Saturday 25 March 1780

HICKY's BENGAL GAZETTE; OR, Calcutta General Advertiser. From Saturday March 18, to Saturday March, 25, 1780. [No. IX.] Extract of a letter from an Officer on board the Enterprize privateer of London, dated Plymouth, Feb. 22. In 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.” FORT WILLIAM. 20, March, 1780. THE 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. By Order of the Hon. the Governor General, and Council, J. P. AURIOLE, Secretary. CALCUTTA. On 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. DIED. 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. On 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. DROPPED. 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. On 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. The same Morning a very great fire broke out in the Baazar near Keshery pore Bridge which consumed several Straw Houtes and Pooteck Shops. On 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.

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. Much 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. We 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. Wednesday last a passage Boat, overset opposite Chaund-Paul Gaut, with fifteen Passengers on board, out of which there was five drowned. We are informed that there has been sixteen Men, women and Children, burnt to death in the late fire. E N G L A N D. By 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. JOHN JONES, BEGS 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. ALL persons who have any demands on the said JOHN JONES, are requested to send in their accounts in order that they may be discharged. March 24, 1780. A R R I V A L S The True Britain India Ship from England. The Comorant, from Madrass. The Augusta, from do. Mr. H I C K E Y, BEGS 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. To the E D I T O R, S I R, by inserting the following lines, you'll much oblige your humble servant, Their putrifying Bodies taint the air, and with the living Wage perpetual War, THE 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. Philantropos 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 S O L D. 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. 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. HIGH WATER at Calcutta from Saturday March 25th, to Saturday March the 31st. H. M. 25 Saturday, at 7 10 26 Sunday, 7 50 27 Monday, 8 30 28 Tuesday, 9 10 29 Wednesday, 11 0 30 Thursday, 11 40 31 Friday, 12 20 THE SNOW AUGUSTA, Arrived from MADRASS the 18, Inst. AND 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. 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. NOTICE 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. March 25, 1780.

Calcutta, March 6, 1780. BORROWED 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. N. B. The Shades have private [ILL]. Mr. PRICE's Victualling Yard, THIS 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]. 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 25th 1780. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION ROOM, OLD PLAY-HOUSE, WILL 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. On 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. 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 by a re-sale. Calcutta, 23d. March, 1780. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION ROOM. OLD PLAY HOUSE. WILL be sold on Thursday next the 30th, Inst. by Public Auction, sundry Effects belonging to the Estate of the late Mr. THOMAS WEST- [ILL]. Also the Houshold Furniture, Plate, Jewels, China & Glass Ware, Kitchen Utensils, Horses, Carriages, &c. belonging to John Richardson, Esq; lately embarked on the Ceres. A Share in the Calcutta Theatre, belonging to the Estate of Lieutenant Col. John Fortnom, deceased. A set of Hindostan Tents, belonging to the Estate of Lieut. Col. Alexander Dow, deceased. Conditions of Sale. The 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. Calcutta, March 25, 1780. FOUND. IN Mr. WILLIAMSON's Auction Room, a Gold Enamel'd Pencil and Pen Case, which the Owner is requested to send for to Mr. WILLIAMSON. 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, Snip 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 Budgrow, 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. McSwain's Bungalow, near the Hospital. An elegant English Crane necked Chariot, with four handsome Carriage Horses. A neat Country built Chariot. March 18, 1780. 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 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. 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. 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.

POET'S CORNER. For the CALCUTTA GAZETTE. The LOVE-SICK SHEPHERDESS; A PASTORAL. AH! why to indulge thy fond mind, Despairing thus in solitude seek, My hair flowing loose in the wind, And faded the rose on my cheek. No more to yon favourite hilll, I fly to salute the gay morn; My lambkips left quite to their will, Like me now they wander forlorn. So chang'd is the once pleasant glade, It hateful appears in my eyes, While the breeze thro' the whis'pring shade, Soft murmuring echoes my sighs. No more I prepare for the dance, No more at the tabret rejoice; A song if I hear new by chance, I weep at the sound of the voice. For ah! my lov'd shepherd is gone, 'Twas he that gave grace to my steps; His presence inspir'd the glad song, That so oft wou'd escape from my lips. When he with my hand in his press'd, A story of love wou'd recite, My eyes a fond answer confess'd, And sparkl'd with contcious delight. And when his fond tales to repeat, We've stray'd by the light of the moon, I never once dreamt of deceit, Or his vows wou'd be broken so soon. Alas! to another he's flown, His heart'I no longer possess; But oh! with confusion I own, I still cannot love him the less. Bui adieu to content, then, my soul, To seek after peace is in vain, My passion I cannot controul, 'Tis death must extinguish the flame. F. B. SIR, IF 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. CORRESPONDENT. On helping a young Lady off with her Glove. FROM fair Maria's beautious arm, I simply drew her glove, But little thought that any harm, From thence to me should prove. When lo! a Phantom to my view, Stood forth with brandsh'd dart, Which Swiftly from his Bow he threw, And struck me to the heart. A new SONG. Tune Sweet Phillis well met, &c. NO longer I'll stay To the grove I'll away In search of my beautiful maid Such charms in in her dwell No tongue can e'er tell My bosom of peace they've betrayed. Her languishing Eyes Her soft breathed sigh No mortal can resist Her cheeks like the Rose My thoughts discompose I die if I do not persist Her dark flowing hair That curls without cure The wind makes to play on her face Her shape so compleat Her dress is so neat In each step she discovers a grace. Long long have I strove With the torments of love Or breathed in the air my soft tale But now will I try If the means to comply And crown my fond hopes in the vale. 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. Meis 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. To be LET; A 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. 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 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. Feb. 19, 1780. At Mr. DUNCAN's AUCTION-ROOM. THE 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. The 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. At Mr. DUNCAN's Auction, Near the late Mrs. Ross's Gaut. On Tuesday and Friday the 28th and 31st Insts. WILL 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. March 25. Mr. ROBERT DUNCAN BEGS 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. CALCUTTA: Printed by J. A. HICKY.