Saturday 30 December 1780

HICKY's BENGAL GAZETTE; OR THE ORIGINAL Calcutta General Advertiser. A Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None, From Saturday December 23d to Saturday December, 30th 1780. No. [XLIX] ADVERTISEMENT. THE Managers of the Theatre having generously offer'd to give a Benefit to Mr. SOUBISE, toward the completion of his Manege. Mr. SOUBISE appear on that night in the Character of Othello. And afterwards perform the part of Mungo in the entertainment. Mon. B----vere is preparing a new Dance, which, in compliment to the occasion, is to be called the African Fandango.---- The part of Iago will be attempted by the Author of the Monitor, and desdemona by Mr. ----, a gentleman of the doubtful Gender. ADVERTISEMENT. A Weekly essay intitled the TICKLER. will shortly make its appearance in this Paper, intended as an Apology for a Postscript to the Monitor. Intelligence Extraordinary. BY the accidental discharge of one of the stern chace Guns of the Defiance Fire-ship, Commodore Hicky, riding by single Anchor off the New Gaut, and swinging to the tide, a SHOT went thro, the THEATRE---- by which the Pitt and Boxes were laid together---- The Scenary shatter'd, and the Stage (from the violence of the shock) so totally deranged as to render it extreamly dangerous to be trod in future, by any Gentleman in who wishes to sleep in whole skin. At the time this accident happened, Barnaby Grizzle.----Peter Nimmock Esq; and little Turban Cantalino (from Chinsura) were in grand Consultation, in the Green Room,----on the case of Simon Lounger Esq;---- and Straining hard to Compose a MONITOR, for the next weeks Gazette, but their Costiveness was, effectually relieved by the fright occasioned thro the sudden Explosion, which had the much wished for Effect, of bringing them all three to stool.----They left the MONITOR unfinished, and all took shelter in the Necessaric Sh----te Conna! ADVERTISEMENT. In the Press, and speedily will be published the birth, parentage, and Education. Character and behaviour, of that Amiable Ingenious Gentleman Mr. Peter Nimmock the Editor of the spurious performance now manufacturing at the new Printing Godown. This Gentleman very early in life made his appearance at the Theatre in Smock-alley Dublin, where he play'd the part of Filch in the Beggars Opera with uncommon applause, Nature having given him every advantage from his figure. He afterwards quitted the sock and Buskin, and became one of the society of Peo- ple call'd QUAKERS to which Religious sect he was a peculiar Ornament, but being at length weary of the broad brim and starched band, He transported himself, as an Adventurer to the regions of Bengal. The next religion he assumed was that of a Deputy Salt agent to a learned Member of the Board of Trade, being of a Volatile disposition, and the Jungles not agreeing with the Delicacy of a battered constitution, he repair'd to the Capital, and the character we now find him exhibiting in (for the love of variety only) is that of a PRINTERS DEVIL, and Assistant Candle Snuffer to Barnaby Grizzle Esq; Comedian and Carpenter. News from MADRAS. THE latest advices mention that Col. Ross Lang, in Marching from Vellore, to the relief of Arcot, fell in on his return, a few days after it was taken, with a very large Body of Hyders Army, consisting of 20,000 Cavalry, besides Infantry and Artillery. The force under Col Lang consisted of about 5000 sepoys, 800 Europeans, and ten pieces of Field Artillery. The Col. with coolness and intrepidity ordered his Men to reserve their fire till they came up close to Hyder's Troops, who were galloping down upon them, intending to cut of their retreat to Vellore. By this cool arrangement, they gave Hyder such a reception, that his Army was totally routed and thrown into confusion, and 6,000 Kill'd upon the spot, and a precipitate and gen'l flight, saved the remainder. The loss on the side of the English is very inconsiderable. From this intelligence we may shortly expect to hear that Arcot is recover'd CALCUTTA. Intelligence from the Christmas ball. MONDAY Last being Christmas day, the Morning was usher'd in with firing of Guns. A breakfast was given by the Hon'ble the Governor General at the Court house, and at noon a most sumptuous dinner at which there were present many persons of Distinction, several Royal salutes were fir'd from the Grand battery at the Loll diggy, every one of which was wash'd down with Lumba Piallahs of Loll shrub, and the evening concluded with a ball, cheer'd and enlivened by the grand illumination and an excellent band of Music. The Ball was honoured mith the company of many amiable British Ladies, and the Lustre of their natural beauty, out rivalled the brilliancy of their Diamonds, and render'd them useless. Among those of the first fashion, and figure who made their appearance on Monday evening, nothing could exceed the elegance of Stephen Bagshaw Esq; who was alllow'd by all the Ladies to be the best dress'd personage in the Room. This reminds us of the compliment paid to that Gentleman, by the late Lady Ann Monson who frequently declared, that of all her acquaintance, he was best vers'd in the Bon ton. Captain Macfarlane made a very grand appearance, He was dress'd in his Uniform as regulating Captain Commandant, of the Feringies. The Minuets of certain Macaronies, and the figure Dances of some young Latitats lately imported, were greatly admir'd by the Ladies, for the variety of pleasing movements and Expressive attitudes displayed. Some of the Gentlemen had not equal Justice done them by their dancing Masters, and seemed to stand in need of a finishing stroke from Mons. Belvere, particularly a certain Artillery Officer, who compleatly Mimicked Mr. Dallas, in his admir'd Mock Minuet, in Lethe. The Ladies were all Elegant and Lovely, and it is universally allow'd that Calcutta never was decorated by so many fine Women, as at present: This surely must animate the choice spirits of Bengal, for "When Beauties are the prize, what mortals fears dying?" The learned Editors of the Monitor did not make their appearance at the Ball, being it is supposed very gloomy and cross-sick, at the success of the Original Bengal Gazette. Mr. C---- the Attorney, not being accustomed to wear a Sword, it got between his Legs, in endeavouring to disentangle it he lost his Equilibrium.----by which catastrophe he was so unfortunate as to drop a Letter out of his pocket (signed Veritas) and address'd to Mr. Hicky.----which appears to contain nothing but lies of his own invention, approved of at foot, by the hand writing of Sir Barnaby Grizzle of the Theatre.---- We are sorry to inform the Public that he is not likely to recover this fall, for some time, The Dinner and supper blended all the profusion and variety of a Lord Mayors Feast, with the superb elegance ofthe Royal entertainments at St. James's. Mess. Nicholls and Creighton were appointed clerks of the Kitchen on this Occasion, and the Hon'ble G---- G---- was pleased to confer the honor of Knighthood, on Edward T----t-a esq; for having entertained the company with Le Veritable Minuet ala marechal. The spirit of the Inhabitants of Calcutta, seems at length rouzed, and two Privateers of force are equiping to cruize against the enemy.----to protect Trade; and do Sir E----d H----h----s duty in the Bay. A pretty high impost is laid on Trade toward defraying these Charges, altho' the Trade of Calcutta is already Burthened with an unnatural Stoppage of 6 per. cent. which with the EXORBITANT and shamefull Premium that the Insurance C----y Tax the Honest Merchants with, amounts

almost to a PROHIBITARY EMBARGO on Industry and Commerce merely for the scandalous purpose of enriching a few individuals. Such is the outrag regulating system of Commerce and Privateering in this country. ——— while Liverpool Bristol, Glasgow, Leith, and every petty Sea port in England, have exerted the boldest Efforts to distress and destroy the the common Enemy since the War commenc'd. ——— The great and Opulent in this Country are actuat'd solely by the most groveling principles of selfishness, and insatiable Lust of Money, disregarding Honour, Country, or a single liberal and Patriotic Consideration. Oh! Ye Spirits of Honest Watson, KILLPATRICK, Knox, Lawrence, Clive, Cornish, Adams, and the former Hero's of Asia. Alas whither art thou fled? The True Briton Snow, (on board of which Captain, and Mrs. Penny were passengers) is taken, by one of the French Frigates, and Privateers cruizing off the Heads of this River. By calculation made by the Sagacious, ones, there are no less than ten French Cruizers in these Seas, O! tempora! O! mores. Query.—Whether it wou'd not be eligible at this desperate Crisis, to oblige the Opulent Armenians, Portugues (and the iniquitous tribe of Sarcars who have inriched themselves by plundering and defrauding the English) to contribute to fit out Privateers, or otherwise contribute to support the War. Wednesday last a Recruiting party consisting of a Serjeant of Artillery, a corporal a Drummer, and a Fifer, pass'd thro' the streets of Calcutta beating up for Volunteers for the Company, they had two able seamen dress'd in party Colour'd cockades, who it seems had deserted Neptune, and become proselytes to Mars. The 22d. of this Month, two of the company,s Pilot Schooners, the Race horse, and Comet, were taken by a French cruizer in Balasore roads. Extract of a letter from Chandernagore dated Thursday the 28th Instant. ALL the French were taken up, About 10 o'clock this morning. Officers went round with Guards, seized them and, (with some Portuguese) confin'd them in the Factory. Conjectures are various on this Occasion, but the Friends of old England heartily wish this step had been taken long before; and it is now hop'd that Government will prevail on the Chiefs of the Dutch, and Danish settlements, in this Province, to root out those who have taken shelter there in order to effect a complete, and total riddance of them. Fort William 18 December 1780. PROCLAMATION S. THE HON'BLE the GOVERNOR GENERAL and COUNCIL, having reason to believe that at this time there are many vagrant Europeans now in the Town of Calcutta as well as dispersed throughout the Provinces without any fixed means of subsistence, and as the services of such persons might be employed with great use to the public and Credit to themselves, PROCLAMATION, is hereby made that all Europeans, who are either British subjects or the natives of neutral States, and willing to enter into the service of the Hon. East India com. are invited into IT to serve during the continuance of the War, and no longer, being then to be permitted to receive their discharge. And for the encouragement of all well disposed Persons to be so employed, it is hereby promised, and has been ordered that a Bounty of two hundred Sicca Rupees per Man will be paid at the presidency by the Military Paymaster General to each man on his enlisting in the service of the Company. It is also hereby notified and proclaimed that this PROCLAMATION, will cease to have effect at the end of two Months, after which Period, no Person desiring to be enlisted on the terms herein mentioned, will be received, and all Europeans of whatever Denomination who shall be found either in Calcutta, or in any of the Settlements of the Hon. Company, or in any part of the Provinces, not having the Licence of the Company, will be seized and sent Prisoners to England. By order of the Hon'ble the GOVERNOR GENERAL and COUNCIL. Ex'd G. R. E. Hay, Act. Sect. Fort William 26th December 1780. THE Hon'ble Governor General and Council having been pleased to pass a resolution that all Frenchmen be required to leave these Provinces on or before the 31st of the ensuing month on pain of being made prisoners, and kept in close confinement should they be found in any part of them after that time, Public Notice is hereby given of this Resolution to the servants of the Hon'ble Company, and to all other British subjects within the Provinces who may have Frenchmen in their employ that they may accordingly give them their dismission, and cause them to provide for their departure from the Provinces by sea, on or before the 31st. of January. By Order of the Hon'ble the Governor General and Council. E. Hay. Act. Sect. A very Remarkable Will entered in Doctors commons of MR. JOHN HEDGES. THE fifth day of May, Being airy and gay, And to Hipp not inclin'd, But of Vigorous mind, And my Body in Health, I'll dispose of my wealth, And all I'm to leave On this side of the Grave To some one or other, And I think to my Brother, Because I fore-saw That the Gentry of the Law Wou'd find out a flaw, If I did not take care, Wou'd come in for a share, Which I no wise intended, Till their manners are mended, And of that (God knows) there's no sign, I do therefore enjoin--- And strickly command--- Of which witness my hand, That nought I have got, Shall be brought to Hotch Pott, But I give and devise, As much as in me lies, To the son of my Mother, My own dear Brother. To have and to hold--- All my silver and Gold As the affectionate pledges, Of his Brother John Hedges. This extraordinary Will passed a very considerable personal estate.——It may be seen verbatim as above, in the Register of the prerogative Office where it appears that administration (with the will annex'd) was granted to Paul Whithead Esq; N. B. There was also the following very remarkable and facetious Will made by a Mr. Daniel Martinet of Calcutta. Who besides leaving various laughable Legacies to many of the principle Gentlemen of the Settlement, left all his Debts to be paid by H. Vansitart Esq; the then Governor of Bengal, who with great good nature and humanity very faithfully complied with the Will of the deceased. At that time Candour and Benevolence prevail'd in Calcutta, and one was wereallow'd to pass free at the POST OFFICE. The last Will and Testament of Mr. Daniel Martinett of Calcutta, in the east Indies. In the name of God. Amen. I Daniel Martinett, of the town of Calcutta, being in perfect mind and memory, tho' weak in body, make this my last will and testament in manner following, appointing my trully beloved friend, Mr. Edward Gullston, in the service of the hon. united East-India company, of the aforesaid town, to be my executor, revoking all my former wills.—To avoid Latin phrases, as it is a tongue I am not well versed, in, I shall speak in plain English. First, I recommend my soul to Almighty God, hoping for pardon for all my past iniquities. Secondly. As to wordly concerns in the manner following: As to this fulsome carcase, having seen enough of the wordly troubles, I desire nothing relative to it to be done but its being stowed away in my Old green chest to avoid expence; for as I lived profusely I die frugally. Thirdly, the Undertaker's fees come to nothing, as I won them from him at a game of billiards, in the presence of Mr. Thomas Morice, and William Parkes, at the said William Parkes's house, in February last. I furthermore request, not only as it is customary, but as I sincerely believe the prayers of the good availeth and are truly consistent with decency, that the Rev. Mr. Henry Butler read the prayers which are customary at burials, and also preach a funeral sermon the Sunday next after my decease, taking his text from Solomon, all is vanity. In consideration of which, over and above his fees, I bestow on him all my hypocrisy, which he wants as a modern good man; but as my finances are low and cannot conveniently discharge his fees, I hope he will please to accept the will for the deed, Fourthly, To Governor Henry Vansittart, Esq; as an opulent man, I leave the discharge of all such sum, or sums, of money (the whole not exceeding 300 rupees) that I shall stand indebted to indigent persons in the town of Calcutta. Fifthly, To Mr. George Gray, secretary to the presidency, I bequeath all my sincerity. Sixthly, to Mr. Simon Droze, all my modesty. Seventhly. to Mr Henry Higgenson, all the thoughts I hope I shall die possessed of. Eighthly to Mr. Thomas Forbes, all the assurance which I had when I had taken a chearful glass though in fact a doleful dose. Ninthly, my wearing apparel, furniture, books, and every thing else I die possessed of, I bequeath to them who stand most in need of them, leaving it to the discretion of my executor, Mr. Edward Gullston (excepting the things after mentioned)—Unto Mr. Edward Menzies, of the ship Hibernia, I give my sea quadrant, invented by Hadley, and made by Howel, in the Strand; likewise my two feet Gunter's Scales. These I give him, because I believe he knows the use of them better than any commander out of this port. My silver watch and buckles, I give to Mr. Edward Gullston, in lieu of his sincere friendship to me during our acquaintance; and these I hope he will not part with unless his necessities require it, which I sincerely hope will never be the case. Also to Mr. Thomas Forbes, I give my gold ring with a blue stone set therein, which he may exchange for a mourning one if he pleases. I give my bible and prayer-book to the Rev. Mr. Henry Butler.

My sword with a cut and-trust blade, I give to Capt. Knox, as I verily believe he not only knows how, but has Courage to use it, and only in a good cause. As I have lived the make-game of a modern man, being a butt for envy and a mark for malice, by acting a little out of the road, though thank God never in a base way, I hope I may die with sincere love and charity to all men, forgiving all my persecutors, as I hope for forgiveness from my Creator. As it lies not in my power to bequeath any thing to my relations at home, I shall say nothing concerning them, as they have not for these six Years past concerned themselves about me excepting that I heartily wish them all well, and that my brothers and sisters may make a more prosperous Voyage through this life than I have done. DANIEL MARTINETT. The above Will may be seen in the Public Regester Office in Calcutta, those who wish to know to whom Mr. D. Martinett Bequeath'd all his Modesty——let them peruse the Will or Ask Mr. D——e. –––––––––––––––––––––– Verses found at Bandel CHURCH. WITH hands high erected, and up lifted eyes; Confess me your Sins, Child! each Rever-en'd cries, As Beauty approches the stool, The Keys like St. Peter, of Heaven I keep: You have nothing to do, but Confess and to Weep, Sweet salvation's infalible rule. But as to your Follies, and failings, my dear! Keep them to yourself, for I ne'er interfere In matters so endless as those. Absolution is there, in your power alone. You may weep, and repent or, may let it alone. Believe me, I'll not interpose Dear, Reverend Father Miss Cloe replies, I Thank you for all your angelic advice: But trust me, tho' here at your stool, The Woman who weakly her errors avows, Disgraces her sex, and that instant allows, Ev'ry school Boy to call her a fool To blindfold an Husband is truely, a joy! The first, and the last of our Sex's employ, From the Cradle quite on to the Shroud: Then, tell me! ye Critics in hearts, if you can, How a poor silly Woman shall conquer a man, If she Trumpets her follies aloud. We better are taught at our infantine hour: Too well mothers know what supports their own power. Not to tutor their daughters when young. No, no! all my sins I will, freely confess: And I'll trust Heaven, and you, with all these more or less, But I'll die, ere I own myself wrong, If these Lines are worth a place in your excellent paper, you will oblige. Portland. Epitaph on a LAWYER. GOD Works wonders now and then; Here lies a Lawyer, and an honest man. ANSWERED. This is a mere Law-Quibble, not a wonder, Here lies a Lawyer, and his client under. EPITAPH on a talkative Old Maid Here lieth the body of Martha Bauberee Spinster,—aged forty three Who on the tenth day of August 1780 became silent. THE Attornies of Calcutta may be said; to be to Lawyers what Apothecaries are to Physicians only that they do not deal in scruples. Epitaph on David Garrick Esq; by the Late DOCTOR GOLDSMITH. HERE lies David Garrick—describe him who can, An abridgment of all that was pleasant in Man, As an Actor confest, without rival to shine, As a wit if not first, in the very first line. Yet with Talents like these, and an excellent Heart, The Man had his failings—and a dupe to his Art, Like an ill judging Beauty, his colours he spread And he plastered with Rouge, his own natural red On the Stage he was natural—simple—affecting—— It was only, that when he was off—He was Acting With no reason on Earth, to go out of his Way, He turn'd and he varied, full ten times a day, Tho' secure of our hearts, yet confoundedly sick, If they were not his own, by finessing and trick. He cast off his Friends, as a huntsman his Pack, For he knew when he pleased, he could whistle them, back, Of praise a mere glutton, he swallowed what came, And the puff of a dunce, he mistook it for fame, Till his relish grown Calous almost to disease, Who perpered the highest, was surest to please, But let us be candid and speak out our mind, If Dunces applauded, he paid them in kind. Ye Kendricks! ye Kelly's! and Woodfalls so Grave, What a commerce was yours—whilst you got and you gave, How did Grubb street re-echo the shouts that you rais'd, While He was be Rossius'd and you was be-prais'd. But peace to his spirit, wherever it flies To act as an Angel and mix with the skies, Those Poets who owe, their best fame to his skill, Shall still be his flatterers---go where he will, OLD SHAKESPEAR receive him with praises and with Love, And Beaumonts, and Bens, be his Kelly's above. O. G. NOTICE. IS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar opposite Mr Guthries formerly Mr. Thomas Smiths, Europe Shop, is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz. The best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at the rate of one Rupee eight Ans per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee ten Ans. retail, Course piece Goods, Cossimbaazar Bandanas, raw Silks &. All Gentlemen favouring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfaction. A.J BERNARD. BEGS leave to inform the Gentlemen of the Settlement, that having purchased a large Quantity of fine Wheat, continues the baking business as Usual, hopes for the continuance of his customers favors. ALL PERSONS. WHO have any demands on the Estate of the late Lt. Colonel Upton, are desired to send in their demands, and all persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay their respective debts, to John Murray Esq; Executor of the said Estate, on or before the first of April next. To be SOLD, BY Mr. J. Andrews at the Library some exceeding good Claret Imported by the last Dutch Ship, at a very reasonable Price or by a Bernard, who lives in the house formerly occupied by Dr. Hamilton, next to G. Levius's esq. Mr. OLDHAM. BEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies, and Gentlemen of the settlement, that He continues as usual to bake Bread and all sorts of Sweet-cakes for breakfast, Also the best sort of Biscuit, fit for the use of Ladies, and Gentlemen who travel, by Land, or Sea. And sells Butter after the manner Mr. Le Gallais did, who shortly intends to quit business. He hopes they will favour him with their commands, which will be thankfully rec'd. To the PUBLIC. A Gentleman has by a Chimical re-search discovered a certain method of rendering Train Oil and other vitious Oils as pure and free from smell as the finest sallad Oil, Persons concerned in the Oil trade or others may derive very great advantages by means of this Discovry, and make a sure Fortune in a short time. The Author will communicate the secret for a Pecuniary Consideration; or will enter into Partnership with any Person inclined to employ a sum of Money in this Lucrative Line which is totally free of risk and the return speedy. Direct to A. B. C. to the care of Mr. HICKY, the Printer. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS to our CORRESP'T. THE following Letters are received and will be inserted in our next, Honestus, Amigo, J. S. A letter of remarks on the vagrant French in Calcutta, Deploy, The letter address'd to the Patriotic Printer is received relative to the late Proclamation,––—The Editer is sorry to be under the necessity of suppressing its insertion, as he conceives it to take liberties with Gov't repugriant to his disposition, however Patriotic the ingenious, Author may be pleased to think him. Honestus's letter is also received but came too late for this Week. The Poetry on the Lamp is received, but will not be inserted, as it wou'd be highly offensive to the Ladies. ANECDOTE. LORD CLIVE was playing at Cards, when he received the account of the Dutch invasion of Bengal without laying down his cards he told the Commodore of the three India ships then in the river who happened to be standing near him that he must go and fight those Dutchmen, the three Ships were accordingly fitted out, and in a few days made prizes of seven Dutch ships of superior force; how strangely are we fallen; Now one Privateer blocks up the Ganges, & puts a stop to the whole Maratine Trade of the great Kingdom of Bengal, and an order of C——t with equal Bravery blocks up the Post Office to ruin the Printer of the Original Bengal Gazette.

[COLUMN 1] POET's CORNER. SIR, By inserting the following lines you will much oblige. NIMROD. A HUNTING SONG. To the tune of Kilruddrie Hunt, and Sung by a certain Gentleman with infinite humour. I. ON the fourth of this month when a strong lying scent, Mac, Dick, Scratch and Watty a Hunting all went; When the Rumna they entered a Jack stole away, Let him go crys Staunch Rich'd and give him fair play. II. Then Watty with skill gave the Dogs a cool cast, For it must be allowed that he hunts them the best; When down the broad Ditch sprightly Fair maid gave Tongue, And all the Pack join'd grand Bass to her Song. III. Jack run to Gaungpore over very deep Ground, They cared not a curse as their Horses were sound; He tried all the Jungles, then to his Earth stole, While Scratch much enraged D——d his skulking old soul. IV. When all had come up, Mac, that sportsman did cry, Let's couple the Hounds for the suns very high; So all did agree, that it was the best way, For the Dogs they had hunted enough for that day. V. As we dine with you Hort, cool the lol and old Hock, And drink to good sportsmen, and that fellow J—— In picking staunch Hounds he has shewn us his skill, A Bumper to him, pray now let us all fill. VI. As health and good humour with all do abound, Here's success to the Pack, and the fleet going hound; Not a dog is there sick thanks to honest K——'s care, A Lumba to him, tis surely but fair. VII. The bucks now resolved to lead a good life, And give to poor Watty, fair— for wife; Then off goes the Boots to take up the Pen, Hark hark the ******* are coming again. Occasion'd by the Hackney'd simile in the India Gazette of Saturday last. Advice to Miss ——— AH! Gentle Phillis use thy Prime, Before that face is robb'd by time; While on thy cheek the Rose is blown, And every youthful grace is known; Of Cupid's easy chain approve, And now in time submit to Love. Be wise and use thy graceful charms, Nor coyly shun thy lovers arms: Left when too late, you say I love, But where are now my charms to move. [COLUMN 2] ALL PERSONS. WHO have any legal claims or Demands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew Hiernv'e deceased formerly intearims Chief of the Danish settlement, at Fredericfnagore in Bengal. and his surviving Widow, are hereby requested to send in their Respective claims and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. J. Borgen Judge of the inferior Court of Judicature at Tranquabar, and Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Mr. Andrew Hiernv'e deceased, on or before the Expiration of a Year and a Day from this Date the 19th August 1780. To the Public in General. MR. SCHULTZ, is sorry that the great losses he has met with on account of Gentlemen and others being suddenly ordered from the Colony to different destinations has laid him under the indispensable necessity of selling for the future for ready money only. Mr. SCHULTZ. BEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta, and particularly those going to leave the Country, that he will give the best price ready money for such old fashioned Jewels as they may not chuse to keep, in order to break them up to make use of the Diamonds in the way of his business. SIRAMPORE TAVERN. CHARLES MATON having taken the House near the Water side, lately occupied by Major Briton, and fitted up the same as a Tavern, and Hotel, Respectfully acquaints the Gentlemen of Calcutta, that they may depend on every possible accommodation, good Provisions, and the best of Liquors, Beds also may be had, and Boarding, on Reasonable terms. N. B. A very good Billiard Table, and skittle Ground. Mrs. Maton makes up all sorts of Milenary in the neatest manner. WANTED. A White Smith, and a Copper Smith each, must be a perfect Master of his Business. Inquire at the printing Office. To be LETT. THAT large and commodious Garden-House, at present occupied by John Bristow Esq; and situated near the John Baazar, on a pleasant spot of Ground. For particulars please to enquire of Mr. Edward Tiretta. Mrs. MANN. BEGS Leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement that she has moved to a house at the back of the bord of Trade, and have got the following Goods for Sale viz. Milinary, China and Glass Ware, fine Thread Sattins, plain Striped and flowered fine Doosutties and Doosutties towels, Madras and pultah Chintz, Izaries sashes and Gorgets, Ink Stands, Europe Pickeld Tongues, europe Groats in Jars Dutch Cheese, and Kismases. N. B. A pair of large Mahogany Dining tables a Mahogany Beareau, Blackwood Cotts of all Sizes, and sundry other Articles. [COLUMN 3] ALL PERSONS. WHO have any legal claims or Demands on the Estate of the late Capt. Ant'y. Belshes, are desired to send in their respective demands, and all persons indebted to the said estate are desired, to pay their respective Debts on or before the first Day of Eebruary next to Mr. John Bayne or Mr. Philip Delisle Executors. WANTED TWO Gentlemen to assist in collecting of useful and entertaining matter for the Bengal Gazette. One must be capable of Writing essays, the other of a Poetical turn; such persons by directing a line or calling on Mr. HICKY, at the Printing-Office, will meet with encouragement equal to their abilities. NOTICE. ALL Persons who have any legal demands on the Estate of the late Lieut. James Goldsfrap, are desired to send in their respective claims; and all persons indebted to the said estate; are desired to pay their several debts, on or before the first Day of January next to Mr. George Foxcroft, Attorney to Colonel Gilbert Ironside, Administrator to the Estate of the said Lieut. James Goldsfrap, deceased. Calcutta, Dec. 13th 1780. NOTICE. IS hereby given that on Saturday the 30th of December next, the following articles will be sold by Public Auction on account of the Dutch East India Company. At COSSIMBUZAR. A House situated in the city of Moorshedabad Distinguished by the name of Careemabaad formerly the Residence of the Company's Mint Masters, At CHINSURA, A Pilot sloop named Bengaly on such conditions as will be mentioned at the sales. Chinsura the 8 Nov'r. 1780. TO MERCHANT's About the middle of January will sail for Madras the Ship CRESPIGNY. (late the Bazile) Any Person wanting to send Bale or light Goods. may be accommodated with Freight on the usual terms by applying to Mr. Samuel Clark at his House opposite the Police Office in the China-baazar, Owner of said Ship. ALL PERSONS. WHO have any legal claims or demands on the Estate of the late Mr. Francis Palmer who died at Bussorah the 13 of June last on his way to Europe, are desired to send in their respective demands, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to pay their respective debts on or before the first Day of January next to Mr. George Gardner Executor of the Estate of the said Mr Francis Palmer, deceased. WANTED. A COFFRE Slave Boy any person desierous of Disposing of such a Boy, and can warrant him a faithful and honest Servant, will please to apply to the Printer. TO LETT. A House in the Loll Baazar belonging to Mr. Henry Grant, for further particulars please to apply to the proprietor. [FOOTER] CALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First: and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.