Saturday 22 April 1780

HICKY's BENGAL GAZETTE; OR, Calcutta General Advertiser. From Saturday April, 15th, to Saturday April, 22d. 1780. [No. XIII] ENGLAND. Extract of a letter from Capt. Cleveland of the Susannah letter of marque of 16 guns and 46 men, to his owners in London. I WROTE you by the new Weymouth Packet, which left St. Vincent the 16th of October, the particulars of the engagement with the Tyger sloop of Martinico, pierced for 18 guns, had twelve six and nine pounders mounted, 16 swivels, and about 157 men. The behaviour of my officers and people are scarce to be equalled, having for five minutes fought toe to toe with cutlasses; when the enemy attempted to board us, they were repulsed with great slaughter, our people being supported by a double line of small arms, and our nine pounders loaded with double round and grape, did great death among them at large. The action lasted forty minutes and we lay close aboard of each other, after which he took himself off, with the loss of twenty-three killed and forty-three wounded, most of them mortally. You have no doubt heard of the Elizabeth of London, the next day after we had parted company, by a sloop of 10 Guns, and 100 men, who borded him. The Master was inhumanly murdered by one of the Ruffians after he had struck. The Culloden man of war, arrived at Milford Haven, was one of Admiral Arbuthnot's fleet, and parted with him on the Banks of Newfoundland, where she received some damage, which obliged her to put into St. John's to refit from whence she proceeded to the continent of America to join the Admiral but not finding him on the coast, and the crew being very sickly, went for Halifax but upon consideration, it was thought adviseable to return to England. After she got into the Bay, the winds prevented her entering the Chanel through which she went to Milford Havan, where she now lies. The Culloden brought to England 150 French Prisoners, from Halifax, in number about sixty, and one Murphy, late a captain of an American privateer, who having behaved well, they put him on the quarter-deck as a midshipman, where he entered into a plot with the aobve prisoners to seize the ship, and throw the captain over-board; but just before they were going to put their scheme into execution, the plot was happily found out, the Frenchmen were secured, and Murphy, being tied hands and feet, was slung over the poop, and in that condition came to England; where he will be delivered up to Justice, to be tried for the conspiracy. BENGAL. Extract of a Letter from an Officer on the Coast, AHMUDABAD, was taken by storm by Gen. Goddard the 15th, February. During this Engagement we had but three private Kill'd, and the same number wounded. We had no Officers Kill'd and but five wounded. I Need not inform you that Ahmudabad is the Capital of the Guzerat Province and is a place of amazing Riches, and where they formerly carried on a very extensive, and lucrative Trade, the remains of which are at present very recent. I cannot Justly ascertain the further intentions of Gen. Goddard but am informed that he has joined the Madrass Reinforcement, and is now on his March down to Surrat. Tillechery is still invested by the Nairs, and the people of that Settlement cannot tell when their troubles are likely to have an end. Arrived at Madrass the Leuconia Snow! from the Isle of France, where she was sent a Carteal; but was not suffered into the harbour; and the French sent 30 seamen, besides, a Guard on bord, to clear her and was sent away after being there fifty two Hours; in which time the Asterly sailed to the Island of Burboon for Provisions, the Danish Ship which is Arrived lately at Trinquabar; from the Isle of France where she had put in for water, the Governor of that Island oblig'd them to land their Cargo, for which he gave bills on the French King, and could have failed in November, but was not permited to sail till the 15th, December, which is ten Days after the four Ships of the line and two frigates had sailed. The Leuconia. A Cartel Ship is lately arrived from the Mauritius which she left in January, who looked in and saw the Fleet formerly on the Malabar Coast at Anchor there and not increased from hence we know that the Mount Stewart and other Ships in company, have passed so far in safety. By the Elizabeth we learn that the three Men of War and Indiamen, were on the point of sailing from Madrass upon the eight Instant being the Day of her departure. The Sloop Dolphin Capt. Watson, in his passage from the Island of Burnio to Massaca, was overset off Pedra Blanca, when the Capt. and all the Crew perished excepting two Lascars. A R I V E D. The Ship Essex----Primrose from Madrass----The Elizabeth----Tebor from Bombay. CALCUTTA. On Sunday last about two o'clock in the afternoon, a fire broke out in the Bow-Baazar, which consumed upwards of seven Hundred Straw Houses. And much about the same time another fire broke out near the Cooley Baazar. Which destroyed several Booteek Shops, and did other considerable damage, the conflagration lasted upwards of two Hours. On Monday last another dreadful Fire broke out in Duramtoliah which burned every House down between that and the John Baazar the flames communicated so very fast that the poor people had not time to escape by which means it is report'd that there was upwards of 20 people burned to Death. Also a very great number of cattle, with Sheep. Goats Fowls &c. &c. The Editor begs leave to inform his Correspondance that all intelligence, Poetry &c. if sent any time before Wednesday, will be inserted in its turn, providing it is approved of. The two pieces of Poetry sent this Week came too late to be inserted.

Mr. EDITOR. AS I was Jogging along in my Palanqueen Yesterday, I cou'd not avoid observing without a kind of secret concern for the health of several of my tender and delicate Friends, a String of Parria Dogs without an Ounce of Hair on some of them and in the last stage of the Meange plunge in and refresh themselves very comfortably in the great Tank—I dont, mean to throw the least shadow of reflection upon the Centinels, as the present condition of the Pallisadoes is such that it would take a Battalion at least of the most nimble footed Sepoys to prevent them. I was led insensibly to reflect upon the small attention that is paid by people in general to a point of such unspeakable importance to their health and longevity as the choice and care of their Water, the great Vehicle of our Nourishment and to throw together a few Cursory Observations for the advantage of the more tender part of my acquaintance which experience has enabled me to draw. The Constant Use of the Tank Water I am of Opinion must be prejudicial from the vast quantity of nitrous Acids I have always found it to abound Combined with a small portion of Limestone and to subject the Drinkers of it to irritations in the stomach and Bowells as well as Glandular Tumors and Possibly slight Diarrheas where they are not of a very strong frame of body, hence a Change of Place is in my Opinion attended often with such surprising and faultary effects. The great increase of Fish in it must likewise add to its impurity and contribute not a little to give it that Raw disagreeable smell which is very perceptible upon a Comparative trial with other Waters. The River Water being a larger body has indeed less of these impure ingredients but at the same time partakes highly of particles of an animal and Vegetable Nature and of consequence is less fit for preservation, which property seems not so much attended to, as it ought by People going to Sea. Some Obscure Notion of the unsalubrity of both induces some People I know to boil them by which they will be made to part with their Limestone, particle which the concretions in our Tea Kettle sufficiently testify but at the same time they will become more strongly impregnated with the Saline Matter and therefore Worse. Damnantur imprimis Fontes, quorum aqua decocta Crassas Obducunt Vasa Crustis. Distilled Water (the favourite drink of that great Parent of Medicine Hippocrates for its, Superior Purity certainly Surpasses all others and I have often lamented in those days of Dissipation and Extravagance that our Gentlemen of Fortune never thought of putting themselves to this Wholesome peice of Expence, Next to this Rain Water which is in fact, a, kind of Natur. distillation, well deserves our attention and Claims our preference, but then it ought to be collected when the Atmosphere is not Replete with sulphuruous vapors and particular care shoud be taken that no dead nor consumed other Animal or Vegetable substance: I say when it is collected in this manner and preserved in stone or Earthen Jarrs it will keep I may say for ever. I have drunk nothing else you must know for these 12 Months and from a perfect Spectre am become one of the most lively plump fellows in the Settlement. PHILANTHO'S. Old Sly-Boots account of Arbitrary oppressions has been received, but as it breaths strongly of faction The Editor cannot give it a place, bei'g determined not to be the incendary slave of any party. Mentors Letters is received; his remarks are just, and his advice is friendly and good, for which the Editor is much obliged to him, and assures him that his kind admonition shall be strictly attended to. HIGH WATER at Calcutta from Saturday April, 22d. to Saturday April, the 29th. H. M. 22 Saturday, at 8 36 23 Sunday, 9 24 24 Monday, 10 12 25 Tuesday, 11 00 26 Wednesday, 11 48 27 Thursday, 12 36 28 Friday, 1 24 JOSEPH BARRETTO, BEGS Leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the settlement, and the Public in general, that the Ship Betsey'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 on Bills, 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 bespok otherwise they will be returned into the general Stock and exposed again to Sale. N. B Mr. BARRETTO, is extreamly sorry it was not in his power to get a House in a better situation for the Convenience of the Ladies. Calcutta April 10, 1780 CALCUTTA MR. BELVERE, the Dancing Master begs leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of this settlement and the Public in general, that he will 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 entrance the School will be opened for the reception of 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 private to his Scholars as he proposes having two public Balls with good Musick and Illumination, agreeable to the Regulations of Europe, on the two high nights specified for the practice of his present and present scholars also those who have learned from other Masters who he intends to teach the different Country Dances and their proper steps, also correcting any small mistake they may make. this Ball is to begin at eight and Continue till Eleven and for the Expences that may be incurred on the above two Nights each person to pay 2 Sicca Rupees per. night. the House is situated in the Armenian street in front of the Road leading to the Portugueze Church, The School will Commence the 1st; Instant but People of Character will be admitted and due Decorum observed. Care will be taken that no offence will 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; deliver in their respective Claims to Mr. Charles Cockerell at the Garden House of John Ballie, Esq; on or before Saturday the 22d. Inst. MR. DUNCAN, having succeeded in getting a more convenient situation to carry on the Auction business. He begs leave to inform the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public that he intends commencing that business again agreeable to his former proposals. The 15th of May ensuing in the large upper room'd House adjoining to Mr. Eaton's in the China Bazar. He likewise intends opening a Warehouse at the same House for the disposal of Goods of all sorts upon the usual commission either by Whole-Sale or Retail. Account of Sales to be delivered in Monthly, to the Proprietors of Goods sold by private sale, and the amount paid immediately. Mr. DUNCAN further begs leave to inform the Gentlemen and the Public in general that he will begin to receive Goods both for the Public and private sale at the above mentioned House, the first of May ensuing, at which time he removes to that Place from his present House near the late Mrs. Ross's Gaut. Calcutta, 20th April.

To be SOLD by PUBLIC AUCTION. The following Garden Houses Estates and Grounds belonging on Thursday the 27th April, precisely at Noon by Mr. [ILL] at his Auction Room House viz. Situated to the Eastward of the [ILL] at Chowrungee belong- to John Belli. Situated to the Eastward of the [ILL] belong ng to Mr. Robert [ILL] [ILL] Lodge, belonging to [ILL] Richardson, a new com [ILL] built Garden House [ILL] and drained situated [ILL] of the River, about a Mile [ILL] consisting of two Halls [ILL] Chambers with a Verandoe to [ILL] There is a small detach- [ILL] Building containing two [ILL] and two closets for the ac- [ILL] of Visitors. The Cook [ILL] Pantry and two Go- [ILL] contained in another detached Building. The Stabling in- [ILL] the accommodation of Eight [ILL] five Carriages with a small [ILL] adjoining and Pucka built. The [ILL] and measures about forty five [ILL] is neatly laid out and [ILL] a great variety of Flower [ILL] Trees, has a very fine Tank, [ILL] private Road (lately made) [ILL] Barnagore immediately to [ILL] which is now rented for [ILL] to Mr. Dawson, at the [ILL] Rupees 300 per Month. [ILL] particulars enquire of Mr. [ILL] at his Office; where the [ILL] are deposited for inspection. [ILL] conditions of Sale. [ILL] chaser to bind Themselves [ILL] penalty of 25 per Cent to be [ILL] case they do not pay the [ILL] their respective Purchases [ILL] the 7th of May next ensu- [ILL] payment being made to [ILL] possession to be given [ILL] engage to make good all losses [ILL] that may occur by the [ILL] [ILL] of the EXECUTORS, [ILL] be sold by Public Auction [ILL] Thursday and Friday the [ILL] April 1780, by Mr. William- [ILL] Auction Room, Old Play- [ILL] following Effects belonging [ILL] of BRYAN GLOVER, [ILL] consisting of [ILL], Black Wood and Dog- [ILL] [ILL] assortment of Plate [ILL] and valuable Collection of [ILL] [ILL] and Prints by eminent [ILL] [ILL] variety of other Articles. [ILL] conditions of sale, [ILL] chasers to bind themselves [ILL] penalty of 25 per cent to be [ILL] case they do not pay for [ILL] 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. FOR Sale by Private Contract by Mr. GEORGE WILLIAMSON Ven- due Master to the Hon'ble Company, Diamonds, Rubies, and other Preci- ous Stones, set and unset. Pearls of various Sorts, Country and Town Houses, Ship Book Cases of Mahogany, An Organ of 12 Barrels which per- forms several of Handel's Concertoes with accompanyments, An Harpsichord, An Officer's Marque, lined with Gingham, Elegant useful and Ornamental Plate, French Wax Candles, Sconce Can- dles and Tapers; Old Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles Excellent French Claret, French Brandy; and Brandy Fruits, West-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars, China Fruit and Flower Trees and Shrubs, Two neat crane-necked Phaetons, A superb crane necked Europe Char- riot, A Large Strong Buggy Horse. Sets of Chariot Harness. 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 assort- ment of curious Toys and play things for Children, which has been lately im- ported by the Fox India Ship. Calcutta April, 8th; 1780. 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 De Costa and Executrix Mrs. Rittah Griffith, before the 25 of May next. LOST, ON Wednesday the 29th of March, and supposed to have been droped at the door of the Harmonick house, a Diamond Hair-pin set in the Form a Star. Whoever will bring it to Mr. Bernard, in whose possession the fellow to it may be seen, shall receive a reward of three Gold Mohurs or if it has been bought at a higher price by any Shop- keeper, who will restore it to the owner the price which he has given will be re- paid with thanks. WANTED. A EUROPEAN Carpenter who un- derstands wheel and Cabinet Work—to engage for a Term for particulars enquire of JOHN PRINSEP Esq., Calcutta April 1, 1780. ALL Persons having any Claim or demand upon the Estate of the late GEORGE HURST Esq: deceased are desired to send in the same to Nathaniel Middleton and Thomas Grady Esquires Executors of the last Will and Testa- ment of the said GEORGE HURST, on or before the thirty first day of May next And all Persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their respective Debts within the above time. To be SOLD or LETT. A LARGE and Commodious upper room'd Dwelling House situated, near the late Mrs. Ross's Gaut by the River side, Consisting of two large Halls; four Rooms, and two Ver- andoes above Stairs, and seven Conven- ient Godowns below for Particulars ap- ply to Mr. Duncan, who at present occupies the same House; but intends leaving it the 1st. of May, ensuing when it may be entered upon. 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, con- taining 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. TOUCH- ET'S. March 11, 1780. NOTICE is hereby given to all those that have any legal de- mands on the estate of the late Mr PE- TER NICOLAI HEILTE, of Fredericna- gor 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. Dintzfelt, 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 mor: or less, takes 7000 Bazar Munds of Rice or 2800 Bags.

POETS CORNER. By a LADY. RESOLVE, why eastern Tyrants say, The fairer Sex possess no Soul; They who the proudest Heart may sway, And all the wiser Sex controul. They to whom all the Charms belong That Love, and softness can impart! Who shine in ev'ry Poets Song, The Theme of each impassion'd Heart. I must allow, (The Tyrant cries) They are the objects of desire, I view their Charms with ravish'd Eyes, I feel for them Love's fiercest Fire. But 'tis their persons I adore, Not on their minds bestow a thought, They're lovely. But I grant no more 'Tis we with Wisdom's Lore are fraught. Ours is the Knowledge, ours the sense, Stern Wisdom scorns a Woman's mind, Exterior Charms their sole pretence. Their Boast to Beauty's Form confined. But ye, with nobler minds endued. Account for this ungenerous plan, Say, why from Heaven the Fair exclude, And give the Soul, alone to Man. *** In answer to a late Paragraph. NEAR the old Fort, that Beauties are Who are entitled to a share, Of Eminence I freely own. But know there's one surpassing fair, With whom no other can compare, May justly claim the Cyprian Throne. CALCUTTA PRICE CURRENT. for the Month of April 1780. ALLUM 6 per Mau. A Broad Cloth Aurora, 98 per piece D. D. Midling, 110 per ditto, D. D. Superfine, 200 per ditto, Course Green, 65 per ditto. Midling do. 75 per ditto, Fine do. 125 per ditto, Course Yellow, 100 per ditto. Midling do. 105 per ditto, Fine do. 150 per ditto, Course Blue, 74 per ditto. Midling do. 80 per ditto, Fine do. 175 per ditto. Course Black, 65 per ditto, Midling do. 69 per ditto. Fine do. 150 per ditto, Course White, 65 per ditto. Midling do 80 per dittot, Fine do. 150 per ditto Perpits 3 Covs. broad, Red do. 50 per ditto, Black do. 45 per ditto, Yellow do. 45 per ditto, White do. 45 per ditto. Blue do. 45 per ditto. Green do. 45 per ditto. Orange do. 60 per ditto. Perpits 2 Covs. broad, 27 per ditto. Red do. 15 per ditto. Black do, 27 per ditto, Yellow do. 20 per ditto, White do. 20 per ditto, Blue do. 26 per ditto, Green do. 24 per ditto, Orange do. 40 per ditto. China Beads, 60 per Mau. Black do. 40 per ditto. Blue do. 40 per ditto, Red do. 60 per ditto, White, do. 40 per ditto, Green do. 35 per ditto, Yellow do. 40 per ditto Copper Dutch Japan 55 SR per ditto Do. English in Sheets, 53 CR. per do. Do. Do. plate 48 per ditto, Cotten, 18 8 p. m, Do. Second fort, 18 per ditto, Coral Faur, 3 pet each Sac Weight, Mungu, 1 8 do. do. Nem, 9 Cochinial, 16 per Sear Coffee 30 per Mau. Cinnamon, 20 per Sear, Cloves, 7 per ditto, Camphire, 50 per Mau. Canvas English, 35 per peice. Do. Danish, 28 per ditto, China Dammer, 3 per Mau. Country do. 2 per ditto, French Gold Thread, 1 14 per each Sac. Weight. Do. Silver Do. 1 10 per do. do. English Gold Thread 1 12 per do. do. Do. Silver Do. 1 10 per do. do. Male Chank 1ft. Sort, 60 per Rd. Do. do. 2d. 50 per Hund. Do. do. 3d. 25 per ditto, Do. do. 4th. 5 per ditto, Female Chank 1ft. Sort, 50 per ditto, Do. do. 2d. 40 per ditto, Do. do. 3d. 15 per ditto, Do. do. 4th. 2 per ditto, Cowries Maldivia 14 per Mau. Do. Pattah 64 Poun 1 per 1 Rupee Hortaul Lucknow 23 per Maund, Do. Tubky 14 per ditto, Iron Europe flate 11 per ditto, Do. Do. Bear 10 per ditto, Do. Balasor hook 6 8 per ditto, Do. Berboom hook 5 per ditto, Jute 2 8 per ditto, Lead 13 12 per ditto, Linseed Oil 20 per ditto, Madeira Comp. 365 SRsr per Pipe Tooteuague thin 14 per ditto, Do. thick 13 8 per ditto, Nutmegs 4 per Seer, White Nankeen 27 per Courge, Brown do. 24 pir ditto, Pitch 40 per Barrell, Pepper Malabar 24 per Maund, Do, Curchie 26 cer ditto, Pelongs 6 per peice, Porter 150 per Caf, Rattans Malacca 12 ans. per Hund. Canes 20 per ditto, Red Wood 34 per Mau. Salt Coast 72 per ditto, Do. Country 50 pe. de. do, Sandal wood 25 per Maun. Saffron 12 pir Sear, Tea 100 Tin Small 25 pe. ps Do. Large 21 Vermillion Europe 34 Wax Pegue 44 Do. Malaca 32 White Lead 20 pe. ps Quick Silve. China 28 Country Produce Beetlenut 9 12 Bable Trees Large 5 per ea Gram Boot 1 4 pe Do. Muscolly 12 Charcoal 10 Chalk 7 Common Sred 8 Cow Tail White 100 Chunam Stone. 55 per [ILL] Do. do. 50 p Gunies. 12 per h Ghee 6 pe Do. Gurrahs 38 Ginger 2 pe Jaggree Lump 3 Long Pepper 7 Cotorah Jaggree 1 8 Oil Mustard 5 8 Matt 6 per h Do. Small 4 Coconut Oil 8 Wheat 1 8 Do. Second 1 4 Do. third 1 1 Patna Opium 500 Purneah do. 440 Boglipore do. 300 Rungpore do. 300 3 Letters Raw Silk Cossimbazar Sear. 2 Letters do. do. Radnagore 8 Salt Petre 6 4 Salt Petre 2d. 5 8 Rungpore Silk 7 Sugar Benares 7 8 Do. Rnugpore 7 Shell Lack 20 Turmerick 4 Tincal 20 Do. 2d. 14 Tobac Hidgely 5 Do, Cotdhara 3 Wax Bengel 47 Wood Oil 10 Rice fourth 15 3 Do. third 10 Do. Second 14 Do. first 18 Excha. on Madras 370 A Pagodas. TO BE LET THAT Large and Commodious Garden-House, at present occupied by Henry Richardson, Esqr. situated near the John's Bazar, a pleasant and airy spot of Ground. For particulars please to apply to Mr. EDWARD FIRET. Calcutta April, 25 CALCUTTA: Printed by J. A. HICKY. Esqr: and late Printer, to the Hon. COMPA[NY?]