd rise from pitying tears, to balmy love.\nGrac'd with youth's beauty, and an honour'd name,\nA splendid fortune, and unsullied fame,\nHe to the virtuous fair his suit address'd,\n(Virtue and beauty, all that she possest)\nHe urg'd his soul by genuine love inspir'd\nFirst from the hallow'd beams at virtue fir'd,\nMention'd his fortune as it might supply\nIndulgence to her darling charity.\nStruck with the portrait of Calista's woes,\nWith joy, a spouse, like Altamont, she chose;\nThat each great soul its partner's worth might prove,\nAnd share alike that gem of happiness, true love.\n\n**The FAIR MORALIST.**\n\nAS late by Ganges verdant side,\nWith solitary, pensive air,\nFair Chloe search'd the silver tide,\nWith pleasing hope and patient care;\nForth as she cast the silken fly,\nAnd musing stroll'd the bank along,\nShe thought no list'ning ear was nigh,\nWhile thus she tun'd her moral song:\nThe poor, unhappy, thoughtless fair,\nLike the mote race, are oft undone;\nThese with a gilded fly we snare,\nWith gilded flatt'ry those are won.\nCareless like them, they frolic round,\nAnd sportive toss th' alluring bait;\nAt length they feel the treach'rous wound,\nAnd struggle to be free, too late\nBut ah! fair fools, beneath this shew\nOf gaudy colours lurks a hook.\nCautious the bearded mischief view,\nAnd, ere you leap, be sure to look.\nMore she'd have sung—but from the shade\nRush'd forth gay Damon, brisk and young;\nAnd whatsoe'er he did or said,\nPoor Chloe quite forgot her song.\n\n**WANTED.**\n\nAN Apprentice to a very genteel Business, the Son of a European, he must be well acquainted with the English Language, and Write a good hand, understand something of accounts, and of good connections, the Parents, or Guardian of such a Person, by applying to Mr. HICKY, at the Printing Office, may meet with an Opportunity of providing for their Son or Pupil.\nCalcutta 26th Dec. 1781.\n\n**WANTED.**\n\nA Very excellent Horizontal Gold stop Watch, Capp'd and Jewelled made by any of the following Persons Graham, Madge, Tomkin, or Hughes, whoever has got such to dispose of they may apply to Mr. Hicky at the Printing Office.\n\n**JUST PUBLISHED**\n**BY AUTHORITY.**\n\nAND is Sold at the Library, the late Bye Law either bound or in Sheets.\n\n**NOTICE.**\n\nIS hereby given, that on Monday the 7th of January and following days, the Effects belonging to the Honnorable Johannes Matthias Ross Esq. will be exposed at Public Auction at Chinsurah—They Consist of Furniture, Plate, CHINA, Ware, LIQUORS of different, Sorts, Carriages, Horses, (amongst which a Set of six gray Toorkays). Different Books in English, French, and Dutch, mongst which the Encyclopedie and the Corps diplomatique with its Suppelments.\nGLOBES, TELESCOPE and MICROSCOPES, and Many other Articles.\nConditions of Sale.\nThe Goods are to be Sold for Sicca Rupees, and not to be delivered to the Purchasers, until they have paid for them, and in Case they are not paid for, and removed at the end of the Month January, they will be re-sold for account, and at the Expence of the first Purchaser.\n\nANY Person or Persons who can give information of Mr. William Maynard, will hear something to his advantage Mr. M—was 5th Mate of the Shrewsbury Indiamen Capt. Coggan about two Years and a half ago; but remain'd in India; he was seen in Calcutta. on October 1781. a line directed to K. P. or to Mr. Hicky printer of the Bengal Gazette.\n\n**To be SOLD.**\n\nA BUDGEROW the Dimensions &c. of an Indiamans Long Boat with a Large Hall and Venetians enquire of Mr. Nyss in Calcutta—also a small Convenient 8 Oar'd Budgerow of 2 Rooms both in good repair, and fit for immediate Use.\n24th Nov. 1781.\n\n**FOR SALE by PRIVATE CONTRACT.**\n\nAN Extensive Spot of Ground in the best and Most airy Place of Calcutta whereon is erected two Substantial Commodious Pucka Brick Houses.—This Estate already brings in four Hundred Sicca Rupees per month and is lett to the Company for a Term at the Will and option of the Purchaser. For the convenience of the Buyer two thirds of the purchase Money may remain on Mortgage; For further Particulars enquire of Mr. Duncan at the Old Play-House.\nN. B.—If not Sold by Private Sale before the end of February, it will be submitted to Public Outcry by Mr. Duncan.\nCalcutta 17th December 1781.\n\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1782-01-12", "date": "1782-01-12", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "HICKY 's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n————\n[ VOL. II ] A Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open in all Parties, but influenced by None.\n————\n103 From Saturday January, the 5th, to Saturday January 12th 1782. [ No. LI ]\n————\nJust Published price 4 Rupees, and sold\nat the following places.\nMessrs. Huggins and O'Donnell, Mr.\nCantwell, Mr. Andrews' at the\nLibrary, at Mr. Duncan's Europe\nshop, and at the Printing Office.\nAN Almanac for the present\nYear, containing the Christi-\nan and Bengal Calendars, with the\nMahometan Æra of the Hegira.—\nThe conjunctions, Squares, and op-\npositions of the Luminaries.—The\nMoons Southing Calculated agreeable\nto apparent Astronmical time to the\nMeridian of Calcutta, and may be\nreduced to any other Meridian by a\nNote inserted for that purpose.—The\nMoons culminating the Meridian,\nbeing very useful for determining the\ntime of High-Water at any Port\nor Harbour provided the time be\nascertained at which it is high Water\nat the full and Change.—The Sout-\nhing may also have it's use by taking\nHer Meridian Altitude, For deter-\nmining the Lattitude, proper Allow-\nance being made for Her Parallex\nin Altitude.—The Equation of\ntime necessary in regulating Clocks,\nAlso a Table of the Suns Rising and\nSetting, independent of Refraction,\nwith directions how to find the\nMoons full and Change at any other\nMeridian on the Globe where Longi-\ntude is ascertained.\n————\nMongheer December 27th. 1781.\nMr. H ICKY.\nSIR.\nI PERCEIVE by the Pa-\npers that it is in Calcutta\ndouble the crime to speak\nsevere truths of a Man in\npower, to what it is told,—espe-\ncially when he can create places of 4\nor 6000 R's per. Month and his\nconscience will neither hinder him\nfrom giving them or others theirs,\nfrom accepting of them. In short\nman I would advise you to tack a-\nbout, you have a strong example be-\nfore you in your brother Printer,\nwho is publickly known to be one of\nthe most Infamous and contemptable\ntools of them in power, to have dis-\ncarded every narrow nation of honor\nor J—y; short to deem nothing\nbinding that the law will not abso-\nlutely compel him to; and has by\nthose amiable qualities acquired such\ninfluence and interest, that his pa-\npers are exempted from paying Post-\nage, when even the Company's Let-\nters and packages are directed to do\nit, in order to increase the Fees of\nthe Post Master General—I\nwould recommend you to try what\nPanegyric will do; never mind no\nopposite to truth: nay indeed the\nmore so, the greater reason you have\nto expect reward. Suppose you was\nto print in proper colours the great\ndistresses of the Company in these\nparts and the Coast abut the time of\nCol. Monson's death, their want of\nMoney, their universal discredit, the\nin samy of the Character of the Eng-\nlish name in all parts of India! And\nthen in flowing nervous language des-\ncribe the happy turn affairs have ta-\nken, especially for these last two\nyears! adding that with our increase\nof wealth, there is an increase of\nœconomy; that no Offices are crea-\nted, or admitted of, but such as ab-\nsolute necessity requires, that all con-\ntracts are made upon the most advan-\ntageous terms for the Company and\nin the most public manner; in short\nthat now there is a glorious change,\nthat Wealth, Honor; Justice;, Fame,\nand Credit, are the companions\nof the English name in all the coun-\ntries of the East, This of course\nmust lead you to the Great and wor-\nthy Creator of all these Blessings\nbut what words will you find to do\nJustice to the immortal Character?\n—indeed I despair of your success,\nthere, therefore would recommend\nyour applying to the Poets; and\nwhere you find a Character of their\nImagination, which they have drawn\nas an example and decorated with e-\nvery amiable and elegant accomplish-\nment, supported by equal Virtue—\nyou may justly apply it to your Hero.\nWishing you may see the matter\nin the same light as I do, and exert\nyourself on the occasion I conclude\nSir, your humble Servant,\nN. Q.\nP. S. If I find you succeed and\ndraw your colourings strong.—there\nare some other Characters in my Eye\nthat I will send and who will afford\nyour Genius nearly equal scope with\nthat of our Hero's,\n————\nHonest Judge Hales opinion of the LIA\nBERTY OF THE PRESS—applied\nto the very severe and extra ordina-\nry case of Mr. HICKY.\nIT is absolutely Essential to the\nvery existence of a FREE Govern-\nment that the SUBJECT should have\nfull Liberty to declare his PRINCI-\nPLES and OPINIONS; and every act\nwhich tends to Coerce that LIBEETY\nis Tyrannical and injurious to the\nCommunity.\nThe PRESS is the Medium through\nwhich Opinions are disseminated a-\nmong the People.—It is the Consti-\ntutional CENSOR, and controller of\nPrinces.—The accuser of bad Mini-\nsters—The scourge of Arbitrary\nRulers and Check of Mercenary\nJudges—The most efficacious instru-\nment for rousing and forming the\nPEOPLE (for whose welfare along\nLaws are enacted and subscribed to\nby the People themselves) to resist\nDESPOTISM.—The LIBERTY OF\nTHE PRESS is of such infinate con-\nsequence that if the LAWS and CON-\nSTITUTION were attempted to be\noverturn 'd and the People (of course)\nENSLAVED; a Man of spirit with a\nFEE PRESS, might soon restore the\none and redeem the other; without is\nthe Bravest People cannot long pre-\nserve their Rights and Liberties from\nviolation.\nPersonal Satire against corrupt and\nIgnorant Rulers and those Tools of\nPower who Gorge themselves (in In-\ndia) with the vitals of the Proprietors\nclaims attention, and support because\nit is written in defence of the PUB-\nLIC, it appears Arm 'd by the Sword\nif Justice and encouraged not only\nby the voice of the People, but by\nthe principles of MORALITY.\n————\nEPITAPH in Hallifax Church.\nHERE lies interr 'd a zealous grave\ndivine.\nMeek, loving, lov'd, only with siti as\nstrife;\nWho heard him, saw life in his docuring\nships.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "Who saw him, heard sound doctrine\nin his life;\nAnd in the same cold ded here rests his\nwife:\nNor are they dead, but sleep; for he\nne'er dies\nThat waits for his sweet Saviour's word\nArise.\n————\nFort St. George 19th December 1781.\nTo Mr. HICKY Printer of the BENGAL\nGAZETTE.\nSIR,\nAS it is currently reposted here that\nMr.———— and Miss————are\nshortly to be Married, the high Estima-\ntion I have for the Beautiful part of the\nCreation, obliges me at this Time,\nfrom Common humanity to offer my ad-\nvice to her at this very critical period\nof her Life, and if possible to save her\nfrom the ruin she very unthinkingly is\ngoing to bring on herself, the Gentleman\nwhile here, I had frequent opportunities\nof being in Company and conversing\nwith and if I may Judge of his disposi-\ntion as a Bachelor, this Amiable Lady\nhas every dreadful Consequence to ap-\nprehend from him as a husband, to\nMarry a Clown may be a trespass against\nopinion, but to Marry a Monkey and a\nFop is a sin against Nature, with the\nCharms and disposition the Lady poss-\nesses the road which leads to honor and\nhappiness is open to her view, and sin-\ncerely do I hope, no Tinsel show will\ninduce her to depart from it by design,\nIll advised Beauteous Girl, will gilded\nfrippery give inward peace of mind.\nWhen every other requisite is wanting to\nrender the Marriage State truly happy?\nlet your own good sense act for you on\nthis important event of your life, and well\nconsider what you have to lose, and what\nto gain; by this detested Match; balance\nyour determinations with reason, and as-\ncertain, what future happiness you can\nexpect by such an Union, Attachment,\n(you can have none) Love may for a\nlittle time blind you against his four,\nCrabbed, and very unhappy Temper, but\nle me entreat you, not to suffer your seri-\nous deliberations become an Act of folly\nIf you do, my pity is all I have to give\nyou, for the remainder of your life will\nbe misery and reproach, without consul-\nting one of those pernicious Friends that\nhas advised you to ruin, Act my dear\nGirl for yourself, and discard him im-\nmediately, if you hesitate a moment you\nare lost for ever, and make the whole of\nhis persuits, what you ought to have\ndone long ago. The Ridicule his preten-\nsions, or in other Words, impudence de-\nserves, keep your Charms for some no-\nble Generous Youth that will be sensible\nof the treasure, and render you that hap-\npiness they merit.\nA Man on ill terms, with himself\nfrom an unhappy figure, will never do\nfor, Nature never intended that the Rose\nshould wither by Nettles.\nI am Sir.\nYour very Obed. Servant.\nJ. H. G.\n————\nTo Mr. HICKY,\nOriginal Printer of the Calcutta\nGeneral Advertiser,\nSIR,\nAMONG the variety of Witty\nand pleasant Bon Moss, you\nhave entertained your numerous\nReaders with of late, I think the fol-\nlowing, made by a Gentleman, at\nthat time residing within the Vicinity\nof Bellgram no disparagement to,\nneither for humour or Poignancy of\nWit.— \"Colonel******** having\ninvited some Gentlemen to sup with\nhim at his Bungaloe, situated in a\nTope, which was about the distance\nof a mile from Cantonments, then\nat Bell gram: the distance together\nwith the baren and desolate aspect of\nthe lands (intersected with hollow\ngrounds) giving the adjacent part\nof the Country a very wild and dreary\nappearance, naturally induced one\nof the Gentlemen in Company to\nask the Colonel.—If he ever saw any\nWolves within the precincts of his\nBungaloe?— \"Yes (replied the\nColonel) I sometimes, see them in\nSheep's Cloathing,\"\nBarrack poor, 8th January 1782,\n————\nFRAGMENTS.\n\" WHEN I see good men dying of-\nten, while worthless fellows are suffered\nto live, I feel the force of that passage\nin the psalms most emphatically—The\nLord wish eth not the death of a Sinner\".\nTo nibbling of critics, like the mites\nin Cheese, depreciate a work to some,\nbut enrich it to others.\nQuere?\nMen tire themselves in pursuit of rest.\nThe reply of Callisthenes to Alexander\nmay be here applied—Was it Callisthenes\nor—? Not material—though some\nliterary blockheads would perhaps\nmake a bustle about it.\nIt is an impious prostitution of the sa-\ncrament, to administer it to the adul-\nterer, the oppressor, or as a test, merely\nby way of qualification, for some tempo-\nporal office. Those only should be ad-\nmitted to the communion who qualify\nthemselves for the next world—not\nthose who receive it solely for this.\nTitles of honour are like the impressions\non coin—which add no value to gold and\nsilver, but only render brass current.\nThere is no such thing as real happiness\nin life. The just est. definition that was e-\never given of it, was, A tranquil acquies-\ncence under an agreeable delusion. —I forget\nwhere.\nI have known many men who have\nworn out what little sense had been born\nwith them, long before their deaths—but\nyet, having been trained up in office\nbusiness, or some mechanical trade—as\nthe Army or the church—continue to pass\nthrough them still, like children in a\ngo-cart, without either suspecting them-\nselve, or being detected by others.\nIf you slice off the head of a turkey-\ncock, after it has been once set a running, it\nwill continue to keep striding on, in the\nsame stalking gait, for several yards, be-\nfore it drops.\nI have known several people pass\nthrough life, plausibly enough, with as\nlittle trains as an Leadless turkey ceek.\nMonsieur Sanction, in his life of\nTamerlane, says, that in a certain Per-\nsian nation, of the province of Chauvat-\nsam, the people are all born with a mu-\nsical voice; and that the children moan\nor cry in the cradle is perfectly melo-\ndious.\nThis must be owing—for I would al-\nways rather account for, than dispute,\na thing—to the peculiar situation of the\nCountry, which may possibly have the\neffect of modulating the air. In hilly\nCountries, the elastic spring of that ele-\nment communicates a certain shrillness,\nor sharp accent, to whatever sound it\nreverberates. In Wales, the dogs bark\nwith an enpiercing tone—and perhaps\nwith a progue, as Mrs. Digherty says, in\nIreland.\nThe last words that Nero uttered, af-\nter he had done but justice on himself,\nwere—O what an excellent harper dies\nthis day!\nMy Taylor in London used to let his\npipe flow all day, by way of lulling him-\nself with the sound of a water fall.\nThat dukes would be ministers of\nstate! And that cobblers should keep\nholy days!\nIn the Rabbinical accounts of the Jew-\nish trails and punishments for adultery\nthere is one very curious Particular:\nThey gave the woman a potion, com-\nposed by the Priest, called aqua zelotypis\nor the water of jealousy. —If she had been\nguilty, it poisoned her forthwith—with-\nout benefit of Clergy. But if innocent,\nit increased her health and fruitfulness.\nWhat fine juggling there must have been\nhere! [To be Continued.]\n————\nINDIAN METHOD of curing a SPITTING\nOF BLOOD, communicated in a Letter\nto the late Dr. Mead.\nTHE following case is a very extraors\ndinary one; but I know the gentle-\nman to be a man of veracity, and had this\naccount from his own mouth. He was\nof a thin hectic constitution, and had\nlaboured under a troublesome pulmonary\ncough for some years; at last he was\ntaken with an hæmoptoe, for which he\nhad the best advice he could get in Mary-\nland, but grew rather worse under the\ncare of two Physicians that attended him\nfor several months, and at last he was\nprevailed on to put himself under the care\nof a Negro fellow, who is the Ward of\nMaryland; for he has the reputation of\nperforming some extraordinary cures,\ntho' nature has the chief claim to them;\nbut indeed this was not the case here: In\nshort he advised the gentleman to go into\na warm bath twice a day, and sit up to\nhis chin in it for two or three minutes at\na time? And as soon as he came our, to\ndash cold watter several times on his\nbreast. This method soon relieved the\ngentleman; and when I left Maryland,\nwhich was about seven or eight years\nafter the cure, he remained free from his\nhæmoptoe, eased very much of his cough,\nand went through a good deal of exercise.\n————\nON SYMPATHY.\nWHAT does this sentiment inspire?\nFor this I know full well,\nYou above others I admire,\nNor can the reason tell.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "You with another I have seen,\nTo you my passion flew;\nIn worth your equal he has been,\nBut did not please like you.\nI love by instinct, nor know why\nI am so wond'rous kind\nTo you; to him when I apply\nI no emotion find,\nYou conquer: though he yields to you\nIn no point of desert;\nI can no odds between you view,\nBut feel it in my heart.\n————\nCALCUTTA,\nExtract of a Letter from Madras\nDated as the Mount the 20th Dec.\n1781.\nH YDERS HORSE are con-\ntinually harassing and scouring\nthe Skirts of our encampments; nor\nis the Road between the Camp and\nMadras paable, without an escort\nfrom the Army.—Most of the\nOfficers who could obtain permission\nare gone to Madras, in order to e-\nquip themselves; and I am sorry to\nsay that Many of the Gentlemen who\nhave neither money, nor interest in\nthat Quarter to get any; encounter\nas many difficulties there, as they\ndid when in the Field.\nThe un hospitable treatment they\nexperience from the inhabitants here\nis beyond description; and instead of\nassistance which they might reason-\nably expect, every door is shut against\nthem.\nSome Vessels with provissions have\nalready been intercepted, and it will\nbe a Miracle, if the whole of the\nfleet bound for his place is not taken,\nfor I do not hear that any steps have\nbeen taken by Government to pre-\nvent it.\nNO Accounts received of the arrival\nof a French Fleet on the Coast.\nBY Letters from Vizagapatam we\nlearn, that a French Privateer of 18\nGuns, has taken 80 Donies laden with\nRice from Madras.\nIt was said the Rice would be ransom-\ned at the rate of 2 Rupees a Bag.\nThe Governor General is gone to\nLucknow, in consequence of the com-\nmotions in that quarter.\nWE ARE informed that there is a\nFrench Sixty Gun Ship, and a Frigate\nof thirty two Guns now Cruizing of Point\nGodewar, near the Entrance of the Bay\nof Ganjam, and that they have taken 15\nDonies Laden with Rice, intended for\nour Garisson at Fort St. George, Madras,\nand we are apprehensive (that unless some\nimmediate Steps are taken by Government\nto prevent it) they will take every Rice\nVessel bound from Calcutta to Madras,\nthe consequence of which may prove\nfatal, to great numbers.\nTHE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS\nand REGULATIONS have been made by\nORDER of the GOVERNOR GENERAL and\nCOUNCIL.\nMR. WILLIAM BLAIR Surgeon, is\nto accompany Mr. Anderson in\nhis Expedition to Powna.\nThe Troops on Detachment in the\ndifferent Districts on the Zemindary of\nBeneras, are in future to be under the\nCommand of Col. Blair.\nMajor Popham with his Regiment is\nordered to join his Brigade at Berham-\npore.\nCaptain William Davey is appointed\nprivate Persian Interpreter to the\nGovernor General.\nCaptain Robert Frith is appointed\nAide camp to the Governor General.\nCaptain Hawk shaw is appointed to\nthe Command of the 1st Battalion of the\n10th Regt. of Sepoys.\nCol. Tottingham who was superseded\nby Col. Blair has got his Original Rank\nStanding in the Army.\nWE ARE informed that Counsellor\nHar grave is appointed, junier Putsne\njudge of the Supreme Court, of Judic-\nature of Bengal, and is now on his pas-\nsage hither.\nDEPARTURES\n5th January 1782. fatty Elloy\nShip Geo. Romains from Madras.\n3d. H. C. Ship Swallow Capt. Hall\nfor Europe.—H. C. Ship Govesnor\nCapt. Coxon for Madras With Rice.\n5th Snow Jenny Robt. Smart for do.\nWith Rice Do. The Frederick Sloop.\nJ. H. Lund. Danish Snow Goa.—\n9th Snow Triumph Tho. Thrasher\nfor Madras With Rice.\nERRATA in our LAST\n1st Column, for with bout read without\n2d Do. for coud read could, Trial of\nMr. Fradeh for City's read Cities.\nCalcutta 10th January 1782.\nTo be SOLD by PUBLIC AUCTION.\nON Wednesday the Sixteenth day of\nJanuary instant, between the hours\nof Ten, and Eleven, in the Forenoon\nat the Old Court House, by Virtue of\nseveral Writs of Execution in the hands\nof the Sheriff.\nA Messuage or Dwelling House, to-\ngether with a piece or parcel of Ground,\ncontaining Eleven Cottahs, more or less,\nwith several Straw Houses standing\nthereon, situate at Molungah in Cal-\ncutta.\nALSO a Garden containing two Big-\ngahs, more or less, situate at Saldah near\nCalcutta, with two Straw Houses stand-\ning thereon.\nThe property of She bram Bonjee, &\nLoll beharry Metter.\nAN Upper-Roomed Brick House, &\none piece or parcel of Ground, contain-\ning one Biggah, more or less, situate at\nKurdah in the Pergunnah of Calcutta.\nALSO a Garden situate at the same\nplace containing seven Biggahs, more or\nless.\nThe property of Ram hurry Biss was.\nA large upper roomed Brick House,\nand one piece or parcel of Ground, con-\ntaining ten Biggahs more or less, situate\nat Barrahnagore near Calcutta.\nALSO a Garden, situate at Bunhoog-\nley near Barrahnagore, containing 45\nBiggahs, more or less.\nALSO a piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at Barrahnagore, containing two\nBiggahs, and eight Gottahs more or less.\nThe property of Nundoll all Chaterjee,\nand Durpnarain Chaterjee-.\nAN upper-roomed Brick-House, and\none piece or parcel of Ground, situate\nat Feringhee Tollah in Calcutta con-\ntaining one Biggah four Cottahs and an\nhalf.\nALSO One other piece or parcel of\nGround with a new Baazar thereon\nsituate at Aumrah Tullah in Calcutta\naforesaid containing one Biggah and one\nCottah more or less.\nALSO one other large upper-roomed\nBrick-House, and one piece or parcel of\nGround, situate at Sotanooty in Calcut-\nta containing four Biggahs, more or less.\nAnd a small Quantity of Saul Tim-\nbers.\nThe Property of Cunderpo Doss.\nALL that Capital Messuage or Tene-\nment situate, standing, and being in the\nLoll Baazar in Calcutta aforesaid, on\nthe North side of the Road leading from\nthe Old Court House, to a Place called\nBytah Kannah, between the Houses of\nJames Stark Esq; and the House in the\nPossession of Mr. Bond field Auctioneer,\ntogether with a piece or parcel of ground\nor Compound thereunto belonging, con-\ntaining by Estimation two Biggahs and\ntwo Cottahs and an half more or less.\nThe property of M r' George Fox-\ncraft.\nThe Title Deeds of these premises are\ndeposited in the sheriffs Hands, for the\ninspection of any person inclined to pur-\nchase the same.\nThe Conditions will be mentioned on\nthe day, and at the place of Sale.\nJ. HARE. Sheriff.\n————\nWANTED.\nA VERY small Horse, very same\nand very handsome, broke to\nthe Draft, and fit to be trusted to\ndraw a Childs chaise, and any person\nhaving such to dispose of may meet\nwith a purchacer by applying to the\nClerk of the printing Office.\nMr. P. MAC INTYRE.\nBEGS leave to inform the Publick\nthat he is removed to Chaunpaul\nGaut where he continues to sell China\nGoods whole sale and Retail.\nCalcutta January 11th 1782.\n————\nWANTED.\nIMMEDIATELY, a book called\nthe HIND, and PANTER; wrote\nby Dry den whoever has got such a\nbook, and are willing to dispose of\nit are requested to find with a Line\ndirected to G. A. at the printing\nOffice mentioning the price.\n————\nHARMONIC ASSEMBLY.\nTHE Stewards of the Subscrip-\ntion, Assembly Give Notice,\nthe Bull will be held on Tuesday next\nand Continued, as usual.\n————\nAcknowledgements to Correspondents.\nTHE Editor of the Bengal Gazette\npresents his Compliments to observa-\ntor, and begs leave to inform him that he\nhas received his Bon Mott alluding to a\nCelebrated Lady, and informs him that he\nwill by no means insert it.—And it will\nbe returned to his servant if he thinks proper\nto send for it, otherwise it will be destroy 'd\nin a few days.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "POET 's CORNER.\nA TRANSLATION of LATIN VERSES, From\nthe ARABIC.\nMY boy, the glasses hither bring,\nPresent the balmy treasure;\nMore briskly pour it round the ring,\nAnd pour it without measure.\nWine can lovers pangs assuage;\nWine allays the cares of age.\nThe wine is like to ruddy Sol;\nThe cup, of hue so mellow,\nTo portly Cynthia, fair and full,\nCourting her lordly fellow.\nBrisker rouse the ruddy light;\nPour on wine to make it bright.\nWhat though, in beauty's transient hour,\nThe roses loss their blushing?\nAbove, the purple nectar pour,\nAnd strow them fresh and flushing.\nLet Philomel forsake the grove;\nWine inspires the song of love.\nHeed not fortune's scornful frown;\nIn bumpers drown all sorrow,\nSleep, soon, shall all our wishes crown,\nAnd crown them till to-morrow.\nBring round to me the nectar 'd stream,\nWine inspires the golden dream.\nHow sweet the genial flush of drink!\nLarger draughts give larger pleasure:\nSit we till we cease to think\nOn aught besides our mellow treasure.\nMy friend by jovial; right or wrong,\nWe'll drink our glass, and sing our song.\nMUSÆUS.\n————\nCHORUS SONG in the Comedy of EASTWARD\nHO, revived by the New Name of OLD\nCITY MANNERS. By Mr. BANNISTER.\nPUSH the jovial bowl about,\nEre we part, we'll see it out,\nAnd wit and mirth shall reign, boys;\nMany cares, we all may know,\nAnd many hardships undergo,\nBefore we meet again, boys.\nCHORUS.\nYet hand in hand,\nBy sea or land,\nWhen met we'll sing and roar;\nAnd, left our joy\nDull thoughts destroy,\nWe'll laugh and think no more.\nNorth or South, or East or West,\nWe'll have liquor of the best:\nFor where so 'er we're bound, boys,\nIn the bowl our joys shall swim,\nAnd, while we fill it to the brim,\nThey ne'er can run a-ground, boys.\nYet hand in hand, &c.\nLife is like the present hour,\nMark 'd with blended sweet and four,\nOur time flies swift along, boys;\nLike a bowl of punch is man:\nAnd now discover, if you can,\nThe moral of my song, boys.\nYet hand in hand, &c,\n————\nThe following Lines were sung by DURAST-\nANTI, when she took her Leave of the\nEnglish Stage, The Words were in haste\nput together by Mr. POPE, at the earnest,\nRequest of the Earl of PETERBOROW.\nG ENEROUS, gay, and gallant\nnation,\nBold in arms, and bright in arts:\nLand secure from all invasion,\nAll but Cupid's gentle darts!\nFrom your charms, oh who would run?\nWho would leave you for the fun?\nHappy soil, adieu, adieu!\nLet old charmers yield to new.\nIn arms, in arts, be still more shining;\nAll your joys be still increasing;\nAll your tastes be still refining;\nAll your jars for ever ceasing:\nBut let old charmers yield to new:\nHappy soil, adieu, adieu!\n————\nA Burlesque of the above Lines, by Dr.\nARBUTHNOT\nPUPPIES, whom I now an leaving,\nMerry sometimes, always mad,\nWho lavish most when debts are craving,\nOn fool, and farce, and masquerade!\nWho would not from such bubbles run,\nAnd leave such blessings for the fun?\nHappy soil, and simple crew!\nLet old sharpers yield to new;\nAll your tastes be still refining;\nAll your nonsense still more shining:\nBlest in some Berenstad or Boschi,\nHe more aux ward, he more husky;\nAnd never rant, when these are lost t' us,\nAnother Heidegger and Faustus.\nHappy soil, and simple crew!\nLet old sharpers yield to new!\nBubbles ill, adieu, adieu!\n————\nAn ENIGMA\nIN this happy nation, for justice re-\nnown 'd,\nWhere places, and pensions, and honours\nabound,\n'Tis strange that a subject, so honest and\njust,\nSo faithful as I am, so true to my trust,\nSo strict in obeying the laws of the nation,\nShould want that respect to much due to\nmy station.\nI the King's and the Magistrate's power\nsupport;\nI protect, without boasting, both city\nand court;\nYet my name's rudely mention 'd (so hard\nis my fate!)\nNo honours attend me from small or\nfrom great.\nIndeed at my levee, sometimes I must say,\nGreat numbers resort, my assistance to\npray;\nThey know my good homour;—that I'm\nalways inclin 'd\nTo do justice to all, for the good of\nmankind.\nI courtier-like never affect to delay,\nBut their business dispatch, and to send\n'em away:\nAnd those, who my clients peculiarly are,\nAre sure my attention and service of share;\nNay, tho' to my presence reluctant they\ncome,\nBy my care they're made quiet, and sent\neasy home:\nBut that which excites my just indignation,\nMy assembly's composed of the sum of\nthe nation.\nAh! why should the rich and the\ngreat ones thus fly,\nAnd shun my acquaintance, thus\nscornfully shy,\nWhen, to do 'em strict justice, I'd\ngladly comply.\nMethinks I'm ambitious; I long to\ncreate\nA closer connection 'twixt me and the\nGreat;—\nThis shyness is wrong, ye Great Ones,\nbelieve me; [I'll receive ye.\nI know your desert;—with willing arms\nWANTED.\nONE or two Tanyans rising 6 Year\nold Wanted also a Bay Toorkey or\nBay Tazzy Horse for, a Buggy—Any\nPerson having Such to Dispose of by\nApplying to Mr. Andrews at the Library\nmay Hear, of a Purchaser.\nJanuary 8th 1782.\n————\nFOR SALE by PRIVATE\nCONTRACT.\nAN Extensive Spot of Ground in\nthe best and Most airy Place of\nCalcutta whereon is erected two\nSubstantial Commodious Pucka\nBrick Houses.—This Estate already\nbrings in four Hundred Sicca Rupees\nper month and is lett to the Company\nfor a Term at the Will and option of\nthe Purchaser. For the conveni-\nence of the Buyer two thirds of the\nPurchase Money may remain on\nMortgage; For further Particulars\nenquire of Mr. Duncan at the Old\nPlay-House.\nN. B.—If not Sold by Private\nSale before the end of February, it\nwill be submitted to Public Outcry\nby Mr. Duncan.\nCalcutta 17th December 1781.\n————\nTo be SOLD.\nA BUDGEROW the Dimensions &c.\nof an India mans Long Boat with a\nLarge Hall and Venetians enquire of Mr.\nNyss in Calcutta—also a small Convenient\n8 Oar 'd Eudgerow of 2 Rooms both in\ngood repair, and fit for immediate Use.\n24th Nov. 1781.\n————\nWANTED.\nONE Dozen bottles of the very\nbest real Oil of Camphor, per-\nfectly clear and free from adulter-\nation.—(and of such qualities) to\ndispose of, are requested to direct a\nLine for L.—Pat the printing Office,\nmentioning the price, at the same\ntime to send one bottle as a Muster.\nWANTED.\nAN Apprentice to a very genteel Bu-\nsiness, the Son of a European, he\nmust be well acquainted with the En-\nglish Language, and Write a good\nhand, understand something of accounts,\nand of good connections, the Parents, or\nGuardian of such a Person, by applying\nto Mr. HICKY, at the Printing Office,\nmay meet with an Opportunity of pro-\nviding for their Son or Pupil.\nCalcutta 26th Dec. 1781.\n————\nWANTED.\nA Very excellent Horizontal Gold\nstop Watch, Capp 'd and Jewelled\nmade by any of the following Persons Gra-\nham, Mudge, Tomkin, or Hughes, whoever\nhas got such to dispose of they may apply\nto Mr. Hicky at the Printing Office.\n————\nJUST PUBLISHED\nBY AUTHORITY.\nAND is Sold at the Library, the late\nBye Law either bound or in Sheets.\n\n————\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late Printer to the HON, COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1782-01-19", "date": "1782-01-19", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "H ICKY 's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n————\n[ VOL. II ] A Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open in all Parties, but influenced by None.\n————\n104 From Saturday January, the 12th, to Saturday January 19th 1782. [ No. L II ]\n————\nJust Published price 4 Rupees, and sold\nat the following places.\nMessrs. Huggins and O'Donnell, Mr.\nCantwell, Mr. Andrews' at the\nLibrary, at Mr. Duncan's Europe\nshop, and at the Printing Office.\nAN Almanac for the present\nYear, containing the Christi-\nan and Bengal Calendars, with the\nMahometan Æra of the Hegira.—\nThe conjunctions, Squares, and op-\npositions of the Luminaries.—The\nMoons Southing Calculated agreeable\nto apparent Astronomical time to the\nMeridian of Calcutta, and may be\nreduced to any other Meridian by a\nNote inserted for that purpose.—The\nMoons culminating the Meridian,\nbeing very useful for determining the\ntime of High-Water at any Port\nor Harbour provided the time be\nascertained at which it is high Water\nat the full and Change.—The Sout-\nhing may also have it's use by taking\nHer Meridian Altitude, For deter-\nmining the Lattitude, proper Allow-\nance being made for Her Parallex\nin Altitude.—The Equation of\ntime necessary in regulating Clocks,\nAlso a Table of the Suns Rising and\nSetting, independent of Refraction,\nwith directions how to find the\nMoons full and Change at any other\nMeridian on the Globe where Longi-\ntude is ascertained.\n————\nTo Mr. HICKY\nSIR.\nTHOUGH I feel as much\nIndignation, as any Man\npossibly can, against those\nwho endeavor to hurt the\npeace of families, or wound\nthe reputation of Individuals, by Ma-\nlignant publications.—Yet I should be\nheartily sorry to see them limitted by\nany restriction, on the FREEDOM of the\nPRESS, because I am every day more &c\nMore, convinced that it's unrestrained\nproductions, (the Licentious News-pa-\npers themselves not excepted) have con-\nveyed to every corner of Great Britain,\nalong with much impertinence and scur-\nility, such a regard for the Constitution,\nsuch a sense of the Rights of the subject,\n&c such a degree of general knowledge,\nas never was diffused over any other Na-\ntion. Suppose a Law was in acted to\nprotect Individuals from unjust Attacks\nin print, would it not at the same time\nremove the just means, (in many cases)\nof their clearing their innocence, and\nmaking known their wrongs, when in-\njured in a more Essential manner; it\nwould limit the Right which every Bri-\ntain has of publickly addressing his\nCountry men, when he finds himself\nInjured or Oppressed by the perversion\nof Law, or the insolence office.—\nEvery Mans Observation may suggest\nto him, many kinds of injustice and Op-\npression, which the Rich, the Insldious,\nor the power full can commit in spite of\nLaw, or perhaps by the Aid of Law,\nagainst the poor, the unsuspecting, and\nthe friendless, many who can silence\nconscience and evade LAW Tremble at the\nthoughts of their injustice being pub-\nlished. Nothing is nor nothing can be\na greater check to the wanton hess of\npower, than the privilege of unfolding\nprivate grievances at the Barr of the\nPublic, for thus the cause of Individu-\nals is madea Public concern, and the ge-\nneral Indignation which their wrongs\nexcite, form at once, one of the severst\npunishments which can be inflicted on\nthe Oppressor, and one of the strongest\nBulwarks that can be Raised in the de-\nfence of the unprotected. No confusion\nin my mind, can be more terrible than\nthe stern disciplined regularity, and\nVaunted police of Arbitrary Govern-\nments. where every heart is distressed by\nfear, when Mankind dare not assume\ntheir Natural Characters; where the\nfree spirit must crouch to the base slave and\nhireling in Office; where Genius must\nRepress her Effusions, or like the\nEgytian worshipers offer them in sa-\ncrifice to the calvern power.—I\nhope to see the time, that by the assist-\nance of some of the Gentlemen of the\nlong Robe, the limits prescribed, how\nfar a private Man may venture to de-\nclare his thoughts on Public matters;\nbecause a true lover of the Community\nmay think it hard to be a quiet Stander-\nby, and an Indolent looker on,—while\na publick error prevails, by which a\nwhole Country may be ruined. Every\nMan who enjoys property, bath some\nshare in the Public, therefore the case of\nthe Public is in some degree every such\nMans Concern.\nA person of the most sincere and in-\nnocent intentions; and a well wisher to\nhis Country may possibly, by the Ora-\ntory and Comments of Lawyers be char-\nged with many Crimes, which from his\nvery soul he abhors, and consequently\nmay be ruined in his fortune and lest to\nRot amongst Thieves in some Stincking\nJail, merely for mistaking the perlieus\nof the Law. To shew you at once how\nwords may be play'd on by Lawyers.—\nHear the following Storey. Sir George\nRooke, many Years ago was Indicted\nfor calling a Gentleman KNAVE and\nVILLIAN, the Sage Lawyer for the De-\nfendant brought off his Client, by alledg-\ning that the words were not injurious, for\nthat Knave in the Old and true fignifica-\ntion imported only a servant, and Villian\nin Lattin is Villicus, which is no more\nthan a Man employ 'd in Country labour,\nor rather a Baily. Heaven defend me,\nand every Honest Man from such so-\nphistry.\nI am\nSIR\nYour very hum. Serv.\nJ. W. S.\n————\nFRAGMENTS.\nContinued from our Last.\n\"AND if the husband happened to\nhave been guilty, in the same way him-\nself, the draught had no ill effect on the\nwoman, though she had been ever so\nculpable.—Natural justice this.\nThe Spanish inns makes a charge for\nnoise always in their bills, whether you\nmake any or no.\nThe Bishop of Beauvois, who succeed-\ned Cardinal Richlieu, as premier, in\nFrance, proposed to the Dutch, that they\nshould all turn Papists, or be turned out\nof the allianc with the grand monarch.\nLewis the Fourteenth. Though a king,\nRewarded merit, and encouraged\nliterature,\nThe two last letters in Shibboleth\nwould be as good a tell of an Irishman\nas the two first were of the Ephraimites.\nThe Athenians always cast their Chil-\ndren into the sea, that happened to be\nborn with any manner or defect or defor-\nmity.\nWhat can be the reason, that all the\nlittle children of Great Britain and Ire-\nland universally say Me, for I?—Me love\nyou—Me is sleepy—Me is hungry? &c.\nMadmen are always constant in love,\nwhich no man iu his senses ever was.—\nOur passions and principles are steady in\nphrenzy but begin to shift and waver,\nas we return to reason.\nIt is an hard case, that the laws\nshould not have made any manner of\ndifference, between murdering an honest\nman, and only executing a scoundrel.—I\nrealy think that these things should be\nfated ad valorem.\nPliny says, that the crocodile increases\nin strength to its latest age, and dies in\nfull vigour.—This would be a good\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "poetical simile for Avarice which\n\" Grows with our growth, and\n\"strengthens with our weakness.\"\nA lady of my acquaintance told me\none day, in great joy, that she had got\na parcel of the most delightful Novels to\nread, that she had ever met with before.\nThey call them Plutarch's Lives, said\nshe.—I happened, unfortunately, to in-\nform her ladyship, that they were deem-\ned to be authentic bisiories.—Upon which\nher countenance fell, and she never read\nanother line in them.\nA servant maid I had once—her name\nwas not Dorothy*—returned home cry-\ning one day, because a criminal, whom\nshe had obtained leave to go see execute\nhappened to get a reprieve.\nShe had no spleen to the Fellow, for he\nhad been condemned only for a rape,\nnor was she of a cruel natnre.—but she\nhad lost a fight.\nRavisius Textor has given us a cata-\nlogue of persons who died laughing.\nThe Lex Papia for bad men to marry\nafter sixty, and women after fifty.\nI think the law was wrong in the first\narticle—because men may have children,\nlong after that age—or their wives may\nat least, which answers as well for the\ncommunity. But matrimony is generally\nthrown away upon any women after\nWilkes's number.\nTo have Children, is the only modest\nreason, a woman can give for marriage.\n—And after such pretence has ceased,\nwhat an indecent thing must it be, to see\nher proceeding to the gratification of\nher concupiscence, at the very foot of\nthe altar?\n* See last paragraph but one.\n————\nCawn pore 2 Jan., 1782.\nTo Mr. HICKY,\nSIR,\nI HAVE just now perused the Orders\nof the Hon 'ble Board, dated the 17\nUlt. Appointing Captain Alexander\nMaglashan a Brevet Major, to Rank in\nthe Infantry and Army from the date of\nsaid Orders on condition that he imme-\ndiately Resigns the service to avail him-\nself of the Pension. As I take it for\ngranted that the Hon 'ble Board have\nbeen imposed on, by granting that Officer\nthis Indulgence, I think it incumbent\nfor the honor of the Army. And the good\nof the service, to make a few remarks\non this Gentleman's conduct since his\nAdmittance into the service as a Cadet\nin 1770. As the early part of his being a\nSoldier passed away in Obscurity, no-\nthing can be worthy of remarking. In\nthe year 1779; or 80, he came down to\nthe Presidency a Lieutenant, and made\nApplication to Government to be made\na Captain, and sent home on the Pensi-\non, Alledging as a plea, that he had\nlost his health in the service, this he was\npositively refused, finding that his sham\nsickness could not impose on Govern-\nment, for really he was as strong as a\nTicket Porter—what were the next steps\nto be taken? after a little serious consi-\nduration, and consulting his Patrons,\nhe finds Major Eaton in the possession\nof the Command of Buxar, and surmis-\ning this deserving Officer was friendless,\nwhich an enquiry, proved to be really as\nHe and his Friends supposed,—all\ntheir Low, Cunning, and Dirty In-\ngenuity was immediately employed\nto undermine this gentleman, they suc-\nceded agreeable to their wishes, and this\nWorthy Officer, after serving the Com-\npany in every corner of India; was re-\nmoved to the Sepoy Corp, without his\nconsent—to make room for this Prodigy\nof an Officer, when this change was An-\nnounced in Publick Orders, the before\nSick Lt. now appointed a Captain, and\nto Buxar, loses every Idea of the pension\nhe a few days before applied for—Recovers\nall at once—and to the great Astonish-\nments of his friends and the Faculty in\nGeneral, he setts off postto take the Com-\nmand of Buxar, and so great was his\nBodily strength on this Occasion that he\nout run even the Dawks, to Secure the\nEmoluments of his New Command, here\nhe remained for two or three Months, as\nhappy and contented as rude health could\nmake him until Major Eaton Recovered\nfrom the Surprise of his removal, made\napplication to be re-appointed to the\nCommand which he lost by Treachery,\nand without a cause, and to the honor of\nGovernment, let it be Remembered, his\ncomplaints were attended to, by Ordering\nhim to Buxar again, Now the Scene be\ncomes dreadful indeed, What's to be come\nof the late Commandment of Buxar? Why\nhe must immediately visit the Capital,\nand the Old plea of Indisposition,\npitifully pleaded to Government, im-\nploring them to take into their serious\nconsideration, his length of services, &\nMisfortunes, by losing unhappily his\nhealth and constitution, on his March\nfrom Buxar, from which he was cruelly\nOrdered to the Presidency. Now arrived\nat Calcutta, I suppose he acts the part\nof an incurable, and solicites Govern-\nment in piteous accents for the Pension\nof a Major, prudently as I suppose—\nconfining himself to his Chamber, while\nhis worthy and Virtuous Patrons are de-\nliberately imposing on Government by\npresenting his Petition, and bemoaning\nhis very dangerous and Miserable situa-\ntion, with that low cringing Meanness,\nwhich unsuspecting Gentlemen cannot\nguard against, taking it for Granted, as\nI very sincerely do, that the Gentlemen\nof the Council were imposed upon, by\nfalse and infamous Representations, his\nPetition from real motives of humanity\nhas been Attended to, and to the sur-\nprize of us all, Appears a Major by\nBrevet on the Pension, by the Orders of\nthe 17th Dec. 81, thus has that humane\nFund which was Originally intended for\nWorn out Vetrans ONLY, been publickly\nPROSTITUTED to serve a Man every\nway disqualified to receive such a Bounty,\nfrom motives of Christianity, I hope the\nOath was not administer 'd to him, if it\nwas Heaven have Mercy on him! To\nprove whether this prayer is Necessary or\nnot, \"I thus publickly call on you, Major A.\n\" Maglashan, to acquaint those, that you\n\" have so very GROSSLY DECEIVED,\n\" whether you have not already, or have in\n\" readiness to send home a larger sum—then\n\" that prescribed by the Military Fund, dis-\n\" qualifing Officers of your present Rank\n\" from the benifit Arising there from?\"\nThe complexion of this [ILL]\nwithout he is callcus to every feeling\nMust convey horror to his Mind! yet for\nhis inward tranquility, I shall be happy\nif he is able to confute me in this asser-\ntion; and how far he may be worthy of\nthis Indulgence. I hope it will be the\nserious consideration of the Court of\nDirectors, his Military Genius I believe\nis not very Conspicuous, unless his very\nActive Retreat from the late Colonel,\nLeslie's Camp, may be deem 'd honorable\nin the time of Service the only time he\nwas ever employed.\nI am Sir,\nYour Obedient Servant,\nAn Officer,\n————\nA New Sheep Shearing Song.\nI.\nA Wond'rous tale my Friend\nwas told\nHow from some foreign shore,\nTo Greece of Old a fleece of Gold;\nAdvent 'rous Jason bore.\nII.\nYet murmur not my honest swains\nYour Native Flocks to keep,\nNot less your gains whose peaceful\nplains;\nAre silver 'd o'er with Sheep.\nIII.\nMore richly doth our pains requite\nThe Harvest of the Fold,\nWhose fleeces white are chang 'd by\nfight;\nBy Commerce into Gold.\nCHORUS.\nHappy Britons while we shear,\nOur Silver fleeces once a Year;\nAs rich if not so rare,\nIf that of Old\nA Fleece of Gold\nWe neither know or care.\nWe &c.\n————\nA New Song\nTHE youth of the age are so prodigal\ngrown\nSo profligate thoughtless and idle.\nThe youth &c.\nThat all my Estate should I lend on loan\nThat all &c.\nAt new market races at Bathe such places\nMy Houses and Lands would go after\nhis own\nMy Houses &c.\nAt new &c.\nNo, no, no, no no let him bite on the\nbridle\nThe bridle no no let him bite on the bridle\nII.\nOur family Mansion which time still\nregards\nIn mould 'ring would to her and side\nOur family &c.\nOur Oaks that have sheltered old druids\nand Bards\nOur Oaks &c.\nAt almacks at artheras among stars and\nGarters\nTo Earth would be felled by a cut of the\nCards.\nTo Earth &c.—\nAt almacks &c.—\nNo no, no &c.—\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "THE CON-SEQUENCES.\nAN old gentleman having occa-\nsion for a footman, desired his\nnephew to look out for one; and as he\ncould not find any other whom he\nthought would suit him, he desired\nhis own to hire himself to his uncle.\nThe man who revered his young master\nreluctantly quitted him, but being\npersuaded it would be for his advant-\nage he repaired to the old gentleman,\nwho being confident that his nephew\nwould not recommend him an im-\nproper person, only asked him, if\nhe understood sequences. \"I do not\nknow Sir (replied the man) but if you\nwill be pleased to explain yourself, I\nhope I shall be able to give you satis-\nfaction? \"—\" I mean, said, the old\ngentleman, that when I order you to\nlay the cloth you should understand\nby it all the things connected with it,\nas the knives, forks, salt, spoons,\n&c, &c. And so upon all occasions,\nnot to do barely what you are bid,\nby word of mouth, but to think of\nthe Con-sequences, Sequences or de-\npendencies of one thing upon ano-\nother.\"\nThe man assured him that he had\nnot the least about of pleasing him,\naccordingly he was hired, and for\nsome time they agreed perfectly\nwell but at last, his master finding\nhimself suddenly ill one morning\nordered him to fetch a nurse, as soon\nas possible. Instead of returning\nwith speed, he was absent for several\nhours; and the moment he came into\nhis master's presence he severely\nreprimanded him for having staid\nso long away, when he had sent him\non business that required dispatch.\nThe arch fellow waited till the old\ngentleman's passion was abated, and\nthen proceeded to justify his conduct\nin the following manner. \"That he\nwent and found the Nurse who was\nbelow, that thinking the consequence\nof a Nurse might be an Apothecary,\nhe had been for one, who was also\nbelow: that knowing, a Doctor\nalways followed an Apothecary he\nhad likewise fetched a Physician who\nwas in waiting. A Surgeon was of-\nten he said the Sequence to a Doctor,\nand an Undertaker the Consequence of\nall, he had therefore brought them,\nand hoped he had thoroughly under-\nstood his orders.\" The old Gentle-\nman was so pleased with the humour\nof the man, that he ordered him to\nfetch a Lawyer to make a codicil to\nhis Will, by which he left him a\nvaluable legacy.\n————\nCALCUTTA.\nCHANDERNAGORE\nIntelligence Extraordinary.\nON Monday the 7th January was\ngiven by T. D. C.—Esq; one\nof the most Elegant Balls that has ever\nbeen display'd on the Oriental shore.—\nThe Ball was open'd by the Amiable\nMrs. R— and Mons. B.—, a French\nGentleman well known in the Bon Ton.\nMany very graceful Minutes were wal-\nked by the Beauties of the Age, amongst\nwhom the inimitable Miss W—— ex-\ncell'd in every step and motion.—So\nminutely graceful was that young Lady\nand so charmingly easy in the Minuet\nDe la Cour that the Pen must inevitably\nfail that pretends to do her justice by\ndescription, suffice to say, that a Band\nof Music might have been lead with the\nexactest time by the Motion of her foot.\nThe Company consisted of almost all\nNations, and the Ladies of each were\nsuperbly Beautiful.—The Country\nDances and Cotillons began about Nine\nand continued 'till near one o 'Clock.\nwhen supper was announced upon Ta-\nble. —Considering the very large Compa-\nny that fat down to supper, every thing\nwas conducted with the gratest Regula-\nrity and Harmony. —The House was so\nwell Illuminated, and look 'd so gay\nfrom Top to Bottom that the greatest\nMilanthrope must have participated in\nthe Happiness that shewn transparent\nin the countenances of all. —Wit circu-\nlated with the Glass, Bon Mots, and\nRepartees became cogenial to the whole,\nin short, pleasure had taken possession\nfor the Night, and kick 'd out sorrow\nby the Heels. —After Supper the\nCompany return'd to the Hall where\nthey soon made up a Dance, and hopp 'd\nwith all the Life and spirits of the most\nAnimated Mortals.—Those that were\nlookers on were not a little entertain'd\nby the Band of Malae Musicians. —\nTheir truly Tragic, Comic, Phiz's pro-\nvoked the risibility of Observers and was\nan high entertainment for true lovers of\nFun. —They had made a little too free\nwith the Juice of the Grape which occa-\nsionally made them Play a thousand An-\ntick tricks. —The Countels of Necolloi\nbeing much indisposed was not present,\nbut the Countess De Carrion honor 'd\nthe Company with her presence. —The\nBall broke up about five o' Clock to the\nregret of many who wish 'd sincerely that\nAurora wou 'd have kept back the blush-\ning Morning, which interrupted the\nNocturnal enjoyment of happy Mortals.\nMr. C—desire to plerse had I may\nventure to say the desired affect and\nshow 'd him indubitably to be the tree\npolite Man. I am yours &c.\nJACK CAPER.\n————\nBy an Extract of a Letter from Madras\nwe are informed that.\nA Danish Ship of War of 60\nGuns is arrived at Tranquebar\ndirect from Copenhagen on purpose\nto protect their Trade in India against\nthe French, who have Commenced\nHostilities against that Nation.\nShe likewise brings an Account of\nSpeaking with one of our line of Bat-\ntle Ships the Albion of 64 Guns in\nthe Latt. of St. Pauls all well She is\none of the June Fleet bound to\nMadras.\nHis Majesties Ship the chacer\nCapt. Parr of 20 Guns was dispatched\nin Consequence of so many Rice\nVessels being taken—She arrived at\nCoringa 20 Hours after the French\nPrivateer had Salid, a Lucky circum-\nstance for Monsieur Ragout.\nON thursday 7th February 1782\nWill be run for over the Chan-\ndernagore Course a Plate of 1.500\nSicca Rupees the best of two three\nMile Heats; free for all Horses,\nMares, or Geldings, reputed Hun-\nters that have not been in training\nfor a Race this Season before the 20th\nNovember 1781 to be rode by Gen-\ntlemen, the Horses to be Shewn and\nentered on the 6th February 1782.\nbetween the Hours of 7 and 10 in the\nMorning—Entrance for each Horse,\nMare or Gelding 100. Sicca Rupees\nEach the amount of the entrance to\nbe drawn by the proprietor of the\nWnning Horse, Double entrance at\nthe Post admitted—One Gold Mohur\nto be paid to the Clerk of the Course,\nthe Winner to pay double fees, any\nDispute that may arise to be decided\nby the Stewards that are to be appoint-\nted on the day the Horses are entered\nalso a Match of one two Mile Heat\non the Chandernagore Course the 7th\nFebruary 1782 by Mr. Richard sons\nBay Horse —Robin Hood; against\nMr. Holmes Gray Horse Barrick\nBilly Ketch weight, half forfeit\nChandernagore 15th January 1782,\nD. Murphy, Clerk of the Course.\nA Correspondent has obliged us with the\nfollowing List of Privateer's sitled out\nfrom the Miurisius, and Columb,\nNow Cruzing on the Cost, and in\nthe sireigh of Mallaca and which\ngreatly annoys our Trade in those part.\nA List of Privateers from the\nMAURITTUS.\nOcean\nLauristane\nSuliman\nSt. Ann\nTeresa\nConsince\nPhillepine\n15 Guns.\n18 do\n30 do\n12 do\n20 do\n18 do\n18 do\nFrom COLUMBO.\nPatriot\nFrom Batavia\nBeverwyk\nAmphitrite\nWalcherea\n18 Guns\n\n20 do\n15 do\n18 do\nBy a letter received from Madras\ndated 27th December, we are sorry\nto here of the death of Lt. Philip\nHerbert of the Bengal Artillery.\nARRIVAL,\n14th Jan. Ship Resolution Capt.\nPoynting, Madras.\nDEPARTURES.\nJan. 13th Snow Antonietta Maria\nDijsterwald, Mallay Coast.—Do.\nSnow Poliy—Calse, Madras Rice.\n14th snow William, Syrang do—do.\nShip George, J. Edmonstone, do.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "POET 's CORNER.\nIf you think the following Lines worthy a\nplace in your Poets Corner insert them and\noblige.\nYour obedient Servant,\nA Subscriber.\nA Song addressed to Miss W—l l—ms.\nI.\nO Anna, thy matthews delight;\nIneffable goodness is thine\nSure never was Nymph half so bright,\nOr soul that felt passion like mine.—\nThy smiles are like blossoms in may\nWhen our senses with odours thy greet\nWhen the Buds of gay flowers display\nAnd each Tendrill diffuses a sweet.—\nII.\nYe powers of love hear my pray 'r\nMake mutual all our desires\nOf often the edge of despair,\nTho' you torture me still with your\nfires.—\nHer frowns rob my soul of it's rest,\nLike the fever's intemperate heat\nWhilst I live, give me place in her beast,\nWhen I die, let me die at her Feet.—\nM: D:\nChinsura 10th January 1782.\n————\nELEGY to DELIA.\nTHE tedious night was spent in tears,\nAnd now th' unhappy morn appears;\nOn which my Delia quits the shore,\nAh! Must we part to meet no more?\nThe cruel thought has chill 'd my frame,\nBut not despair can quench the flame,\nThat love has kindl 'd in my breast:\nAh! Whither shall I search for rest?\nThy Kiss no more a balm supplies\nFor wounds inflected by your Eyes,\nNor on thy breast can I recline,\nAnd mingle all my soul with thine,\nEeach day the former day surpass 'd\nInjoys alas! too great to last;\nFortune was envious of our bliss,\nAnd plung 'd us into deep distress.\nDistress too great to be endur 'd,\nBy absence never to be cured;\nHopeless, my Delia, I deplore,\nFor ever, tho' unseen, adore,\nDelia, tho' compell 'd to part,\nStill, still for me preserve thy heart;\nNor dire absence nor wars alarms,\nNor fate shall keep me from thy Arms;\nOur vows are feald—This parting kiss,\nThe sacred pledge of future bliss:\nFor ever on my lips shall dwell,\nO! heaven the weeps, farewell, farewell.\nCold pale and trembling I retire,\nAnd yet my very Soul is fire;\nSupport me heaven, my breath is gone,\nMy grief has Changed me into stone.\nJ.—DURGEE.\nPULTAH. May the 21st.\n————\nSIR.\nIF you think the following Song deserving of\na place in your very Entertaining Paper,\nyou have a Subscribers wishes to insert it,\nit is an Extemporary Production of our\nlittle Club of Nimrods, and Muse (who\nis as little remarkable for his Poetical\nEffusions, as for his Taciturnity, when\nany important Question is Agitated) claims\nno small Share of Merit in this Composi-\ntion, if we may be allowed the expression\n(now the Song is committed to paper) to\nwhich be hopes to must with the approbation\nof the Publick. Sign 'd) A. R.\nT.\nAT Chandernagore, or there abouts\nA smart young Fellow dwells\nFor making Puding and Ragouts\nHis Neigh bours, he Excels,\nII.\nHis Practise with his Skill agrees\nFor keeping House and Kitchen\nAnd though his mind is not at case\nYou will find it hard to Vex him\nIII.\nThey come, old Bull, fill up your Glass\nUnto the Sparkling brim\nAnd to our Hero's merit pass\nThat merit, due to him\nIV\nCome, come we'll Sing long life to him\nWho tickles all our Palates\nMay his Mansion Ring, Lucullus King!\nRoast Beef, Plum pud 'ing Claret.\nBANDELL.\n17th October 1781.\n————\n[ILL] by Mr. J. PRESCOT,\nNo. 114, in the Cossitollah Baazar.—\nABOUT, 550 Dozen, of very old\nMaderi 'a wine in Bottles, and in\nChests, of about 5, Dozen each—also\nabout, 200, Dozen of the best Brandy\nin Bottles and in chests, of about 5\nDozen.—also, Constantia wine in bottles\nand old Maderi 'a wine in pipes and other\nLiquers. &c. &c. &c.\nCalcutta 14th January 1782.\n————\nWANTED.\nONE or two Tanyans rising 6 Year\nold Wanted also a Bay Toorkey or\nBay Tazzy Horse for, a Buggy.—Any\nPerson having Such to Dispose of by\nApplying to Mr. Andrews at the Library\nmay Hear, of a Purchaser.\nJanuary 8th 1782.\n————\nFOR SALE by PRIVATE\nCONTRACT.\nAN Extensive Spot of Ground in\nthe best and Most airy Place of\nCalcutta whereon is erected two\nSubstantial Commodious Pucka\nBrick Houses.—This Estate already\nbrings in four Hundred Sicca Rupees\nper month and is lett to the Company\nfor a Term at the Will and option of\nthe Purchaser. For the conveni-\nence of the Buyer two thirds of the\npurchase Money may remain on\nMortgage; For further Particulars\nenquire of Mr. Duncan at the Old\nPlay-House.\nN. B.—If not Sold by Private\nSale before the end of February, it\nwill be submitted to Public Outcry\nby Mr. Duncan.\nCalcutta 17th December 1781\n————\nTo be SOLD.\nA BUDGEROW the Dimensions &c.\nof an India mans Long Boat with a\nLarge Hall and Venetians enquire of Mr.\nNyss in Calcutta—also a small Convenient\n8 Oar 'd Budgerow of 2 Rooms both in\ngood repair, and fit for immediate Use.\n24th Nov. 1781.\n————\nWANTED.\nONE Dozen bottles of the very\nbest real Oil of Camphor, per-\nfectly clear and free from adulter-\nation.—whoever has got such a\nquantity, (and of such qualities) to\ndispose of, are requested to direct a\nLine for L.—P at the printing Office,\nmentioning the price, at the same\ntime to send one bottle as a Muster.\n————\nWANTED.\nAN Apprentice to a very genteel Bu-\nsiness, the Son of a European, he\nmust be well acquainted with the En-\nglish Language, and Write a good\nhand, understand something of accounts,\nand of good connections, the Parents, or\nGuardian of such a Person, by applying\nto Mr. HICKY, at the Printing Office,\nmay meet with an Opportunity of pro-\nviding for their Son or Pupil.\nCalcutta 26th Dec. 1781.\n————\nWANTED.\nA Very excellent Horizontal Gold\nstop Watch, Capp 'd and Jewelled\nmade by any of the following Persons Gra-\nBam, Mudge, Tomkin, or Hughes, whoever\nhas got such to dispose of they may apply\nto Mr. Hicky at the Printing Office.\nJUST PUBLISHED\nBY AUTHORITY.\nAND is Sold at the Library, the late\nBye Law either bound or in Sheets.\n————\nWANTED.\nA VERY small Horse, very tame\nand very handsome, broke to\nthe Draft, and fit to the trusted to\ndraw a Childs chaise, and any person\nhaving such to dispose of may meet\nwith a purchaser by applying to the\nClerk of the printing Office.\n————\nMr. P. MAC I N T Y R E.\nB FGS leave to inform the Publick\nthat he is removed to Chaunpaul\nGauc where he contimes to fell China\nGoods whole sale and Retail.\nCalcutta January 11th 1782.\n————\nWANTED.\nIMMEDIATELY, a book called\nthe HIND, and PANTER, wrote\nby Dryden whoever has got such a\nbook, and are willing to dispose of\nit are requested to send with a Line\ndirected to G. A. at the printing\nOffice mentioning the price.\n————\nHARMONIC ASSEMBLY.\nTHE Stewards of the Subcrip-\ntion, Assembly Give Notice,\nthe Ball will be held on Tuesday next\nand Continued, as usual.\n————\nWANTED.\nA VERY Elegant Diamond Breast\nBuckle the stones Europr cut, and\nEurope Sett—Any person having such\nto dispose of are requested to send it by\ntheir Sarcar to the printing Office with\na letter mentioning the lowest Price,\nand if approved of thy will be treated\nwith.\n\n————\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late Printer to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1782-01-26", "date": "1782-01-26", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "HICKY 's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n————\n[ VOL. III ] A Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open in all Parties, but influenced by None.\n————\n104 From Saturday January, the 19th to Saturday January 26th 1782. [ No. I ]\n————\nJust Published price 4 Rupees, and sold\nat the following places.\nMessrs. Huggins and O'Donnell, Mr.\nCantwell, Mr. Andrews' at the\nLibrary, at Mr. Duncan's Europe\nshop, and at the Printing Office.\nAN Almanac for the present\nYear, containing the Christi-\nan and Bengal Calendars, with the\nMahometan Æra of the Hegira.—\nThe conjunctions, Squares, and op-\npositions of the Luminaries.—The\nMoons Southing Calculated agreeable\nto apparent Astronmical time to the\nMeridian of Calcutta, and may be\nreduced to any other Meridian by a\nNote inserted for that purpose.—The\nMoons culminating the Meridian,\nbeing very useful for determining the\ntime of High-Water at any Port\nor Harbour provided the time be\nascertained at which it is high Water\nat the full and Change.—The Sout-\nhing may also have it's use by taking\nHer Meridian Altitude, For deter-\nmining the Lattitude, proper Allow-\nance being made for Her Parallex\nin Altitude.—The Equation of\ntime necessary in regulating Clocks,\nAlso a Table of the Suns Rising and\nSetting, independent of Resraction,\nwith directions how to find the\nMoons full and Change at any other\nMeridian on the Globe where Long-\ntude is ascertained.\n————\nSOME REMARKS on the GREAT\nUTILITY and AMUSEMENT\nderived from a NEWS-PAPER.\n\" Providing it is not conducted by\n\" a Slave, and a Hireling\".\nIT has been often ob-\nserved that there is not so\ninconsistent, so incoher-\nent, so Heterogenious,\nalthough so useful and agreeable a\nthing, as a Public News-Paper.—\nThe opposite opinions and observa-\ntions of contending Essayists, with\npremature Deaths, spurious Marri-\nages, Births, Bankruptcies, &c. &c.\nfrom a fund of entertainment for a\nWorld, of which it is in it's self no\nbad Epitome.\nA NEWS-PAPER of this kind\nis [ILL] a Type of that caprice and\nlevity for which our Country-men\nare remarked by Foreigners, that it\nmay be justly styled an English mans\nCoat of Arms; and our modern He-\nralds would do well to adopt so\nstriking an Emblem of our Air, Soil,\nand Consitution; and yet the Turk-\nish Alcoran is not half so sacred to a\nrigid Mahometan, a Parish feast to\nan Overseer, a strength dispencing\nhaunch to an Alderman, a general\nElection to a free holder, or a Lu-\ncrative Contract to a Bengal depend-\nant as a LONDON GAZETTE is\nto an English Politician. He enters\nupon it with all the Pomp and vehera-\ntion of the first, swallows and gorges\nit with all the voluptuous avidity of\nthe second and third, and concludes\nwith the intoxication of the latter.\nIf the delectable Paper is an account\nof a Naval achievement he Toasts the\nAdmirals, and Captains, in half\npints a piece, gets drunk with Loy-\nalty, and goes to Bed with his Head\nfull of seventy-fours, sixty-fours,\nFrigates, Transports, and fire Ships.\nA News-Paper whose magnitude\nis so much superior, and where the\nchief of its contents are not sanctified\nby Government or official Authority,\nis obliged to become the receptacle\nof invention, Genius and embellish-\nment: hence it is made a Museum,\nof—we hears—they write—it is said\na Correspondent remarks—with a long\nLift of ifs and supposes that it at once\nserves to please, amuse, divert, and\ninform, and yet the evils of Pan-\ndore's box do not operate more pow-\nerfully, or diffuse themselves more\nextensively, than these paragraphs\ndo over the face of the whole Earth.\nI have known a we hear alter a Mans\nFace, as weather would a Baromiter,\nand an it is said distort his features\nwith the force of an electrical shock.\nI have seen an if make a Man cry\nwhile on the contrary, a suppose has\nprovocked his ratability. And thus\ndo they operate, like Physick, ac-\ncording to the Constitutions, Tem-\npers, and Principles of the Patients.\nAbstracted from Politic 's, the ge-\nneral tenour of our dome stick infor-\nmation is not a little curious: whe-\nther is arises from accident or design\nI know not, but I have frequently\nseen, after a Paragraph reciting the\nElegance of an Entertainment, a\nCommission of Bankruptcy has im-\nmediately followed: after a City-\nfeast, I have often seen a Mtlancbel-\nly account of the sudden Death of an\nAlderman by an Apoplectic fit a af-\nter an Advertisement of the Art of\nFencing taught by Monsour Long-\nsword, the circumstance relative to\na Du I have followed, whereon one\nof the combatante had been ron\nthrough the Body, after a Marriage,\na Devorce, and thus have I seen\nin the name Uniform order, in a\nNews-Paper, as their consequences\ndo in real Life. Our Coriosity may\nbe extended by observing the various\neffects the different Articles of Intel-\nligence has on different persons.—\nThus, a Marriage will mortify the\nBreast of an Old Maid and hurt the\nPride of a young one, whilst it give\nconsolation to many a poor Husband,\nwho reads that another has fallen in-\nto his situation. A Death if it is a\nWise will make Husbands envy the\nWidower, Wives and Widows pity\nthe deceased, and hurt at the Hus-\nbands good fortune, exclaim against\nthe Monster for not shewing a pro-\nper degree of sorrow on the occasion,\nwhile one of them perhaps, Marries\nhim in a Month after. If it is the\nDeath of a young Virgin, She is in-\ndeed generally [ILL] (except by a\nRival)n and her fate is attributed by\nfemales, to some cruel hard hearted\nBrute, whom she was too good for,\nand whose ill usage broke her heart.\nA Paragraph of an accident gives, if\nthe object is rich, pleasure, to the\nSuageon, caution to the World, and\nanxiety to his Relation. A Com-\nmission of Bankruptcy deals out\nhope and fear in equal successions\nindeed all the passions incident to the\nhuman frame, are elated and put in\nMotion by a News-Paper, the cele-\nbrated Beauty who went to bed dis-\npleased, is the next Morning put\ninto a pleasant humour, by some\nlively and witty strokes, at which\nthe laughs so heartily, that the quite\nentirely forgets the cause of what\ndispleased her the Night before, and\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "whilst she is in this heavenly mood\nin stalks her dying lover, over welmed\nwith perturbation of mind, from his\nbeing so clumsey the night before as\nto tread on the Toe of his charmer\nas he was handing her down stairs\nfrom the Harmonic, and for so doing\nexpected a frown the moment he\napproached her, but the sudden\ntransition from grief to joy the mo-\nment he beholds her lovely face\nmark'd with smiles and dimples the\ninstant he enters the room.—In short\na News paper is a bill of fire, con-\ntaining all the Luxerries, as well as\nthe necessaries of life. Politicks are\nnow the roast beef of the times, and\na dish equally sumptuous to the King\nand the Cobler, but hateful to Law-\nyerrs Contracters, & hirelings. Poetry\nis Plum-pudding, and palatable only\nto the lovers of the Muse. There are\nothers that act as vegetables, to com-\nplete the Course, while our mails,\nfrom france and spain serve up nothing\nbut kickshaws and fricasees.\nThe four winds (the initials of\nwhich make the NEWS) are not so\ncapricious, or liable to change, as\nour Public intelligencers: we have\non Monday morning a whisper—on\nTuesday a rumour—on Wednesday,\na conjecture—on Thursday, a pro-\nbable—on Friday, a positive—and\non Saturday a premature. And thus\nare our hopes and expectations for five\ndays regularly; and almost mecha-\nnically increased, till the sixth com-\npliments us with a disapointment.\nIt's defects, however, bear no\ncomparison to its beauties, which are\nequally celebrated in the Court, as\non the Taylors Shop board. It is a\ncaricature, happily calculated to please\nthe good and Virtuous, by holding\nup to Public View the hypocritical\nVillian, and traitor to his King and\nCountry. One persons affections we\nin a sinecure [ILL], another 's in a job\nContract, one in a salt Agency,\nanother in a paymaster ship these\nkind of gentlemen are troubled with\na palpitation of heart, and a strong\nnervous disorder the moment they\ntake a News paper in hand an armed to\nthe highest degree of conscious horror\narising from an apprehension that\ntheir private dark and baleful deeds\nmay possibly he held forth to Public\nview.\n\nAnother delights in curious anec-\ndotes, a fourth in a tale of Scandal;\na fifth, in horse Races a sixth in\ntheatrical intelligence; a seventh in\nPoets corner; and I really know a\nperson of a humane disposition whose\ninward feelings are gratified in a degree\nproportioned to the bloody circum-\nstance and relation of a murder.\nThus it's a News-paper, a Magazine\nor Toy shop, where every one has\nhis hobby-horse; and thus all capa-\ncities and descriptions are periodically\nfurnished with instruction, amuse-\nment and information. Without it,\nCoffee houses, Ale houses, and bar-\nbers shops, would undergo a change\nnext to depopulation; and our\ncountry Villagers, the Curate, the\nexcise man, and the blacksmith,\nwould lose the self satisfaction of\nbeing as wise as our first Minister of\nState.\nI am Sir yours &c. &c.\nHONESTIES.\n————\nMr. HICKY,\nTHE Public are obliged to your\nCorrespondent, Condour, for\nhis account of the Distribution of the\nBeejah Ghur Prize Money, and till\nthey see some other account of it\nPublished, have a Right to believe\nit.—I am myself particularly ob-\nliged, because it has cleared the\nCharacters of Men, some of whom\nI have long respected and esteemed,\nfrom Accusations, which, had they\nbeen just, would have been not only\nunfavorable but dishonorable and\ndisgraceful.\nFrom all the inquiries I have\nmade, (and I have been at some\npains to inform myself) the Compa-\nnys right to all the property found\nin Fortresses in India, reduced by\ntheir Troops, is indubitable; and\nwithout Authority those Troops\nwould ever be criminal in appropri-\nating such plunder to themselves.\nThe Company, no doubt, have a\npower to relinquish their right in fa-\nvor of the Captors, and when they\nare in a state of wealth and affluence,\nit is becoming and proper in Go-\nvernment to reward the Troops ac-\ncording to their Merit.—No body, I\nbelieve, will venture to assert, that\nthe Troops who reduced Beejah\nGhur were without Merit, but there\nare some presumptuous enough to\nsay it was not equal to the reward,\nnor conformable to the present cir-\ncumstances of the Company.—I for\nmy part, Mr. HICKY, totally dis-\nagree with them, and upon this\nprinciple, which you, I believe,\nwill think just, that Government,\nwhich is always composed of Men\nnot less distinguished for their ho-\nnesty and probity than their Judge-\nment and penetration, would never\nconsent to such a manificent distri-\nbution (for Mr. HICKY it has made\neven Boys who are scarcely fit to\nbear the weight of their Arms Men\nof Fortune, excuse the inconsisten-\ncy) without much merit on the one\nside, and much wealth and resource\non the other.\nIn all states, the histories of which\nI have Read; and in every political\ntract I have ever perused, Public\nEconomy and private Virtue appear\ntwo ingredients essential to its wel-\nfare, and where they have not been\npracticed, its prosperity, even exist-\nence, has been but of short durati-\non.—Sorry should I be to think such\nwere the circumstances of the Coun-\ntry in which I have now the happi-\nness to reside, but were I so ridicu-\nlous as to say so, the falsity and ab-\nsurdity would be to obvious to escape\nthe immediate detection of the most\nunobserving.—I shall not therefore\nenter upon such vain and ridiculous\nsubjects however serious some Men\nmay consider them, but content my-\nself with a few more remarks on the\nbusiness which first occasioned my\nbecoming your Corresponden, and\nwith which it will most likely for\neve end, as I do not feel myself\nmuch inclined or calculated to be a\nWrite for a Public Paper.\n\nI am now Mr. HICKY not a\nyoung man, and from a very early age\nI have had the honor of being an\nOfficer in the Hon'ble Companies\nMilitary Establishment in Bengal.—\nI am therefore, as you may believe,\nnot a little attached to the Army, and\nnot altogether without prejudices\nwhich, to the indifferent part of\nmankind, may appear improper.—\nwith all my prejudices, however, I\nhave over thought that the Interest\nof our Employers ought to have some\nconsideration, but particularly in times\nof public danger and alarm.—The\nday on which the Rohillas lost their\nindependence. I had the honor of\nserving in the army under Colonel\nChampion, and am one of the Officers\nentitled to the late Nabob Vizier\nSujah Doula's donation.—Why the\nmoney was not paid at the time has\noften been to me a matter of wonder\nand surprise, because the Nabob and\nthe Company were then certainly in\nCircumstances Sufficient to justify\nit. Some time ago, from common\nreport (which is not always to be\ndepended on) I was led to believe\nthat the Company's affairs in the east,\nwere much changed for the worse,\nand that the Government was extre-\nmely distressed for the necessary\nsupplies.—From, what I thought a\nproper consideration of such circum-\nstances, I had Relinquished in my\nown mind all hope of ever getting any\npart of the late Nabobs donation, and\nI believe most of my Brother Officers\nentertained Sentiments not very dis-\nsimilar but now that Affairs have\ntaken a more favourable turn, in so\nmuch as to be able to give away five\ntimes the Amount of the donation to\nabout one half the number of Officers\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "and Troops, it would be such a want\nof attention to their Intrests as the\nword Condemn, if every Officer,\ncomprehended in that donation, did\nnot Openly, but Respectfully ac-\nquaint Government, how much it\nbehoved them ad how much they\nexpected the immediate payment of a\nSum, which, in place Cosonveying\nindependence to the Claimants, would\ndo little more than raise many of them\nabove penury and distress.—Justice\nMr. HICKY is a principle that\nought to Actuate every Government,\nand where the injustice is not very\nStircking people are seldom heard to\ncomplain. —I have been told that the\nRohilla donation money would never\nbe paid, and I have been not a little\nAstonished at it, —To account for\nsuch a Resolution of Government\nupon any just or rational principles\nhas always puzzled me not a little,\nand I have tried it in every view and\nwith much attention, but all to no\npurpose—It has ever presented itself\nas a piece of as great injustice, as I ever\nRemember to have met with in the\nCourse of my reading or observation. —\nI therefore Mr. HICKY have not a\ndoubt but that the error of such rea-\nsoning will be very soon evinced by a\nComplete payment of every Rupee\nof that donation, to which in my\nopinion, the Officers and troops are\nas much intitled as a—to his Salary,\nor even you Mr. HICKY to a twelve\nmonths Impresonment.\nA. B.\n————\nSIR.\nYou will I hope have no objection to\ninsert the above Lines, in your\nnext Paper, in answer to those in-\nserted by 2 in the corner, in the\nlast India Gaxette.\nYour Obed. Serv.\nA Subscriber.\nTo the ne plus ultra Bard—alias 2\nin the corner.\nWHERE is the Poet who your\nBard invites\nTo Solemnize in Rhyme the Wrang-\nham's Rights. —\nLet him come forth, and due Obe-\ndience pay,\nTo 2's grim summons in some dole-\nful Lay; —\nRelate what well too well She\nknows,\nHe ne'er could colebrare in Verse or\nProse,\n(Ah cruel Truth!) That he should\nonly dream,\nWithout the Towers to elevate his\nTheme.\n2. (out of the corner.)\n————\nA CAUTION AGAINST JUDG-\nING BY APPEARANCES.\nAN ANECDOTE.\nABOUT thirty years ago an En-\nglish packet boat that had se-\nveral passengers on board was cast\naway upon a rock, and in so great\ndanger of sinking, that all who were\nin it endeavoured to save themselves\nas well as they could though only\nthose who could swim well, had a\nbare possibility of doing it. Among\nthe Passangers there were two women\nof fashion, who seeing themselves\nin such a disconsolate condition,\nbegged of their husbands not to leave\nthem. One of them chose rather to\ndie with his wise than to forsake her;\nthe other, though he was moved with\nthe utmost compassion for his wife,\ntold her, That for the good of their\nchildren, it was better one of them\nshould live than both perish. By a\ngreat piece of good luck, next to a\nmiracle, when one of our men had\ntaken the last and long farewell in\norder to save himself, and the other\nheld in his arms the person that was\ndearer to him than life, the ship was\npreserved. It is with a secret sorrow\nand vexation of mind, that I must\ntell the sequel of the story, and let\nmy reader know, that this faithful\npair, who were ready to have died in\neach other's arms, about three years\nafter their escape, upon some trifling\ndisgust, grew to a coldness at first, and\nat length fell out to such a degree,\nthat they left one another, and parted\nfor ever. The other couple lived\ntogether in an uninterrupted friend-\nship and felicity; and what was\nremarkable, the husband whom the\nshipwreck had like to have separated\nfrom his wise, died a few months\nafter her death, not being able to\nsurvive the loss of her.\n————\nA DIALOGUE BETWEEN DE-\nSIRE AND PLEASURE.\nBY A YOUNG OXONIAN.\nDESIRE.\nDEAR Pleasure, how disappoint-\ning is they short stay?\nPLEASURE.\nWild Desire, how fatiguing is thy\nvast extent! I exhaust my stock, yet\nthou thinkest me too spairing. Like\nmost lovers, thou art tired in a mo-\nment with embraces, purchased at\nthe price of an age of pain, so I must\nleave thee, if I would regain that es-\nteem which enjoyment makes me for-\nfeit; absence, and a new dress, are\nthe only restorers of palled appetites. —\nIt is strange that what is pleasing in\nitself should seldom seem so but when\ndistant.\n\" The worth of friends by absence\nbest is known,\nAnd youth and health most priz 'd\nwhen both are gone.\"\nThou art so sickle, that fortune,\ncompared to thee, is constant, and so\nunbounded, that thou outdoest those\nthree things that cry—It is not\nenough.\nDESIRE.\nWhat is more noble, what more\nexalted, than to be unconfined I has\nnot this something divine in it?\nto be Continued\n————\nCALCUTTA,\nON Wednesday last was tried in\nthe Supreme Court of Judica-\nture in Calcutta, before the Hon 'ble\nSir Elijah Impey, an action brought\nby Warren Hastings Esq; against\nMr. James Augustus Hicky Printer\nof the Original Bengal Gazette, on\nthe same Indictment on which he\nthe said Warren Hastings had the said\nJames Augustus Hicky tried and\nfined guilty, at the Assises last June\nand for which he the said Ja's Aug.\nHicky was sentenced to remain one\nYear in Prison, and to pay a fine of\n2000 R's to the said Warren Hastings\nwho has on Wednesday last had da-\nmages given him by Sir ELIJAH\nIMPEY against the said Mr. HICKY\nto the very heavy sum of 5000 Sicca\nRupees, which with the fine laid on\nby sentence last June amount to\n7,000 Sicca Rupees with a long\nConfinement of one year in Jail in this\ndangerous, and Scorching, Climet.\n(Marriag's) on Saturday Mr. Boure\nto Miss Sadleir, —And on Thursday\nMr. Hay to Miss Wagstasse\nDEPARTURES.\n19th Jan. Snow Argylshire, Scot\nMadras with Rice. —24th Ship\nNunsuch William Richardson, Chi-\nna, Ophium.\n————\nADDRESS.\nMR. HICKY having been in-\nformed that some Gentlemen\ndid for their own private satisfaction,\ntake down the Notes relative to,\nand, during the Trail or Trials of the\nsaid Mr. HICKY last June, in the\nProsecutions brought against him the\nsaid Mr. HICKY by Warren Hastings\nEsq; Governor General of Bengal. —\nAnd that the said Warren Hastings\nEsq; Gov. Cen. of Bengal as afore-\nsaid, having brought two Civil Act-\nions no won the said former Prosecu-\ntious of last June for which the\nsaid James Augustus Hicky was then\nfound Guilty sentenced to pay a fine\nof 2000 Sicca Rupees and remain one\nyear in prison, had on Wednesday\nlast the 23d. of January one of the\nsaid Civil Causes tried in Court, and\nthe other on the said plan of operati-\non is to be tried in a few days. As\nthe notes take non the trails last June\nwill be of infinite service to Mr.\nHICKY in his defence he will steem\nit a particular favour if any gentleman\nwill oblige him with such a Copy\nor copies of them.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "FREND SHIP. An ODE.\nLIKE the soft gladd'ning dawn\nof light,\nSuccessive to the gloom of night,\nIs Friendship's ray serene;\nWhen on the sickly couch I lie,\nNo more my bosom heaves the sigh,\nShould Friendship cheer the scene.\n'The Friendship gives the joy sincere\nDelights to wipe the falling tear,\nTo soothe the catching breast,\nOur griess a social solace find,\n'Tio Friendship heals the wounded\nmind,\nIt blesses, and is blest.\nOn life's deceitful streams we sail,\nWhene'er we meet a prosperous gate\nThe flattering tribe attend;\nOn whom, should adverse blefts arise,\nOr threat'ning storms portend the\nskies,\n'Tis folly to depend.\nLet us, Lysander, ever be\nInviolate in smity,\nStill let its transports glow;\nHow few, like you, posses a mind,\nWhere the soft virtues are combin 'd,\nThat feel another's woe.\n————\nANEC [ILL]OTES.\nFRENCH FLATTERY AND\nDECEIT.\nKING William III, had a French-\nman who took care of his ma-\njesty 's pointers, and whose business it\nwas likewise to load and deliver his\nfollowing pieces to the King. It hap-\npened however one day, that mon-\nsicur forgot to bring out any shot with\nhim to the field. Not daring to\nconfess his negligence to so passionate\na man, and so eager a sport man as\nthe king, he gave his majesty the\ngun charged only with powder.\nThe King firing without effect, the\ncunning Frenchman shrugged up his\nshoulders, turned up his eyes, folded\nhis hands, and extolling the king's\nskill in shooting, vowed he had\nnever seen sa Majeste miss his aim be-\nfore in his life.\n————\nA BURLESQUE ON\nGENEALOGY.\nFROM THE FRENCH.\nTWO men disputing one day\nupon their Genealogy, each of\nthem pretended to be better then the\nother.\n\"You cannot (fays one) compare\nyourself to me, who am of a thousand\ntimes better house than you.\"—\"You!\n(said the other) Had your father, like\nmine, the first post of the City?—\n\"The first post of the City (replied\nthe first) was he governor?\"—\"No,\"\nanswered he, \"Was he judge?\"—\"\nNo; not that yet.\"—\" What was he\nthen?\" continued the first. \"Gate-\nkeeper (replied the second) is not that\nthe first post of the City?\"—\"Yes\n(said the other) but mine preceded\nthe first men of the province, he went\nbefore the dukes and peers, and before\nthe marshals of France.\"—\"In virture\nof what office?\"—\"In virtue of his\npost,\" replied the other. \"What,\nwas, then, that post?\" says be\n\"He was a postillion (said the other).\nIf my father had taken care, we should\nhave been rich, but he was a fool.\"—\"\nI grant that to be true (said the other)\nand I see clearly that his office is\nhereditary.\" \"My father prevented\nthat (added the son of the postillion)\nfor before he was postillion, he was\na man of letters.\"\n\"What call you a man of letters?\n(replied the son of the gate-keeper)\nwas he judge, advocate, or coun-\nsellor?\"—\"None of all those (said\nthe postill on) he was runner to the\npost-office, call you not that a man\nof letters?'—\"True (said the gate-\nkeeper) but that does not prove the\nantiquity of your family; whereas\nI can trace mine father back than\nfive hundred years.\"—\"And mine\n(replied the other) more than eight\nhundred.\"—\"That's nothing (an-\nswered the gate-keeper) I can prove\nmy famaly to have existed before the\nDelgue.\"—\" And I mine from\nAdam,\" said the postillion.\" And\nmine before Adam,\" said the gate-\nkeeper.\"—\"You are in the right\n(replied the other) the proof is very\neasy; for before Adam there were no\nanimals but brutes, and it is very\ncertain that you are decended from\nthem.\"\n————\nWANTED\nA VERY Elegant Diamond Brest\nBuckle the stones Europe cut, and\nEurope Sett—Any person having such\nto dispose of are requested to send it by\ntheir Sercar to the printing Office with\na letter mentioning the lowest Price,\nand it approved of thy will be treated\nwith.\n————\nWANTED.\nIMMEDIATELY, a book called\nthe HINE, and PANTER, wrote\nby Dryden whoever has got such a\nbook, and are willing to dispose of\nit are requested to send with a Line\ndirected to G. A. at the printing\nOffice mentioning the price.\n————\nMr. P. MAC INTYRE.\nBEGS leave to inform the Publick\nthat he is removed to Chaunpaul\nGaut where he continues to sell China\nGoods whole sale and Retail.\nCalcutta January 11th 1782.\n————\nWANTED.\nA VERY small Horse, very same\nand very handsome, broke to\nthe Draft, and ft to be trusted to\ndraw a childe chaise, and any person\nhaving such to dispose of may meet\nwith a purchacer by applying to the\nClerk of the printing Office.\n————\nJUST PUBLISHED\nBY AUTHORITY.\nAND is Sold at the Library, the late\nBye Law either bound or in Sheets.\n————\nWANTED.\nA Very excellent Horizontal Gold\nstop Watch, Capp'd and Jewelled\nmade by any of the following Persons Gra-\nham, Mudge, Tomkin, or Hughes, whoever\nhas got such to dispose of they may apply\nto Mr. Hicky at the Printing Office.\n————\nWANTED.\nAN Apprentice to a very genteel Bu-\nsiness, the Son of a European, he\nmust be well acquaihted with the En-\nglish Language, and Write a good\nhand, understand something of accounts,\nand of good connections, the Parents, or\nGuardian of such a Person, by applying\nto Mr. HICKY, at the Printing Office,\nmay meet with an Opportunity of pro-\nviding for their Son or Pupil.\nCalcutta 26th Dec. 1781.\n————\nWANTED.\nONE Dozen bottles of the very\nbest real Oil of Camphor, per-\nfectly clear and free from adulter-\nation.—whoever has got such a\nquantity, (and of such qualities) to\ndispose of, are requested to direct a\nLine for L.—P at the printing Office,\nmergioning the price, at the same\ntime to send one bhottle as a Muster.\n\nTo be SOLD.\nA BUDGEROW the Dimensions &c.\nof an indiamans Long Boat with a\nLarge Hall and Venetians enquire of Mr.\nNyss in Calctta—also small Convenient\n8 Oar 'd Budgerow of 2 Rooms both is\ngood repair, and fit for immediate Use.\n24th Nov. 1781.\n————\nFOR SALE by Mr. J. PRESCOT\nNo. 114, in the Cossitollah Baazar.—\nABOUT, 550 Dozen, of very old\nMaderi'a wine in Bottles, and in\nChests, of about 5, Dozen each—also\nabout, 200, Dozen of the best Brandy\nin Bottles and in chests, of about 5\nDozen.—also, Constantia wine in bottles\nand old Maderi'a wine in pipes and other\nLiquere. &c. &c. &c.\nCalcutta 14th January 1782.\n————\nWANTED.\nONE or two Tanyane rising 6 Year\nold Wanted also a Bay Toorkey or\nBay Tazzy Horse for, a Buggy,—Any\nPerson having Such to Dispose of by\nApplying to Mr. Andrews at the Library\nmay Hear, of a Purchaser.\nJanuary 8th 1780.\n————\nHARMONIC ASSEMBLY.\nTHE Setwards of the Subscrip-\ntion, Assembly Give Notice,\nthe Ball will be held on Tuesday next\nand Continued, as usual.\n\n————\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. H ICKY, First and late Printer to the HON. COMPANYS\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1782-02-02", "date": "1782-02-02", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Melbourne copy", "image": "1782-02-02/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HhdGTiBWTJitufGNY7zb0UnBESyBcqYS/view", "text": "HICKY's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n[ VOL III ] A Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n106 From Saturday January the 26th to Saturday February the 2d. 1782. [ No. II ]\n\nJust Published price 4 Rupees, and sold at the following places.\nMessrs. Huggins and O'Donnell, Mr. Cantwell, Mr. Andrews' at the Library, at Mr. Duncan's Europe shop, and at the Printing Office.\nAN Almanac for the present Year, containing the Christian and Bengal Calendars, with the Mahometan Æra of the Hegira.—The conjunctions, Squares, and oppositions of the Luminaries:—The Moons Southing Calculated agreeable to apparent Astronomical time to the Meridian of Calcutta, and may be reduced to any other Meridian by a Note inserted for that purpose.—The Moons culminating the Meridian, being very useful for determining the time of High-Water at any Port or Harbour provided the time be ascertained at which it is high Water at the full and Change.—The Southing may also have it's use by taking Her Meridian Altitude, For determining the Lattitude, proper Allowance being made for Her Parallex in Altitude.—The Equation of time necessary in regulating Clocks, Also a Table of the Suns Rising and Setting, independant of Refraction, with directions how to find the Moons full and Change at any other Meridian on the Globe where Longitude is ascertained.\n——————————————————\nAn Extract from a group of select Characters in a late American Pamphlet.\n—\"Success colours all in Life\n\" Makes Fools admired, and Vilains honest.\nFRANKLIN.\nMR. Peregrine Plunder was included in the new commission. This man with fortnne for his guide, has floated obscurely on the stream of time, from a transcribing Clerk in an Office to a seat in the senate of the West.\nHis Mother was a fertile Slave of Peru, of Ovidion creation, engendered between Apollo and the mud of the Sangora.\nBy the Male side, laborious genealogists can trace his pedigree in a direct line as far back as his Father; who happily emerged from obscurity to contempt, from a barber of eminence, to a pedlar of infamous distinction. But when the poor Man oppressed by the toys of Life, laid his accumulating burthen down, and Slept with his Fathers; the aspiring Perigrine; scorning the humble profession of his Sire, struck into an elevated walk, strewed with riches, and terminated by a sublimity which soars into the skies, and obscures thrones in it's shadow!—A proud summit for Ambition to fish for! Where H— towered on the vigorous wing of genius! sits secure amidst contending storms! and looks down on prostrate nations, and dependent Kings!\nInto this grand vista steped the adventurous Perigrine, possessed of these Accommodating Principles, which like the ductile wand of Hermes; invariably reclines to the treasures of the Earth, and points to fortune with accurate direction.—In this walk our Hero has been regularly bred up; and here amidst the Crimson scenes of politics, where the disgraceful theory of Machiavel, has been practised in all its criminal extent; where base dissimulation passed for wisdom, and triumphant violence for virtue.—Here he has seen treaties calculated to betray, Princes vanish in secrecy and darkness from the thrones of their Ancestors;—Wretched Slaves selected from the croud, raised into royalty, and decked with splendid mockery for the slaughter, like animals Crowned with garlands for a sacrifice.—He has seen power made the criterion of right, station countenance oppression, opulence confer distinction; knaves caressed, and villains thrive in proportion to their crimes. This hath led the superficial Man to confound justice with convenience, to consider riches as the principal article of his creed, success the source of reputation, sincerity an antique unfashionable robe, Friendship but an amiable defect, integrity a Foible, the world his Province, and Mankind his prey.—\nBut ushered into the senate his Character expanded; he rose from speculative crimes into active transgressions; and rioted at large through all the regions of oppression, fraud, rapine, and boundless peculation.—When intoxicated with power, grown wanton with the charms of fortune, as a relaxation from severer crimes, and influenced by fashionable vanity, more than the stimulus of the voluptuous passions; he commenced a Man of pleasure and intrigue. But his feeble form which had more the appearance of an untimely birth, the Apothecary his Romeo or the resurrection of dry bones so fearfully mentioned by St. Paul; than the provoking health, the elastic fibre, and luxurious glow of the gallant—added to these disgusting attributes, he had a complexion deeply tinctured by his sable dam, language too insipid to perswade, and manners too imperious to allure, which matually conspired in favour of Female Honour, and forbid him success in the polite circles of elegant seduction. He therefore took a humbler aim, he triumphed over indigent beauty, threatned the Fatherless and Friendless into ruin, purchased the dull embrace of mercenary arms, and revelled unconfined thro' all the haunts of pestilent prostitution. Yet mortifying as these amours were, he was celebrated for success by Pimps, and Parasites; these torpid satellites on the great, who hover round them, are cherished by their imanations, sport in their beams, and gliater in their train. This flattered him into an Opinion of his talent for address; he therefore managed business on the principles of gallantry, and prefered the profits of treachery and peculation to the legal profession of Riches.\nTo speak of this fortunate Mans abilities, is to speak on a subject where his warmest partizans must blush for him—neglected in his education, he has never siped at the remote sources of information, nor tasted freely of the superficial stream polluted in its progress, where th\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Melbourne copy", "image": "1782-02-02/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HhdGTiBWTJitufGNY7zb0UnBESyBcqYS/view", "text": "herd of mankind imbib'd their adul-\nterated miscellaneous Knowledge.---\nNor hath frugal Nature, who in-\ntended him to move in a humbler\nsphere of Life, where genius is inju-\nrious, and great Abilities superflou-\nous, been liberal of her intellectual\nproperty to him.---His parts are\nneither bright or solid; his passions\nare impetuous and his Judgement\nfeeble: but superior to reputation,\nand a Mandaville in morals, he is\ndaring without firmness, ambitious\nwithout dignity, capacious without\nthe love of wealth, profuse thro' va-\nnity, and only honest in not pretend-\ning to principle.---He is the Cati-\nline of the age! and Sallust who was\nan inimitable moral painter, has\ndrawn a feature of his character with\na masters hand \"Alieni appetens, sui\nprofusus\".\n\nIn private life, his protean man-\nners are idle, capricious, insulting,\nand ostentatious.---He is expensive\nwithout taste, splendid without Ele-\ngance---master of a plundered Mil-\nlion which excites no attention, and\npossessed of princely power which\ncommands no respect.---This hour\nstruting ridiculous in all the pageant\nof official grandeur, the next steping\nfrom the pedestal of state and retiring\ninto native meaness---always con-\ntemptible when great, and disgust-\ning when familiar. The patron of\nevery knave from sympathy offend-\ned with publick spirit from princi-\nple, and detesting honest men as a\nreproach to his feelings. This is\nthe genuine character of the Man.---\nBut skilled in the arts of simulation,\nand dissimulation; he masks his re-\nsentments with a smile, forgives the\nenemy he cannot injure, visits dis-\ntress in a frolick, relieves the\nwretched with a promise, and con-\ndecends to know the man of merit\nby his name. Thus sporting with\nthe passions of mankind, he gains\nupon their confidence; but just at\nthe Moment when fools begin to ad-\nmire him, and men of understanding\nto dispise him more, he drops the\nvail, reclaims his novel virtues, and\nlaughs at their credulity. LARTIUS\n\nCALCUTTA.\nPatna 10th January 1782.\nMr. HICKY.\nTHE Bon-mot on the subject of\nthe active part taken by the\nFrothy Ornamental Lawyer last year\nto effect the dirty Job of a Coalition,\ncontains more genuine wit than any\nthing that has yet appeared in your\nexcellent paper---The whole of that\nsingular and marvellous transaction was\nconducted by the selfishness and des-\npicable cunning of a Cheesemonger,\nchosen arbitrator between his two\n\nCustomers, Tom Thimble the Taylor,\nand Ebenezer slip thumb the Woolen\ndraper.---Matthew Maggot, because\na modification is the constant resource\nof weak, avaricious and undeciding\nminds, resolved to refine and preserve\nhis intrest with both parties---By this\npolicy he doubted not only to con-\ntinue in the emoluments arising from\nthe sale of his Cheshire and double\nGloucester---but also to obtain a large\nincrease of income. With vast circum-\nspection and self-applause he there-\nfore determined that Tom had a right\nto what he demanded---but that\nEbenezer should be excused from\ncomplying with it. Tom was displeas-\ned, because he thought a right which\nwas not to be exerted was of no value\n---Ebenezer, because the right was\nagainst him, and altho' it were not\nnow to be exerted it might be on\nfuture occasions---and thus by this\nrefinement, on clear and sagacious\nsense, Mathew lost both his Custom-\ners, occasioned a bloody quarrel bet-\nween them, fell into disgrace among\nhis---neighbours respecting his prin-\nciples, intellects and selfishness; was\ndeserted by his former friends, be-\ncame a sufferer of a considerable sum\nin his former profits and a bankrupt\nin reputation. It may be fairly said\nof Mathew as Falstaff says of pains.---\n\"Hang him baboon, His wit is as\n\"thick as Tewksbury mustard.---\n\"there is no more conceit in him\nthan in a Mallet\" But Mr. HICKY-\nthe meanest have their day.\nMathew is vile,---here, HICKY\nfix your mark,\nHis soul is black as his complex\nion's dark.---\nVeritas.\n\nIntelligence Extraordinary.\nTHE Stiffnecked Jackall daily\nextolls the conduct of Mr. Give\nContr. ct, because, says the sagacious\nsolemn creature, he has by his Trip\nup the Country Killed two Birds\nwith one Stone---alluding to ou hum-\nane treatment of Rajah Cheyt Sing\nand the advantageous Treaty with\nMadajie Scindia---Blessings on the\nhard-pated Jackall! It must be a stone\nharder than that which killed Goliah\nthat could make any impression on\nhis pericranium.\nBalamus, happy in a skull,\nOf proof impenetrably dull.\nAn old Correspondent congratulates\nthe publ.c on hearing that the Jackal's\ninfluence is in the wane, and that\nBencoolen Chinless has eclipsed that\nStar which darted poisin with it's\nrays.---\nFor pimps are treated like com-\nmon w---s\nFirst, theyr'e enjoy'd and then kick'd\nout of doors.\n\nWe are credibly informed that squib\nwill certainly succeed No clackichead\n---With how nice a hand Mr. Give-\nplace rewards merit.---Obsequiousness\nand baseness have for some years\nbeen surer aids to preferment than\nability, and honesty.---Quin's blunt\nCompliment to Maclin may be applied\nto the versatile and pliant.\n\"If God writes a legible hand,\nthat fellow is a villain\"---with that\nshort eulogium.\n\"This is the Jew\n\"That shakespear drew.\"---\nIt is currently reported that Mr.\nMoore will succeed Mr. Hosta at\nMurshecabad and that Mr. Emnis\nto be appointed Chief of midnapore\n---Surely the country will yet be\nsaved, if our Rulers continue to make\nchoice of such honest and able Servants.\n\nBON TON INTELLIGENCE.\nTurban conquest has declared that\nthe several ludicrous descriptions giv-\nen of her dear Jack Hydrocele pro-\nduced an opposite effect on her to\nwhat the Malicious and envious Au-\nthor intended---for that thereby her\npenchant for him was encreased, and,\nto cite a familiar example, cries the\nspirited fair one, did ever any one\nreproach a Father and Mother with\npartiality for their Son Jack at the\nexpence of Tom that it did not make\nthem more so.\nOn Thursday last, was united in\nthe sacred and indissoluble tie, the\nelegant Jack Hydrocel to the Chin-\nsurah Belle. The reasons assigned\nfor this extraordinary Match are,\nthat she gave the preference to him\nbecause he was the wealthiest of her\nsuitors and nearly allied to some of\nthe English Nobility; and that he\nmarried her because she had soft\nmanners and was much admired by\nthe Gentlemen of the beau monde.---\nA married Lady, who is as remarka-\nble for her Beauty as for the propric-\nty of her conduct, having a few days\nprevious to the Nu ti l, asked La\nBelle, whether there was any truth\nin the report regarding her marriage,\nwas answered in the atirmative.---\nUpon which the other observed she\nwas very sorry for it.---Why so,\ncries the blooming fair one, very\ngravely,---Really, my dear, to be\ningenuous with you, I think it an\nunnatural connection---for, to tell\nyou the truth, you might as well be\nMarried to your maid as to Mr.---\nOh! my good friend, replied the\ndauntless Belle, looking the other\nfull in the face, I understand you,\nand desire you will make yourself\nvery easy on that head. There have,\nI confess, been strange things whis-\npered into my ears about my Lover,\nand, from what I can learn, he is\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Melbourne copy", "image": "1782-02-02/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HhdGTiBWTJitufGNY7zb0UnBESyBcqYS/view", "text": "it so perfect as I could wish;—But then he is very Rich, and if a Man chooses to pay for his Whims, he ought to be indulged.—All I desire of a husband is a handsome Settlement and a magnificent Establishment.—In every other respect, I shall take the liberty to follow the example of the sensible and fashionable part of my Sex particularly in catering for myself, and in laughing at those squeamish and vulgar creatures who may have the impertinence to blame me for doing myself Natural justice.\n\nWhen Missilena heard of the unnatural Matrimonial Alliance which took place on Thursday last, she cried out, it was profanation, and that a Divorce would inevitably be the consequence.—Ida George, Marplot, and Dutgee immediately on the receipt of the News, retired to IMPROMPTU HALL, in order, if possible, to procure a sort of half oblivion of that imaginary happiness which they think JACK HYDROCELE is in possession of.—It is said the settlements he has made are very considerable—not less than two Lacks of Rupees.—Quere.—Will she not turn out a dear purchase?\n\nWe hear that a treaty of Marriage is on foot, and will speedily be consummated between Thos: Dashwood Esq; and the Beautiful and accomplished Miss Auriol.\n\nTo THE PUBLIC.\nMR. HICKY feels himself happy to have it in his power from the authority of the following Minutes of Council to contradict the Letters published in his Gazett the 5th of January 1782 Dated from Berhampore, Signed A. F. G.—The following is the Order published in General Orders by the Hon'ble Gov. General and Council in Fort William 31st January 1782.\n\nMINUTES OF COUNCIL 24th January 1782.\n\"The Letter published by Mr. Hicky in his Gazette of the 5th inst. dated at Calcutta the 25th Dec. 1781 bearing the Signature A. G. W. together with the Letter inclosed in it which appears to have been received from Berrampore under date the 19th December 1781. and the Bill annexed to it for 43000 Sicca Rupees signed William Lt. Col. Commanding at Chunar said to have been presented to the Governor General before his departure from Chunargur having been seen by the Gov. General he has thought it necessary to write to the Board in refutation of the Charge which he declares to be totally devoid of every shadow of foundation and an infamous Libel, and the Board heartily join with the Governor General in making this fact known to the World and in expressing their united wish to discover the malicious Author of such a Calumny, they do therefore intreat the Gentlemen of the Army both publicly and individually to use their endeavours to bring him to light at the same time the Board think it proper in justice to the Officers at Barrampore to declare their conviction that the date of the Letter is falsely ascribed to that place in order to conceal the quarter from which it really proceeded, as they have good reason to believe that it was fabricated beyond the Caramnassa.\n\nLast Thursday in a Violent Lattitat Gale, The HICKY a fine stout well built Ship, Laden with true ENGLISH integrity and honesty, was driven ashore near Pootbundy Gaut, the Lattitats informed their Officers that they were going to join the Black Legs on the main Course, and gave the said Officers strict Orders to attend the wreck closely, with a sufficient Number of Coolies to carry off her Offensive Cargo, the moment she parted, but being built of true heart of Oak, and well put together she withstood the violent surges of the surf against the Rocks in a most amazing manner.—At Length the scorff and Demy scorff appeared with all the importance of Judicial Authority, saying they were very sorry to see so fine a ship, and with so valuable a Cargo sink irrecoverably into the Sheriffs Gulph. Her commander smiled at them with the greatest composure as they stood on Terra firma, got her off in a Masterly and judicious manner by heaving over board to the Hungry Lattitats a very large and heavy bal of Sicca Tacca's which much lightned the Vessel and loaded the rapacious Lattitats with those inseperable horrors attendant on disappointment.\n\nIntelligence Extraordinary.\nThe Dictator having met with the greatest success on his late canvas, is said he intends to open an Exhibition of Pictures at Sookfagur on monday next—after which will be presented \"a peep Behind the Curtain\" and \"The Devil to pay\"—A number of Dogs, of the parish Spanial Breed with downcast leering Eyes, and Long Ears, are we hear, already assembled there, and appear in the Collors of their respective orders.\n\nAdvertisment Extraordinary.\nALL Gentlemen Volunteers who are able and willing to serve the present A—Let them repair for with to the sign of the Bullocks head at Sookfaugur where they shall be graciously received and enter into immediate disgrace and everlasting infamy.\nN. B. They must fawn and cringe and not scruple to turn their hands to any thing.\n\nA Civilian, who was present on the Militia parade on Thursday last during the warm altercation between Captain M—and the regulating Officer, returns his hearty thanks to the former for the manly manner in which he supported the dignity of the Corps and expresses his indignation at the presumption of the Latter in attempting to assume a Command over the Company's civil servants.\n\nARRIVALS.\nJan. 26th Ship crespigny Capt. Bowden from Madras Ballast.\n27th Snow Cange John Leyfield from do. do.\nSnow Greenwich, John Smith from do. do.\n29th Ship Resolution from do. Capt. Mercer sloop Lama Hoskins from do. do.\nPortugeze ship St. Antonia Capt. JamBoo from Maccoa.\n\nDEPARTURES.\nJan. 19th Snow argylesshire Capt. Scott for Madras With Rice.\n21st Ship Nonsuch Wm. Richardson for china.\nFeb. 1st Snow Rampursaud charles Brown for Madras with Rice.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any claim against the Estate of the late Lieutenant James Harris of Artillery deceased, will please to lodge them properly Authenticated with Capt. George Deare of Artillery Fort William, one of the Executors on or before the 1st of May next, and those Gentlemen indebted to the Estate, will be pleased to pay the same before the above period.\n\nIF the Attorney of Mr. Playtell who formerly resided at Cossimbuzar, will apply to Capt. George Deare of Artillery Fort William, they may receive a small Box which was brought from Europe directed for that Gentleman.\n\nWANTED.\nONE Dozen bottles of the very best real Oil of Camphor, perfectly clear and free from adulteration.—Whoever has got such a quantity, (and of such qualities) to dispose of, are requested to direct a Line for L. P at the printing Office, mentioning the price, at the same time to send one bottle as a Muster.\nCalcutta 14th January 1782.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "University of Melbourne copy", "image": "1782-02-02/4.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HhdGTiBWTJitufGNY7zb0UnBESyBcqYS/view", "text": "POET's CORNER.\nAddressed to the Editor of the Bengal Gazette.\n\nTHE fault good HICKY! From speaking truth arose\nNot Satan himself can charge it on thy foes.\nLibertas.\n\nTo Q in the corner, alias the puerile prating Minikin D—d—ge, who would fain be a poet.\nGo poor oaf, thy toil, nor rack thy empty pate\nFor genuine sense, when folly is thy fate;\nWhy still aspire, still pant for wrongham's praise?\nWhy still rehearse thy loose unheard of lays?\nIf laurels may be won by telling lies,\nRenounce thy toil—long since thou'st won the prize.\nDetector.\n\nHumbly inscribed to Jack Hydrocele.\nA Sapless thing like thee to change his life!\nWhat fury would possess thee with a wife?\nArt thou of every other death bereft:\nNo Knife, no Rats-bane, no kind Halter left.\nAmoroso.\n\nThe JUDGES OATH and OFFICE.\nTHE King has, and always had, by his prerogative, a power of appointing the Judges. The courts of Justice are his courts, and the judges are his Officers but they are not to determine according to the will of the King, in his coronation Oath, binds himself, not to sell, deny, or defer justice to any. As by his Judges alone, he can dispense law and Justice among his subjects the keeping or breaking of this oath depends on the uprightness and integrity of the Judges he appoints. Hence King Edward III. obliged his Judges to take an Oath, to do equal and impartial Justice; which Oath, as it has ever since been in use, may be worthy to be inserted at large,\n'Ye shall swear, that well and law'fully ye shall serve our lord the king, 'his People, in the Office of Justice; and 'that lawfully ye shall counsel the King 'in his business; and that ye shall not 'counsel, nor assent to any thing, which 'may turn him in damage or disherison by 'any manner, Way or Colour; and 'that ye shall not know the damage or 'disherison of him, whereof ye shall not 'cause him to be forewarned, by your'self or by others, and that ye, shall 'equal law, and execution of right to 'all his Subjects rich and poor without 'having regard to any person; and that 'ye take by yourself, or by others, pri'vily nor apertly; gift, nor reward, of 'gold, nor Silver, nor of any other 'thing, which may turn to your profit '(unless it be meat or drink, and that 'of small value) of any man, that shall 'have any plea, or process, hanging be'fore you, as long as the same process 'shall be so before you, as long as the 'same cause, and that ye take no fee, 'as long as you shall be Justices, nor 'Robes of any man, great or small, but 'of the king himself; and that ye give ad'vice or Council to no man, great nor 'small, in no case where the king is party. 'And in case that any, of what estate or 'condition they be, come before you in 'your sessions, with force and Arms, or 'otherwise against the peace or against the 'form of the Statute law thereof made, to 'disturb the execution of the common 'law, or to meance the people, that may 'not pursue the law that ye shall cause 'their bodies to be arrested and put in 'prison, and in case they be such, that ye 'cannot arrest them, that ye certify the 'King of their names, and of their Mis'prision hastily, so that he may thereon 'ordain a convenable remedy; and that 'ye, by yourself, nor by other, privly 'nor apertly, maintain any plea, or 'quarrel, hanging in the King's Court, 'or elsewhere in the Country; and that 'ye deny to no man common right 'by the King's letters, nor none other 'means, nor for none other cause; and 'in case any letters come to you con'trary to the law, that ye do nothing 'by such letters, but certify the King 'thereof, and proceed to execute the 'law, notwithstanding the same letters, 'and that ye shall do and procure the 'profit of the king, and of his crown 'with all things, where ye may reason'ably do the same. And in case ye be 'from henceforth found in default in a'ny of the points aforesaid, ye shall be 'at the King's will, of body lands and 'goods, thereof to be done, as shall 'please him. As God you help and all 'Saints.\n\nOne might imagine the lives, liberties, and properties of the Subject, were safe, when the King and his Judges were thus bound to do equal and impartial Justice: but the Judges were to continue no longer in their office than durante bene placito, during the King's pleasure. This dependence of the Judges upon the King has in many instances weakened the effect of their Oath and endangered the Security, of the subject. We find the Judges, when asked by King Charles the first. 'Whether he could not annul acts of parlia'ment that were prejudicial to him? replied, that the King was above the 'laws, and in the same reign, they gave 'it as their opinion in writing that the 'King might by Law levy Ship-Money 'on his subjects bys his writs: and in 1686, 'two Years before the Revolution they 'were not ashamed to declare, that the 'King had a power to dispence with the 'Laws.'\n\nAt the Revolution, the Nation saw the necessity of making the Judges independent, for the honour of the Crown, as the security of the People. It was not in view to abridge the prerogative of its power to appoint, but to restrain it from displacing the judge at will. By the act of the 12th of King William the third, it is enacted, \"That the Judges Commissions be made during good behaviour, quam diu se bene gesserint.\" Towards the close of the reign of that excellent Prince, the \"Good King\", whose Memory is embalmed with the tears of Englishmen, was added the Judge's salary, which they now enjoy, in order to render them as independent of the Crown as possible. It is a glorious reflection, to us who see a P—ct King on the Throne, and such upright Judges on the Bench; to think the gally Jefferies cannot be screened Justice, and that a M—tt need not fear to give a just interpretation of the Laws.\n\nW A N T E D.\nIMMEDIATELY, a book called the HIND, and PANTER, writen by Dryden whoever has got such a book, and are willing to dispose of it are requested to send it with a Line directed to G. A. at the printing Office mentioning the price.\n\nTo be S O L D.\nA BUDGEROW the Dimensions of an Indiamans Long Boat with a Large Hall and Venetians enquire of Mr. wyls in Calcutta—also a small Convenient Oar'd Budgerow of 2 Rooms, both in good repair, and fit for immediate Use.\n24th Nov. 1781.\n\nW A N T E D.\nONE or two Tanyons rising 6 Years Old Wanted also a Bay Toorkey or a Bay Tazzy Horse for, a Buggy—Any Person having Such to Dispose of by Applying to Mr. Andrews at the Library may Hear, of a Purchaser.\nJanuary 5th 1782.\n\nW A N T E D.\nA VERY small Horse, very tame and very handsome, broke to the Draft, and fit to be trusted to draw a Childs chaise, and any person having such to dispose of may meet with a purchaser by applying to the Clerk of the printing Office.\n\nJUST PUBLISHED\nBY AUTHORITY.\nAND is Sold at the Library, the Bye Law either bound or in Sheets.\n\nW A N T E D.\nA Very excellent Horizontal Gold stop Watch, Capp'd and Jewell'd made by any of the following Persons Graham, Mudge, Tonkin, or Hughes, whoever has got such to dispose of they may apply to Mr. Hicky at the Printing Office.\n\nW A N T E D.\nAN Apprentice to a very genteel Business, the Son of a European, must be well acquainted with the English Language, and Write a good hand, understand something of accounts and of good connections. the Parents, by Guardian of such a Person, by applying to Mr. HICKY, at the Printing Office may meet with an Opportunity of providing for their Son or Pupil.\nCalcutta 26th Dec. 1781.\n\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late Printer to the Hon. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1782-02-09", "date": "1782-02-09", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "H ICKY 's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n————\n[ VOL III ] A Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None,\n————\n107 From Saturday February the 2d. to Saturday February the 9th 1782. [ No. III ]\n————\nI Am happy to find, friend\nHicky, by thy Produc-\ntion of the 2d. Inst, that\nthou hast recovered thy\nwonted spirit, and cheersulness. I\nwas afraid thy mind had subnk under\nthe Persecution which had so long\nbeen unremittingly employed against\nthee; and that the heavy hand of\npower and Oppression had weighed\nthee down, But consider Man that\nthine is the cause of virtue, and of\nLiberty, who are attempted to be\nwounded—and o'er thrown thro' thy\nSides. Be assured too that thou hast\nfriends, as strenuous, as powerful\nwho are sensible of thy Merits and\nwho feel for thy situation, tho' in\nthe present season of despotism they\ndare not avow it, sensible that their\nRuin would be the consequence, but\nwho will see the right and Edward\nded hereafter. Let these united\nconsiderations, more really honour-\nable to thee than Riches and Power,\nsweeten thy sorrows, and make thy\nBondage light, and let that sun\nwhich glidest gently thro' thy Lat-\ntice illumine thy soul with comfort.\nAnd who is thy Oppressor! Strip\nhim of the Rays of station which\nsurround him, and dazzle, and awe\nthe eyes of most beholders, and hold\nhim up to view in his Native and\ngenuine colours. Direct thy Read-\ners to turn to B— — Letters, as\npublished by the injured Thompson,\nPage 102, and see this Man, who\nfrom his station as a rule to others\nought to be the Prototype of mora-\nrality and virtue, this Primitive Pu-\nrity, this declaimer against intrigues,\ncondescend to be the humble Mini-\nster, or in other words the Pandar,\nto the pleasures of his equally wor-\nthy and virtuous Colleague in the\n—, by accepting a deed of\nTrust from that worthy Colleague,\nfor a settlement on the Wise of ano-\nther Man. From motives of great love\nand regard the words of that Instru-\nment are so plain as not to admit of\nmisapprehension, and so curious as\nnot to be undeserving notice and\ntranscription—\" Whereas the a-\n\" bove bound R—d B—l l for\n\" the great Love and affection He\n\" bears to the above named Sarah\n\" Thompson—and the children\n\" on her Body begotten (not in\n\" the usual form legally begotten)\n\" hath resolved to provide for their\n\" Maintenance &c. &c.\"—But I\nhope, for the honour of humane\nNature, that the whole transaction\nis a vile fabrication as thy Chunar\n— is declared to be (which, entre-\nnous, Friend Hicky, was as certain-\nly made out as that thou art existing\naltho' accident or advice might have\nprevented its presentation) and that\nthose on whom it reflected so great\ndisgrace will as positively assure the\nWorld that it is so.\nSuppose Thou wer 't next to exhi-\nbit — as a Politician and contrast\nwith what it now is the state of this\nv' ast Empire before the — of its\n—came into — hands. Our\ncommerce and our Agriculture flou-\nrishing, our Treasuries well supplied\nagainst a day of Exigence, our Name\nand our Power respected, our Equity\nand our fidelity revered. But, as\nfully says, Reverse the medal, and\nwhat does it Present, but what is too\npainful to look on—commerce anni-\nhillated, Agriculture neglected, the\nRevenues annually decreasing, and\nthe Provinces dis peopled by the most\nruinous of all systems Rack Rent,\nbeing adopted; while the once full\nTreasuries are not only totally drain-\ned, but a debt incurred which there\nis not even the remotest prospect\nof liquidating, while our political\nconduct, and repeated breach of faith\nin the most solemn Engagements,\nhave united all sects against us. There\nare, I know, people weak enough\nto say that these things ought to\nbe concealed, and that our weakness\nand poverty ought not to be exposed,\nbut I also know that no honest\nMan will support such Doctrine,\nonly fit to be held by those who\nhave inflicted the disease, or have an\ninterest in the deception. Will not\nevery Doctor tell ye that until the\nWound be laid open no cure can be\nexpected. Besides I do not speak to\nthe head, who being too arrogant to\ntake advice, no benefit can be expected\nfrom it; but I with to prevent the\nMembers from being deluded by so-\nphistry and ill example.\nHad I not already troubled thee\ntoo long I should say a word or two\non the Military Line, which seems\nvery capable of Improvement in some\nParticulars, Why are new corps\nraised, for instance that at Benarass\n(under what head, or on what pretence\nI do not know) and the new establish-\nhed Body Guard of Insantry, late the\nViziers, liable to the same objection,\nwhile the Brigade Troops seem ad-\nequate for every purpose, would\nexecute them much better, and to\nwhom it would be an encouragement?\nWhy, too, has the corps of nominal\nMilitia sepoys been suffered to extend\nto the present excessive number (not\nless as I am informed then 8 or 9000)\none third of which, if they actually\nexisted—would be more than sufficient\nfor all the purposes they could pos-\nsibyl ever be required for, or fulfill.\nBut this being a subject which I shall\nleave to those better acquainted with\nit to discuss, I have only to add that I\nam thy true friend.\nObadiah.—\nFrom the yearly meeting,\nthe 5th day of the 2d Month.\n————\nCawn pore December the 31st. 1781.\nMr. HICKY,\nA MONGST the several Ac-\ncounts published concerning\nthe revolt of Chyte Sing, there is\none part of the insurrection which\nhas not yet I believe come to your\nknowledge. As it is quite of a\npiece with the rest of that curious\ntransaction, it is a pity so fine a His-\ntory should not, for the sake of In-\nstruction to the present times, and\nof example to posterity be rendered\ncompleat. For these reasons I trou-\nble you with the principal outlines\nof it.\nWhether tampered with by the\nEmissares of Chyte Sing, oppress-\ned by injurious treatment, certain\nit is, that the Seapoys on the station\nar Gurrickpoor, about the beginning\nof the disturbances, became highly\ndiscontented; and the Rajah of that\ndistrict, long before dissatisfied to fee\nhis whole Country rented by an En-\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "glish Surdar, determined to take the\nOpportunity of their disaffection to\nredress himself.\nTo prevent the threatened danger\nthe Commanding Officer of that sta-\ntion sent express to Lucknow for\nassistance, desiring that a Reinforce-\nment might be ordered, with the ut-\nmost haste, to their relief.—Ac-\ncordingly Major Naylor, by the ex-\nertion of forced Marches, arrived to\ntheir succour, at a juncture when\nthe Enemy had nearly surrounded\nthem.\nAfter appeasing the most turbulent\namongst the facitious Battalions, &\nrecovering others to the necessary de-\ngree of subordination, Major Naylor\nadvanced towards the Enemy, and\ndefeated them: thus accomplishing,\nwith about five hundred Men, what\ntwo thousand of the former Detach-\nment, assisted by the usual compli-\nment of Artilery, proved incapable\nto perform.\nUpon this active and spirited con-\nduct of Major Naylor, He was or-\ndered, upon recall of the former De-\ntachment, to remain with his Re-\ngiment on that command.—The\nmeasures, however, which the Ma-\njor projected for reducing the Coun-\ntry to tranquillity had nearly been\ndefeated, by the refusal of the for-\nmer Commanding Officer to leave\nwith him either cannon, or stores,\nor the Boats Built for the purpose of\nconveying Troops & Guns:.—Altho'\nthe Major had divested himself of\ntwo Guns, and all his own spare\nCartridges, for the sake of ensuring\nthe relief: and although the Coun-\ntry is crossed by many deep and rapid\nNullahs, by which means the Major\nwas cooped up for a time, between\nimpassable Nullahs, and with a scar-\ncity of Ammunition, until other\nsupplies could be procured.\nSome enquiry has been made, we\nhear, into these matters at Lucknow,\nby an eminent practitioner in the\nLaw lately on a visit there; and that\nendeavours have not been wanting to\navert the Military consequences of\nsuch misconduct, by transfering the\nblame on the old Begum and Sadut\nAli. But considering he connexi-\nons altogether, we may safely con-\nclude the real transgressors to be se-\ncure from either correction or re-\nproof. Had other persons been in\nthe same circumstances, what satis-\nfaction would not some relentless\npeople have received in such an Op-\nportunity to shew their resentment.\nTo compleat his success, Major\nNaylor has not only since taken pri-\nsoner the Rajah himself but recover-\ned also several pieces of Cannon,\nlost by the former detachment, and\nhow lost, they can best explain.—\nHe was nearly recovering also a large\nquantity of ammunition lost in the\nsame manner, had not the Enemy,\nknowing its value and importance,\ntaken a sudden resolution to destroy\nit. I am Sir\nYour most hum. Serv. P. Q.\n————\nMr. H ICKY.\nHAVING assisted at the CONGRESS\nheld at S—k—r on Saturday last, I\nhave transmitted you the best account of\nthe proceedings there, for the amusement\nof your readers, that my Memory can\nafford.—Bengal never produced a finer\ngroupe of grotesque figures.—Reptiles\nof all sizes and denominations, from the\nmusquetto to the Hooded serpent, were\nassembled together.\nYour old Correspondent.\nAMBULATOR.\nThe first SCENE that presented itself to\nout view was the meeting between the\nDictator and the THANE of the isles.\nDICTATOR Hail! O worthiest friend!\nThe sin of my ingratitude e 'en now\nWas heavy on me.—Thou 'rt so far\nbefore\nThat swiftest wing of recompence is\nslow\nTo overtake thee.—Would thoud'st\nless deserv'd\nThat the proportion both of thanks and\npayment\nMight have been mine! only I've left\nto say\nMore is thy due than more than all can\npay.\nTHANE The service and the Loyalty I\nowe,\nIn doing it pays itself your Highness'\npart\nIs to receive our duties, and our duties\nAre to your Throne and state, children\nand Servants,\nWhich do but what they should; by\ndoing every thing\nSafe tow 'rd your love and honour.\nDICTATOR Welcome hither,\nI have begun to plant thee, and will\nlabour\nTo make thee full of growing—Noble\nThane,\nThou hast no less deserv'd and must\nbe known\nNo less to have done so: let me enfold\nthee,\nAnd hold thee to my heart.\nTHANE There if I grow,\nThe harvest is your own.—\nENTER NED SILENT—who moved to\nbreak up the conference and to defer the\nintended enquiry into the State of the\nNation till after the Masquerade—on\nwhich his attendant, LUCY CHINLESS,\nobserved that they put him in mind of the\npoliticians in the Rehearsal.\n\"And now to serious Council let's\nadvance,\"\n\"I do agree, but first—let's have a\nDance.\"\nIn half an hour after, the Doors\nopened;—when a great taste was display-\ned in the disposition of the Lights,\nRooms &c.—The following were the\nmost conspicious Masks.\nDICTATOR In the character of Sir Fran-\ncis Wrong lead crying out, are ona-\nforlorne hope and most drive on—\nneck or nothing.—\nOLC * * * * * * * * * A travelling JUSTICE\nof the peace, taking Affidavits GRATIS—\nwith the following mottos on his breast\n—\"Datur pessimo\" and—\"all was\nfalse and hollow.\"\nNED SILENT A Windmill—He wore the\nhabit in which he recanted the errors\nof the St FRANCISCAN FAITH—\nHe had a label on his breast on which\nwas inscribed \"Good, though late, if\n\" sincere, but seldom sincere when so\n\" late—This is damin 'd Knotty WORK—\n\" but we stick at nothing—yet, I must\nbeware of Impeachments.\"\nTHANE In a highland dress thrumming\non the Bagpipe—He was overheard\nwhispering to the DICTATOR—\"Keep\nall secret Mon and I'll help thee oot.—\"\nsome English men got round him and\ngave him a good Dressing for his parti-\nality to his Countrymen.\nCOMMISSARY MC. HAGGIS His precious\nCousin followed close at his heels,\ntelling him truth and carrying a parcel\nof forms and precedents, cut and dry-\nfor the benefit of the Officers of the\narmy.—O rare.\nQR. MR. GL M—P—* Appeared as\nCongreve's Soldier with his brains in\nhis belly and his heart where his head\nshould be.—An arch wag said he\nhoped, for the sake of Mrs. M,—his\nneither parts were all perfect.\nVICAR OF BRAY A Chimney Sweeper—\nHe came up to the Dictator crying\nSweep ho!—God bless your Honor.—\nyou know I can do great deal of dirty\nwork.—Pray employ me on all Occasi-\nons;—particularly in swearing down\nthe printer.—It was remarkable that a\nmaster in the Character of Missalind\nshewed great contempt for her old fa-\nvorite sweep—owing, it is supposed, to\nthe decline of his abilities.\nORNAMENTAL LAWYER This prodigy of\nKnight hood was dressed like a double\nman—one side black and the other\nwhite—He had a remarkable large\nhead and clumsey Limbs,—without\neither mettle or shape.—He bowed both\nways;—so that it was for some time\ndifficult to say which was his real front\n—He was hung round with lables—\nwhereupon were inscribed Gratitude,\nfriendship, sincerity, conjugal ten-\nderness; courage &c. He had his wife's\nJewels on—Her Ladyship being left at\nhome in the dumps with her sprightly\nneighbour Mrs. W.—\nThe GHIRINGY DOCTOR. The dou-\nble Man's bosom friend, attended him\nin Jackboots, in the character of Pistol.\nJOSEPH NUNCOMAR. A political\nBedlamite walked into the Room on a\npair of huge stilts. This withered,\nbattered crasy old figure was hung\nround with Labels, as large as Paper\nKites, inscribed with Monstrous lies\nand Prophecies of the desolation of\nthis Country.\nVINER—. Having lost his own\nCharacter by his acceptance of a place\nin May last came into the Room,\nwith both his hands under his Shirt\nin that of a FISCAL.\nJUSTICE BALANCE. In the Cha-\nracter of NO BODY.\nDOCTOR J—N—N. A mock. Doctor—\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "prescribing for poor JOHN COMPANY\nwho is in a deep consumption.\nSTEPHEN SHALLOW. A Tax Gatherer.\nSTIFFNECKED JACKALL. Remembrandts'\nGold weigher—A better hand at the\nwatch than that pimp Pandorus of old.\nCHARLEY BULLOCK. In the characters\nof Somnus which fat as easy on him as\nhis three lucrative Offices and losing\ncontract.\nLUCY CHINLESS and the MALE COQUET-\nTE. Appeared as drunken Barchanals\n—fine laughing, careless jolly fellows\n—They sung the song—\" A Bumper\n\" of good Liquor\", and the favorite\nCatch Which is the properest way to\ndrink, with great applause.\nG—E H—T—H. In the Character\nof Limberbam.—Special feellow for\na Toast Master.\nM—T—w D—y. Made a very natu-\nral appearance as an English Mastiff.—\nIt was observed that the poor Cur\nwas very dry at supper, owing to the\ngreat dearth of Claret at Pomposo Hall.\nHe drinks a Bumper Better than any\nDog in the settlement.\nTENT POLE IMPROMPTU. The Lame\nMan in the Scripture—carrying his\nBed on his shoulders—He fidgetted\nvery much about the Room and was\nin great terror lest any more needy de-\npendants, after the example of Stephen\nShallow, skould be thrust between the\nsheets with him.\nJACK MARPLOT. In the character of\nLOVE LACE the Libertine and the re-\nfractory Militia Captain.\nPIGDANNY DURGEE. Joseph Snip in\nBuckram—with a measure bodkin &\nGoose.—He had a pair of large shears\nwhich he snipt in every body's face, to\nthe great terror of many and redicule\nof others.\nThe Patna Caledonian ESCULAPUIS. Try-\ning to perform the character of a Gen-\ntleman previous to his departure for\nEurope—O he's the finest compositi-\non of Rats bane and Opium imagina-\nble!\nChiringy Scratch. Cerberus—with a\ngrim sorrow full countenance, having\na Collar ronnd his neck with the fol-\nlowing words.—\" Wanted consti-\n\" tution; honesty; gratitude; and\n\" courage.\"\nJACK HYDROCELE.—A Patriot—in a\nCoat out at the elbows—which he en-\ndeavored to patch up with a string of\nLove Letters.—Supplicating a cele-\nbrated beauty to undertake the shortest\npart in Duke and no Duke.\nMouth calculator.—The complete Ac-\ncomptant—with a Label in his mouth\nthus.—\" How are we ruined.\nMAJOR P—P—M.—In the cha-\nracter of Benevolente silently distribut-\ning Millions.\nBAHAR JUDGE.—A courier—laden with\nAFFIDAVITS, taken before the\nTraveling justice.—Sir Francis Wrong-\nhead was overheard enjoining him not\nto peach and making him assurances\nof being highly provided for.\nAfter supper the following masks made their\nappearance.\nMrs. B H R.—Mandans dressed\nwith great Judgement and drew every\neye.\nMiss W.—L—Ms.—In the Character\nof susannab. The Elegance of her fi-\ngure and simplicity of her dress char-\nmed the whole Company.\nM R B—H—R—Following her as one\nof the Elders.\nMessalina—The God\nP-R-N-H—C-s e A Druid—who\nseemed to know little or nothing of\nreligious rites—He amply represented\na well fed son of the Church.\nMiss B—t In a suitable habiliment\nand had the direction of all his motions.\nTarban Conquest Representing the parable\nof the foolish Virgins in the Scripture—\nCarrying a Lamp without Oil.\nPOMPOSO Her Guardian a Dutchman,—\nas Characters-tically dull as possible.\nMany Ladies chose to adapt the male\ndress in Domino.\nUpon the whole, the Characters were\nwell sustained—The bottle conjurer in the\nHay-market, Elizabeth Canning, a Ridotto\nalfresco or even Idea George's Impromptus\nare not to be compared with this species\nof diversion.\nN. B. Tomorrow we are to have a\nGrand vocal Concert—an account of\nwhich I shall not fail to send you:\nS—k—r Sunday 3d February\n————\nCALCUTTA.\nA Gentleman who left England 27th\nJune, and arrived at Madras; via Bus-\nsorah, 19th Ultimo, brings the follow-\ning Intelligence—Lord Cornwallis\nhad been very successful in America, A\npeace with the Dutch soon expected.\nThe Charter to the East India Company\nrenewed for ten Years. The yearly sum\nof 400400 Pounds to be paid to Go-\nvernment. The Council General in\nBengal to consist of seven Members.—\nMr. Stables and General Monckton to\nsucceed M r Francis and sir Eyre Coote.\nWE have no official accounts rece-\nived from Madras. But private letters\nsay, that on our armys return from\nvelore towards Madras, Hyder attack 'd\nour troops but was beat off with the\nloss of one of his Guns—we lost two\nOfficers and some men. There is a\nsloop called the Active; arrived in\nthe River from Madras.\nTo be Sold by PUBLIC AUCTION.\nCalcutta 7th—February 1782.\nON Wednesday, the thirteenth\nDay of February Instant, be-\ntween the Hours of ten and Eleven\nin the forenoon, at the Old Court\nHouse by Virtue of several Writs of\nExecution in the hands of the\nSheriff.\nA Messu [ILL]ge or Dwelling House,\ntogether with a piece or parcel of\nGround, situate at Mullongah con-\ntaining eleven Cottahs, more or less\nwith several Straw Houses standing\nthereon.\nAlso a Garden and piece or parcel\nof Ground, situate at Meerzapore,\ncontaining two Biggahs, more or less\nwith two Straw Houses Standing\nthereon with the Appurtenances,\nThe Property of Seebram Bonjee\nand Lollbelarry Metre.\nAlso one Talook, and a piece or\nparcel of Ground, situate at [ILL]\nBone booglee, in the [ILL] of\nMaugorah containing eight Hundred\nand one Biggahs more or less.\nAlso one other Talook situate [ILL]\nChuck Hoegul Kooreah; in the same\npergunnah containing three Hun-\ndred and one Biggahs more or less.\nOne other Talook, situate at Joy-\nenpere in the same pergunnah, con-\ntaining four hundred and one Biggahs;\nmore or less.\nOne other Talook, situate at Chuck!\nCulmee in the same pergunnah con-\ntaining Forty one Biggahs more of\nless.\nOne other Talook, situate at Chuck\nSeree Countepore in the same pergun-\nnah containing thirty Biggahs more\nor less.\nOne other Talook, situate at Chuck\nKoolaydaur in the same Pergunnah;\ncontaining one hundred and fifty\nBiggahs more or less.\nOne other Talook, situate at\nChuck Ram Caunto, pore in the\nsame Pergunnah containing sixty\nBiggahs more or less.\nOne other Talook situate at Chuck\npallah Rannah and Meechoe, khally;\nin the same Pergunnah, containing\ntwo hundred and one Biggahs more\nor less.\nThe Property of Ramsoonder Bose!\nAlso an upper roomed Brick built\nMessuage Tenement or dwelling\nHouse, toge he with a piece or par-\ncel of Ground thereunto belonging,\nsituate at Aumrah Tullah, near the\nBarabazar in the Town of Calcutta\ncontaining ten Cottahs more or less.\nThe property of Mannickchund\nGhatterjee!\nAlso an upper roomed Brick Built\nMessuage Tenement or dwelling\nHouse; together with a piece or par-\ncel of Ground thereunto belonging\nsituate at Churuck, Dangah in Cal-\ncutta aforesaid containing Six Cottahs\nmore or less.\nThe property of Rogofam Surmah.\nAlso an upper roomed Brick Built\nMessuage Tenement or dwelling\nHouse, and piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at Sootanooty in Calcutta a-\nforesaid, containing fifteen Cottahs\nand an half more of less.\nAlso a piece or parcel of Ground\nsituate at the same place containing\nfive Cottahs more or less.\nAnd Also a God own together with\na piece or parcel of Ground, situate at\nToolah Baazar near the Bara baazar\nin Calcutta aforesaid containing one\nCottah more or less.\nThe property of Attaram paul;\nTilluck paul, and Buddinaut paul;\nThe Conditions will be mention ti-\n[ILL] the day and at the place of Sale.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "POET 's CORNER.\nMiss E. M. C.\nIN Maria's praise what a song could\nI write\nWould the Muses but lend me their\naid;\nFor in Marias form all the graces unite,\nAnd every persection; display 'd,\nIn her bosom fairvutue, and sweetness\nof soul,\nWit, judge ment, and modesty shine;\nNo vanity vexes, no passions controul,\nBut all is serene and divne.\nNot a warbler that wantonly sings\nin the grove\n(Where freedom and innocence reign)\nNot a Zephyr that steals thro' the\nwood bine alcove\nAnd scatters it's sweets o'er the plain;\nNot a flowrit that blooms in the\nbosom of May,\nThe Lilly, jon quil or the rose,\nUnfolding it's smiles to the regent\nof Day,\nCan half such a sweetness disclose!\nIn vain would gay nature exhaust all\nher stores,\nTo match the dear nymph I approve;\nThan blame not, ye Shepherds if I—\nadore\nFor who can behold without love.\n————\nJust Published price 4 Rupees, and sold\nat the following places.\nMessrs. Huggins and O'Donnell, Mr.\nCantwell, Mr. Andrews' at the\nLibrary, at Mr. Duncan's Europe\nshop, and at the Printing Office.\nAN Almanac for the present\nYear, containing the Christi-\nan and Bengal Calendars, with the\nMahometan Æra of the Hegira.—\nThe conjunctions, Squares, and op-\npositions of the Luminaries.—The\nMoons Southing Calculated agreeable\nto apparent Astronomical time to the\nMeridian of Calcutta, and may be\nreduced to any other Meridian by a\nNote inserted for that purpose.—The\nMoons culminating the Meridian,\nbeing very useful for determining the\ntime of High-Water at any Port\nor Harbour provided the time be\nasce[ILL] tained at which it is high Water\nat the full and Change.—The Sout-\nhing may also have it's use by taking\nHer Mesidian Altitude, For deter-\nmining the Lattitude, proper Allow-\nance being made for Her Parallex\nin Altitude.—The Equation of\ntime necessary in regulating Clocks,\nAlso a Table of the Suns Rising and\nSetting, independent of Refraction,\nwith directions how to find the\nMoons full and Change at any other\nMeridian on the Globe where Long-\ntude is ascertained.\n————\nADDRESS.\nMR. H ICKY having been in-\nformed that some Gentlemen\ndid for their own private satisfaction,\ntake down the Notes relative to,\nand, during the Trialor Trials of the\nsaid Mr. H ICKY last June, in the\nProsecutions brought against him the\nsaid Mr. H ICKY by Warren H stings\nEsq; Governor General of Bengal.—\nAnd that the said Warren Hastings\nEsq; Gov. Cen. of Bengal as afore-\nsaid, having brought two Civil Act-\nions now on the said former Prosecu-\ntious of last June for which the\nsaid James Augustus H icky was then\nfound Guilty sentenced to pay a fine\nof 2000 Sicca Rupees and remain one\nyear in prison, had on Wednesday\nlast the 23d. of January one of the\nsaid Civil Causes tried in Court, and\nthe other on the said plan of operati-\non is to be tried noxt Term. As\nthe notes taken on the trials last June\nwill be of infinate service to Mr.\nH ICKY in his defence he will esteem\nit a particular favour if any gentleman\nwill oblige him with such a opyn\nor copies of them.\n————\nSTOLEN.\nON Saturday last 2 Seals fet in Gold\none, the head of Antinous deeply\nEndented and Marked with the name of\nBirch—The other Seal a very Small head\nof Madusa,—it is Suspected an European\nhas taken them should they be offer 'd to\nany artest, or at the Shops in the Baazar,\npray stop them; and who ever can give\ninformation of them shall Receive a Re-\nward of 2 Gold Mohurs and no questions\nask 'd by applying to Mr. Andrews at the\nLibrary they are of value only as being\na Gift.—\n6th February 1782.\n————\nTo be SOLD.\nAbout 60 Casks more of less of\nsalt provisions consisting of\nBeef, and pork, each cask of Beef\ncontains 5 pieces at fix pounds each\nThe Pork consists of 50 pieces in\nach cask at fix pounds each piece.\nFor further particulars please to\ninquire of John Swfit in the Murgee\nHattah, near the china Baazar,\nCalcutta 4th February.\n————\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any claim against\nthe Estate of the late Lieu-\ntenant James Harris of Artillery\ndeceased, will please to lodge them\nproperly Authenticated with Capt.\nGeorge Deare of Artillery Fort\nWilliam, one of the Executors on or\nbefore the 1st of May next, and those\nGentlemen indebted to the Estate,\nwill be pleased to pay the same before\nthe above period.\n————\nWANTED.\nONE Dozen bottles of the very\nbest real Oil of Camphor, per-\nfectly clear and free from adulter-\nation.—whoever has got such a\nquantity. (and of such qualities) to\ndispose of, are requested to direct a\nLine for L. –P at the printing Office,\nmentioning the price, at the same\ntime to send one bottle as a Muster.\nCalcutta 14th January 1782\n————\nWANTED.\nIMMEDIATELY, a book called\nthe HIND, and PANTER, wrote\nby Dryden whoever has got such a\nbook, and are willing to dispose of\nit are requested to fond with a Line\ndirected to G. A. at the printing\nOffice mentioning the price.\nTo be SOLD.\nA BUDGEROW the Dimensions &c.\nof an India mans Long Boat with a\nLarge Hall and Venetians enquire of Mr.\nNyss in Calcutta—also a small Convenient\n8 Oar 'd Budge row of 2 Rooms both in\ngood repair, and fit for immediate Use.\n24th Nov. 1781.\nWANTED.\nONE or two Tanyans rising 6 Year\nold Wanted also a Bay Toorkey or\nBay Tazzy Horse for, a Buggy—Any\nPerson having Such to Dispose of by\nApplying to Mr. Andrews at the Library\nmay Hear, of a Purchaser.\nJanuary 8th 1782.\nWANTED.\nA VERY small Horse, very tame\nand very handsome, broke to\nthe Draft, and fit to be trusted to\ndraw a Childs chaise, and any person\nhaving such to dispose of may meet\nwith a purchaser by applying to the\nClerk of the printing Office.\n————\nJUST PUBLISHED\nBY AUTHORITY.\nAND is Sold at the Library, the late\nBye Law either bound or in Sheets.\n————\nWANTED.\nA Very excellent Horizontal Gold\nstop Watch, Capp 'd and Jewelled\nmade by any of the following Persons Gra-\nham, Mudge, Tomkin, or Hugbes, whoever\nhas got such to dispose of they may apply\nto Mr. Hicky at the Printing Office.\n————\nWANTED.\nAN Apprentice to a very genteel Bu-\nsiness, the Son of a European, he\nmust be well acquainted with the En-\nglish Language, and Write a good\nhand, understand something of accounts,\nand of good connections, the Parents, or\nGuardian of such a Person, by applying\nto Mr. HICKY, at the Printing Office,\nmay meet with an Opportunity of pro-\nviding for their Son or Pupil.\nCalcutta 26th Dec. 1781.\nWANTED.\nA VERY Elegant Diamond Breast\nBuckle the stones Europe cut, and\nEurope Sett—Any person having such\nto dispose of are requested to send it by\ntheir Sarcar to the printing Office with\na letter mentioning the lowest Price,\nand it approved of thy will be treated\noth.\n\n————\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. H ICKY, First and late Printer to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1782-02-16", "date": "1782-02-16", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "H ICKY 's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n————\n[ VOL. II] A Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open in all Parties, but influenced by None.\n————\n108 From Saturday February, the 9th to Saturday February 16th 1782. [ No. IV]\n————\nTo the Hon 'b l e — — —\n— — —.\nSIR,\nIF we reflect on the num-\nber of obsequious and\ninsidious Parasites who\nsurround all such as are\nplaced in exalted stations, and who\nraise their Fortunes on the courtly\nfoundations of flattery and deceit,\nwe cannot be surprised that the plain\nand wholesome admonitions of truth\nshould so seldom reach the Ears of\nthose in Power; I am therefore indu-\nced to take this method of addressing\nyou, and am too well acquainted\nwith that open Candour that pro-\nfound wisdom, and that rigid inte-\ngritty, which have raised the British\nOriental affairs to the highest pitch of\nProsperity, and placed these happy\ncountries in their present flourishing\nand affluent situation, to suspect that\nyou should not approve of any thing\nproceeding from so laudable a prin-\nciple as Zeal for the Public Welfare.\nHave you never been Informed,\nSir, by your worthy coadjutors at\nLucknow, (or has it been purposely\nconcealed from you,) that the whole\nof the English Troops now serving\nin the Vizier's Dominions, are four\nMonths in arrears; and that, in the\nheart of the very Country from\nwhich we draw our principle resour-\nces, one Soldiers have not Bread to\nEat; insomuch that their command-\ning Officers have reason every hour\nto apprehend a general Mutiny, or\nwhat is as bad, a general Desertion?\nIt cannot be unknown to you, Sir,\nthat the Annual Revenue of the Do-\nminions of our Ally, some time af-\nter the conquest of Rohil Chund, a-\nmounted to near four Crores of Ru-\npees.—The utmost Expence of\nour whole Civil and Military Esta-\nblishment in his Country has, I be-\nlieve, never exceeded Fifty Lacks\nYearly; and the present Collector at\nLucknow was so well Acquainted\nwith the state of these Provinces, &\nhis own financing abilities, that he\nonly a few Months ago, declared his\nresolution of never suffering the\nTroops to remain twenty days in Art\nsears for the future.—From whence\nthen, can have arisen this sudden &\nastonishing deficiency?—The friends\nof the Resident alledge in his defence\nthat the late Negociations at Benaras\nhave induced a heavy Expence, and\nquite exhausted the Treasuries of\nLucknow and Fysabad; and that the\nsums sent down to the above place to\nforward the business of Almass and\nthis kind European Friends, have\nbeen so enormous as to leave it utter-\nly out of his power to answer the o-\nther pressing and immediate demands\nof the state.—How far this is true,\nso to what purposes the above sums\nhave been applied; you alone can be\na competent Judge; as it is said you\nhave not trusted even your most\nintimate Friends with any account\nof the disposal of them.\nBut besides the above drain, it is\nPublicly known that Major —\nCaptain —, Mr. —, Mr.\n—, Mr.—, &c. late Pri-\nsoners at Luck now have with the\nmost scandalous and unprecedented\nExtravagance been purchased to si-\nlence on the loss of their Nominal\nOffices & Commands; & that with-\nin a few weeks past many Lacks\nhave been disapated on these Caterpil-\nlars.—With respect to the Compa-\nny 's Servants I shall say nothing on\nthis subject:—their past or future\nservices may make some amends to\ntheir injured country;—but, Sir,\nwho is Captain — that. He\nshould be intitled to such rewards\nas ought only to attend a long\ncourse of the most shining merit?—\nand what will the Company's old\nOfficers; say who have been for many\nyears! Destroying their Constitutions\nunder all the severeties of the climate,\nwhen they see a Man, undistinguished\nby any thing except a connection with\none of the Members of Government,\nfirst shoved over their heads, into a\ncommand of the highest Emolument;\nand afterwards, when in the bung-\nling Jumble of Polities it seems ne-\ncessary to dissolve it, recering a Lack\nof Rupees as a recompence, for the\nloss he must thereby sustain, and re-\nturning with a fortune infinately ex-\nceding, (at any period however dis-\ntant,) their most Sanguine Expectat-\nions!—\nYet this is not the only instance of\ninjurious and glaring partiality of\nwhich the Officers of the Army have\nreason to complain.—After having he\na mark of Degradation, introduced\namong them numbers of such as could\nonly be picked up in the Brothels and\nRack shops of Calcutta, you, as if no\nmanifest your Contempt for the most\nnecessary Virtues on their profession,\nhave lately received into your particu-\nlar, Grace and favor a person of con-\nsiderable Rank, who abandoned his\ncorps in the midst of active service,\nand has by the Public Returns of the\nArmy for several months past, fallen\nunder the approbious predicament of a\nDeserter!—Another, obliged to leave\nhis crops in order to avoid a Tryal,\nfor the most ineferious and abandoned\npeculation, finds under your wing a\nsafe protection from justice; and al-\nthough his immmediate \"Resignation\nof the Service\"—was the condition on\nwhich he was suffered to escape, yet\nHE is permitted entirely to by aside\nthat design, and these Gentlemen and\nnow both looking out for further\nmarks of the confidence of govern-\nment in their Integrity and abilities;\nwhilst one, not more distinguished\nby his Virtues in private Life than\nby his talents as a Soldier, has for\nyears been cruelly and unjustly with-\neld from the Enjoyment of those\nadvantages to which his Rank and\nMerit intitled Him, although were\nhonorably acquitted, by the Sentence\nof a Court Martial, of every imputa-\ntion you could lay to this charge.—\nBut your partially does not affect\nIndividuals only.—A whole Bir-\ngade see themselves deprived of their\ntour for the field station, merely be-\ncause you think proper to entertain a\npique against their commander.—\nWhatever cause that Gentleman may\nhave given to excite your displeasure,\nhis Enemies must avow that in\nKnowledge of his Profession He en-\nceeds most of his contemporaries, and\nthrough a long series of Insult and\nNeglect, has paid a uniform attaint-\non to the Discipline of his Brigade,\nsuch as has been very seldom equal-\nled and never exceeded,—The\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "Gratification of a selfish revenge\nought surely to be no motive for do-\ning an injury to the whole service,\nin depriving such a person of his\nregular Tour of command, merely\nbecause he possesses every merit ex-\ncept that of your Good will, yet\nyou strike at him through the vi-\ntals of his Officers, and sacrifice the\nInterests of one third of the Army\nto your own private Resentment a-\ngainst a single Man.\nBut it is not enough that the\nArmy have experienced these caus-\nes of repining and complaint; The\nvilest Miscreant in the train of your\nDependants may now insult them\nwith impunity. —Sometime ago,\nwhilst you were pent up in a lit-\ntle Fortress, the object of pity to\nyour depenaants and of Derision &\ncontempt to your Enemies, an Essay\nappeared in the GAZETTE which\nis supposed to be carried on under\nyour immediate Patronage & Pro-\ntection earnestly endeavuring to ex-\nplain away the Honor of the Mi-\nlitary profession, upon the exerti-\nons of which you entirely depend-\ned for your deliverance. —At the\nvery same time that under the im-\npulse of a Panic, too Public to be\nconcealed and too fatal in its con-\nsequence to be ever forgotten, you\nwere daily sounding forth the praise,\nof every little skirmish, of every tri-\nsling Effort, made by our Troops in\nyour favor, in a style of the most ful-\nsome & hyperbolical Panegyrick: —\nThese Acknowledgements are now\nuniversally looked upon as a striking\nspecies of the Burlesque, & I questi-\non whether you could at present take\nany method more effectually to mor-\ntify an Officers Vanity or Pride than\nreturning him your thanks in Public\nORDERS. —\nThink not, Sir, that by thus fair-\nley stating these matters before you,\ndeprived of every false Gloss which they\ncould receive from flatterers or mis-\nrepresentation, I mean to hurt your\nconsequence in the Eyes of the Mi-\nlitary, or to aliniate their affections\nfrom you, —It would only require a\nfew Exertions on your part effectually\nto [ILL] every attempt of that Nature;\nthe task is easy, and you have every\nincitement that could prompt you to\nsuch an undertaking. —\nWhen you see a large body of our\nForces laboring under the Inconve-\nniencic and Distress of a long Arrear,\njoin with your coleagues in A——n\nin a strict and severe scrutiny into\nthe cause of such an abuse. —\nSuffer not strangers to be obtained\nupon the service, and, pushed into\nits highest Offices and commands, to\nthe determent of the Company's old\nand experienced officers.—\nDismiss from your favor and Pa-\ntronage such as are capable of aban-\ndoning their colors, or who in any\nrespect bring a sligima upon their\nProfession; be yourself the first to\ndrag them to the Bar of Justice, and\nlet them thee either prove their In-\nnocence or receive the Reward of their\nDelinquency.\nDispise the weak and unmanly in-\ndulgence of private Resentment——\nRestore to his rights in the Service a\ndeserving Officer who has so long suf-\nfered the most cruel injustice; and let\nnot your anger towards another inter-\nfere so far with your regard for the\nInterest of the Company and the good\nof the Service as to sacrafice a large\npart of the Army to the gratification\nof a base revenge.\nIn fine Banish every selfish preju-\ndice or partiality from your Heart—\nshew a firm and steady attachment\nto the General interest of the ARMY,\nas far as is consistent with that of their\nHonorable Employers, and you will\nthen (and not till then) experience the\nHappiness, which every Person in\nyour Exalted station ought to aim at\nand enjoy, of being universally\nHonor 'd Respected and Beloved. —\nEtyah 14th January 1782\nAristides\n————\nMr H ICKY\nYOUR zeal anticipates the happiness\nof your friends. —— Jack ——\nplaced in one of your late papers in the\ncelestial regions, is yet a fordid son of\nearth. However I understand he is now\ntrembling on the delicious precipice of\nbliss, and in a few days will plunge in-\nto extacy. For drained of his aqueous\ncollection, and his morbid virtle mem-\nber purged of its latent contagion, he is\nto be married this week to the lovely\nafrican Miss Sparkle. Imagination\nkindles at the thought! What a volu-\notuous banquet for the Sybarite? a least\nwhere a god might riot in unremitting\nfruition! One moment! One extatic\nmoment in the elysium of he arms is\nworth an eternity of common joy: and\nwill more then compensate a man of his\nluxurious desires, and glowing wishes,\nfor the paltry loss of the royal trinkets,\nand evanescent treasures of L——w.\nAnd yet it is possible this——\nmortal may approach her with the frigid\napathy of a congealed Fin lander; possess\nher without enjoyment, ascend the nupti-\nal bed with yeawning indifference and\ntaste not her [ILL] charms with half\nthe relish a Country Squire does his\nvenision, or a greatly Alderman his tur-\ntle.\nBut after all this verbal capture I am\na Stranger to the person who inspires it;\nbut judge of her a posteriori, and trace\nher as I do the divinity by her glorious\neffects. ——Every tongue conspires to\npaint her a goddess! Hoary Nesors\nsing peans in her praise, and ardent youth\nadores her to idolatry——Nay these\nheavy Systems of fluggish matter, sailed\nblockheads, who dream their torpid live\naway; who are too gross to feel, an\nwith heads not organized for thinking\n——warmed by her beams are con-\nscious of their existence——they fee\nan unusual sensation play about the heart\nsympathize with the object in contemp-\nlation, and vibrate into respondent har-\nmony.\nThe following is an extract of a letter\nI received this morning. \"I can inform\nyou that Jack——is to be married\nnext Friday to Miss Sparkle. This gay\nmeteor who rose like venus from the bo-\ntom of the Sea, has long had the ascen-\ndent in the sphere of beauty but like the\nlate Comet with a firey tail she has hith-\nerto been more gazed at than admired,\n—Bred up in the school of fashion; with\na person formed by the hand of harmony;\nwith manners bordering on the seductive,\nwhich illiberal minds mistake for the\nlicentious; every bosom has throbed for\nher as a Friend; but Jack.——and\nAlexander in the field of love, is the first\n(I am told) whose temerity has dared to\nattack her for a wife.\nI foresee many evils that will follow in\nthe train of this match; not only to the\nsilken tribe of sighing silly lovers who\namble in her suite: but it will in faliably\ndisturb the peace of many honest fami-\nlies in Calcutta; for hitherto Miss Spar-\nkle has served for a general ferment in\nthe settlement, and excited, passions\nwhich the married men discharged on\ntheir wives, and the single on the town.\n————\nMr. H ICKY,\nA GREEABLY to my promise, I\nnow transmit you an account of\nthe GRAND VOCAL CONCERT which was,\nexhibited here, previous to the rising of\nthe Congress. —It was performed by a\nNumber of Devotees and Connoissours.\nList of the Performers with the several\nSongs they Sung.\nSongs Performers\n\" Know then wars SIR. F. WRONGHEAD\n\" my pleasure\"\n\" How I am Weather-beaten Ditto.\nand shatter 'd\"\n\" Gold from Law can POOL BUNDY,\ntake out the sting\"\n\" The Laws were made for Ditto.\nthe little\"\n\" Juitice long forbearing\" NED SILENT\n\" What care I for affairs of state\n\" For I have been drubb 'd\" Do.\nAnd I have been scrubb 'd\nAnd I have been black and blue.\"\n\" Channel I been by fate decreed Do.\nsome humble Cottage swain\"\n\" There is truth and good\nsense THANE\nIn my Friend W——\ndefence.\n\" AFFIDAVITS shall answer\nthem all Sirs\nThey prove that Murder's Ditto\nright,\nFor why should a good G—\nfall Sirs\nInspired by inward light.\"\n\" I have his faults JACK MARPLOT.\ndiscover 'd\n\" Whatev 'r his opinion I\ncare not a fig Ditto.\nI joke with the Tory and\nlaugh with the [ILL].\"\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "For black brown and fair\nmy inconstancy burns, Ditto.\nAnd the different beauties\nsubdue me by turns.\"\n\"Had I a soul for\ntreach'ry fram'd\nI ne'er could injure\nyou;\nFor though your VICAR OF BRAY\nRank no service\nclaim 'd - -\nYour power would\nmake me true.\"\nPoint d 'argent point de Suisse.\" Ditto\n\"He is a Dog who Ornamental\nfawns when he bites\" Lawyer.\n\"All the Songs of FILCH Ditto\nin the Beggars Opera -\n\"The G—is a COLOSSUS\nI can only shake my head and Hannibal\nshrng up my shoulders.'\n\"He strives in vain, and\nfruitless proves the art\nTo hide with insidious Ch 'y Bullock\nsmiles the treacherous\nheart\"\nI'm bubbl 'd\nI'm bubbl 'd, AFFIDAVIT\nO how I am troubl'd, COURIER.\nBamboozl'd and bit.\n\"Among the men\nCoquettes we find\nWho court by turns\nall, Woman kind; MALE COQUETTE\nAnd thy have all\ntheir hearts desir 'd\nWhen they are flat-\nterr'd and admir 'd,\n\"Women and wine\nshould life employ.\" LUCY CHINLESS\n\"I am a jolly Butcher\" MASTIFF\n\"My Love is all madness and folly\" Do.\n\"A Pox of these hoo-\nbles they keep such a LIMBERHAM.\npother\"\n\"Can love be controulld TENT POLE\nby advice.\" IMPROMPTU,\nO love you play a cruel part\nThy shaft still festers in the\nwound;\nYou should reward a constant Ditto.\nheart\nSince 'tis alas so seldom\nfound.'\nRough Riders would disgrace\na Regel Chair\" Ditto\n\"That Girl runs in my PIGDANNY\nhead Strangely\" DURGEE.\n\"When those we love enrage us\nHow soon our passions flies; Do\nThe Sluts can reengage us\nAnd kill us with their eyes.'\nOur EMMA is a sad slut\nnor heeds not what THE COMMU-\nwe taught her NITY\n\"He that weds a\nbeauty\" JACK HYDROCELE.\n\"Tis impossible for me as I hope\nto be sav'd madam' Ditto.\n\"And when we by\nthem, they pursue Turban Conquest\nBut leave us when\nthey've won us\n\"The best Wines it kept too\nlong will turn to Pinegar Ditto.\n\"Dear me how I long\nto be marri 'd\nAnd in my own Coach Miss C—p.\nto be carry, d,\n\" Lets be gay while we Lady D—y\nmay\" & Mrs M—re\nO the days when I was young Messelina.\n(To be Continued.)\n————\nADDRESS to Jack Hydrocle.\nSOME Country Girl, scarce to a\ncurtsey bred,\nWould I much rather than thy\nEMMA wed;\nIf supercilious, haughty, proud and\nvain,\nShe brought her father's yam fields in\nher train. [bear,\nWhat beauty or what chastity can\nSo great a piece, if pee 'vish and\nsevere; [adore,\nShe still insults, and you must still\nGrant that the Honey's much, the\ngall is more. LORENZO.\nAn Impromptu.\n\"Shall CHERINGY SCRATCH a\nBenedict prove\nAnd HYDROCEL presume to be in\nLove? STINGO.\n————\nC A D C U T T A.\nThursday night last n express arrived\nfrom G Goddard which brought Ac-\ncounts that a peace with the Marratta\nState will soon take place.\nSir Eyre Coote is daily expected here\non board the Valentine.\nCaptain Mackenzie of the Active Fri-\ngate is to sail immediately in quest of a\nFrench Privateer lately seen off Ganjam.\nOn Wednesday the Board of Trade\nappointed John Taylor Esq; Resident\nof Commercally in the room of James\nIrwin Esq.\nMr. G—. who has lately been\nmuch employed in reading and digesting\nMilten or DIVORCE will, we hear,\nin a few days he appointed Collector of\nTunett in the Bahar Province. Sir Jacky\nNight, (we Lords said nicky nacky Anto-\nnio love to be called by our Titles) is\narrived in Town from his Country seat\nat Dunderham Blixham Hall, and on\nTuesday morning last had a long confe-\nrence with the—it is supposed on the\nsubjects of the late Masquerade and that\ninvaluable blessing the Liberty of the\nPRESS.\nArrivals February, 9th,\n'Ship Gocoldutt, Mitchell from\nMadras Ballast, Ship Alexander, Alexan-\nder Smart, do, do, do, Ship Essex,\nGhiminant, do, do, do, Ship Floyer,\nHannah, do, do, do, Ship Nancy, Da-\nvidson, do, do, do, Snow General\nCoote Strahan, do, do, do, Snow\nFriends, Jas. Cuthbert, do, do:\nDepartures February, 12th Snow Green\nwith Steptoe for Madras\nMr. JOHN JONES.\nHAVING agreed with a Gentle-\nman going to China, who is to\nfurnish him with every article of china\ngood, agreeable to my instructions\nhe may give him, will in consequence\nthereof, receive commissions to be\nexecuted as directed, and esteem\nhimself much Obliged to those who\nplease to saver him with their com-\nmands.\nN. B. The above Gentleman will\nsail for China in the course of this\nMonth, and intends Returning in the\nMonth of January next.\nCalcutta Feb. 14th 1782.\n————\nSUBSCRIPTION Assembly.\nTHE Stewards beg leave to inform\nthe subscribers that the Ball will\nbe on Tuesday the 26th of February,\nand that the assembly will close on\nTuesday the 12th of march with a\nFancy Dress Ball.\nFriday 15th Feb. 1782.\n————\nTo be Sold by PUBLIC AUCTION.\nCalcutta 14th—February 1782.\nON Thursday the twenty first\nDay of February Instant, be-\ntween the Hours of ten and Eleven\nin the forenoon, at the old Court\nHouse by Virtue of several Writs of\nExecution in the hands of the\nSheriff.\nA Messu [ILL]ge or Dwelling House,\ntogether with a piece or parcel or\nGround, situate at Mullongah con-\ntaining eleven Cottahs, more or less\nwith several Straw Houses standing\nthereon.\nAlso a Garden and piece or parcel\nof Ground, situate at Meerzapore,\ncontaining two Biggahs, more or less\nwith two Straw Houses Standing\nthereon with the Appurtenances.\nThe Property of Seebram Bonjee\nand Lollbe harry Metro.\nAlso an upper roomed Brick built\nMessuage Tenement or dwelling\nHouse, together with a piece or par-\ncel of Ground thereunto belonging,\nsituate at Aumrah Tullah, near the\nBarabazar in the Town of Calcutta\ncontaining ten Cottahs more or less.\nThe property of Mannickchand\nChatterjee.\nAlso an upper roomed Brick Built\nMessuage Tenement or dwelling\nHouse, together with a piece or par-\ncel of Ground thereunto belonging\nsituate at Churuck, Dangah in Cal-\ncutta aforesaid containing Six Cottahs\nmore or less.\nThe property of Rogoram Surmah.\nAlso an upper roomed Brick Built\nMessuage Tenement or dwelling\nHouse, and piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at Sootanooty in Calcutta a-\nforesaid, containing fifteen Cottahs\nand an half more or less.\nAlso a piece or parcel of Ground\nsituate at the same place containing\nfive Cottahs more or less.\nAnd Also a Godown together with\na piece or parcel of Ground, situate at\nToolah Baazar near the Bara bazaar\nin Calcutta aforesaid containing one\nCottah more or less.\nThe property of Alfaram paul,\nTilluck paul, and [ILL] paul.\nThe Conditions will be mentionn-\ned on the day and at the place of Sale.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "POET 's CORNER.\nON THE NIGHT.\nTHE day's bright King now con-\nquer'd does retire,\nNight takes possession on the van-\nquish'd fire:\nThe moon her peerless light now\ndoth display,\nWhilst Sobre mains till next succeed-\ning day;\nThe starry frame their equal power\nshew\nAround the spheres, with light that\nfrom them flow.\nAll things are still, each creature now\ndoth rest,\nThey all repair to lodge, both man\nand beast.\nCalm and serene each field and mead\nappear,\nThe murmuring brooks their vivid\ncourses steer;\nFree from those raging fellies which\ndo rise,\nWhen vanquish 'd night has gently\nfled the skies.\n————\nJust Published price 4 Rupees, and sold\nat the following places.\nMessrs. Huggins and O'Donnell, Mr.\nCantwell, Mr. Andrews' at the\nLibrary, at Mr. Duncan's Europe\nshop, and at the Printing Office.\nAN Almanac for the present\nYear, containing the Christi-\nan and Bengal Calendars, with the\nMahemetan Æra of the Hegira.—\nThe conjunctions, squares, and op-\npositions of the Luminaries.—The\nMoons Southing Calculated agreeable\nto apparent Astronomical time to the\nMeridian of Calcutta, and may be\nreduced to any other Meridian by a\nNote inserted for that purpose.—The\nMoons culminating the Meridian,\nbeing very useful for determining the\ntime of High-Water at any Por-\nor Harbour provided the time be\nascertained at which it is high Water\nat the full and Change.—The Sout-\nhing may also have it's use by taking\nHer Meridian Altitude, For deter-\nmining the Lattiude, proper Allow-\nance being made for Her Parallex\nin Altitude.—The Equation of\ntime necessary in regulating Clocks,\nAlso a Table of the Suns Rising and\nSetting, independent of Refraction,\nwith directions how to find the\nMoons full and Change at any other\nMeridian on the Globe where Long-\ntude is ascertained.\n————\nADDRESS.\nMR. H ICKY having been in-\nformed that some Gentlemen\ndid for their own private satisfaction,\ntake down the Notes relative to,\nand, during the Trial or Trials of the\nfind Mr. H ICKY last June, in the\nProsecutions brought against him the\nsaid Mr. HICKY by Warren Hastings\nEsq; Governor General of Bengal.—\nAnd that the said Warren Hastings\nEsq; Gov. Cen. of Bengalas afore-\nsaid, having brought two Civil Act-\nions now on the said former Prosecu-\ntious of last June for which the\nsaid James Augustus H icky was than\nfound Guilty sentenced to pay a fine\nof 2000 Sicca Rupees and remain one\nyear in prison, had on Wednesday\nthe 23d. of last January one of the\nsaid Civil Causes tried in Court, and\nthe other on the said plan of operati-\non is to be tried next Term. As\nthe notes taken on the trials last June\nwill be of infinate service to Mr.\nH ICKY in his defence he will esteem\nit a particular favour if any gentleman\nwill oblige him with such a copy\nor copies of them.\n————\nTo be SOLD.\nW HOLLE sale, or retail several\nCalks of Good old French\nBrandy to the amount of 800 Gallons\nmore or less.\nFor further particulars please to\ninquire of Mr. Swift in the Murgy\nHattah; near the china Baazar,\n————\nTo be SOLD.\nAbout 60 Casks more or less of\nsalt provissions consisting of\nBeef, and pork, each calk of Beer\ncontains 45 pieces at six pounds each.\nThe Pork consists of 50 pieces in\nachcask at six pounds each piece.\nFor further particulars please to\ninquire of John Swfit in the Murgee\nHattah, near the china Baazar,\nCalcutta 4th February.\n————\nCAPTAIN ANTONIO JOZE DE\nGAMBOA.\nBEGS leave to inform the Public\nthat his China Cargoe Import-\ned on the Ship Santa Cruze Almas,\nis now exposed for sale at his House\nformerly occupied by Mr. Chambers\nand oppossite to Messrs Burrel and\nGaulds, and consisting of the follow-\ning Articles viz.\nSilks, Tea, Sugar, Nankeens, Hams\nChina Ware and Sweetmeats &c.\nCalcutta 8th February 1782.\n————\nMessrs Nicolls, Isaac's and Savory,\nHAVING purchased the whole\nInvestment of Liquors of Cap-\ntain Dael, Imported on the ship\nPrintz Coal is now exposed for sale\nat their House No.113 (Casiytullah\nBaazar) Consisting of the following.\nBeer in Hds. Gin in cases, Brandy\nand Rum in Hds. English Claret in\nChests, Danish Do. in Do. Hock in\nDo. Frontiniac and Byone Wines.\n————\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any claim against\nthe Estate of the late Lieu-\ntenant James Harris of Artillery\ndeceased, will please to lodge them\nproperly Authenticated with Capt.\nGeorge Deare of Artillery Fort\nWilliam, one of the Executors on or\nbefore the 1st of May next, and those\nGentlemen indebted to the Estate,\nwill be pleased to pay the same before\nthe above period.\n————\nWANTED.\nONE Dozen bottles of the very\nbest real Oil of Camphor, per-\nfectly clear and free from adulter-\nation.—whoever, has got such a\nquantity, (and of such qualities) to\ndispose of, are requested—to direct a\nLine for L.—Pat the printing Office,\nmentioning the price, at the same\ntime to send one bottle as a Muster.\nCalcutta 14th January 1782\n————\nWANTED.\nIMMEDIATELY, a book called\nthe HIND, and PANTER, wrote\nby Dryden whoever has got such a\nbook, and are willing to dispose or\nit are requested to send with a Line\ndirected to G. A. at the printing\nOffice mentioning the price.\n————\nTo be SOLD.\nA BUDGEROW the Dimensions &c.\nof an India mans Long Boat with a\nLarge Hall and Venetians enquire of Mr.\nNyss in Calcutta—also a small Convenient\n8 Oar 'd Budge row of 2 Rooms both in\ngood repair, and fit for immediate Use.\n24th Nov. 1781.\n————\nJUST PUBLISHED\nBY AUTHORITY.\nAND is Sold at the Library, the late\nBye Law either bound or in Sheets.\n————\nWANTED.\nA Very excellent Horizontal Gold\nstop Watch, Capp 'd and Jewelled\nmade by any of the following Persons Gra-\nham, Mudge, Tomkin, or Hughes, whoever\nhas got such to dispose of they may apply\nto Mr. Hicky at the Printing Office.\n————\nWANTED.\nA VERY Elegant Diamond Breast\nBuckle the stones Europe cut, and\nEurope Sett—Any person having such\nto dispose of are requested to send it by\ntheir Sarcar to the printing Office with\na letter mentioning the lowest Price,\nand it approved of thy will be treated\nwith.\n————\nWANTED.\nA VERY small Horse, very tame\nand very handsome, broke to\nthe Draft, and fit to be trusted to\ndraw a Childs chaise, and any person\nhaving such to dispose of may meet\nwith a purchacer by applying to the\nClerk of the printing Office.\n————\nWANTED.\nONE or two Tanyans rising 6 Year\nold Wanted also a Bay Toor key or\nBay Tazzy Horse for, a Buggy.—Any\nPerson having Such to Dispose of by\nApplying to Mr. Andrews at the Library\nmay Hear, of a purchaser.\n\n————\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. H ICKY, First and late Printer to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1782-02-23", "date": "1782-02-23", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "H ICKY 's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n————\n[ VOL III ] A Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n————\n109 From Saturday February the 16ths to Saturday February the 23d 1782. [ No. V ]\n————\nSIR,\nAS you have repeatedly in-\nformed the public that\nyour paper is open to\nall parties, tho' (of none\nmyself,) still from mo-\ntives of justice, I wish everyman should\nreceive that praise due to his merit. In\nthe Government of Mr. Carteir, every\nMan of common observation must\nremember the very deplorable State\nof the Company's affairs in India,\nduring his Administration, particu-\nlarly Bengal, in debt in Europe\n(when he resigned the Chair in\nApril) 1,700,00£. and to every\nperson in this Country that would\ngive them Credit for One hundred\nRupees,—How was their poverty\nto be accounted for in those days?\nthe first Grand object that struck\nany Man of common understanding,\nwas the Gentleman placed at the\nhead of Government, in every sense\nof the Word, totally disqualified for\nthe Trust reposed in him; by an\neasy thoughtlessness of disposition,\nContracts of every Kind was grant-\ned to the Buffoons about him at most\nshameful rates, to the Manifest pre-\njudices of his Employers, and by\npermitting them scourges of humani-\nty, the supervisors, to plunder the\nInnocent Industrious natives, on every\noccasion; squeezing and tearing their\nvery vitals out for Money they want-\ned to rob them of, which they were\nnot able to pay; under the horrid\nappellation of Durbar Crutch, (Fees\nof Office) what was the Consequence\nof these unheard of oppressions? a\nNon payment of the rents all over the\nCountry, which has impoverished\nit to this day, and in riched Indi-\nviduals, while the Company was on\nthe brink of destruction and ruin, no-\nthing can be a stronger proof of this\nassertion, than the number of civil\nServants that went home in these\ntimes, with princely fortuness could\nthese fortunes be obtained mer-\nely from the Offices they held from\nthe Company? If answer, No, could\nthese fortunes be obtained by lawful\ntrade? No, or by any means in so\nshort a time? No, the plan they\nwere gained on, any Ideot may now\nguess, how very grossly were the\nCompany imposed on, respecting\nthe Military expences, how was\nthis done? by scandalous and false\nrepresentations, inseting on their\nBooks, Charges the Military never\nhad to do with, such as Chiefs of the\nsubordinate Settlements; Travelling\nup and down the Country, some-\ntimes on the Companys account, oft-\nener on parties of pleasure, all their\nTravelling expences; of Bearers, and\nServants of every denomination, for\nthey went in the highest State for the\nhonor and glory of their Employers,\nposted in large Capitals, Military\nexpences, for the Collection of the\nRevenues or what not, a youth\n(jnst free 'd from the watch full eye of\na foolish indulging parent) was sent\nto reside, the first thing master Tom-\nmy does, for the honor of his Em-\nployers was to build a very superb\nBunglow, for which he was allowed\n5, or 6000 Rupees at least, though\nperhaps not certain of remaining a\nMonth,—Posted as before Military\nexpences, to another part of the\nCountry, Master Samey was dispatch-\ned, to investigate a Rice Golah, &\noften Matters not of so much conse-\nquence, well what is to be done on\nthis Occasion? though he has been\ntold he will not stay above a Week\nor ten days, and that he has not a-\nbove thirty Coss to go.—All these\nprecautions are Needless, an Indent\nwas Immediately made out to the\nMilitary Store Keeper General, for\na double sett of Field Officers. Camp\nEquipage, Master Samey is very de-\nlicate and cannot bear the pernicious\nEasterly Winds to blow on his Ten-\nder frame, not satisfied with the\nQuantity, or Quality, of what a\nField Marshal of England would\nthink sufficient—who was rendering\nthe most Important services to his\nKing, and Country; but what is a\nMarshal of England or France; to a\nCompany's Writer, need I Insult\nyour understanding, by drawing the\ncomparison.\nThus, Sir; was the miserable and\ndistressed state of the Country; when\nMr. Hastings assumed the Govern-\nment; on the 22 day of April 1772,\nhow speedily he recovered the Com-\npany from the Enormous sum of\n1,700,000 £ clear 'd off at home,\nthe Treasury in a flourishing conditi-\non, their Public Credit in overy part\nof the World good, and their Arms\nin every corner of India respected and\ndreaded, References from his coming;\nto the Chair, until october 1774\ncan best testify these assertions, as\na reform on the Civil service is spo-\nken of the same abilities and Exer-\ntions on his side, I hope will be once\nmore employed, to save this distressed\nand unhappy country, from that\nruin which appears to me so nearly\naccomplished by the Rapacious; and\ndishonorable conduct of many of the\nCompanys servants, the Field of\ncorruption, and Peculation, is very\nextensive, but as he is well informed\nof every Inch of Ground in the Com-\npanys Possession, the reforment must\ncommence at Lucknow, and come\ndown gradually to the Presidency,\nwhen his Investigations reaches the\ncapital abuses of every kind appears,\nby the creation of innumerable use-\nless civil Offices, or to speak plainer;\nsinecures, given almost on every Oc-\ncasion to Needy adventurers that can-\nnot have any claim whatever to the\nCompanys protection, let any person\nof the smallest knowledge of Man-\nkind, take a view of the respectable\npersonages, that fill the first Offices\nof the state, the Catalogue will be\nfound to be a most solemn Burlesque\non every thing that is decent—or\nserious, as a proof, only mention the\nM— of P—, or C—G— [ILL]\nthe Gravest Man in Existence, and if\nhe does not immediately Laugh of\ncry, I pronounce his whole nervous\nsystem totally destroyed.\nIn every Company I go into, Sir,\nnothing is to be heard, but the de-\nplorable and very miserable state of\nthe Company's affairs, this language\nto me, I must confess, appears a\nparadox, for when I look round me,\nand see the Idle ostentation and dis-\napation all over Calcutta, both in\nand out of Doors, the Elegant dis-\nplay of Chariots, Coaches, and Vis\na Vis, &c. &c. &c. superbly finish-\ned by Hacket; I am induced to sup-\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "pose, the Companys affairs to be in\na very flouristing state to enable their\nServants to live in such a profusion\nof prodigal ty, what superior Merit\nhas the Company's civil servants over\nthe Military, that their Allowan-\nces should be so very Disproporti-\nnate? the latter though they have\nbarely enough to exist upon, they\nseem contented, at least they never\ncomplain, Allowing that an Officer\nis never super ceeded, he must serve\nat least Eighteen or Twenty Years,\nencountering Poverty, and a dread-\nful climate all the while before he\nCan Attain the rank of a Lt Colonel,\nwhere attained what is the reward or\nso long a service? In Garrison he re-\nceives, between 5, and 600 Rupees\nances in the Field, Pay and Batta-\ncan never exceed, Sonat Rupees,\n1480—how many civilians not three\nYears in the service, would look on\nthe above mentioned sum, as a very\nprescrib 'd pittance indeed, I am there-\nfore of opinion, every Man who is a\nwell wisher to the company, and for\nhis own future Advantage, ought to\nbe Contented with a bare Existence,\nuntil the affairs of the Company are\nin a more happy condition, and I\nhave not the smallest doubt remaining,\nbut a little exertion from Government\nwill Effectually and speedily restore\nthis country to its former splen [ILL] our.\nA well wisher to\nthe Company,\n————\nCALCUTTA.\nExtract of a Letter from Madras. Dated 2d\nFebruary 1782.\nWE are informed that a reinforce-\nment arrived from Bombay at Til-\nlechery which the enemy mistook for a\nRelief or exchange of the Troops there\non duty as before, and therefore thought\nthemselves in perfect security, the com-\nmanding officer a Major Adington I\n(think) formerly a Captain in SIR EYRE\nCOOTE 's Regment perceiving the mistake\nEncouraged those Ideas by a pretended\nEmbarkation of troops &c. (tho' Dark,)\nwhen the whole Garrison made a sally\ninto the Enemies camp, took 60 Pieces\nof Cannon 15 Elephants 53 Horses 3 lacks\nof Rupees in specie, and 2 lacks in grain.\nA great number of prisoners were made\nAmongst whom the Commanded Sardar\nCawn with his wife and Family the wife\nis a daughter of Hyders, and about 500\nKilled. Immediately after this the same\nforce, crossed the River and took Mahe\nand Fort St. George which the Enemy\nmust have Evacuated being panic struck\nat what was doing in their Camp. Our\nloss is about 150 Killed and Wounded,\nno Officer hurt, The Dispatches from\nBombay inform us, of a cessation of Arms\nwith the Marattas, and the probability\nof a peace, also of the arrival of the re-\nmainder of John sons Fleet having under\nconvoy the Armed vessels Transports and\nIndiamen and that it was to sail for this\nCoast as soon as refreshed, likewise of the\nsuccess of our arm son the west coast when\nthe 5 homeward bound Indiamen we\nheard of some time ago were arrived did\nunder the command of commodore white\nthe oldest Captain take Several small\nDutch factories & great store of spices, a\nlarge ship laden with part of the plunder\nis hourly Expected.\nWe heard by a sea poy of the 4th Bat-\nalion lately from Hyders Camp, and\nagain by another man belonging to Col.\nOwen who came in yesterday than Hyder\nwas distracted and would fee no one, no\ndoubt this news is enough to make him\nmad, and he certainly must have heard\nit—The siege of Tellicharry is raised\nMajor Adington by stolen march early\non Tuesday morning the 8th Instant with\nabout 3 Battalions of feapoys 80 Euro-\npeans and 2000 irregulars got to Sardar\ncawnes head Quarters first getting in the\nrear of Putnammaley which was taken by\nstorm, the enemy on this being Pannic\nstruck port after port was taken until we\ngot near Sardars own house, near curct-\nchee which was as well as curtchee very\nstrongly fortified and where a stand was\nmade for upwards an hour. Our People\nnot being able to find their way into it\nthey set it on fire, at length hearing that\nSardar Khan was in it; they closely fur-\nrounded it, in short he was made prisoner,\nafter having narrowly escaped the flames,\nHe had with him about 50 or 60 Men\nwho acted at his body guard and who\ndefended him to the last moment of their\nexistence, being most of them destroyed\nby fire or sword. Serdar who had been out\non horse back early on the first alarm,\nwas shot thro' the outer uncle of the left\nleg, I saw him dress 'd at Telicherry I\nthirk he is in abad way and will probably\nlose his foot, if not his life, his horse\nwas killed under him, and he made horse\nbest of his way in a Pallanqueen to his\nfortified house whither he was pursued\nand secured. There was in his house 3\nlacks of Rupees besides Jewels, two or\nthree beautiful Tygers, and several fine\nhorses were destroyed partly by fire and\npartly by the brutalrage of our irregulars;\n50 pieces of cannon are taken and 1200\nof the Enemy's regulars are in a Pandal\nin Telichery wel watched Sardar said\nhe never passed amore tranquil night\nthan he did that which preceded his being\nmade prisoner as he only supposes the\nreinforcement that arrived from Bombay,\nwas come to relieve those that had been\nso long on duty at that Garrison 4000 of\nthe Enemy who returned to Malie, on\nseeing their General made prisoner and\nthe day lost surrendered them selves on\ncondition they should be allowed to depart\nunmolested with their arms and cartridge\nboxes, which was readily granted. Early\nnext day our Colours were flying on all\nthe Hills, we have taken at Mahe 13\nelephants 1000 head of cattle, grain, pep-\nper and timber to a very considerable\namount.\nHyder we hear is in a state of distract-\nion, and has committed many, acts of\ninhumanity and cruelty, having cut off\nthe Ears and Noses of several thousands\nof his people, and Tippa Saib, and dif-\nfigured in a most igno minions manner\nseveral of his Sirdars.\nContinuation of the Scoksagur Concert.\nSONGS. PERFORMERS.\n\"Laws were made forevery\ndegree MAJOR\nTo crub vice in others as P—P—M.\nwell as in me.\"\n\" Tricks of state are ma- MR. SE-\nnagged best CRETAFY\nBy those who are suspected\nleast.\" P—L—R.\nMr. T—\nP—M.\n\" Of a Message I can go Affitant to\nAnd slip a billet doux STEPHEN\nWith your humble Servant, SHALLOW\nMadam.\" and bant-\nan to Mrs\n————\n\" Bankroptcy full of case\nand health TOMMY\nAnd wallowing in well fav 'd DIAMOND.\nwealth.\"\n\" My conscience is of courtly Ditto.\nmould.\"\n\" If by low supple arts suc- MR.\ncessful grown.\" An—MS.\n\" A rich rogue now a days\nis fit Company for a Gen- Ditto.\ntleman.\"\n\" Consult how to cure— DOCTOR\nbut if they die it's alike to KILL CRAN\nme, NY.\nI am sure of my fee.\"\n\" Dull as Ned Howard, MASTER\nwhom his broker times ATT 'T.\nHad fam'd for dullness in ma- DULLMAN\nlicious Rhimes.\"\n\" A mighty cltan banded fel- STEPHEN\nlow.\" SHALLOW\n\" He rode men in Office and\npractised ev'ry cheat\nWhich known to good HIC- Ditto.\nKY, I need not now re-\npeat.\"\n\"My deeds with his com- JACKALL.\npar'd in ev'ry art\nProve me in all, his worthy\ncounterpart.\"\n\"An honest good kind of MOUTH\na fellow.\" CALCULA-\nTOR.\n\" Do put some Money on DOCTOR\nthe plate EMPLO-\nOr I, your Preacher, can- MENT.\nnot eat.\"\n\"If you at an Office solicit\nyour due,\nAnd would not have matters CORMO-\nneglected; RANT\nYou must quicken the Clerk SCRATCH.\nwith perquisites too\nTo do what is duty direct\ned.\"\n\" Success to the CORN TRADE.\"— Ditto\n\"Who wills, for him, may\noast of sense. BROTHER\nHis better guard is impu- JACK.\ndence.\"\n\" To be sure I believe the Mr D—H\nGirl a fortune.\" —D.\n\" Reputation hack 'd and Cliringy\nhew 'd can never be mend- Scratch.\ned again.\"\n\" Hang 'd like a Dog may I be.\"—Ditto\n\" As I should serve a Cu-\ncumber, I throw myself Mrs. Do.\naway.\"\n\" Hail busy, curious, gree- FISCAL.\ndy triffling thing.\"\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "\"Money is the Fullers earth\nfor reputation.\" Ditto.\n\"We love e'en foibles in so\ngood a heart.\" L—y Do.\n\"He mouths a sentence as COUNT\nCurs mouth a bone.\" DROZE.\n\"All know and all confess Mr B—H\nhis worth,\" —R.\n\"Fairest of all Female kind\nOf worth possess 'd and beau- Mrs. B—\nty join 'd.\" H—R.\n\"Good conduct is better MISS W\nthan beauty.\" —LL—MS\n\"I was kiss 'd by the Parson,\nthe Squire and the Sot.\" Miss B—t\n\"In vain I try to be a beau PATNA ES\nGarcon.\" CULAFIUS.\n\"Wrapt in conceits impe-\nnetrable Fog.\" Ditto.\n\"O the filly, aukward Irish Mr R—H\nClown.\" —D.\n\"For matchless intrepidity of face.\" Do\n\"He meanly pilfers here POET D—\nthere a bit.\" D—GE.\n\"Noble Sir O why suspi-\ncious Mr.\nNone are jealous but the vi- W—TTS.\ncious.\"\n\"Why must all your suspi-\ncions light upon me.\" Ditto.\nBetween the Disposition of the Songs\nJGSEPH NUNCOMAR entertain 'd\nthe Audience with a new pantomime of\nhis own composing called.\nHARLIQUIN TURNCOAT.\nThe whole concluded with a Grand\nChorus of—\"Success to his Honour\nwherever he goes.\"\nN. B.—\"Sweet Liberty\" and the \"Ge-\nius of India\" were assigned to Patriot\nHICKY—but he was detained at home\nby his Friend FEEBLE alias LOCKIT.\nAmbulator.\n————\nShip Intelligence Extraordinary.\nTHAT very excellent well built ship\nthe H ICKY which was cast away\non Thursday 31st of January in that vi-\nolent Lattitat Gale on the Pool bundy Rocks\nand from which circumstance she was\ndeemed irrecoverable lost was we hear to the\ngreat joy of all Lovers of their Country\n(and the unspeakable mortification and\neverlasting stigma and disgrace of the\nLattitats, and Traytors to their Country\ngot off in the Course of an hour, and we\nhave the pleasure to inform our friends\nand the publick in general, that she has\nnor received the smallest damage either in\nher Keel, Hull; or Rigging.—And that\nthe steady and form conduct of her Com-\nmander, in working his Vessel during the\nGale, as also during the time she was on\nthe Pool bundy Rocks, in not seeming in\nthe least disconcerted, and at the moment\nthat all beholders expected her to go\ndown, he got her off with the greatest\nComposure by lightning of his Vessel of\napart of her Cargo; and with which he\nLoaded the Lattitats with a burthen of\neverlasting disgrace.—His Conduct on\nthis occasion having gained him the un-\niversal applause of all his friends and of\nthe Public in general, and in fact of many\nof those who were before his Enemies, it\nis now currently reported that by the\nfirst dispatches that he will be strongly re-\ncommended to his Majesty,—and it is\nconfidently reported that his Vessel will\nbe taken into the service of Her Country\nand called the ROYAL [ILL] and that\na Roving Commission will be made our\nfor her Commander who in future is to\nbear the Title of Commodore H ICKT,\nand is to hoist the British Flag at his Fore\nTopmast head,—Several very able Offi-\ncers and Seamen have Voluntary entered\ninto his Majesty's service on board of his\nVessel, and the Commodore is very short-\nly to go on a six months cruise against\nthe asiatic Pirates Contracters, and Lat-\ntitats with a determined resolution to\nburn sink and destroy all he meets, this\naccount we are informed has fill 'd the\nminds of the Lattitats Contractors Court\nsycophants, pimps, and panders with\nhorror; and the minds of all true lovers\nof their country with heart felt joy.\nThe Lattitats they say have purchased\nan old Brigg which has been laid up a long\ntime in the Poolbundy dry-dock, in\nwhich they intend to cruise against the\nRoyal sovereign, and the command of her\nwe hear is to be given to Captain feeble,\nfor his late faithful services during the\ntime that the HICKY was thumping on\nthe Poolbundy ROCKS. But COMMODORE\nHICKY we are informed smiles at their\nweak Efforts, and has possivelty de-\nclared that he is of opinion that the\nLattitat cruiser must inevitably go to the\nbottom the moment she begins to work in\na head Sea.—That from his own know-\nledge the Poolbundy white ants, has eate\ntheir way thro her Keel, and that her\nsides being made intirely of old cancelled\ndeeds, and Bills of Error, they are all\nhoney-combed, with the white ants,—\nThat her shrouds being made of the scraps\nof old French tape collected from the\ndiabolical Briefs which has already ruin-\ned half the people in this country; can\nnever possibly support a mast in a Gale\nof wind.\nHer Cable also they say is the most di-\nbolical and horrid piece of stuff that ever\ncursed a Ships Anchor, being made out\nof the rotten fag-ends of the late Bye-\nLaw, and having lain in the Pool bundy,\nand Fischal God owns, so long that it is\nquite ruined owing to the dampness and\nRottenness of the foundation; of the said\nGod owns, and having been refused ad-\nmittance in the BALANCE-GOD OWNS,\nthis Cable was Rousted so often from the\nPool bundy God owns to the Fiskal God owns,\nand from the Fiscdal Godawns, back a-\ngain to the Pool bundy Gowdons that it\nis intirely ruined, being overset and\ncoiled against the sun above Twenty\ntimes, that it is full of kinks, thorough\nputs, Elbows, and Round turns, and\nnot trust-worthy to Ride a Bumboat by.\n—The Commodore of the Royal\nSovereign declares he is determined not\nto offer so great an indignity to his Ship\nas to fire one of his two and thirty Brass\nPounders into her, but has Ordered his\nOfficers to got some Boxes of hand Gra-\nnades and stinck-pots, a few of which he\nintends to fling into them, should they\ndare presume to come within a Cables\nlength of the Royal Sovereign. Some\nof the Lattitats having heard of the\nCommodore's late success, and safe deli-\nvery out of that horrid Lattitat gale\nwhich was fanned up by old Belsabub\nfor the benefit of their Brethren, and be-\ning apprehensive that the Commodore\nwill soon be too [ILL] for then have\napplied to [ILL]\nVessel as Volunteer—and [ILL]\nsured from good Author iced that the\nCommodore has positively [ILL]\nhe would not suffer one of them [ILL]\nBoard of his Vessel, that although to\nwas determined that his people [ILL]\nhave their full allowance of Greg [ILL]\nall kind of Provissions, yet was that\nGrog to want but one Thimble [ILL]\nit's measure, their Provissions to [ILL]\ndram of it's Weight, was any of [ILL]\nsons of confusion and dis cold, on [ILL]\nthey would fill the honest Sea mens [ILL]\nfull of Actions in Trover, and treaputed\non the ease, and that they would be con-\ntinually writing round Robbin for the\nShips Company, exclusive of all this [ILL]\nwas perfectly satisfied he said, that them\nwas not one of his Officers, or [ILL]\neven down so low as the Captain saw [ILL]\nwho would suffer one of them in [ILL]\nmess.\n————\nADVERTISEMENT.\nMR. Schultz begs leave to acquaint\nthe Ladies and Gentlemen of the\nsettlement that he has just begun a Lo-\ntery, consisting of various article.\nJewellery and an Upper Room How\n&c. &c; the whole valued at 30,000 [ILL]\nRupees, and divided into 12 prizes, [ILL]\nconsist of 200. Tickets, at 150. [ILL]\nRupees each Ticket.\nThe Prizes are regulated as follow\nviz.\nNo.\n1\n2\n3\n4\n5\n6\nS R's\n15000\n5000\n3000\n2000\n1600\n1000\nNo.\n7\n8\n9\n10\n11\n12\nS R's\n700.\n500.\n400.\n300.\n250.\n250.\nN. B.—Mr. Schultz offers to pay in\nready money (20, days after the drawing\nof the Lottery) the amount of the prizes\nto any Person not chusing to Keep them\non a Discount of 15 R p s. Upon the price\nset down in the Lottery.\nThe House in this Lottery stands offer\nspot of Ground of one Bigah, little more\nor less, opposite Mr. Le Blane 's in the\nLoll Baazar, Rent 225 Rupees per\nMonth.\nAny Person chusing to subscribe to the\nsaid Lottery, will please to apply to Mr.\nSchultz.\n————\nALL PERSONS.\nINDEBTED to the Estate of the late\nCapt. James Maya ffre of Artillery are\nrequested to pay the same on or before the\n1st day of July 1782 unto Mess. Alex\nanders and Colvin in Calcutta and all\npersons who have any Claims on the said\nEstate are requested to lodge them pro-\nperly authenticated on or before the above\nPeriod with the said Messrs. Alexander's\n& Colven Attornies to the Executors\nCalcutta 20th February 1782;\n————\nLOST\nA Stout well grown Coffly boy, age\nabout 14 Years, had on a which\nBanyam shirt, and blue and white chang-\ned Trwozers Name Francilco.—Sup-\nposed to have Idled his time after, the\nBengal pageantry; whoever will [ILL]\nhim to the Clerk of the Printing Office\nshall be rewarded.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "POET 's CORNER.\nWHAT a dull mortal must Lo-\nenzo be,\nWho would not with the rose from\nsuch a tree;\nA thistle then would suit his turn as\nwell,\nHe seems to want the sence of taste\nand smell.\n————\nJust Published price 4 Rupees, and sold\nat the following places.\nMessrs. Huggins and O'Donnell, Mr.\nCantwell, Mr. Andrews' at the\nLibrary, at Mr. Duncan's Europe\nshop, and at the Printing Office.\nAN Almanac for the present\nYear, containing the Christi-\nan and Bengal Calendars, with the\nMahometan Æra of the Hegira.—\nThe conjunctions, Squares, and op-\npositions of the Luminaries. —The\nMoons Southing Calculated agreeable\nto apparent Astronomical time to the\nMeridian of Calcutta, and may be\nreduced to any other Meridian by a\nNote inserted for that purpose. —The\nMoons culminating the Meridian,\nbeing very useful for determining the\ntime of High-Water at any Por-\nor Harbour provided the time be\nascertained at which it is high Water\nat the full and Change. —The Sout-\nhing may also have it's use by taking\nHer Meridian Altitude, For deter-\nmining the Lattitude, proper Allow-\nance being made for Her Parallex\nin Altitude. —The Equation of\ntime necessary in regulating Clocks,\nAlso a Table of the Suns Rising and\nSetting, independent of Refraction,\nwith directions how to find the\nMoons full and Change at any other\nMeridian on the Globe where Longi-\ntude is ascertained.\nADDRESS.\nMR. H ICKY having been in-\nformed that some Gentlemen\ndid for their own private satisfaction,\ntake down the Notes relative to,\nand, during the Trial or Trials of the\nsaid Mr. H ICKY last June, in the\nProsecutions brought against him the\nsaid Mr. H ICKY by Warren Hastings\nEsq; Governor General of Bengal. —\nAnd that the said Warren Hastings\nEsq; Gov. Cen of Bengal as a fore-\nsaid, having brought two Civil Act-\nions now on the said former Prosecu-\ntious of last June for which the\nsaid James Augustus H icky was then\nfound Guilty sentenced to pay a fine\nof 2000 Sicca Rupees and remain one\nyear in prison, had on Wednesday\nthe 23d. of last January one of the\nsaid Civil Causes tried in Court, and\nthe other on the said plan of operati-\non is to be tried next Term. As\nthe notes taken on the trials last June\nwill be of insinate service to Mr.\nH ICKY is his defence he will esteem\nit a particular favour if any gentleman\nwill oblige him with such a copy\nor copies of them.\n————\nMESS. ROBERT HOLFORD\nand CUD BERT THOEN-\nHILL of Calcutta, Merchants, hav-\ning dissolved their Partnership, they\nbeg leave hereby to acquaint their\nFriends and the Public therewith.\n————\nWANTED.\nAN European who can dress\nHair and Shave, Sober and of\na good Character. For further par-\nticulars enquire of M r John Andrews\nat the Library.\n————\nMr. JOHN JONES.\nHAVING agreed with a Gentle-\nman going to China, who is to\nfurnish him with every article of china\ngoods, agreeable to any instructions\nhe may give him, will in consequence\nthereof, receive commissions to be\nexecuted as directed, and esteem\nhimself much Obliged to those who\nplease to favor him with their com-\nmands.\nN. B. The above Gentleman will\nsail for China in the course of this\nMonth, and intends Returning in the\nMonth of January next.\nCalcutta Feb. 14th 1782.\n————\nSUBSCRIPTION Assembly.\nTHE Stewards beg leave to inform\nthe subscribers that the Ball will\nbe on Tuesday the 26th of February,\nand that the assembly will close on\nTuesday the 12th of march with a\nFancy Dress Ball.\nFriday 15th Feb. 1782.\n————\nTo be SOLD.\nWHOLE sale, or retail several\nCasks of Good old French\nBrandy to the amount of 800 Gallons\nmore or less.\nFor further particulars please to\ninquire of Mr. Swift in the Murgy\nHattah, near the china Baazar,\n————\nTo be SOLD.\nAbout 60 Casks more or less of\nsalt provissions consisting of\nBeef, and pork, each cask of Beer\ncontains 45 pieces at six pounds each.\nThe Pork consists of 50 pieces in\nach cask at six pounds each piece.\nFor further particulars please to\ninquire of John Swfit in the Murgee\nHattah, near the china Baazar,\nCalcutta 4th February.\n————\nCAPTAIN ANTONIO JOZE DE\nGAMBOA.\nBEGS leave to inform the Public\nthat his China Cargoe Import-\ned on the Ship Santa Cruze Almas,\nis now exposed for sale at his House\nformerly occupied by Mr. Chambers\nand opposite to Messrs Burrel and\nGaulds, and consisting of the follow-\ning Articles viz.\nSilks, Tea, Sugar, Nankeens, Hams\nChina Ware and Sweetmeats &c.\nCalcutta 8th February 1782.\n————\nMessrs Nicolls, Isaac's and Savory.\nHAVING purchased the whole\nInvestment of Liquors of Cap-\ntain Dael, Imported on the ship\nPrintz Coal is now exposed for sale\nat their House No. 113 (Cassytullah\nBaazar) Consisting of the following.\nBeer in Hds. Gin in cases, Brandy\nand Rum in Hds. English Claret in\nChests, Danish Do. in Do. Hock in\nDo. Frontiniac and Byone Wines.\n————\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any claim against\nthe Estate of the late Lieu-\ntenant James Harris of Artillery\ndeceased, will please to lodge them\nproperly Authenticated with Capt.\nGeorge Deare of Artillery Fort\nWilliam, one of the Executors on or\nbefore the 1st of May next, and those\nGentlemen indebted to the Estate,\nwill be pleased to pay the same before\nthe above period.\n————\nTo be SOLD.\nA BUDGEROW the Dimensions &c.\nof an India mans Long Boat with a\nLarge Hall and Venetians enquire of Mr.\nNyss in Calcutta—also a small Convenient\n8 Oar'd Budgerow of 2 Rooms both in\ngood repair, and fit for immediate Use.\n24th Nov. 1781.\n————\nJUST PUBLISHED\nBY AUTHORITY.\nAND is Sold at the Library, the late\nBye Law either bound or in Sheets.\nWANTED.\nA Very excellent Horizontal Gold\nstop Watch, Capp'd and Jewelled\nmade by any of the following Persons Gra-\nham, Mudge, Tomkin, or Hughes, whoever\nhas got such to dispose of they may apply\nto Mr. H icky at the Printing Office.\n————\nWANTED.\nA VERY Elegant Diamond Breast\nBuckle the stones Europe cut, and\nEurope Sett—Any person having such\nto dispose of are requested to send it by\ntheir Sarcar to the printing Office with\na letter mentioning the lowest Price,\nand if approved of thy will be treated\nwith.\n————\nWANTED.\nA VERY small Horse, very tame\nand very handsome, broke to\nthe Draft, and fit to be trusted to\ndraw a Childs chaise, and any person\nhaving such to dispose of may meet\nwith a purchacer by applying to the\nClerk of the printing Office.\n————\nWANTED.\nONE or two Tanyans rising 6 Year\nold Wanted also a Bay Toorkey or\nBay Tazzy Horse for, a Buggy—Any\nPerson having Such to Dispose of by\nApplying to Mr. Andrews at the Library\nmay Hear, of a Purchaser.\n\n————\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. H ICKY, First and late Printer to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1782-03-02", "date": "1782-03-02", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "H ICKY 's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n————\n[ VOL III ] A Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None,\n————\n110 From Saturday February the 23d. to Saturday March the 2d. 1782. [ No. VI ]\n————\nMr. H ICKY,\nAMIDST the great\nNumber of Correspond-\nents who have rais’d your\nPaper to a superiority\nover the other, I do not\nremember to have observed lately any\nof the Female Sex.—To a Woman\nof spirit the most intolerable of all\ngrievances is a restraint on the Liber-\nty of the Tongue. I cannot bear to\nsee the Men have it all to themselves,\nand shall certainly burst if I am not\npermitted to put in a word, much\nhas been said of lite about War and\nPeace; Affidavits and Corruption;\nGrievances and Apprehensions. Now\nSir, I want to enter the Lists with\none of the most celebrated of your\nCorrespondent—Here I throw down\nmy Glove, and am in hopes it will\nbe taken up by AMBULATOR, the\nAuthor of the sooksagur Masquerade\nand Concert.\nSome People may perhaps blame\nme for meddling with this formida-\nble Author; but he has no right to\nfind fault—for he has been the ag-\ngressor by making such frequent in-\ncursions into Scandal, the natural\nprovince of the Women.\nHowever, I will do your Corres-\npondent AMBULATOR the Justice to\nsay that I think him a very witty\nWriter, an excellent drawer of Cha-\nracters, and, indeed, upon the whole,\nI have not seen a prettier fellow upon\nPaper. He has proved himself an\nAdopt in just remarks and satire—As\nto his attacks, they are irresistable;\nno tainted Character can stand before\nthem, he is the very butcher of base\nreputation \"Heaven preserve the\nCharacters of all my tribe from AM-\nBULATOR.\nIn the art of exaggeration he has\nno equal; molehills he magnifies in-\nto Mountains and Views your small-\nlest piccadillo through a double mi-\ncroscope. —Should there be the least\nspot or speck on your reputation,\nAMBULATOR can spread it out (with\nthe help of a few drops of Ink) till\nit covers you all over, and makes\nyou as black as a fiend. —Witness\nmy poor friends the Ornamental\nLawyer and Cerherus. —In short,\nAMBULATOR is Chief Japanner or\nCaluminator General to the settle-\nment. —He besmears indiscrimi-\nnately with his very best blacking.\nI wish he would make as distinguish-\ned a figure in the sweet work of pa-\nnegyeick as he has done in the pain-\nful talk of calumny and detraction.\nVarious have been the conjectures\nformed in the question. —\"Who is\nthis AMBULATOR.'—I have heard\nat least ten persons named whom sus-\npicion points the finger at; nay I\nhave been assured at different times\nthat each of them was the Author in\nquestion. —They could not all be the\nWriter; perhaps none of them is. —\nBut in spite of all the curiosity which\nis imputed to our Sex, I declare sin-\ncerely that I would not give a pin\nfor the secret, —It is indifferent to\nme who the Man is, and whether he\nwas first dipped in the Thames or the\nTweed, the Lissy or the Shannon.\nBut though I cannot tell who am-\nbulator is, I will tell you what he is\nlike. Ambulator, is like a superior\nRace Horse who walks over the\nCourse alone, no one venturing to\nstart against him. —I have for some\ntime had a violent inclination to en-\nter at the post although I am sen-\nsible the odds at starting would be\ngreatly against the filly; but for all\nthat perhaps I should be up with him\nat the long run. —But I have run\nout my simile, and therefore must\nbeg leave to take a fresh one. —\nyour paper Mr. Hicky is become the\ngrand humorous Cockpit of India—\nand AMBULATOR struts about it\nlike a Cock whom no body can\nmatch; suppose that I were pitted a-\ngainst him, how do you think the\nbetts would go? And what are the\nodds that he does not come off hen-\npecked? If I should happen to got\nthe better of him it will be as much\na matter of public wonder as the fa-\nmous affair of the hen in Scotland\nYard, who attacked a prodigious large\nKat that was carrying off one of her\nChickens and after lighting a con-\nsiderable time, killed the Kat to the\ngreat joy and surprise of the specta-\ntors and besides how great will be\nthe honor accruing to our sex from\nsuch a victory. —It will be recorded\namong the famous exploits in the\nannals of female prowess and I shall\nbe ranked with the most renowned\nheroines of antiquity, Thomyris and\nSemiramis, Judith and Deborah\nLavinia Languish.\n————\nMr. HICKY.\nSIR,\nTHE Idea entertain'd by many\nin the Settlement, that any\nMan will do well enough for an\nOfficer, is both false and absurd:\nTo be really every thing that com-\nprehends on Officer, the Man who\nenters into so Honorable a Professi-\non, should possess at least a decent\nEducation, Manners, and Address,\nnot to mention other Grand Requ-\nsites, such as a Knowledge of Forti-\nfication, Gunnery, and Mathema-\ntics: How far these necessary Qua-\nlifications have been attended to, by\nthe People that have for some time\npast been admitted into the service,\nspeculation can melanchollily relate.\nTo make an Officer from the most\nlaborious and mean Employments\nin the Settlement, is very speedily\nand easily done, but to make an\nOfficer what he really should be, a\nGentleman, is not so very easily to\nbe accomplished, as we seem to\nimagine. Our public streets and\nAssemblies ascertain the Point at\nonce, if this Remark is not suffici-\nent, let those that doubt it, be con-\nvinced from their own observation,\nthe first public Meeting there is in\nthe Settlement, First by a strict ob-\nservance of their first En [ILL]ry into the\nRoom, their Bows, Department,\nand Address for the Remainder of\nthe Meeting. I don't affirm they\nwill knock you down, a clown may\nbe civil, but cannot be well bred. —\nIn Europe, Officers in general, are\nCompany for their Sovereign: Here,\nI must solemnly declare, there are\nNumber, that I would not allow\nto be the meanest dependant in my\nSuit. The only consolation we\nhave left, (and, one woul 'd imagine\nseems to be our boast) that there is\nnot a Meohanic under the sun, but\nwhat can be called forth at a mo-\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "ments warning, strutting and groan-\ning in Regimentals, from caulker\nof Boats—to one of the sons of A-\npollo, lately admitted into the ser-\nvice, what Ideas these Gentlemen\ncan have, that recommend such peo-\nple, I will not take upon me to de-\ntermine, but I possitively assert, the\nMan that stood behind my chair yes-\nterday, in a menial capacity, or\nfounding Low B—behind my\ndoor, Should not the very next be\ntransformed into a Gentleman (God\nbless us all at once) and become my\ncompanion immediately at that very\nTable, he only the day before at-\ntended at.—I shall say nothing of\nthose who impose on Government,\nand the Commander in chief, by\nrecommending such unworthy ob-\njects, let their own Feelings punish\nthem for having betray 'd their Pa-\ntrons and Friends, to commit such\nglaring outrages on the Army.\nA volume could be written on the\nImpropriety of Officering the Army\nwith such men, but as the evils com-\nmitted cannot be remedied, nothing\nbut a long parliament of Courts Mar-\ntial can weed the Tares from the\nCorn: so very contemptible does\nthe Army appear even to some of the\nHandicraft of Calcutta, it is a known\nfact, that a very violent dispute hap-\npen 'd lately, between one of these\nGentry, and a youth recommended\nto his care whether—he should be\ncreated a Cadet and a Gentleman, or\nbound Apprentice to a Capital Smith\non the south side of the Tank,—The\nYouth from strong Natural Argu-\nments, carried his point in favor of\na Smith, alledging in his own vul-\ngar language—how very impossible\nit ever could be for him to make an\nOfficer, much more a Gentleman,\ntotally divested as he was, of all kind\nof education, so much, so as heterm'd\nit, that he did not know—a B—from\na Bulls Foot.\nA Friend to the Army.\nL.\n————\nTo V E R I T A S.\nI Have this moment read the Ben-\ngal Gazette, wherein you, in an\nallegorical manner, insinuate that\nthe Ornamental Lawyer acted a selfish\npart in negociating the famous Coali-\ntion.—I was at Calcutta at the time\nit took place, and doubt the fact.—\nFor can it be supposed that a person\nof that Gentleman's known disinter-\nesteaness integrity and high sense of\nhonor would lend himself openly to\neffect such a measure—particularly\nas the terms of the Agreement operat-\ned strongly against the Credit and in-\nterest of his friend Mr. F—,with\nwhom I always understood, he lived\nin the most intimate and confidential\nfooting.—It cannot be—I cannot\nsuppose him capable of such a con-\nduct.—But, Mr. Veritas, left the\nPublic should be so uncharitable as\nto give credit to your strange and\nimprobable Story,—I doubt not but\na certain great Man will clear the\nLearned Gentleman of all foul suspi-\ncions by assigning his real motives\nfor having nine Months ago, bestow-\ned on him a Contract for four Years\nsaid to be worth a Lack and a half of\nRupees per Annum.\nCAN DOUR\nPatna 16th February.\n————\nMR. H ICKY.\nYOU are desired to acquaint the\nOrnamental Lawyer that there\nis no occasion for his vapouring in\nthe Polite and Select Paphian Society,\n(vulgarly called COMUS'S COURT)\nand else where that he wishes to know\nthe hand from which the history of\nthe Sooksagur Masquerade and Con-\ncert came as the Author, whoever\nhe is, can surely have nothing to ap-\nprehend from the resentment of a\nMan, who, as public same says, in\na dispute he had with his present\nbosom friend and trusty Squire, vali-\nantly returned a CHALLENGE un-\nopen 'd.\nPhilo Ambulator.\n————\nAS the curiosity of the public has\nbeen for some time fruitless-\nly excited to discover the Author of\nthe Sooksagur masquerade, it will pro-\nbably be agreeable to your readers to\nbe informed of the real source\nand culture of that celebrated\nproduction, as well as many others\nof a ludicrous nature.—.—Be it\nknown to you then that, the Orna-\nmental Lawyer throws his ideas toge-\nther that his trusty Squire licks them\ninto order, and that in this state, they\ntravel to the next door neigh bour\nCerberus, who gives them the last\ntouch before they are sent to the press.\nThis I believe to be a fact, for the\ntwo following forcible reasons. 1st.\nBecause these Gentlemen are perfect\nmasters of the ridiculum acre and\n2dly Because they have made use of\nthat stale finesse of abusing themselves\nto cover the true Authors and throw\nthe suspicion upon Gentlemen who\ndetest foul scandal, as they do the\npitiful craft of the head of this blessed\ntriumvirate namely the Ornamental\nLawyer Uboohoo-upo' my Shoul dear\njoy, such a trick is too much on the\nbrogue.—It puts me in mind of\nyour Countryman Father Foigard\nin the Stratagem, who endeavoured\nto pass himself for the Son of a Burgo\nmaster of Brussels, and being charged\nwith going to school at Tipperary,\ncried out, by way of triumph, no,\nno joy, it was KILLKENNY.\nCurio.\n————\nMr. H ICKY,\nADVISE your malicious and\nScurrilous Correspondent\nAmbulator to be silent.—He is\ndiscovered and known to be a fawn-\ning spaniel of an obscure breed with-\nout blood or qualifications to be\nstaunch. He has what the world calls\na white liver, and is a natural cow-\nand, though an Irishman. Tell him\nthat if he makes his appearance a-\ngain in print, I shall certainly expose\nhis Bobadil like Duel at Madras:\nMustard\n————\nWhy is a lawyer like a prostitute?\nBECAUSE they seem zealous for\nyou without affection, feign\npleasures that they do not feel, and\nsmile more from habit than sensation.\nBecause they are open to every dirty\nfellow that require them, take you\nin with facility, support you for a\nfee, often ruin you with a single\nstroke, and frequently rob you wilst\nthey serve you.\n————\nCALCUTTA.\nINTELLIGENCE EXTRAORDINARY.\nIT is confidently reported that the Au-\nthor of the incomparable Burlesque Mas-\nquerade is at length discovered and that\nin a few days, his name will be made\nknown.—It is said the Public will be\nsurprised that a Gentleman, who is so\neminent for his Abilities and Virtues,\nhas never been suspected of being the\nAuthor of so much poignant wit and pi-\nquaint humour.\nMr. L—, who has been strongly\nsuspected of being the Author of the\nMasquerade, was the other day, by a\nLady of distinction, called upon to de-\nclare whether he was the writer of it.—\nTo whom he made this reply that, \" If\n\" he had been capable of writing such a\n\" production he certainly should have\n\" the spirit and vanity to avow it—but\n\" he was sorry to assure her that he could\n\" not claim the merit of being the Au-\n\" thor of it.\"\nAn old Correspondent informs us that\nvarious and ineffectual are the enquiries\nof many HIRELINGS regarding the Wri-\nter who signs himself AMBULATOR—not-\nwithstanding the ORNAMENTAL LAWYER\nhas offered a reward of five thousand\nRupees to any person who will produce\nthe Author.\nAnother Correspondent tells us that\nthe Ornamental Lawyer has been heard to\nsay that he knows the Author of the\nmasquerade, and that nothing can deter\nhim from punishing such a malicious and\nfelonious Robber of private Characters\nBravo Sir—thou art incapable of\nfear, or in the other words thou art grown,\nall of a sudden, the boldest man alive,\nnay even bolder than thyself. Quere:\nDoes this magnanimous Hero wish for an\nopportunity of wiping out the stain of\nhis cool behaviour on Chenltry plain? or\ndoes he speak in the language of his great\nAncestor JULIUS CÆSAR, who is drawn\nby SHAKESPEARE.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "\" I rather tell thee, what is to be fear 'd\n\"Than what I fear, for always I am\nCæsar.\"\nWe are assured that the late resolution\nrespecting the Bijah Gur prize Money\nwas passed chiefly to varnish over the\nliberality of Sir Francis Wrong head, and\nnot with the persuasion that the Captors\ncan be compelled to refund.\nIn a Company; a few days ago, where\nthe conversation turned upon the Cormo-\nrants enormous profits on the Madras\nSupplies, the THANE declared that it was\na shameful and barefaced Job, and that\nthe Agent and his accounts ought and\nshall, in a few days, be dragged before\nthe Board.\nBON TON INTELLIGENCE.\n\"The report of the Marriage between\n—and TURBAN CONQUEST is with-\nout foundation.—It seems the day of their\nnuptials was fixed and the affair made\npublic to the friends of both parties.—\nOn the eve of the weding, however, the\nLover changed his mind and decamped\nwithout beat of drum, to the astonish-\nment of his intended bride, on whose\nconduct calnmny itself had not attempt-\ned to fasten the smallest imputation.\nWe are infor men from another quarter\nthat the lady actually refused to marry him,\nand rebuked him severely for having at-\ntempted to impose upon her in so very\ntender a point which had such an effect\non his nerves that he immediately retired\nto his Gardens;—where he has ever\nsince wore the willow.\nAs soon as the unhappy lover, had\ntaken wing to his Gardens his rival Pig-\ndanny Durgee took the field a fresh, and\nwas seen that very day with the insolent\nfair one on the Course.—However,\nit is said that her Guardian Pomposo,\nprevious to his granting Mr. Durgee\npermission to renew his addresses, in-\nsisted upon his under going the same se-\nvere scrutiny which the Pope does upon\nhis election.—A Committee of three\nLadies is accordingly to represent the\nCardinals and the experiment is to be\nperformed by Messilina, who is a Lady\nof great experience and has the most de-\nlicate touch.\nWe have good authority to contradict\nthe report of the world—be a beau Garc-\non 's going to Europe this Season.—The\ntruth is that the kind, oblivious and good\nnatured Mr. Bilious, as a testimony of\nthe sense he has of those high honors con-\nferred upon him by the BEAU GARCON,\nhas invited him to spend a few months at\nM—R.—The generosity of Mr.\nBilious does him peculiar honor and ought\nto be recorded as an instance of his high\nSPIRIT.\nAn old Patna Correspondent informs\nus that there is at this time in Calcutta a\npurse proud Esculapius, who ought to be\ncarefully avoided by all Gentlemen who\nhave wives, it being his constant practice\nto endeavor to find favor with the Mar-\nried Ladies by artfully insinuating that\nthe husbands is guilty of neglect con-\ntempt, effeminancy or something perhaps\nthat ought not to be made public here—\nThis he Keeps buzzing in their ears con-\ntinually until he succeeds, or what is the\nsame thing to him, till he has, in the\neyes of the world effected the appearance of\nan intrigue. Altho' he is positively\nilliterate and has the manners of a bour-\ngeois Gentilhomme, yet he imagines him-\nself a Chesterfield in every respect, and\nis, by many; reckoned the first man in\nBengal for female confidence.\nExtract of a Letter from Madras dated\n10th February.\nSIR Edward Hughes after taking\nTrincamalay on the 5th; arrived\nhere two days ago.—Lu Lang of the\nNavy and 18 Marines and Sailors were\nlost in storming the Fort.—Two Dutch\nhomeward bound Indiamen richly laden\nwith spices and two Lacks of Dollars\nwere taken in the Harbour; and are\nbrought here.—The Amount of the\ncapture is said to be 30 Lacks of Rupees.\nCaptain Benneveaux an excellent Officer;\nis left to Command.—Captain Alms\nwith 3 Ships of the Line and a Trans-\nport with General Meadows and 500\nTroops on Board arrived in the Roads\nthis Afternoon.—The other Transports\nand Indiamen are daily expected under\nthe convoy of Don Carlos a 64 Gun\nShip.\nGen, Goddard's Secretary was graci-\nously received t Poonah; and it is\nthought a peace is e 're this time conclu-\nded with that Government.\nWe have this moment received ac-\ncounts that a French Fleet consisting of\neleven Ships of the Line, four Frigates,\nand 8 Transports &c. are off Pulicat.\nExtract of a Letter from Mr. Gid Hour\ndated Maddepollam 13th Feb. 1782.\nTHE alarm are this you must have\nhad; of Fleet being off ramnapa-\ntam. I am sorry to say proves to be the\nFrench, by letters from Nellore near that\nplace they were at an Anchor the 8th\nInstantand consist of 30 Sail great and\nsmall they were employed in taking the\nsmall craft passing and repassing unloading\nthen and Setting them on fire a most\nfortunate circumstance It will be if they\nremain there three days so what the News\nmay get to Madras where there are 400\nfail when perhaps some of them may\nescape.\n————\nARRIVALS.\nFebruary 26th.—St. Joaz Portuguese\nShip from Macoa, Visques.—Do.\nHon 'ble Company s Ship Southampton\nfrom Madras at Kedgeree Capt. Linnox.\nDo. Hon 'ble Companys Ship Valentine\nfrom Madras Capt Lewis.\n————\nSUBSCRIPTION ASSEMBLY\nSEVERAL of the Subscribers having\nintimated that the Admission of\nMasks, at the Fancy dress Ball, wou 'd be\nagreeable to a great part of the Settlement\nthe she wards beg leave to give notice,\nthat on the 12th of march there will be a\nMasqu 'd Ball at the Harmonick House,\nAnd they request that such Ladies and\nGentleman, whether Subscribers or Visi-\nters in Calcutta, who intend honoring the\nBall with their Company, will be pleas 'd\nto send for Tickets to Mr. Williams on\nSaturday and Monday.\n28th february 1782.\n————\nBENGAL BANK\nNOTICE is hereby given that the\nbusiness of the Bengal Bank is trans-\nacted at Mr. Riders house, and that the\nOffice is open, for paying off Notes and\nReceiving Deposits every day between\nthe Hours of ten and one. Sunday [ILL]\ngreat Bengal Holidays excepted.\n————\nJUST IMPORTED\nBY the last Ship from China and now\non sale at Mr. Cant wells; quantity\nor very fine Hysen Tea.\n————\nJust Published price 4 Rupees, and fold\nat the following praces.\nMessrs. Huggins and O'Donnell; Mr.\nCantwell, Mr. Andrews' at the\nLibrary at Mr. Duncan's Europe\nshop, and at the Printing Office.\nAN Almanac for the present\nYear, containing th Christ\nan and Bengal Calendars, with the\nMohometan Æra of the Hegira:—\nThe conjunctions, Squares, and op-\npositions of the Luminaries.—The\nMoons Southing Calculated agreeable\nto apparent astronomical time to the\nMeridian of Calcutta, and may be\nreduced to any other Meridian by a\nNote inserted for that purpose.—The\nMoons culminating the Meridian,\nbeing very useful for determining the\ntime of High-Water at any pore\nor Harbour provided the time be\nascertained at which it is high water\nat the full and Change.—The Souc-\nhing may also have it's use by taking\nHer Meridian Altitude, For dater\nmining the Lattitude, proper Allow-\nance being made for Her Parallex\nin Altitude.—The Equation of\ntime necessary in regulating Clocks;\nAlso a Table of the Suns Rising and\nSetting, independant of Refraction,\nwith directions how to find the\nMoons full and Change at any other\nMeridian on the Globe where Long\ntude is ascertained.\nADDRESS.\nM R, HICKY having been in-\nformed that some Gentlemen\ndid for their own private satisfaction,\ntake down the Notes relative to,\nand, during the Trial or Trials of the\nsaid Mr. HICKY last June, in the\nProsecutions brought against him the\nsaid Mr. H ICKY by Warren Hastings\nEsq; Governor General of Bengal.—\nAnd that the said Warren Hastings\nEsq; Gov. Cen. of Bengal as a fore-\nsaid, having brought two Civil Act-\nions now on the said former Prosecu-\ntious of last June for which the\nsaid James Augustus H icky was then\nfound Guilty sentenced to pay a fine\nof 2000 Sicca Rupees and remain one\nyear in prison, had on Wed ness day\nthe 23d. of last January one of the\nsaid Civil Causes tried in Court, and\nthe other on the said plan of operati-\non is to be tried next Term. As\nthe notes taken on the trials last June\nwill be of infinite service to Mr.\nHICKY in his defence he will esteem\nit a particular favour if any gentleman\nwill oblige him with such a copy\nor copies of them.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "POET 's CORNER.\nMr. H ICKY.\nThe public talk running much on the sook sagur\nmalqucrade and concer, I would recommend\nto your readers the perusal of the following\nLines—which I conceive are not improper\nat this juncture.\nYour 's &c.—P.\nIN Esop 's famous would or wit;—\nWhen beasts would talk and read\nand write,\nAnd say and do as he thought fit;\nA fellow thought himself abus 'd,\nAnd represented by an Ass;\nAnd Esop to the Judge accus 'd\n\"That he desam 'd was.\"\nFriend, quoth the Judge, how do you\nknow,\nWhether you are defam 'd or no?\nHow can you tell that he does mean\nYou rather than another man?\nOh, Sir! Fays he, it needs must be,\nAll Circumstances so agree,\nAnd all the neigh bours says 'lis me.\nThat's something, quoth the Judge,\nindeed!\nHowever, let this matter pass,\nSince 'twas not Esop 'tis agreed\nBUT APPLICATION made the Ass.\n————\nTo ARISTIDES on his two excellent Political\nLetters.\n\"Whoe 'er thou art, that in a borro 'd\nname,\nAsserts the SERVANT 's rights, thy Coun-\ntry's same\nThe Cause of virtue, liberty and truth\nWhether made wise by age or warm 'd\nwith youth\nAccept this tibute from a Bard unknown,\nWhose breast exults with freedom, like\nthy own.\nJUSTICE.\n————\nTO AMBULATOR\nI pray you Sir, to let the Curious know\nHow long you intend to live incognito\nSettle.\n————\nIn answer to Minikin. D—d—dge 's Lines\nsigned Tribunus in last Saturday's India\nGazette\nNow wits gain praise by copying other\nwits\nAs one Hog lives on what a nother Sh—\nP.\nALL PERSONS.\nINDEBTED to the Fstate of the late\nCapt. James Mayaffre of Artillery are\nrequested to pay the name on or before the\n1st day of July 1782 unto Mess. Alex\nanders and Colvin in Calcutta and all\npersons who have any Claims on the said\nEstate are requested to lodge them pro-\nperly authenticated on or before the above\nPeriod with the said Messrs. Alexanders\n& Colves Attornie 's to the Executors.\nCalcutta 20th February 1782\n————\nMESS. ROBERT HOL FORD\nand CUD BERT THORN-\nHILL of Calcutta, Merchants, hav-\ning diffo ved their Partnership, they\nbeg, leave hereby to acquaint their\nFriends and the public the re with.\n————\nADVERTISEMENT.\nMR. Schulta begs leave to acquaint\nthe Ladies and Gentlemen of this\nsettlement that he has just begun a Lot-\ntery, consisting of various articles of\nJewellery and an Upper Room House\n&c. &c, the whole valued at 30,000 Sicca\nRupees, and divided into 12 prizes, to\nconsist of 200. Tickets, at 150. Sicca\nRupees each Ticket.\nThe Prizes are regulated as follows\nviz.\nNo.\n1\n2\n3\n4\n5\n6\nS R's.\n15000\n5000\n3000\n2000\n1600\n1000\nNo.\n7\n8\n9\n10\n11\n12\nS R's\n700.\n500.\n400.\n300.\n250.\n250.\nN. B.—Mr. Schultz offers to pay in\nready money (20, days after the drawing\nof the Lottory) the amount of the prizes\nto any Person not chusing to Keep them,\non a Discount of 15 R p s. Upon the price\nset down in the Lottery.\nThe House in this Lottery stands on a\nspot of Ground of one Bigah, little more\nor less, opposite Mr, Le Blane 's in the\nLoll Baazar, Rent 225Rupees pr.\nMonth.\nAny Person chusing to subscribe to the\nsaid Lottery, will please to apply to Mr.\nSchultz.\n————\nWANTED.\nA Very excellent Horizontal Gold\nstop Watch, Capp 'd and Jewelled\nmade by any of the following Persons Gra-\nbam, Mudge, Tomkin, or Hughes, whoever\nhas got such to dispose of they may apply\nto Mr. Hicky at the Printing Office.\n————\nMr. JOHN JONES.\nHAVING agreed with a Gentle-\nman going to China, who is to\nfurnish him with every article of china\ngood, agreeable to any instructions\nhe may give him, will in consequence\nthereof, receive commissions to be\nexecute as directed, and esteem\nhimself much Obliged to those who\nplease to favor him with their com-\nmands.\nN. B. The above Gentleman will\nfail for China in the course of this\nMonth, and intends Returning in the\nMonth of January next.\nCalcutta Feb. 14th 1782.\n————\nSUBSCRIPTION. Assembly.\nTHE stewards beg leave to inform\nthe subscribers that the Bill will\nbe on Tuesday the 26th of February,\nand that the assembly will close on\nTuesday the 12th of march with a\nFancy Dress Ball.\nFriday 15th Feb. 1782.\n————\nTo be SOLD.\nWHOLE sale, or retail several\nCasks of Good old French\nBrandy to the amount of 800 Gallons\nmore or less.\nFor further particulars please to\ninquire of Mr. Swift in the Murgy\nHatiah, near the china Baazar,\nTo be SOLD.\nAbout 60 Casks more or less of\nsalt provisions consisting of\nBeef, and pork, each cask to Beer\ncontains 45 pieces at fix pounds each.\nThe Pork consists of 50 pieces in\neach cask at fix pounds each piece.\nFor further particulars please to\ninquire of John Swfit in the Murgee\nHattah, near the china Baazar,\nCalcutta 4th February.\n————\nCAPTAIN ANTONIO JOZE DE\nGAMLOA.\nBEGS leave to inform the Public\nthat this China Cargoe Import-\ned on the Ship Santa Cruze Almas,\nis now exposed for sale at his House\nformerly occupied by Mr. Chambers\nAnd oppossite to Messrs Burrel and\nGaulds, and consisting of the follow-\ning Articles viz.\nSilks, Tea, Sugar, Nankeens, Hams\nChina Ware and Sweetmeats &c.\nCalcutta 8th February 1782.\nMessrs Nicolls, Isaac's and Savory.\nHAVING purchased the whole\nInvestment of Liquors of Cap-\ntain Dael, Imported on the ship\nPrintz Coal is now exposed for sale\nat their House No. 113 (Casmllah\nBaazar) Consisting of the following.\nBeer in H d s. Gin in cases, Brandy\nand Rum in H d s. English claret in\nChests, Danish Do. in Do. Hock in\nDo. Fronti [ILL]iac and By one Wines.\n————\nALL PERSONS.\nWHO have any claim against\nthe Estate of the late Lieu-\ntenant James Harris of Artillery\ndeceased, will please to lodge them\nproperly Authenticated with Capt.\nGeorge Deare of Artillery Fort\nWilliam, one of the Executors on or\nbefore the 1st of May next, and those\nGentlemen indebted to the Estate,\nwill be pleased to pay the same before\nthe above period.\n————\nTo be SOLD.\nA BUDGEROW the Dimensions &c.\nof an India mans Long Boat wit a\nLarge Hall and Venetians enquire of Mr.\nNyss in Calcutta—also a small Convenient\n8 Oar 'd Budge row of 2 Rooms both in\ngood repan, and fit for immediate Use.\n24th Nov. 1781.\n————\nJUST PUBLISHED\nBY AUTHORITY\nAND is Sold at the Library, the late\nBye Law either bound or in Sheets.\n————\nWANTED.\nONE or two Tanyans rising 6 Year\nold Wanted also a Bay Toor key or\nBay Tazzy Horse for, a Buggy—Any\nPerson having Such to Dispose of by\nApplying to Mr. Andrews at the Library\nmay Hear, of a Purchaser.\n————\nWANTED.\nA VERY small Horse, very tame\nand very handsome, broke to\nthe Draft, and fit to be trusted to\ndraw a Childs chaise, and any person\nhaving such to dispose of may meet\nwith a purchacer by applying to the\nClerk of the printing Office.\n\n————\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. H ICKY, First and late Printer to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1782-03-09", "date": "1782-03-09", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "H ICKY 's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n————\n[ VOL III ] A Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None,\n————\n111 From Saturday March the 2d to Saturday March the 9th 1781. [ No. VII ]\n————\nMr. H ICKY.\nSIR.\nYou are requested to insert the following\nintelligence and Dialogne.\nPADDY Whak the Or-\nnamental Lawyer, Char-\nley Bullock, and Coun-\nsellor Fleece them, have\neffected another very\nHon 'ble pitch battle between their\nold friend Mr. Give Contract, and\nthe Patriot Genius of INDIA the\nChampions are to be pitted very\nsoon, MR. GIVE CONTRACT is\nunder the tuition, and feed of Paddy\nWh[ILL]k, who we hear diets his little\nfriend upon the White meat off the\nbreast of fowls souced in Vinegar,\nsupplies him with Large quids of sugar\ncandy, and runs him round the\nLarge [ILL] about fifty times every\nmorning in order to make him Long\nwinded.\nThe Little Man they say has re-\nmonstrated strongly against the ine-\nquality of the Match, setting forth a\nstrong plea in bar; respecting the\nsmallness of his Limbs, the length\nof years he has been in this scorching\nClimate, and how much he is amaci-\nated: How very muscular and active\nthe Patriot is, and the absurdity\nof his attempting to face so powerful\na Man.\nPaddy Wh[ILL]k dreading the great\nloss he and his two Coleagues would\nsustain relative to the by bets and re-\nfreshing fees, (was the little man to\ndecline the combat;) pats him on the\nshoulder with one of his Mutton sifts\nwhich be the bye covered almost one\nhalf the poor little fellows back,\nand with the following blarney Oil\nhe cheers up his drooping spirits.\nArrah my dear little Mr. give\nContract how can you be after\ndoubting the verasheety, of fat I tell\nyou. I must allow that this shame Pa-\ntriot is a strong fellow, but you\nhave gave him a very good palthoag\nalready upon his Noggin, which has\nstaggered the saucey tees, and you\nmussit follow your blow and hit him\ntwo or three polthoags more, if you\nwill do this now my Jewel by the hand\nof my body I'll be bail for it that you\nwill knock him down. And as to\nyour being little you ought not to be\ndiscouraged at that a tall at tall, for\nit is not the biggest Calf that makes the\nsweetest Veil, (pardon the Compar-\nishan my jewel,) but it is very true.\nWhy I must confess reply 'd the\nlittle Man (somewhat nettled) that\nthere may be some truth in what you\nsay on that head, as you have given\nthe world a coovincing proof of it in\nyour own clumsy person.\nArrah now my dear jewel between\nyou and I, and our own two selves\nand the post, that, is neither here nor\nthere, nor any place else a tall at tail!\nand that notwithstanding all that,\nyou shall find that your old friend\nPaddy Wack will stick as cloosh to\nyou as the shirt you have just taken\noff your back, all I want is that you\nshall give this Tees a hearty polthag-\ning, until he promises he will never\ntrouble his head any more about\nwhat is done in dear Bengal a tall a\ntail. Is it not a very hard case that a\nJontle man like me can't get a good\nfat Contract from his friend, but\nthis dam fellow with his foolish ho-\nnesty must make a History of it? That\nall the people in England may have\nit in their power, to say that such a\nMan got his Fortune so, and for and\nthen the Proprietors of East India\nstock, and the DAM 'D PARLIA-\nMENT will be after overhauling of\nus my jewel, and making us refund\nwhat we got by Contracts and sine-\ncure places By my own shoul my dear\nI don't half like that same thing cal-\nled refund; augh my jewel it is fifty\ntimes worse than the sinking fund.\nAll I want my dear little give\nContract is that you shall lay this fel-\nlow on his back and then there will\nbe nobody to tell stories of your own\npaddy Wack.\nGive Contract. — But Mr.\nWhak I dont see how this can be\ndone? Be may knock me down in at-\ntempting of it.\nWhy now my jewel I will be af-\nter telling you, for it is as easy to ac-\ncomplish as the peeling of a Prata.\nAll you have to do is to fill both\nyour sifts with good dry Lattitat\nSnuff, which my worthy friend\nfleece them here shall procure for\nyou:—As for my part I shall continue\nbehind the Custain calculating the\nproof is of my little pretty Hauthies,\ndid I say profits,—why upon my\nshoul it is all nothing else but\nprofit.—And when you come up\nto him, that is to say, before he can\nreach you with one of his flog ham-\nmer blows.—You must dab the snuff\nin your left hand right into his eyes;\nand should that not prove sufficient\nto blind him, why then my jewel\nyou must give him the contents of\nyour right hand, which will totally\nblind him, this being accomplished\nyou must then get behind his back\nand knock him down.\nGive Contract.—I beg leave\nto ask what necessity there will be\nfor my going behind the mans back\nwhen he is blind, as bean knock him\ndown as I stand right before him land\nmust beg leave to say that I think it\nwould be very soul play, highly\ndishonorable, and repugnant to the\nEnglish Laws.\nBy the Vartue of Grana Wale my\njewel it is for your own safety that I\ngive you this advice, for if that fel-\nlows eyes were entirely out of his\nhead he wou 'd never give out and\nshould he get a Gripe of your small\nCarcass he would never let you go\nuntil he squeesed the Life out of your\nBody.\nAnd in respect to soul play upon\nmy own Concionce it is the greatest\nfolly in the world to mention it.—\npray is not all the play which we prac-\ntice here foul play?\nAnd as to Honor, and dishonor are\nnot we the fabricaters and propagators\nof them both? you know my dear it\njewell that the most dishon'ble things\nwe can call Hon 'ble, providing it\nbrings us a Lack or so; And as to\nwhat the world calls Hon 'ble if we\nfind we can get nothing at tall at fall\nby it, why sure and Sartain we can\ncall it a dam dishonorable beggarly\nthing.\nAnd as to Law; tho' I came out\nhere to watch how it was sold, and\nretailed out, why you see the Devil\na care I take of it a tall, a tall, But\nleaves it to take care of it self.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "If this Saucy Tees the INDIA PA-\nTRIOT, was tied down upon his\nback, and a padlock put upon his\nmouth,—why then shure and sortain\nI might get two or three good Con-\ntracts more,—and faus eigh of\nGold Mohurs, then I will be after\ngoing home to chambroague shire\nand set up for a Member in turteen\nParliaments.\nSHILLALEY.\n————\nADDRESS.\nCITIZENS and fellow Subjects permit\nme to Address you this day with\nheart-felt Joy, and lay before you the\nfollowing lines.\nThe Hon 'ble the Lords the Kings\nJudges of the Supreme Court of Judi-\ncature at Fort William in Bengal\nthe Hon 'ble Sir Elijah Impey, Lord\nChief Justice. The Hon 'ble Sir Robert\nChambers. And the hon'ble Mr. Justice\nHyde. Having from Mr. James August-\nus Hicky 's Circumstance, been humanely\ninclined to admit him this 7th Day of\nMarch 1782 to plead in Forma Pauperis\nin the defending of four fresh Actions\nbrought against him this Term at the\nsuit of Warren Hastings Esq,\nAnd be it further known to you my\nCountry men and fellow Citizens that\nthe plaintifs Council Mr. Davis did\nmake a motion and plea in Bar, of Mr\nHicky's Types being exempted from a\nSeizure, Setting forth that the said\nprinting Types did constitute and form\na great part of the said Mr. H icky 's\nproperty, and hoped their Lordship's\nwould not protect the said Types from\nbeing seized upon should judgement\nbe obtained against him the said James\nAugustus H icky in the above mentioned,\nCauses.\nThis motion the hon'ble the Kings\nJudges strongly opposed as repugnant\nto the British Legislator and Constitution\nand treated it with that contempt it so\nvery justly merited.\nTheir Lordships to their everlasting\nHonour be it spoken did in a very\nLearned and judicious manner expatiate\non the Rules of Pauperism, wisely and\nLegality established, from time immem-\norable, calculated for the protection of\nthe Subject.\nTheir Lordships were pleased to ob-\nserve that had not the Laws very wisely\nincluded the paupers utensils in the oath\nof Pauperism, (tho' he was not able to\npay the debt for which judgement had\nbeen obtained against him) yet the uten-\nsils of his profession might be Seized for\nthe Lawyers fees and Court Charges and\nthe poor Man Left to Languish and Ex-\npire in a jail for the want of those very\nutensils so seized, by which he could\nsupport himself and family.\nEvery British Subject and every lover\nof his Country I hope will join with me\nthis day in graceful acknowledgments\nfor the very eminent and permanent\nservice rendered to their Country and the\nBritish Subject in this corrupted season,\nand in this distant part of the Globe, to\nthe Hon'ble the Lords the Kings Jud-\nges, of the Supreme Court of Judica-\nture in Bengal, for their having on\nThursday this seventh day of March in\nthe Year one Thousand seven hundred\nand Eighty two; and in the twenty first\nYear of the Reign of our Sovereign\nLord George the third by the Grace of\nGod King of Great Britain and so forth.\nFor having crushed and nipp 'd in the\nbud a base and vile attempt made by\nMr Davis—to violate and break\nthro' the Law's, of their Royal Sovereign\nwith intent, to answer the base and vile\npurposes (of a few) to ruin and oppress\nhis Majesty's most Loyal Subjects in\nthis distant part of the world.\nThus by protecting the Types, they\nhave protected the Liberty of the sub-\nject, and the Liberty of the Press.\nJAMES AGUSTUS HICKY.\nTYPOGRAPHER.\n————\nTO AMBULATOR.\nYOU are a barbarous bloody mind-\ned Gladiator, and a destroyer of\npeace and good fellowship.—No—Orna-\nmental.—pay no regard to him reserve\nyourself for more important occasions\nPreserve yourself to flatter Sir Francis\n—out of another Contract.—\nAs you have imitated may of the old\nRomans in declining an appeal to cold\nIron, let not, this goth, Mr. Ambula-\ntor, prevail It freezes up one's\nfoul.—Still imitate the ancients, There\nwere no private duels among them. Tul-\nly fought not with Anthony.—Demost-\nhenes would not fight.—Why should\nthe great Ornamental Lawyer.—No, Sir,\nyou are fuga mutuendus costis, more\ndangerous than a parthian your trusty\nsquire vainly imagined your feelings to\nbe something like his own, and that\nCourage, openness and generosity con-\nstituted a great part of your Character as\nas they do of his.—you may well tell him\nthat he did not know you.\nCasuist.\n————\nMr. EDITOR.\nI Hear the ORNAMENTAL LAWYER has\nresolved, like a man of true spirit,\nnot only to return blows for blows, but\nto resent all attempts to banter or ridi-\ncule him as the highest affronts.—I also\nam informed that he has assured the\nsprightly Members of Comus's Court\nthat he has as trusty a truncheon for the\npurpose of defending any attack which\nmay be made on their respectable Socie-\nty as any man needs to handle.—Lord!\nLord!—what a terrible creature is this\nsame tremendous Lawyer.—For my own\npart, I shudder at the very thoughts of\nhim—My blood runs cold in my veins,\nand my pen shakes in my hand, whilst\nI am transcribing his denounciations.—\nMethinks I see him, CHEVALIER-LIKE,\nclad in Armour mounted upon a pranc-\ning steed, throwing down his Gaunt-\nlet with a speech of defiance—but I\nhope my youth will protect me from his\nwrath and that he will discharge the o-\nver flowings of his valor on those who\nare better able to bear it.—Were his\nfriends GEORGE and CHAR LOTTEE (God\nbless them) to hear or his entrepid and\nmagnanimous conduct, they would surely\nraise him to the exalted rank of an Irish.\nPeer—which Honor he would grace as a\nSow does a saddle.\nWORMWOOD.\nINTELLIGENCE EXTRAORDINARY.\nA Gentleman who was present lately\nduring a conversation between Sir\nFrancis—and the Thane, informs\nus that the latter talked and reasoned\nvery sensibly and forcibly upon the\npresent critical state of india—but alas\nhis arguments are [ILL] too late.—Like\nHotman in Oroonoko, he can ony\ncourse—but can't conjure—He may\nhowever cry out with ferapion in all for\nLove.\"\n\"Egypt has been.\"\nSome people are candid enough to\ndeclare that a certain personage deserved\nso well for his humane and just conduct at\nBenares that he ought to receive the\nhonor of Knighthood.\nAn Officer declared lately in a, large\nCompany that many of the Dictators\nattendants, up the Country benefited\nvery handsomely by their Trip, and\nthat one person, in particular, got at least\nSeven Lacks of Rupees by his influence\nand secret management.—Stephen Shallow\nwas present and laughed very heartily.\nA few days ago arrived in town Mr.\nG—m upon an Embassy of importance\nfrom Madras—He directly waited on the\nDICTATOR—was most graciously received\nand had the honor to kiss his band.\nA Correspondent, who signs himself\nLex Talionis, says he wants either a lucra-\ntive office or Contract, and having heared\nthat there was lately a certainty of success\nby depositing a little Cash with one\nStephen Shallow, he should be glad to\nknow whether the stream continues to\nrun in that channel, or whether it has\nhas chosen itself another bed.\nThe Cormorant's profits on Rice &c.\nare said to be so shamefully enormous\nthat it is impossible to calculate, with\nprecision, the amount of them—but\nsome estimate them, up to this date, at\nFive Lacks of Rupees at least.—O! ye\nProprietors of India stock,—when will\nye cease to be the Dupes of the Authors\nof your ruin.\nCherley Bullock, who has gained im-\nmensely by the Marratta War, says seri-\nously it ought never to be given up.\nIt is said that the late extraordinary\nappointment of Mr. DIXON, to the Of-\nfice of searcher for Bullion in the Port of\nCalcutta, was owing to the great plenty\nof specie brought into these provinces by\nour successful War against the Marrattas\nand that contemptible Enemy Hyder Ally.\nWe are sorry to acquaint the Public\nthat Charley Bullock's Goutty disorder is\ngrown more alarming than ever—being\nnow fixed in the upper part of his head—\nwhich the faculty deem a very dangerous\nsymptom.\nWe are desired to assure the friends of\nthe Ornamental Lawyer that he would\nhave replied to the several penygericks,\nwith which he has lately been honored—\nbut that he is out of Town.\n————\nBON TON INTELLIGENCE.\nWE hear the Patna Esculapius is so\nmuch piqued at the title of\nBourgeois Gentle benime, which some peo-\nple injuriously bestow on him, that he has\ndeclared his intention of quiting the\nunfashionable and envious society of Cal-\ncutta and setting out immediately for\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "M—r where he is engaged to assist\nthe salubrious air of that place in help-\ning a female friend to a pregnancy.—A\nnoble resolution and example truly!—\nand worthy or a man of his established\ngallantry.\nsome Weeks ago, when it was reported\nthat Nat Chucklehead, was to quit his\nstation, a Gentleman asked him a quest-\nion regarding some new Regulations\nwhich were in agitation.—It is\ntime enough, replied Nat, consider of\nthem when my Baggage is sent on board\nmy Budge row.—A wag who sat by said\n(very archly) which of your Baggages do\nyou mean?\nSeveral Correspondents highly disap-\nprove of many of the pasquinades pointed\nat Jack—and observe that natu-\nral deformities are not proper subjects\nfor censure and ridicule. The deformity\nof Pope, say they, was no reflection on\nhis merit, not is—present con-\ndition to be imputed to him as a crime.—\nWhatever his vanity has led him to at-\ntempt in his imperfect state.—surely the\nlate praise in print must have afforded\nthe young lady's Guardian and Community\nample satisfaction for his presumption.\nThe Irish Cub, being the other day,\nafter dinner, called upon for a sentiment,\ngave Miss Ad—n His titled sister\nimmediately blushed for his ignorance and\nrecommended it to him to learn man-\nners and modesty.\nThe Trusty Squire being; the other\nnight at a Ball, seen discoursing very\nfamiliarly with a certain Lawyer.—Jack\nEasy asked the squire how he could po-\nssibly countenance a man of the Lawyer's\nCharacter and principles,—To\nwhich the Squire instantly replied.\"—\n\" A C—W—* is the kindest and\n\" most forgiving animal living and there\n\" is more joy in heaven over one finner\n\" who repenteth than over ninety nine\n\" just persons who need no repentance.\nJack Randy observes that the welch\nmethod of bundling, before the marriage\nCeremony, would be a much more ef-\nfactual mode of guarding against the\nimpositions mentioned in our last paper\nthan the proposed examination by a\nCommittee of mations—He further adds\nthat this or some other precaution ought\nto be adopted immediately, as he does\nnot recollect to have seen in the course\nof eighteen years, such numbers of\nthings of the Epicene gender in breeches\nas now swarm at all the public places of\nresort.—\nA few days ago was held a Jubilee at\nPomposo Hall in consequence of Turban\nConquest's having at length evacuated\nher Breastworks to Pigdanny Durgee—\nIdea George and Jack Marplot honored\nthe convivial meeting with their pre-\nsence.—\nBrother Jack addressed a Lady in a\npublic Company a few nights ago, and\ntold her he was informed that she had\nmentioned him as a very likely person\nto be the author of the Sook sagur Mas-\nquerade—On which the Lady, with a\ngreat deal of good humour, patted him\non the head and said,—Indeed, my good\nBoy, there is nothing in it.\nThe facitious major having paid a cer-\ntain great personage the compliment of\nasking him whether it would be agreeable\nto him to have a masquerade instead of a\nFancy Ball—was answered—\"I have no\n\" objection, provided you do not suffer\n\" it to be similar to the Sook sagur\n\" Masquerade and that you contrive to\n\"satisfy my faithful Chimney Sweeper\n\" and his spiritual Brothers\"—To which\n\" the Major replied—\"Sir I will be an-\nswerable for it's not being a witty Mas-\n\" querade, and as to the Reverend Gen-\n\" tlemen,—I can easily find their\n\" price—I shall send them TICKETS.\nCALCUTTA.\nNews rectived from MADRAS by the\nTrue Briton dated 24th Feb.\nON the 15th the French Fleet\npassed Madras.—The even-\ning of the same day Sir Edward\nHughes followed them.\nThe French Elect consisted of 9\nShips of the Lines. 3 fifty Gun ships\n2 forty Gun do 2 36 Gun Frigates;\n1 Armed Sloop and 11 Transports\nwith about 4,500 Troops on board.\nThe Ises came up with the Law-\nristone a Transport with 450 Troops\non board and took her.—After\ntaking out 200 of her Men, sent her\nwith a Lieut. and 12 Seamen to\nMadras, together with the Union\nCountry Ship and Assia snow which\nthe Ises had retaken.\nThe French Line of Battle\nships crowded all the sail they could\nto get away from Sir Edward Hughes\nand left their Transports in great con-\nfusion to shift for their selves.\nBy the latest accounts received at\nMadras, our Fleet had come up with\nthe French and were then engaged off\nAllamparva.\nMons. Darion Commanded the\nFrench Fleet, but died on the 6th.\noff Pulicat, and the Command de-\nvolved to Mons. Suffrain,—They\nhad taken our Hannibal from En-\ngland in the Latt. 4 North.—Also\nthe Chacer, Captain Parr, with 3\nLacks of Rupees on board, and the\nfollowing Country Vessels, The U-\nnion, the Betsey, the Mary, the\nFortune, and Asia, besides, a great\nNumber of Donies Laden with\nRice.\nThe 2 Dutch prizes were arrived\nsafe at Madras.\nAnd it is also currently reported\nthere, that Hyder Ally before he\nheard of the Arrival of the French\nFleet, Had destroy 'd Chittore and\nsome other Forts, and was then\nblowing up the Walls of Arcott.\nThe Union laying at some distance\nin Madras Roads after she was sent in\nthere by the Isis, was cut out by the\nBallona a 36 Gun Frigate, who pas-\nsed the Roads the following day\nwith the Chaser which she had ta-\nken to the Northward after an En-\ngagement of one hour.\nBy the latest advices faom Madras.\nWE learn that Sir Edward\nHughes was engaged with\nthe French Fleet on Sadrah, and\nthat five of the enemy's Transports;\nwith about 1700 Troops on board\nhad fallen into our hands.\nThe General Opinion is that we\nhave obtained a complete Victory o-\nver the French But as it wants\nconfirmation at present we hope to\nhave the pleasure of publishing a more\nsatisfactory account of it hereafter.\nARRIVALS.\nMarch 6th snow Triumph; Thra-\nsher, Madras Ballast.—snow\nDolphin, sarang, Pegue Planks.—\nsnow sen, de Bellem, Miguil desa.\nMadras Ballast—ship Alfred.\nPrimrose, do.—do.—ship\nTranquabar, sarang, do. do.—ship\nTrue Briton Penny, do. do. 7 snow\nProsper, Lande man, Made plam do.\n—snow rain-bow; E Gillon\nNagapatam do.\nDEPARTURES\nMarch 8 snow Gunnes; John\nDraysdell, Madrrs Rice.—snow\nspeed wellt Wm. Jaffries, do. do.\nALL Persons having any De-\nmands on the Estate of Mr.\nJames Brumley deceased are request-\ned to send their accounts to Mess 'rs.\nSealy and Johnson, Attornies for the\nExecutor, and those who are indebt-\ned, are requested to pay their Debts\nto the aforesaid Attornies.\nSUBSCRIPTION Assembly.\nTHE Doors for the Masque\nBall on the 12th Instant will\nbe open 'd at Nine; and the Side\nBoards at Twelve O 'Clock—The\nTickets to be deliver 'd at Mr. Wil-\nliams's Chiringhee this day and\nMonday.—\nAcknowledgements to Correspondents.\nN OBODYS LAMPOON is too\ngrass without being smart—The\nauthor has mistaken scurility for\nhumour.\nT L—Author of a piece of advice to\na celebrated Beauty, is recommended to\ntake a small POTION of advice to\nhimself which is never to attempt Rhy-\nming any more.\nPhilo TRUSTY denies that the Or-\nnamental Lawyer returned the Chal,-\nlenge unopened—On the Contrary he\navers that he broke open the Seal and\nread the Signature. This denial and\ndeclaration condem his friend instead of\nacquitting him, and reminds us of an\nAnecdote of the famous Book sellor Cur\n—who being told that he was ones\nToss 'd in a Blankett denied the Charge\nsaying \"It was not true \"for a RING\nwas made use of upon the occasion\"—\nIndeed:\nPHILO TRUSTY'S defence is\nunfriendly and incoherent that we\ncannot out of mercy to the LAWYER\nlay it before our Readers:\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "POET 's CORNER.\nAn APOLOGY.\nZEALOUS for trust, and careless\nof applause.\nWe find no fault while Britain has no\ncause.\nStatesman, we know, are necessary\nthings\nTo please the worst, and serve the best\nof Kings:\nBut under the best King we must\ncomplain.\nIf all his virtues, and his views are\nvain:\nVain, for this reason—that the cour-\ntier strife,\nIs, who shall best succeed in private\nlife;\nAv 'rice and pride extinguish thirst of\nfame;\nThis wants a fortune, that a titled\nname:\nNot churchmen from the charge ex-\nempted are,\nWho market from the mitres they\nwould wear.\n'Tis private all;—the public is no\nmore!\nHence Britain's arms prevail not, as\nof yore;\nHence grow new fruitless debts, the\nold unpaid;\nHence all our schemes and councils are\nbetray 'd;\nHence projects are essay 'd by means\nunfit,\nAnd subject rises for—SARCASTIC\nWIT.\n————\nCAPTAIN Joaguim Jose Vasques\nbegs leave to acquaint the Ladies\nand Gentlemen of Calcutta and the\nPublic in general that his China\nCargoe Imported pr. ship St John\nwill be exposed for Sale on Tuesday\nnext 5th Instant at the same House\noccupied by the first Captain of the\nSanta Cruze next to Mr Briggs and\nopposite to Messrs. Burrell Gould\nConsisiting of the following articles.\nA Choice Collection of Silks and Gauz\nHyson Tea in half Pecul Chests\nChina Ware.\nJappan Soy.\nPickles and Europe Cheese &c.\nA. B. The Captain Vesques begs\nthe Gentlemen who buys the goods\nto pay the ammount when they are\ntaken away.\n————\nBENGAL BANK\nNOTICE is hereby given that the\nbusiness of the Bengal Bank is trans-\nacted at Mr. Riders house, and that the\nOffice is open, for paying off Notes and\nReceiving Deposits every day between\n[ILL] Hours [ILL] and one Sundays and\ngrant Bengal Holidays excepted.\n————\nJUST IMPORTED\nBY the last Ship from China and now\non sale at Mr. Cantwells, a quantity\nof very fine Hysen Tea.\nSUBSCRIPTION ASSEMBLY.\nSEVERAL of the Subscribers having\nintimated that the Admission of\nMasks, at the Fancy dress Ball, wou 'd be\nagreeable to a great part of the Settlement'\nthe stewards beg leave to give notice,\nthat on the 12th of march there will be a\nMasqu 'd Ball at the Harmonick House,\nAnd they request that such Ladies and\nGentlemen, whether Subscribers on Visi-\nters in Calcutta, who intend honoring the\nBall with their Company, will be pleas 'd\nto send for Tickets to Mr. Williams on\nSaturday and Monday.\n28th february 1782.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nINDEBTED to the Estate of the late\nCapt. James Mayaffre of Artillery are\nrequested to pay the same on or before the\n1st day of July 1782 unto Mess. Alex-\nanders and Colvin in Calcutta and all\npersons who have any Claims on the said\nEstate are requested to lodge them pro-\nperly authenticated on or before the above\nPeriod with the said Messrs. Alexanders\n& Colven Attornie's to the Executors.\nCalcutta 20th February 1782.\nMESS. ROBERT HOL FORD\nand CUD BERT THORN-\nHILL of Calcutta, Merchants, hav-\ning dissolved their Partnership, they\nbeg leave hereby to acquaint their\nFriends and the Public therewith.\n————\nADVERTISEMENT.\nMR. Schultz begs leave to acquaint\nthe Ladies and Gentlemen of this\nsettlement that he has just begun a Lot-\ntery consisting of Various articles of\nwelle stry and an Upper Room House\n&c. &c, the whole valued at 30,000 Sicca\nRupees, and divided into 12 prizes, to\nconsist of 200. Tickets, at 150. Sicca\nRupees each Ticket.\nThe Prizes are regulated as follows\nviz.\nNo.\n1\n2\n3\n4\n5\n6\nS R's\n15000\n5000\n3000\n2000\n1600\n1000\nNo.\n7\n8\n9\n10\n11\n12\nS R's\n700.\n500.\n400.\n300.\n250.\n250.\nN. B.—Mr. Schultz offers to pay in\nready money (20, days after the drawing\nof the Lottery) the amount of the prizes\nto any Person not chusing to Keep them,\non a Discount of 15 percent upon the\nprice set down in the Lottery.\nThe House in this Lottery stands on a\nspot of Ground of one Bigah, little more\nor less, opposite Mr. Le Blanc's in the\nLott Baazar, Rent 225 Rupees pr.\nMonth.\nAny Person chusing to subscribe to the\nsaid Lottery, will please to apply to Mr.\nSchultz.\nN. B. The person winning the 1st\nPrize to refund ticket Money to the\nSubscribers of the class the 1st Prize\nshall belong to—\n————\nTo be SOLD.\nWHOLE sale, or retail several\nCasks of Good old French\nBrandy to the account of 800 Gallons\nmore or less.\nFor further particulars please to\ninquire of Mr. Swift in the Murgy\nHattch, near the china Baazar,\n————\nTo be SOLD.\nAbout 60 Casks more or less of\nsalt provisions consisting of\nbeef, and pork, each cask of Beer\ncontains 45 pieces at six pounds each.\nThe Pork consists of 50 pieces in\neach cask at six pounds each piece.\nFor further particulars please to\ninquire of John Swfit in the Murgee\nHattah, near the china Baazar,\nCalcutta 4th February.\n————\nCAPTAIN ANTONIO JOZE DE\nGAMBOA.\nBEGS leave to inform the Public\nthat his China Cargoe Import-\ned on the Ship Santa Cruze Almas,\nis now exposed for sale at his House\nformerly occupied by Mr. Chambers\nand oppossite to Messrs Burrel and\nGaulds, and consisting of the follow-\ning Articles viz.\nSilks, Tea, Sugar, Nankeens, Hams\nChina Ware and Sweetmeats &c.\nCalcutta 8th February 1782.\n————\nMessrs Nicolls, Isaac's and Savory.\nHAVING purchased the whole\nInvestment of Liquors of Cap-\ntain Dael, Imported on the ship\nPrintz Coal is now expected for sale\nat their House No.113 (Cassytullah\nBaazar) Consisting of the following.\nBeer in Hds. Girr in cases, Brandy\nand Rum in Hds. English Claret in\nChests, Danish Do. in Do. Hock in\nDo. Frontiniac and Byone Wines.\n————\nSUBSCRIPTION Assembly.\nTHE Stewards beg leave to inform\nthe subscribers that the Ball will\nbe on Tuesday the 26th of February,\nand that the assembly will close on\nTuesday the 12th of march with a\nFancy Dress Ball.\nFriday 15th Feb. 1782.\n————\nWANTED.\nONE or two Tanyans rising 6 Year\nold Wanted also a Bay Toorkey or\nBay Tazzy Horse for, a Buggy—Any\nPerson having Such to Dispose of by\nApplying to Mr. Andrews at the Library\nmay Hear, of a Purchaser.\n————\nWANTED.\nA VERY small Horse, very tame\nand very handsome, broke to\nthe Draft, and fit to be trusted to\ndraw a Child chaise, and any person\nhaving such to dispose of may meet\nwith a purchacer by applying to the\nClerk of the printing Office.\n\n————\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. H ICKY, First and late Printer to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1782-03-16", "date": "1782-03-16", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "H ICKY 's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\n————\n[ VOL III ] A Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None,\n————\n112 From Saturday March the 9th to Saturday March the 16th 1782. [ No. VIII ]\n————\nTo the true friend to the Army.\nSIR.\nLIKE every great geni-\nus, there appears in\nyour last production,\nsomething which breaths\nthe very spirit of pre-\ndiction. Justly considering the good of\nyour Country. Your animadversions\ncommenced with strictures on that,\nthe decline of which is the most\ninteresting, and requires the first\nattention of Government.—\nWithout knowing that the Erench\nif not landed, were arrived on\nour Coast, your Genius penetra-\nted, and foresaw the evil consequence\nof admitting men unfit for the proses-\nsion in the service. He is no physici-\nan, who declaring the disorder, pre-\nscribes no remedy; the facility of\nfinding fault is an obvious observati-\non. Aware of this shoal, on which\nmany good writers have perished\nyou have wisely steered clear of it,\nand pointing out the danger, have di-\nrected us in the Course by which to\navoid it. You have established a\ncriterion for Military merit, that\nwill serve as a land mark for admini-\nstration to go by. To have good and\nable Officers in their service. They\nhave nothing to do but to attend\nthe Calcutta Ball Room. And from\nBowing and other fashionable modes\nprescribed by your keen and discern-\ning eye, they will behold the dif-\nferent degrees of Military merit, and\nregulate their choice of Commanders\nfor expeditions by your unerring\nscale.\nIt is unnecessary to object to this\nRule, that the Military dress so gene-\nrally wore now in Calcutta, may\ncreate a confusion of the mind\nthrough this examination; This is\nsoon obviated, when we revert to\nyour first excellent principle, which\ndissipates by its particular quality, e-\nvery difficulty, by placing the merit\nin the mode of entering the room,\nnot to repeat Bowing &c. This pro-\nperty whether it resides in any person\nCivil or Military, comprehends expe-\nrience and all other accomplishments.\nPeople captious, and fond of find-\ning fault with all Theories, may\naffirm, that our Enemies, especially\nthe French are our superiors at those\nWeapons; But this is soon set aside,\nby admitting that a French Hair\ndresser may surpass an English Ge-\nneral in our favourite accomplish-\nments in Europe.—However, that a\nCalcutta Beau, is an Animal trans-\ncendant, not to be judged by com-\nmon Rules, and being of a distinct\nspecies, has a right to all the privi-\nleges of an Automation.\nAn Admirer.\n————\nIf you think the accompanying Journal\nof a trip to chander nagore will amuse\nthe Public, pray insert it in your\nnext, and you shall continue to hear\nmore from your well wisher.\na hunter of Oddities.\n20th February 1782.\nA Journal of a voyage to Chander-\nnagore.\nACTUATED by the same curi-\nosity as my neigh bours with\na desire of seeing something new, I\nfurnishe 'd myself with a Budge row,\nand other necessaries for a passage to\nChander nagore to be a spectator of\nthe Races and Ball.—On the 6th\ninst. P. M. I weigh 'd Anchor from\nChampaul Gaut and got under way\nat the same time a number of Bud-\ngerows and other Boats were leaving\nCalcutta; by the gay appearance of\nthe fleet and steering one way, I sup-\nposed them going upon the same\nexpedition; I haled two or three\nand found them loaded with fair La-\ndies and lap Dogs bound for the bay\nof France danga.—About 11 P. M.\nthe Weather being very fine with a\ngentle Breeze and a serene sky, I\ncame along side a Budge row abreast\nChitpore and found the agreeable\nMrs. Tittle Tattle. Miss Tallow\nand her promising Brother in good\nhealth.—I nquir 'd what passengers\nwere on board the different Barks,\nand found that in the Betsey there\nwere Mr. and Mrs. Love puppy and\nLady Betty Dimple, and in the Live-\nly, Councellor, Cramwell and his\nLady with the Marquis de 'Baboon\nand several other Ladies and Gentle-\nmen whose names I forgot.—Having\nsat half an hour Sip 'd a dish of Tea,\nand heard the tea Table Scandal of\nthe Day, I wish 'd them a pleasant\nVoyage and return 'd on bord my\nown vessel. Seeing a Budge row a\nhead with Colors flying, gave orders\nfor a Chace. At 12 P. M. took an\nobservation, and found myself in the\nlatitude of Scram pore, and gaining\nfast on the vessel a head.—made my\nmen give three Chears and row Brisk-\nlay; at half past 12 o' Clock came up\nto her but in attempting to run along\nside came foul of their Larboard\nQuarter and tore away an Ear off the\nAlligators head. The Ladies were a\ngood deal frighten 'd with the sudden\nJirk of the Budge row and which en-\ntirely discomposed the order of Mrs.\nFrizzle pates head who was looking\nout of the Quarter Gallery window.\nwent on board and found the Ladies\nin an industrious mood making\nCaps &c.—apologiz'd for so roughly\nacquainting them of my being so near\nand laid the blame on the Dandees\nwho were a set of fresh Water Lubbers.\nHad a long conversation with Mrs.\nOgle and Mrs. Prizzlopate on con-\njugal happiness and the match be-\ntween certain persons now in specu-\nlation!—Proved to a demonstrati-\non that all young Ladies shou 'd get\nmarried as soon as possible, or very\nshortly we might get a fresh affort-\nment from Europe, that may bear a-\nway the hearts of the young Men, and\nleave them none but the old, who stand\nmore in need of nurses than wives.—\nWish 'd the Ladies a good Passage and\nreturn 'd on Board my own Budge row\n—At one saw the Flag stass of Seram-\npore, clear weather and light winds,\nand a quarter after pass 'd by the\nTown.—At 2 o 'Clock made a hear-\nty Dinner.—Saw several large Fish\nand an amasing Porpus, that jump 'd\nout of the Water under the stern of\nthe Boat.—About half past 2 in fight\nof Gyhretty Castle, and discover 'd\na Mutiny amongst the Dandies a-\ngainst the Mangee, and in going for-\nward to chastile the Men at the Bow\n(who was very clamorous) slip'd\ndown the main hatch way and hurt\nmy Leg.—3 o'clock arrived at Ghy-\nrerry Gaut where I landed, and went\nfrom thence to Chander nagore in a\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "Carriage.—Gave Orders for the\nBudge row's proceeding out her Voy-\nage to the Bay of France danga and\nto bring her to safe Moorings.\n————\nTo the Editor of the entertaining Ben-\ngal Gazette.\nSIR,\nAS many of your Readers will\nprobably be pleased to be in-\nformed of the most remarkable Cha-\nracters that appeared at the Masque-\nrade given Yesterday, I will endea-\nvor to recollect those who seemed to\nclaim the greatest attention.—The\nCompany consisted of about 400 per-\nsons—the splendour of whose ap-\npearance was superior to any thing\never seen in this Country.—The\nmagnificence of the dresses exceeded\nall description.—The great room up\nstairs was illuminated in a stile un-\nspeak ably superb, and the Masks\nhad an agreeable expansion of place\nto walk in and Dance. The coup\nd 'oil in going into the Room can\nonly be compared to the Romantic\nIdea of a fairy place.—It was even\nbeyond imagination striking. There\nwas infinite wit and spirit in many\ndroll and singular shapes—but in\nsuch a profusion as scarce to be col-\nlected in detail, Absurdity, dull-\nness and total mistake of Character\nwas also very often to be seen—\nwhich has its effect in point of a-\nmuse ment and adds to the mirth of\na Masked Ball.—The Company kept\non their Masks till twelve o' Clock—\nwhen they removed down to supper,\nwhich was abundant and did great\ncredit to the taste of the Managers.\nThe Charrcters, that afforded most\nentertainment, were the following.\n—Sir Francis—with his Pockets\ncramm 'd with Prosecutions, and\na Vol. of Black ston on his head.\n—Ned Silent, a ROMAN\nPRÆTOR; mourning the impend-\ning ruin of the Empire, which he\nhad often so ctold.—The Thane, Sir\nPOLITIC-WOULD – BE, striving\nto know others more than himself.\nHannibal in a Warlike Habit be-\nmoaning the fate of his Country,\nfollowed by Commissary Mc Haggis.\nA Miser, the Cormorant.—Midas,\nStephen Shallow.—A Jesuit, as\nwell Educated as if he had been\nbred at St. Omers, Major P—I—r.\nIn an Old English Habit, Mr.\nB—h—r.—The Ornamental Law-\nyer appeared as a Gladiator, in a\nthreatening posture, and expatiated\nmuch on the saving system of Legs\nand Arms.—After entertaining\nhimself and the Company for some\ntime in that Character, he withdrew\nand afterwards came in as Sir John\nFalstaff, but he unfortunately seemed\nsever to have tasted a drop of sack in\nhis life.—It was all laugh without\njoke. Lucy Chinless as skirmish in the\nDeserter, acted the part so much to\nthe life, as to be carried out dead\ndrunk by the Waiters.—Male\nCoquette.—an India Hunter,\non a wrong scent.—Limber ham,\nLord Chalk stone.—He kept up the\nspirit of the part with gret propriety\nand good hum our. The mastiff as a\nClare market Butcher, was very like\nBoll and of famous memory. CHARLEY\nBULLOCK, a Slouchung Mungo.—He\ndid not however forget that the\nCellar was open and the wine in\nplenty.—Vicar of Bray appeared\nas a Sboe-black with an old wig un-\nder his Arm.—crying out—black\nyour shoes your Honor.—Mr.\nBilious, (by Proxy) as an Alderman\nwith a pair of Horns in his Pocket.\nThe Patna esculapius as a Scotch-\nHaymaker, bare-footed and bare-leg-\nged, with his shoes and stockings\nslung behind him, as it just arrived\nin Town:—Being asked whether\nHay-making was the only trade in\nScotland, he replied, in the true\nCaled onion accent.—Indeed, my\nbonny lad and it is not.—we have\nanother trade and that is Cuckold ma-\nking.—Counsellor Locket as a\nFrench Dancing Master teaching the\nminuet Delacour.—Mr. Th—p—n,\na running footman,—Mr. Ad—ms\nin the Character of a Bengal mater\ndoing the dirty work of a large fami-\nly—with these words on his breast\n\"Gain is sweet however got.\"—\nThe facetious major made a natural\nappearance as a PIGMY.—Jack\nHydreceleas CHEVALIERDE 'ON\n—He hobbled like a Duck round\nthe Room and said he could dance\nlike any thing, notwithstanding the\nfall he had at Mrs. Silent 's Ball.—\nJack Marplot was in a Robe of Cards,\na Chain of Dice round his neck and\na large Box on his head.—He after-\nwards appeared as WHIPPER into\nthe THANE—with the following\nMotto in his Cap—\"Whatever\n\" seemeth good to the THANE,—in\n\" him I live and breathe and have my\n\" being\".—Idea George, in the\nCharacter of Lord Ogleby, was very\nlively, well dressed and in every\nrespect extremely characterestic.—\nFribble, in miss in her Teens, was\nwell supported by PIGDANNY\nDURGEE. A light Horse man,\nwithout the air militaire, Affadavit\nCourier.—He was attended by a smart\nHussar—who was not known.—\n[To be Continued.]\nCALCUTTA.\nExtract of a Letter from Sir Edward\nHughes to the Governor and Coun-\ncil of Madras dated Trincamalay 3d\nMarch.\n\" IN my second engagement with\n\" Mons. Suffrain, I dismasted\n\" two of his ships of the Line and\n\" took two of his largest Frigates\n\" and three Transports. He steered\n\" to the southward and it is supposed\n\" he is gone either to Achin or\n\" Batavia. I am now resitting and\n\" hope to be able to return to the\n\" Coast in eight or ten days.\nExtract of a letter from the Western\nPapers.\n\"Mahomed Beg Amdemny one of\nNudjif Cawns Chiefs has marched\nupon the Borders of Buehet Sing\nthe Hatter-Rajah, who has consult-\ned with the Rannah of Ghode what\nMeasures he shall pursue.\"\nThe Rannah has made offers to\nScindia of five Lacks of Rupees not\nto molest him, which sum they say\nScindia has refused in a very spirited\nmanner.\nThe Rannah in consequence of\nthis refusal has recalled his Vakeel,\nand ordered Mr. Sangster to Gaulier,\nwith the five Battalions with which\nhe was stationed four Coss to the\nWestward of that Fortress.\nScindia has sent to Bilsia and Es-\nyene for Guns.—It is reported that\nHoobcar and Took ajce are moveing\nthis way with 80,000 Horse and\nFoot.—It is not known whether\nthey intend to joyn Scindia or stop at\nEsyene.\nScindia is now at Noon seray com-\nmitting Hostilities against Saul bai\nand Antry,—places belonging to\nthe Rannah.\nRaw Chund the Chum dalah Ryat\nhas ballanced his Accounts with\nNature,—This Intelligence has\nbeen received by the conveyance of\nMr. Andersons Harcarrah.\nScindia has resolved to make the\nRannah pay the losses he has sustain-\ned by the War, and has-already de-\nmanded a Crore, of Rupees together\nwith the impregnable Fortress of\nGaulier.—The Rannah has acted\nvery Spiritedly on this occasion; and\nis makeing every preparation to re-\npulse him.\nARRIVALS.\nMarch 11.—Lively Sluop, Geo.\nBrookes back from Madras.—13th.\nSnow Akmudy Sam. Cooper from\nMallacca, a Prize to the Death or\nGlory.\nAcknowledgements to Correspondents.\nB RITTANNICERS Letter is\nreceived and will be inserted next\nweek we are obliged to postpone the rest\nof our acknowledgements untill next\nweek.\nCalcutta the 14th March 1782.—\nTo be SOLD by PUBLIC AUCT-\nION.—\nON Wednesday, the Twentieth day\nof March instant, between the\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "hours of ten and eleven o' Clock, in the\nforenoon, at the Old Court House, by\nvirtue of several writs of executions, in\nthe hands of the Sheriff\nAn upper-roomed Messuage Tenement\nor Dwelling House, together with a\npiece or parcel of ground thereunto be-\nlonging, situate at Mazarah in the Pur-\ngunnah of Taullah, in the district of\nJasore containing two Biggahs and sixteen\nCottahs more or less.\nAlso a Gollah Baury, and a piece or\nparcel of ground, situate at the same place\ncontaining five Biggahs more or less with\nsix straw houses standing thereon.\nAlso one other piece or parcel of Cha-\nrity Ground, situate at the same place\ncontaining seven Biggahs more or less\nwith several trees standing thereon.\nAlso one other piece or parcel of\nGround situate, at the same place con-\ntaining two Biggahs more or less with\nseveral trees standing thereon.\nAlso one other piece or parcel of\nGround, situate at the same place con-\ntaining three Biggahs and fifteen Cottahs\nmore or less.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at the same place containing seven\nBiggahs more or less with several trees\nstanding thereon.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at the same place containing one\nBiggah more or less.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at the same place containing six\nBiggahs more or less.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground\nsituate at the same place containing 8\nBiggahs more or less, with several trees\nstanding thereon.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at the same place containing five\nCottahs more or less.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at the same place containing ten\nBiggahs more or less with several trees\nstanding thereon.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at the same place containing five\nBiggahs more or less.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground,\nSituate at the same place containing five,\nBiggahs and ten Cottahs more or less.\nOne othter piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at the same place containing\none Biggah more or less.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at the same place containing five\nBiggahs more or less with several trees\nstanding thereon.\nOne other piece or parcel of ground,\nsituate at the same place containing eight\nBiggahs more or less with several trees\nstanding thereon.\nOne other piece or parcel of Gronnd,\nsituate at the same place containing four\nBiggahs and ten Cottahs more or less\nwith several trees Standing thereon.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at the same place containing three\nBgigahs more or less with several trees\nstanding thereon.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground,\nSituate at the same place containing two\nBiggahs more or less with several trees\nstanding thereon.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground\nsituate at the same place, containing ten\nBiggahs more or less.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at the same place, containing ten\nCottahs more or less.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at the same place, containing\nfour Biggahs more or less.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at the same place, containing five\nBiggahs more or less, with five straw\nHouses standing thereon.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at the same place, containing one\nBiggah more or less.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at the same place, containing one\nBiggah and ten Cottahs more or less.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at the same place, containing two\nBiggahs more or less.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground\nsituate at the same place, containing two\nBiggahs and ten Cottahs more or less.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground\nsituate at the same place, containing one\nBiggahs more or less.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at the same place, containing one\nBiggahs more or less.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at the same place, containing two\nBiggahs more or less.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at the same place, containing one\nBiggahs more or less.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at Shahapoortalloolay in the a-\nforesaid Purgunnah, containing ten\nBiggahs more or less.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at Niyhail poor in the same Pur-\ngunnah, containing two Biggahs more\nor less.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at Rammasorepoor in the same\nPurgunnah containing five Biggahs\nmore or less.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at Gopaulpoor in the same Pur-\ngunnah containing Fifteen Cottahs more\nor less.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at Dohaur in the Purgunnah of\nRamchunderpoor in the aforesaid district\ncontaining ten Biggahs more or less.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at Baulliah in the Purgunnah of\nKhulliskrhally in the aforesaid district\ncontaining Fifteen Biggahs more or less.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at Tagyhurryah in the same Pur-\ngunnah containing fourteen Biggahs\nmore or less.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground,\nsituate at Somufranty containing two\nBiggahs more or less.\nOne other piece or parcel of Ground,\nin the aforesaid Purgunnah, containing\ntwo Biggahs more or less.\nThe property of Conteram Dutt.\nAlso an Upper-roomed Brick built\nMessuage Tenement or dwelling House,\ntogether with a piece or parcel of Ground\nthereunto belonging, situate at Sootanoo-\nty in Calcutta containing one Biggah and\none Cottah more or less.\nAlso a Garden and piece or parcel of\nGround situate at Shaum Baazar Con-\ntaining ten Biggahs and eight Cottah\nmore or less with several trees standing\nthereon.\nThe Property of Goculchund Gose.\nAlso an Upper-roomed Brick Built\nMessuage Tenement or Dwelling\nHouse together with a piece or parcel of\nGround thereunto belonging situate at\nSootanooty in Calcutta containing Fifteen\nCottahs more or less.\nAlso a Lower roomed Brick Built\nMessuage Tenement or Dwelling House\ntogether with a piece or parcel of\nGround thereunto belonging situate at\nthe footanootey Containing three Cottahs\nmore or less with two small Brick Rooms\nand 2 Straw Houses standing thereon.\nAlso a Lower roomed Brick Built Mes-\nsuage Tenement or Dwelling House to-\ngether with a piece or parcel of Ground\nthereonto belonging Situate at Barabazar\ncontaining one Cottah more or less.\nThe Property of Totaram Shahaw.—\nAlso an Upper roomed Brick Built\nMessuage Tenement or Dwelling House\ntogether with a piece or parcel of Ground\nthereunto belonging Situate at Charrack\nDanggah in Calcutta Containing Six\nCottahs more or less.—\nThe Property of Rogoram Surmah.—\nAlso a Lower roomed Brick Built\nMessuage Tenement or Dwelling House\ntogether with a piece or parcel of Ground\nthereunto belonging Situate at Old Bow-\nbazaar Containing ten Cottahs more or\nless.—\nAlso a Garden and piece or parcel of\nGround Situate at By tackkawnnah in\nCalcutta Containing two Biggahs and\nthree Cottahs more or less.—with several\ntrees standing thereon.—\nThe Property of Coroonabmoy Dutt\nPodar.\nThe Conditions will be mentioned on\nthe Day and at the place of Sale.\n————\nON Tuesday next the 19th Instant.\nWILL be sold by public auction\nby Messrs. Donald and Wil-\nliams at their auction room near\nthe Court house.\nA large Assortment of China silks,\nLute strings, Satins, Velvets, Tea,\nLong Coths, and a great variety of\nother articles. And at the same time\nwill be sold the following Vessels.\nA Prize Snow about 250 Tons—a\nprime Sailor, well found and fit for sea.\nThe Snow Royal Admiral Capable\nof carrying about 900 Bags of rice,\nwell found an excellent Sailor and fit\nimmediately for sea.\nThe sloop Coote,—about 15 Tons\nburthen with every thing Compleat\nand in good repair.\nA Patillo Budge row Containing a\nhall Bedroom and Veranda and a\nships Pinnace Boat with every thing\ncompleat—The above vessels are\nlaying off the Old Fort Gaut.—A\nlist of their stores will be seen at the\nauction room.\nAlso a Moord Budgero laying off\nMessrs. Briggs Gaut built very lately\nat Chittigong.\nN. B Also a pair of very excellent\nBay phaeton horses.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "POET 's CORNER.\nTo a Lady who dances with her breasts\nuncovered, tho' they are none of the\nmost templing.\nAS Pedlars, to allure the pass-\ners by.\nDisplay their Goods to catch the\nwand 'ring eye,\nSo you, mistaken maid, lay ope'\nyour breast,\nAnd think that fight will recom-\nmend the rest:\nBut let it pri 'thee henceforth be con-\nceal 'd\nFor charms like your 's tempt least\nwhen most reveal 'd.\nAmoroso.\nOn the conceited Patna ESCULAPIUS\n**** ******** Thinks himself a\nBeau Garcon;\nAnd with elicit Love plagues all the\nTown.\nIf want of Ton, Politeness, Man-\nners, ease;\nCumpose a Lady's Man sure he must\nplease;\nBerest of each he fills the vacant\nThrone\nTo dullness sacred and to meanness\nprone;\nBut yet to Wit the Bourgeois makes\npretence,\nTho' void of humour or a grain of\nsense.\nBob Sbort.\nAdvice to the merciless AMBULATOR.\nCONSIDER well thy dangerous\nweapon wit,\nFright a whole settlements, when\nsome few you hit;\nEach knave or fool that conscious of\na crime,\nTho' now 'scapes; looks for 't ano-\nther time.\nExperientia.\n————\nALL Persons having any De-\nmands on the Estate of Mr.\nJames Brumley deceased are request-\ned to send their accounts to Mess 'rs.\nSealy and Johnson, Attornies for the\nExecutor, and those who are indebt-\ned, are requested to pay their Debts\nto the aforesaid Attornies.\n————\nCAPTAIN Joaguim Jose Vasques\nbegs leave to acquaint the Ladies\nand Gentlemen of Calcutta and the\nPublic in general that his China\nCargoe Imported pr. ship St. John\nwill be exposed for Sale on Tuesday\nnext 5th Instant at the same House\noccupied by the first Captain of the\nSanta Crúze next to Mr. Briggs and\nopposite to Messrs Burrell & Gauld\nConsisting of the following articles.\nA Choice Collecton of Silks and Gauz\nHyson Tea in half Pecul Chests\nChina Ware.\nJapan soy.\nPickles and Europe Ceese &c.\nA. B. Captain Vesques begs\nthe Gentlemen who buys the goods\nto pay the amount when they are\ntaken away.\n————\nBENGAL BANK\nNOTICE is hereby given that the\nbusiness of the Bengal Bank is trans-\nacted at Mr. Riders house, and that the\nOffice is open, for paying off Notes and\nReceiving Deposits every day between\nthe Hours of ten and one. Sundays and\ngreat Bengal Holidays excepted.\n————\nJUST IMPORTED\nBY the last Ship from China and now\non sale at Mr. Cantwells, a quantity\nof very fine Hysen Tea.\n————\nALL PERSONS.\nINDEBTED to the Estate of the late\nCapt, James Mayaffre of Artillery are\nrequested to pay the same on or before the\n1st day of July 1782 unto Mess. Alex-\nanders and Colvin in Calcutta and all\npersons who have any Claims on the said\nEstate are requested to lodge them pro-\nperly authenticated on or before the above\nPeriod with the said Messrs. Alexanders\n& Colven Attornie's to the Executors.\nCalcutta 20th February 1782.\n————\nMESS. ROBERT HOLFORD\nand CUDBERT THORN-\nHILL of Calcutta, Merchants, hav-\ning dissolved their Partnership, they\nbeg leave hereby to acquaint their\nFriends and the Public therewith.\n————\nTo be SOLD.\nWHOLE sale, or retail several\nCalks of Good old French\nBrandy to the amount of 800 Gallons\nmore or less.\nFor further particulars please to\ninquire of Mr. Swift in the Murgy\nHattah, near the china Baazar,\nTo be SOLD.\nAbout 60 Casks more or less of\nsalt provissions consisting of\nBeef, and pork, each cask of Beer\ncontains 43 pieces at fix pounds each.\nThe Pork consists of 50 pieces in\neach cask at fix pounds each piece.\nFor further particulars please to\ninquire of John Swsit in the Murgee\nHattah, near the china Baazar,\nCalcutta 4th February\n————\nCAPTAIN ANTONIO JOZE DE\nGAMBOA.\nBEGS leave to inform the Public\nthat his China Cargoe Import-\ned on the Ship Santa Cruze Almas,\nis now exposed for sale at his House\nformerly occupied by Mr. Chambers\nand opposite to Messrs. Burrel and\nGuards, and consisting of the follow-\ning Articles viz.\nSilks, Tea, Sugar, Nankeens, Hams\nChina Ware and Sweetmeats &c.\nCalcutta 8th February 1782.\nMessrs. Nicolls, Isazo's and Savory.\nHAVING purchased the whole\nInvestment of Liquors of Cap-\ntain Dael, Imported on the ship\nPrintz Coal is now exposed for sale\nat their House No. 113 (Cassytullah\nBaazar) Consisting of the following.\nBeer in Hds. Gin in cases, Brandy\nand Rum in Hds. English Claret in\nChests, Danish Do. in Do. Hock in\nDo. Frontiniac and Byone Wines.\n————\nWANTED.\nONE or two Tanyans rising 6 Year\nold Wanted also a Bay Toor key or\nBay Tazzy Horse for, a Buggy—Any\nPerson having Such to Dispose of by\nApplying to Mr. Andrews at the Library\nmay Hear, of a Purchaser.\n————\nWANTED.\nA VERY small Horse, very tame\nand very handsome, broke to\nthe Draft, and fit to be trusted to\ndraw a Childs chaise, and any person\nhaving such to dispose of may meet\nwith a purchacer by applying to the\nClerk of the printing Office.\n————\nJust Published price 4 Rupees, and sold\nat the following places.\nMessrs. Huggins and O'Donnell, Mr.\nCantwell, Mr. Andrews' at the\nLibrary, at Mr. Duncan's Europe\nshop, and at the Printing Office.\nAN Almanac for the present\nYear, containing the Christi-\nan and Bengal Calendars, with the\nMahometan Æra of the Hegira.—\nThe conjunctions, Squares, and op-\npositions of the Luminaries.—The\nMoons Southing Calculated agreeable\nto apparent Astronomical time to the\nMeridian of Calcutta, and may be\nreduced to any other Meridian by a\nNote inserted for that purpose.—The\nMoons culminating the Meridian,\nbeing very useful for determining the\ntime of High-Water at any Pore\nor Harbour provided the time be\nascertained at which it is high Water\nat the full and Change.—The Sout-\nhing may also have it's use by taking\nHer Meridian Altitude, for deter-\nmining the Lattitude, proper Allow-\nance being made for Her Parallex\nin Altitude.—The Equation of\ntime necessary in regulating Clocks,\nAlso a Table of the Suns Rising and\nSetting, independent of Refraction,\nwith directions how to find the\nMoons full and Change at any other\nMeridian on the Globe where Longi\ntude is ascertained.\n————\nWANTED.\nIMMEDIATELY, a book called\nthe HIND, and PANTER, wrote\nby Dryden whoever has got such a\nbook, and re willing to dispose of\nit are requested to fond with a Line\ndirected to G. A. at the printing\nOffice mentioning the price.\n\n————\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. H ICKY, First and late Printer to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1782-03-23", "date": "1782-03-23", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "H ICKY 's\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser,\n————\nV O L III ] A Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None,\n————\n113 From Saturday March the 16th to Saturday March the 23d. 1782. [ No. IX ]\n————\nINTELLIGNCE EXTRAORDINARY\nFROM THE NEW JOCKEY CLUB.\nA NEW and most extra-\nordinary Race is to be\nrun on the Calcutta\nRace Ground in a very\nfew days, for one Lack\nand a half of Rupees pay or play;\nNo crossing or jostling between\nlittle Charley Bullock and that de-\nlicate Jockey Paddy Whak! Char-\nley being rather hight weight, the\nknowing ones have given it as their\nopinion that he should carry weight\nit is therefore decreed that Charley\nshall carry a large Beesty on his back\nfull of Gonga ponney.—Charley\nstrongly pleadeded the weakness of\nhis Loins, and beg to be permitted to\ncarry it on his head, as the best and\nstrongest fortified place about him\nhaving at least an inch of fat on that\npart, and about two inches thick of\nSkull—This being the case, the\nparties concerned very humanely\ntook it into consideration, and it is\nagreed on all sides, that Charley\nshould carry weight on his Periera.\nnium.\nPaddy Whak it seems is to ride\none of his own largest Elephants, with-\nout either stockings Boots or shoes.\nPaddy they say has pleaded the in-\ndelacacey of Riding with naked legs\nbecause he says the Ladies will be\nafter Ogling of them, and as he is\nnaturally very bashful he is afraid it\nmay spoil his Riding,—Not-\nwithstanding he is obliged to sub-\nmit to the decrees of the Majority.\nAnd we are informed that he has gi-\nven orders to the Sadler to make him\na very strong Bridle, and a Saddle\nwith box stirrups.\nStrange conjectures are formed; &\nmost people are at a loss to find out\nWacks reason for Riding in Box stir-\nrups.—But the knowing ones af-\nfirm that Paddys reason for Riding\nin that manner, is owing to his hav-\ning had he misfort main his youth-\nfull days of loosing all the Nails off\nhis Toes by prokeing the Prata's out\nof the fire with them.\n————\nExtract of a Letter by the way of\nDelhi, dated Surat the 11th\nDecember 1781.\nTHE Ketch Cuddah Bux arri-\ned at Bombay from the Afri-\ncan Coast, the 9th instant, Com-\nmanded by Noquedah Sully Ma-\nhomet.\nShe left Bomby the 19th March\nand arrived at Delagoa the 3d. June,\nand found two Snows belonging to\nMr. Bolts, one had come from the\nWest Coast, and the other from Bom-\nbay, both Commanded by English-\nmen.—After being there about\nTwenty Days, a French Ship of 20\nGuns, Manned with Europeans ar-\nrived. On board of her were Shott,\nPowder, and Amunition of all kinds\nshe was supplied, and sail 'd shortly\nafter, but could not learn where she\nwas bound.—She is a small Ship,\nwith 2 Blue Pendants at her Mast\nHeads, a Billett Head, and Red\nOaker sides, and sails much by the\nstern.\nAfter the Nequedah had disposed\nof his Cargoe, and Compleated ano-\nther of Elephants Teeth, he sail 'd\nagain for Bombay the 14th August\nbut meeting with contrary winds &\nbad weather, his Provision and Wa-\nter nearly exhausted, was obliged to\nput in at a Portugueze settlement\ncalled Mossambique the 13th Octo-\nber—found riding there 2 Portu-\ngueze Snows and a French Ship.—\nHe had not been at Anchor above 2\nHours, when a Boat with 2 French\nGentleman came on Board of him,\nand strictly searched the Vessel, and\nexamin 'd her Papers, took by force\n4 coffrey Lascars, and returned\nseemingly much disgusted, not find-\ning her (as the Noquedah imagined)\nto be English Property, tho' the found\nan English Ensign on Board the\nVessel.\nThe Poor Man hastened ashore to\nthe Governor, telling him his Rea-\nsons for putting in his Port, and\nlikewise of the uncivil usage he had\nreceived from the Frenchman—and\nbegged protection of his Flag—upon\nwhich business the following Note\nwas sent—The Governor presents his\nCompliments to the Captain or Com\nmander of the French Ship, request's\nhis attendance immediately on shore,\nhaving a matter of consequence to\nrelate to him—accordingly the Capt\ncame ashore and waited on the Gov.\nWHEN the following Questions\nwas put to him.—\nQ. What were your Reasons for\ngoing on board the Ketch, and to\nearch her Papers.—\nA. To ask the news, from whence\nshe came, and if she was Moor or\nEnglish property.—\nQ. What authority had you to that\nin a Neutral Port, had she been\nEnglish property.—\nA. I did it for my own pleasure and\natisfaction.—\nQ. Did you observe her Colours\nwhen she anchored in this Port\nA. I did, they were Moorman's.—\nThe Gov. A. And by those very\nColours I will protect her, as long\nas she remains in this Port.—\nQ. What right had you to press and\nforce away 4 Men belonging to\nher.—\nSA he having too many on board\nof her:—\nQ. Do you Consider yourself in a\nNeutral Port.—\nA. I do.—\nQ. I request that the 4 Men may be\nreturned to it's proper Vessel!—\nA. I will not; nor you cannot\noblige me.—\nThe Governor order 'd him to his\nApartments in the Fort under a\nGuard, and his Boats Crew—And\nimmediately issued the necessary Or-\nders, that no Communication what-\nsoever should be permitted from the\nshore to his ship, neither he not his\nMen should be let cut of the Fort till\nfurther Notice.\nThe following Letter was sent by\nthe Governor through his Secretary\nto the French Captain.\nSIR,\nYou will on the Receipt of this,\nsend me an immediate Order [ILL]\nBearer for the Delivery of the 4 Men\nyou took by force from the Moor\nKetch not laying in the Roach—\nmust beg leave to acquaint your that\nif it is not instantly complied with\nI shall take such Steps to Oblige you\nto it—Not a drop of [ILL]\nany Kind of provision of [ILL]\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "whatsoever shall be permitted to go\non board of your Vessel—besides for-\nfeiang 10 Dollors pr. day for the the\ndetention of the Vessel—Four days\nbeing Elapsed and in the interim\nseveral Signals of distress were obser-\nved on board his Ship which obliged\nMonsiour to Comply; and an order\nwas accordingly sent to the Governor\nfor the delivery of the 4 Men and\nexpressed greatly, that he was Sensible\nhe had acted Wrong; and to on vince\nthe Governor, he would Salute the\nKetch at her departure, pro voided an\nEqual number of Guns was returned,\nwhich the naquedah consented, and\nreturned a Salute of 7 Guns, by his\n1—2 pound Swivels, and every thing\nwas amicably settled, peace and\nHarmony restored to the French\nCaptain and Crew—And faild the\n19th October for Bombay, but had\nhardly got out of fight, when he\nperceived a Vessel standing right for\nhim, he put about and stood in for\nthe Harbour of Mossambique again—\nand at day light to his un expressible\nJoy, found the above Vessel to be one\nof the Snows he left at Delogoa—the\n21st in the evening took his departure\nfrom Mossambique and Arrived at\nBombay 9th December—2 days\nbefore he sooke a Grab ship bound to\nthe Maurutius loaded with Rice to\nbelonging to Hyder.\n————\nThe following is an extract from one of\nthe Europe papers.\nA LETTER just came over land\nfrom Bengal, by way of Grand\nCairo, mentions several extraordinary\ncircumstances, which, if true, require\nimmediate national attention: it is\ntherein asserted that the emissaries of\nFrance and spain have formed a con-\nspiracy to drive the East India Com-\npany entirely out of Bengal, to put\nthe natives in possession of all the\nforts and cantonments, and totally\nannihilate the Company's title, re-\nvenues and possessions in that wealthy\ncountry, which is the great support\nof all their power in the Eastern\nworld: it mentions that in con-\nsequence of this atrocious scheme\nthe store-houses in Calcutta were\nwillfully set on fire lately, by which\nthe Company lost at least eighteen\nhundred thousand rupees, and that\nthough some of the proprietors were\neither known or strongly suspected,\nno notice of them was taken; the\nseizing the Company's Marine yard\nand docks let on lease to Col. Watson\nafter it had been secured to him by\nthe Com. and after he had laid out\nnear 100,000, thereon, is also men-\ntioned as another grand part of this\ndiabolical scheme, to which (the\nwriter adds) if immediate attention\nis not paid, the Company will not\nhave a foot of land in Ipaia.\n————\nLife of the French Fleet.\nHero\nHaunibal\nVengeance\nPhynx\nArtesan\nL 'Orient\nBrilliant\nSevere\nBazore\nFlamant\nAjax\nHannibal\n74.\n74,\n64.\n64.\n64,\n74.\n64.\n60.\n60.\n60.\n50.\n50.\nFrom France,\nunder the com-\nmand of Mons.\nSouffreine.\n\ntaken near Acheen.\nFRIGATES.\nPurvoyeux\nConsolant\nTableh\nFame\nBellona\n40.\n40.\n24.\n36.\n36,\nI Armed Brigg, with 11 Transports\n2 Snows.\nThe Lauristaine Transport, taken\nby the Isis and sent into Madras.\nBrittannic Transport taken by the\nChapman at Negapatnam.\nThe Snow Betsey.\nSnew Mary.\nSnow Asia. Are all taken\nShip Union. by the Bellona\nShip Fortune. Frigate.\n1 Ketch.\n1 Grab.\n1 Sloop.\n————\nCALCUTTA.\nBONTON INTELLIGENCE.\nTHE learned DOCTOR SANGRA-\nDA having been informed that\nCharley Bullock was to carry a large\nBeesty full, of Gongy Panny on\nhis Pericranium starts from his\nChair and like the Gost frighted\nHamlet declares that poor Charley\nwill be utterly undone if he carries\nto heavy a burthen upon his peri-\ncranium and in order to explain the\ndanger that poor Charly is liable\nto, gives us the following very learn,\ndesertation on the pericranium\nSystem.\nThe blood Vessels in the brain are so\nvery fine a not to be perceptible some\nof them to the naked eye, and if by\nover eating, sleeping after dinner,\nor many other indulgencies as and\ncauses that the blood in rendered and\nglutirious that the patient is in very\ngreat danger.\nHe says that all men of confined\nunderstanding, have by nature only a\nvery small place allotted for the occu-\npation of the brain and should the\nhuman being that, that brain belongs\nto, indulge himself too much with\nthe Luxaries of Life so as to render\nhis blood glutanous, he or she the\nsaid being or beings are most undoub-\nledly in danger of their Lives, and\nin a moment drop down in an appo-\nplectic sit owing to the bloke being\nrendered too thick by which it can-\nnot find a a passage thro the small\nvessels\nMasquorade Continued from our last.\nBROTHER JACK, as a GREEN\nPARROT prattled more non-\nsense than ever Poll did before. Mr.\nTALLOWFAT, a Punch, totally\ninactive—the Butcher was smart—\non this Mask. He told him that \"as\nhe certainly was beyond comparison\n\"the fattest beast in the fair. He\n\" ought, at this time, when Bul-\n\" lock's flesh was so high in priceat\n\" Madras, to be sent thither for im-\n\" mediate slaughter.\"—The Flying\nCaptain appeared as a Gamester in a\nDomino entirely cut out of Cards—\nwhich made a mask remark that\"\nthere was a Knave in the Dress\nwhich\" the Company did not see\"—\nHe had a new Edition of Hoyle under\nhis arm and a pack of Cards in his\nhands, which he was continually\nshuffling and offering to the Com-\npany to play with him—He sup-\nported the part as if he had practiced\nfor may years. ———Col.\n—D—ff, a Patagonian Infant.—Mr.\nD. C—m—gs, a Boatswain. —A\nPrinters Devil, in a Dress made up\nof Bengal Gazette's, was a most\nexcellent mask.—He had a proof sheet\nin his hand and often cry 'd out—\n\"Here I have got youall\" —There was\na Label on his breast, on which was\ninscribed the following words—:Tho'\n\" closely immured within the narrow\n\" limits of a prison, I repine not in sul-\n\" len silence, but gratefully exert my\n\" talents for the good of my Subscribers\nand countrymen,\" seeing the Shoe blac-\nand Matter together and to all appe-\nrance as greatas two Incle weavers\nhe told them ',they were a brace of\nprecious \"Dogs. Though this mask\nwas very happy in discovering others\nin disguise, he himself remains un-\nknown.—He had his Mask painted\nso much like Patriot H ICKY that\nhe would have passed for that Gen-\ntleman in propria persons, had not\nthe Dancing Master assured the Circle\nthat he had just left him engaged\nwith Company at home.—\nMr. R—h—d—n as a NEW-MARKET\nJOCKEY a tight knowing figure, but his\nwit lay in his boots.—Captain S—t h in\nthe real character of an Irish Giant, at\nleast 6 feet and 5 inches high—A Mask\nhaving noticed to him that he had not\nheard a good thing the whole night,—\"\nHow the Devil could you replied he,\nin his cynical manner, when there was\nnot one said.\"—There was a Harlequis\nbut without spirit or Oil in his Joints.—\nIf merit was to be determined by weight\nhe would have had the first claim to\ncelebrity, Mr. T—pl—r.—Friar, whose\nface was the piccture of Luxury Mr.\nR—d—r,—Two Nuns, miss I—s and\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "Mrs. M—c—n y, whose figures and\nattractions were superior to sequestration\n—Rev. Mr. H—se, as a CAR-\nMELITE, with Cheeks puffed out with\neating and drinking.—Miss B—s—t\nhad hold of his arm all the evening in the\nCharacter of one of the Wise Vrigins;\nwith what propriety we cannot inter.\nA Mask told the CARMELITE. \"He\nwas in the situation of JOSEPH\nPOTIPHAR would not let him go\"—\n\nThe Pentweazle Family consisting of\nMrs P—w—y and her two Daughters was\nadmirably well performed in point of\nmanner, Lady Pentweazle expressed\nvast satisfa &on at such a vast polite cir-\ncle and the Daughters, were much in\nCharacter would do nothing without\nthe consent of vather and moother.—\nLADY WRONG HEAD was habited\nlike a Tartarean Princess, almost sinking\nunder the weight of pearls and Dia-\nmonds: The brilliancy of her dress\nwas was only eclipsed by her usual ur-\nbanity and vivacity, Mrs Silent was one\nof the merry waves of windsor, which she\nsustained remarkably well. Mrs. H—de\nand Mrs. B—h—were dressed eu-homme\nin Domions, (toutes charmantes)—They\nwere so like smart pretty young fellows\nthat they might have been taken for\nsuch, had not (fortunately for them,\nJUSTICE BALANCE and the vene-\nrable Gentleman in the English habit\nexperienced pleasing proofs that put\ntheir sex out of all doubt.—The printers\nDevil made these two divine masks\nthe following speech.—Had POTI-\n\" PHAR been as much indebted to na-\n\" ture for beauty as you both are, Jos-\n\" eph woud not have been recorded as a\n\" a cruel insensible and his Garments\nwould not have been rent.—\"Mrs. spright-\nly, as QUAKER, followed the scripture\nrule for all her conversation was yea and\nnay she seemed afraid of being lost in the\ngay wilderness, and never ventured, during\nthe whole evening, from the side of her\ninseparable companion Lady Ornamen-\ntal—who appeared in the Character of\nLady DUMPS.—Mrs. Cerberous, as a\nmarried virgin, might have warmed the\nheart of an anchorite.—Lady D—y—y\nwas in a Domino and exhibited an un-\ncommon plenitude of person.—Do-\nwager Mrs. J—k—n. as Mrs. Pamtickle\nhad a fainting sit, and upon their rub-\nbing her temples with Hungary water—\nShe beged of them not—as it would\nmake her Hair grey.—Miss A—r—l\nin the Character of Miss Scratcbit was\nvery lively—Mrs. S—th as widow\nwish for't was much admired—The\nPigmy paid great court to this mask lle—\nMessilina was in an amorous Deshabl—\nMiss W—ll—s, as a fille de Patmos,\nshewed that true elegance and grace may\nbe expressed without Bija Gur pearls or\nDiamonds for the put grace and magni-\nficience out of countenance—She was\nmuch followed by a presumptuous Printer\nW—lk—s which made the Pigmy tell\nher.\"—Madam you will soon be offered\n\"the Types\"—that may be implied\nthe lovely mask—but—I can\nassure you they will make no impress-\n\" sion\".—A mad female quixote,\nwalking on her head, with a very pretty\npair of Legs &c. at fresco alarmed the\ntender barted men and even moved the\nbordered Dons—They afraid left she\nshould catch cold—One of the Dons\nobserved they were the handsomest\nLegs he ever saw—Yes, says ano-\nther, and they are so much alike that\nthey must needs be Twins—Indeed,\ncries she, you are mistaken, —\n— — — TURBAN CON-\nQUEST. — she — appeared as\na Country Girl. —A Bon. —mot\nwhich passed between her and Lord\nOgleby must not escape notice—\"I am\nsorry says his Lordship to see a creature\n\" so innocent as you, bring your Eggs\n\"to so dangerous a marker—Ah,—re-\n\" plied the beautiful Rustic, if there is\n\" nothing here more brittle than my Eggs,\n\" the market will not be altogether so\n\" dangerous.\"—Mrs. Shallow was\n\" whimsically dressed with a head above\n\" her own.—\" Lord Ma'am, says a\n\" mask to her, your head is very high,\n\" yet still not near so high as you and\n\" I could make your husband's.\"—\n\" Mrs. Bilious (by proxy) a lovely\n\" young Quaker—a mask expressing\n\" his surprise at seeing her in such a ha-\n\" bit—she immediately replied—\"\n\" and is there any thing surprising in\n\" that—would 'st thou have a woman\n\" without the appearance of innocence\n\" as well as the reality.\" No Sister an-\n\" swered he—I would recommend to\n\" you the reality, with the appearance of\n\" innocence.\"—Miss C—p was in\n\" a Georgain Dress called Hoity T city.—\n\" Mr. Inspection scratch appeared as a\nScotch Baboon in an excellent vulgar\nfaced mask, very like the Rapper of a\nDoor.—The Giant observed that such a\nanimal would be inestimable if less ugly\nin face and figure—The Irish Cub as\nTony Lumpkin, just arrived from the\nCountry, wondering and staring at every\nthing he saw, with all the natural sur-\nprise that would attend a Country booby\nat such a sight, was truly characteristic.—\nHe was wise enough, contrary to his\nusual practice, to conceal his want of\nsense by saying nothing.—Col C—m—c,\nin the Character of a WARIOR, with\nthis motto iu his Cap—\"Je suis le\nmort.\"—Messrs. Tr—v—s\nand Sh—k—re afforded much\nentertainment as Jews.—It was\nmuch regretted that the talents of the\nlatter were locked up in dumb shew—\nThe Chiringy Doctor appeared as a merry\nAndrew to the mountebank Knight.—\nCounsellor Fleec'em had one side of his\nface black with the word Plantiff\n\" wrote on it—the other side white with\nthe word \"Defendant—\"The Printer's\nDevil told him that it was a pity such a\nmiracle of miracles should want both brains\nand honesty.—Captain Fr—st as\nmad Tom, with a four square hat, orna-\nmented with straw, was inimitable—\nPomposo a Dutchman, with a tongue\nas lifeless as his pipe.—\n[To be Continued.]\n————\nTo the PUBLIC.\nA Scene of continued Tyrranny,\nand Oppression for near two\nyears having reduced Mr. HICKY\nvery much in his circumstances, in-\nvolved him more in debt and [ILL]\ned his business very considerably\ntho' he is still immured in a Jail,\nwhere he has been these nine long\nMonths, separated from his family\nand friends at the suit of Warren\nHastings Esq; and where he still\nexpects to remain, as the said War-\nren Hastings has brought no less\nthan fix fresh Actions against him\nthis Term, but Mr. H ICKY has\nbore those afflictions as be cometh a\nMan and a Christian, and will still\nbear them with resignation and for-\ntitude, and only feels them as they\neffect his Creditors and his family\nand thinks it his indispensable duty\nin the sight of GOD and Man to a-\ndopt the most prudent and essential\nmethods of industry to pay the one,\nand to support the other.\nMr. HICKY thinks it infinetely\nbeneath him even in his present sit-\nuation to point out who they are, or\nwhat they are who has been the\ncause of all his past or present suf-\nferings.—But now dispising all\nthat's past, present or that which they\nare now plotting for him he looks\nforward with that fortitude of mind\nwhich is is the constant and insepep-\nrable companion of every Honest\nheart; and by a constant eneverance\nin an unremitting course of industry\nhe hopes God who brought him\nthro' all his misfor-tuues will Crown\nhis following plan with success.\nALL Advertisements not exceed-\ning eighteen lines will be inserted for\nsix Rupees the first insertion, and at\nthe rate of three rupees for every other\ninsertion, unless there should be\nan alteration, in such a case it will\ncharged as at first, for that time only.\nAll Advertisements not exceeding\ntwelve lines will be inserted the first\ntime for four Rupees, and at the\nrate of two Rupees eight annas every\nother insert on excepting there should\nbe alterations as above mentioned.\nAll Advertisements not exceeding\nsix Lines will be inserted for three\nRupees the first insertion, and at\nthe rate of one Rupee twelve annas\nevery other insertion excepting al-\nterations as above related.\nMerchants, Auctioneirs, or others\nwho may think proper to agree by\nthe quarter shall have their Adver-\ntisements inserted at so very easy and\nmoderate a charge, as to render it\ntheir intrest and the interest of their\nconstituents to advertise in the Or-\nigenal Bengal Gazette.\n————\nAcknowledgements to Correspondents.\nBritannicus' Letter was inserted\nwith blanks, and Dashes, but the\nEditor with drew it (tho' in his opinion\na very inoffensive Letter) being ap-\nprehensive that his Enemies might\n[ILL] it Liball.\n" }, { "page": "4", "transcribed_by": "Andrew Otis, from the British Library (British Museum) copy", "scan_from": "", "image": null, "scan_link": null, "text": "POET 's CORNER.\nMr. HICKY in Masquerade.—\nEpegram.\nHICKY warm 'd with patriot fire,\nhad he been there,\nA cover to his heart would soon to\nwears\nBut when his merits with a Jail are\npaid,\nThe son of freedom is in Masquerade.\nLIBERTAS.\nOn a famous Bobadil—like Duel at\nMadras.—\n\"AND was the puny, prating\nP—p—m slain?\nO no—brave Sir John and P—p—m\ndid but feign:\nDoubting, some months, if it were\nwrong or right,\nAt last they did resolve like men to\nfight;\nIf the astonishing account is true,\nThey met, they talk 'd, they drew,\nand then WITHDREW.\nAnti—Bobudil.\n————\nMr. H ICKY.\nSIR.\nI RECEIVED with great pleasure the\nNews of your Victory, over that en-\ngine of state Counsellor Fleec'em respect-\ning your invaluable Types. I happened\nto be in a Company of twenty Officers\nwhen your paper was delivered to me.—\nIt was immediately read and every Gen-\ntleman at Table was overjoyed at your\nsuccess.—Your fortitude in the cause\nof Liberty will at all times and in all\nplaces render your name precious to En-\nglishmen, particularly. The Company's\nServants;—and the ample justice which\nmust be done you hereafter, in a public\nand distinguished manner, will indem-\nnify you sufficiently for the hardships\nyou have undergone—How pleasing it is\nto reign in the hearts of your fellow\nCitizens.—you deserve to reign in them\n—you have nobly supported their\nRights and they will hereafter crown\nwith applanse the Champion of their\nLiberty—your present quiet and peacea-\nble demeanor does you infinite honor,\nand your generous and patriotic princi\nples will render your name immortal.—\nEngland will be surprised at your pa-\ntriotism in this land of despotism and\nwill admire the one and rejoice at the\nother—I heartily felicitate you on this\nglorious Occasion and join my congra-\ntulations to those of all the friends of the\nhuman rase—which was certainly never\nintended to wear setters.\nLibertas.\n——\nBarrampore\n15th march 6 AU 61\n————\nALL Persons having any De-\nmands on the Estate of Mr.\nJames Brumley deceased are request-\ned to send their accounts to Mess 'r s.\nSealy and Johnson, Attornies for the\nExecutor, and those who are indebt-\ned, are requested to pay their Debts\nto the aforesaid Attornies.\n————\nCAPTAIN Joaguim Jose Vasques\nbegs leave so acquaint the Ladies\nand Gentlemen of Calcutta and the\nPublic in general that his China\nCargoe Imported pr. ship St. John\nwill be exposed for Sale on Tuesday\nnext 5th Instant at the same House\noccupied by the first Captain of the\nSanta Cruze next to Mr. Briggs and\nopposite to Messrs. Burrell & Gauld\nConsisting of the following articles.\nA Choice Collection of Silks and Ganz\nHyson Tea in half Pecul Chests\nChina Ware.\n\nJappan Soy.\nPickles and Europe Cheese &c.\nA. B. Captain Vesques begs\nthe Gentlemen who buys the goods\nto pay be amount when the are\ntaken away.\n————\nBENGAL BANK\nNOTICE is hereby given that the\nbusiness of the Bengal Bank is trans-\nacted at Mr. Riders house, and that the\nOffice is open, for paying off Notes and\nReceiving Deposits every day between\nthe Hours of ten and one. Sundays and\ngreat Bengal Holidays excepted.\n————\nJUST IMPORTED\nBY the last Ship from China and now\non sale at Mr. Cantwells, a quantity\nor very fine Hysen Tea.\n————\nALL PERSONS.\nINDEBTED to the Estate of the late\nCapt. James Maya ffre of Artillery are\nrequested to pay the same on or before the\n1st day of July 1782 unto Mess. Alex\nanders and Colvin in Calcutta and all\npersons who have any Claims on the said\nEstate are requested to lodge them pro-\nperly authenticated on or before the above\nPeriod with the said Messrs. Alexanders\n& Colven Attornie's to the Executors.\nCalcutta 20th February 1782.\n————\nCAPTAIN ANTONIO JOSE DE\nGAMBOA.\nBEGS leave to inform the Public\nthat his China Cargoe Import-\ned on the Ship Santa Cruze Almas,\nis now exposed for sale at his House\nformerly occupied by Mr. Chambers\nand opposite to Messrs Burrel and\nGaulds, and consisting of the follow-\ning Articles viz.\nSilks, Tea, Sugar, Nankeens, Hams\nChina Ware and Sweetmeats, &c.\nCalcutta 8th February 1782.\n————\nMessrs Nicolls, Isaac's and Savory\nHAVING purchased the whole\nInvestment of Liquors of Cap-\ntain [ILL]\nPrintz Coal is now exposed for sale\nat their House No. 113 (Casyulah\nBaazar) Consisting of the following.\nBeer in Hds. Gin in cases; Brandy\nand Rum in Hds. English Claret in\nChests, Danish Do. in Do. Hock in\nDo. Frontiniac and By one Wines.\n————\nWANTED.\nONE or two Tanyans rising 6 Year\nold Wanted also a Bay Toor key or\nBay Tazzy Horse for, a Buggy—Any\nPerson having Such to Dispose of by\nApplying to Mr. Andrews at the Library\nmay hear, of a Purchaser.\n————\nWANTED.\nA VERY small Horse, very same\nand very handsome, broke to\nthe Drast, and fit to be trusted to\ndraw a Childs chaise, and any person\nhaving such to dispose of may meet\nwith a purchaser by applying to the\nOle of the printing Office.\n————\nJust Published price 4 Rupees, and sold\nat the following places.\nMessrs. Huggins and O'Donnell, Mr.\nCantwell, Mr. Andrews' at the\nLibrary, at Mr. Duncan's Europe\nshop, and at the Printing Office.\nAN Almanac for the present\nYear, containing the Christi-\nan and Bengal Calendars, with the\nMahometan Æra of the Hegira.—\nThe conjunctions, Squares, and op-\npositions of the Luminaries.—The\nMoons Southing Calculated agreeable\nto apparent Astronomical time to the\nMeridian of Calcutta, and may be\nreduced to any other Meridian by a\nNote inserted for that purpose.—The\nMoons culminating the Meridian,\nbeing very useful for determining the\ntime of High-Water at any Pore\nor Harbour provided the time be\nascertained at which it is high Water\nat the full and Change.—The Sout-\nhing may also have its use by taking\nHer Meridian Altitude, For deter-\nmining the Lattitude, proper Allow-\nance being made for Her Parallex\nin Altitude.—The Equation of\ntime necessary in regulating Clocks,\nAlso a Table of the Suns Rising and\nSetting, independant of Resraction,\nwith directions how to find the\nMoons full and Change et any other\nMcridian on the Globe where Longi\ntude is ascertained.\n————\nWANTED.\nIMMEDIATELY, a bock called\nthe HIND, and PARTNER, wrote\nby Dreden whoever has got such a\nbook, and re willing to dispose of\nit are requested to send with a Line\ndirected to G. A. at the printing\nOffice mentioning the [ILL]\n\n————\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. H ICKY, First and late Printer to the HON. COMPANY.\n" } ] }, { "issue": "1782-03-30", "date": "1782-03-30", "pages": [ { "page": "1", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "British Library (India Office Library) copy", "image": "1782-03-30/1.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SsWkd6qATp85luiAzKH0wm2nsoFuY1aT/view", "text": "POET'S CORNER.\nMr. HICKY in Masquerade.—\nEpigram.\nHICKY warm'd with patriot fire,\nHad he been there,\nA cover to his heart would soon to wear:\nBut when his merits with a Jail are paid,\nThe son of freedom is in Masquerade.\nLIBERTAS.\n\nA Bobadil-like Duel at Madras.—\n\"AND was the puny, prating P—p—m slain?\nO no—brave Sir John and P—p—m did but feign:\nDoubting, some months, if it were wrong or right,\nAt last they did resolve like men to fight;\nIf the astonishing account is true,\nThey met, they talk'd, they drew, and then WITHDREW.\nAnti—Bobadil.\n\nMr. HICKY.\nSIR.\nI RECEIVED with great pleasure the News of your Victory, over that engine of state Counsellor Fleece'em respecting your invaluable Types. I happened to be in a Company of twenty Officers when your paper was delivered to me.—It was immediately read and every Gentleman at Table was overjoyed at your success.—Your fortitude in the cause of Liberty will at all times and in all places render your name precious to Englishmen, particularly The Company's Servants;—and the ample justice which must be done you hereafter, in a public and distinguished manner, will indemnify you sufficiently for the hardships you have undergone—How pleasing it is to reign in the hearts of your fellow Citizens.—you deserve to reign in them—you have nobly supported their Rights and they will hereafter crown with applause the Champion of their Liberty—your present quiet and peaceable demeanor does you infinite honor, and your generous and patriotic principles will render your name immortal.—England will be surprised at your patriotism in this land of despotism and will admire the one and rejoice at the other—I heartily felicitate you on this glorious Occasion and join my congratulations to those of all the friends of the human race—which was certainly never intended to wear fetters.\nLibertas.\nBarrampore\n15th march\n\nALL Persons having any Demands on the Estate of Mr. James Brumley deceased are requested to send their accounts to Messrs. Sealy and Johnson, Attornies for the Executor, and those who are indebted, are requested to pay their Debts to the aforesaid Attornies.\n\nCAPTAIN Joaquim Jose Vasques begs leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta and the Public in general that his China Cargoe Imported pr. ship St. John will be exposed for Sale on Tuesday next 5th Instant at the same House occupied by the first Captain of the Santa Cruze next to Mr. Briggs and opposite to Messrs Burrell & Gaulds Consisting of the following articles.\nA Choice Collection of Silks and Gauz\nHyson Tea in half Pecul Chests\nChina Ware.\nJappan Soy.\nPickles and Europe Cheese &c.\nA. B. Captain Vasques begs the Gentlemen who buys the goods to pay the ammount when they are taken away.\n\nBENGAL BANK\nNOTICE is hereby given that the business of the BengalBank is transacted at Mr. Riders house, and that the Office is open, for paying off Notes and receiving Deposits every day between the Hours of ten and one. Sundays and great Bengal Holidays excepted.\n\nJUST IMPORTED\nBY the last Ship from China and now on sale at Mr. Cantwells, a quantity of very fine Hyson Tea.\n\nALL PERSONS,\nINDEBTED to the Estate of the late Capt. James Mayaffre of Artillery are requested to pay the same on or before the 1st day of July 1782 unto Messrs. Alexander and Colvin in Calcutta and all persons who have any Claims on the said Estate are requested to lodge them properly authenticated on or before the above Period with the said Messrs. Alexanders & Colvin Attornie's to the Executors.\nCalcutta 20th February 1782.\n\nCAPTAIN ANTONIO JOZE DE GAMEOA.\nBEGS leave to inform the Public that his China Cargoe Imported on the Ship Santa Cruze Almas, is now exposed for sale at his House formerly occupied by Mr. Chambers and opposite to Messrs Burrel and Gaulds, and consisting of the following Articles viz.\nSilks, Tea, Sugar, Nankeens, Hams China Ware and Sweetmeats &c.\nCalcutta 8th February 1782.\n\nMessrs Nicolls, Isaac's and Savory\nHAVING purchased the whole Investment of Liquors of Captain Dael Imported on the ship Printz Ceal is now exposed for sale at their House No. 113 (Casyfullah Baazar) Consisting of the following.\nBeer in Hds. Gin in cases, Brandy and Rum in Hds. English Claret in Chests, Danish Do. in Do. Hock in Do. Frontiniac and Byone Wines.\n\nWANTED.\nONE or two Tanyans rising 6 Year old Wanted also a Bay Toorkey or bay Tazzy Horse for, a Buggy—Any Person having Such to Dispose of by Applying to Mr. Andrews at the Library may hear, of a Purchaser.\n\nWANTED.\nA VERY small Horse, very tame and very handsome, broke to the Draft, and fit to be trusted to draw a Childs chaise, and any person having such to dispose of may meet with a purchaser by applying to the Clerk of the printing Office.\n\nJust Published price 4 Rupees, and sold at the following places.\nMessrs. Huggins and O'Donnell, Mr. Cantwell, Mr. Andrews' at the Library, at Mr. Duncan's Europe shop, and at the Printing Office.\nAN Almanac for the present Year, containing the Christian and Bengal Calendars, with the Mahometan Æra of the Hegira.—The conjunctions, Squares, and oppositions of the Luminaries.—The Moons Southing Calculated agreeable to apparent Astronomical time to the Meridian of Calcutta, and may be reduced to any other Meridian by a Note inserted for that purpose.—The Moons culminating the Meridian, being very useful for determining the time of High-Water at any Port or Harbour provided the time is ascertained at which it is high Water at the full and Change.—The Southing may also have its use by taking Her Meridian Altitude, For determining the Lattitude, proper Allowance being made for Her Parallex in Altitude.—The Equation of time necessary in regulating Clocks, Also a Table of the Suns Rising and Setting, independant of Refraction, with directions how to find the Moons full and Change at any other Meridian on the Globe where Longitude is ascertained.\n\nWANTED.\nIMMEDIATELY, a book called the HIND, and PANTER, wrote by Dryden whoever has got such a book, and re willing to dispose of it are requested to send with a Line directed to G. A. at the printing Office mentioning the price\n\nHICKY'S\nBENGAL GAZETTE;\nOR THE ORIGINAL\nCalcutta General Advertiser.\nVOL. III.] A Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None.\n114 From Saturday March the 23d. to Saturday March the 30th 1782. [No. X]\n\nA COVETOUS LANDLORD.\nA FABLE.\nA Certain Farmer had one choice Apple tree in his Orchard, that he valued above all the rest, and made his landlord every Year a present of the Fruit of it. His landlord lik'd the Apples so well, that after a while nothing would serve him but transplanting the Tree into his own Grounds. It wither'd presently upon the removal, and so there was an end of both Fruit and Tree together.\nMORAL.\nAll covet, all lose, says the Proverb, which is a good Moral to the Fable.\nREFLECTION.\nThis is the true case of many a covetous Man: Like the Dog snapping at the Shadow, he is not content with the good he possesses, but endeavouring to get more, loses what he had. The Landlord's Pride and avarice would not let him owe an Obligation to his Tenant, and so he robs his Tenant, defrauds himself, and loses the Fruit and the Tree for ever.\n\nA MAN of QUALITY and a LION,\nA FABLE.\nA Person of Quality dream'd one Night, that he saw a Lion kill his only Son, who was, it seems, a great Lover of the Chace. This Fancy ran in the Father's Head to that degree, that he built his Son a House of pleasure, on purpose to keep him out of harm's way; and spar'd neither Art nor Cost to make a delicious retreat, which however, in the main, the young Man consider'd as no other than a Prison, and his Father, who confin'd him to it, as his keeper. Among the Paintings which adorn'd this little Palace, was the Picture of a Lion, which he viewing one day, and being incens'd to think that he should be kept a kind of Prisoner for the sake of a silly dream of such a Beast, he made a Blow at the Picture; but striking his Fist upon the point of a Nail in the Wall, his Hand cancerated, he fell into a Fever, and soon after died of it: So that all the Father's Precaution could not secure the Son from the Fatality of dying by a Lion.\nMORAL.\nSuperstitious Minds are often punished in the way they most dread: the very Means which we take to avoid an apprehended Evil, when we rely too much on our own strength or Prudence, without trusting in Providence, are often made use of to bring it upon us.\nREFLECTION.\n'Tis to no purpose to think of preventing or diverting Fatality, especially where the event is to be the punishment of a fault, as often it is, as with those who shorten their Lives by forebodings and dreams, or the Signs of ill Luck, as we use to say; they are still anxious and uneasy. History is full of examples to illustrate the Doctrine of this Fable. The Father was to blame for laying so much Stress upon a foolish dream, and the Son was little less to blame for being so much transported at the Impression of that Fancy of the Father: But they were both justly punish'd however, the one for his superstition, and the other for his Passion.\n\nA DOG and a WOLF.\nA FABLE.\nA WOLF took a Dog napping at his Master's Door, and when he was just about to worry him, Alas! says he, I'm as lean at present as Carrion; but we are to have a wedding at our house within these two or three Days, that will plump me up with good Chear; and when I'm in a little better Case, I'll throw myself in the very Mouth of you. The Wolf took his Word, and let him go; but passing some few Days after by the same house again, he spy'd the Dog in the Hall, and bade him remember his promise. Hark ye, my Friend, says the Dog, whenever you catch me asleep again on the wrong Side of the Door, never trouble your Head to wait for a Wedding.\nMORAL.\n'Tis good to provide against all Chances, both sleeping and waking if a Man cannot be too circumspect, provided his Caution do not make him too solicitous for his Peace of Mind.\nREFLECTION.\nPast Dangers make us wiser for the future: As the Dog, after he had been snapt at the Door, had the wit to lie in the Hall; which tells us, that a wise body is not to be caught twice by the same snare and Trick. His promise to the Wolf was a kind of a Dog-Case of Conscience; and the wolf play'd the Fool in taking his word for that which he had no reason to expect he would perform.\n\nExtract from a Europe Paper.\nThe duel between Count Rice and Viscount Barre, and the fatal consequences that attended it, excited the curiosity not only of the people of this country, but also of France, from whence they came hither. Many reports, and very different to each other, were spread concerning it, and it was impossible to know which was right.—A Correspondent, who was at the Trial of the Count at Taunton, has favored us with the evidence thereon, which we lay before our Readers, with pleasure, as we think it will be matter of entertainment, and as it was delivered upon Oath they cannot doubt the truth of it.\nTHE first witness called was Mr John Cadby, a Surgeon at Bath: he said, he was waited on the 18th of November last, in the morning between two and three, by a Mr. Rogers; that he was then in bed, but got up and let him in, who desired the witness to go with him: he asked where, and on what business: it was a dispute between two Gentlemen whom he then did not name; to which he answered it was a business he did not choose to be concerned in, and repeatedly refused to go. Mr. Rogers said, it was only in his profession, and no harm could arise to him; he then complied\n\nCALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late Printer to the Hon. COMPA. Y.\n" }, { "page": "2", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "British Library (India Office Library) copy", "image": "1782-03-30/2.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SsWkd6qATp85luiAzKH0wm2nsoFuY1aT/view", "text": "and went out with him, did not re-collect any thing particular passed till they came into Horse street, when Mr. Rogers told him a coach was waiting at the top of it with Count Rice and viscount Burean in: he got in, and soon after discovered from their voices that Count Rice and Du Barre were there? he knew them, having frequently seen them together at Bath. Du Barre then asked Mr. Cadby if he understood French? he answered no. The coach was then ordered to drive to Bristol by Mr. Rogers; they drove that way, but when they got on the Old Bridge, the coach was bid to drive to Claverton Down He observed Du Barre was very impatient for the combat, and Mr. Cadby then said to Mr. Rogers, it was an unseasonable time, and if any accident should happen they would be looked upon as assassins: he said though he did not understand French, yet, from the actions and behaviour of Du Barre, he saw his impatience and eagerness many times. Mr. Rogers proposed driving to the Down-house, and there to wait till Day-light (the Down-house is a public house) the Count Du Barre objected to going there, and desired Mr. Toole to inform the Witness, Mr. Cadby, that if he was Wounded or hurt he need not fear to take a large quantity of blood from him, though he had not eat for over 1 hour. Mr. Toole interpreted this to the Witness, for the Count Du Barre spoke in French. A conversation having passed between Count Rice and Du Barre) Rice asked Mr. Cadby what the laws of this Country were respecting dueling? He answered, he understood the survivor would be obliged to take his trial. When they got on the Down the Coach was ordered to drive to the left, and at a little distance on the Down Du Barre stopped the Carriage, and appeared to grow particularly impatient to get out to fight; he was with great difficulty over-ruled by the seconds, and seemed very much out of humour. The Count Du Barre continued speaking, and Mr. Rogers desired the drivers, if they saw two or three Men on Horseback to inform him of it. The Coach was then ordered to drive gently round the Down, which it did slowly till it got between the Down-house and the Stand; Mr. Rogers then stopped the Coach, complaining of being sick, he got out and soon returned in again. The coach staid there till a quarter or half after six during which time du Barre appeared much discomposed by frequently looking out\n\nat the window and starting. As it grew lighter he discovered two swords under the Count du Barre's great coat, who frequently desired they would drive across the Down, saying, it was quite light enough, and repeatedly desired to fight. The Coach was ordered to drive across the down; it did so, till it came near a wall where some fir-trees, were. As soon as the coach stopped, Du Barre got out from the further side of the coach a- [ILL] swords with him; they then all got out, the witness last. The witness then asked Mr. Toole, whether this could not be made up: Toole said, he thought it impossible; he believed they must fight. Mr. Cadby then got into the coach again resolving to know nothing of the matter; he afterwards got out again and went over the wall among the trees, where he saw the parties walking from him in a straight line about 80 yards off; there they stopped, as he thought about 15 minutes; all four then came close together and seemed violently agitated, going to and from each other; he then observed two of them go from the others. The Count Du Barre went about 20 or 25 yards; as he was going he observed Rice take off his coat and waistcoat, and put on his coat again without the waistcoat the Count Du Barre stopped about 20 or 25 yards off and took off his great coat. Till the time they got up together he did not know they had pistols and did not see Rice had any arms. Du Barre turned round and faced Count Rice, when each advancing a few paces the deceased fired a pistol; Rice then fired his first pistol; and the deceased appeared to him to stoop or crouch, and went two or three paces back.\n\nHe then heard an exclamation of oh! but does not know from which of the two. The deceased immediately came back to his ground, and each seemed advancing; when the deceased fired his second pistol (as it appeared to this witness). Rice then fired his second pistol. As soon as he heard the explosion he observed the deceased to drop on his breech. He immediately got over the wall and ran to his assistance. He found him lying on his face and dying. Count Rice then said, for God's sake, if you cannot serve that poor man have compassion on me, for my thigh bone is broke; that he was faint and should fall; he then leant on the witness, who let him down easily. He examined Count Rice and found he had received a wound on the upper part of the right thigh on the outside; he dressed it and got him in the coach as soon as possible, with the assistance of one of the postillions. Mr. Toole and Mr. Rogers (whom he considered as the seconds) said they would walk to Bath, and left them. The Count Rice then asked if the body could not be removed somewhere. He told him what he then thought right that the body should remain where it dropped till Coroner came. He then sent a postillion to get somebody to sit by the body, and returned to Bath with two horses to draw the coach. He got the Count to town with great difficulty. The wound, though not necessarily mortal, must have been very painful.\n\nWm. Stevens, a waiter at the Three Tuns, said, that on the 18th of November last, about two in the Morning, Mr. Rogers and three other gentlemen came to the gate Mr. Rogers called Philips the name of the master of the house the waiter then let them in and shewed them a room. they ordered a chaise and four he observed to them that they could not all go in a chaise; a post coach was then ordered to be got ready as soon as possible and all the four got into it.\n\nJames Williams, a postillion, proved, that when the Gentlemen were in the coach they ordered him to drive to Bristol, they went that way till they came to the bridge foot, then ordered him to turn to the left to Claverton Down, when they came on the Down he was bid to walk gently round, which he did, till he came to a house on the Down, and then went about 100 yards further, it was dark and one of the gentlemen got out and soon returned in again, they then got off their horses, and walk'd about three hours: one of the gentlemen, as they walked by, let down the window: about half past six they were ordered to drive towards the wall of the Down, and accordingly did; when one of the Gentlemen got out, but does not know which; the others followed, the gentleman himself opened the door who first got out; he saw them go to the other side of the Down he went over the wall to see what they were going at, and placed himself against the wall, and saw the gentlemen all together, as he thought they stood a considerable time, and then saw one of the gentlemen pull off his great Coat, and then the other pull off his, and saw one step forward, he believes to measure the ground, and then saw the other two walk to the place to fight heard two pistols go nearly together he could not tell which was first he then saw Rice bend and thought him wounded, another pistol was then fired, and up\n\nBarre fell. Count Rice called for the Doctor immediately on Du Barre's falling, the Doctor went, and when he had done with Count Rice one of the Gentlemen called for the carriage; they went with it and drove round the dead body: he helped the surgeon to get Count Rice into the carriage. One of the Gentlemen asked him if he could get any body to stay with the body. He then took one of his horses and went to the Down House, but could not get any body there but two women and asked them to go, and they went immediately. He rode up again to the body with his horse but first informed the Surgeon he had got somebody to stay with the body: he left the two men with the dead body and came home. He found the pistols and two swords on the Down; there were six pistols; he examined them, and found three loaded and three unloaded; one sword was drawn, and one not drawn; the pistols lay scattered; the drawn sword lay near Count du Barre; the undrawn sword lay near where Count Rice stood; four were horse pistols, two screw barrel; three of the horse pistols were discharged.\n\nJonathan Batten, the other postillion, corroborated his evidence entirely.\n\nCount Rice called Jean Baptiste Le France to prove the hand writing of Du Barre, to a paper-writing dated the 17th of November, 1778, acknowledging himself indebted to Count Rice in 1710 Louis d'Ors, for which he acknowledged to have received speci.\n\nJudge Nares and not Baron Hotham, as mentioned in the papers having summed up the evidence, pointed out to the Jury, that the crime in the eye of the law appeared to be Manslaughter, but they brought in their verdict Not Guilty; and on the second indictment by the Coroner they were in doubt, and asked the Judge whether they could not bring it in less than Manslaughter? when his Lordship said if they were satisfied in their minds that he was not guilty, they would bring it in so accordingly. Serjeant Davy, who with Mr. Batt was counsel for Count Rice there were none for the prosecution informed the jury, that the difference of the verdict would affect the prisoner much in the world and among his friends and connections, and they therefore brought him in Not Guilty. Count Rice had the King's mandate in his pocket to stop any sentence that might have been passed upon him in consequence of the [ILL] he [ILL] on his trial is said to be very elegant and affecting, which with the graceful manner that he delivered it, so wrought upon his hearers, that there was scarce a dry eye in the Hall; even the Judge dropped a tear.\n\nExtract of a Letter from Madras 13th March.\nSIR Edward Hughes's Fleet came to an anchor in the Roads this Afternoon. In his Engagement with [ILL] Ships were brought into action against 8, the remaining 4 were becalmed. Our loss was 1 Captain and 30 Men killed and 90 Men wounded. The loss of the French is not known. Our Fleet suffered much and refited at Trincamalay. Sir edward talks of sailing in three or four days in quest of the Enemy who are supposed to be still at Porto Novo—Sir Eyre Coote is Marched towards Pondicherry. We anxiously look for the arrival of the Bombay and June Fleets.\n\nOn Thursday morning a Duel was fought behind Mr. Barwell's House between Mr. B—and Capt in M—in which the latter was dangerously wounded—A difference of Opinion at Play was the cause of their quarrel.\n\nNECESSITAS NON HABET LEGIS.\nMR. HICKY, presents his respectful Compliments to his subscribers and hopes they will take his present lamentable case into their consideration by making some allowance for the badness of the impression of his Gazette this week and the very few he has been able to print, concions thereby, that several of his subscribers will be disappointed this Week, by not receiving of their papers, as usual Mr. Hicky does not repine at the loss he must unavoidably sustain by the disappointing of his ready money Customers providing they will not be offended or desert him, for a fault that cannot be laid to his Charge the Printing Press having been seized upon together with some New Letter was caried away from the Jail last Tuesday.—Mr. Hicky's distress of mind on this occasion, God he not only knows. And having revolved in his mind the dreadfull consequences that would attend his family in this distant part of the World far from his King, his Country, and his friends, was he not to keep up the publication of his paper yet in the midst of his distress of mind he has\n\n[ILL] below which is [ILL] Newspaper [ILL] accordingly taken [ILL] in order to oblige his subscribers.\n\nPROPOSALS and TERMS for all Advertisements inserted in the Original Bengal Gazette.\n\nALL Advertisements not exceeding eighteen lines will be inserted for six Rupees the first insertion, and at the rate of three Rupees for every other insertion, unless there should be an alteration, in such case it will be charged as at first, for that time only.\n\nAll Advertisements not exceeding twelve lines will be inserted the first time for four Rupees, and at the rate of two rupees eight annas every other insertion except as there should be alterations as above mentioned.\n\nAll Advertisements not exceeding six Lines will be inserted for three rupees the first insertion, and at the rate of one rupee twelve annas every other insertion excepting alterations as above related.\n\nMerchants, Auctioneers, or others who may think proper to agree by the quarter shall have their Advertisements inserted at so very easy and moderate a charge, as to render it their interest and the interest of their constituents to advertise in the Original Bengal Gazette.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nHAVING demands upon the Estate of Wm. POWELL Esq; are requested to send in their Account to Mr. GEORGE GARDNER, and such persons as are indebted to the Estate, are likewise requested to make them known to him, as one of the Executors.\n\nMR. Cassleman's Compliments to the Subscribers in his Raffle and requests that those Gentlemen who have signed their Names, will be so obliging as to send for their Tickets the Raffle being nearly filled and will be drawn as soon as the Money is received, proper Notice of which will be timely given.\n27th March 1782.\n\nWANTED.\nIMMEDIATELY, a book called the HIND, and PANTER, wrote by Dryden whoever has got such a book, and is willing to dispose of it are requested to send with a Line directed to G. A. at the printing Office mentioning the price.\nCalcutta 22d February 1782.\n" }, { "page": "3", "transcribed_by": "AI transcription (Google Gemini, 2026)", "scan_from": "British Library (India Office Library) copy", "image": "1782-03-30/3.jpg", "scan_link": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SsWkd6qATp85luiAzKH0wm2nsoFuY1aT/view", "text": "POET'S CORNER.\n\nThe following elegant panegyric on acting considered as an art, and contrasted with the poet, painter, & sculptor, is extracted from Mr. Sheridan's admired Monody on the death of Mr. Garrick.\n\nTHE Actor only shrinks from Time's award;\nFeeble tradition is his memory's guard;\nBy whose faint breath his merits must abide,\nUnvouch'd by proof---to substance unally'd!\nEv'n matchless Garrick's art to Heav'n resign'd,\nNo fix'd effect, no model leaves behind!\nThe grace of action---the adapted mien,\nFaithful as Nature to the varied scene;\nTh' expressive glance---whose subtle comment draws\nEntranc'd attention, and a mute applause;\nGesture that marks, with force and feeling fraught,\nA sense in silence, and a will in thought;\nHarmonious speech, whose pure and liquid tone\nGives verse a music, scarce confess'd its own;\nAs light from gems assumes a brighter ray,\nAnd cloath'd with orient hues, transcends the day!\nPassion's wild break---and frown that awes the sense,\nAnd every charm of gentler eloquence---\nAll perishable!---like th' electric fire\nBut strike the frame---and as they strike expire;\nIncense too pure a bodied flame to bear,\nIt's fragrance charms the sense, and blends with air.\nWhere then---while sunk in cold decay he lies,\nAnd pale eclipse for ever veils those eyes!\nWhere is the blest memorial that ensures\nOur Garrick's fame?---whose is the trust?---'tis yours!\nAnd O! by every charm his art essay'd\nTo soothe your cares!---by every grief allay'd!\nBy the hush'd wonder which his accents drew!\nBy his last parting tear, repaid by you?\nBy all those thoughts, which many a distant night,\nShall mark his memory with a sad delight!\nStill in your heart's dear record bear his name;\nCherish the keen regret---that lifts his fame.\n\nThese beautiful lines appear to considerable disadvantage without the contrasted passages.---The whole is a jewel highly polished, and set with equal art and delicacy.\n\nCAPTAIN Joaquim Jose Vasques begs leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta and the Public in general that his China Cargo Imported pr. ship St. John will be exposed for Sale on Tuesday next 5th Instant at the same House occupied by the first Captain of the Santa Cruze next to Mr. Briggs and opposite to Messrs Burrell & Gauld Consisting of the following articles.\nA Choice Collection of Silks and Gauz\nHyson Tea in half Pecul Chests.\nChina Ware.\nJapan Soy.\nPickles and Europe Cheese &c.\nN. B. Captain Vasques begs the Gentlemen who buys the goods to pay the ammount when they are taken away.\n\nBENGAL BANK\nNOTICE is hereby given that the business of the Bengal Bank is transacted at Mr. Riders house, and that the Office is open, for paying off Notes and Receiving Deposits every day between the Hours of ten and one. Sundays and great Bengal Holidays excepted.\n\nJUST IMPORTED\nBY the last Ship from China and now on sale at Mr. Cantwells, a quantity of very fine Hyson Tea.\n\nALL PERSONS.\nINDEBTED to the Estate of the late Capt. James Mayaffre of Artillery are requested to pay the same on or before the 1st day of July 1782 unto Messrs Alexanders and Colvin in Calcutta and all persons who have any Claims on the said Estate are requested to lodge them properly authenticated on or before the above Period with the said Messrs. Alexanders & Colvin Attornie's to the Executors.\nCalcutta 20th February 1782.\n\nCAPTAIN ANTONIO JOZE DE GAMEON\nBEGS leave to Inform the Public that his China Cargoe Imported on the Ship Santa Cruze Almas, is now exposed for sale at his House formerly occupied by Mr. Chambers and opposite to Messrs Burrel and Gaulds, and consisting of the following Articles viz.\nSilks, Tea, Sugar, Nankeens, Hams China Ware and Sweetmeats &c.\nCalcutta 8th February 1782.\n\nMessrs Nicolls, Isaac's and Savor.\nHAVING purchased the whole Investment of Liquors of Captain Dael, Imported on the ship Printz Cral is now exposed for sale at their House No. 113 (Cassyttullah Baazar) Consisting of the following.\nBeer in Hds. Gin in cases, Brandy and Rum in Hds. English Claret in Chests, Danish Do. in Do. Hock in Do. Frontiniac and Byone Wines.\n\nWANTED.\nONE or two Tanyans rising 6 Year old Wanted also a Bay Toorkey or Serassey Horse for a Phaton, any Person having Such to Dispose of by Applying to Mr. Andrews at the Library may Hear, of a Purchaser.\n\nWANTED.\nA VERY small Horse, very tame and very handsome, broke to the Draft, and fit to be trusted to draw a Childs chaise, and any person having such to dispose of may meet with a purchaser by applying to the Clerk of the printing Office.\n\nJust Published price 4 Rupees, and sold at the following places:\nMessrs. Huggins and O'Donnell, Mr. Cantwell, Mr. Andrews's at the Library, at Mr. Duncan's Europe shop, and at the Printing Office.\nAN Almanac for the present Year, containing the Christian and Bengal Calendars, with the Mahometan Æra of the Hegira.---The conjunctions, Squares, and oppositions of the Luminaries.---The Moon's Southing Calculated agreeable to apparent Astronomical Time to the Meridian of Calcutta, and may be reduced to any other Meridian by a Note inserted for that purpose.---The Moons culminating the Meridian, being very useful for determining the time of High-Water at any Port or Harbour provided the time is ascertained at which it is high Water at the full and Change.---The southing may also have it's use by taking Her Meridian Altitude, For determining the Latitude, proper Allowance being made for Her Parallax in Altitude.---The Equation of time necessary in regulating Clocks, Also a Table of the Suns Rising and Setting, independant of Refraction, with directions how to find the Moons full and Change at any other Meridian on the Globe where Longitude is ascertained.\n\nALL Persons having any Demands on the Estate of Mr. James Brumley deceased are requested to send their accounts to Messrs. Sealy and Johnson, Attornies for the Executor, and those who are indebted, are requested to pay their Debts to the aforesaid Attornies.\n\n[The right-hand page of this photograph is the Supplement of 7 July 1781, bound into the British Library volume at this point. Its text is with that issue.]\n" } ] } ]