Saturday 29 January 1780

HICKY'S BENGAL GAZETTE; OR, Calcutta General Advertiser. Saturday January the 29th, 1780. [No. I.] CALCUTTA THEATRE. On Monday next, the 31st Inst. will be Performed the COMEDY, of the BEAUX STRATAGEM; With the FARCE of LETHE. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. Leige-Gazette. Monday, March the 8th, 1779. Malaga, February 2. THE 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. Four Spanish Frigates from Carthagene, entered this Port three days ago, and have on board 400 Sailors from Ferrol. St. Croix, Tenerief, December the 19th. We 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. Vienna, February the 24th. The 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. The 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. At 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. The 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. Lieutenant 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. Lieut. 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. We 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. The 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

[ILL] [ILL] warm! [ILL] Artil- [ILL] ged to retire [ILL] th any success, [ILL] behind him and [ILL] taken; some affirm [ILL] himself commanded a [ILL] Guards at the Battle of [ILL] of News Received at Bombay, [ILL] Bassorah, dated September the 15th, 1779. Extract of a Letter from Mr. Consul De Vism to Mr. Consul Abbott, Dated the 22d of June, 1779. "On the 21st Inst. arrived a Swede, from Leghorn, in 26 Days, by which we have the following ad- vices; From Leeds in Yorkshire, 5th of May: The many captures our Ships have made upon the French East and West-Indiamen, have made great destruction with many emi- nent Houses in Paris, and Bank- ruptts there; we see almost in every daily News-paper, which if not re- midied soon, we suppose, must ruin that Nation, and it is dreadful to think of, but they, and they only have brought on their own destructi- on. A Peace is talked of with France, but we think it will not be soon set- tled; as to America, that rebellious sect, we suppose, will hold it out as long as they are able, but their ruin is inevitable. Extract of a Letter from Aleppo, June 29. "I have Letters from London to the 30th April, which mention there be- ing great talk of Peace; Generals Provost and Campbell had gained a- nother victory over the Americans, and had taken 27 General Officers Prisoners, with a number of Men, the total loss of the Enemy was sup- posed to be near two thousand: this affair happened near Augusta on the boarders of Carolina. The English had actually taken 12 Russian Ships of War into their service, it was thought chiefly to protect our trade in the Mediterranean; the Terrible and Ramelies Men of War fell in with a Fleet of 38 Merchant Men, under convoy of two Frigates, and have taken 15 of them and carried them into Portsmouth, it was thought the greatest part of the remainder would fall into the hands of our Privateers, as they are very numerous on the Coast of France. This Fleet was coming from the French West-India Islands, and were very richly laden: I hear, the Mahonese Privateers have taken from 11 to 15 French Mer- chant-men in the Mediterranean, so that the French Trade is entirely ruined." Leyden Gazette, London the 20th and 23d of April. The affairs of the Imprisonment and Death of Lord Pigot [ILL] t on the Carpet on the 16th [ILL] in the House of Commons, the result, after warm debates on the subject, was, to re- quest his Majesty to authorize the Attorney General to prosecute Messrs. Stratton, Brooke, Floyer and Mac- kay, late Members of the Council of Madras. CALCUTTA. Our Correspondent at Anjengo has favoured us with the following Intel- ligence, dated Dec. 16, 1779. We have had a very severe Storm on this Coast, which has damaged the Coun- try very much; Anjengo was very near being swept away, by the over- flowing of the River; the Success and Tapie, Companies Cruizers, have not been heard of since the storm, the former was on her passage from Tellachery to Cochin, and the latter was seen from this Place, the Morn- ing it set in; a Grab Ship and a Snow belonging to Alepy, a Merchant at Tellachery, is lost, also two or three Dingy's and several Boats which came from Bom bay to carry up Stores from Mahe.---Col. Brait- waite has taken the command of Tel- lachery, the Nairs about that place being very troublesome, they have had several skirmishes with our Troops and have always been beat; we have lost about 25 Men and there is 100 wounded in the Hospital; Lieut. Williams is killed, and a Lieutenant Coke wounded, but it is thought he will recover. CALCUTTA RAC[ILL] At the first meeting for 178[ILL] Subscription Plates value 2000 Rupees, were Run for and W[ILL] follows, FIRST PLATE; Mr. Richardson's Bacchus, Dacres' Tryal, Livius' Silverheels, Law's Scamper, Watt's Eclipse, Bayard's Hercules, Watson's Whynot, Fenwick's Betsy, SECOND PLATE. Mr. Dacres' Tryal, 3 Henckle's Liberty, 1 Richardson's Mouse, 2 Touche's Matchem, ran Bayard's Hercules, 4 Watson's Whynot, 5 SHIP NEWS. ARRIVED, Success Galley, [ILL] vick, China.--Snow Neptune, [ILL] mond and Pigue.--At Madra[ILL] Majesty's Sloop Nymph, wi[ILL] Admiral Sir Edward Hughes w[ILL] Sail of Men of War, and si[ILL] Indiamen, off the Island of St. [ILL] Ship Commerce, Williams, M[ILL] SAILED. Speedwell, Jeffery[ILL] dras.--Essex, Primrose, Do.--[ILL] Phillip, Do.- [ILL], King[ILL] Vizacapatam. THE Stewards for the [ILL] Club, present their C[ILL] ments to the Ladies and Gen[ILL] of the Settlement, who int[ILL] honour them with their Comp[ILL] their Ball, on Saturday the 29t[ILL] and request the favour of th[ILL] tendance at the Court House, [ILL] of Mr. Le Gallais'. THE Stewards for the [ILL] Club, present their C[ILL] ments to the Gentlemen of th[ILL] tlement, and request the hon[ILL] their company to a Ball, at the [ILL] House, on the 29th Inst. Mess. WILLIAMS and TAY[ILL] BEG leave to acquaint the [ILL] and Gentlemen of the Settl[ILL] that besides their Stock of [ILL] Goods, the greatest part of [ILL] were Imported by the last Ship[ILL] Talbot, they have Purchased [ILL] assortment of China Goods, [ILL] Captain and Supercargo of th[ILL] cess, Galley, arrived a few Da[ILL] consisting of Tea, Sugar, [ILL] Nankeen, &c. &c. Calcutta, Jan. 29, [ILL]

Advertisements. For MADRAS. SHIP ALFRED, Blyth, Commander: WILL Sail the First of February next. For Freight on the usual Terms, apply to Mr. [Tulloh?] or Captain Blyth, for to fame. Jan. 29, 1780. JOHN TAYLOR. HAS 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. Old Maderia in Pipes. Also a quantity of the best White Wine Vinegar, in Bottles, at 10 Sicca Rupees per Dozen, or in Cask, at 3 Rupees per Gallon. Such 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. Gentlemen, desirous of having Tasters of the Pipe Maderia, may on application, have a variety sent for approbation to their own Houses at any time. An 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. At Mr. WILLIAMSON'S AUCTION Room. WILL be Sold on Monday next the 31st Inst. at 10 o'Clock in the Forenoon, the following Articles, viz. Old Madera in Pipes or Bottles, Danish Claret in English Bottles, Bottled Porter, A large assortment of elegant Plate, Pearls, China and Glass Ware, Scales and Weights, And a great variety of other Articles. Conditions of Sale. The 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. Jan. 26, 1780. At Mr. WILLIAMSON'S AUCTION ROOM. OLD PLAY HOUSE. WILL 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. Lot 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. 2. A Godown to the Westward, No. 2. 3, to 9. Each a Godown, to the Eastward, No. 3, to 9. The Ground Plan, Pottah and Title Deeds, may be inspected, by applying to Mr. WILLIAMSON, at whose Office they are lodged. Conditions of Sale. The 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. Possession will be given on the payments being made to Mr. Williamson. Jan. 29. Mr. 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. Diamonds, Rubies, and other precious Stones, Pearls of various Sizes; High Set Rings of diamonds, Shawls and Handkfs, Old Madera in Casks, French Wax Candles and Tapers Country and Town made West India Sweetmeats Two Pairs of elegant Rings, An Organ, A Harpsichord, Pheatons, Chariots, An Officer's Marque, lined with Gingham, Damask Table Linen, Ship Book Cases of Mahogany, 14 Oar'd Pinnace Budgrow, Brandy Fruits, Plate, Saddle Horses, Large Strong Buggy Horses. Jan. 29, 1780. AUCTION ROOM, OLD PLAY HOUSE: By Order of the Hon.ble GOVERNOR GENERAL, and Co. On Monday the 31st January 1780. WILL 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. On the same Day; WILL be Sold, a quantity of Europe Cordage of Sizes, received from the Presidency of Fort Marlbro', which may be viewed. Conditions of the Sale. The 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. Jan. 29, 1780. At Mr. WILLIAMSON'S AUCTION ROOM. For Sale by Private Contract. A 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. Jan. 29, 1780.

POET'S CORNER. CALCUTTA GAZETTE. THE SEASONS. YOUNG Chlo's as gay as the Spring, But will change like an April day; As rich as the Summer--dear thing, And will frolic like lambkins in May. She's truly good-natur'd and meek, If you catch her but when she's in tune; And if for her virtues you seek, They are bright as the roses in June. The flow'rs of July can't compare To the fragrance that hangs on her lip, Nor the plenty of August declare The nectar that thence one might sip. September's fine fruits are more scarce Than the fruits of her elegant mind; The bright beer of October's a farce To this the most bright of her kind. Yet November's dull fogs hang about her, And she'll make the poor devil remember, Who finds he cannot do without her, That her heart is as cold as December. JOHN NICOLLS, Late Steward to the Hon. Sir ELIJAH IMPEY; and, EDWARD CREIGHTON, Late Cook to the Hon. Sir THOMAS RUMBOLD, Governor, &c. of Madras, and who served his Apprenticeship at the London Tavern. Bishops-gate-street. HUMBLY 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. B. Turtles dressed, and Families supplied with Pastry and Confectionary every Day, by receiving orders over Night. Gentlemen Boarded and Lodged. At Mr. DUNCAN's Auction Room, Near the late Mrs. Ross's Gaut; On Monday the 31st Inst. and Tuesday the 1st of February next; WILL 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. Conditions of Sale. The 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. Jan. 29, 1780. To the LADIES and GENTLEMEN, Subscribers to the Circulating Library. ANDREWS, 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. 1 Set in Folio, 2 Months, 1 do. Quarto, 1 Month, 1 do. Octavo, 2 Weeks, 1 do. Duod. 1 Week, And 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. He 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. He 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. As 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. 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. CALCUTTA: Printed by J. A. HICKY.