Saturday 15 April 1780

H I C K Y's BENGAL GAZETTE; O R, Calcutta General Advertiser. From Saturday April, 8, to Saturday April, 15th, 1780. [No. XII.] B E N G A L. Extract of a letter from Camp at Ghode March, the 2d. 1780. WE arrived at this place Yesterday after a March of 5 Days from the Jumna, which is about 30 Coss from hence, a deal of bad road, here the rivers we have passed made some parts troublesome indeed, but out of the road round the country has the most barren apperance being cultivated to no part, the Company have not a tract of land in their possession so full of stones and one would suppose that the Country is rich. The Maharattas have been driving the duce between this and Gwalior, to the number of 15 or 20,000 the people here say, but we may allow one third to be the number. The Rana is encamped under the Walls of Gwalior, with a number of Riff, there is no ascertaining their numbers, from 10 to 15 perhaps with 20 or 30 pieces of Cannon of sorts in the Fort there are 30 pieces which we would not venture to use, and the Carriages are if possible worse than the Guns; there is one Brass Piece of an enormous Size badly mounted, it carries a Ball of 8 Seers, but what I look upon to be the greatest curiosity than any thing else at this place are the Lions; I this day saw two in different Places, one of them a very fine one indeed, the People inform me they are caught in the Hills to the Southward in Traps with Kidds in them. One of them made a snatch at one of my Servants, pulled off his turban and left the marks of her Claws in the side of his head. Inform Young, of this, he is curious in natural History, and I believe it is not generally received as a fact that there are Lions in Asia but he may depend on what I here advance. The greatest part of Houses of the the Town are built of free stone, and likewise the Fort it has many Circular Bastions, but at present I cannot form a clear Idea of its strength or extent but it cannot be great. The Rana was not above 12 or 13 Coss from us, the Rana's object is the Capture of Gwalior, I am told it is a remarkable strong place, and that artillery can be of very little service in Breaching the Fort, I am not in the secret and therefore cannot inform you whether we are to attempt it. Palmu is to be at Futty Ghur as this day, so it seems he is in no hurry to come this way. The Rana is building an elegant pallace of Stone in the town, which before it can be finished must cost him many Lacks, the Masons seem to work very neat and elegant (when compared with any thing I have before seen in the Country) and I am apt to think he has more money at Command than is generally imagined. March, the 3d. I have been out this Morning just in the rear of the encampment where there are Stone Quarries, and Stone Shot and Shells making, the latter are quite new to me. Close to this Place is a grass Jungle full of Antilops and Hogs, a She-carry Shot a fine fat Boar Yesterday and we put up scores this Morning but it is so full of Stones that you cannot push. A remarkable Paryar Dog however made shift to Nab 2 Shoots and a Pig. Within 40 Coss General Sangster Says there are Boars of an Enormous Size who generally desperately and will Kill and Wound many People before they can be Killed, perhaps some of these lads fore-fathers owned the large Tusk I have for says they have remarkable large Ones. March, 5th We can now see the Walls of Gwaleah, as this Morning we marched 3 Coss towards it. I apprehended we shall now wait the arrival of the plenipo Palmu who is daily expected the Maharattas and Pindaries are hovering around the Country not many Coss from us, we may expect frequent alarms The Rana has I find more men in Arms than I supposed, about 10,000 I dare say, 6 or 8 Battalions foot, some Matchlock, some Armed according to our way. You shall hear from me as soon as any thing extraordinary takes place. Remember me to our mutual friends, Yours affectionately. C A L C U T T A. A FEW Days ago some Villians, contrived an artfu method to convey fire into the thatch of one of the Work-Shops belonging to Mr. Simpson's a Carpenter, but it was happily discovered in the following manner a gentleman who constantly employs Mr. Mr. Simpson to make and repair his Carriages, having sent his seice about a eleven o'Clock at night with an order to Mr. Simpson, as the Sice came up the Yard he seen some sparks of fire fly off with the wind from under the thatch, and on examing the place they found a Co-co-nut shell full of fire covered over with a brick and tied over with a string, there were two holes left in the brick that the wind might blow the fire out. On Monday last a passage boat coming from Chinsura to Calcutta, was overset and poor woman and a little Boy both Passengers on board was unfortunately drowned. Returned to Ingalee the Rumbolt Welch with the loss of her fore Mast S I R, I shall be obliged to your Correspondent Homo if he will point out in what part of Calcutta he saw the Niusances he Complains of particularly where the miserable Corpse of his fellow Creatures were exposed to Jackals and Vultures for exclusive of the point of Duty Humani nihil a me alienum puto, I am Sir, Your most obed. Humble Servant, T. Motte. To the Benevolent and Powerful. BE it known that fifteen thousand Inhabitants of Calcutta are since the late Fires in extreme Distress, their small possessions having been consumed; By the beneficence of the good and affluent famine has been prevented, but a more dreadful fate awaits them lingering Diseases exposed to the extremes of heat and cold, destitute of cloths and dwellings, to feed them may only prolong their misery: many of the Aged have lain down consent to die and the Infants wailing in their Mother's bosoms increase the calamity beyond the power of language to described or fortitude to bear: some overcome in he prime of life are emaciating, and with cellricus mind's hasten it's termination: Think upon this Scene, Ye Patrons of the Unfortunate. Exert your Influence clothe their nakedness, and give them habitations: "May honour greatness goodness still [ILL] With you"

FOR Sale by Private Contract by Mr. GEORGE WILLIAMSON Vendue Master to the Hon'ble Company, Diamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones, set and unset. Pearls of various Sorts, Country and Town Houses, Ship Book Cases of Mahogany, An Organ of 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with accompanymens. An Harpsichord, An Officer's Marque, lined with Gingham, Elegant useful and Ornamental Plate, French Wax Candles, Sconce Candles and Tapers, Old Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles, Exceellent French Claret, French Brandy, and Brandy Fruits, West-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars, A fourteen Oar'd Pinnace built Budgrowe, and a new Pinnace, having a House in the center, both lying at Chaund Paul Gaut, Two neat crane-necked Phaetons, A superb crane necked Europe Charriot, Five Chesnut Carriage Horses well broke in, A Large Strong Buggy Horse. Sets of Chariot Harness. —————— At Mr. WILLIAMSON'S AUCTION ROOM. OLD PLAY HOUSE. WILL be sold by Public Auction on Tuesday next the 18th Instant Holwell Place belonging to Mr. Richardson, A Garden House belonging to Mr. Hurst situated near the Byrah-Connah, For further Particulars enquire of Mr. Williamson at his office in the old Play House, At the same time will be sold the following Articles, Japan Dressing Boxes, China and Glass Ware; Furniture; Plate; Pearls; Diamonds; Rings; Gold flowered Muslins, China Silks; Madras Ezarees; 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 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. Mr. WILLIAMSON BEGS to acquaint the Public that on Thursday and Friday the 20 and 21 Instant will be resold such Articles as remain in his Godowns uncleared agreeable to the terms of his Sales, He therefore requests that such Gentleman as have omitted to take away their Lots will be pleased to send for them before that time. NOTICE is hereby given to all those that have any legal demand on the Estate of the late Mr. Thomas Griffith Deceased that they will appear and lay them before the Executor Mr. Lewis D' Costa and Executrix Mrs. Antch Griffith, before the 25 of May next. 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. CALCUTTA BALL. MR. BELVERE, the Dancing Master begs leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of this Settlement and the Public in general that he propose Opening a Dancing School for instructing Ladies and Gentlemen in the French, English and Spanish Dances, at one Gold Mohur per. Month, and one on their first entarice the House will be opened for the reception of the Ladies and Gentlemen the whole Day, till ten in the Evening, two nights in the Week except viz. Wednesday and Saturday and on these two nights he will not give any lesson privately to his Scholars as he proposes having two public Balls with good Musick and Illumination, agreeable to the Regulations of Europe, on the two nights above specified for the practice of his former and present scholars also those who have learned from other Masters where he intends to teach the different modes of Country Dances and their proper figures also correcting any small mistakes which they may make this Ball is to begin at eight and Continue till Eleven at night. And for the Expences that may be incurred on the above two Nights each Person to pay 2 Sicca Rupees per Ticket the House is situated in the Armenian street in front of the Road leading to the Portugueze Church, The first ball will Commence the 11t. Instant None but People of Character will be admitted and due Decorum observed and care will be taken that no offence be offered Tickets will be delivered at the same House. IT is requested that all Persons who have any demands on the Estate of the late Bryan Glover Esq; will deliver in their respective Claims to Mr. Charles Cockerell at the Garden House of John Ballie, Esq; on or before Saturday the 22d. Inst. CALCUTTA. ON Sunday last arrived in Town Mr. and Mrs. Martin from Cossimbuzar. Mr. Pawson had the honor of entertaining a very elegant and Brilliant Company at the Harmonic this Week, where the Circle of Beauty was larger than has hardly ever been known in Bengal. We are creditably informed that a certain lady not many Miles from the Old Fort, was elected nem. Con. Lady President of this circle; The Connoisseurs having given it as their unanimous Opinion, that she is Justly entitled to a share of eminence in Beauty. A new Cotillon was danced at the last Harmonic to the great Wonder and astonishment of many of the Spectators, and to the no small mortification of a few. It is universally allowed that this exhibition was infinitely superior to any thing known here of late. The Merit of this Performance is principally attributed to two young Ladies lately arrived, who we are informed took great pains in giving the necessary instructions to the Parties concerned; at different Rehearsals before the Piece made its appearance in Public. We are told that the following Appointments took place last week. Mr. Claud Alexander to the office of Military Pay-Master General, Mr. John Murray to that of commissary General, And Mr. John Macintyrr to that of secretary and Accountant to the Board of Ordnance; The following Gentlemen admitted upon the List of Assistant Surgeon viz. Messrs. Bengaugh, Campbell, Cochieve, Lard, Ballie, Henlock, and Mc. Grath. Yesterday some person unknown cut of the end of a poor Moor-Man's cummerband in which was tied a Purse containing of Twenty seven Gold Mohurs and 8 Rups. The Villian got clear of and left the original owner in utmost distress.

PROMOTIONS. William Maxwell Esq: To be Chief of the Council at Patna. William Rooke Esq: Chief of the Council at Dinagepore. Edward Fenwick Esq: In Council at ditto. Peter Moore Esq: In Council at Moorshedabad. Isaac Baugh Esq: Secretary to the Governor General and Council in their Revenue Department. William Webber Esq: Assistant Secr. to ditto. Benjamin Aplin Esq: Sub Secretary to ditto. John Bebb Esq: Secretary to the Board of Inspection. John Aelli Esq: Assistant to the Chief at Chittagong. Mr. EDITOR, HAVING lately fallen into company with a Gentleman in whom are united, a facinating plausibility of argument; and an astonishing volubility of tongue, I most unfortunately got over my head and ears into a debate, in which, tho, I was then, and am still of opinion I had the strongest side of the question, I could by no means confute my oponent. This would not have surprized me much, because he might, with great propriety, be classed among those Birds. That can confute, change sides, and still confute: but to my utter astonishment, the rest of the company instead of keeping up the Balance of power, by throwing their assistance into the Scale of the good cause which had the misfortune of a bad advocate, to which they were bound both by the tyes of honor and self-interest, either yielding to the seductive powers of elocution, or flattering themselves they should share the Laurels obtained by it over truth and plain sense, joined my Adversary; so that I was out argued and out-voted too with the additional aggravation of seeming singularly obstinate in supporting a mere Ipse dixit. I know my adversary's Generosity when he chuses to think seriously, and am reduced to take this Method of requesting him to convince them of their Error by saying half as much for as he did against my Thesis which he may remember was; That the burning of bricks; within the Town and environs of Calcutta, at this time of frequent conflagrations is dangerous and at all times detrimental to the health of the Inhabitants. I am Sir, Your most obd. Humble Servant, H O M O. Last week Mr. Aurial one of the Secretarys of state, accompanied by his Brother Jack, Mr. Maul, Mr. Perring, and Capt. Oriffice, set out for Burcool where, we are informed, they are safely arrived: and we learn that several Persons of Rank and fashion are now preparing for a like excursion and mean to set off in the course of this month. Barrampore April 9, 1780. This day, we felt a very heavy Shock of an Earthquake, between the hours of 10 and a 11 o'Clock in the morning which continued for about half a minute but no Damage Issued from it. ARRIVED. The Ship Trinquabar, from Trinquabar, she sail'd from Europe in March 1780 at which time the Danes, were fitting out several Large Ships of War, intended it is supposed for to assist the English. Wednesday last a Large Boat Loaded with Rice, and Wax from Chittagong. Was overset opposite the Powder-Mills. We have not yet heard whether any of the boats crew were lost. On Sunday last, we are informed that the Hook Ropes of one of the Gentoo Swingers, gave way, by which the unfortunate poor fellow was flung over a Straw House and Killed on the spot. On Wednesday last the Verrando of the new House belonging to Doct. Gardener, near the Water Side, and at present occupied by Claud Alexander Esq; fell in whilst the Workmen were finishing of it, and Killed three of them on the spot. HIGH WATER at Calcutta from Saturday April, 8th, to Saturday April the 15th, H. M. 15 Saturday, at 12 30 16 Sunday, - 1 24 17 Monday, - 2 12 18 Tuesday, - 3 00 19 Wednesday, - 3 48 20 Thursday, - 4 36 21 Friday, - 5 24 Mr. EDITOR. I Belive it is allowed that there is no man however low his station; but may be useful to the world, and prove a good member of Society, if he is attentive to his Duty, without quitting the road which he ought to pursue: On the strength of which truth, I hope you will let me have the honor of appearing in print as I mean to confine myself to a subject with which I am acquainted. I am by profession a Coachman; and I believe can have a good character from my master tho' I had like to break his Neck the other Day, how ver that was not my fault, but was owing to my being crossed by an ignorant black Postillion; who must needs flog his Horses into a gallop as we met, and then turn short to the wrong side to avoid the dust which, it seems, he thought too great an Inconvenience. tho, I am sure, I am never afraid of Dust, no Dirt, nor danger neither on my Coach-box, provided I came fairly by it. Had he been an Englishman; I could have seen him fairly out for it and so there wod have been an End of the matter, but as I have no mind to get fin'd for teaching another gentleman's black servant his Duty, I therefore, make bold to request the Gentry will themselves inform their drivers, that in meeting another carriage they are to keep the left hand side, let the wind blow from what quarter it will, and if they would not think it too free, I would also request that those of the Gentry who drive out in Chaises or Buggays would set them the Example themselves hoping they will excuse the liberty I take as it is meant for their good and by way of instruction. I am Mr. Editor, Your most obed. Humble Servant, Jonathan Smack. Mr. CANTWELL, BEGS leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement, that he has on sale at his Shop in the China Baazar, a most elegant assortment of curious Toys and play things for Children, which has been lately imported by the Fox India Ship. Calcutta April, 8th, 1780. THE Grand LOTTERY is to be Drawn at Mr. Samuel Brown's Europe Shop, Barrampore on the 28th, April 1780. JOSEPH BARRETTO, BEGS Leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the settlement, and the Public in general, that the Ship Betley's China Cargo consisting of a choice collection of Silks and various other Articles will be exposed to sale at a House situated to the Northward of Mr. Lambert, otherwise called the Old Permit, which will be opened on Monday next 18th Inst: at 10 o'clock in the Forenoon; and that no part of the Cargo will be sold, or any person admitted before the Hour appointed for the opening of the Ware House; He also begs leave, further to acquaint them that the sales will be made for ready money only, on account of the great inconvenience attending the collecting of Money at times; but that the Articles which may be made choice of by any Person shall be set aside till it suits them to send the money and take them away which he requests may be in three Days after they are bespoke otherwise they will be returned into the general Stock and exposed again to Sale. N. B. Mr. BARRETTO, is extremely sorry it is not in his power to get a House in a better Situation for the Convenience of the Ladies. Calcutta April 14, 1780.

**POET'S CORNER.** SIR, By inserting the following lines in your Gazette, address'd to the memory of a man, who being deserted by the Troops under his Command, was taken Prisoner, and cruelly put to Death after the Engagement, you will oblige, Your constant Reader, X. IN these sad lines a Hero's fate I mourn, Untimely from His Friend, his Country torn. True Tenderness, with fortitude combin'd, Each fairest virtue dignified his mind, Ah where alas shall I his equal find. When ev'ry art He had essay'd in vain, To animate his Troops, their flight restrain. Abandon'd, left by all, He scorn'd to fly, His nobler Choice was on the Field to die. At length Surrounded and a Prisoner made, No Fear he shew'd, no Weakness He betray'd. His latest Cares were bent those Troops to save, When Cowardice had mark'd Him for the Grave. His Duty well perform'd, in Soul Sedate, With calmest Chearfulness He met his Fate. In his brave Bosom gor'd with many a wound, Receiv'd their hostile Spears, and sunk upon the Ground. Whilst o'er thy Tomb the Tears of Friendship flow, And my whole Soul dissolves in speechless Woe. I fondly trace with mingled Joy and Pain, Those scenes of Bliss we form'd, but form'd in vain. Lamented Shade, accept this votive Lay, Which Heart felt Gratitude delights to pay. And as in life our wishes were the same, May I in Death still emulate thy Fame. Reply to the Answer to a late Advertisement. THAT Heart I lost the other day, Unwillingly upon the way, I seek, but Ah! I seek in vain, To find that stolen Heart again. I told my Loss, for who conceals, The Pang his tortured Bosom feels, That Pang into a thousand turns; The latent Spark but fiercer burns. My Loss now told, of what avail! Fondly I wish'd the honest Tale, To reach the Author of my Grief. Regain the Theft, and take the thief. Woud'st Thou, to shew thy Chymic Art, Transmute the Metal to an Heart. And throw away the needful Lead That fills th' Vacu'm of thy Head. Be it, by others, well assay'd, Not Thee, of what that Heart was made: Cast in pure Nature's plastic Mould The Heart I lost, a Heart of Gold. By Her, not Thee I would it were assay'd, By the chaste, Nymph for whom my Heart was made. To be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail. AT the Red Godown in the Rhadà 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 Pecul each. SOFT SUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds. RUM, in Casks. Ditto in Bottles. MADEIRA 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. DUNCAN, BEGS leave to inform the Gentlemen of the Settlement, and Public in general, that he has given up the Business of Auctioneer, 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 the 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 Choromandel, or any port, or ports in the Bay of Bengal, Surat Bombay and China, by directing to his Office 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. NOTICE is hereby given to all those that have any legal demands on the estate of the late Mr. PETER NICOLAI HEILIE, of Fredericnagor deceased, are requested to send in the same to Mr. Christian Duntzfelt, 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. Duntzfelt, on or before the expiration of one month, after this date. March 25, 1780. THE SNOW AUGUSTA, Arrived from MADRAS, the 18, Inst. AND will be freighted or sold she being newly sheathed in Sep. last and have all new rigging and Stores, for particulars to enquire of me A. NORTON. N. B. The above SNOW, is all Teak, Java built, and is Burthen 250 Tons more or less, takes 7000 Bazar Maunds of Rice or 2800 Bags. To be SOLD or LETT. By Mr. Robt. Duncan a House and Garden near the Bottahconnah and Situated to the Southward of Mr. Cha. Weston's Garden, consisting of a Hall, four Rooms and two Verrandoes, with convenient out Houses, For particulars please to enquire as above. Also two Budgerows one of 16 Oars the other of 10, they are both haul'd on Shore for inspection. Calcutta April 4, 1780. STOP'D. SUPPOSED to have been Stolen in the month of August 1777. An Horizontal Gold watch with a Gold Chain and Key. The Owner proving it to be his property may have it by applying to JAMES WITTIT in Calcutta. N. B. It is supposed to have been Stolen from a Gentleman up the Country as was advertised in Calcutta at the time it was Stop'd but has never been claim'd by the owner. WANTED A EUROPEAN Carpenter who understands wheel and Cabinet Work— to engage for a Term for particulars enquire of JOHN PRINSEP Esq. Calcutta April 1, 1780. CALCUTA: Printed by I. A. HICKY. First and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.