Saturday 11 March 1780

HICKY'S BENGAL GAZETTE; OR, Calcutta General Advertiser. Saturday March the th, 11 1780. [No. VII.] FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. F R A N C E. Piris, March 29, 1779. ON 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. Our 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. Chandernagore 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. E N G L A N D. The 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. The 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. St. 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. Monday, 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. The 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. IN 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. The 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]

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.” He 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. CALCUTTA. Extract of a Letter from an Officer belonging to Col. Harper's Detachment. “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. “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. “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.” SAILED. 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. On 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. A 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. Last 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. MARRIED 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. DIED. 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. ARRIVED, the 5th inst, the Ship Prince, Captain James Scott, from China. Calcutta, March 6, 1780. BORROWED 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. N. B. The Shades have Private Marks. S T O L E N, AT 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. A pair of elegant Silver mounted Pistols the Barrels plated, Makers name Aislabie. A flat Cornelian Pump Seal, set in Gold, with the Cypher of C. L. and the impression of a Head. A Regimental Sword, Pattern of the 2d. Regiment, with a red Morocco Belt. A do. do. with a light blue Silk Belt, Silver mountings, A do. do. A Metal Watch, with a Shagreen Case, Maker Edward Perry, No 1312, A Silver mounted Hanger, green Handle, Three pair of Europe Pumps, One do. do. Shoes, A Gold Enamelled Ring, Two Shauls, WHOEVER, 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. March 11, 1780. MR. 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. He 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. Mr. 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. March 11, 1780.

To be LET; A 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. Calcutta, 10th March, 1780. One Large GODOWN, lately [ILL] CROFTS and JOHNSON's, on the Banks of the River, near CHAUND-PAUL GAUT. WILL 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. 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 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. Calcutta, March 11, 1780. By Order of the EXECUTORS. On the Premises; WILL be continued on Tuesday and Wednesday next the Sale of the remaining valuable Effects of the late George Hurst, Esq. Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION ROOM. OLD PLAY HOUSE: WILL 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. Conditions of Sale. The 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. Mr. PRICE's Victualling-Yard, WILL be Sold by Public Auction, on account of the Company, on Saturday the 18th Inst. by Mr. 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. 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 day of sale, as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale. Calcutta, March 4th 1780. To be SOLD, or LETT ready Furnished, THE 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. 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 Sorts, An Organ with 12 Barrels, which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with various accompaniments. High Scented Ottah of Roses, Rings of different Stones, Shawls and Shawl Handkerchiefs, Old Madera in Pipes and Bottles, French Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers. Country and Town Houses, West India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars, Two Pairs of elegant Diamond Ear Rings, An Harpsichord, Chariots and Pheatons, An Officer's Marque, lined with Gingham, Ship Book Cases of Mahogany, Brandy Fruits, Plate, Large Strong Buggy Horses. A beautiful bright Sorrel Hunter known by the name of Fame, formerly the property of Mr. Bruer, warranted free from blemish, A dark Dun Saddle Horse, of a high cast, about fourteen hands high, just arrived. A fourteen Oar'd Pinnace built Budgroe, lying at Mrs. Ross's Gaut, A 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. An elegant English Crane necked Chariot. A neat Country built Chariot. March 11, 1780. Mr. 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. Calcutta, March 10, 1780. ON 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. On the same DAY. A 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. To be SOLD. THAT 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. MR. 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. TURNBULL 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. Mergui Hatta, Feb. 25, 1780. N. B. Any kind of Silks, Gauzes or Ribbonds, made after Europe Patterns.

POET'S CORNER. For the CALCUTTA GAZETTE. R I D D L E For the L A D I E S. LADIES, like you I once excell'd In ev'ry blooming feature, Till fate oblig'd my pride to yield, And quite deform'd my nature. My belly's large—but small my head, My fingers wond'rous fine, I harm you not—yet you're afraid, And 'gainst my life design. But should the sharp or pointed steel, Your pretty fingers wound, I'm sought t' allay the pain you feel, And heal the bleeding wound. I'm skill'd in mathematic arts, And parallel's design, Circles I square in equal parts, Without a rule or line. Sometimes I live in prince's court, And oft in lonely garret; And sometimes from the woods I'm brought, For Gresham's sons to stare at. LADIES! if you'll but tell my name, (My texture's here display'd,) I'll raise a banner to your fame, And shame your chambermaid! A SYBIL. ***** THE 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. March 4, 1780. To be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail. AT the Red Godown in the Radaa Baazar, the following Articles, viz. SALT PORK, in Tierces containing 50 Pieces of 6lb each. Mess PORK in half Tierces, containing 37 Pieces of 4lb each. HOGS FACES, containing 25 and half Heads. SUGAR CANDY, best sort in Tubs of half Picul each. SOFT SUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds. RUM, in Casks. Ditto in Bottles. MADERA WINE of 4 Years Old, in Pipes. TEA, best sort, in a Box containing two Coeisters. WAX CANDLES, SILK CARPETS, of all sizes. The list of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars had from Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. TOUCHET'S. March 11, 1780. To be LET or SOLD, FOUR Houses at Hoogly, about 10 Corse from Calcutta. First, an elegant modern built House, lately inhabited by Major Baggs, with a large Garden and complete Offices. Second, 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. The above two Houses have the finest command of the River of any Houses in Bengal. Thirdly, Another large House in Morisco taste, lately built, with large out Houses, fit to carry on a Manufactory. Fourth, A small upper Room House, usualy inhabited by Mr. Motte's, Writer; but last by the Dewan Allumchund. For farther Particulars, enquire of Mr. TOUCHET. Feb. 12, 1780. ** To be Let or Sold, a large 24 Oar'd Budgroe, enquire as above. To be S O L D. A Pair of young Phaeton Horses, warranted Sound. Enquire of Mr. William Fenwick. Feb. 19. NOTICE 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. March 4, 1778. LOST, 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. Feb. 19, 1780. At Mr. DUNCAN's Auction, Near the late Mrs. Reis's On Tuesday and Friday the 16th and 17th Insts. WILL 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, Conditions as usual. March 11, 1780. Mr. ROBERT DUNO BEGS 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. March 11, 1780. CALCUTTA: Printed by J. A. HICKY.