Saturday 17 June 1780

HICKY's BENGAL GAZETTE; OR, Calcutta General Advertiser. A Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None, From Saturday June, 10th to Saturday June, 17th 1780. [No. XXI] FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. Extract of a Letter from LONDON, Sept. the 30th 1779. TWENTY Ships will be taken up for all India, this season nine only are yet stationed of which the following is a list. Royal Charlotta, Jos. Cotton, St Helina Bombay and China. Stormont, J. Rogers, Chi. direct. D. Portland, Sutton Bridgewater, Parker Contractor, Durand Rockingham, Hamilton } Coast & C. London, Webb Ponsbourne, Le Measurier York, Blanchar'd The following suppos'd for Bengal but not yet taken up, Speaker, R. Scott, Devonshire, Morgan, Kent, Thompson. Vansittart, Young Anson, And some of the first of the Limerock Fleet after their Arrival in the Thames. Extract of a Letter from LONDON, Oct. 30th 1779. OUR Grand Fleet is out, 'its said to cover the India and other Ships from Ireland. Our Fleet consists of forty three sail of the Line and 6 of 50 Guns, the Combined Fleets of 66 sail of the Line, and three Frigates for every one we have. D'Estaing is arrived from the West Indies with 14 sail more of the Line, tis Imagined they mean to engage us next Month. Grenada St. Vincents and Dominico are taken from us in the West. Sir Geo. Collyer has taken or destroyed 19 sails of Arm'd Vessels and 24 Transports sent by Congress on an expedition. We are learning the Military Discipline in the City and raising Forces for its protection. The Times are critical very little Business doing. High Taxes, a divided Nation. Bad Men at the head of Affairs,—Ireland you will observe is going to play the same Game as America.—All cool Men dreading the event as England was never in so dangerous a situation. Insurance exceeding high 30 per Cent out and home from India, Respondentia is 45 per Cent and will be 50.— The Tradesmen cannot Trust and Cash scarce you may therefore conclude Investments must be small but how the Ships will get Men to Sail is impossible to conceive. The Bengal and Bombay Ships not yet taken up, nor will they until the Limereck fleet arrives which God knows when that will be — They ask 8 per Cent Insurance from thence here.— The Bengal Ships cannot sail before May 80 nor then if they find Difficulty in getting Men which no doubt they will. Bengal goods are here much as they were, there being very little Export Trade. We are exceeding Anxious for good Accounts of the Southampton, Gatton, &c. as the French had a 74 Gun Ship, and 2 Frigates Cruizing between the Cape and St. Helena. There are other late News Especially of Sir H. Clinton having gained great Advantages over the Americans. Admiral Duff Intercepted a Fleet of Victuallers going with Wines and Provisions for the Spanish Camp which is before Gibralter which they have been Besieging a long time. Extract of a Letter from DUNBAR, in Scotland, Sept. 19th 1779. THE French fleet last night steered up the Firth, different opinions are given of their Number, which is not easy to be ascertained, as they do not keep all together, but cover the Sea from Teymouth to Fife shore.—The Dragoons and Highlanders Marched Westward this morning agreeable to Orders. Captain Railton, of the Ship Lanceston taken last Year off the Banks of Newfoundland, and carried into Boston where he was a Prisoner till the 16th of July last at which place he carried permission to come on a Dutch Vessel, Reports that when he left that place the Americans were building a 70 Gun ship and two 50ties at Boston and that at Salem they were building a 2 Rate.— Ships Daily arriving with stores from the French and Spanish, Ports for that purpose. Extract of a Letter from Madras. WE hear the the Duke of Kingston Capt. Nutt, left England the 18th of Nov. 1779, in Company with the Store Ship for the Squadron in India from whom she parted four Days after. The Kingston went into the Brazils and stayed a Month at Rio Janeiro from whence she came directly here, not hearing any thing of the Store Ship all that time it is apprehended that some Accident has befallen her as the Kingston herself fell in the Channel with the Combined Fleets in the night and narrowly escaped, they were Steering towards Plymouth. Our Fleet under Sir Charles Hardy was off Ushant their number are variously reported some account says the French and Spanish Fleet Consisting of 67 Ships of the Line our's of 52 others say the Enemies Fleet Consist of 58 and our's of 43 but all seems to agree in giving them a superiority of about 15 Ships of the Line and it is also said that there has been a great Imbarkation of Troops from the Court of France for an Invasion. The Kingston Capt. Nutt arrived from Europe at Madras 28 May Sailed 23 November from England in Company with the Protector or King's store Ship for India with the West-India Convoy, but parted with them very soon after they got out, the Kingston however made the Fleet again but the Protector never joined it. The West India Fleet are all safely got into Port tho' at the Cost of their Convoy. The Lephire of 44 Guns and an Armed Ship which were taken after a most fierce engagement by Paul Jones's Squadron his own Ship, sunk soon after from the Damages she had received. The Irish had demanded a free Trade having Forty Thousand Men in Arms aided by the Principal Men of the Kingdom and from the situation of affairs it is thought their request will be granted. Many Candidates for the Government of Madras but it is imagined Messrs. Call, Stratton, or Russell have the best Chance Col. Goddard is talkt of to Succeed Gen. Munro in the Command of the Army on this Coast.

[COLUMN 1] Extract from the LONDON GAZETTE, 17th of Sept. 1779, The following counter disposition, of Sir CHARLES HARDY’s Fleet against the Combined Fleets in order of Force will shew their Comparative Strength. Guns Le Bretagne, 110 St Trinidad, 114 La Villa de Paris, 100 St Agusta, 80 St Fernando, 80 St Lovv’s 80 Le St Esprit, 80 Le St Nicholas, 80 Phenix, 80 Carlos, 80 Rayo, 80 St Vencent, 80 La Couronne, 80 Le Active, 74 Le Neptune, 74 Le Glorieux, 74 Le Conquerant, 74 Le Palmier, 74 Le Intripide, 74 Le Zodiaque, 74 Le Citoyen, 74 Le Hercule 74 Le Bien Aime, 74 Le Dauphine, 74 Le Bourgogne, 74 Le Victorie, 74 Le Scorpion 74 Le Plutton, 74 Velesco. 70 St Isabel, 70 Oriente, 70 Septentrion, 70 Monorca, 70 St Julian, 70 St Joseph 70 St Mygely, 70 Vigitante, 70 And Guardia, 70 St Fra de Assia, 70 Sa Ysedro, 70 Princessa, 70 St Fra Paula 70 St Eurido, 70 St Damesco, 70 La Eugenio, 70 St Joachim, 70 Vincedor, 70 St Pascula, 70 St Pedro, 70 Brilliante, 70 Guerriere, 74 Arrogante, 64 L’Eveil, 64 Le Michael, 64 Le Alexander, 64 Indren, 64 Le Solitaire, 64 Le Prothee, 64 Le Tritan, 64 Le Ceton, 64 Le Actionaire 64 Le Bizance 64 Astuto, 64 Dragon, 60 San Espara, 60 Mino,. 44 ——— 66 Ships Combined Fleets, Guns 3786 [COLUMN 2] Guns. Victory, 100 Britania, 100 Royal George, 100 London, 98 Prince George 98 Queen, 98 Formidable, 98 Duke, 98 Namur 98 Union, 90 Blenham, 90 Ocean, 90 Sandwich, 90 Barfleur 90 Royal William, 84 Foudryant, 80 Princess Amelia, 84 Berwick, 74 Malborough, 74 Thunderer, 74 Bedford, 74 Centaur, 74 Courageaux, 74 Culloden, 74 Hector, 74 Invincible, 74 Monarch, 74 Ramillies, 74 Resolution, 74 Shrewsbury, 74 Terrible, 74 Valiant, 74 Alexander, 74 Alfred, 74 Egmont, 74 Defence, 74 Cumberland, 74 Triumph, 74 Canada, 74 Montague, 74 Asia, 74 Dublin, 74 Edgar, 74 Alcide, 74 Arrogant, 74 Bienfaisent, 64 Prudent, 64 St Albans, 64 Trident, 64 America, 64 Intripid, 64 Buffalo, 60 Isis, 50 Romney, 50 Jupiter, 50 ——— 55 Ships British Fleet, Guns 4234 This is the State of the British Fleet in which it will fail in quest of the Enemy, and if the vast superiority of our three Deckers to those of the Enemy against them, with the Number of our 74 opposite to their 70 be considered, it will appear that Sir Charles Hardy, will be much more than a match for them. this Fleet will be of this strength by the 25th of this Month. [COLUMN 3] Extract of a Letter from England, dated the 10th Nov. 1779, per. Kingston. WE learn from undoubted authority, that a new act for regulating India Affairs, is now preparing, that it is intended to increase the Supreme Council to seven, and that the Hon. Frederick Stewart, and Edward Stephenson Esq; are to be added to the five Members already in India. I am also informed, that the latter of these Gentlemen, will shortly be created a Baronet in consideration of his great abilities, and extensive Knowledge in the Revenue, Commerce, and politicks of your Quarter. CALCUTTA. True Briton Kedgeree June 10th 1780 YESTERDAY morning the weather was very fine with a Moderate Breeze from the N. E. about Noon grew very thick and Cloudy in the S. W. about 3 in the afternoon a Violent squall from the Westward attended with Thunder Lightning and Rains at half past 3 after several shocks, a severe one broke on the Ship which intirely shattered the Foremast, the head of the Main Topmast and also some small damage done to the Main Mast, Several of the people were struck between Decks particularly Francis Bowden in his leg which rendered him incapable of moving, and William Browne in his head, but are all in a fair way of, recovery. The ball of fire passed down the fore Hatch way, entered the Lazeretta where it broke, the explosion was very loud, and left behind a most intolerable strong smell of sulpher. Mr. DUNCAN. BEGS leave to inform the Public that He has an Outcry on Wednesday and Saturday every week, when Goods of all sorts will be exposed for Sale; The Outcry to begin at 10 o’Clock in the forenoon.---His wholesale and Retail Godown will be kept open every day (Sundays Excepted) from 7 o’Clock in the morning, till 2 in the afternoon and from 4 to 6 o’Clock in the Evening, for the receiving and disposing of Goods of all sorts by Private Contract, Whole-sale and Retail. N. B. A List of the Goods for Public Outcry may be seen any time before the Sale, If any thing particular early Notice will be given. China-Baazar Calcutta June 7th 1780. STOLEN. ON the Night of the 13th inst. out of the House of Mr. Honycomb, the following Articles, viz. one Gold Headed Cane, one Gold Stock Buckle, one pair of large Silver Shoe Buckles, one pair of stone Knee Buckles, three silk Coats, a large plain black Hat, and a Quantity of Linen; Whoever apprehends the person, or persons concerned in the above Robery, will upon Application to Mr. Honycomb, receive a Reward of Fifty Sicca rupees, on his or their conviction. Calcutta June 17th 1780.

FOR Sale by Private Contract by Mr. GEORGE WILLIAMSON Vendu Master to the Hon'ble Company, Diamonds, Rubies, and other Precious Stones, set and unset. Pearls of various Sorts, just imported, Country and Town Houses, Ship Book Cases of Mahogany, An Organ of 12 Barrels which performs several of Handel's Concertoes with accompanyments. A Beautiful Stout Toorkay. Elegant useful and Ornamental Plate, French Wax Candles, sconce Candles and Tapers, Old Madeira in Pipes and in Bottles French Brandy, and Brandy Fruits, West-India Sweetmeats in 6lb Jars, Chinna Fruit and Flower Trees and Shrubs, And a most elegant and Superb set of Glass Ware, lately imported consisting of Lustres, Gerandoles, Candlelabors, Epergne, Vases, &c. compleat for a Sideboard desert, and decoration of a Room which are to be viewed at Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION ROOM. A handsome Phaeton imported by the Ganges. Sets of Chariot Harness. At Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION-ROOM OLD PLAY HOUSE. will be put up to public Auction on Tuesday the 20 Inst. precisely at Noon. A Garden situate to the Eastward of the Bytah Connah measuring nearly three Bigahs, well stocked with a variety of Fruit Trees the Property of Mr. Bonifacio Rodrigues. Any Person desirous of Purchasing the same by private contract before the said 20th Inst, are desired to apply to Mr. Williamson, at whose Office the Title deeds are lodged for inspection. Conditions of Sale. The Purchaser to bind himself under the Penalty of 25 per cent to be forfeited in case he does not pay the Purchase Money on or before the 30th Inst, as well as to make good all deficiencies and expences that may arise by a Resale. Calcutta June 1st 1780. At Mr WILLIAMSON's AUCTION ROOM, OLD-PLAY-HOUSE. WILL be sold by public Auction on Tuesday next the 20th Inst, at 10, A. M. the following Articles viz. Dacca Muslins of different sorts, Cossimbuzar Taffaties, China Silk of different Colours Books, China Paper, China Flower and Fruit Trees, a bright bay saddle Horse about 15 Hands high and about 5 years old Warranted sound. On the same Day will be sold sundry Articles which have been neglected to be cleared out agreeable to the Terms of Sale. Conditions of Sale. The Purchasers to bind themselves under the Penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited in case they do not pay the Amount of the Purchase Mony 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 resale. Calcutta, 8th June, 1780 At Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION-ROOM, OLD-PLAY-HOUSE. WILL be sold by Public Auction, on Tuesday the 20 June next ensuing Precisely at Noon. An upper Room'd House situated in the Loll Baazar opposite to Mr. Le Blane's Having two Coach Houses and Stabling for five Horses with suitable Offices. Also two New Houses and a Garden Measuring about four Biggahs of Ground situate in the Loll Baazar at the back of Mr. Carmichaels Houses, And a large Garden situate at Sulky well stocked with Fruit Trees and Measuring Nearly forty Biggahs of Ground Pleasantly seated on the Banks of the River, and Presenting a beautiful Prospect of the Town of Calcutta. Any Person or Persons Willing to Purchase the above Premises by private Contract Previous to the Day above mentioned are Desired to apply to Mr. WILLIAMSON who is Authorised by the proprietor to treat. Conditions of Sale, The purchasers to bind themselves under a penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited in case they do not pay the Amount of their Respective Purchases on or before the 30th of the said month of June next ensuing as well as to make good all Deficiencies and Expences that may arise by a Resale. Possession will be given upon the Purchase Money being paid in to Mr. WILLIAMSON's Hands. Calcutta 30th May 1780. By order of the Board of Trade. WILL be sold by Public Auction, on Thursday the 22d. Inst. by Mr. WILLIAMSON at his Auction Room Old-Play-House, A Quantity of Culna Salt laying at Sutty. Conditions of Sale. The Purchasers to pay down 25 per Cent of the Lots Knocked down to them and to bind themselves under the forfeiture of the said Deposit in case they do not Pay the Remainder of the Purchase Money and take away their Respective Lots on or before the 22d. July next ensuing, and further engage to make good all Deficiencies and Expences that may arise by a Resale. Calcutta 14th June 1780. At Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION-ROOM OLD-PLAY-HOUSE, On Thursday the 22d. inst. at 10 A. M WILL be sold by Public Auction on the following Articles viz. Sundry Jewels, consisting of Seerpaitches, Calgas and Mallas belonging to the Estate of SAMUEL MIDDLETON Esq; Deceased, Dacca Mulmulls of diff. sorts, Cossimbazar Taffaties of diff. sorts, China Silks of diff. colours, Madras Piece Goods, consisting of Ginghams, Handkerchiefs, Chintz and Long cloth, Macca new Coffee, and a variety of other Articles. Conditions of Sale. The Purchasers to bind themselves under a Penalty of 25 per Cent to be forfeited, in case they do not Pay for and clear 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 resale. Calcutta 14th June 1780. SCHEME, OF A LOTTERY. FOR the large elegant Pucka built town House situate on the Esplanade, Belonging to Mr. Archibald Keir, at present rented by the Company at the rate of one Thousand Arcot Rupees per Month, to be drawn at Mr. WILLIAMSON's AUCTION ROOM OLD PLAY HOUSE as soon as the Tickets shall be disposed of, and the Money paid into Mr. WILLIAMSON's Hands. The LOTTERY to consist of 200 Tickets. Each Ticket to be 600 sicca Rupees and to be divided into Halves, Quarters and Eighths at the pleasure of the Subscribers, Four Commissioners to be appointed for the Superintendence of the Drawing, at a meeting (to be advertised in the Gazette) of such Subscribers as may at that time be in Calcutta. Books will be opened at Mr. WILLIAMSON's Office at the OLD PLAY HOUSE for the receiving of Subscriptions. To be SOLD. FOR Ready Money and Sicca Rup's by a Person that is obliged to leave this Climate on account of his bad state of health, An elegant budgrow with a Bed Room for 2 Cots and a large Dining Room in good repair elegantly painted and Draws but 7 inches Water, will go from Berhampore to Calcutta every Month in the Year has a good Europe Anchor and Cable and every other Stores for Immediate Use, Likewise Hock a fine toned Violin, and a beautiful Guitar. Canes, eligible Pocket Handkerchiefs Linen for Shirts and sheets, Cosimbuzar stockings ready made shirts and stocks. Fine new Hoyson Tea. an Eligible Silver Watch that may be call'd a complet time peice. Elegant pistols. Silver Mounted Cypher Seals, Watch Chains Gold Rings, set with a Most Brilliant Topaz, One Do. set with a Ruby, some Glass and China ware, Chairs and Couches with Madras Furniture the most Eligible Shauls and a thaul Waistcoat, two chair palanquins, a Fly palanquin an Eligible Hen coope, two Large China chests a brass Cantan and a Camp cott. An Eligible imag'd Or'd Budgerow that has 21 venetion Windows, with seats wide enough to lay on, and 14 People can sit on the seats and Lockers that will contain 50 Dozen of Liquor. For further Particulars please to enquire or Direct for Mathew Stevenson at Mr. Lewis Gego's Garden-House in Caikapore near Cossimbazar. TO BE SOLD. BY Private Contract the Snow Lydia Lately arrived from the Coast of Choromandel Burthen about one hundred and fifty Tons, for Particulars apply to Mr. Duncan in the China-Baazar. Calcutta 7th June 1780.

**POET's CORNER.** To a young WIDOW, WHAT pity dear widow that Bosom—those Eyes. Should be spoil'd,—these with weeping, the other with Sighs. For Sighs like to wind in a Bladder will swell ye, And tears will but furrow your cheeks I can tell ye. Ah! why should you grieve thus and pleasure forego, For a Husband who died a full twelve-month ugo. Now custom prescribes you should make no more pother, Forget your first Hubby, and choose you another. Dear widow I languish, I feell such a smart, Such a tender soft anguish Just here at my heart. When your Eyes drown'd in pearls, which are liquid you turn, And pour the rich gift on your first lover's Urn. I cry what avails it,? no tears can he see, Turn your eyes then sweet mourner, and look upon me; Your sighs he regards not, nor can your sweet breah, Tho' life's chiefest balsam—recall him from death. But me it can raise, then away with your grieving, Nor give to the dead, what's my due who am living SELIM. On reading some verses in the Gazette, intitled "An answer to a late Advertisement. HE Who to Poetry aspires Should learn e're he commence, That sterling Wit always requires, Some little aid from sense. But should he scorn this needful aid, How bright soe'er his wit, 'Twill be like what this Bard display'd, A very counterfeit. STOLEN. ON Friday Night a Gold Enameld Ladys WATCH with the Painting of the Graces awakening Cupid on the back of the inner Case, and a highly finished Steel Chain with three Gold Seals and Trinkets, and a Gold Enamel'd Watch Key to it. One of the Seals was in shape of an Urn set with Rubies and Pearls, the Motto Fidele et Constant. It is requested if any Person offers the Watch or Trinkets for Sale, They may be stop'd, and Notice given to Mr. Guthrie Watchmaker in the Raddah Baazar. Or any Person who will bring any of them to Mr. Guthrie shall be handsomely rewarded. Calcutta 27th. May 1780. To be LETT, THE Garden-House belonging to Commodore Richardson delightfully situated at Ducansore beyond Barnagore to be entered on the 15th. June, For further particulars enquire of Mr. William Bondfield. HALL's Repository for Horses and Carriages Conditions as follows. FOR every Horse 20 Rupees per Month every necessary and stabling found also trimed and giving exercise when required. For every four wheel Carriage standing and grease and Oyl found five Rupees per Month. For every two Wheel Carriage two and a half per Month. For stabling per Horse four Rupees per Month the Owner finding him Necessaries. For every pair of Horses breaking in for a Carriage Sixty Rupees. For every Horse selling five per Cent. For use of breaking Carriage per Month twenty Rupees. Halls stables at the black Horse opposite the house of George Levius Esq: near the Tank. To be SOLD, Wholesale or Retail. AT the Red Godown in the Radda Baazar, the following Articles, viz. SALT PORK, in Tierces containing 50 Pieces of 6lb each. Mess PORK in half Tierces, containing 37 Pieces of 4lb each. HOGS FACES, containing 25 and half Heads. SUGAR CANDY, best sort in Tubs of half Picul each. SOFT SUGAR in Bales of 2 Maunds. RUM, in Casks. Ditto in Bottles. 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 lift of Prices may be seen at the Godown, or further particulars had from Mr. GODEFFROY, at Mr. TOUCHET'S. March 11, 1780. TO BE SOLD. AT the Large Godowns opposite to the Portaguese Church. A Quantity of the Companys Madeira Wine purchased at the Sales of last Year. Wax Candles (in Boxes) of a snowy Colour. To be LET or SOLD. A New and Commodious upper room'd House consisting of a large Hall, two large Bed Chambers, two small ones and two Closets with a back stair case in one of them, the lower Apartments are good Godowns. There is also in the same Ground a small brick House well raised consisting of a Hall and three Bed Chambers with a Veranda all round.—Exclusive of these there are commodious Offices of every kind. The House is pleasantly situated on a high Spot of Ground containing upwards of twenty Biggahs which are laid out in a Garden, just to the Northward of the Village of Sulky on the Bank of the Houghly river, of which it commands an Extensive prospect both up and down. Any person wishing to treat for the above Garden may be fully acquainted with particulars by applying to Mr. Claud Alexander. To be S O L D. A SLOOP Burthen about 25 Tons well found sails Rigging and Stores compleat. Also an Europe 12 Oar'd Pinnace, with elegant Awning &c. compleat inquire of Mr. John Andrews, Old Fort. To be SOLD. A HANDSOME Chariot and Pair of well broke Horses, also a Phaeton and Harnesses. Inquire of Mr. Andrews. Blond Laces. English Silks and Gentlemens, Point Ruffles Inquire as above. To be SOLD. Glass for Windows of various Dimensions. Parchment Buff Leather, Ising Glass from Petersbugh, Fine sallad Oil, Shell Lack, Arrack in Leagures, Porter, pale beer, and Cyder, Fresh Danish Clar-et, Do. Eng. Claret, Coniac Brandy in bottles, English sweetmeats Hoffmans, Broad cloth of diff. colonrs, Fine Cotten stockings, Ditto. Gloves, Cambrick, Do. Handkerchiefs, Fine Dimity, Palampores, English Hunting saddles, And 20 Pipes of exceeding rich old Maderia, price 400 Rupees per Pipe. For Particulars enquire at Mr Andrews Library. To be S O L D, A very gentell Pair of Brilliant Diamond Dress Ear Rings, and sundry other Diamond Rings, single Stones, 6 to 8 Carets, lately arrived. Inquire at the Circulating Library. To be S O L D. THAT House belonging to Mr. JOHN PENDRED SCOTT, and now rented to Mr. PERRING, Situated betwixt the new House at present possessed by the Governor General built by the late Lieut. Colonel Fortnom. And the House now inhabited by Brigadier Gen. Stibbert and lately by Mr. Hurst. Any Gentleman willing to treat for the above may Know the Terms by application to Mr. Claud Alexander. For Private Sale. A New puckah built Garden-house situate on a very high spot of Ground at Russapuglah and next to the Gardens at present occupied by Simeon Droz Esq: from which it is seperated by a very fine sheet of Water. That large and commodious House in the Loll-Baazor at present occupied by John Levitt Esq: The large House adjoining to the above now occupied by Mr. John Carmichael. Further Particulars may be known on Application to Mr. Donald. Calcutta 24th. May 1780 CALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY First. and late PRINTEE, to the HON. COMPANY.