Saturday 1 April 1780

HICKY's BENGAL GAZETTE; OR, Calcutta General Advertiser. From Saturday March, 25, to Saturday April, 1ft. 1780. [No. X] ENGLAND. of a Letter from Lewes, Dec. 28, LAST Tuesday morning the Greyhound, a letter of marque, of ten 14 pounders, and 25 men, belonging to Hastings, commanded by Capt. Bevill, being on a cruize off Beachy-head, about 4 leagues from land, observed a cutter engaging 5 colliers, one of which the cutter took; on this the Greyhound immediately gave chace, which the cutter perceiving, crowded all the sail she could, and stood for the french coast. The Greyhound very soon came up with the captured collier, retook, her, and sent her away to Hastings: she then made all the sail she could, after the cutter, and coming up with her about three in the afternoon, found her to be a french privateer, mounting fourteen 4-pounders, with 120 men. Capt. Bevill running along-side the French privateer, received her first broadside, which he returned but considering the superiority of his force he judged it prudent to wait for a large Folk-stone tender of twelve four-pounders, and two other tenders of six two-pounders each, which he saw coming up; they all spoke and agreed to engage; but the Folkstone tender after discharging, her first broadside, dropped a-stern, and did not come up again during the engagement. The Greyhound, with her few men, and the two tenders, however, agreed to stand by each other, and take the privateer, which they did. The Greyhound greatly out-sailing the tenders, soon came up again with the privateer, and engaged her above two hours, and having shot away her top-gallant halliards, gave the two tenders an opportunity of coming up, and after giving three cheers, they renewed the engagenen, which continued very hot on both sides till about half past 9 o'clock, when the French privateer called out for quarter, having received several shots between wind and water, had all his rigging shot away, his main-mast standing, and seven men killed and twenty-one wounded; two of the men died soon afterwards. Capt. Bevill sent his capture, with her crew, amounting to 95, who are now confined in Hastings gaol) into the Downs. The Greyhound had only two men wounded, but her rigging was shot to-pieces, having had not less then 200 shot, great and small, pass through her mainsail, the Frenchman firing very lofty. One of the tenders had one man killed and another wounded. The french sailors, upon their examination, said, that thirteen privateers sailed with them from Havre-de-grace, about a fortnight since, but they are supposed to be cruizing in another latitude. The taking of the above privateer is a very agreeable circumstance, as she might have done much damage in the Channel. The Greyhound used in the engagement eight cwt. of powder, and ball in proportion. Extract of Letter from the Honourable Vice-Admiral Byron to Mr. Stephens, Princess. Royal off St. Lucia the 7th and 2th of January, 1779. SIR, IN my letter of the 30th of November, from Rhode Island, I acquainted you for the Information of their Lordships, that the ships I intended to proceed with in quest of the French squadron, had been put in the best condition which circumstances would admit of, and were then ready to fail. Several attempts were made to get out of the harbour, but the prevailing winds were unfavourable, and at times it blew with such violence that most of the ships parted their cables and lost anchors, and some of them narrowly escaped being wrecked. These accidents prevented the squadron from sailing until the 14th of December, when I put to sea with the ships named in the margin; and anchored here yesterday morning with all of them; except the Fame and Diamond, the former of which was dismasted the 18th in a hard gale of wind at south, attended with an uncommon high and confused sea, in which all the ships rolled and pitched exceedingly, and sustained considerable damage, Particularly the Trident; whose mainmast is sprung so dangerously in four places, that it will only bear a jury, topmast. The Diamond was seen with the Fame after she lost her masts, and not being arrived, I presume Captain Colby is following me, and has kept the frigate with him. I refer their Lordships to Rear-Admiral Barrington for an account of the French squadron's proceedings at this place, from whence it seems Monsr. D'Easting withdrew his troops and ships the 29th of last month. I have dispatched some frigates and small vessels to Martnico to reconnoitre Fort Royal, and bring intelligence whether his squadron is in that harbour; in the mean time we are using every possible exertion to get our ships supplied, with wood and water, and their masts and rigging put in some condition for service. 9th January, The frigates and small vessels that were sent to reconnoitre, returned full eventing with accounts of Monsr. D'Easting being at Fort Royal with his whole force. He has at least ten large frigates at Martinico, several of which are sheathed with copper, and sail remarkably well, which induced me to send orders for the Carysfort, Maidstone and Ariel, belonging to the American squadron, to join me from Antigua, where they are re-fitting. The Diamond anchored here last night, having parted company with the Fame in a gale of wind the 25th of last month, about 50 leagues N. E. of Bermudas; she had then got jury masts nearly fitted, and was making the best of her way to Barbadoes. I am. &c. J. BYRON. BENGAL. Calcutta March 26th, By a letter from Compoore, WE are informed that a Dacoits broke into the quarters of Sir Patrick Belfour in the Night whilst that Gentleman lay asleep in his bed, but the noise soon awoke him when he called up one of his bearers, whom the Dacoit attacked and stabbed him in several places, and of which wound he instantly expired: The Villian also stabbed Sir Patrick in several, places, and of which wounds he now lies dangerously ill, and his recovery seems doubtful. The dreadful havock the late fire has made amongst the poor BENGALees, is almost incredible, it is reported upwards of fifteen thousand straw huts has been consumed.

the most authentic and accurate accounts, we are informed that there was burned and suffocated by the smoak and flames about one hundred and ninty people. Sixteen it is said perished in one House, and in another House in attempting to save two Women and a Child five Men went in at different times, and were all suffocated, it is the opinion of the oldest Inhabitants that the late fire has been the largest that ever they remember to have seen in Calcutta. A Large Boat Loaded with Rice and wax, coming from the Sundsrburns to Calcutta was overset on tuesday last a little below Cuggeree, with five men on board. one of whom was seized by a Tyger a very few moments after he got on shore they had perceived the head of the Tyger amongst the bushes the moment they landed, but being so much weakened and fatagued by swiming they were not able to shun the danger which awaited them. Arrived the Snow Speedwell.—Boyce who left Madras, 16th of Oct. last for this Port, but being short of Water obliged him to put into Arican River, the King of that place obliged him to carry the Ship up to Town, where they over haul'd her for Fire Arms, but as they did not find any they only broke open the freight Bales and other packages of Goods from which they took what they thought would be most pleasing to the King. A Vessel arrived at Madras from Pegue brings account that the King of that Port has taken every Ship-wright and Carpenter that was building and repairing of Vessels at that place, and obliged them to enter into his employments, to build him three Ships for his Service; but for what use, it is not yet transpired. On Thursday last it blew so hard at Ingalee that the Ceres India Ship, Capt. Snow parted from her best and small Bower Anchors, and in that situation was compelled to stand out to Sea, not having one Anchor left on board that the Ship could ride by excepting the Sheet Anchor, leaving behind a Lady one of the Passengers, who could not venture along side, the Seas running Mountains high also the fourth Officer, and purser. CALCUTTA THEATRE, Mr MESINK's Night, On Tuesday next the 4, April, will be Performed the Comedy of the SCHOOL for SCANDAL. And on Tuesday last a Cause was tried wherein Stephen Bagshaw Esq. was plaintif, Swainston Esq. was defendant the action was brought on by Mr. Bagshaw on a complaint, of his being Illegally deprived, of his place which he held for some time as a Clerk of the peace, and obtained a Verdict. with 6000 Sicca Rupees Damage with Costs of Suit, and his place to be restored to him. ON Monday last came on in the supreme Court of Judicature, before the Hon. Sir Elijah Impey Knt. the Hon. Sir Robt. Chambers Knt. and the Honble Mr. Justice Hyde, the Cause relative to the Cossiperrah affair the Def. in this Cause was Swainston Esq; one of the Honble Company's Servants, who was cast in a Verdict of 200 Rupees with Costs of Suit, to be confined three weeks in jail, and to find bail to the amount of 10,000 Rupees for his good behaviour for two years. Thursday Evening about six oClock in the afternoon a fire broke out at a place called bobbinapoore near the House of the Hon'ble Sir Robert Chambers which consumed several straw houses with the Effects of the poor inhabitants. about the same time three Large Bugerows was overset at Chaund Paul Gaue near Mess. Crofts and Johnsons Godowns. On Sunday Evening last as Mess. Parkil Meiendor and a Gentleman belonging to the Danish Factory was going up the River, their Bugerow was overset by the Violence of the Norwester they very fortunately got hold of the Gang board which kept them afloat for the space of a quarttr of an hour until a Brick Boat came off to their assistance. All the homeward bound China Ships are arrived at Mellaca, an are to sail from thence to Achin, from thence they are to be convoy'd as far as the Cape by two Sixty Gun Ships and a frigate. A French Privateer call the Lamouch of 12 Guns with 125 Men, has been seen Cruizing in the straits of Mallaca. DEATH's March 3th 1780, Mrs. Ann Naylor, the 10th, Brian Glover Esq. the 21st. Hector Mc. Lane, the 30th George Hodgson Esq From the general Hospital five Soldiers and Recruits belonging to the Hon. Company. 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, 1778. HIGH WATER at Calcutta from Saturday March 25th, to Saturday April, the 1st. A. M. 1 Saturday, at 1 24 2 Sunday, 2 12 3 Monday, 3 00 4 Tuesday, 3 48 5 Wednesday, 4 36 6 Thursday, 5 22 7 Friday, 6 14 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. 131. 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. Calcutta, March 6, 1780. BORROWED last Month by a Person or Persons unknown, out of a Private Gentleman's House near the Esplanade, a very elegant Pair of Camp Shades. Whoever will return the same or cause them to be returned, by applying to the Printer, will receive a reward of 40 Sicca Rupees. N. B. The Shades have private Marks. 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 directly or by the way of China may depend on getting their Risks covered with Punctuality and dispatch.-----Those who may be pleased to favour Mr. DONALD, with their Commands are requested to send him their Directions in writing not only for the sake of Expedition but to prevent Mistakes. Calcutta, March 10, 1780.

To be S O L D. A large commodious House in Loll Bazar, at present occupied by John Levet, Esq; and formerly by the Harmonic Society. Two thirds of the purchase Money may remain at mortgage upon the Premises for two Years at 8 per Cent per Annum. For further Particulars apply to Mr. DONALD, Auctioneer. March 11, 1780. By private S A L E. A PHAETON and a pair of HORSES, and a riding HORSE, warranted sound. For further particulars may be known by Application to Mr. DONALD. March 18, 1780. The SNOW A U G U S T A, Arrived from MADRAS, the 13, Inst. She will be freighted or sold she was newly sheathed in Sep. last with new rigging and stores. For particulars to enquire of me A. MACAULAY. The above S N O W, is all Teakbuilt, and is Burthen 250 Tons or less, takes 7000 Bazar Maunds 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 Fredericanagore, deceased, are requested to send in their claims to Mr. Christian duntz felt, and the rest of the royal Council at that place, and likewise any person indebted to the said estate are desired to pay in the same to the said Mr. Dintzfelt. on or before the expiration of one month, from this date. March 25, 1780. At Mr. WILLIAMSONS AUCTION ROOM. OLD PLAY HOUSE. WILL be sold by public Auction on Tuesday next the 4th Inst. now laying at Baleah Gaut, and some Masts and Planks laying at Nimtullah belonging to the estate of C. S. Playdell Esq; deceased damaged Stationary and Sorts belonging to the Hon. Company. Conditions of Sale. The Purchasers to bind themselves in the Penalty of 25 per Cent. to be forfeited in case they do not pay for and clear away their respective Lots within ten days from the time of Sale as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a re-sale. Calcutta April 1, 1780. To be S O L D. A LARGE and Elegant Single Stone Diamond RING, the weight of the Stone is 13 Ruttys or a little more, for particulars please to enquire of Mr. Schultz. Calcutta April 1, 1780. At Capt. A B E R C R O M B Y'S near CHAUND PAUL CAUT, On Friday the 7th April. WILL be sold by public Auction, by Mr. DONALD, this Europe Goods undermentioned just imported by the Walpole one of the Ships of the 2d. Fleet, Porter and pale Beer in Casks, Cyder and Perry in bottles, Claret in Chests, Cherry Brandy Rum-shrub, White Wine Vinegar, Confectionary in Cases, Mutton Pork and Hams, Hogs Cheeks, Tongues pickled and dryed Mustard, Mushrooms Capers, French Olives, Pickles in half and quarter Cases, Dryed Salmon Butter and Cheese, Linseed Oil in Jars, Almonds in Jars, And a great variety of other Articles Conditions of Sale. For Sicca Rupees the Goods to be paid for and removed within ten days of the Time of Sale, or they will be resold for account and at the Expence, of the first Purchaser. The Sale to begin exactly at 10 o'Clock. W A N T E D. AN Apprentice to a very genteel Business, the Son of a European, he must be well acquainted with the English Language, must write a good Hand and understand something of accounts, and of good connections, the Parents, or Guardian of such a person by applying to Mr. HICKY, at the printing office, may meet with an opportunity of providing for their Son, or pupil, Calcutta April 1, 1780. E L O P E D, FROM his Masters service about two months ago, and is supposed to have gone up the Country in the Service of some officer, a Little Slave Boy about twelve years old, can speak, read, and write English very well. Any Gentleman discovering such a person amongst his servants, and will give intelligence to the Printer it shall be thankfully received, by the Gentleman who has lost the boy. Calcutta April 1. 1780. 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 AURIOL, Secretary. List of Passengers arrived in the Walpole. Miss Marinura Birch. A most greable and accomplished young Lady, Mr. Thomas Philpot, a Writer, Cap. John Henderson, George Lincelin, John Wedderburne, Cadets. Thomas Smith, George Leick, John Duff, Buckley Gould, Timothy Leigh, James Cheap, James Sinclair, Mr. Charles Allen, an Assistant surgeon returned to to his station. Edward Brampton. To solicit the superior Court to be admitted one of the Faternity. William Tate a free Mariner. List of of Passengers per True Briton, Miss Ann Morse, ditto Sarah Morse, ditto Ann Forbes, Elizabeth Lushington, Mr. William Wodsworth, Fact. Thomas Brooke, Writer, Walter Mc. Guire, Cornelius Berd, Frederick Wheelor, Jonathan Cowet, Charles Middleton, Cadet. John Gilbert, James Alexander Erwin, Richard Copper, Joseph Gascoyne, Benjamin Wm. Warren, John Fairly Smith, Peter Coulley, Charles Dood, Charles Brietzcke, L O S T or S T O L E N, A Few days ago, between Patna and Calcutta, a heart bearing the initials M. C. deeply impressed. The owner supposes he was deprived of it by witchcraft, and that it is now in the possession of a certain enchantress on that road. Whoever brings it to the printer shall be well rewarded; or should the person who is supposed to have taken it, be inclined to keep it, and will make a fair exchange, it shall be deemed no robbery. To prevent mistakes, as there are many hearts which have the same initials, the indentity of the one now advertised may be ascertained by the impression being much deeper than in any of the rest; and the marks of violence which may be found on it are all recent, it never having suffered any injury before. L O S T, IN Calcutta, between the Court House and the Esplanade a Diamond breast Buckle, Whoever has found it and will give intelligence of it to Mr. H I C K Y. At the Printing Office. shall receive a reward of six Gold Mohurs.

POET'S CORNER. TO THE EDITOR PROCEED and thus weekly amend, We increase in our wish to peruse, Your bards to Parnasus asend. And in time will obtain a kind muse. To learn what'er passes be thine, All things must improve by degrees, Be it thine to count fondly the time, And doubtless your endeavours will please. C. One of the moslems, having taken some pains, to learn the Language of the Franks, desires him, who difuses, the Rays of Infromation and Inteligence, throughout the East, to publish, the following story, told of Lebid and the prophet of God, Mahomed, on whom be the blessing and Peace of God! WHERE Lebib, at the Ocadh, fung, Arabian Legends say, Suspended o'er the Kaaba hung, In triumph raised his golden lay. Our prophet, touched with nobler Rage, The pagan's happy art defy'd, Turn'd to the Koran's blessed page, And plac'd a chapter by it's side. While lebid read, ingenuous shame, Her veil drew o'er the poet's face, Who, weeping for his wounded fame, Resign'd the honourje of the place. While lebid thought, thepagan's soul, Illumin'd by th' radient word, Confess'd God's finger thro' the whole, Turn'd to the prophet, and ador'd. ABDALLA. A Table, addressed to the AMERICANS upon their Treaty with France. REJOICE, Americans, rejoice! Praise ye the Lord with heart and voice; The treaty's sign'd with faithful France, And now like Frenchmen, sign and dance! But when your Joy gives way to reason, And friendly hints are not deem'd treason, Let me, as well as I am able, Present your Congress with a fable. Tir'd out with happiness, the frogs Sedition croak'd thro' all their bogs; And thus to Jove the restless race, Made out their melancholy case: "Fam'd as we are for faith, and pray'r, We merit sure peculiar care. But can we think great good was meant us, When logs for governors were sent us? Which numbers crush'd they fell upon, And caus'd great fear;—till one by one, As courage came, we boidly fac'd 'em, Then leap'd upon 'em, and disgrac'd 'em? Great Jove," they croak'd, "no longer fool us; None but ourselves are fit to rule us: We are too large too free a nation, To be incumber'd with taxation. We pray for peace but with confusion, Then right or wrong a revolution! Our hearts can never bend t'obey; Therefore no king—and more we'll pray." Jove smil'd, and to their fate resign'd The restless, thankless, rebel kind. Left to themselves they went to work; First sign'd a treaty with King Stork, Who swore that they with his alliance, To all the world might bid defiance: —Of lawful rule there was an end on't, And frogs were henceforth independant! At which the croakers, one and all! Proclaim'd a feast and festival! But joy to day brings grief to morrow; Their feasting o'er, now enters sorrow! The Stork grew hungry, long'd for fish! The monarch could not have his wish: In rage he to the marshes flies; And made a meal of his allies; Then grew so fond of well-fed frogs, He made a larder of the bogs! Say, Yankies, don't you feel compunction, At your unnatural, rash conjunction? Can love for you in him take root, Who's Catholic, and absolute? I'll tell these croakers how he'll treat'em! Frenchmen, like Storks, love—frog, to eat 'em. To be LET; A GARDEN House, consisting of a Hall, Three Rooms and two Virandoes; situated on the Cuiday Road, near Ally Pore. For particulars apply to Mr. THOMAS ADAMS. Mr. DUNCAN, BEGS leave to inform the Gentlemen of the Settlement, and public in general, that he has given up the Business of Auctioner, for a few Months, till he gets a House better situated for that branch of Business, which he intends carrying on again, as soon as he succeeds. In the mean time, returns his most sincere thanks, to the Gentlemen of th Settlement, who have favoured him with their Commands hitherto! and begs leave further to inform them, and the Public, that he still continues to carry on the Commission Business; in Purchasing and Disposing of Goods, Freighting of Ships, and Vessels, at the usual rates, both for Merchants in this place, also for Gentlemen up the Country who may not be able to attend their Business in Calcutta; likewise for Gentlemen upon the Coast of Choramandel, or any port or ports in the Bay of Bengal, Surat Bombay and China, by directing to him here they may depend upon having regular intelligence, by every opportunity, and Price currents sent them, of the different Manufactorys, and Produce of this Kingdom, as also foreign commodities. Calcutta April, 1st, 1780. To be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail, AT the Red Godown in the Burra Baazar, the following Articles. 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 Heads. SUGAR CANDY, best fort in 1 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 fort, 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. THOMAS ET'S. March 11, 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 Concertos, with various accompanyments. High Scented Ottah of Roses, Rings of different Stones. Shauls and Shaul Hanukerchiefs, Old Madera in Pipes and Bottles, French Wax Candles, Sconces, Candles and Tapers. Country and Town Houses, Westfadia Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars, An Harpsichord, Chariots and Phaetons; An Officer's Marque, lined with Ginghams Slop Book Cases of Mahogany, Brandy Fruits, Plate, Large Strong Buggy Horses. A dark Dun Saddle Horse, of high cast, about fourteen hands high, lately arrived. A fourteen Oar'd Pinnace built in a rowe, lying at Mrs. Ros's Gaut. A new Pinnace, 22 feet Keel, 8 feet Beam, with a House in the cuddy, laying under a Shed at Mr. M'Sweeny's Bungalow, near the Hospital. WANTED. A EUROPEAN Carpenter who understands wheel and Carriage Work—to engage for a Term. For particulars enquire of JOHN PARKER, Esq. Calcutta April 1, 1780. CALCUTTA: Printed by J. A. HICKY.