Saturday 18 March 1780

HICKY'S BENGAL GAZETTE; OR, Calcutta General Advertiser. From Saturday March 11, to Saturday March 18, 1780. [No. VIII.] ANECDOTE, Of the late General BLIGH. WHEN 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. BENGAL. Calcutta, March 18. Extract of a Letter from Madras, Feb. 25, 1780. WE 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." In 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. Extract of a Letter from Lucknow, dated March 3, 1780. "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. "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. "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. "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." We 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

King and Country, by lending their assistance to Chastize the Enemies of Old England, in this part of the World. Arrived at Ingalee from Madras the following India Ships; the Fox, Blackburn, and the Walpole, Abercromey. The 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. Extract of a Letter from Camp, near Dirranagar, March 2, 1780. “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.” A 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. The 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. A 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. By 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. Arrived 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. There was a very great Fire this Morning about one o’clock, near the Bow Baazar, but happily no lives were lost. About 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. Sails 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. OBSERVATOR’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. S H I P N E W S. Arrived. The Snow Speedwell, Jeffreys, from Madras.—The Kitty, Hunt Mefulapatam.—The Snow Mary, Davison, Madras. Sailed. The Sloop Dispatch, Wilkey for the Coast of Mallay.—The Ceres, Snow, for England. HIGH WATER at Calcutta from Saturday March 18th, to Saturday March the 25th. H. M. 18 This Day, at 1 24 19 Sunday, 2 12 20 Monday, 3 00 21 Tuesday, 3 48 22 Wednesday, 4 36 23 Thursday, 5 25 24 Friday, 6 12 * * * 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. F O U N D. THIS 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. March 18, 1780. For private S A L E. A PHAETON and a pair of HORSES, also a riding Horse, warranted sound. Further particulars may be known by Application to Mr. DONALD. March 18, 1780. N 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. March 18, 1780. On Tuesday next the 21st, Inst. will be Sold at Public Auction, by Mr. DONALD, at his Auction Room near the Court House. A 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. Conditions of Sale. For 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. March 18, 1780. 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 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. N. B. The Shades have private Marks.

FOUND. A 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. March 18, 1780. Mr. PRICE's Victualling-Yard, THIS 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. 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 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. Calcutta, March 18th 1780. MONDAY and TUESDAY the 20th and 21st. March Inst. WILL be Sold by Mr. GEORGE WILLIAMSON, Vendu Master On the PREMISES, Within 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. Conditions of Sale. The 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. March 18, 1780. Mr. BARWELL's Garden House. WILL 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. Conditions of Sale. The 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. The 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. March 18, 1780. On FRIDAY, the 24th, Inst, precisely at Noon. WILL 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. Conditions of Sale. The 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, March 18, 1780. To be SOLD, or LETT ready Furnished. THE 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. Mr. WILLIAMSON, BEGS leave to acquaint the Public, 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 accompanyments. High Scented Ottah of Roses, Rings of different Stones. Shauls and Shaul 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 Phaetons, 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 Budgrowe, lying at Mrs. Ros's Gaut. A 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. An elegant English Crane necked Chariot. A neat Country built Chariot. March 18, 1780. To be LET; A 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. STOLEN, 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 under-written Descriptions. 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 3d 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. At Mr. DUNCAN's AUCTION ROOM. Near the late Mrs. Ross's Gaut. ON 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. 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. Shults, adjoining to Mr. Miller's Ground which he is now building on. March 11, 1780.

POET'S CORNER. For the CALCUTTA GAZETTE. An Answer to the RIDDLE, inserted in our last. MY good SYBIL, Don't take it ill, Should I the name declare, The Chambermaid, Will lend her aid, If you your censure spare. Then be content, And no ways bent, In high style to deride her, With a good Broom, Shee'll clear the room, And 'radicate the SPIDER. ŒDIPUS. An Invocation to SLEEP. COME gentle Sleep, to sooth my ev'ry care, And o'er my Eyes thy sweetest balm dispense; Thou nature's kindest friend at once draw near, And lull in grateful slumber ev'ry sense. Thee! whom so oft the lover does intreat To sooth his cares and calm his anxious breast; Whilst in soft dreams his vows he may repeat, And in a vision be compleatly blest. Oer ev'ry charm imagination strays, Views ev'ry beauty revels in delight, And while the fair enraptured he surveys How like a moment fleets away that Night. Which to the wretch who calls to thee in vain, Drags sadly slow and scarcely to be borne; By him who torn with grief or racked by pain; Curses each hour that retards the morn. The miser blest by thee surveys his store, Sees heaps on heaps successively arise; Transported gazes on the glittering ore, And views th' ideal wealth with ravished eyes. Without thy aid, how wretched were this life? How incomplete were ev'ry human joy E'en the lov'd mistress and the tender wife; Wealth, fame and pleasure soon would mortals cloy. NOTICE 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, 1780. To be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail. AT the Red Godown in the Radda 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 Canisters. 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. 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. 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 2, 1780. 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 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. Feb. 19, 1780. To be SOLD. THAT 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. March 11. At Mr. DUNCAN's Auction Near the late Mrs. Ross's Gardens On Tuesday and Friday the 23d and 24th Insts. WILL be Sold by Public Auction at 10 o'Clock in the Forenoon, the following Articles, Viz. Silver 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. Conditions as usual. March 18. Mr. ROBERT DUNCAN BEGS leave to acquaint the Public that he has for Sale by Private Contract, the following Articles, Viz. China 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. March 18. CALCUTTA: Printed by J. A. HICKY.